Unit encounters
1st MEB
HHD, 519th MP Bn — HHD hosts a Family Readiness Group meeting Feb. 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the battalion classroom. For more information call 531-2386.
91st MP Co, 519th MP Bn — The 91st MP Co hosts an FRG meeting Feb. 16 at 5 p.m. at the detachment. For more information call (631) 603-9988 or e-mail trista.turner85@yahoo.com.
204th MP Co, 519th MP Bn — 204th MP Co hosts an FRG meeting Thursday at 6 p.m. in the battalion classroom. For more information call (337) 401-3068 or e-mail 204bladerunners@gmail.com.
209th MP Co, 519th MP Bn — 209th MP Co hosts an FRG meeting Monday at 6 p.m. at Army Community Services. For more information call (253) 441-0656 or e-mail 209MPCOFRG@gmail.com.
258th MP Co, 519th MP Bn — The 258th MP Co hosts a Mardi Gras potluck dinner at a date and location to be determined. For more information call 239-2914 or e-mail 258mpcofrg@gmail.com.
272nd MP Co, 519th MP Bn — 272nd MP Co hosts an FRG meeting March 19 at 5:30 p.m. at the Family Readiness Center. For more information call (913) 775-0362 or email samantha.trunack@us.army.mil.
MEDDAC
Warrior Transition Unit — The Warrior Transition Unit post-traumatic stress disorder spouse and Family member support group meets Tuesdays at bldg 281 adjacent to Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital from 11a.m.-noon. For more information call 531-3635/8034.
Clubs and groups
Experimental aircraft
The East Texas and West Louisiana chapter of Experimental Aircraft Association meets for lunch the first Saturday of each month at the Leesville Airport on Texas Highway west of Leesville.
The next meeting is Saturday. For more information call 238-1024.
Kappa Alpha Psi
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity meets monthly on the second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in bldg 920 on Fort Polk. The next meeting is Wednesday. For more information call (662) 616-7555 or e-mail nayari.cameron@us.army .mil.
Omega Psi Phi
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. meets the second Tuesday of each month. The next meeting is Tuesday. For more information call Willie Banks Jr. at (337) 208-7059 or Derrick D. Johnson at (337) 424-2286.
Purple Heart meeting
The Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 727 meets the third Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. in the New Llano American Legion Hall. Recipients of the Purple Heart are welcome. The next meeting is Feb. 20. For more information call 238-0170.
Granny basketball
The DeRidder Granny Basketball League is looking for ladies 50 and older to join a winning team. The game involves no running, jumping or physical contact, just exercise and fun. Some traveling is required. For more information call (337) 463-8775.
Goldwing meeting
The Louisiana chapter of the Goldwing Road Riders Association hosts its monthly meeting the second Saturday of each month at Bailey’s Cafe, DeRidder.
The next meeting is Feb. 13. For more information call 239-9777.
Leesville TOPS
It is easy to Take Off Pounds Sensibly. TOPS meets Thursdays at the Vernon Parish Library. Weigh-in runs from 5:05-5:55 p.m. For more information call 537-8658.
Eastern Star
The Order of the Eastern Star hosts meetings the second and fourth Monday of each month at the Pride of Leesville Lodge, 1106 Butler St., Leesville.
Prince Hall affiliated members are invited. The next meeting is Monday. For more information call (337) 348-9697/ 6334.
Chapter meeting
The Korean War Veterans Association, chapter 180, meets at 10 a.m. the second Saturday of each month at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3106. The next meeting is Feb. 13. Call 239-7341 for more information.
Support groups
Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery meets Fridays in the Triumph House at East Leesville Baptist Church. Meetings begin with a meal at 6 p.m. Child care is free. For more information call 239-3733.
Volunteers sought
Hospice of Leesville seeks volunteers to assist in its ministry in Vernon Parish. No training or experience is necessary. For more information call 239-1020.
Narcotics anonymous
Christian Living Fellowship Church, Section Line Road in Leesville, hosts Narcotics Anonymous support group meetings Mondays and Tuesdays from 8-9 p.m.; Wednesdays from 5-6 p.m.; Thursdays from 7:15-8 p.m. and 8-9 p.m.; Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 8-9 p.m. For more information call 238-3570.
Miscellaneous
Lunch menu
The Vernon Parish School Board announces the lunch menu for Monday through Feb. 12: Monday: Sliced ham, potatoes au gratin, green beans, chilled peaches, salad bar; Tuesday: Chicken shoestring, potatoes with gravy, salad, mixed fruit; Wednesday: Oven fried chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, peas and carrots, yellow cake, salad bar; Thursday: Hamburger on a bun, oven fries, salad cup, chilled peaches; Feb. 12: Staff development day.
Youth basketball tourney
Boys age 11-16 and girls age 13-14 can participate in a youth basketball tournament at the DeRidder High School gym Feb. 26-28. The entry fee is $125 per team. The entry deadline is Feb. 21. For more information call (337) 462-0818 or (337) 348-1420.
Church celebration
The Leesville Church of Transformation celebrates a Pastor Appreciation and Church Founder’s day today 7 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m. The public is welcome to attend.
For more information call 238-0310 or e-mail christ117christ@yahoo.com.
Plant society
The Louisiana Native Plant Society holds an annual meeting at Camp Hardtner, north of Pollock today through Sunday.
The event includes a potluck today, keynote speakers, a native plant auction and a field trip to the Kisatchie National Forest Sunday. For more information visit www.lnps.org.
Fund-raiser foot race
The Anacoco Lions Club hosts a 10K and 5K race March 27 as a fund-raiser to benefit the Louisiana Lions Crippled Children Camp. For more information or to register visit www.raceit.com/register/?event=957.
Horticulture
The Vernon Parish Garden Club meets the second Saturday of every month from 2-5:30 p.m. at the Vernon Parish Library. Each meeting features refreshments and a guest speaker. Visitors are welcome. The next meeting is Feb. 13. Jeff MacMillan, a master gardener from Beauregard Parish, will speak about heirloom plants. For more information call 239-5919.
