Unit encounters
1st MEB
HHC, 1st MEB — The HHC Family Readiness Group hosts a Family day March 26 at Alligator Lake. For more information call (337) 353-8337.
HHD, 519th MP Bn — HHD hosts a Family Readiness Group meeting March 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 March 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. at the Family Readiness Center. 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 the FRC. For more information call (253) 441-0656 or e-mail frg_209@hotmail.com.
272nd MP Co, 519th MP Bn — 272nd MP Co hosts an FRG meeting March 19 at 5:30 p.m. at the Palmetto Terrace Community Center. For more information call (913) 775-0362.
4th BCT, 10th Mtn Div
HHC, 94th Brigade Support Bn — HHC hosts an FRG meeting Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Family Readiness Center. For more information call (337) 378-4954 or e-mail hhc_94thbsb@yahoo.com.
162nd Inf Bde
1-353rd Inf Reg — The 1st Bn Family Readiness Group will hold a bake sale fund-raiser at the Fort Polk Main Post Exchange March 15 from 10 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Sugar-free baked items will be available. The 1st Bn FRG also hosts a Family day April 1 at Honor Field. For more information call 653-3124.
52nd Interpreter Translator Co — The 52nd holds an activation ceremony March 16 at 10 a.m. at bldg 8209, North Fort Polk.
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 11 a.m.-noon. For more information call 531-3635/8034.
Clubs and groups
Experimental aircraft
The East Texas and West Louisiana chapter of the 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.
Zeta Phi Beta
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. meets the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The next meeting is Monday. For more information call (337) 353-1125 or (337) 424-6857
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 March 20. For more information call 238-0170.
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 March 13. Call 239-7341 for more information.
Support groups
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.
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.
Miscellaneous
Lunch menu
The Vernon Parish School Board announces the lunch menu for Monday through March. 12: Monday: Chicken shoestrings, macaroni and cheese, salad, mixed fruit, hot roll; Tuesday: Oven fried chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, yellow cake; Wednesday: Beef and cheese lasagne, steamed corn, salad, pear halves, hot roll; Thursday: Turkey roast, potatoes au gratin, green beans, peaches, hot roll; March 12: Hamburger on a bun, oven fries, salad cup, frozen fruit.
Advocates needed
Court Appointed Special Advocates of West CenLa conducts new volunteer classes April 6 in Beauregard Parish and April 8 in Vernon Parish. For more information call 462-4667.
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.
Free luncheon
The First Baptist Curch of Leesville hosts a luncheon honoring military spouses March 13. The theme is "Spice Up Your Life with a Taste of Louisiana." The event includes free food, door prizes and free on-site child care. For more information or to reserve a seat call 239-6535, or e-mail fbcevents@yahoo.com.
Laptop drawing
Resurrection Life Worship Center of Leesville holds a laptop drawing April 4 at 11 a.m. Call 238-1151 or visit www.rlwcinternational.com to register. Participants must be present to win.
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 March 13. For more information call 239-5919.
