Tangipahoa Parish Calendar, Nov. 5-12

• Published: Nov 5, 2009

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Thursday
CAR SEAT FITTING STATION:
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., North Oaks Diagnostic Center, 15837 Paul Vega, MD, Drive, Hammond. Certified child passenger safety technicians are available by appointment to install child passenger safety seats and boosters and provide instruction to ensure the safe transport of children of all ages. Call (985) 230-7777 to schedule.

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA BUSINESS CENTER TO HOST BUSINESS NETWORKING INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS: 9 a.m., Southeastern Louisiana University’s Southeast Louisiana Business Center, 1514 Martens Drive, Hammond, an incubator and one-stop shop for economic and business development, will begin hosting weekly meetings for the Hammond Northshore Chapter of Business Networking International. For information, call (985) 662-5027.

SPANISH LESSONS: 9:30 a.m. Adult Leisure Programs, the Michael J. Kenney Recreation Center, Hammond Area Recreation Department, 601 W. Coleman Ave., Hammond. Call (985) 277-5906 to register

INTERMEDIATE LINE DANCING: 11 a.m., the Michael J. Kenney Recreation Center. (985) 277-5906 to register.

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION HEALTHCARE PROVIDER
CPR: 5 p.m., North Oaks Diagnostic Center. This American Heart Association class is designed for health-care providers. It provides a lecture on cardiovascular health and risk factors; and demonstrations of American Heart Association basic life support techniques for choking victims, rescue breathing and CPR for adults, children, and infants. Participants are introduced to and participate in the use of an Automated External Defibrillator. Participants must successfully complete manikin check off, AED simulation and a written exam in order to successfully complete this certification. Cost is $20. Call (985) 230-7777 to schedule.

MARATHON SEMINAR: 6:30 p.m., Perfectly Fit, 303 W. Minnesota Park, Suite E, Hammond. A guide to running and finishing a marathon. Bruce O’Krepki of the Hammond Running Club and Mark Franatovich of Perfectly Fit will present the seminar. Open to anyone who wants to run or learn more about marathons. Topics will include getting started, training schedules, injury prevention, goal setting, footwear and clothing and training groups. (985) 350-1348.
TOPS (TAKING OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 p.m., North Oaks Diagnostic Center. This support group is designed for men and women to help them lose weight and keep it off. Also Nov. 12. (985) 230-5723.

TANGIPAHOA BIPOLAR SUPPORT GROUP: 7 p.m., North Oaks Diagnostic Center. This support group is open to anyone who is diagnosed with a mood disorder, has a family member or friend who is diagnosed, or thinks they might have depression or bipolar disorder. Also on Wednesday. (985) 230-5723.

NORTHLAKE AREA TRANSPLANT SUPPORT GROUP: 7 p.m., North Oaks Diagnostic Center.
This support group is designed for individuals, who have had or are waiting for an organ transplant, and their loved ones. (985) 230-5723.

Friday
GYM WALKING: 8:30 a.m., the Michael J. Kenney Center. (985) 277-5906 to register.
PONCHATOULA ANTIQUE TRADE DAYS & CRAFT FAIR: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., downtown Ponchatoula. Antiques, crafts, collectibles, live music and exhibits for children. (800) 617-4502, http://www.ponchatoulachamber.com.

THE GOLDEN TONES CHORAL GROUP: 9:30 a.m., the Michael J. Kenney Recreation Center. Call (985) 277-5906 to register.

PRACTICE LINE DANCING:
11 a.m., the Michael J. Kenney Recreation Center. Call (985) 277-5906 to register.

GOSPEL CONCERT: 6 p.m., Mike Vaughn Ministries/Good News Fellowship Church, 13101 La. 442 W. Tickfaw. Country gospel, bluegrass gospel and southern gospel concerts featuring Mike Vaughn and special guest Michael McKnight. No charge. Donations accepted. (985) 345-6455, (985) 974-0507, http://www.mvmgoodnews.com.

RANGERS BIRTHDAY AND SCOUT WEEKEND: Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park, 46049 La. 445, Robert. (800) 349-9644, http://www.jellystonela.com.