Bulletin Board for February 22, 2012
Today
The Kiwanis Club meets at 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays at The Meridian Retirement Community, 2228 Seawall Blvd., in Galveston. The group will have a forum for judicial candidates. Visit www.galvestonkiwanis.com.
The Santa Fe Senior Community Center will offer free bridge lessons from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays at 14304 Beriton in Santa Fe. Additional free computer bridge lessons also will be available. For information, call 409-925-8404 or email lafley77517@aol.com.
By the Sea senior beach walks will be from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Wednesdays starting at the Stewart Beach Pavilion, Sixth Street and Seawall Boulevard, in Galveston. The walks are free. Call 409-789-1070 or email hwappelb@utmb.edu.
AARP Tax-Aide will offer free tax help for low- and moderate-income people of all ages from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays and noon to 4 p.m. Mondays through April 16 in the Fox Room of Rosenberg Library, 2310 Sealy Ave., in Galveston. For what items to take, visit www.aarp.org/taxaide or call 888-227-7669.
The Texas City Chapter of Taking Off Pounds Sensibly will meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Westhaven Church of Christ, 1515 29th St., in Texas City. Call Clara Scott, 409-948-2969 or 409-945-8137.
There will be a special Black History Art Exhibit featuring traditional, classic and modern artworks and artifacts courtesy of the Dickinson-Bay Area NAACP on display from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through Feb. 29 at the Dickinson Public Library, 4411 state Highway 3, in Dickinson. The display also will include original artwork by local artist L.T. Gordon. Call 281-534-3812.
The Line Dance Group meets at 10 a.m. Wednesdays in the auditorium at St. Patrick’s Church, 1010 35th St., in Galveston. No previous experience is needed. Classes are free. Call 409-744-0010.
The Galveston Noon Optimists will meet at noon Wednesdays at Fish Tales, 2501 Seawall Blvd., in Galveston. Call Carol Hodges, 409-740-3907, or visit www.optimistclubofgalveston.com.
The Galveston Rotary Club will meet at noon Wednesdays at Fisherman’s Wharf, 2200 Harborside Drive, in Galveston. Call Harold Fattig, 409-938-8995.
Forever Faithful Court No. 66 will meet at 5 p.m. today at the Amity Lodge, 1528 31st St., in Galveston. All members are asked to attend. Call 409-763-5641.
Gulf Pride for Youth will offer a support group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, questioning and allies youth ages 13-20 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at 707 23rd St. in Galveston. Visit www.gulfprideforyouth.org.
The Clear Lake Tea Party will have a town hall meeting at 6:30 p.m. today at the Webster Civic Center, 311 Pennsylvania Ave. “Texas Education and Our Children,” will be the topic. Barbara Cargill, chair of Texas State Board of Education and Representative of District 8, and David Bradley, Rep. of District 7, will be the guest speakers. Admission is free. Visit www.clearlaketeaparty.com.
The American Legion No. 554 will have trivia night at 6:30 p.m. today at 1650 state Highway 3 S. in League City. Prizes will be awarded. Call 281-332-8733.
Free seaside chats about coral reefs, sponsored by the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, will be from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays through March 7 at the Galveston Fishing Pier, 9001 Seawall Blvd., in Galveston. For information, call 409-621-5151, Ext. 105 or visit www.flowergarden.noaa.gov.
The Galveston Island Chess Club will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Courtyard Café, 2519 Market St., in Galveston. Anyone interested in chess is welcome, including beginners. Take your own board, set and clock if possible. Call George Laiacona, 713-252-4127.
Occupy Galveston will meet from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at St. Vincent’s House, 2817 Postoffice St., in Galveston. All are welcome. For information, call 409-392-6261.
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