The Whaleyville Ruritan Club is sponsoring a Whaleyville Community Day on Saturday with a parade starting at 9:30 a.m. on Whaleyville Boulevard. This year’s Community Day features arts and crafts, business expos, live entertainment, antiques and plenty of delicious food. Vendor spaces are now available at the Whaleyville Community Center. Call 986-2231 or 986-2282 for more details.

Art show to benefit Habitat Saturday

From 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, artists from across the country will come together to explore the concept of &uot;Home&uot; with arts, crafts and food. Many events are planned throughout the day, ending with a live auction by Mayor Bobby L. Ralph at 4 p.m.. Art created especially for this occasion will be auctioned. A portion of all sales will benefit Habitat For Humanity, a program that has enabled dozens of local low-income families reap the benefits of homeownership.

The artwork in this show has, as a central theme, the concept of home, its meaning to the individual artist, its concept as a place of comfort, respite, fear and even the impact of a life without a place to call one’s own. Images from the show are available thru email or burned to a disc as well as a list of the 40 artists participating. This show continues until June 11. For more information please call 934-0855.

SPOR-AC holding signups

The Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring the SPOR-AC Summer Leadership Program from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays July 11 to Aug. 4 at Nansemond River High. The program offers a variety of team-building activities, computers, educational seminars and field trips. Parents must have completed registration form, proof of child’s age and a $20 fee. Only checks and money orders payable to Ronald Williams, treasurer, will be accepted. Children must be between 12-15 years. Register at the Parks and Rec. administration office at 1305 Progress Road from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. For more information, call 923-2367.

Multi-family yard sale

Chuckatuck Volunteer Fire Station, 300 King’s Highway, will have a multi-family yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Items available are toys, children’s clothes, household items, sports cards, and miscellaneous items. There will also be a bake sale and lunch will be available. All proceeds will go to from the lunch will go to benefit the Fire Department.

East Suffolk Gardens Civic League

East Suffolk Gardens Civic League will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 12 at Tabernacle Christian Church fellowship hall.

Hollywood-Jericho Civic League

The Hollywood-Jericho Civic League will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, at Sixth Street Baptist Church on Goodman Street. Call John R. Riddick at 934-9236 for more information.

South Suffolk-Pleasant Hill

The South Suffolk-Pleasant Hill Civic League will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the St. Paul RZUA Church, 615 Spruce St., Suffolk. Call 539-5601 or 539-8392 for more information.

Skeetertown Civic League

The Skeetertown Civic League will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the New First Baptist Church, Hosier Road. Call 539-4041 for more information.

Beef-A-Rama

The all-you-can-eat annual Beef-A-Rama will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on May 21, and a noon social adjustment will take place at Davis Lakes and Campground. The menu consists of beef barbecue, baked beans, apples, hush puppies and coleslaw with liquid refreshments. There is a $12 donation per person. There will be live music by Juice formerly the DEKADES. All proceeds will benefit

the

Khedive Transportation Fund. Make check payable to Khedive Transportation Fund.

LHS Class of ’95

Lakeland High School’s Class of 1995 will have a class reunion Friday, Oct. 21-23. On Friday, Oct. 21, there will be a meet and greet at the Homecoming game with an after party at the Holland Community Center (all alumni are invited on Friday nigh). The cost is $5 per alumni at Holland Community Center. On Saturday, Oct. 22, Family and Friends Day takes place at Lakeland. Festivities include dinner in Norfolk (not included in cost) and a cruise on the Spirit of Norfolk from 11:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. On Sunday, Oct. 23, the Class of ’95, will be attending service at the Rev. Ernest Reid’s church followed by lunch, which is not included in the ticket prices. For more information e-mail keeping_hope_alive_in_95@yahoogroups.com, or write P. O. Box 3105, Suffolk, Va. 23439-3105 or call 647-8877, 934-0367, or 923-4197. Payments are currently being accepted for the reunion. Contact one of the group members to get package prices. To receive the early bird discount, payments must be received or postmarked by June 30.

Boston Butt Sale

The Magnolia Ruritan Club will hold a Boston Butt sale on Saturday, June 4, at their clubhouse at 1047 Nansemond Parkway. The Boston Butts will be cooked by the members and available for $20 each and include a pint of barbecue sauce. Tickets are available from any member or by calling 539-8251, 539-6719, or 538-2325. The orders must be placed prior to May 27.

Art show to benefit Habitat Saturday

From 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, artists from across the country will come together to explore the concept of &uot;Home&uot; with arts, crafts and food. Many events are planned throughout the day, ending with a live auction by Mayor Bobby L. Ralph at 4 p.m., of art created especially for this occasion. A portion of all sales will benefit Habitat For Humanity, a program that has enabled dozens of local families to have a roof over their heads. The artwork in this show has, as a central theme, the concept of home, its meaning to the individual artist, its concept as a place of comfort, respite, fear and even the impact of a life without a place to call one’s own. Images from the show are available thru email or burned to a disc as well as a list of the 40 artists participating. This show continues until June 11. For further information please call 934-0855.

SPOR-AC holding signups.

The Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring the SPOR-AC Summer Leadership Program from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays July 11 to Aug. 4 at Nansemond River High. The program offers a variety of team-building activities, computers, educational seminars and field trips. Parents must have completed registration form, proof of child’s age and a $20 fee. Only checks and money orders payable to Ronald Williams, treasurer, will be accepted. Children must be between 12-15 years. Register at the Parks and Rec. administration office at 1305 Progress Road from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. For more information, call 923-2367.

March of Dimes bass tournament

Join Suffolk Parks and Recreation at Lone Star Lakes Park on Saturday, May 14 for the annual March of Dimes Bass Fishing Tournament from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

This event cost is $25 per boat with a two person per boat maximum.

One half of the proceeds will benefit March of Dimes and the other half will go to the tournament winners. For more information or to register, call 255-4308 or 923-2360.

Relay for Life golf tournament

The Supreme Foods Relay for Life team will be sponsoring a golf tournament on May 10 at Sleepy Hole Golf Course. Lunch is at noon with tee off between 12:30 and 1 p.m. Cost will be $60 per player and includes green fees, cart, lunch, snacks, & prizes.

All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Anyone interested should contact Mike Ellis or Paul Joyner at 538-8000 ext# 3056 or 3031 for more details. The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life 2005 will be held on May 20-21 at Nansemond-Suffolk Academy beginning at 7 p.m.

For more information call 852-4111.

Whaleyville fish fry

The Whaleyville Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a Spring fish fry &uot;Filet of Trout&uot; from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Fire Station #8, 6235 Whaleyville Blvd., Suffolk. Tickets will be available from members and will be sold at door. There will also be a bake sale by Great Fork Baptist Church. For more information call 620-9072.

STOP offering assistance

STOP, a non-profit organization, is offering weatherization assistance. The program assists income-eligible households with weatherizing their homes. STOP serves Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Hampton, Franklin, Isle of Wight and Southampton counties. Call 858-1397 for more information.

March against drugs

The Faith House of Refuge will be having a march against drugs from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. An open cookout and recreational activities will be free of charge for those that attend. The march will begin at Faith House of Refuge #2 and proceed through downtown Suffolk, ending at Planters Park near Suffolk Station. Call 538-0808 for more information.

East Suffolk Alumni Association

The East Suffolk Alumni Association will meet at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the East Suffolk Complex which is located on Sixth Street.

Dover Downs trip

The Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, a non-profit organization, will be sponsoring a trip to Dover Downs on May 21. The cost of the trip is $55 round trip. Departure time is 7 a.m. The purpose of the trip is to raise money for scholarships. Call 252-357-3537 before May 3.

Senior aerobics offered

Senior aerobics is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10-11 a.m. at the Suffolk Senior Center, located at 350 N. Main St. Betty Cartwright instructs this class, which is free to seniors 55 and over. For more information call the Senior Center at 923-2372.

Masonic Charity Ride

The 56th Masonic District is sponsoring a Charity Ride on May 7 for the Ronald McDonald House. The ride will start at the Virginia Beach Lodge #274 on 20th Street and Arctic Avenue, Virginia Beach. Registration will be held from 8 and 11 a.m. (1st bike out at 9 a.m.). The cost is $10 for riders and $5 for passengers. Donation items needed consist of household and kitchen goods. Further items are listed on Ronald McDonald House Charities website: www.rmhcnorfolk.com. Call Tim at 465-0251 for more information.

DAR meeting

Constantia Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 12 at Village at Wood’s Edge in Franklin, with Mrs. Burton C. Bradshaw and Mrs. William Henry Abbitt as hostesses. Dr. Richard M. Thein, retired chief anesthesiologist for Obici Hospital, will be the speaker on &uot;How to be a Naturalized American Citizen.&uot; Call 539-7138 for more information.

Alumni offer scholarships

Applications for the Suffolk Chapter of Norfolk State University Alumni Association Scholarship Award of $500 are available from the guidance department at King’s Fork, Lakeland and Nansemond River high schools. Graduating seniors planning to further their education at Norfolk State University are encouraged to pick up an application from their guidance counselor. Applications should be completed and mailed to the post office box listed on the application by June 6. Call 539-9407 for more information.

Obici Alumni raising funds

Every year the Louise Obici Alumni Association puts on a fundraiser to generate money for the Louise Obici School of Nursing Scholarship which is awarded to one or more deserving students, who are pursuing a special certificate, diploma, degree, or post-graduate degree in the nursing field. This year the membership has chosen to offer a Take-Out Barbecue Dinner. The dinner will consist of Carolina BBQ, baked beans, slaw, and a roll. The organization will also have a bake sale and bazaar, featuring desserts and handmade items.

The fundraiser will take place Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the north entrance of the Suffolk Christian Church on North Main St., Suffolk.

The BBQ dinners will cost $6 each, or 2 for $10.

Tickets are now on sale from the following alumni:

Belinda Jeffreys (539-8409), Sandra Parker (539-5522), Mary Emily Dailey (539-1175), or MaryEllen Hammond (242-4611).

Wakefield Foundation

The Wakefield Foundation Inc., Center for the Arts, will host its 17th annual Flower and Art Show on the evening of May 7. This year’s show will feature the work of more than 50 artists, each artwork accompanied by a floral arrangement designed to produce a unified, harmonious display. The reception, open to the public, will start at 7 p.m. Admission at the door will be $10 per person. The reception will be catered and musical entertainment will be provided by Robin Welch, classical guitarist, an instructor at Hampton University.

From noon to 4 p.m. Family Day takes place Sunday, May 8 from noon until 4 p.m. Family Day is less formal than the opening reception and is designed to allow children and their parents the opportunity to view the exhibit together. A light reception will be served and admission will be $2 per person.

The local schools and groups have been invited to have their students tour the exhibition from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Monday, May 9.

The Flower and Art Show has been a yearly event for the Wakefield Foundation since 1988. Student, Professional and amateur artists are allowed to submit one work each to be included in the show. All media are acceptable and ribbons are awarded in various categories. In addition, a monetary Best in Show award is given.

Visit the foundation on the web at www.wakefieldfoundation.org or call 899-6005. Contact George S. Williams, chairman, at 899-2604.

Homework assistance

Parents should enroll their children in the After School Homework Assistance/Tutorial Program at East Suffolk Community Center. The program is from 3:30 until 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday for students in Grades K-7.

Applications may be picked up from the center from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Contact the center at 934-8561.

Sara Lee offering computer classes

Sara Lee Coffee and Tea in Suffolk, is offering free Microsoft Office 2005 computer classes. Classes include MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, and MS Word. The next class is scheduled for April 18. For more information and class specifics, contact human resources immediately at 538-4179.

Relay for Life teams forming

Volunteers are needed to form teams for the American Cancer Society’s 2005 Isle of Wight Relay for Life. The fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research will be held on Friday, June 3 through Saturday, June 4 at Windsor High School. For information, contact Pat Rice at 483-1748.

Rummage, plant and craft sale

The Magnolia United Methodist Church at 1764 Wilroy Road in Suffolk will hold a Rummage, Plant and Craft sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Breakfast, lunch, a bake sale, silent auction, entertainment, children’s games, activities and door prizes will also be offered. The Rev. Mike Derflinger is the pastor.

Bus ride to Midway Casino

H.M. White Bus Service is sponsoring a trip to Midway Casino in Harrington, Del. Call 536-6048.

Delta Kappa Gamma to award scholarship

The Alpha Theta Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, is offering two $1,500 awards to two Suffolk high school seniors.

This award, known as the Gladys H. Yates Award, is given to honor the memory of Yates, a teacher who taught in the Suffolk Public School system for many years. Yates, a past president of Alpha Theta Chapter, made many contributions to education.

The applicant must be a senior from a high school within the city of Suffolk, accepted by an accredited college or community college, an honor graduate have a B average or 3.0 or above, planning to pursue a career in teaching and a resident of Suffolk.

For more information, contact Stephanie Potter at 925-5615 or the school’s guidance counselor.

Holland UCC welcomes seniors

Holland United Church of Christ, 6733 S. Quay Road, is opening the fellowship hall from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays to all seniors for refreshments and games.

Power wheelchairs available

The Three Wishes Inc. Program makes available to senior citizens and the permanently disabled power (electric) wheelchairs at no cost to the recipient, if they qualify. The power wheelchairs are provided to those who cannot walk and cannot self-propel a manual wheelchair in their home, and who meet the additional guidelines of the program. Call toll free 1-800-839-5716.

Substitute teachers

The New Professional Substitute Teachers Association is asking members to contact the ad hoc committees at these numbers: 539-4373, 923-2997, 483-6320, 539-9363, or 934-1042.

JFK Class of 1985

It’s reunion time for the JFK class of 1985. Anyone interested in helping plan the 20-year reunion for 2005 should contact Donald Newsome, 925-4899; Betty Hall Jordan, 934-3602; or Elke Costley Boone, 934-8909.

JFK Class of 1975

All who would like to participate in the planning of the former John F. Kennedy High School Class of 1975 reunion, should contact Patricia Sweat Knight at 539-4450 or Wanda Robertson Cross at 875-1791 or e-mail wanda@wcross2264@aol.com.

BTW Class of 1963

The former Booker T. Washington High School Class of 1963 meets every third Friday of each month for dinner at different restaurants or residences. If interested, contact Henry L. Dillard at 934-0983.

LHS Class of 1995

The Lakeland High School Class of 1995 is planning for its 10-year class reunion. For more information and to give suggestions, call Aleda Sharpe at 925-1437 or Nakisha Hill-Porter at 923-4197. Immediate contact is requested.

Windsor High School Class of 1978

Plans for the Windsor High School Class of 1978 reunion are under way. Call or email Calveta (Dickerson) Odom at 562-2233, clvod@aol.com or Phillissia (Robertson) Clinton at 484-0353, Optasia@msn.com

Alumni offer scholarships

Applications for the Suffolk Chapter of Norfolk State University Alumni Association Scholarship Award of $500 are available from the guidance department at King’s Fork, Lakeland and Nansemond River high schools. Graduating seniors planning to further their education at Norfolk State University are encouraged to pick up an application from their guidance counselor. Applications should be completed and mailed to the post office box listed on the application by June 6. Call 539-9407 for more information.

Obici Alumni raising funds

Every year the Louise Obici Alumni Association puts on a fundraiser to generate money for the Louise Obici School of Nursing Scholarship which is awarded to one or more deserving students, who are pursuing a special certificate, diploma, degree, or post-graduate degree in the nursing field. This year the membership has chosen to offer a Take-Out Barbecue Dinner. The dinner will consist of Carolina BBQ, baked beans, slaw, and a roll. The organization will also have a bake sale and bazaar, featuring desserts and handmade items.

The fundraiser will take place Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the north entrance of the Suffolk Christian Church on North Main St., Suffolk.

The BBQ dinners will cost $6 each, or 2 for $10.

Tickets are now on sale from the following alumni:

Belinda Jeffreys (539-8409), Sandra Parker (539-5522), Mary Emily Dailey (539-1175), or MaryEllen Hammond (242-4611).

Wakefield Foundation

The Wakefield Foundation Inc., Center for the Arts, will host its 17th annual Flower and Art Show on the evening of May 7. This year’s show will feature the work of more than 50 artists, each artwork accompanied by a floral arrangement designed to produce a unified, harmonious display. The reception, open to the public, will start at 7 p.m. Admission at the door will be $10 per person. The reception will be catered and musical entertainment will be provided by Robin Welch, classical guitarist, an instructor at Hampton University.

From noon to 4 p.m. Family Day takes place Sunday, May 8 from noon until 4 p.m. Family Day is less formal than the opening reception and is designed to allow children and their parents the opportunity to view the exhibit together. A light reception will be served and admission will be $2 per person.

The local schools and groups have been invited to have their students tour the exhibition from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Monday, May 9.

The Flower and Art Show has been a yearly event for the Wakefield Foundation since 1988. Student, Professional and amateur artists are allowed to submit one work each to be included in the show. All media are acceptable and ribbons are awarded in various categories. In addition, a monetary Best in Show award is given.

Visit the foundation on the web at www.wakefieldfoundation.org or call 899-6005. Contact George S. Williams, chairman, at 899-2604.

Homework assistance

Parents should enroll their children in the After School Homework Assistance/Tutorial Program at East Suffolk Community Center. The program is from 3:30 until 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday for students in Grades K-7.

Applications may be picked up from the center from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Contact the center at 934-8561.

Sara Lee offering computer classes

Sara Lee Coffee and Tea in Suffolk, is offering free Microsoft Office 2005 computer classes. Classes include MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, and MS Word. The next class is scheduled for April 18. For more information and class specifics, contact human resources immediately at 538-4179.

Relay for Life teams forming

Volunteers are needed to form teams for the American Cancer Society’s 2005 Isle of Wight Relay for Life. The fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research will be held on Friday, June 3 through Saturday, June 4 at Windsor High School. For information, contact Pat Rice at 483-1748.

Rummage, plant and craft sale

The Magnolia United Methodist Church at 1764 Wilroy Road in Suffolk will hold a Rummage, Plant and Craft sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Breakfast, lunch, a bake sale, silent auction, entertainment, children’s games, activities and door prizes will also be offered. The Rev. Mike Derflinger is the pastor.

Bus ride to Midway Casino

H.M. White Bus Service is sponsoring a trip to Midway Casino in Harrington, Del. Call 536-6048.

Delta Kappa Gamma to award scholarship

The Alpha Theta Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, is offering two $1,500 awards to two Suffolk high school seniors.

This award, known as the Gladys H. Yates Award, is given to honor the memory of Yates, a teacher who taught in the Suffolk Public School system for many years. Yates, a past president of Alpha Theta Chapter, made many contributions to education.

The applicant must be a senior from a high school within the city of Suffolk, accepted by an accredited college or community college, an honor graduate have a B average or 3.0 or above, planning to pursue a career in teaching and a resident of Suffolk.

For more information, contact Stephanie Potter at 925-5615 or the school’s guidance counselor.

Holland UCC welcomes seniors

Holland United Church of Christ, 6733 S. Quay Road, is opening the fellowship hall from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays to all seniors for refreshments and games.

Power wheelchairs available

The Three Wishes Inc. Program makes available to senior citizens and the permanently disabled power (electric) wheelchairs at no cost to the recipient, if they qualify. The power wheelchairs are provided to those who cannot walk and cannot self-propel a manual wheelchair in their home, and who meet the additional guidelines of the program. Call toll free 1-800-839-5716.

Substitute teachers

The New Professional Substitute Teachers Association is asking members to contact the ad hoc committees at these numbers: 539-4373, 923-2997, 483-6320, 539-9363, or 934-1042.

JFK Class of 1985

It’s reunion time for the JFK class of 1985. Anyone interested in helping plan the 20-year reunion for 2005 should contact Donald Newsome, 925-4899; Betty Hall Jordan, 934-3602; or Elke Costley Boone, 934-8909.

JFK Class of 1975

All who would like to participate in the planning of the former John F. Kennedy High School Class of 1975 reunion, should contact Patricia Sweat Knight at 539-4450 or Wanda Robertson Cross at 875-1791 or e-mail wanda@wcross2264@aol.com.

BTW Class of 1963

The former Booker T. Washington High School Class of 1963 meets every third Friday of each month for dinner at different restaurants or residences. If interested, contact Henry L. Dillard at 934-0983.

LHS Class of 1995

The Lakeland High School Class of 1995 is planning for its 10-year class reunion. For more information and to give suggestions, call Aleda Sharpe at 925-1437 or Nakisha Hill-Porter at 923-4197. Immediate contact is requested.

Windsor High School Class of 1978

Plans for the Windsor High School Class of 1978 reunion are under way. Call or email Calveta (Dickerson) Odom at 562-2233, clvod@aol.com or Phillissia (Robertson) Clinton at 484-0353, Optasia@msn.com