Port Arthur briefs
Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club are holding registration for its spring Basketball Program March 19 at the club on 25th Street.
Ages are from 9-17 years old and registration is $15 which covers Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club membership fees and basketball fees. Volunteers are also urged to apply. For more information contact Unit Director Sharlene Thomas at 983-2229 or Jon Jackson 540-1470.
Unity Class of 1985 to meet March 18
The Unity Class of 1985 will meet at 6 p.m. March 18 at 6107 Linda Drive. The group will discuss class members’ 40th birthday party this year.
Mexican Heritage Society to meet March 20
The monthly planning meeting for the Mexican Heritage Society is set for 7 p.m. March 20 at the Port Arthur Public Library. The group will be accepting new members and volunteers to help with the fiesta.
Meet the author of “Choose Your Beat”
Local author Ruby Jacob Scott will present her book, Choose Your Beat, from 1 to 4 p.m. March 24 at the Port Arthur Public Library. Fellowship and refreshments will follow.
Substance abuse community forum set for March 27
The Wheatley Head Start Program in conjunction with the Port Arthur Citizen’s Drug Task Force will present a Substance Abuse Community Forum at 6 p.m. March 27 at the school, 1100 Jefferson Drive.
Various agencies will present their programs of interventions and drug counselors, as well as ministers, will be on hand to answer questions.