The 23rd annual National African-American read-in is at 2 p.m. Feb. 12 in the Jahn Room of the Leavenworth Public Library, 417 Spruce St. in Leavenworth. Interested participants can submit their reading or recitation information to (913) 660-9483 or e-mail leavenworthartsand-letters@yahoo.com no later than Feb. 5.

The Fort Leavenworth African-American/Black History Month celebration is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Frontier Conference Center, 350 Biddle Blvd. The cost of the luncheon is $10 and includes the guest speaker Dr. Bernadette Gray-Little, the first woman and first African-American chancellor of the University of Kansas. Individuals may attend the event without purchasing a meal ticket. For tickets and information, contact the Fort Leavenworth Equal Opportunity Office at 684-1692/1694 or a unit Equal Opportunity leader.

The Black History Month Extravaganza starts at 6 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Riverfront Community Center, 123 S. Esplanade St. in Leavenworth. The event will feature exhibits and displays depicting important contributions African-Americans have made throughout the nation’s history. There will be live entertainment and a dinner buffet. For tickets and more information, contact Ron Coaxum at (913) 240-1908

The Hidden Art Locked Away art sale is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 4, with a preview from 4-8 p.m. Feb. 3, at Riverfront Community Center, 123 S. Esplanade St. in Leavenworth. Artwork produced by inmates of the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks will be featured in the judged show and sale. The annual sale benefits the River City Community Players, a local theater group.

University of Kansas Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little — the university’s first woman and first African-American chancellor — will deliver the keynote speech at Fort Leavenworth’s Black History Month luncheon Feb. 9.
This year’s theme is Black Women in American Culture and History.

The Friends of the Frontier Army Museum Open House is from 5-7 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Frontier Army Museum, 100 Reynolds Ave. Participants of this event will learn more about the history of Fort Leavenworth. Refreshments provided. Children can participate in an activity with a chance to win a prize. The museum has a new Disciplinary Barracks display. Anyone who becomes a FFAM member during this event will have a chance to win a print of “The Girl I Left Behind Me.” This event is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail membership@ffam.us.

The Deployed Families Valentine’s Day Dinner is at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at Frontier Chapel. The free dinner is open to all spouses of deployed service members. Child care is provided. For more information or reservations, contact Tricia Sheaks at 758-1724 or e-mail psheaks@kc.rr.com

The Spring Postwide Yard Sale is from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 28. For more information, call 684-1654.

Post Activities Information and Registration (PAIR) Day is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 25 at Frontier Conference Center. PAIR Day is a one-stop shop for sign-ups and information on activities and organizations in the area. There will be plenty of freebies to enjoy. For more information, call 684-1830.

The Fort Leavenworth Historical Society presents “The U.S. Disciplinary Barracks” by Peter Grande, at 7 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Frontier Army Museum, 100 Reynolds Ave. This program is free and open to the public. The Museum Gift Shop will open at 6 p.m. for this event. Visit the FLHS website at www.ftlvnhist soc.org for more information or call the gift shop at (913) 651-7440.

The Fort Leavenworth Historical Society Militaria Show is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Frontier Conference Center, 350 Biddle Blvd. A $3 donation is requested. This event is open to the public. Visit the FLHS website at www.ftlvnhistsoc.org for more information or call the gift shop at (913) 651-7440.

The Fort Leavenworth Commanding General’s National Prayer Breakfast is from 6:30-8 a.m. Jan. 31 at Frontier Chapel. Guest speaker is retired Chaplain (Col.) James E. Shaw. Breakfast is provided through the Fort Leavenworth Chapel Tithes and Offerings Fund, at a cost of $9 per person. Donations accepted. For tickets and more information, contact a unit chaplain or the 705th Military Police  Internment and Resettlement Battalion Unit Ministry Team at 684-3008.

The 4-H Club membership and enrollment meeting is at 6 p.m. the first Monday of each month in Frontier Chapel, classroom 158. 4-H is a positive youth development organization that empowers young people to reach their full potential through hands-on learning, programs and adult mentorship. Call 364-5700 for more information.

The Strike Zone Bowling Center Spring Saturday Youth Bowling League Meeting is at 10 a.m. Jan. 21; league starts on Jan. 28. For more information and to pick up an application go to the Strike Zone or call (913) 651-2195.

FMWR Strike Zone Bowling Center is having a Martin Luther King JR. Day Bowling Special from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Jan. 16. Buy one, get one free on games and shoes. Call 684-BOWL for more information.

Army Community Service offers numerous classes each week. This week’s include: Parents of Teens today; Total Money Management on Dec. 28; SHARP Support Group on Jan. 3, Emotional Spending, Green Parenting Support Group, Budgeting and Debt Reduction, Anger Management, and Deployment Brief on Jan. 4; Volunteer Registration and Orientation on Jan. 6; EFMP Bowling on Jan. 7; WAIIT Strong, Personal Stress Management, and Emotional Cycle of Deployment on Jan. 9; Resume Writing, Single Moms Support Group, and FRG Leader Course on Jan 10; FRG Leader Course, Checking Account Management, and Reunion Brief on Jan. 11; Volunteer Registration and Orientation, and EFMP Parents of Children with Special Needs Support Group on Jan. 13; Single Dads Support Group on Jan. 17; Resiliency Training on Jan 17 – 19; and Green Parenting Support Group on Jan. 18.  For more information, call 684-2800.

The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Observance Luncheon is at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 12 at the Frontier Conference Center, 350 Biddle Blvd. The cost of the luncheon is $10. The guest speaker is Shawn L. Alexander, assistant professor of African American Studies at the University of Kansas. Tickets are required for the lunch, but not to attend the program. Seats are limited. For more information and to RSVP, contact unit Equal Opportunity advisers or call the Combined Arms Center Equal Opportunity Office at 684-1692/1694.

The Exceptional Family Member Program Recreational Bowling is from 9-11 a.m. Jan. 7 at the Strike Zone Bowling Center. This event is free to EFMP families. Registration is not required. Call 684-2871 for more information.

The Fort Leavenworth Historical Society presents “German Spies in Wartime Ireland” by Dr. Mark Hull, Department of Military History, at 7 p.m. Jan. 19 at the Frontier Army Museum, 100 Reynolds Ave. This program is free and open to the public. The Museum Gift Shop will open at 6 p.m. for this event. Visit the FLHS website at www.ftlvnhist soc.org for more information and to become a member or call the gift shop at (913) 651-7440.

Bring in 2012 at the Strike Zone Bowling Center’s New Year's Eve Bash from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 31. Enjoy Rock’n Glow Bowling, an all-you-can-eat buffet, door prizes and a champagne/sparkling grape juice toast at midnight. This event is open to the public. Cost is $25 for adults (buffet only $10), $20 for children ages 5-15 (buffet only $8) and free for children 4 and under. Space is limited. Call (913) 651-BOWL for more information.