Stir together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside. In large mixing bowl, beat margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs. Beat well. Stir in milk and vanilla. Add flour mixture. Mix until well combined. Stir in nuts, dates and chopped cherries. Portion dough using level measureing tablespoon. Shape into balls. Roll in crushed cereal. Place about 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Top each with cherry quarter. Bake at 375 about 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove immediately from baking sheets. Cool on wire racks. Yield 60