Community Calendar
Published 12:00 am Wednesday, February 7, 2001
TODAY
A parenting workshop on guidance and discipline (part two of two) is from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Kingsley House Family Resource Center, 429 W. Airline Highway, Ste. LL, LaPlace. Pre-register by calling 497-3260.
A parenting workshop on temper tantrums, guidance and discipline of infants and young children is from 1:30-3 p.m. at the St. John Child Development Center, 117 Stebbins St. in Garyville. Call 497-3260 to pre-register.Free art classes for St. Charles Parish senior citizens, age 60 and up, are from noon to 3 p.m. at the New Sarpy Senior Citizen Center. The class is taught by local artist and member of the Le Petit Art Guild Edie Corso. Supplies are furnished by St. Charles Parish Parks and Recreation Department. Call Lois Eugene at 764-2412 to join. A grief support group, hosted by River Parishes Hospital for individuals trying to cope with the loss of a loved one, long-term illness, terminal diagnoses, recovery from illness and financial strain from illness, is from 6-7 p.m. at River Parishes Hospitals old gift shop. For more information call Stephanie Blayre MSW at 651-1592.
St. Peter Church Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is from 1 to 7 p.m. in the chapel. Public prayer, meditation and recitation of the rosary and benediction is from 6-7 p.m. To schedule an adoration time call Don Cox at 536-3297.The LaPlace Duplicate Bridge Club holds a bridge game at 7 p.m. at the LaPlace Holiday Inn. The game is open to the public. FEB. 8
Krewe of Des Allemands parade weekly meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. at Badeauxs Restaurant in Des Allemands. For information call Brenda Folse at 758-2161 or Becky at 758-2780.
“A Celebration of Life,” a black history program presented by River Parish residents, begins at 7 p.m. at the East Regional Library, 100 River Oaks Drive in Destrehan. For information call 764-2376.
An exercise class is from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at New Sarpy Senior Citizen Activity Center, 150 Trosclair Drive, and from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at The Fitness Center. For more information call 764-2412.
The Garyville Ladies Auxiliary Post 8167 meeting is at 7 p.m. at St. Hubert Church hall. Members are urged to attend.AARP Reserve Chapter meeting is at 1 p.m. at B.B.s in LaPlace. A dinner will also be served at noon.
FEB. 9
East St. John Sugarettes girls lock-in, for girls age 6-13, begins at 7 p.m. and ends at 7 a.m. Participants should be dropped off at the front of the school (girls will not be accepted until 7 p.m.). Participants are to be picked up in the back of the school no later than 7 a.m. or a late fee will be charged. Free workshops to take place during the lock-in will include hair styling, make-up, nail polishing and dancing. There will also be games and movies for entertainment. Cost is $10 per person. Refreshments will be sold (no outside food will be allowed). Police protection will take place.
FEB. 10
Riverlands SPCA adoptions are taking place at PetsMart, 8660 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
FEB. 11
Riverlands SPCA adoptions are taking place at PetsMart, 8660 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
FEB. 12
Monday night bingo is at 7:30 p.m. at the V.F.W. Hall, 205 W. Fifth St. in LaPlace.Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered 12-step program for anyone who is struggling with co-dependency, alcohol and substance abuse, sexual addiction, eating disorders, gambling, etc., is from 7-9 p.m. at Vineyard Christian Fellowship Church, 4224 Williams Blvd. in Kenner. The group offers support, confidentiality and anonymity. For more information call the church at 467-3257 or 785-8384.
FEB. 13
Krew du Monde parade meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the St. John Parish Library in LaPlace.
Genealogical research takes place from 1:30-4 p.m. at the St. John the Baptist Parish Library in LaPlace. Volunteers will be on hand to assist researchers. Call 652-6266 for more information.
VFW 3750 bingo begins at 7 p.m. at the V.F.W. Hall, 148 Angus Road in Luling.An exercise class is from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Norco Senior Citizen Activity Center, 149 Apple St., and from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at The Fitness Center. For more information call 764-7025.
FEB. 14
A parenting workshop on self-esteem, violence and drug and alcohol prevention is from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Kingsley House Family Resource Center, 429 W. Airline Highway, Ste. LL, LaPlace. Pre-register by calling 497-3260.St. Charles Humane Society annual meeting for nomination of officers begins at 7 p.m. at the Westbank Library. Voting membership is invited to nominate officers of their choice at this time.
Free art classes for St. Charles Parish senior citizens, age 60 and up, are from noon to 3 p.m. at the New Sarpy Senior Citizen Center. The class is taught by local artist and member of the Le Petit Art Guild Edie Corso. Supplies are furnished by St. Charles Parish Parks and Recreation Department. Call Lois Eugene at 764-2412 to join.
The Cambridge Colony Community Group meets at the Joseph A. Arcuri Sr. Recreational Center, Cambridge Drive, LaPlace at 7:30 p.m.
A pain management support group meets from 6-7 p.m. at River Parishes Hospital. Pain assessment tools and managing acute/chronic pain is addressed. Anyone interested in attending the group should call Stephanie Blayre at 651-1592.A stroke support, hosted by River Parishes Hospital, is from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the River Parishes Hospital old gift shop in LaPlace. The group is designed to provide support care for patients, friends and family. Anyone interested in attending the group should call Stephanie Blayre at 651-1592.