FEB. 25

LaPlace VFW Post 3337 and ladies auxiliary open house begins at 10 a.m. at its hall, located at 205 W. Fifth Street in LaPlace. Food and beverages will be available. Donations will be accepted, with proceeds going to cancer aid and research. (Cooking will not be allowed in the VFW parking lot during the Krewe of Du Monde parade.) For information, call VFW auxiliary cancer chairman Larix Firmin at 652-7914. Riverlands SPCA adoptions are taking place at PetsMart, 8660 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. FEB. 26
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. Monday Night Disciples meet at 7 p.m. at Ascension of Our Lord School library, 799 Fairway Drive, LaPlace. For more information call Artie Sandman at 652-5507, Mike Abbate at 652-5041 or Sonny Specht at 652-5509. A Bible basics course, for adults in their 20s and 30s, is from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Family Life Center, St. Joan of Arc Church, in LaPlace. For further information, call Shannon Jaubert at 652-7625. Alzheimers support group meeting, for those who care for persons suffering from the disease, meets at 1 p.m. at Evangeline of Ormond, 22 Plantation Road, Destrehan. FEB. 27
The Krewe Save De Children parade will roll through Lutcher beginning at 1 p.m. This years theme is “A Stroll Down Story Lane.” 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. The German Acadian Coast Historical and Genealogical Society meets at 7 p.m. in the meeting room of the St. John the Baptist Parish Library, LaPlace. FEB. 28
St. Peter School benefit lunch for spring pageantry couple James Johnson and Ashley Roussel will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the school cafeteria. The lunch will consist of two stuffed crabs, potato salad, corn, French bread and dessert. Dine-in or take-out will be available. Cost is $6 per lunch. Advance sales only – for tickets call Jolyn Johnson at 535-6896 or Angie Roussel at 536-6209 or visit the school. Tickets will also be sold after St. Peter Church masses on Feb. 24 and 25. A parenting workshop on conflict management (part one of two) is from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Kingsley House Family Resource Center, 429 W. Airline Highway, Ste. LL, LaPlace. Part two takes place March 7 from 10:30 to noon. Pre-register by calling 497-3260. A parenting workshop on the handling, nuruturing, safety and health care of infants and young children is from 1:30-3 p.m. at the St. John Child Delvelopment 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. An adolescent/teen support group for adolescents, teens and their parents in dealing with lifes changes (school problems, drugs and alcohol, teen pregnancy, conflicts, depression, suicidal behavior and uncontrolled anger) is from 6-7 p.m. at River Parishes Hospital, medical office building. Anyone interested in attending the group should contact Stephanie Blayre at 651-1592. MARCH 1
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 St. John Homemakers Club meets at 2 p.m. at the LaCour Center, Reserve (by St. Peter School). New members are welcome; call Diana Duhe at 535-6106 for more information. The Ochsner Cancer Support Group meets at 6 p.m. at the Ochsner Medical Institution. For information call (504) 842-3708. MARCH 2
St. Peter Cub Scout Pack 316 Lenten dinner is from 5-7 p.m. in St. Peter School auditorium, located at 188 W. Seventh St. in Reserve. Dinners are $5 and will consist of shrimp fettuccine, peas, green salad and French bread. Tickets for the dinner may be purchased from the school, call Donna Duhe at 536-4296. MARCH 3
Lite and Lean: Healthy Eating at a Glance, a seminar presented by Roxanne R. Campbell, LDN, RD, begins at 11 a.m. at Shannons Health and Fitness, 8896 Richmond Drive in LaPlace. Following the seminar, Walk This Weigh, a three-month walking a weight management program, will also be presented and registration will take place. For information call 536-7500. Riverlands SPCA adoptions are taking place at PetsMart, 8660 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Our Lady of Grace Saturday night bingo begins at 7:30 p.m. in the school gym. Riverlands SPCAs Grandpaws Attic sale takes place at 2840 W. Airline Highway, second floor, in LaPlace. Household items, crafts, toys, books and furnishings will be sold. Donations are also welcome. For information call 652-SPCA weekdays (except Wednesday) from 1-6 p.m. Cancer support group meets at 10 a.m. in the River Parish Hospital dining room. Free. Call 653-4247 for more information.