Community Calendar

Published 12:00 am Saturday, June 16, 2001

TODAY

Living Way Church prayer breakfast begins at 8:30 a.m. at the church, located at 810 Walnut St. in LaPlace. The breakfast is free and open to the public. For information call 652-7235.First Baptist Church of Franklin, Tenn. performs “A Portrait of Christ,” a contemporary program on the Gospel featuring music, dancing and acting, at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 120 Ormond Blvd. in LaPlace. For information call 652-6219.
St. Charles Parish Library and Planetarium presents “Star Stories,”
a childrens show, at 2 p.m. at the West Regional Branch Library, 105 Lakewood Drive in Luling. The event is free. For information call (985) 785-8471.
“An Evening of Wine and Roses,”
a night of supper and substance open to all married couples, begins at 6 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Home, 375 Spruce St. in Norco. The dinner will consist of a dinner and a guest speaker couple, who will share their experiences as a married couple. Reservations are required; call Sacred Heart of Jesus Church office at 764-6503.
Living Way Church intercessory prayer ministry
begins at 9 a.m. at the church, located at 810 Walnut St. in LaPlace. For information call 652-7235.
St. Charles Borromeo Parent, Teachers and Friends Organizations used uniform sale
is from 9:30-11 a.m. in the Borromeo Room.
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.
The First Union Presbyterian Church
Building and Grounds Committee meets at 7 a.m. for breakfast followed by chores until noon. The church is located at 134 Lakewood Drive, Luling.
JUNE 17
Riverlands SPCA adoptions
are taking place at PetsMart, 8660 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
JUNE 18
St. Charles Parish Library and Planetarium presents “The Mars Show”
at 7:30 p.m. at the West Regional Branch Library, 105 Lakewood Drive in Luling. The event is free. For information call (985) 785-8471.
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.
JUNE 19
The YMCA of Greater New Orleans literacy forum
is at 6:30 p.m. at East St. John High School library For information call 566-7323.
John Lehon presents “Fables for the Future,”
a session of time travel and science fiction stories for children 8 and older, at 10 a.m. at the St. John Parish Library in LaPlace. For information call Margaret Carlson at 652-6857.The Professional Women of the River Region bi-monthly general membership meeting takes place at Cornerstone Café, 50 Dominican Drive in LaPlace. Networking begins at 5:45 p.m. and the meeting begins at 6:15 p.m. New officers will be inducted and Billie Simoneaux will be the speaker. Call Sharon Dyer at 465-7070 to register.
VFW 3750 bingo
begins at 7 p.m. at the V.F.W. Hall, 148 Angus Road in Luling.
The American Business Womens Association LaFlambeau Chapter
meets. For information call Janet Hymnel at 652-3065 daytime or 652-9984 evenings.JUNE 20
St. Charles Parish Library and Planetarium presents “The Mars Show”
at 7:30 p.m. at the West Regional Branch Library, 105 Lakewood Drive in Luling. The event is free. For information call (985) 785-8471.
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 LaPlace Duplicate Bridge Club
holds a bridge game at 7 p.m. at the LaPlace Holiday Inn; open to the public.
JUNE 21
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.
St. Charles Womens Club meets
from 9-11:30 a.m. at the First Union Presbyterian Church, 134 Lakewood Drive in Luling. Babysitting is required and is available by reservation; call Theresa Loving at 785-7962 or Candace Kissee at 431-7811.
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Fibromyalgia Support Group is from 6:30-8 p.m. at River Parishes Hospital, small dining room, LaPlace. All those who suffer from Fibromyalgia/Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are welcome. For more information call Nancy at 869-8020, Carol at 536-3660 or Linda at 652-5901.Bosom Buddies, a cancer support group, meet at 7 p.m. in Classroom A of St. Charles Hospital, Paul Maillard Road in Luling.