TODAY

St. John Theatre talent show begins at 7:30 p.m. at the theatre, located in Reserve. General admission tickets will be sold at the door for $5 each. For information call 652-7177 between 5-7 p.m. on weekdays.
Riverlands SPCA adoptions are taking place at PetsMart, 8660 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cancer support group meets at 10 a.m. in the River Parish Hospital dining room. Free. Call 653-4247 for more information.
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. JAN. 21
Riverlands SPCA adoptions are taking place at PetsMart, 8660 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. JAN. 22
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. JAN. 23
A parenting workshop, “Children in the Middle,” for adults in separating families to focus on co-parenting, stress management and communication is from 5-9 p.m. at the St. John County Agents Office in Edgard. Pre-registration is required, call 497-3260.
Alzheimers caregivers support group meets from 4-5 p.m. at 3929 W. Metairie Ave, Metairie. Call 834-5167 for information.Keeping Your Kids Well in Winter, a discussion lead by Reita Lawrence, M.D., pediatrics, to discuss ways to avoid common winter ailments and how to keep children healthy through the winter season is from 6-7 p.m. at the East Jefferson General Hospital Take Care of Yourself resource center in the Esplanade Mall. Free admission. Call 456-5000 for information.
Mended Hearts meets at 7 p.m. at the East Jefferson General Hospital Conference Center. Admission is free. Call 454-4102 for information.
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. JAN. 24
A parenting workshop on parenting styles and personality types 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, “Feed Me – Im Yours,” for the parents 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.
A grief support group, co-sponsored by Hospice of Greater New Orleans, is from 6-7:30 p.m. at East Jefferson General Hospital Yenni Treatment Center, first floor. Admission is free. Call 456-5000 for information.
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. JAN. 25
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.
Defibrillator support group meets from 2-3 p.m. at the East Jefferson General Hospital Conference Center. Free admission. Call 454-4102 for information.
Diabetes support group meets from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the East Jefferson General Hospital Conference Center. Admission is free. Call 456-5000 for information.
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.