L’Observateur / August 12, 2000

TODAY Pet adoptions at the St. Charles Animal Shelter, 13830 Frere Road inLuling from noon-3 p.m.

“Oldies But Goodies” dance, sponsored by Republican Women, is from 8- 11 p.m. at Ormond Country Club in Destrehan. Tickets are $10 per person.Call 764-1430 for tickets or for more information.

The 52nd annual St. John Sugar Queen pageant takes place at 7:30p.m. at the St. John Theatre in Reserve. All tickets are $6.

A Sacred Heart Church Parish Council wine and cheese social and dinner begins at 6 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus home, 375 Spruce St. inNorco. The evening will celebrate the sacrament of matrimony and is open toany interested couples. The cost is $20 per couple; reservations are required- call 764-6503. Participants may also attend the 4:30 p.m. mass, with aspecial section reserved for those attending the dinner.

Riverlands SPCA adoptions are taking place at PetsMart, 8660 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 652-SPCA (7722) onweekdays (except Wednesdays) from 1-6 p.m. for more information.

AUG. 13Riverlands SPCA new volunteers meeting is from 1-3 p.m. at AirlineMotors Restaurant in LaPlace. For more information call the SPCA at 652-SPCA and leave a message.

The German Acadian Coast Historical and Genealogical Society special Sunday research meeting is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the St. Johnthe Baptist Parish Library, LaPlace.

Mt. Nebo Baptist Church celebrates Rev. Augustus G. Brown Jr.’sfour year anniversary with the church with services at 9:30 a.m. and 3p.m. Minister Lorina Matthews will be the morning speaker and Dr. SidneyTobias of Hopeful Triumph Baptist Church of Hillaryville will be the afternoon speaker.

New Home Full Gospel Ministries first year anniversary celebration takes place at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the church, located at 612 Main St. inLaPlace. The speaker will be the Rev. Darryl Phoenix. Call 653-9006 for moreinformation.

Bah’ devotions take place at 10:30 a.m. at Joan’s Day Care, 1712Carrollwood Drive, in LaPlace. The event is free and open to the public. Call652-6512 for more information.

Riverlands SPCA adoptions are taking place at PetsMart, 8660 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 652-SPCA (7722) onweekdays (except Wednesdays) from 1-6 p.m. for more information.

AUG. 13-18Evangelist Delton Dees of Concord, N.C. is the guest speaker atWest St. Charles Baptist Church, 13099 Highway 90 in Boutte. Servicetimes are 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday and at 7 p.m. nightly on Mondaythrough Friday. For more information call the church at (504) 785-0584.

AUG. 14The Character Counts 4-H training program and luncheon is from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Leon Godchaux Alternative School, Jefferson Highwayin Reserve. The event is sponsored by the Louisiana Cooperative ExtensionService. Call Melanie Burl at 497-3261 for more information.

Red Cross community CPR course takes place at 6:30 p.m. at RiverParishes Hospital’s Community Education Center, 502 Rue de Sante, Ste.

309 in LaPlace. Participants will be certified in infant, child an adult CPR uponcompletion of the course. Class size is limited to 14 persons per class. Thecost of the course is $40 and must be paid in advance to the hospital cashier. For pre-registration or more information call Direct Doctors Plus at(800) 370-8650.

St. Charles Parish Planetarium features Baxter Black, “The CowboyAstronomer,” with his unique view of the heavens at 7:30 p.m.

A free food demonstration on fruit and cereal brunch cake begins at 10 a.m. at the Reserve Health Unit.

Monday night bingo is at 7:30 p.m. at the V.F.W. Hall, 205 W. Fifth St. inLaPlace.

Monday Night Disciples meet at 7 p.m. at Ascension of Our Lord Schoollibrary, 799 Fairway Drive, LaPlace. For more information call Artie Sandmanat 652-5507, Mike Abbate at 652-5041 or Sonny Specht at 652-5509.

AUG. 15A free food demonstration on fruit and cereal brunch cake begins at 9 a.m. at the Edgard Health Unit.

Genealogical Research takes place from 1:30-4 p.m. at the St. John theBaptist Parish Library in LaPlace. Volunteers will be on hand to assistresearchers. Call 652-6266 for more information.

VFW 3750 bingo begins at 7 p.m. at the VFW hall at 148 Angus Road inLuling.

A diabetes support group is at 7 p.m. in Classroom A of St. CharlesHospital, Paul Maillard Road in Luling.

The American Business Women’s Association LaFlambeau Chapter meets. For information call Janet Hymnel at 652-3065 daytime or 652-9984evenings.

The annual “Sweet Charities Celebration,” sponsored by the Junior Catholic Charities Association (JCCA), takes place at Generations Hall, 310 Howard Ave. at 6 p.m. Former NFL player and coach Danny Abramowicz willbe the keynote speaker. Refreshments will be served. The event is open tothe public. For more information on JCCA or any of the 59 programs ofCatholic Charities, call 523-3755, Ext. 3007.

AUG. 15 & 16 A Red Cross course on community first aid and safety (adult/child/infant CPR and first aid) is from 6-10:30 p.m. at theLuling Red Cross classroom, 107 Maryland Drive in Luling. Pre-registrationand prepayment for course is required – call (800) 229-8191 for more information.

AUG. 16Registration for St. Charles Parish Public Schools Before andAfter School Care program, for children in kindergarten through sixth grade, is from 4-6 p.m. at all of the Before and After Care Centers – St.Rose Primary, Songy Kindergarten, New Sarpy Elementary, Luling Elementary, R.J. Vial Elementary and Norco Elementary. The cost of the service is $2 perchild per day for morning care and $5 per child per day for after care (until 6 p.m.) The fee for both before and after school care is $7 per child per day.For more information call one of the school care centers listed.

St. Charles Parish Planetarium features Baxter Black, “The CowboyAstronomer,” with his unique view of the heavens at 7:30 p.m.

A free parenting workshop for parents of teens on assertiveness takes place from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Kingsley House Family ResourceCenter, 429 W. Airline Highway, Ste. LL, LaPlace.

St. Charles Parish senior citizens, age 60 and up, free art classesare from noon to 3 p.m. at the New Sarpy Senior Citizens Center. The classis taught by local artist and member of the Le Petit Art Guild Edie Corso.

Supplies are furnished by St. Charles Parish Parks and RecreationDepartment. Call Lois Eugene at 764-2412 to join classes.

The LaPlace Duplicate Bridge Club holds a bridge game at 7 p.m. at theLaPlace Holiday Inn. The game is open to the public.

A hepatitis support group meets from 6-7 p.m. in the River ParishesHospital Community Education Center, located in Suite 309 of the Medical Office Pavilion, 502 Rue de Sante. For more information call StephanieBlayre, MSW, at 651-1592.

A cancer support group for patients, friends and family who are dealing with cancer or have lost someone to cancer meets from 6-7 p.m. at RiverParishes Hospital. Anyone interested in attending the group should callStephanie Blayre at 651-1592.

AUG. 17St. Charles Women’s Club meets at 9:30 a.m. at the First UnionPresbyterian Church, 134 Lakewood Drive in Luling. Baby-sitting is availablefor a small fee. For more information call vice president of membershipTheresa Loving at 785-7962 or club president Sheila Rachal at 785-9755.

A Fibromyalgia Support Group is from 6:30-8 p.m. at River ParishesHospital, small dining room, LaPlace. All those who suffer fromFibromyalgia/Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are welcome. For more information call Nancy at 869-8020, Carolat 536-3660 or Linda at 652-5901.

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 at 7 p.m.at River Parishes Hospital’s old gift shop. For more information callStephanie Blayre MSW at 651-1592.

Bosom Buddies, a cancer support group, meet at 7 p.m. in ClassroomA of St. Charles Hospital, Paul Maillard Road in Luling.

AUG. 19A cancer support group for patients, friends and family who are dealing with cancer or have lost someone to cancer meets from 6-7 p.m. at RiverParishes Hospital. Anyone interested in attending the group should callStephanie Blayre at 651-1592.

Riverlands SPCA adoptions are taking place at PetsMart, 8660 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 652-SPCA (7722) onweekdays (except Wednesdays) from 1-6 p.m. for more information.

Cancer support group meets at 10 a.m. in the River Parish Hospitaldining 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.

AUG. 20Riverlands SPCA adoptions are taking place at PetsMart, 8660 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 652-SPCA (7722) onweekdays (except Wednesdays) from 1-6 p.m. for more information.

AUG. 21St. Charles Parish Planetarium features Baxter Black, “The CowboyAstronomer,” with his unique view of the heavens at 7:30 p.m.

A Red Cross course on adult CPR is from 6-10 p.m. at the Luling RedCross classroom, 107 Maryland Drive in Luling. Pre-registration andprepayment for course is required – call (800) 229-8191 for more information.

Monday night bingo is at 7:30 p.m. at the V.F.W. Hall, 205 W. Fifth St. inLaPlace.

AUG. 21 & 22A Red Cross course on adult CPR and first aid basics (adult CPR and first aid) is from 6-10 p.m. on Monday and 6-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday atthe Luling Red Cross classroom, 107 Maryland Drive in Luling. Pre-registration and prepayment for course is required – call (800) 229-8191 for more information.

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