What’s Happening Around Central

CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central:

Saturday, October 22 • Central Area Horse Show • 10 a.m.

The Central Area Horse Show, sponsored by the Deep South Stock Horse Show Association, will be held at the Shady Park Arena on Greenwell Springs Road.  Judged and timed events in four age groups.  Beginners welcome.  For info, www.dsshsa.org.

Sunday, October 23 • Inaugural Church Services • 10:30 a.m.

Inaugural services for Mercy Church will be held at the Hampton Inn, 201 Rushing Road in Denham Springs.  Pastor Richard White welcomes all for fellowship, worship, preaching, followed by coffee and refreshments.  For information, visit www.facebook.com/themercychurch or call 678-478-0540 or 678-464-3246.

Sunday, October 23 • Spikes Baseball Fundraiser • 2 to 5 p.m.

Mary Kay and Pampered Chef are teaming up to sponsor the Spikes baseball players with a fundraiser at the Central High School Gym.  Come stock up on your favorite cosmetics and kitchen supplies.  There will be products for everyday use and Christmas packages.  For information, contact Kari Forbes at 572-0418 and Kristen David at 938-0604.

Wednesday, October 26 • CIS Blood Drive • 2:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Central Intermediate School is hosting a blood drive for United Blood Services on the school campus, 10510 Joor Road.  You may sign up online at www.bloodhero.com.  Come support the effort to save lives and find the “Hero in You!”

Saturday, October 29 • Bow-Wow-Ween Pet Festival • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The SPCA of Livingston is proud to present the 3rd Annual Bow-Wow-Ween Pet Festival featuring Scott Innes at the Train Depot in Denham Springs.  There will be vendors, photo booth, face-painting, animal balloons, live entertainment, and food.  For information, contact Terri Dunlap at 788-6940 or Elliot Coates at 404-6696.

Saturday, October 29 • Annual Dinner/Raffle and • Live Auction • 7 p.m.

Central Private Parents’ Club will hold its’ Annual Dinner/Raffle and Live Auction in the high school gym.  Tickets are now on sale!  There will be a live auction following dinner.  Remember there are only 300 tickets available!  For information or to make a donation, call 261-3341.

Saturday, October 29 • Breast Cancer Screening • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Breast Cancer Screening at Mall of Louisiana, 6401 Bluebonnet Blvd.  Appointment required.  Call 251-1234.

Monday, October 31 • On-Site Mammography Screening • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Health Care Options, Inc. and Woman’s Hospital is offering On-Site Screening Mammography at the La Central Plaza, 6639 Sullivan Road.  Bring your insurance card and remember to obtain a doctor’s order.  Contact Trudy Bihm at 262-7091 to schedule an appointment.

Wednesday, November 2 • Free Prenatal Class • 6 p.m.

Lane Regional Medical Center will offer a free prenatal class in the Staff Development Classroom.  “The Pregnancy Workshop” is an overview of what to expect for the soon-to-be mom.  Partners are welcome to attend.  Child care is not provided.  Registration is required.  Call 654-5263.

Thursday, November 3 • Pioneering the Future Benefit Dinner • 6 to 9 p.m.

The Friends of Scouting is holding a “Pioneering the Future” benefit dinner at Kristenwood on Greenwell Springs Road.  Tickets are available for $30 at Bone Marketing, Central Chamber, Central Drug Store, and Reynerson’s.  For information, contact Brockwell Bone at 302-8032.

Friday, November 4 • Blood Drive • 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

United Blood Services will hold a blood drive at Lane Regional Medical Center.  Donors are encouraged to sign up online at www.bloodhero.com, sponsor code: LaneRegional.

November 15 through 17 • CHS Library Book Fair

A Library Book Fair will be held at the Central High School Library.

Thursday, December 1 • Zoar Baptist Church Ladies’ Christmas Bazaar and Dinner

If you are interested in being a vendor for the Zoar Baptist Church Ladies’ Christmas Bazaar and Dinner, contact Sonya at sonya.aydell@gmail.com or 261-3434.  Booth rentals are $30 and deadline to apply is Sunday, Nov. 6.