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CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central:

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.

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.  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.  Partners are welcome to attend.  Child care is not provided.  Registration is required.  Call 654-5263.

November 2 through 30 • Art Show

There will be an Art Showing of water color paintings at the Zachary Library during the month of November.  One of the featured artist is Joyce Gilbert of Central.

Thursday, November 3 • “Ask the Doctor” Lunch & Learn • 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Dr. Christian Hall with ENT Medical Center will discuss sinus infections or sinusitis and innovative, minimally invasive technology during the “Ask the Doctor” Lunch and Learn in the staff development classroom at Lane Regional Medical Center in Zachary.  Advance reservations are required by calling 654-5263.  The session is free and includes a light lunch.

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.

Sunday, November 6 • Cuts for a Cure • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Capalli Hair Salon, 11417 Sullivan Road, is sponsoring Cuts for a Cure.  Get a shampoo and cut from one of Capalli’s elite stylist.  David Tiger Express Deli will be providing plate lunches for sale and the Hot Moms Club Central Chapter will have home-made deserts for purchase.  All proceeds raised will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.  Pre-order lunches at Capalli’s.  For information, call 261-1841.

Tuesday, November 8 • Diabetes Support Group • 6 to 7:30 p.m.

When you have diabetes, proper foot care is very important.  Dr. Japera Levine, of the Foot and Ankle Institute in Zachary, will speak on foot care in diabetes at the Diabetes Support Group meeting.  We invite all who have Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes including family and friends.  For information, contact Sherri Brady at 225-658-4583.

Friday, November 11 • Chicken BBQ Fundraiser • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Magnolia United Methodist Church, 16024 Greenwell Springs Road, will hold its annual Fall Chicken BBQ and Garage Sale.  The cost is $7 and includes half a chicken, baked beans, cole slaw, roll, and a cookie.  Tickets can be purchased from individual church members or the church office from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday.  For information, call 261-2789 or Herman Rogillio at 335-3100.  Walk-ins welcome.  The garage sale will be held 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the church

Monday, November 14 • Congestive Heart Failure Program • 10 a.m. to 12 noon

Lane Regional Medical Center will hold a free education and support program for congestive heart failure patients and their caregivers in the staff development classroom.  Registration is required and seating is limited.  Free lunch will be provided.  Call 654-5263 to register.

Tuesday, November 15 • “Ask the Doctor” Lunch & Learn • 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Dr. Adam Whatley, an orthopaedic surgeon with Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic, will address arthritis associated with knee paid and other orthopaedic concerns during an “Ask the Doctor” Lunch and Learn session in the staff development classroom at Lane Regional Medical Center in Zachary.  Advance reservations are required by calling 654-5263.  The session is free an includes a light lunch.

November 15 through 17 • CHS Library Book Fair

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

November 18 and 19 • Broadmoor Arts & Crafts Festival

The 38th Annual Broadmoor High Arts & Crafts Festival will be Friday, Nov. 18, 4 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  There will be over 200 outstanding artists on campus.  Admission is $3 per person (13 and older) and age 12 and under is free of charge.  A free shuttle bus service will be provided from the Broadmoor Shopping Center and Broadmoor Middle School.  A $2 parking fee will be charged for the east student parking lot and for use of the grass lots on the BHS campus.

Tuesday, November 29 • “Ask the Doctor” Lunch & Learn • 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Dr. Joshua Best, an OB/GYN with Bayou Regional Women’s Clinic, will discuss medical and surgical treatment options for heavy bleeding and other gynecologic issues during the “Ask the Doctor” Lunch and Learn session in the staff development classroom at Lane Regional Medical Center in Zachary.  Advance reservations are required by calling 654-5263.  The session is free and includes a light lunch.

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.

December 3 and 4 • The Gift of Christmas

The Greenwell Baptist Church Choir and Orchestra will present “The Gift of Christmas” Saturday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 4 at 10 a.m.  The church is located at 19421 Greenwell Springs Road.