Concert Sunday at Zoar Baptist Church

CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central:

Saturday, November 26 • Jingle Bell Bazaar • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The 4th Annual Jingle Bell Bazaar will be held at the Port Vincent Community Center located at 18500 Hwy. 16.  Come complete your holiday shopping with local vendors including cosmetics, bath and body products, kitchen accessories, home décor, jewelry, personalized items, gourmet spices and baking goods, candles, and much more!  For information, contact Jenny Fontenot at 715-9820.

Sunday, November 27 • Testify in Concert • 6 p.m.

Come and experience the dynamic vocal sound of Testify, a nationally-recognized men’s trio from West Monroe.  Testify will be appearing at Zoar Baptist Church, 11848 Hooper Road.  This is a free concert.  For information, contact the church office at 261-3434 or visit www.testify.org.

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 at 654-5263.  The session is free.

Tuesday, November 29 • Nighty Night Storytime • 6:30 p.m.

Children ages 2 through 6 are invited to the Central Library for a “Nighty Night” Storytime, where they will make a wreath of silver and gold stars.  For information or to register, call 262-2660.

Thursday, December 1 • Girl Scout Meeting • 6:30 p.m.

Service Unit 104 is in need of strong and enthusiastic adult volunteers willing to make a positive difference in a girl’s life.  If you are interested in becoming an adult volunteer joins us at the Central Library located on Joor Road.  For information, email vdunbar50@aol.com.

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

Zoar Baptist Church, 11848 Hooper Road, will be hosting a Ladies’ Christmas Dinner and Bazaar for Foreign Missions.  The Bazaar will be held at 6 p.m. in the gym.  This event is for ladies 18 years of age and above.  There will be shopping, live entertainment, and dinner.  Tickets are $15 and includes dinner.  Contact Zoar Baptist Church at 261-3434.

Friday, December 2 • Christmas Concert • 7 p.m.

The award-winning Livingston Parish Children’s Choirs will present their 21st Annual Christmas Concert at Live Oak United Methodist Church in Watson.  The concert features the Apprentice Choir, made up of children from kindergarten through 3rd grade; the Chorus, children 4th through 12th grades, and the Chorale, the auditioned touring choir which will be touring and singing in Italy this summer.  Tickets are $5 and are on sale during rehearsals at New Covenant Church in Denham Springs.  A free nursery will be provided during the concert for children 4 and under.

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.

December 3 and 4 • Living Nativity • 6 to 8 p.m.

Blackwater United Methodist Church, 10000 Blackwater Road, will have a drive by living nativity.  Everyone is invited and it is free.

Sunday, December 11 • Remembering Our Children • 7 p.m.

The death of a child at any age is devastating.  St. Alphonsus Church will provide the opportunity for grieving families and their friends to come together to celebrate the life, love, and light of those children gone much too soon.  For information, contact JoAnn at 261-4650.

25th Annual Christmas Festival • December 2 through 4

The 25th Annual Christmas in Central will begin at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 with the Free Lighting Ceremony at the corner of Hooper and Sullivan.  The Christmas Parade will be Saturday morning at 10 a.m..  Carnival all three days.

December 10 and 11 • Christmas in the Country • 7 p.m.

Zoar Baptist Church, 11848 Hooper Road, will present “Christmas in the Country.”  Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Free administration, tickets available at the door.  For information, contact the church office at 261-3434.