Jambalaya to Benefit Antoons

CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central:

Saturday, December 17

Jambalaya Benefit

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A jambalaya benefit will be held for Charamine and Eric Antoon at Covers Unlimited, 13140 Hooper Road.  Plates are $7.50 and includes jambalaya, beans, salad, and a roll.  Donations are welcome!  You can purchase tickets at Bellissimo Hair Salon and Claire Marie’s.  For information, email Kristi at kfontenot14@yahoo.com or call 279-1500.

December 17 and 18

“Celebrate the Life!

The Birthday of the King”

Cornerstone Fellowship, 9611 Blackwater Road, will present a dramatic Christmas presentation entitled “Celebrate the Life!  The Birthday of the King.” There will be beautiful angel dancers, exciting reggae dancers, and wonderful choral performances.  Times are Saturday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 18 at 10 a.m.  A reception will follow the Saturday performance with a small gift for all children 12 and under.  Admission is free!  For information, call 261-8795.

December 19 through 21

Wildcat Baseball Camp

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Central High Baseball will hold a holiday Wildcat Baseball Camp at the Central Baseball field for boys ages 7 to 15.  Fee is $100 and includes three days of instruction and camp T-shirt.  There will be hitting, fielding, throwing, ground ball technique, bunting, sliding, base running, and fly ball technique.  To pre-register, contact Mike Forbes at 270-2674.  Thanks to Raising Cane’s for providing food for each day of the camp.

Thursday, December 22

Meet Mrs. Claus • 10 a.m.

Mrs. Claus and her elf are coming to the Central Library.  Be sure to bring your letters to Santa for Mrs. Claus to take back to the North Pole.

Saturday, January 7

5K Rebel Run • 8 a.m.

Central Private School will hold it’s 2nd Annual 5K Rebel Run.  Early Bird registration (by Dec. 16) is $20 and $25 after Dec. 16.  Packet pick-up will be available from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 6 or on race day beginning at 7 a.m.  There will be food, prizes, and fun!  All proceeds will benefit Central Private educational programs.