Gen. Boykin at Sportsman’s Banquet

LENTEN FISH FRY

Every Friday During Lent

Now through March 30

4 to 6 p.m. • Drive Thru Only

St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 14040 Greenwell Springs

LENTEN FISH DINNERS

Every Friday During Lent

Now through March 30

11 a.m. to 6 p.m. • $7 per dinner

Magnolia United Methodist, 16024 Greenwell Springs

CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central:

Saturday, March 10 • Sportsman’s Banquet • 5:30 p.m.

Men, young and old, are invited to the 8th Annual Greenwell Springs Baptist Church Sportsman’s Banquet.  Dinner will be provided including both wild and domestic dishes.  The guest speaker will be retired Lt. General William G. “Jerry” Boykin.  He had a distinguished military career that began in 1971.  In his 36 years in the Army, he served more than 24 in Joint Special Operations.  Gen. Boykin was recently barred from speaking at West Point because of this Christian beliefs.

Thursday, March 8 • Central/Greenwell Springs Society of History Meeting • 6:30 p.m.

The Central/Greenwell Springs Society of History will meet at the Central Library on Joor Road.  The guest speaker will be Melissa Eastin, archivist/librarian for East Baton Ruge Parish Library. For information on this project got to www.ebrpl.com and click on Baton Rouge Digital Archive.

Friday, March 9 • Louisiana Hurricane Fundraiser Dance • 7 to 11 p.m.

Come join the Louisiana Hurricanes baseball team for good music, food, and dancing!  The menu will include crawfish fetticinni, jambalaya, meatballs, desserts, and more.  The dance will be held at Kristenwood, 14025 Greenwell Springs Road.  Cost is $20 per person/donation.  Non-alcoholic drinks and beer will be served.  For information, call Anita at 413-9171.

Saturday, March 10 • Men’s Prayer Breakfast • 8 a.m.

There will be a Men’s Prayer Breakfast at Life Church Central, 10523 Lovett Road.

Saturday, March 10 • Tea with the Darlings • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Come have “Tea with the Darlings” and the rest of the cast from Peter Pan!  The event will be held at the Central High cafeteria.  Cost is $10 per person and includes iced and hot teams, scones, sugar cookies, and other goodies.  Bring your cameras.  Cast members will be available for pictures.  Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Proceeds to benefit the Central High Musical Theatre.

Tuesday, March 13 • Diabetes Support Group Meeting • 6 to 7 p.m.

Dr. Jason Allemond of the Williamson Allemond Regional eye Center will speak on “How Diabetes Affects Your Eyes” at the Lane Regional Medical Center Diabetes Support Group meeting.  The Diabetes Support Group welcomes all who have Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes including family, friends, and anyone in a supporting role.  For information, contact Sherri Brady at 658-4583.

Saturday, March 17 • Gator Baseball Fundraiser

Gator Baseball will be holding a bass tournament at Doiron’s Landing in Morgan City.  For informatioin, contact Eric Weaver at 939-6486, weaverslc@cox.net, or www.louisianasportsman.com under forums-tournaments.

Sunday, March 18 • Dr. Shelia Isom • 10:30 a.m.

Dr. Shelia Isom from Danville, Va. will be speaking at Life Church Central, 10523 Lovett Road.

Tuesday, March 20 • Grief Support Group • 6:30 p.m.

A new grief support group under the guidance of The Grief Recovery Center will be meeting weekly in the Daily Chapel inside St. Alphonsus Church.  The meetings are open to everyone in the community who have suffered a loss and their family and friends that provide support for these individuals.

Tuesday, March 20 • Central Community Alliance Meeting • 7 p.m.

This month’s public forum of the Central Community Alliance will feature Coach Sid Edwards, athletic director of the CCSS and new head football coach.  The meeting will be held at DEMCO on Wax Road.

March 22 and 29 • Scale Down Information Sessions • 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Get started today with Scale Down, an HMR program for weight management at Lane Regional Medical Center.  Want to find out how this life-style and weight loss program can benefit you?  Call 658-4463 to schedule your free, no obligation information session.  Registration is required and space is limited.

March 22 through 25 • Peter Pan

The Central High School Musical Department will present “Peter Pan” in the Central High Theatre.  Ticket prices are reserve seating $12 in advance, general admission $10 in advance and $15 at the door.  For information, contact 261-3438.

Saturday, March 24 • Louisiana Presidential Primary

Louisiana Republicans and Democrats will go to the polls in separate Presidential Primaries to help express Louisiana’s preferences in the Presidential nominating process.  Voters will also choose members of the Republican and Democratic State Central Committees and members of the Republican and Democratic Parish Executive Committees.

Sunday, March 25 • Easter Egg Hunt • 1 p.m.

The Baker Civic Club is hosting it’s 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at 2640 N. Magnolia Dr., across the tracks near the ball park.  The hunt will be broken up into age groups for all children 12 and under.  There will be games, crafts, face painting, and snacks.

Tuesday, March 27 • Free Blood Glucose Screening • 8 to 10 a.m.

Lane Regional Medical Center will take part in the American Diabetes Association Alert Day by offering a free blood glucose screening at the Lane Medical Plaza located next to the hospital at 6550 Main Street.  Fasting is recommended, but not required.  Registration is not required.  For information, call 658-4583.

Tuesday, March 27 • Newborn Care Class • 6:30 p.m.

Lane Regional Medical Center will offer a free newborn care class in the staff development classroom.  “Baby Care Basics” covers all you need to know to care for your infant in the first weeks of life.  Partners are encouraged to attend.  Child care is not provided.  Registration is required.  For information or to register, call 654-5263.

Thursday, March 29 • Pre-K and K Round Up • 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Pre-K and Kindergarten Roundup will be held at Bellingrath Hills Elementary.  Children must be four yers old by Sept. 30, 2012 to be eligible for pre-k and five years old by Sept. 30, 2012 to be eligible for kindergarten.  Visit the registration section of Bellingrath website for proper documentation needed for registering a student.

Sunday, April 1 • Easter Celebration • 1 to 3 p.m.

St. Alphonsus Kids in Ministry will hold it’s 6th Annual Easter Celebration.  There will be an Easter Egg Hunt (by age), games, crafts, inflatable bounce, slide, obstacle course, and food.  Bring your camera to take pictures with the Easter Bunny!

Saturday, April 14 • Relay for Life • 12 noon to 12 midnight

Relay for Life will be held in the parking lot at Zoar Baptist Church, 11848 Hooper Road.  For information, call Tommie Morton at 939-6096.