What’s Happening Around Central

CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central:

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.

Friday, March 23 and Saturday, March 24 • Cookin in Central

Starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, be part of Central’s premiere communitywide event, Cookin in Central.  This year, the giant party will be held at the Village at Magnolia Square on Lovett Road.  It continues Saturday morning with great food, entertainment, and live and silent auctions.

Saturday, March 17 • Gator Baseball Fundraiser

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

Monday, March 19 • Republican Women of Central Meeting • 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Republican Women of Central invite you to join them for the 2nd Amendment Rights and Conceal and Carry Gun Laws Meeting and Dinner at Kristenwood, 14025 Greenwell Springs.  Cost is $20 per person including meeting, dinner, and door prize drawings.  Guest speakers will be Gordon Hutchinson and Lydia Reynerson.

Monday, March 19 • CORE 4 Informational Meeting • 6 p.m.

Counselors will begin meeting next week with 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students for scheduling.  To help with this process there will be an informational meeting about CORE 4, Basic Core, individual graduation plans, and scheduling for next year in the Central High cafeteria.  You will receive information that might make planning your child’s schedule for next year a little easier.

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 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.

Friday, March 23 • Central Wide College Age Worship Service • 7:30 p.m.

A Central wide college age worship service will be held at First Baptist Church Central, 9676 Sullivan Road.  There will be worship, message, and food.  For information, call 261-3722.

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

The Baker Civic Club is hosting its 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.

Thursday, March 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.

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.