What’s Happening Around Central

CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central:

Sunday, August 12 • Blood Drive • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Blackwater Methodist Church is holding a blood drive.  All donors should eat first and bring a picture ID.  For information contact, Our Lady of the Lake Blood Bank at 765-8843.

Monday, August 13 • Congestive Heart Failure Education Program • 10 a.m.

Lane Regional Medical Center will hold a free education and support program for congestive heart failure patients and their caregivers.  Topic is “Back to the Basics” with a food focus.  Registration is required and seating is limited.  Free lunch will be provided.  Call 654-5263 to register.

Tuesday, August 14 • Diabetes Support Group • 6 p.m.

You’re invited to Lane Regional Medical Center’s Diabetes Support Group.  Lane welcomes all who have Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes including family, friends, and any others in a supporting role.  Registration is not required.  For information, contact Sherri Brady, RN at 658-4583.

Thursday, August 16 • Woman’s New Life Center Open House • 5 to 7 p.m.

Woman’s New Life Center will have an Open House at 760 Colonial Drive off Goodwood Blvd.  For information, visit www.womansnewlife.com.

Friday, August 17 • ‘Love Worth Fighting For’ • 7 p.m.

Kirk Cameron, star of the hit movie Fireproof, will be the featured speaker at Bethany Church (South Campus) in Baton Rouge.  Cameron, along with musical guest Warren Barfield are taking part in Feed Your Faith’s national “Love Worth Fighting For” tour, an event designed to strengthen and encourage all relationships, including marriages.  Tickets range from $20 to $35 each.  For information or to order tickets, visit www.feedyourfaith.org.

Friday, August 17, Saturday, August 18 • Fundraisers for Lawson Hebert

Baton Rouge Fire Dept. will hold a Jambalaya Fundraiser on Friday, Aug. 17, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 11010 Coursey Blvd.  Meals are $5.  The Central Fire Dept. will hold a Barbeque Chicken Fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 18, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 11646 Sullivan Road.  Meals are $5.  Lawson is the son of Kyle and Mindy Hebert of Central.  He was born June 6 and has been diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder.

Saturday, August 18 • Pet Adoption • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The SPCA of Livingston will hold an adoption event at the PetSmart on Millerville.  There will be lots of dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens.

Saturday, August 18 • Food and Magic Show • 5:30 p.m.

The Prime Timers of St. Alphonsus will host a Finger Food and Magic Show in the St. Francis Room.  Louis “Neck” Forrest will the guest magician.  Cost is $5 per person.

Sunday, August 19 • Evangelist Greg McCool • 11 a.m.

Grace United Pentecostal Church, 13845 Hooper Road, and Pastor Murphy and the congregation invites the community to join in for the music and ministry of evangelist Greg McCool.  For information, call 615-8000 or go to www.graceupc.com.

Tuesday, August 21 • “Ask the Doctor” • 12 noon

Dr. Stephen Jones, Lane Family Practice and Sports Medicine, will discuss ways to prevent and treat the most common weekend warrior injuries during an “Ask the Doctor” Lunch and Learn session in the staff development classroom at Lane Regional Medical Center.  The session is free and includes a light lunch.  Advance reservations are required by calling 654-5263.

Thursday, August 23 • Faithful Citizenship • 7 p.m.

Deacon Jodi Moscona will be at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and will speak about Faithful Citizenship.  Mark your calendar for this event!

Saturday, August 25 • 6th Annual Cub Scout Kick-Off • 12 noon to 3 p.m.

Cub Scout Pack 125 invites all 1st through 5th grade boys of St. Alphonsus Parish and School to join in the 6th Annual Kick-Off in the St. Alphonsus Family Center.  If you are interested in Cub Scouting, join in a day of fun and meet the members of Pack 125.  For information, contact Genet Scarbrough, Cubmaster at cubmasterpack125@hotmail.com.

Tuesday, August 28 • Free Prenatal Class • 6:30 p.m.

Lane Regional Medical Center will offer a free prenatal class in the staff development classroom.  “The Pregnancy Workshop” is an overview of what to expect for the soon-to-be mom.  We recommend you attend this class during your first or second trimester.  Partners are encouraged to attend.  Child care is not provided.  Registration is required.  For information or to register, call 654-5263.

Wednesday, August 29 • Parent’s Night • 7 p.m.

There will be a Parent’s Night for parents interested in the Cub Scouting program in the St. Francis Room at St. Alphonsus Church.  For information, contact Genet Scarbrough, Cubmaster at cubmasterpack125@hotmail.com.