What’s Happening Around Central

What’s Happening Around Central

CHAISLYN KING, 11, of Central, has been selected to play the role of Arieal in Playmakers production of “The Little Mermaid, Jr.” at the Reily Theatre on the LSU Campus.  Performances are Friday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 6 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 7 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.  Tickets are $12.  For tickets, call 578-6996 or visit www.playmakersbr.org to purchase tickets online.  Chaislyn shares the lead role with another actor.  Her performances are Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 11 a.m., and Sunday at 6 p.m.

CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central:

Friday, September 28 • Meet & Greet Block Party • 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

The Mike Walker for Mayor-President campaign will host a Meet and Greet Block Party featuring David St. Romain at Uncle Earl’s, 3753 Perkins Road.  Mike will be on hand with several Republican candidates for Metro Council.  $10 cover charge.  Must be 21.  For information or to RSVP, visit www.mikewalker.net.

Saturday, September 29 • City of Central Bed Race • 9 a.m. to 12 noon

The City of Central Rotary Club is hosting “Bedlam in Central.”  Team will compete for the titles of Favorite Sleepwear, Best Decorated Bed, and the Fastest Bed.  The event will feature fun activities for the entire family with activities for children, a silent auction, and jambalaya prepared by Jerry Lee.  The event will be held at the Starkey School site on Joor Road.  100 percent of proceeds will benefit the Central Community Assistance Foundation.  For information, contact Jennifer Hinton at 925-8900, ext. 722 or jhinton@emcobr.com.

Tuesday, October 2 • St. Alphonsus Health Fair • 8 a.m. to 12 noon

Health Fair 2012 will be held at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 14040 Greenwell Springs, in the St. Francis Room.  Free screenings, health information, door prizes, and refreshments.

Friday, October 5 • Selective Hearing Anniversary • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Selective Hearing is hosting a special 2nd Anniversary event at their office, 6110 Main St., Ste. D.  There will be a free hearing screening, free clean and check of your hearing device, free pack of batteries for any hearing aid user, free “Hear the Tigers Roar” t-shirt while supplies last, and demonstration of bluetooth technology.  Register for door prizes.  For information, call 243-6129 or 1-877-358-6130.

Sunday, October 7 • Nutcracker Auditions

The Tri-Parish Ballet will hold auditions for The Nutcracker at Odyssey Academy of Dance, 31342 Hwy. 16 in Denham Springs, for children seven years through advanced dancers.  More than 100 children will be selected to perform with the Houston Ballet II.  Audition times are: 1 p.m. boys, 1:30 p.m. girls 7-9, 2:30 p.m. girls 10-13, 3:30 p.m. girls 14 and up, and 4:15 p.m. advanced dancers.  For information, call Odyssey Academy of Dance at 665-3414 or email triparishballet@aol.com.

October 8 through 31 • Blackwater Pumpkin Patch

The Pumpkin Patch is coming!  Blackwater United Methodist Church, 10000 Blackwater Rd., is once again hosting its incredible Pumpkin Patch with literally thousands of pumpkins for sale!  All sales profits go to benefit missions supported by the church.  Featured will be games, hay rides, car show, crafts fair, space walk, and many other activities.  Bring the whole family.  No admission!  For information, call 261-4646 or visit www.blackwaterumc.org.

Saturday, October 20 • Pumpkin Patch Car Show • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Exhibitor spaces are available for the third annual Pumpkin Patch Car Show at Blackwater United Methodist Church, 10000 Blackwater Rd.  Open reservation ($20) will begin at 8 a.m. the day of the show.  For information, contact Ben Browning at 261-2546, John Dixon at 261-7557, or Blackwater United Methodist at 261-4646.

Saturday, October 27 • Pumpkin Patch Craft Show • 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Pumpkin Patch Craft Show will be held at Blackwater United Methodist Church, 10000 Blackwater Rd.  Booth rental is still available, with indoor booths and electricity available.  For information, contact Jo Anne Lewis at 261-4646 or Joanne@blackwaterumc.org.

Saturday, October 27 • Benefit Golf Tournament • 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A four-man Scramble Golf Tournament will be held at Fennwood Country Club, 6003 Fennwood Dr., Zachary, for Michael “Keith” Crochet.  Cost is $400 per team; $450 Gold Sponsor team and ad at hole; $100 Silver Sponsor ad at hole; $20 per person for hole in one.  Breakfast and lunch to be provided.  Auction and raffle.  For information, contact Brenda Yarbrough at 954-0865 or Yogi Doyle at 933-6794.

October 29 and 30 • Central Private Biddy Ball Camp • 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Central Private will hold a Biddy Ball Mini-Camp at the Central Private Gym.  Players will receive coaching from Henry Gantz and players from both district championship boys and girls teams.  Cost is $40.  For information, email hhgantz@gmail.com.

 

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