What’s Happening Around Central

CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central:

Thursday, November 8 • Veterans Day Service • 7 p.m.

The City of Central will honor those who have served our country at Grace UPC, 13845 Hooper Road.  The City of Central Chorus will be singing along with the Grace Praise team and the Central High School Jazz Band.  Guest speaker will be Rev. John Green.  Refreshments will be served after the service.

November 9 and 10 • Garage Sale

Foster Road Baptist Church, 11333 Foster Rd., will have a Garage Sale to benefit the Children’s Department.  The garage sale will be Friday, Nov. 9, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 10, 7 a.m. to 12 noon.  Baby items, clothes, books, piano, organ, etc.

Friday, November 9 • Blue Tie Service • 9 a.m.

Everyone is invited to the 3rd Annual Blue Tie Service being held at Central Private School.  Guest speakers are Central Middle student Micah Barnett; Gold Star family of 1st Lt. Christopher Barnett; graduate of Central Private and wounded warrior, Bobby Westbrook, and Claudia Billiot, a veteran and Gold Star Sister of SPC Marisol Heredia.  Blue Star and Gold Star families will be present.

Saturday, November 10 • Shoe Box Packing Party • 9 a.m. to 12 noon

The 3rd Annual Operation Christmas Child She Box packing party will be held at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church.  We invite the community to help pack shoe box gifts that will be sent around the world.  If you would like to donate items visit samaritanspurse.org/occ to view a complete listing of items.  For information, call 261-2246.  Greenwell Springs Baptist will be serving as an Operation Christmas Child Relay Center Nov. 12 through 19.  Go to GSBCLa.com for hours when you can drop off your gift-filled shoeboxes.

Saturday, November 10 • Blood Drive & Jambalaya • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

There will be a blood drive and jambalaya fundraiser for Megan Achord Stinson, who suffers from Myasthenia, in the Winn Dixie parking lot.  Jambalaya plates are $6 (jambalaya, salad, and bread).  Proceeds will go to help her with medical bills.

Sunday, November 11 • Veterans Mass • 10 a.m.

St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church, 14040 Greenwell Springs Road, will celebrate a Veterans Mass honoring Veterans of all branches of the U.S. military.  The event is open to the public and will include special recognition of attending veterans from each military branch.  Guest speaker will be Brig. Gen. Richard W. Averitt, retired.  St. Alphonsus will be collecting small size toiletries for the Blue Star Mothers to send to U.S. soldiers overseas.  These items can be brought to all the masses on the weekend of Nov. 10 and 11 or dropped off at the church office during business hours.  For information, call 261-4650.

Tuesday, November 13 • Victory Harvest Church MOPS

9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Victory Harvest Church MOPS will meet on the second Tuesday of each month at Victory Harvest Church, 3953 N. Flannery Road.  Limited childcare is available.  Moms should email Barbara Womack at vhcmops@cox.net or call 275-5255 to check availability.  Mothers who are pregnant with their first child or have a preschooler K-5 or younger are invited to join the group.

Wednesday, November 14 • Central Community Thanksgiving Worship Service • 7 p.m.

A Central Community Thanksgiving Worship Service will be held at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church, 19421 Greenwell Springs.  Message by Donnie Shaffer of Central Church, music by Greenwell Springs Baptist Church choir an orchestra and guest Central area worship teams, and scripture readings and prayers by Central area pastors.  Sponsored by Central Area Pastor’s Association.

November 16 and 17 • Broadmoor Arts & Crafts Festival

The 39th Broadmoor High Arts & Crafts Festival will be Friday, Nov. 16, 4 to 9p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  There will be over 200 outstanding artists on campus.  Admission is $3 per person (13 & order); age 12 and under, free of charge.  A free shuttle bus service is provided from the Broadmoor Shopping Center and Broadmoor Middle. A $2 parking fee will be charged for the east student parking lot and for use of the grass lots on the BHS campus.  For information, call 926-1420 or visit broadmoorhigh.ebrschools.org/explore.cfm/artscraftsfestival.

November 16 and 17 • Mayor’s Food Bank Challenge

The Mayor’s Food Bank Challenge, Mayor Mac Watts of Central vs. Mayor David Amrhein of Zachary, will be held Friday, Nov. 16, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (free dinner with five non-perishable items 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and Saturday, Nov. 17, 8 a.m. to 12 noon (free hot dog with five non-perishable items 11 a.m. to 12 noon) at Starkey Academy, 10510 Joor Road.  All food collected in Central goes to the Central Community Food Bank.

Tuesday, November 20 • CCA Meeting • 7 p.m.

Central Community Alliance meeting will be held at the DEMCO, 16262 Wax Road.  Guest speaker will be Sheriff Sid Gautreaux with the EBR Sheriff’s Department.  He will give an update on issues in Central as well as how to prepare yourself for safety around the holiday season.

Saturday, November 24 • Kicking Up Your Heels • 7 to 10 p.m.

The PrimeTimers of St. Alphonsus are sponsoring a dance at Kristenwood Reception Hall, 14025 Greenwell Springs Road.  Dancing with the LA 1 Band.  Tickets at the church office for $10 per person. BYOB, optional set-ups available, cash bar.  Everyone 21 years of age or older.

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

Lane Regional Medical Center will offer a free newborn baby care class in the staff development classroom.  “Baby Care Basics” covers all you need to know to care for your newborn in the first weeks of life.  Partners are encouraged to attend.  Registration is required.  For information or to register, call 654-5263.

Friday, December 2 • Christmas Concert • 7 p.m.

Mark your calendars for the Livingston Parish Children’s Choirs 21st Annual Christmas Concert at Live Oak United Methodist Church in Watson.  The program will feature three choirs and they will perform traditional Christmas favorites as well as works by master composers.  Tickets are $5.  For information, visit LPCCsing.org.

Saturday, December 8 • Merry CHRISTmas VBS • 1 to 4:30 p.m.

Grace Presbyterian Church, 9556 Joor Road, is excited about Vacation Bible School at Christmas!  Merry CHRISTmas VBS is a one-afternoon event in the activities building.  Chidren ages 4 through 4th grade are invited to spend the afternoon finding Jesus in Christmas while parents are busy with shopping, baking, wrapping, or just resting.  The afternoon will be filled with Bible lessons, crafts, games, snacks, and music.  Registration is available by visiting www.gracepresbyterianbr.net or registration forms are available at the church.  Registration deadline is Monday, Dec. 3.

Sunday, December 9 • Tribute to Elvis • 4:30 p.m.

Kraig Parker’s World Premier Tribute to Elvis–Christmas Edition will be at the LSU Union Theater.  Don’t miss this amazing tribute to the King, staring internationally acclaimed performer Kraig Parker and his Las Vegas Show Band. Tickets are $36 to $44.  For information, call 578-5128 or visit www.uniontheater.lsu.edu.

Saturday, April 27 • Central Class of ’83 Reunion • 7:30 to 11 p.m.

Central High Class of ’83 will have a reunion at De la Ronde Hall, 320 Third Street, Ste. 201, Baton Rouge.  Cost is $55 per person before Dec. 31; $65 per person before Jan. 3, 2013; and $75 at the door.  Entertainment will be the Chris Leblanc Band.  There will be a buffet and a cash bar.  For information, contact Tami Helmke Misuraca at 937-4083 or email chs1983@cox.net