What’s Happening Around Central

THIRD STREET FILM FESTIVAL — “Welcome to the Family,” a short film written, produced, and starring two local kids, was chosen for the Third Street Film Festival Dec. 29 at the Manship Theatre.  Ashleigh Martin and Brock Kaufman produced the film in 48 hours for the 48 Hour Film Festival.  The short was nominated for Crowd Favorite and the festival before being chosen for the Third Street Festival.  Brock is the son of Mike and Tina Kaufman and is a student at Central Middle School.  He recently starred in the holiday movie “The Christmas Angel.”  Ashleigh is the daughter of Kirk and Kathy Martin and goes to school at Northwestern Middle in Zachary.  Both are honor roll students and are in gifted and talented programs.

CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around the Capital City:

Now through March 30 • Wildcat Wrestling Club

Wildcat Wrestling is a competitive wrestling club for children 5 to 18 years of age that teaches self-discipline, self-control, work ethic, and perseverance.  The Club will run Jan. 8 through March 30.  For information, contact Justin Stafford, 333-1544 or jstafford@centralcss.org or Casey Kirk, 802-1033 or Casey.dkirk@gmail.com.

Thursday, January 10 • Medical Explorer Post Program • 7 p.m.

Are you a mature student, age 15 to 18, interested in a career in health care?  The Medical Explorer Post Program might be for you.  The first meeting will be held at the City Parish Emergency Communication/Operations Center, 3773 Harding Blvd.  As a Medical Explorer you will receive valuable experience needed for many health care programs.  For information, contact EMS at 389-5155 or email atoups@brgov.com.

Saturday, January 12 • Geaux Fish Trout Rodeo

BREC will hold its annual Geaux Fish Rainbow Trout Fishing Rodeo at 8:30 a.m. at Zachary Community Park, 20055 Hwy. 964 and 12:30 p.m. at Perkins Road Community Park, 7122 Perkins Road.  Awards will be given for casting, smallest and largest fish, and the family who catches the most fish.  For information, call 272-9200, ext. 435 or visit brec.org.

Tuesday, January 15 • CAYL Coaches Meeting • 6:30 p.m.

CAYL will hold a Coaches Meeting at the Central High School cafeteria, 10200 East Brookside.

Tuesday, January 15 • Central Community Alliance Public Forum • 7 p.m.

The Central Community Alliance will hold a Public Forum at the DEMCO Meeting Room, 16262 Wax Road.  Guest speaker will be Wade Giles, president of the Central economic Development Foundation.  The topic will be Economic Development in Central.

Thursday, January 17 • Ascension Roundtable • 11:30 a.m.

Scott McKay, publisher of the internet political newspaper, The Hayride, will be the featured speaker at the Ascension GOP Roundtable, sponsored by Ascension Republican Women at Kamal’s Kafe, 13091 Airline Hwy. in Gonzales.  Cost is $15.  The Roundtable is open to the public.  For information or reservations, call 644-5728.

Thursday, January 24 • AARP Driver Safety Course • 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The AARP Driver Safety Course will be held at Lane Regional Medical Center.  This refresher course is for drivers age 50 and older.  Class size is limited and registration is required.  For information or to pre-register, call 654-5263.

Wednesday, January 30 • Lunch and Learn • 12 to 1 p.m.

Selective Hearing is hosting a free Lunch and Learn at Lane Regional Medical Center.  Join Dr. Erica Ray for an educational seminar on the latest and greatest hearing instruments.  Space is limited and reservations are required.  For information or to pre-register, call 243-6129.

Tuesday, February 5 • 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.