Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Horsing around
McMains Children’s Development Center, a Baton Rouge organization that provides a wide range of services for children facing an even wider range of challenges, is pushing toward the end of its Capable Kids Campaign fundraiser, aimed at raising $35…
The preschool book fair at Runnels School got off to a fantasy-filled start with a Storybook Character Parade featuring preschoolers dressed up as their favorite characters, from Dazzle the Dinosaur and Pinkalicious to Alice in Wonderland and a da…
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
To honor Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary and to promote peace, Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church held a Living Rosary with students and parishioners participating Oct. 7.
The local chapter of the American Institute of Architects has awarded one of six Rose Awards to the LSU Coastal Sustainability Studio.
Cat Haven raised more than $31,000 for its no-kill mission during its Cat Tails & Cocktails fundraising party Sept. 18 at the Crowne Plaza.
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Associated Women in the Arts is holding its Exhibiting Members Art Show and Sale through Nov. 15 at the Louisiana State Archives, 3851 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge. A free reception for the show, which has the theme "From the Heart of the Artist," will…
Model trains, a cake walk and crafts will be among the highlights of the free community history festival Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Pride-Chaneyville Branch Library, 13600 Port Hudson-Pride Road, in Pride.
Alana Bonacorso, a seventh-grader at Greater Baton Rouge Hope Academy, recently displayed artwork she created in Rod Spilling's Digital Media Camp at the Hope Academy Technology Lab.
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
This week's Spotlight Classroom features Beth Crawford's eighth-grade class at Sacred Heart of Jesus School in Baton Rouge. The students were asked:
The girls cross country team from St. Michael the Archangel High School finished first in the Battlefield Cross Country Festival held Sept. 22 at the Port Hudson State Historic Site in Jackson. The meet attracted 14 varsity girls teams and 21 vars…
The architecture of A. Hays Town will be highlighted during a tour of six residential properties in Baton Rouge from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, beginning at Dixon-Smith Interiors, 1655 Lobdell Blvd.
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area was the beneficiary of the Memory Walk/Run held Oct. 6 on the Old Front Nine at LSU.
Frances Vanderwall, professor emeritus of Our Lady of the Lake College, was the speaker at the St. George Church Golden Oaks meeting Oct. 8.
Our Lady of Mercy Church in Baton Rouge was the host of a Blessing of the Pets on Oct. 7, in honor of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi which was Oct. 4.
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Sherrard Crespo, a licensed master social worker, will facilitate a Survivors of Suicide group for people who have lost a loved one to suicide from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays, beginning Nov. 1, at the Grief Recovery Center of Baton Rouge, 7939 …
More than 25 years ago, Hillar C. Moore Jr. joined other community leaders in the fight against cancer by helping start the Mary Bird Perkins Charity Golf Classic. To honor Moore, the 2018 event was renamed this year as the Hillar C. Moore Jr. Gol…
The contributions of the Spanish Isleños settlers to the culture of Louisiana were discussed during the Louisiana Genealogical and Heritage Society conference Oct. 6 at the Louisiana State Archives in Baton Rouge.
Two engineering students attending Southern University recently received $2,500 scholarships from BASF. This annual scholarship program is part of BASF’s education outreach and workforce development efforts in Louisiana.
Penniman scholarships recognizing outstanding middle school English students at Episcopal School of Baton Rouge have been awarded to Elliot Breidenbach, Class of 2024; Justin Dynes, Class of 2022; and Suzie Heneghan, Class of 2023.
Check out these Halloween-themed events in Baton Rouge.
Calls for assistance received by the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office for Oct. 4-11:
Cat Haven of Greater Baton Rouge is a nonprofit rescue organization for cats and kittens. The Cat Haven Adoption Center is at 11130 N. Harrell’s Ferry Road and is open for adoptions from noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Su…
Friends of the Animals Baton Rouge has a variety of rescued dogs available for adoption. See photos at fotabr.petfinder.com or meet them at the Dog Adoption House, 8476 Highland Road. The Dog Adoption House is open weekdays from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.…
The Street,. George Fire Department operates eight fire stations, and its two response districts are roughly separated by Airline Highway, with one zone mostly north and east of Airline Highway, while the other is south and west of Airline Highway.
The Capital Area Animal Welfare Society is a nonprofit organization committed to the well-being of animals in the Baton Rouge community by providing for and facilitating the adoption of homeless animals, teaching the community responsible companio…
Second Chance Dog Rescue is a foster-based registered 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to saving homeless dogs primarily from local shelters as well as dogs surrendered by their owners. The group believes every dog deserves a second chance. After rescu…
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Costumes needed
During the Louisiana NAACP state conference at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, the NAACP announced a partnership with Regions Bank to provide free financial education and training across the state.
More than 2,000 people are expected to gather at the Raising Cane's River Center from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, for CourseCon, a forum on Baton Rouge’s urban community, renewal opportunities, and eradicating violence and poverty in neighborhoods.
Big Buddy is seeking 100 volunteers for its Day of the Mentor on Oct. 26.
The Better Business Bureau of South Central Louisiana will present its Douglas Manship Sr. Torch Awards for ethics in business during a ceremony from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 23 at L'Auberge Casino, 77 L'Auberge Ave., Baton Rouge.
The Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation has awarded its 2018 Ronnie Edwards Scholarship to Taria Dearbone, a 2018 graduate of Baton Rouge Magnet High School.
Six music students at Episcopal School of Baton Rouge recently achieved district and state honors.
More than 30 fire inspectors from nine Louisiana fire departments gathered Sept. 28 at the St. George Fire Department for a daylong training session on state code and manufacturer requirements for kitchen fire suppression systems.
Apprenticeships in high-demand tech occupations are available through Apprenti Louisiana, a pilot program of the Baton Rouge Area Chamber in partnership with NexusLA and the Louisiana Workforce Commission. Selected candidates will be trained and p…
Friends of the LSU Textile and Costume Museum held its annual meeting at the LSU Human Ecology Building on Sept. 15.
Cat Haven of Greater Baton Rouge is a nonprofit rescue organization for cats and kittens. The Cat Haven Adoption Center is at 11130 N. Harrell’s Ferry Road and is open for adoptions from noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Su…
Friends of the Animals Baton Rouge has a variety of rescued dogs available for adoption. See them online at fotabr.petfinder.com or meet them at the Dog Adoption House, a pleasant, homelike facility at 8476 Highland Road. The Dog Adoption House is…
Second Chance Dog Rescue is a foster-based registered 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to saving homeless dogs primarily from local shelters as well as dogs surrendered by their owners. The group believes every dog deserves a second chance. After rescu…
The St. George Fire Department operates eight fire stations, and its two response districts are roughly separated by Airline Highway, with one zone mostly north and east of Airline Highway, while the other is south and west of Airline Highway.
Wednesday, October 03, 2018
Art in motion gala
The Capital Area Animal Welfare Society will hold a volunteer fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 6 at the CAAWS shelter at 6357 Quinn Drive, Baton Rouge.
A Caldecott Medal-winning author and illustrator, Brian Floca, will give a presentation on his work at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, at the Main Library at Goodwood, 7711 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge.
A Stewards of Children workshop for parents, grandparents and others seeking to prevent and respond effectively to child sexual abuse will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2021 Tara Blvd., Baton Rouge.
Four professionals — and parents — will share secrets and surprising facts on successful parenting in a free, four-part series during the Christian education hour beginning at 9:15 a.m. Sundays, Oct. 21-Nov. 11, at St. James Episcopal Church, 205 …
Dr. Burke “Jay” Brooks, chairman of the hematology/oncology department at Ochsner Cancer Center Baton Rouge has listed four forms of breast self-awareness as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.