Central High School Presents ‘Peter Pan’

CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central:

Now through July • Jr. Wildcats Athletics

The Central High School strength and conditioning staff is now offering group training sessions for the young athletes, ages nine through 8th grade, of Central.  There are four sessions.  Each session is $100.  For information, contact Coach Gardner at mgardner@centralcss.org.

March 22 through 25 • Peter Pan

The Central High School Musical Department will present “Peter Pan” in the Central High Theatre.  Ticket prices are reserve seating $12 in advance, general admission $10 in advance and $15 at the door.  For information, contact 261-3438.

March 23 and 24 • Cookin in Central

Starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, be part of Central’s premiere communitywide event, Cookin in Central.  This year, the giant party will be held at the Village at Magnolia Square on Lovett Road.  It continues Saturday morning with great food, entertainment, and live and silent auctions.

Friday, March 23 • Central Wide College Age Worship Service • 7:30 p.m.

A Central wide college age worship service will be held at First Baptist Church Central, 9676 Sullivan Road.  There will be worship, message, and food.  For information, call 261-3722.

Saturday, March 24 • Louisiana Presidential Primary

Louisiana Republicans and Democrats will go to the polls in separate Presidential Primaries to help express Louisiana’s preferences in the Presidential nominating process.  Voters will also choose members of the Republican and Democratic State Central Committees and members of the Republican and Democratic Parish Executive Committees.

Sunday, March 25 • Easter Egg Hunt • 1 p.m.

The Baker Civic Club is hosting its 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at 2640 N. Magnolia Dr., across the tracks near the ball park.  The hunt will be broken up into age groups for all children 12 and under.  There will be games, crafts, face painting, and snacks.

Tuesday, March 27 • Free Blood Glucose Screening • 8 to 10 a.m.

Lane Regional Medical Center will take part in the American Diabetes Association Alert Day by offering a free blood glucose screening at the Lane Medical Plaza located next to the hospital at 6550 Main Street.  Fasting is recommended, but not required.  Registration is not required.  For information, call 658-4583.

Tuesday, March 27 • Free Colorectal Screening Kits • 8 to 10 10 a.m.

Lane Regional Medical Center will distribute free colorectal cancer screening kits at the Lane Medical Plaza located next to the hospital.  For information, call 654-5263.

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

Lane Regional Medical Center will offer a free newborn care class in the staff development classroom.  “Baby Care Basics” covers all you need to know to care for your infant in the first weeks of life.  Partners are encouraged to attend.  Child care is not provided.  Registration is required.  For information or to register, call 654-5263.

Thursday, March 29 • Pre-K and K Round Up • 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Pre-K and Kindergarten Roundup will be held at Bellingrath Hills Elementary.  Children must be four years old by Sept. 30, 2012 to be eligible for pre-k and five years old by Sept. 30, 2012 to be eligible for kindergarten.  Visit the registration section of Bellingrath website for proper documentation needed for registering a student.

March 29 and 30 • Jewelry and Accessories Sale

The Lane Regional Medical Center Auxiliary will host the popular Masquerade $5 Jewelry and Accessories Sale in the staff development classroom on the first floor of the hospital Thursday, March 29, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday, March 30, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.  All proceeds go toward future Auxiliary projects and educational scholarships.  For information, call the gift shop at 658-4309.

Thursday, March 29 • Scale Down Information Sessions • 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Get started today with Scale Down, an HMR program for weight management at Lane Regional Medical Center.  Want to find out how this life-style and weight loss program can benefit you?  Call 658-4463 to schedule your free, no obligation information session.  Registration is required and space is limited.

March 31 and April 1 • “Find Us Faithful”

The youth of Bethany Baptist Church, 40963 Greenwell Springs, will present “Find Us Faithful” Saturday, March 31 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, April 1 at 10:30 a.m.  For information, call 572-8790 or 572-8778.

Sunday, April 1 • Easter Explosion

First Baptist Church of Central, 9676 Sullivan Road, is hosting Easter Explosion.  The choir will perform “Behold the Lamb,” an Easter Cantata at 10:30 a.m.  There will be a lunch and fellowship in the gym at 11:30 a.m. and kid activities start at 12:30 with crafts, pictures with baby chicks, and of course an Easter Egg Hunt!  For information, contact the office at 261-3722.

Sunday, April 1 • “Amen, Jesus I Alive” • “I’m Hoppy Jesus Is Alive”

Comite Baptist Church, 12250 Greenwell Springs, will have an 11 a.m.  worship service entitled “Amen, Jesus I Alive” presented by the Children’s Ministry.  Following worship services there will be a children and family celebration entitled “I’m Hoppy Jesus Is Alive.”  For information, call 275-3382.

Sunday, April 1 • Easter Celebration • 1 to 3 p.m.

St. Alphonsus Kids in Ministry will hold its 6th Annual Easter Celebration.  There will be an Easter Egg Hunt (by age), games, crafts, inflatable bounce, slide, obstacle course, and food.  Bring your camera to take pictures with the Easter Bunny!

Wednesday, April 4 • Babysitter Training • 8:30 a.m.

Lane Regional Medical Center will hold a Safe Sitter® babysitter training class.  The program is offered to girls and boys ages 11 to 13.  Participants learn the fundamentals of quality child care.  Class size is limited and registration is required.  Cost is $20.  For information or to pre-register, call 654-5263.

April 5, 12, 19, and 26 • Scale Down Sessions • 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Get started today with Scale Down, an HMR program for weight management at Lane Regional Medical Center.  Registration is required and space is limited.  For information or to register, call 658-4463.

Thursday, April 5 • Maundy Service • 6:30 p.m.

Comite Baptist Church, 12250 Greenwell Springs, will have Maundy Services and Observance of the Lord’s Supper.  For information, call 275-3382.

Sunday, April 8 • Easter Services

Comite Baptist Church, 12250 Greenwell Springs, will have Sunrise Services at 7 a.m.; Bible Study at 9:45 a.m., and worship services at 11 a.m. entitled “Glorious Morning…Then and Now” presented by the Adult Music Ministry.  For information, call 275-3382.

Tuesday, April 10 • Diabetes Support Group • 6 p.m.

Joey Bonin, NO-C, APRN-BC, of the Bonin Clinic will speak on “The Importance of a Healthy Diet and Medical Management of Diabetes,” including discussion of the new Ideal Protein diet, at the Lane Regional Medical Center Diabetes Support Group meeting.  For information, contact Sherri Brady at 658-4583.

Thursday, April 12 • Spring 2012 Art Show • 6 to 9 p.m.

Lewy Physical Therapy is sponsoring a Spring 2012 Art Show at 8448 Siegen Lane, between I-10 and Perkins Road.  Featuring art by Carol Arabie, Bryan Federico, Ted Mayeau, Danni Shobe, Adrianna Speer, Maria Boudreaux, Laure Williamson, Daniel Strickland, Cindy Rome, and many others.  Join for an evening of art, food, and fun benefitting Dreams Come True of Louisiana.  There will be a chefs showcase, live and silent auctions, art sale, and fun events.  For questions, raffle ticket purchases, or to make a donation, call 937-2636.

Saturday, April 14 • Relay for Life • 12 noon to 12 midnight

Relay for Life will be held in the parking lot at Zoar Baptist Church, 11848 Hooper Road.  For information, call Tommie Morton at 939-6096.

Saturday, April 14 • Salon Concert • 2 to 4 p.m.

Dr. Russ and Nancy Westfall and Jim and Gail Lloyd invite you to an afternoon concert featuring Dr. Jee-Yeoun Ko on cello and Chia-Hsing Lin on piano, Saturday, April 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Westfalls’ home, 15711 Four Oaks Dr. off Denham Rd. in Central.  All proceeds support the Blackwater United Methodist Church Choir’s trip to perform at Lincoln Center New York this summer. Tickets are $15 per person.  Adults and youth over 10 are encouraged to attend this event.   RSVP to salonconcertforbwmchoir@gmail.com is required.  Refreshments served after the concert.  Space is limited and this event will sell out, so RSVP today!

April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22 • H.O.P.E. Grief Support Group • 6:30 to 8 p.m.

The Hospice of Baton Rouge H.O.P.E. Grief Support Group will have a six week session that provides a safe place for sharing and growth through grief.  Group facilitator will be Christine Brasseaux, LMSW, HBR social worker.  The group sessions will be held at Ochsner Medical Center, 17000 Medical Center Drive.  For information or to register, contact Florence Scarle at 767-4673.

Saturday, April 21 • Spring Gala 2012 • 5 to 9:30 p.m.

St. Pius X Catholic Church, corner of Mickens and Hooper roads, will have its Spring Gala in the Activity Center Gym.  There will be a silent auction, country store, and bingo from 5 to 6:15 p.m.  Pork loin dinners will be served at 6:30 p.m. followed by dancing and music provided by Clay Boudreaux.  Dinner tickets are $10.  There will be a $1,000 and $10,000 raffle drawings.  Tickets are $1 for the $1,000 raffle and $100 for the $10,000 raffle and includes two dinner tickets.

Tuesday, April 24 • Free Prenatal Class • 6:30 p.m.

Lane Regional Medical Center will offer a free prenatal class in the staff development classroom.  Partners are encouraged to attend.  Child care is not provided.  Registration is required.  For information or to register, call 654-5263.

Saturday, May 5 • CPR Class • 1 p.m.

The Central Fire Department is having their community CPR class at the Fire Station, 11646 Sullivan Road.  Cost is $19 which covers cost of the book and American Heart Association Card.

Sunday, May 6 • Senior Recognition • 11 a.m.

Comite Baptist Church, 12250 Greenwell Springs, will have worship services honoring graduating seniors.  For information, call 275-3382.

Saturday, May 19 • Missions Golf Tournament • 8 a.m.

Comite Baptist Church will have a Homecoming — Missions Golf Tournament.  Four man scramble, $45 person/$180 team.  Open to everyone.  Proceeds benefit Children’s Summer Mission Camps.  For information, call 275-3382.

Sunday, May 20 • 60th Anniversary • 11 a.m.

Comite Baptist Church, 12250 Greenwell Springs, will have worship services celebrating their 60th Anniversary.  Dinner-on-the-grounds following services.  For information, call 275-3382.