Central Relay for Life Set for Saturday

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.

April 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 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 14, 21, and 28 • Church Services • 5 p.m.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Baton Rouge will hold services at the Hampton Inn on Rushing Road in Denham Springs during April.

Tuesday, April 17 • Summer Activities Expo • 7 p.m.

Parents and grandparents — last chance to sign your child up for summer fun!  The Central Community Alliance will sponsor an expo for groups providing activities for school age children and youth.  Included are area church functions, summer camps, Parish library activities, and team sports opportunities.  This will take place in the DEMCO meeting room, 16262 Wax Road.  Each activity group will present an overview of their activities and allow parents and children to visit displays, acquire information, and register for their event.  Visit www.centralcommunityalliance.org for details or contact Harry Rauls at hrauls@cox.net with “Summer fun in Central” in the subject line.

Tuesday, April 17 • Central Bloomers • 7 p.m.

The Central Bloomers Garden Club will present William Roundtree, landscape architect.  Roundtree will present a free and information packed program on the topic of “Louisiana Landscape” at the Greenwell Springs Library, 11300 Greenwell Springs.  Refreshments will be provided by members of the garden club.

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.

Saturday, April 21 • Men’s Prayer Breakfast • 8 a.m.

Life Church Central, 10523 Lovett Road, will have a Men’s Prayer Breakfast.  For information, call 261-5309.

Sunday, April 22 • Ignite Service

Life Church Central, 10523 Lovett Road, will have an Ignite Service.  Come Ignite your life!  For information, call 261-5309.

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.

April 27, 28, and 29 • Festival of Two Rivers

St. Alphonsus Parish Community would like to welcome you to the 4th Annual Festival of Two Rivers Friday, April 27, 5 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, April 28, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, April 29, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Games, rides, food, local Central talent, live bands, and much more!  Unlimited Festival ride passports now available in the church or school office.  For information call 261-4650 or visit www.st-alphonsus.net.

Friday, April 27 • Movie Night • 7 p.m.

Life Church Central, 10523 Lovett Road, will have Movie Night.  For information, call 261-5309.

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.

Saturday, May 5 • Mother Daughter Tea • 2 p.m.

Life Church Central, 10523 Lovett Road, will have a Mother Daughter Tea.  For information, call 261-5309.

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 12 • St. Jude Bike-A-Thon • 8:30 a.m.-12 noon

The 29th Annual St. Jude Bike-A-Thon will be held rain or shine at Bellingrath Elementary School.  Prizes will be awarded. This year’s bike-a-thon is in memory of AC “Tommy” Thomas.  For information, contact Chuck at 261-0555 or 603-6100 and Dr. LoBue at 261-6000.

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.