Cuts for a Cure at Capalli’s Nov. 6

CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central:

Friday, November 4 • Blood Drive • 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

United Blood Services will hold a blood drive at Lane Regional Medical Center.  Donors are encouraged to sign up online at www.bloodhero.com, sponsor code: LaneRegional.

Sunday, November 6 • Cuts for a Cure • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Capalli Hair Salon, 11417 Sullivan Road, is sponsoring Cuts for a Cure.  Get a shampoo and cut from one of Capalli’s elite stylist.  David Tiger Express Deli will be providing plate lunches for sale and the Hot Moms Club Central Chapter will have home-made deserts for purchase.  All proceeds raised will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.  Pre-order lunches at Capalli’s.  For information, call 261-1841.

Tuesday, November 8 • Diabetes Support Group • 6 to 7:30 p.m.

When you have diabetes, proper foot care is very important.  Dr. Japera Levine, of the Foot and Ankle Institute in Zachary, will speak on foot care in diabetes at the Diabetes Support Group meeting.  We invite all who have Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes including family and friends.  For information, contact Sherri Brady at 225-658-4583.

Thursday, November 10 • Annulments • 7 to 8 p.m.

Have you ever wondered what are annulments and why do we need them?  Fr. Mike Moroney will answer any questions you may have concerning the annulment process.  The program is sponsored by the Renewed Hope Ministries and will be at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church.  For information, contact Deacon Ronnie Hebert at 261-6517 or rjhebert@diobr.org or Olga Johnson at 261-4644 or dre@alphonsus.org.

Thursday, November 10 • Mayor’s Veterans Celebration • 6 p.m.

Mayor Mac Watts invites everyone to the Mayor’s Annual Veterans Celebration at Grace UPC across from Wildcat Stadium on Hooper Road.  Retired Gen. Hunt Downer will be the keynote speaker.  Come out and honor those who have served and continue to serve our great country.

Friday, November 11 • Chicken BBQ Fundraiser • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Magnolia United Methodist Church, 16024 Greenwell Springs Road, will hold its annual Fall Chicken BBQ and Garage Sale.  The cost is $7 and includes half a chicken, baked beans, cole slaw, roll, and a cookie.  Tickets can be purchased from individual church members or the church office from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday.  For information, call 261-2789 or Herman Rogillio at 335-3100.  Walk-ins welcome.  The garage sale will be held 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the church

Monday, November 14 • Congestive Heart Failure Program • 10 a.m. to 12 noon

Lane Regional Medical Center will hold a free education and support program for congestive heart failure patients and their caregivers in the staff development classroom.  Registration is required and seating is limited.  Free lunch will be provided.  Call 654-5263 to register.

Tuesday, November 15 • Recycle Day • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

American Recycles Day will be held at Central Intermediate School.  Deliver your recyclable aluminum cans and plastic bottles to the gym from 9 to 11 a.m.  After 11 a.m., please put your items in the blue recycle bins in front of the school.  The 4th grade class will greet you and ask you to sign a recycling pledge.

Tuesday, November 15 • “Ask the Doctor” Lunch & Learn • 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Dr. Adam Whatley, an orthopaedic surgeon with Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic, will address arthritis associated with knee paid and other orthopaedic concerns during an “Ask the Doctor” Lunch and Learn session in the staff development classroom at Lane Regional Medical Center in Zachary.  Advance reservations are required by calling 654-5263.  The session is free an includes a light lunch.

November 15 through 17 • CHS Library Book Fair

A Library Book Fair will be held at the Central High School Library.

November 18 and 19 • Broadmoor Arts & Crafts Festival

The 38th Annual Broadmoor High Arts & Crafts Festival will be Friday, Nov. 18, 4 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  There will be over 200 outstanding artists on campus.  Admission is $3 per person (13 and older) and age 12 and under is free of charge.  A free shuttle bus service will be provided from the Broadmoor Shopping Center and Broadmoor Middle School.  A $2 parking fee will be charged for the east student parking lot and for use of the grass lots on the BHS campus.

Tuesday, November 29 • “Ask the Doctor” Lunch & Learn • 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Dr. Joshua Best, an OB/GYN with Bayou Regional Women’s Clinic, will discuss medical and surgical treatment options for heavy bleeding and other gynecologic issues during the “Ask the Doctor” Lunch and Learn session in the staff development classroom at Lane Regional Medical Center in Zachary.  Advance reservations are required by calling 654-5263.  The session is free and includes a light lunch.

Thursday, December 1 • Zoar Baptist Church Ladies’ • Christmas Bazaar and Dinner

If you are interested in being a vendor for the Zoar Baptist Church Ladies’ Christmas Bazaar and Dinner, contact Sonya at sonya.aydell@gmail.com or 261-3434.  Booth rentals are $30 and deadline to apply is Sunday, Nov. 6.

December 3 and 4 • The Gift of Christmas

The Greenwell Baptist Church Choir and Orchestra will present “The Gift of Christmas” Saturday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 4 at 10 a.m.  The church is located at 19421 Greenwell Springs Road.