Greenwell Springs Festival March 2-3

CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central:

February 24-March 30 • Lenten Fish Dinners • 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Magnolia United Methodist Church, 16024 Greenwell Springs, will be selling catfish dinners each Friday during Lent from Feb. 24 through March 30.  The cost per dinner is $7 which includes fish, French fries, and hushpuppies.  Businesses ordering dinners can have them delivered 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Wishing to place orders can call 261-2789 or 335-3100.

February 24-March 30 • Lenten Fish Dinners • 4 to 6 p.m.

St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 14040 Greenwell Springs, will be selling catfish dinners each Friday during Lent from Feb. 24 through March 30.  Drive thru only.

February 26 through 29 • Sermon Series

Missionary/Pastor Ed Lacy will be guest speaker during a sermon series at Friendship Baptist Church, 10011 Comite Drive.  Evening services will begin at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday morning services will begin at 10:45 a.m.

Tuesday, February 28 • Prenatal Class • 6 p.m.

Lane Regional Medical Center will offer a free prenatal class in the staff development classroom.  “The Pregnancy Workshop” is an overview of what to expect for the soon-to-be mom.  Partners are welcome to attend.  Child care is not provided.  Registration is required.  For information or to register, call 654-5263.

February 28 and 29 • LSU Mobile Classroom

The LSU Mobile Classroom is coming to Central to help you and your business.  First-class business trainers and consultants will be available to help you make your business more successful with free, intensive, business education seminars.  Pre-registration is required for sessions, due to limited seating.  The mobile classroom will be at Central City Hall, 13421 Hooper Rd., Ste. 9.  For information or to register, contact the Chamber office at 261-5818.

February 28 through March 27 • Play Production for Kids

Spring theatre classes make every kid into a star at Independence Park Theatre and Culture Center, 7800 Independence Blvd.  “Play Production for Kids,” a program for children ages 7-12, meets every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.  Space is limited to 20 children and the fee is $45.  For information, call Independence Park Theatre at 216-0660 or visit www.brec.org/theatre.

February 28 through March 27 • Advanced Acting for Kids

Spring theatre classes make every kid into a star at Independence Park Theatre and Culture Center, 7800 Independence Blvd.  “Advanced Acting for Kids,” a program for children ages 7-12, meets every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.  Space is limited to 20 children and the fee is $45.  For information, call Independence Park Theatre at 216-0660 or visit www.brec.org/theatre.

Friday, March 2 • Colorectal Cancer Screening Kits • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Lane Regional Medical Center will distribute free colorectal cancer screening kits in the front lobby of the hospital located at 6300 Main Street in Zachary.  The screening kits are for use in the privacy of your own home and are simple to use.  For information, call 654-5263.

Friday, March 2 • Glaucoma Screenings • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Louisiana Lion’s glaucoma van will be in the green space next to Lancaster House.  The screenings are sponsored by the Brownsfield Lions Club.

March 2 and 3 • Garage Sale • 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Zoar Baptist Church, corner of Hooper and Joor Road, will have a garage sale in the gym.

March 2 and 3 • Spring Festival and Craft Fair

Greenwell Springs Baptist Church’s 7th Annual Spring Festival and Craft Fair will be held Friday, March 2, 4 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, March 3, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.  There will be carnival rides, games, 100 craft booths, and lots of food!  Don’t miss the live auction Saturday at 1 p.m.

Friday, March 9 • Louisiana Hurricane Fundraiser Dance • 7 to 11 p.m.

Come join the Louisiana Hurricanes baseball team for good music, food, and dancing!  The menu will include jambalaya, meatballs, barbecue sausage, desserts, and more.  The dance will be held at Kristenwood, 14025 Greenwell Springs Road.  Cost is $20 per person/donation.  Non-alcoholic drinks and beer will be served.

Saturday, March 10 • Tea with the Darlings • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Come have “Tea with the Darlings” and the rest of the cast from Peter Pan!  The event will be held at the Central High cafeteria.  Cost is $10 per person and includes iced and hot teams, scones, sugar cookies, and other goodies.  Bring your cameras.  Cast members will be available for pictures.  Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Proceeds to benefit the Central High Musical Theatre.

March 22 through 25 • Peter Pan

The Central High School Musical Department will present “Peter Pan.”  For information, contact 261-3438.

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.

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

Bellingrath Hills Elementary will have Pre-K and kindergarten roundup.