Join Central Cleanup Day This Saturday

CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central:

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!  For information call 261-4650 or 261-5299  or visit www.st-alphonsus.net or www.stalphonsusbr.org.

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

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

Saturday, April 28 • Central Cleanup Event • 8 to 10 a.m.

The Central Leadership For Tomorrow is hosting the 1st Spring Central Cleanup.  Everyone is invited to meet in the parking lot located at Hooper and Sullivan and work their way out towards Joor and Wax.

Saturday, April 28 • Youth Fundraiser • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Bethany Baptist of Baywood will have a Youth Fundraiser.  Barbeque chicken dinners are $8 and there will be an auction.  For information, call 572-8790 or 572-8778.

Sunday, April 29 • Mo Isom at Covenant Church • 10:30 a.m.

Record-breaking goalie for the LSU women’s soccer team, Mo Isom, will be guest speaker at Covenant Community Church, 22325 Greenwell Springs.  For information, call 261-3088.

Tuesday, May 1 • CCAF Community Meeting • 6 to 7 p.m.

Central Community Assistance Foundation (CCAF) will hold a community meeting at Cornerstone Fellowship, 9611 Blackwater Road.  We are looking for volunteers to help with committees.  For information, call 571-3337 or visit helpcentralstudents.com.

May 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 • Scale Down Sessions • 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.

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

Thursday, May 3 • National Day of Prayer • 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Everyone is invited to attend the observance at the Central Middle School on the corner of Hooper and Sullivan.  Join in prayer for the churches, businesses, schools, families, and government.  Sponsored by the Central Area Pastors Association.

May 5 and 6 and May 12 and 13 • Parade of Homes

During the upcoming Parade of Homes, Greystone Golf and Country Club will partner with OLOL Foundation and the “Driving the Future Campaign” to raise money for the Children’s Hospital.  The five red Lexus vehicles will be on display for the two weekends of the Parade of Homes.  For information, contact Jodi Ruiz at 667-6744 ext. 105 or Ron Menville at 667-6744 ext. 106.

Saturday, May 5 • CPR Class • 1 p.m.

The Central Fire Department is having a 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.

May 7, 8, and 10 • Homeschoolers EOG Testing

Classical Conversations is offering Stanford 1- EOG testing for homeschoolers at Florida Blvd. Baptist Church, 10915 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge.  For information or register, visit cctestingservices.com.

Tuesday, May 8 • Diabetes Support Group • 6 to 7 p.m.

You’re invited to Lane Regional Medical Center’s Diabetes Support Group.  Registration is not required.  For information, contact Sherri Brady, RN at 658-4583.

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 12 • 10th Annual Zoar Car Show • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The 10th Annual Car Show will be held at Zoar Baptist Church.  Vehicle pre-registration is $15 which includes lunch.  Vehicle registration fee day of car show is $20 which includes lunch.  Trophies and awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for all classes and categories.  Free admission, free food, and door prizes.

May 14 through 16 • Homeschoolers EOG Testing

Classical Conversations is offering Stanford 1- EOG testing for homeschoolers at Mission Church of Christ, 2300 Church St., Zachary.  For information or register, visit cctestingservices.com.

Monday, May 14 • Heart Failure Education 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.  The topic will be “Medication Management” and the food focus is “Backyard BBQ.”  Registration is required and seating is limited.  For information or to register, call 654-5263.

Thursday, May 17 • Power Up Safely!  A Night of Internet Safety • 6:30 p.m.

“Power Up Safely!” will feature topics on Internet safety, social networking, online solicitation of minors, and cyber-bullying.  The event is sponsored by the Central Community School System and the CCSS Title I Department and will be held in the Central High Theatre.

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.

Tuesday, May 22 • “Ask the Doctor” • 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Dr. Joshua Best, an OB/Gyn with Bayou Regional Women’s Clinic will discuss effective treatment for the symptoms of menopause during the “Ask the Doctor” Lunch and Learn session in the staff development classroom at Lane Regional Medical Center.  Advance reservations are required by call 654-5263.  The session is free and includes a light lunch.

Thursday, May 31 • Safe Sitter Babysitter Training • 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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

Saturday, June 2 • Knights of Columbus Fundraiser • 7 to 10 p.m.

Knights of Columbus will hold a fundraiser at Kristenwood featuring Van Broussard.  Tickets are $40 per couple.  For information, call Wayne Messina at 505-7137 or 261-4771.

Saturday, June 2 • CHS Class of ’97 Reunion • 7 to 10 p.m.

The Central High School Class of 1997 is having their 15th reunion at The Varsity Theater in Baton Rouge.  Tickets are $28.50 a person if purchased on Paypal and $27 a person if purchased through mail.  For information, see Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/centralhighschool1997 or email centralHSclassof1997@gmail.com.

Tuesday, June 5 • Billy Cannon/Dalton Jones Golf Scramble & Social

The Billy Cannon/Dalton Jones Golf Scramble and Social will be held at the Bluffs to benefit Lou Paternostro.

June 25 through 27 • Todd McClure Youth Football Camp • 6 to 8 p.m.

Central High School and Coach Sid Edwards will hold the 2nd Annual Todd McClure Youth Football Camp at Central High School practice field.  Camp is for ages 7 through incoming freshmen and the camp is free.  First 200 to register will receive a T-shirt.  Register online at www.centralyouthfootball.net.