What’s Happening Around Central

CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central:

Friday, July 27 • Blood Drive • 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

United Blood Services will hold a blood drive at Lane Regional Medical Center.  It is open to the public and registration is not required.  Donors are encouraged to sign up online at www.bloodhero.com, sponsor code: LaneRegional.

Friday, July 27 • AARP Driver Course • 8:30 a.m.

The AARP Driver Safety Course will be held at Lane Regional Medical Center.  This classroom refresher course for drivers age 50 and older will help you learn the effects of aging on driving and how to adjust and remain safe on today’s road.  Class size is limited and registration is required.  For information or to register, call 654-5263.

July 27 and 28 • Huge Benefit Garage Sale • 8 a.m.

A Huge Benefit Garage Sale will be held at Brownsfield Baptist Church, 11998 Plank Road.  All proceeds will go to support the China America Education Foundation in Kunming, China.

Saturday, July 28 • Benefit Garage Sale • 6 a.m. until

A Benefit Garage Sale will be held at 13336 Hooper Road, the old Neighbors Credit Union.  Bellissimo Hair Salon is doing this as a fundraiser for Michelle Lavergne, a stylists at Bellissimo.  All proceeds go to help with medical expenses.  Donations for the sale are being excepted at the salon on Friday, July 27.

Saturday, July 28 • Christmas in July • 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

You are invited to The Village at Magnolia Square’s Christmas in July.  There will be a Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m. to 12 noon and ground breaking for the park, 12 noon to 1 p.m.  There will be Develpeer hosted Poker Run, door prizes, and a grand prize for a five day Carnival Cruise for two.  For information, call 261-9110 or visit www.MagnoliaSquareCentral.com.

Tuesday, July 31 • 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.  For information or to register, call 654-5263.

Saturday, August 4 • Adopt-a-thon • 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Join the SPCA of Livingston for it’s first ever Adopt-a-thon at PetSmart on Millerville just off I-12 near Target and Lowe’s.  There will be lots of puppies, dogs, cats, and kittens available for adoption.  There will be SPCA items available for purchase plus coloring books for the kids!

Sunday, August 5 • Barbeque Benefit • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A Barbeque Benefit for Mike Thibodeaux will be held at St. Alphonsus School bus port.  Cost is $8 and includes chicken and sausage, dirty rice, green salad, and a roll.  Mike, a Central resident, is battling cancer.

August 6 through 8 • Orientation Grades 3-8 • 6 p.m.

Orientation for Central Middle: 8th, Monday, Aug. 6, CMS gym; 7th, Tuesday, Aug. 7, CMS gym; 6th, Wednesday, Aug. 8, CMS gym; 5th, Monday, Aug. 6, cafeteria; 4th, Tuesday, Aug. 7, cafeteria; and 3rd, Wednesday, Aug. 8, cafeteria.

Saturday, August 11 • Couponing Class • 10 a.m.

A free Couponing Class will be held at Life’s Journey Church on Firestation Road in Zachary.  There will be a free lunch provided.

Saturday, August 11 • Open House • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The public is invited to an Open House at Cajun Clickers Computer Club, 10120 Red Oak Drive.  There will be tours and refreshments.  Bring a friend.  For information, call 273-7113.

Saturday, August 11 • Baker Class of ’82 Reunion

Baker High School Class of 1982 is planning a 30-year reunion.  For information or to register, contact Kaye Ogden Buxton at 245-4472 or visit www.ReunionManager.net.

Saturday, August 11 • Central Class of ’72 Reunion

Central High School Class of 1972 is planning a reunion at Kristenwood Reception Hall.  Cost is $25 per person.

Saturday, August 18 • Finger Food and Magic Show 8 5:30 p.m.

The Prime Timers of St. Alphonsus will host a Finger Food and Magic Show in the St. Francis Room.  Louis “Neck” Forrest will the guest magician.  Cost is $5 per person.