What’s Happening in Central

CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central:

Friday, July 29

Blood Drive

7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

United Blood Services will hold a blood drive at Lane Regional Medical Center.  The blood drive 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 29

Central High School

Freshman Orientation

Students reporting for Freshman Orientation must be prepared for their ID pictures, dressed in a school uniform shirt.  Boys must be clean shaven, girls cannot have any unnatural hair colors.  Students need $20 for their student fee.  This is for their ID badge and lanyard, a locker, and a planner.  Students with last names beginning with letter A-J – 8 to 11 a.m. and last names beginning with letter K-Z – 12 to 3 p.m.

Saturday, July 30

Carwash

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Come support the Central Middle Cheerleaders by getting your car washed.  The carwash will be held at Crayon Campus, 9718 Sullivan Road.  Carwash is free, donations are gladly accepted.

Sunday, July 31

Blackwater UMC Blood Drive

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

A Blood Drive will be held at Blackwater United Methodist Church, 10000 Blackwater Road.  Fill up the bank and we’ll fill up your tank!  Everyone donating will be entered into a drawing to win gas cards.  Donors should eat first, bring picture ID, and be 17 years old.  For information, contact Our Lady of the Lake Blood Bank at 765-8843.

Wednesday, August 3

Parent Open House

6:30 to 8 p.m.

Zoar Student Ministry will host an Open House for parents who have a child or children in grades 7 through 12.  The purpose is to give parents the opportunity to gather information on what Zoar Student Ministry is all about.  There will be information on upcoming events.

Wednesday, August 3

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.  Call 654-5263 to register.

August 5 through 7

Lion’s Club Raffle

Lion’s Club will be set up in front of Lancaster House, 13539 Hooper Road, selling raffle tickets for a new boat and a four wheeler.  All proceeds go to the Children’s Camp and Eye Foundation.

August 6 and 13

Livingston Parish Children’s

Choir Vocal Evaluations

The Livingston Parish Children’s Choir are providing free 15-minute vocal evaluations to help you make wise choices for your kindergarten through 9th grade child’s music education.  Times are: 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 at Zoar Baptist Church in Central; 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 at New Covenant Church in Denham Springs; and 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13 at Revival Temple in Walker.  Meet LPCC director Barbara Walker and current choir members to answer questions about the choir and enrolling your child in the choir.  Tuition is $115 per semester and the fall semester begins Aug. 15 and 16.  For information or to schedule a specific audition time, call or text Barbara Walker at 247-8555, email info@LPCCsing.org or visit www.LPCCsing.org.

Tuesday, August 9

Diabetes Support Group

6 to 7:30 p.m.

You’re invited to Lane Regional Medical Center’s Diabetes Support Group.  We welcome all who have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes including family, friends, and any others in a supporting role.  Registration is not required.  For information, contact Sherri Brady, RN at 658-4583.

Monday, August 15

Congestive Heart Failure

Education Program

10 a.m.

Lane Regional Medical Center will hold a free education and support program for congestive heart failure patients and their caregivers.  The meeting will be in the Lane RMC Staff Development classroom.  The topic will be “Back to the Basics” and the food focus is “Meat & Potatoes.”  Registration is required and seating is limited.  Free lunch will be provided.  Call 654-5263 to register.

Saturday, August 20

Central Area Horse Show

4 p.m.

The Central Area Horse Show, sponsored by the Deep South Stock Horse Show Association, will be held at the Shady Park Arena on Greenwell Springs Road.  Judged and timed events in four age groups.  Beginners welcome.  For info, www.dsshsa.org.

Saturday, September 17

Fishing Tournament

Safe daylight to 3 p.m.

The Rotary Club of Central is hosting a Fishing Tournament to benefit the Central Community Assistant Foundation.  The CCAF helps students and their families due to economic hardship of losing their homes to fire or other reasons.  The fishing tournament will be held at False River Public Landing in New Roads and will host entertainment as well as jambalaya dinners for the fishermen and others.  Anyone wishing to donate auction items, door prizes, or money please contact Kenny Wall at 405-0428, Jennifer Hinton at 937-3553, Doug Blacklock at 938-3574 or Deana Blacklock at 261-4858.