What’s Happening in and Around Central

CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central:

Tuesday, October 11 • Diabetes Support Group • 6 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.

October 14, 21, and 28 • Swamp Haunted Hikes • 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Trade scares and screams for laughter and learning this Halloween at Swamp Haunted Hikes at BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp, 10503 N. Oak Hills Pkwy.  Participants learn about snakes, insects, rats, and other creepy critters as they visit educational stations along the trail.  Kids may wear a costume and should bring a flashlight.  Registration is not required, and cost is $6 per person.  For information, call 757-8905.

Saturday, October 15 • Marching Band Festival • 9:30 a.m.

Dutchtown High School in Geismar will host its 6th Annual Invitational Marching Festival at Griffin Stadium.  Twenty-two bands, including the Central High Wildcats, will perform.  Gates open at 9:30 a.m., first performance at 11 a.m.  Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for students, and is free to those under five and over 65.  For information, contact Margaret Schlaudecker at royandmarg@eatel.net.

Saturday, October 15 • Rosary Rally • 12 noon

The Annual Public Square Rosary Rally will be held at the corner of Hooper and Sullivan roads and at the corner of Hooper and Greenwell Springs roads.

Saturday, October 15 • Baker High Class of 1981

The Baker High Class of 1981 will celebrate their 30-year reunion at the Crowne Plaza. The class seeks  classmates from 1980, 1981, and 1982 classes. For information, email Suzie Watson Jullens at susanjullens@gmail.com.

October 15 through 31 • Pumpkin Patch

Blackwater United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch is coming!  All proceeds go to benefit missions supported by the church.  Times are weekdays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  There will be a silent auction for a homemade autumn design quilt.  The quilt was designed and stitched by Christine Resweber.  The auction will be begin Sat., Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. and will end at 4 p.m. Sat., Oct. 29.  There will be a Car Show, featuring games, hayrides, and food on Saturday, Oct. 22 and a Crafts Fair will be held Oct. 28 and 29.  KLOVE radio will be broadcasting from the car show and Menchies Frozen Yogurt will be offering taste treats!  Bring the whole family!  For information, contact the church office at 261-4646.

Sunday, October 16 • Jazz Picnic • 1 to 4 p.m.

There will be a Jazz Picnic on the Great Lawn at Village of Magnolia.  Live entertainment by Back-N-2.

Sunday, October 16 • Aaulora’s Tea Party • 1 to 4 p.m.

A Tea Party fundraiser will be held for Aaulora Kesner and her family who lost their home to a fire back in July.  Proceeds will be used to furnish her new bedroom and any other needs such as clothes, toys, etc.  Tea party at 12221 Blackwater Road.  Cost $25 (includes one child and one chaperone).  Each girl will get a tea cup and saucer to take home, a wrist corsage, a party favor, and will get to make their own hair fascinator.  Finger foods and beverages will be served.  For information or tickets, contact Donna Dufour at 324-0851 or Gloria Chiek at 261-4844.

Tuesday, October 18 • CCA Candidate Forum • 7 p.m.

The Central Community Alliance will host a Candidate Forum at the newly renovated Central High Theatre.  Moderator for the Forum will be Mike Steele, WBRZ Capitol Correspondent.  Candidates speaking will be for State Senate Districts 6 and 13, State House Districts 64 and 65, EBRP Sheriff and Coroner, and B.E.S.E. District 6.  Each candidate will be given equal time to introduce and make an opening statement and then given equal time to answer questions from moderator.  Questions will be related to the issues that pertain to how the candidate will represent the City of Central.  You may submit suggested questions on the CCA website at www.CentralCommunityAlliance.org.

Thursday, October 20 • A Night on the Bayou • 5:30 p.m.

The City of Central Chamber of Commerce will present “A Night on the Bayou” featuring Troy Landry of “Swamp People.”  The event will be at the Central High Gym.  General admission is $35 per person.  Catering by Kristenwood Catering.  For information, call 261-5818.

Saturday, October 22 • Central Area Horse Show • 10 a.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.

October 24 through 31 • Pumpkin Carving Contest

Health Care Options, Inc. is sponsoring the 2nd Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest.  Carve a pumpkin for a good cause and support the Breast Cancer Foundation and HCO Hospice program.  Donation is $10.  Pumpkins will be judged on Oct. 31 with prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.  Take a photo of your pumpkin and send it to trudybihm@hcohome.com.  To enter, contact Trudy Bihm at 262-7091.

Wednesday, October 26 • Fall Festival • 6 to 8 p.m.

Galilee Baptist Church, 11050 Greenwell Springs-Port Hudson Road, will have their annual Fall Festival.

October 28 through 31 • Haunted House

A Haunted House and family fun activities will be held at 6010 Wet Creek Ave. in the back of Forest Glen Estates.  The haunted house will be open 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 28 through 30 and 6 to 10 p.m. on Halloween night.  Plus on Halloween night there will be a trick or treat hay ride and games for the small children.  Donations of non-perishable foods will be collected for the Central City Food Bank.  Find us on Facebook at Blood Creek Manor.

Saturday, October 29 • Annual Dinner/Raffle and • Live Auction • 7 p.m.

Central Private Parents’ Club will hold its’ Annual Dinner/Raffle and Live Auction in the high school gym.  Tickets are now on sale!  There will be a live auction following dinner.  Remember there are only 300 tickets available!  For information or to make a donation, call 261-3313.

Saturday, October 29 • Fall Festival • 5 p.m.

Grace United Pentecostal Church, 13845 Hooper Road, will have their annual Fall Festival.  There will be trunk or treat, inflatables, games, hayrides, and more!  For information, visit www.graceupc.com.  Thank you for not wearing scary costumes.

Monday, October 31 • On-Site Mammography Screening • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Health Care Options, Inc. and Woman’s Hospital is offering On-Site Screening Mammography at the La Central Plaza, 6639 Sullivan Road.  Bring your insurance card and remember to obtain a doctor’s order.  Contact Trudy Bihm at 262-7091 to schedule an appointment.

Monday, October 31 • Fall Fun Fest • 6 to 8 p.m.

The staff and congregation of Comite Baptist Church, 12250 Greenwell Springs Road, invites you to join us for our annual Fall Fun Fest.  This special event is free and open to all children, toddlers through the 6th grade.  Lots of games, inflatable slide and jumper, maze, candy, snacks, food, and lots of fun!  For information, call the church office at 275-3382.

Monday, October 31 • Fall Festival • 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Greenwell Springs Baptist Church, 19421 Greenwell Springs Road, will have their annual Fall Festival.  There will be hayrides, horses, inflatables, a Christian illusionist, concessions, and plenty of fun games for the kids to play.  This event is open to the whole community.

Wednesday, November 2 • Free 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.

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.  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.

November 15 through 17

CHS Library Book Fair

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

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.