L’Observateur / December 9, 2000

TODAY Arts, Crafts and Food Fest 2000, a one-day arts and crafts show, is from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the St. Joan of Arc School gymnasium on West FifthStreet in LaPlace. For more information call Toni Flynn at 652-7111 orRoxanne Hymel at 652-8957.

Destrehan Plantation’s breakfast with Santa and Children’s Shopping Market takes place. Cost is $5 per person, which includes onefree photograph with Santa and/or Mrs. Claus.

Riverlands SPCA Grandpaw’s Attic mini-flea market is from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the DeFrancesch Building, 2840 W. Airline Highway, secondfloor, LaPlace. Items for sale include household items, craft items, toys,books and furnishings. Call 652-SPCA to schedule an appointment for yourtax-deductible donation drop-off or pick-up on weekdays (except Wednesdays) from 1-6 p.m.

Riverlands SPCA adoptions are taking place at PetsMart, 8660 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

TODAY & TOMORROW The 11th annual Festival of the Bonfires takes place at the Knights of Columbus fairgrounds in Lutcher. Each night will feature a bonfire lighting at7 p.m. There will also be Cajun food, live entertainment, crafts, Santa’s VeryMerry Forest, a Bikers’ Poker Run, a Million Mutt March, a Christmas parade featuring a celebrity grand marshall, children’s activities and amusement rides throughout the weekend. For more information call (800) FOR-STJAMESor visit the website at www.festivalofthebonfires.org.

Fire hydrant testing in the Edgard, Wallace and Lucy areas will be done by the Westbank Fire Department. Residents may experience brown watertemporarily.

DEC. 10A fund-raiser dinner for American Legion Post 159 and Auxillary Unit 159 is being held at the American Legion Building on Central Avenue in Reserve from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinners, consisting of Jambalaya, green beans, coleslaw and bread, are $5 each. Dine-in or take-out will be available. Dessertsand drinks will be sold seperately. There will also be a ticket drawing for afree turkey.

A Human Rights Day devotional program is at 10:30 a.m. at Joan’s DayCare Center, 1712 Carrollwood Drive in LaPlace. The free event, open to thepublic, is sponsored by the Bah’s of St. John Parish. For more informationcall 652-6512.

Riverlands SPCA adoptions are taking place at PetsMart, 8660 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

DEC. 11The Compassionate Friends, a free support group for adults who have lost a child and a support group for children who have lost a sibling to help with the grieving process, is from 7-9 p.m. at East Jefferson GeneralHospital auditorium. For more information call 887-4599. Monday night bingo is at 7:30 p.m. at the V.F.W. Hall, 205 W. Fifth St. inLaPlace.

Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered 12-step program for anyone who is struggling with co-dependency, alcohol and substance abuse, sexual addiction, eating disorders, gambling, etc., is from 7-9 p.m. at VineyardChristian Fellowship Church, 4224 Williams Blvd. in Kenner. The group offerssupport, confidentiality and anonymity. For more information call the churchat 467-3257 or 785-8384.

Monday Night Disciples meet at 7 p.m. at Ascension of Our Lord Schoollibrary, 799 Fairway Drive, LaPlace. For more information call Artie Sandmanat 652-5507, Mike Abbate at 652-5041 or Sonny Specht at 652-5509.

DEC. 12A Krewe of du Monde parade meeting is at 7 p.m. at the LaPlace branchof St. John Parish Library. Anyone interested in placing a float in this year’sparade should attend.

A senior citizens’ holiday luncheon, hosted by St. Charles ParishPresident Albert Laque, is at 11:30 a.m. at the Knights of Columbus Home,816 Milling Ave. in Luling. For more information call Fay Claire at 785-1037.

A Social Security Benefits seminar, sponsored by Capital Area Legal Services Corporation, with guest speaker community legal education specialist Margaret Jefferson of Capital Area Legal Services Corporation is at 11 a.m. at the St. Charles Council on Aging in Hahnville. For moreinformation call 783-3008.

A free program on New Year’s nutritional resolutions is from 2:30- 3:30 p.m. at the Take Care of Yourself resource center in the Esplanade Mall.A registered dietitian will outline nutrition tips for a healthy new year. Formore information call 456-5000.

A free Alzheimer’s caregivers support group meets from 4-5 p.m. at3929 W. Metairie Ave. For more information call 834-5167.

Genealogical research takes place from 1:30-4 p.m. at the St. John theBaptist Parish Library in LaPlace. Volunteers will be on hand to assistresearchers. Call 652-6266 for more information.

VFW 3750 bingo begins at 7 p.m. at the V.F.W. hall at 148 Angus Road inLuling.

An exercise class is from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Norco Senior CitizenActivity Center, 149 Apple St. and from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at The FitnessCenter. For more information call 764-7025.

DEC. 13A Social Security Benefits seminar, sponsored by Capital Area Legal Services Corporation, with guest speaker community legal education specialist Margaret Jefferson of Capital Area Legal Services Corporation takes place at the St. John Council on Aging. For more information call 652-3360.

A free parenting workshop on conflict management (part two of two) is from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Kingsley House Family Resource Center, 429 W.Airline Highway, Suite LL, LaPlace. Call 497-3260 for more information.

A stroke support, hosted by River Parishes Hospital, is from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the River Parishes Hospital old gift shop in LaPlace. The group isdesigned to provide support care for patients, friends and family. Anyoneinterested in attending the group should call Stephanie Blayre at 651-1592.

A free stroke support group meets from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at EastJefferson General Hospital, eighth floor gym. For more information call 454-4901.

Free art classes for St. Charles Parish senior citizens, age 60 andup, are from noon to 3 p.m. at the New Sarpy Senior Citizens Center. Theclass is taught by local artist and member of the Le Petit Art Guild Edie Corso. Supplies are furnished by St. Charles Parish Parks and RecreationDepartment. Call Lois Eugene at 764-2412 to join classes.

The Cambridge Colony Community Group meets at the Joseph A. ArcuriSr. Recreational Center, Cambridge Drive, LaPlace at 7:30 p.m.

A pain management support group meets from 6-7 p.m. at RiverParishes Hospital. Pain assessment tools and managing acute/chronic pain isaddressed. Anyone interested in attending the group should call StephanieBlayre at 651-1592.

DEC. 14A free senior support group meets from 11 a.m. to noon at 3601Houma Blvd., Ste. 206. For more information call 885-3373.

The St. Charles Women’s Club general meeting and Christmasluncheon takes place at the Willowdale Country Club, 500 Willowdale Blvd. inLuling from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost of the luncheon is $13. There will also be anornament exchange for those who wish to participate. For more informationcall Candace Kissee at 431-7811.

An exercise class is from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at New Sarpy Senior CitizenActivity Center, 150 Trosclair Drive and from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at TheFitness Center. For more information call 764-2412.

The Garyville Ladies Auxiliary Post 8167 meeting is at 7 p.m. at St.Hubert Church hall. Members are urged to attend.

AARP Reserve Chapter meeting is at 1 p.m. at B.B.’s in LaPlace. Adinner will also be served at noon.

DEC. 15Sweet Home Christian Center’s production of Christmas Story begins at 7 p.m. at 434 Jackson St. in Kenner. This version of ChristmasStory will deal with modern-day problems for youth. Admission is free, butfree-will offerings will be accepted. Refreshments will be served. Forreservations call Vivian Davis at 466-8258.

DEC. 16St. John Theatre community Christmas celebration takes place atthe theatre located in Reserve. For more information call Karen Duffy at652-3343.

A Bah’ holiday potluck dinner and discussion on Bibical proofs of Christ’s return takes place at Joan’s Day Care Center, 1712 Carrollwood Drive, second floor, in LaPlace. The dinner begins at 7 p.m. and thediscussion will follow. The free event, open to the public, is sponsored by theBah’s of St. John Parish. For more information call 652-6512.

Riverlands SPCA adoptions are taking place at PetsMart, 8660 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Cancer support group meets at 10 a.m. in the River Parish Hospitaldining room. Free. Call 653-4247 for more information.

The First Union Presbyterian Church Building and Grounds Committee meets at 7 a.m. for breakfast followed by chores until noon.The church is located at 134 Lakewood Drive, Luling.

DEC. 17St. John Westside Volunteer Fire Department senior citizens’holiday dinner is from 12:30-3 p.m. at the fire station located in Edgard.Dinners will also be delivered to sick and disabled persons who are unable to attend. For more information call 497-3441 or 497-8353.

Riverlands SPCA adoptions are taking place at PetsMart, 8660 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

DEC. 18Monday night bingo is at 7:30 p.m. at the V.F.W. Hall, 205 W. Fifth St. inLaPlace.

Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered 12-step program for anyone who is struggling with co-dependency, alcohol and substance abuse, sexual addiction, eating disorders, gambling, etc., is from 7-9 p.m. at VineyardChristian Fellowship Church, 4224 Williams Blvd. in Kenner. The group offerssupport, confidentiality and anonymity. For more information call the churchat 467-3257 or 785-8384.

DEC. 19Genealogical research takes place from 1:30-4 p.m. at the St. John theBaptist Parish Library in LaPlace. Volunteers will be on hand to assistresearchers. Call 652-6266 for more information.

VFW 3750 bingo begins at 7 p.m. at the V.F.W. hall at 148 Angus Road inLuling.

An exercise class is from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Norco Senior CitizenActivity Center, 149 Apple St. and from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at The FitnessCenter. For more information call 764-7025.

A diabetes support group is at 7 p.m. in Classroom A of St. CharlesHospital, Paul Maillard Road in Luling.

The American Business Women’s Association LaFlambeau Chapter meets. For information call Janet Hymnel at 652-3065 daytime or 652-9984evenings.

DEC. 20An American Red Cross adult CPR class is from 6-10 p.m. at the RedCross Luling classroom, 107 Maryland Drive, Suite D and E. Participants mustpreregister for the class at least 48 hours before the course date, call 587- 1500 or (800) 229-8191.

A free parenting workshop on how to have a healthy home environment and get the most for your food dollar is from 10:30 a.m. to noon at KingsleyHouse Family Resource Center, 429 W. Airline Highway, Suite LL, LaPlace. Call497-3260 for more information.

Free art classes for St. Charles Parish senior citizens, age 60 andup, are from noon to 3 p.m. at the New Sarpy Senior Citizens Center. Theclass is taught by local artist and member of the Le Petit Art Guild Edie Corso. Supplies are furnished by St. Charles Parish Parks and RecreationDepartment. Call Lois Eugene at 764-2412 to join classes.

The LaPlace Duplicate Bridge Club holds a bridge game at 7 p.m. at theLaPlace Holiday Inn. The game is open to the public.

A cancer support group for patients, friends and family who are dealing with cancer or have lost someone to cancer meets from 6-7 p.m. at RiverParishes Hospital. Anyone interested in attending the group should callStephanie Blayre at 651-1592.

DEC. 20 & 21An American Red Cross first aid and safety class on adult/child/infant CPR and first aid is from 6-10 p.m. at the Red Cross Lulingclassroom, 107 Maryland Drive, Suite D and E. Participants must preregisterfor the class at least 48 hours before the course date, call 587-1500 or (800) 229-8191.

DEC. 21An exercise class is from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at New Sarpy Senior CitizenActivity Center, 150 Trosclair Drive and from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at TheFitness Center. For more information call 764-2412.

St. Charles Women’s Club meets from 9-11:30 a.m. at the First UnionPresbyterian Church, 134 Lakewood Drive in Luling. Babysitting is requiredand is available by reservation; call Theresa Loving at 785-7962 or Candace Kissee at 431-7811.

A Fibromyalgia Support Group is from 6:30-8 p.m. at River ParishesHospital, small dining room, LaPlace. All those who suffer fromFibromyalgia/Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are welcome. For more information call Nancy at 869-8020, Carolat 536-3660 or Linda at 652-5901.

A grief support group, hosted by River Parishes Hospital for individuals trying to cope with the loss of a loved one, long-term illness, terminal diagnoses, recovery from illness and financial strain from illness, is at 7 p.m.at River Parishes Hospital’s old gift shop. For more information callStephanie Blayre MSW at 651-1592.

Bosom Buddies, a cancer support group, meet at 7 p.m. in ClassroomA of St. Charles Hospital, Paul Maillard Road in Luling.

DEC. 22A living nativity begins at 7 p.m. Five different local church denominationswill join together to create the living nativity. Open to the public. The eventtakes place on the vacant lot north of the Glade School on U.S. Highway 51 inLaPlace. Everyone is asked to bring a toiletry item and/or a non-perishablefood item to be donated to the St. John Ministry of Care. For moreinformation call RuthAnn Hartman at 652-1947 or Lucy Craig Kennedy at 653-0451.

DEC. 23Riverlands SPCA adoptions are taking place at PetsMart, 8660 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

DEC. 24Riverlands SPCA adoptions are taking place at PetsMart, 8660 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

DEC. 25Monday night bingo is at 7:30 p.m. at the V.F.W. Hall, 205 W. Fifth St. inLaPlace.

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