TODAY

A Murder mystery fund-raiser, “Crowds Love Unexpected Endings,” featuring the Destrehan High School Drama Department is at 1 and 7 p.m. in the DHS Wildcat Banquet Room. Admission is a $23 donation, which includes a full-course meal. Tickets are available by calling 764-9946 or e-mail ddastugue@stcharles.k12.la.us.
“Late Night Catechism,” a play presented by Le Petit Theatre, takes place at St. Charles Borromeo Churchs Fred Roth Memorial Activity Center in Destrehan. The doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 (including refreshments – no alcohol) and are available through the church office or by calling (504) 764-6383. Only 350 tickets will be sold – reserved seating.
“Calling All Colors” program and potluck dinner is from 7-9 p.m. at Joans Day Care Center, 1708 Carrollwood Drive in LaPlace. The event is free and open to the public. For information call 652-6512 or 651-5688.
Riverlands SPCA adoptions are taking place at PetsMart, 8660 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 
JAN. 28
A Murder mystery fund-raiser, “Crowds Love Unexpected Endings,” featuring the Destrehan High School Drama Department is at 1 p.m. in the DHS Wildcat Banquet Room. Admission is a $23 donation, which includes a full-course meal. Tickets are available by calling 764-9946 or e-mail ddastugue@stcharles.k12.la.us.
Riverlands SPCA adoptions are taking place at PetsMart, 8660 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. JAN. 29
Monday night bingo is at 7:30 p.m. at the V.F.W. Hall, 205 W. Fifth St. in LaPlace.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 Vineyard Christian Fellowship Church, 4224 Williams Blvd. in Kenner. The group offers support, confidentiality and anonymity. For more information call the church at 467-3257 or 785-8384. JAN. 30
Genealogical research takes place from 1:30-4 p.m. at the St. John the Baptist Parish Library in LaPlace. Volunteers will be on hand to assist researchers. Call 652-6266 for more information.
VFW 3750 bingo begins at 7 p.m. at the V.F.W. Hall, 148 Angus Road in Luling.An exercise class is from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Norco Senior Citizen Activity Center, 149 Apple St., and from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at The Fitness Center. For more information call 764-7025. JAN. 31
A parenting workshop on guidance and discipline (part one of two) is from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Kingsley House Family Resource Center, 429 W. Airline Highway, Ste. LL, LaPlace. Part two takes place Feb. 7 from 10:30 to noon. Pre-register by calling 497-3260.Free art classes for St. Charles Parish senior citizens, age 60 and up, are from noon to 3 p.m. at the New Sarpy Senior Citizen Center. The class is taught by local artist and member of the Le Petit Art Guild Edie Corso. Supplies are furnished by St. Charles Parish Parks and Recreation Department. Call Lois Eugene at 764-2412 to join.  
FEB. 1
Krewe of Des Allemands parade weekly meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. at Badeauxs Restaurant in Des Allemands. For information call Brenda Folse at 758-2161 or Becky at 758-2780. 
FEB. 3
Krewe of Des Allemands Mardi Gras dance is from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Father Mac Building at St. Gertrude Church in Des Allemands. Tickets are $10 each or $20 per couple; call Sherry at 758-7867 or Brenda at 758-2161. 
FEB. 7
A parenting workshop on guidance and discipline (part two of two) is from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Kingsley House Family Resource Center, 429 W. Airline Highway, Ste. LL, LaPlace. Pre-register by calling 497-3260.
A parenting workshop on temper tantrums, guidance and discipline of infants and young children is from 1:30-3 p.m. at the St. John Child Delvelopment Center, 117 Stebbins St. in Garyville. Call 497-3260 to pre-register. FEB. 8
Krewe of Des Allemands parade weekly meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. at Badeauxs Restaurant in Des Allemands. For information call Brenda Folse at 758-2161 or Becky at 758-2780. 
FEB. 14
A parenting workshop on self-esteem, violence and drug and alcohol prevention is from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Kingsley House Family Resource Center, 429 W. Airline Highway, Ste. LL, LaPlace. Pre-register by calling 497-3260.St. Charles Humane Society annual meeting for nomination of officers begins at 7 p.m. at the Westbank Library. Voting membership is invited to nominate officers of their choice at this time. 
FEB. 15
Krewe of Des Allemands parade weekly meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. at Badeauxs Restaurant in Des Allemands. For information call Brenda Folse at 758-2161 or Becky at 758-2780.
St. Charles Womens Club meeting is at 9:30 a.m. at the First Union Presbyterian Church in Luling.