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The German-Acadian Coast Historical and Genealogical Society is holding a Special Research Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the St. Charles Parish Library, 105 Lakewood Drive in Luling.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 Hospital dining 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.FEB. 18
Riverlands SPCA adoptions are taking place at PetsMart, 8660 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.FEB. 19
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.FEB. 20
A parenting workshop, “Children in the Middle,” for adults in separating families to focus on co-parenting, stress management and communication is from 5-7 p.m. at the St. John County Agents Office in Edgard. This is session one of two two-hour classes. Session two takes place March 6 from 5-7 p.m. Pre-registration is required, call 497-3260.A free senior survival public service workshop is from 1-3 p.m. at the St. James Public Library, 1879 W. Main St. in Lutcher Guest speaker is S.T. Waters. Seating is limited; preregister by calling (800) 510-5674.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.A diabetes support group is at 7 p.m. in Classroom A of St. Charles Hospital, Paul Maillard Road in Luling.The American Business Womens Association LaFlambeau Chapter meets. For information call Janet Hymnel at 652-3065 daytime or 652-9984 evenings.FEB. 21
A parenting workshop on teaching character, attitudes, values and responsibilty to help your child succeed 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.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. The LaPlace Duplicate Bridge Club holds a bridge game at 7 p.m. at the LaPlace 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 River Parishes Hospital. Anyone interested in attending the group should call Stephanie Blayre at 651-1592.
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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.Seniors and Lawmen Together (S.A.L.T.) meeting is at 2 p.m. at the St. John Council on Aging building in LaPlace.An exercise class is from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at New Sarpy Senior Citizen Activity Center, 150 Trosclair Drive, and from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at The Fitness Center. For more information call 764-2412.FEB. 24
Riverlands SPCA adoptions are taking place at PetsMart, 8660 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.FEB. 25
LaPlace VFW Post 3337 and ladies auxiliary open house begins at 10 a.m. at its hall, located at 205 W. Fifth Street in LaPlace. Food and beverages will be available. Donations will be accepted, with proceeds going to cancer aid and research. (Cooking will not be allowed in the VFW parking lot during the Krewe of Du Monde parade.) For information, call VFW auxiliary cancer chairman Larix Firmin at 652-7914. Riverlands SPCA adoptions are taking place at PetsMart, 8660 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.