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| National day of prayer May 02 at 9:39 am DESTREHAN - The National Day of Prayer is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 2 at the St. Charles Parish Courthouse in Hahnville, located at 15045 River Road. The public is invited to join with thousands of others around the United States in prayer for national, state and local government and its leaders. Worship music will be led by Troy Dancer, pastor of worship at First Baptist Church in Luling. Pastors from local churches will petition God in prayer for government leaders and workers, service providers within our community, the education system, churches and families. Refreshments will be served. There will be some seating available, but if you have a comfortable lawn chair organizers encourage you to bring it. For more information contact Lisa Prosser at lavprosser@hotmail.com. |
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| Live music at Pier 90 April 27 at 9:39 am LULING - Michael “Aaron” Williams and the Strays will be playing live Saturday, April 27 at Pier 90, located at 10093 U.S. Hwy. 90 in Luling. The show titled “Rock Dat, Groove Dat and Dance Dat All Night Long” will begin at 9 p.m. For more information call (504)458-7866. |
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| Community chorus April 27 at 9:39 am LULING - The Community Chorus of River Parishes will present numerous Taizé Worship Services over the next month. Taizé services provide a setting where people can experience God and recharge their spiritual batteries. The service includes reflective music, chants, readings and a time of silence for quiet prayer. Performances will take place: Saturday, April 27 at 6 p.m. at the United Methodist Church at 1001 Paul Maillard Road at Luling. Sunday, April 28 at 7 p.m. at the St. Charles United Methodist Church at 1905 Ormond Blvd. in Destrehan. Tuesday, May 7 at 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church at 401 Spruce St. in Norco. Tuesday, May 14 at 7 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church at 13396 River Road in Destrehan. |
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| National prescription drug take back day April 27 at 9:38 am LULING - A prescription drug take back day will be held on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The purpose of this event is to allow citizens to dispose of prescription drugs that may be expired or are not being used for whatever reason. The drop off site for St. Charles Parish will be located across the street from the West Bank Bridge Park in Luling at the overflow parking lot (adjacent to the levee). Should you have any questions regarding this event, please contact Sgt. Dwayne LaGrange or Sgt. Burley McCarter with the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office at (985)783-1355. |
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| Boys and girls summer track registration April 27 at 9:38 am LULING - Registration for USA Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) boys and girls summer track will be open on April 27 from 10 a.m. to noon at the St. Charles Parish Recreation Office. Registration is open for applicants from ages 5 to 18. A $100 fee and copy of birth certificate is required. Summer track events include 100, 200 and 400 meter dashes, long jump, high jump, 800 and 1500 meter runs, hurdles and 400 and 1600 meter relays. For more information, call Bertina Fontenot at (225)802-1147 or Theresa Theriot at (985)783-5090 or email at ttheriot@stcharlesgov.net. |
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| Town hall meeting on proposed FEMA flood maps April 15 at 2:57 pm BOUTTE - St. Charles Parish government will host a town hall meeting regarding the proposed FEMA flood insurance rate maps at 6 p.m. Monday, April 15 at the Hahnville High School auditorium located at 200 Tiger Drive in Boutte. The public is invited to attend for a discussion on the maps, their adoption, the impacts due to adoption and short and long-term action items relative to DFIRM map adoption. |
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| Relay for Life April 13 at 2:56 pm LULING - Organizers are again inviting the public to join in the festivities at the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of St. Charles Parish beginning at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 13 at the West Bank Bridge Park in Luling. Teams made up of community members through families, business, hospitals, schools and churches – people from all walks of life – put on the event each year. Teams seek sponsorship prior to Relay, all with the goal of supporting the American Cancer Society. This year’s theme is “Relay Goes to Disney.” Teams will dress up and decorate their campsites according to their favorite Disney movies. Food, music, games and prizes will be available at the event. All proceeds go to the local chapter of the American Cancer Society, which offers support services for cancer patients, survivors and family members. Special activities for 2013 include the Ochsner Blood Mobile from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m., a Louisiana Custom Cruisers Car Show from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. and performances by the Allemands Cajun Dancers, Guns n’ Hoses, Dance Unlimited, Harry Hurst Runnerettes and VooDoo Elite Cheerleaders. The event also helps attendees remember those lost to cancer and fight back against a disease that takes too much during the Luminaria Ceremony. Luminaria will be lit at the West Bank Bridge Park with a ceremony beginning at 8:30 p.m. Luminaria are available for purchase for $10 by contacting any Relay For Life team member. For more information about Relay for Life of St. Charles Parish, visit www.relayforlife.org/stcharles or pick up an event program during Relay. |
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| Relay for Life April 13 at 8:52 am LULING - Organizers are again inviting the public to join in the festivities at the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of St. Charles Parish beginning at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 13 at the West Bank Bridge Park in Luling. Teams seek sponsorship prior to Relay, all with the goal of supporting the American Cancer Society. This year’s theme is “Relay Goes to Disney.” Teams will dress up and decorate their campsites according to their favorite Disney movies. Food, music, games and prizes will be available at the event. All proceeds go to the local chapter of the American Cancer Society, which offers support services for cancer patients, survivors and family members. Special activities for 2013 include the Ochsner Blood Mobile from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m., a Louisiana Custom Cruisers Car Show from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. and performances by the Allemands Cajun Dancers, Guns n’ Hoses, Dance Unlimited, Harry Hurst Runnerettes and VooDoo Elite Cheerleaders. |
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| “X Factor” auditions April 12 at 2:56 pm NEW ORLEANS - The “X Factor” is holding open call auditions at the Lakefront Arena in New Orleans. The first round of open-call auditions will take place on Sunday, April 14, but wristbands will be distributed to auditioners from approximately 8 a.m. on Friday, April 12 until approximately 11 a.m. on Sunday, April 14. Auditioners will not be permitted to camp out. Once auditioners obtain their wristbands, they will be asked to return to The Lakefront Arena by 7 a.m. on Sunday, April 14 for their audition. |
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| Houmapalooza April 06 at 2:55 pm HOUMA - A free, all-day, outdoor music festival sponsored by the Houma Regional Arts Council will held in the Courthouse Square in downtown Houma. It’s a showcase of the greatest musicians and bands you’ve never heard before, all in one place - 10 bands in 10 hours. For more information, contact Glenda Toups (985)873-6367. |
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| Spring craft and antique fair April 06 at 2:54 pm DESTREHAN - A Spring craft fair will be hosted by the Mexico Mission Team of St. Charles United Methodist Church on April 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature food and crafts. Booth rental start at $35. Call the church at (985)764-8292 for application. They promise to have lots of items to help you with Mother’s and Father’s Day shopping, graduations, dance recitals and teacher appreciation along with items to spruce up your home. Vendors will have handmade jewelry, beauty supplies, wreaths, home décor, LSU and Saints items, children’s bows, dresses, purses, baby items, embroidery items, dog wear, bags, coffee, tea, hand poured candles, outdoor furniture, wood art, photography, key rings, crosses and toys. Concessions will be available for the entire day. The proceeds raised at the craft fair will go towards the church’s Mexico Missions. Each year, church members travel to Mexico with a construction and medical team and set up clinics in the local churches. They also assist the local churches in treating people in the area. The church will also be accepting food for their Matthew 25:35 Food Pantry. They host a food bank all year with an emphasis on Thanksgiving baskets. Each year the church serves hundreds of families in conjunction with the Community Service Department of St. Charles Parish, Senior Citizens Community Center, the local Red Cross and area schools. The fair will be held at St. Charles United Methodist Church at 1905 Ormond Blvd. in Destrehan. |
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| Houmapalooza April 06 at 10:22 am HOUMA - A free, all-day outdoor music festival sponsored by the Houma Regional Arts Council will held in the Courthouse Square in downtown Houma. It’s a showcase of the greatest musicians and bands you’ve never heard before, all in one place - 10 bands in 10 hours. For more information, contact Glenda Toups (985) 873-6367. |
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| Craft and antique fair with Mexican flair April 06 at 10:21 am DESTREHAN - A spring craft fair will be hosted by the Mexico Mission Team of St. Charles United Methodist Church on April 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature food and crafts. Booth rental start at $35. Call the church at (985)764-8292 for an application. The fair will be held at St. Charles United Methodist Church at 1905 Ormond Blvd. in Destrehan. |
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| Thibodaux Playhouse presents ‘God of Carnage’ April 05 at 2:55 pm THIBODAUX - The Thibodaux Playhouse will present six performances of “God of Carnage” – a dark comedy by Yasmina Reza. The play focuses on a playground altercation between 11-year-old boys that bring together two sets of Brooklyn parents for a meeting to resolve the matter. At first, diplomatic niceties are observed, but as the meeting progresses, and the rum flows, tensions emerge and the gloves come off, leaving the couples with more than just their liberal principles in tatters. The play includes adult language and adult situations and is intended for mature audiences. Evening performances are scheduled for April 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m. A Sunday matinée is scheduled for April 14 at 2 p.m. All six performances will be held at the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center Theatre located at 314 St. Mary Street in Thibodaux. Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for students and children. Cash, checks and major credit cards are accepted. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling (985) 446-1896. |
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| Thibodaux Playhouse presents ‘God of Carnage’ April 05 at 8:51 am THIBODAUX - The Thibodaux Playhouse will present six performances of “God of Carnage” – a dark comedy by Yasmina Reza. The play focuses on a playground altercation between 11-year-old boys that bring together two sets of Brooklyn parents for a meeting to resolve the matter. At first, diplomatic niceties are observed, but as the meeting progresses, and the rum flows, tensions emerge and the gloves come off, leaving the couples with more than just their liberal principles in tatters. The play includes adult language and adult situations and is intended for mature audiences. Evening performances are scheduled for April 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m. A Sunday matinée is scheduled for April 14 at 2 p.m. All six performances will be held at the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center Theatre located at 314 St. Mary Street in Thibodaux. Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for students and children. Cash, checks and major credit cards are accepted. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling (985) 446-1896. |
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| 2013 La. State H.O.G. Rally April 04 at 2:54 pm HOUMA - The 2013 LA. State H.O.G. Rally will be held at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center at 346 Civic Center Blvd. in Houma. In addition to touring Louisiana’s scenic roadways, the rally will offer a variety of activities including a special “Downtown Live After 5” event, bike games, bike shows, a bike parade and more. For more information, contact the civic center at (985) 850-4657 or visit www.lastatehogrally.com. |
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| Tour scenic roadways at H.O.G. rally April 04 at 10:21 am HOUMA - The 2013 H.O.G. Rally will be held at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center at 346 Civic Center Blvd. in Houma. In addition to touring Louisiana’s scenic roadways, the rally will offer a variety of activities including a special “Downtown Live After 5” event, bike games, bike shows, a bike parade and more. For more information, contact the Civic Center (985) 850-4657 or visit www.lastatehogrally.com. |
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| 2013 La. State H.O.G. Rally April 04 at 8:51 am HOUMA - The 2013 LA. State H.O.G. Rally will be held at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center at 346 Civic Center Blvd. in Houma. In addition to touring Louisiana’s scenic roadways, the rally will offer a variety of activities including a special “Downtown Live After 5” event, bike games, bike shows, a bike parade and more. For more information, contact the civic center at (985) 850-4657or visit www.lastatehogrally.com. |
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