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	2012 Rosary Rally October 13, 2012 at 9:09 am LULING - The 2012 Rosary Rally will be held at Monsanto Park at 200 Sugarhouse Road in Luling. For more information contact Shirley Dufrene at (985) 785-2876.

	Child screening clinic October 13, 2012 at 9:09 am DESTREHAN - A child screening clinic will be held at New Sarpy Elementary on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. The clinic is for parents who have concerns about their children in speech, language, hearing, vision, behavior, physical movement or abnormal development. Parrents are encouraged to bring children to the free neighborhood screening clinic sponsored by St. Charles Parish Public Schools. The screening will determine if attending children may need further evaluation.

	Pumpkin and craft fair October 13, 2012 at 9:08 am DESTREHAN - The fall Family Pumpkin Craft and Antique Fair will be held on Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m at St. Charles United Methodist Church at 1905 Ormond Blvd. in Destrehan. The fair will feature vendors selling cypress furniture, plants, antiques, wooden toys, carved items, pottery, Saints decor, wooden yard decor, yard flags, wind chimes, address and name signs, mailboxes, birdhouses and more. Coffee, breakfast, lunch and snack foods will be served. For more information contact Mary Anne Schindler at Beronco@hotmail.com or at (985) 764-8292

	CASA training to help neglected and abused children October 10, 2012 at 9:09 am LULING - The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program of Child Advocacy Services needs volunteers to be the voices for abused and neglected children in the community. CASA training for St. Charles and St. John Parish volunteers will begin Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. and is set to take place at the Luling CASA office at 816 Paul Maillard Road in Luling. Call Krisy McAdams at (225) 647-2005 or email her at kmcadams@childadv.net to sign up for the training and find out more information.

	Triad’s Senior Day October 09, 2012 at 9:08 am DESTREHAN - The Triad’s Senior Day will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 9 from 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Jerusalem Shrine at 1940 Ormond Blvd. in Destrehan. The event will feature complimentary health screenings, door prizes, informative resources, entertainment and lunch. Flu shots will also be available through St. Charles Community Health Center, which will be free for those with Medicare cards and $15 for those without cards. Seniors are also asked to bring unused and expired medications for safe disposal. For more information contact Joyce Gullage (985) 783-1355.

	Meet the artists October 06, 2012 at 9:08 am DESTREHAN - The St. Charles Art Guild is hosting Meet the Artists on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. - noon at the Boulevard Bistro at 1950 Ormond Blvd. in Destrehan.

	Annual camp sale October 06, 2012 at 9:07 am DES ALLEMANDS - The Pine Lake Fellowship Annual Camp Sale will be held at St. Gertrude’s Community Center at 17292 Old Hwy. 90 in Des Allemands. The event will be held Saturday, Oct. 6 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. The auction begins at 1 p.m. The sale is hosted by the Des Allemands Mennonite Church.

	Run through Ormond in 5K this Saturday October 06, 2012 at 9:07 am The Ormond Civic Association(OCA) is hosting the Ormond Fall Classic 5K on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 8:30 a.m. at Cypress Lakes Country Club. Members of the Masters Touch Drumline will perform along the race route and there will be a pool-side after party at Cypress Lakes Country Club. Proceeds from the event will be used to help kids in the community. “Whether it be residents needing help with parish sports activities that don’t have the resources for their kids or to kids who recently lost their equipment in Isaac like The Masters Touch Drumline,” Race Director Karl Lirette said. “As many know, (The Masters Touch Drumline) have suffered recent losses during Hurricane Issac with their equipment. They will have a raffle for Beats by Dre headphones on race day and the winner will be announced at the post party.” Registration for the race costs $15 for those aged 15 and under and $25 for those over the age of 15. Visit oca5K.com for more information or to register.

	Marching band festival September 29, 2012 at 9:42 am DESTREHAN - The Destrehan Marching Band Festival will take place in Wildcat Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 29 beginning at 10 a.m. Admission is $5. Contact Stacy Toal at (985) 764-9946 for more information.

	Hurricane Isaac food drive benefit September 28, 2012 at 9:55 am LULING - United Way of St. Charles is partnering with the St. Charles Parish 4-H clubs to host a food drive in response to Hurricane Isaac. All donations will be used to help replenish food pantries in our area facing critically low levels after the storm. The Hurricane Isaac Food Drive will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank, St. Charles, Department of Community Services and other faith-based food distribution organizations. Please support the Hurricane Isaac Food Drive by bringing your non-perishable food items to the United Way of St. Charles office at 13207 River Road in Luling, from Wednesday, Sept. 12 through Friday, Sept. 28. United Way of St. Charles is a non-profit organization working to create lasting changes in St. Charles Parish by funding local agencies and developing programs that target education, income and health. For more information regarding the United Way of St. Charles and this event, visit www.uwaysc.org or call (985) 331-9063.

	Hurricane Isaac food drive benefit September 28, 2012 at 9:41 am LULING - United Way of St. Charles is partnering with the St. Charles Parish 4-H clubs to host a food drive in response to Hurricane Isaac. All donations will be used to help replenish food pantries in our area facing critically low levels after the storm. The Hurricane Isaac Food Drive will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank, St. Charles Parish Department of Community Services and other faith-based food distribution organizations. Please support the Hurricane Isaac Food Drive by bringing your non-perishable food items to the United Way of St. Charles office at 13207 River Road in Luling, from Wednesday, Sept. 12 through Friday, Sept. 28.

	33rd Annual Alligator Festival September 27, 2012 at 9:41 am LULING - The 33rd Annual Alligator Festival will be held Thursday, Sept. 27 to Sunday, Sept. 30. The Rotary Club of St. Charles Parish hosts the festival every year to raise funds for 10 college scholarships for local students. The festival will be held at the West Bank Bridge Park at 13825 River Road in Luling. The festival will be open to the public Thursday, Sept. 27 from 6 to 9 p.m.; Friday, Sept.. 28 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 29 from 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 30 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The festival will feature food, carnival rides and games in addition to the Alligator Stomp Fun Run at 9 a.m. on Saturday. A $1 admission fee will be charged for all attendees.

	Youth dance September 22, 2012 at 9:54 am DES ALLEMANDS - The Des Allemands Volunteer Fire Department will host a dance on Saturday, Sept. 22 from 7-11 p.m. for ages 10-16. Entry is $5 and concessions will be sold. Music will be provided by DJ Magic. The Des Allemands Volunteer Fire Department is located at 16960 Hwy. 90 in Des Allemands.

	ACT preparation class September 22, 2012 at 9:52 am DESTREHAN - ACT Prep sessions to help prepare those taking the ACT will be available to students who are residents of St. Charles Parish on Saturday, Sept. 22 at Destrehan High. Connie Gassen, curriculum specialist for grades 9-12, said the class has been held for seven years and has been popular in the past. “It started out as a response that a parent wanted to know what schools were doing for ACT preparation,” Gassen said. “It helps the kids to improve and sometimes meet their goals and they move from one score to another. Sometimes it is a matter of learning some tips.” Students who attend will receive study materials and snacks and will take a practice test to assess the areas of the ACT test they need to work on. Gassen said a variety of parish residents take the test. “We have kids in seventh grade, we have kids who have already graduated from high school and kids who have already taken the ACT,” Gassen said. English, Math, and Reading sessions will be offered from 9 a.m. until noon and repeated from 1-4 p.m. Registration is $10 for one session or for both a morning and an afternoon session. Registration will begin at 8:15 a.m. for the morning session and 12:15 p.m. for the afternoon session. Seating is limited. On-site registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, contact Toni Nottingham at 985-785-7265 or at tevans@stcharles.k12.la.us.

	LSU mobile classroom offering business courses September 18, 2012 at 9:54 am LULING - The LSU Mobile Classroom will be visiting St. Charles Parish Tuesday, Sept. 18 and Wednesday, Sept. 19 at the West Bank Bridge Park at 13825 River Road in Luling. The Mobile Classroom will be offering free business classes to the local community. The following classes will be offered on Tuesday: - Starting & Financing Your Business from 9-10:30 a.m. - Marketing 101 from 10:45 a.m.-noon - Working with Your Bank to Get a Loan from 1-1:45 p. m. - State Business Incentives & Programs from 2-2:45 p. m. The following classes will be offered on Wednesday: - Customer Service 9- 9:45 a.m. - How to Effectively use Facebook for Your Small Business 10-11 a.m. - Growing Your Business Online 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p. m. Pre-registration is required and seating is limited. For more information contact Penny Freeman at (985) 359-9777 or at Admin@riverregionchamber.org.

	Health screenings September 17, 2012 at 9:53 am HAHNVILLE - Residents living in and around the Hahnville community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture. Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church will host Life Line Screening on Monday, Sept. 17 at 1 Rectory Lane in Hahnville. Screenings identify potential cardiovascular conditions such as blocked arteries and irregular heart rhythm, abdominal aortic aneurysms and hardening of the arteries in the legs, which is a strong predictor of heart disease. A bone density screening to assess osteoporosis risk is also offered and is appropriate for both men and women. Packages start at $149. All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. For more information regarding the screenings or to schedule an appointment, call 1 (877) 237-1287 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required.

	Healing room September 17, 2012 at 9:52 am LULING - Breath of Life Healing Rooms provides a safe environment where they hope to introduce people to the healing power and presence of God. The healing room is open the first and third Monday of every month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 13271 Hwy. 90 in Boutte. They are a fully accredited ministry with the International Association of Healing Rooms. They are non-denominational, all are welcome and no appointment is needed.

	Sheriff’s Office citizen’s academy September 12, 2012 at 9:24 am LULING - The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for its fall Citizen’s Police Academy. This free academy consists of nine sessions held one night a week on Wednesdays from Sept. 12-Nov. 7 at the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office in Luling. The program involves classroom discussion, interactive instruction and a variety of scenarios. Participants are given the same information that police recruits and officers receive during in-service training. To qualify for the academy you must: -Be 21 years of age -Provide information necessary for a criminal background check -Work or live in St. Charles Parish -Commit to attending all classes If you are interested in attending this training, complete an on-line application at: http://www.stcharlessheriff.org/DocumentView.aspx?DID=94 and mail it to Martha Heggelund at 260 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway, Luling, Louisiana 70070. For more information call (985) 783-1280.

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