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River Community Church’s Vacation Bible School
River Community Church is inviting all area children who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade to participate in a “Vacation Bible School” that will take them back in time to a marketplace in 29 A.D. During the week of June 8 to 12, from 9 a.m. to noon, children will be part of a tribe in Judea and experience first-hand stories from the Bible.
Marketplace VBS is an invitation to become part of a community, to participate in a adventure, to experience opportunities to act in a loving and caring way, to learn about Joseph and Jesus.
The deadline for registering is Sunday, May 31; space is limited. Registration information is available online at http://rivercommunity.org/announcing-vacation-bible-school-2015/ and in the church office at 36367 Old Perkins Road in Prairieville. For more information, contact Chris Shipley at 318-416-3768 or Wacoshipley@hotmail.com.
Upcoming Events at The Edge Church
A Pentecost Celebration will be held at The Edge Church on Friday May 22 at 7 p.m, Saturday, May 23 at 6 p.m., and Sunday, May 24 at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. The church is located at 13353 Hwy. 44, Gonzales. For more information, contact 644-8232 or info@edgechurchla.com
Weekend Bingo
VFW Post 3693, bingo Friday and Saturday nights. Children six years and older are welcome, must buy at least a $5 book. Doors open at 6 p.m., bingo starts at 7:30 p.m., located at 42430 Church Point Rd., Gonzales.
Library Closings
The Gonzales location only of the Ascension Parish Library will be closed Saturday, May 23 and Sunday May 24. Regular library hours apply in the Donaldsonville, Galvez, and Dutchtown locations.
The Ascension Parish Library will be closed Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day.
Spartanettes to host summer dance camp
East Ascension high school Spartanettes will host a summer dance camp for kids 3 years and up from June 15-19.
The camp will be fun filled with games, dancing, themed days, snacks and a “show-off” night.
Cost of $55 each includes registration, snacks, drinks, and T-shirt. All classes are taught by the members of the East Ascension Spartanettes.
The camp will be held from 9 a.m. – 12 noon at the East Ascension Gym.
To register email maggie.gautreau@apsb.org or angela.fontenot@apsb.org or call 225-636-0577 or 225-806-4216.
Readers are Winners during
Booklover’s Summer
Why let the kids have all the fun? Summer reading is not just for kids; get the whole family involved. Join the adult summer reading program at the Ascension Parish Library…Booklover’s Summer.
From May 21 through July 31, readers will receive an Ascension Parish Library Tote Bag, while supplies last, with the submittal of their first entry form for reading or listening to three books. Readers will also be eligible to win the Birding by the Book Grand Prize featuring a beautiful John James Audubon Bird and Botanical Art Print custom framed by Marchand’s Interior and Hardware of Gonzales. Each piece of art is colorful, artful, and entertaining and comes ready to hang. The prize also includes a copy of National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Birds: Eastern Region; a pair of Bushnell Falcon Series binoculars with case for bird watching; and other birding accessories. One Birding by the Book Grand Prize will be awarded at each library location on August 3, and only one prize per person.
For details on how to enter Booklover’s Summer, visit the website at www.myAPL.org, drop by any library location for an entry form, or call Gonzales at 647-3955, Galvez at 622-3339, Donaldsonville at 473-8052, or Dutchtown at 673-8699.
Gatorettes to host summer dance camp
St. Amant High School Gatorettes will host a summer dance camp for kids 3 years and up from June 1-5.
The camp will be fun filled with games, dancing, themed days, snacks and a “show-off” night.
Cost of $55 each includes registration, snacks, drinks, T-shirt and photo. All classes are taught by the members of the National Award Winning Gatorettes.
Participants will be invited to perform at a St. Amant High School home football game.
The camp will be held from 9 a.m. – 12 noon at the St. Amant High School Gold Dome.
To register call 225-270-4727 or 225-715-3969 or email gatoretteclinicinfo@gmail.com
Harvest Time
Food Bank
Due to the Memorial Day holiday, Harvest Time Food Bank will distribute food on Saturday, May 23, between the hours of 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Harvest Time Worship Center, 4462 Jenkins Rd, Darrow. Proper ID required. Certain guidelines must be met in order to qualify.
Ascension Fair Association to host a FORE-the-Kids Golfing on the Greens
Ascension Fair Association will host a FORE-the-Kids Golfing on the Greens Saturday, May 30 at Pelican Point Golf & Country Club, 6300 Championship Court, Gonzales, from 8:30-11:30 a.m.. Participants must be boys and girls 5 years and older. Parent or guardian must be present.
For registration, visit Ascension Fair Association’s website at www.ascensionfair.com or register by May 25. For more information, contact Donald Aikens at 717-7740, Richard Brown at 571-1021 or Gloria Brown at 939-6861.
Tuesday and Sunday Bingo
The St. Amant Knights of Columbus holds bingo two nights a week. On Tuesday, the doors open at 6 p.m. and bingo begins at 7:30. On Sunday afternoon the doors open at 4 p.m. and bingo begins at 5 p.m. No one under the age of 18 is allowed.
Everyone is invited to come. On the last Tuesday of each month free jambalaya is served to the players. The St. Amant Knights of Columbus Hall is located at 43472 Black Bayou Road.
TOPS LA 422
Take Off Pounds Sensibly LA 422 Prairieville meets on Thursday evenings. Private TOPS weigh-ins are from 5:30-6 p.m. and meetings are from 6-7 p.m. Visitors are welcome to attend their first TOPS meeting free of charge. To find out more information about TOPS, call 313-3180.
Addiction Recovery Support Group
An addiction recovery support group meets at 7 p.m. every Friday at Christ Healing Community, 404 West Pine St., Gonzales (behind Dominos on Airline.) Coed Group. Faith based. Child-care provided. For more information, call 810-8695.
Wednesday Bingo
The American Legion Post 81, 421 E. City, Gonzales, holds bingo every Wednesday night. Everyone is welcome. Children are welcome, but must buy at least a $5 book.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and bingo starts at 7:30 p.m.
Weekend Bingo
VFW Post 3693, bingo Friday and Saturday nights. Children six years and older are welcome, must buy at least a $5 book. Doors open at 6 p.m., bingo starts at 7:30 p.m., located at 42430 Church Point Rd., Gonzales.
StashBuilder’s Quilt Guild meets
StashBuilder’s Quilt Guild meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month at St. James Lutheran Church, 1415 E Hwy. 30, in Gonzales. Both new and experienced quilters are invited to attend. Call 225-936-2238 for more information.
Cajun Country Quilt Guild
Cajun Country Quilt Guild meets every second Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church on Burnside. Visitors and new members are invited. For more information, call 647-2720.
Ascension Council on Aging events
• May 25
Memorial Day
Both Centers Closed
• May 26
Seniors and the Law
D. Handleman
Southern Legal Service
Gonzales 9:30 a.m.
Yoga
Gonzales
8:15 a.m. & 9:15 a.m.
Bridge –
Gonzales 11:30 a.m.
Zumba Gold
Donaldsonville9:00 a.m.
Gonzales 10:30 a.m.
Coupon Swap –
Gonzales 9:00 a.m.
• May 27
Gospel Music
Etta Brown
Gonzales 10:00m a.m.
Fast Exercise
Donaldsonville
9:30 a.m.
Gonzales 10:45 a.m.
Crafts
Gonzales 9:30 a.m.
• May 28
Zumba Gold
Gonzales 10:30 a.m.
Pilates
Gonzales 8:15 a.m.
& 9:15 a.m.
Cajun Needlers
Gonzales 12:30 p.m.
PIYO
Donaldsonville
9:00 a.m.
• May 29
Bingo Sponsor
Canon Hospice
Donaldsonville
10:00 a.m.
Zumba Gold
Donaldsonville
9:00 a.m.
Scrap Booking
Gonzales 9:00 a.m.
Canasta – Gonzales
1:00 p.m.
Karaoke
Gonzales
9:30a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
Send your upcoming events to Cheryl LeBlanc Babin, lifestyles editor, at cbabin@weeklycitizen.com or call (225) 644-6397, fax (225) 644-2069 or drop by or mail to The Gonzales Weekly Citizen, 231 W. Cornerview, Gonzales, LA 70737.
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