LIFESTYLE

Historian to speak on Oak Grove, Hope Villa

Staff reports

Local historian Ira Babin will speak on the histories of the Oak Grove and Hope Villa communities, March 18, at 6:30 p.m., at the Ascension Parish Library in Galvez. 

Babin is a lifelong resident of Ascension Parish and a contributing writer to the Bicentennial Edition of Ascension Parish 1807-2007. A reception immediately follows the program.

Register in advance by calling the library at 622-3339. This event is free and open to the public.