Month : Day : Year : Event Type :


YWCA Summer Day Camp
May  26 - Aug  7
Where:
 YWCA of Alexandria-Pineville
When:
 7 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Details:
 Sponsored by YWCA. Daily activities include indoor/outdoor games and arts and crafts. Field trips weekly.
Admission:
  $55 registration, $75 weekly.
Contact:
  Marle Liggin: 442-3397


YWCA Swimming Lessons
Jun  1 - Jul  31
Where:
 YWCA of Alexandria-Pineville
When:
Details:
 Time: TBA. Sponsored by YWCA.
Admission:
  $75 level-2 and up, $65 level-1
Contact:
  Connie Carraway: 442-3397


Swim Classes
Jun  2 - Jul  31
Where:
 Peabody Magnet High School
When:
 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.
Details:
 Sponsored by WLM.
Admission:
  
Contact:
  Dorothy Williams: 641-8914 or 445-6717


Market at the Greens
Jun  4 - Sep  6
Where:
 90 Harold Miles Road
When:
Details:
 Saturdays 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Sponsored by Market at the Greens. The Market is a one of a kind open air shopping venue in Central Louisiana. A few of the vendor’s items include: ironwork, art work, jewelry, pet supplies, plants and food. Fee: $1 parking fee to benefit a different non-profit group each month.
Admission:
  $1 parking fee
Contact:
  Suzanne Ferguson: 427-6991


Photographers Guild
Jun  5 - Jul  2
Where:
 Alexandria Museum of Art
When:
Details:
 Tues. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sponsored by AMoA. Opening reception June 5, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Admission:
  $4 adults, $3 students and seniors
Contact:
  Anne Reid: 443-3458


Suzanne Chamlin
Jun  5 - Aug  15
Where:
 Alexandria Museum of Art
When:
Details:
 Tue. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sponsored by AMoA. Opening reception June 5, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Admission:
  $4 adults, $3 students and seniors.
Contact:
  Anne Reid: 443-3458


Photographers Guild
Jun  5 - Jul  2
Where:
 Alexandria Museum of Art
When:
Details:
 Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sponsored by AMoA. Opening Reception: June 5 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Cost: Admission free during reception, all other times $4 adults, $3 seniors and students, $2 children.
Admission:
  Admission free during reception, all other times $4 adults, $3 seniors and students, $2 children.
Contact:
  Anne Reid: 443-3458


Susan Chamlin
Jun  5 - Aug  15
Where:
 Alexandria Museum of Art
When:
Details:
 Tues. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sponsored by AMoA. Opening Reception: June 5 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Cost: Admission free during reception, all other times $4 adults, $3 seniors and students, $2 children.
Admission:
  Admission free during reception, all other times $4 adults, $3 seniors and students, $2 children.
Contact:
  Anne Reid: 443-3458


Quick Books 2007 – Makes Bookkeeping Easy and Efficient
Jul  1 - Jul  31
Where:
 Louisiana Technical College
When:
Details:
 Date and Time: TBA. Learn basic accounting principles: setup customers, vendor accounts, invoices and generate monthly reports. Call for additional courses offered throughout the year.
Admission:
  $75
Contact:
  Marvinette Holly: 487-5659


YMCA Swim Lessons
Jul  1 - Aug  15
Where:
 1831 Turner St.
When:
Details:
 Times vary. Sponsored by YMCA. Classes available for all ages and abilities.
Admission:
  $25 - $55
Contact:
  Susan Ozier: 445-8261


YWCA Summer Day Camp
Jul  1 - Aug  7
Where:
 5912 James St.
When:
 7 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Details:
 Sponsored by YWCA.
Admission:
   $55 Registration, $50 Activity Fee, $75 per week.
Contact:
  Marie Liggin: 442-3397


YMCA Water Aerobics
Jul  1 - Sep  30
Where:
 1831 Turner St.
When:
Details:
 A.M. & P.M. Beginning, intermediate and advanced.
Admission:
  Free to YMCA members or $3.50 per class.
Contact:
  Susan Ozier: 445-8261


Kooky Krafts
Jul  1 - Sep  30
Where:
 TREE House Children’s Museum
When:
 11 am until 12 pm
Details:
Admission:
  $3.50 per person Free for members
Contact:
  Kara Edwards: 691-9394


YMCA Day Camp
Jul  1 - Aug  14
Where:
 1831 Turner St.,
When:
 7 a.m. until 6 p.m
Details:
 Sponsored by YMCA. Activities include: indoor, outdoor games, arts and crafts, sports, swimming and fun day Fridays.
Admission:
  $30 registration fee, $70 per week members, $90 per week non-members
Contact:
  Leah Ducote: 445-8261


Summer Safari Classes
Jul  1 - Jul  31
Where:
 Alexandria Zoo
When:
Details:
 Sponsored by City of Alexandria & FOTAZ. Week-long Zoo classes for K-8th grade students. Visit www.alexandriazoo.com for information and fee schedule.
Admission:
  
Contact:
  LeeAnn Whitt or Katie Bosarge: 441-6818


Jonathan Moore: Recent Work
Jul  1 - Aug  1
Where:
 Gallery One Ellleven, 111 Third Street
When:
Details:
 Leesville, Wed.-Fri. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sponsored by Gallery One Ellleven. One man exhibition of recent work. Opening reception Saturday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Admission:
  Admission free
Contact:
  Tony McDonald: 337-718-3344


The Building of Bailey’s Dam & The Civil War in Alexandria
Jul  1 - Sep  30
Where:
 Louisiana History Museum, 503 Washington St.,
When:
 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Details:
 Tues. - Sat. See detail maps of the dam’s and artifacts on display and Civil War relics.
Admission:
  Free
Contact:
  Dale Genius: 487-8556 or louisianahistorymuseum.org


Teen Camp
Jul  1 - Jul  30
Where:
 Teen Activity Center
When:
 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Details:
 Sponsored by City of Alexandria Division of Community Services. With a weekly theme each week, teens will participate in educational and recreational activities and field trips. Must bring their own bag lunch. For more information call 449-5228.
Admission:
  $25
Contact:
  449-5228


R& B Jam with Dynamic Jake
Jul  2 - Jul  30
Where:
 321 Desoto Street
When:
 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
Details:
 July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Sponsored by Tipitina’s Music Office Co-Op. Weekly event. Come join the jam! Alcohol and Drug Free Event. Large groups call ahead.
Admission:
  Admission free
Contact:
  Aaron Sibley: 442-6463


LWGA Tri-State Junior Girls Golf Tournament
Jul  3 - Jul  5
Where:
 Oak Wing
When:
Details:
 Sponsored by Louisiana Women’s Golf Association.
Admission:
  
Contact:
  Judy McDonald: 641-1335 or www.lwgolfa.com


USFA State Softball Tournament
Jul  3 - Jul  5
Where:
 Alexandria Youth Complex, Johnny Downs Sports Complex, Ward 10
When:
Details:
 Sponsored by United State Fast-pitch Association.
Admission:
  
Contact:
  Bobby Hair: 949-1853 or www.usfastpitch.com.


Rock the Red On The 4th of July
Jul  4 - Jul  4
Where:
 Downtown Amphitheatre
When:
Details:
 Time: TBA. Sponsored by City of Alexandria Division of Community Services. Music, fireworks & family fun! For more information call 449-5051.
Admission:
  Free
Contact:
  449-5051


Red, White & Blue at the Zoo
Jul  4 - Jul  4
Where:
 Alexandria Zoo
When:
 9 a m until 5 pm
Details:
 Sponsored by City of Alexandria & FOTAZ. Relaxing day with music & patriotic souvenirs.
Admission:
  Free to service persons & families with proper ID
Contact:
  LeeAnn Whitt or Katie Bosarge: 441-6818


Summer Arts Studio Session III
Jul  6 - Jul  17
Where:
 1330 Main Street
When:
Details:
 Sponsored by River Oaks Square Arts Center. Ages 5-13. All materials provided. Intensive study of visual art mediums.
Admission:
  $190 for half-day, $320 all day
Contact:
  Preston Gilchrist:


LGA Junior Amateur Golf Tournament
Jul  7 - Jul  10
Where:
 Alexandria Golf and Country Club
When:
Details:
 Sponsored by Louisiana Golf Association.
Admission:
  
Contact:
  Carr McCalla: 337-265-3938 or www.lgagolf.org.


LWGA Girls Junior Golf Championship
Jul  7 - Jul  9
Where:
 Oak Wing
When:
Details:
 Sponsored by Louisiana Women’s Golf Association.
Admission:
  
Contact:
  Judy McDonald: 641-1335 or www.lwgolfa.com


Astronaut Camp
Jul  7 - Jul  10
Where:
 TREE House Children’s Museum
When:
 9 a.m. until Noon
Details:
 Sponsored by TREE House Children’s Museum.
Admission:
  $60 non-members, $50 members
Contact:
  Kara Edwards: 691-9394


Summer Teen Workshop
Jul  9 - Aug  6
Where:
 2700 Lee Street
When:
 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Details:
 Sponsored by Family Playhouse. Workshop concludes with a performance of Charlie’s Aunt August 6-9, Thurs-Sat, 7 p.m., Sun., 2 p.m.
Admission:
  Performance $12 adults, $6 children. Workshop: $265 (includes $25 registration fee)
Contact:
  Contact Ty Cedars: 613-1536 or 442-6500 or www.familyplayhousewow.org


Arrowhead Junior Golf Tour
Jul  10 - Jul  12
Where:
 Oak Wing
When:
Details:
 Sponsored by Arrowhead Junior Golf.
Admission:
  
Contact:
  Craig Campo: 561-0260 or www.arrowheadjgt.com.


Camp Kent House
Jul  10 - Jul  31
Where:
 3601 Bayou Rapides Road
When:
 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Details:
 Sponsored by Kent House. All day camp for children ages 7-12. Learn about activities and life in the early 19th century. Also includes a visit to a local farm. Cost: TBA.
Admission:
  TBA
Contact:
  Alice Scarborough: 487-5998


Adult First Aid & Infant/Child CPR
Jul  11 - Sep  12
Where:
 Rapides Women & Children’s Hospital,
When:
 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Details:
 Sponsored by Central Louisiana Red Cross. First Aid provides hands-on training consistent with OSHA guidelines, plus CPR training & information on the role of AED’s in emergency cardiac care. Infant/Child CPR provides hands on skills for response to breathing & cardiac emergencies. Adult First Aid – 3 yr. certification, Infant & Child CPR – 1 yr. certification.
Admission:
  $30 per person
Contact:
  Susan or Michelle: 442-6621


Residential and Commercial Construction Code Training-Phase I
Jul  13 - Sep  22
Where:
 TBA
When:
Details:
 Location: TBA. Sponsored by La. Institute for Building Technology, La. Technical College. You will obtain guidance on preparation for certification tests and learn about legally required certification for code professionals. Admission: You must register and receive confirmation in order to attend online: http://www.laibts.org/training-DPS.shtml.
Admission:
  
Contact:
  Marrinette Holly: 487-5659


Truth Trek Vacation Bible School
Jul  13 - Jul  17
Where:
 430 Jackson Street
When:
 9 a.m. until Noon
Details:
 Sponsored by Emmanuel Baptist Church. For children born prior to September 30, 2005 through 6th grade. Pre-registration required by July 3.
Admission:
  Free
Contact:
  442-7773


Movies in the Park
Jul  16 - Jul  16
Where:
 City Park
When:
 7 p.m.
Details:
 Sponsored by City of Alexandria & Fox 48 TV.
Admission:
  
Contact:
  449-5108


Exhibit Reception
Jul  17 - Jul  17
Where:
 1330 Main St.
When:
 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Details:
 Sponsored by TBA. Exhibit featuring River Oaks Resident Artists. Bob Howell and River Oaks Art Academy Collage Class.
Admission:
  Free
Contact:
  Rachael Dauzat: 473-2670


Contemporary Artists’ Guild
Jul  17 - Aug  22
Where:
 Alexandria Museum of Art
When:
Details:
 Tues. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sponsored by AMoA. Opening Reception: July 17 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Cost: Admission is free during reception, all other times $4 adults, $3 seniors and students, $2 children.
Admission:
  $4 adults, $3 seniors and students, $2 children
Contact:
  Anne Reid: 443-3458


Dixie “Ponytails” State Softball Tournament
Jul  17 - Jul  21
Where:
 Ward 9 Sportsplex
When:
Details:
 Sponsored by Dixie Softball, Inc.
Admission:
  
Contact:
  Jay Slayter: 419-1517 or www.dixie.org


Dixie “Darlings” State Softball Tournament
Jul  17 - Jul  21
Where:
 Johnny Downs Sports Complex
When:
Details:
 Sponsored by Dixie Softball, Inc.
Admission:
  
Contact:
  D.D. Edwards: 715-2256 or www.dixie.org


Little League State Softball Tournament
Jul  18 - Jul  22
Where:
 LC Coca-Cola Field
When:
Details:
 Sponsored by Little League Softball.
Admission:
  
Contact:
  Michael Marler: 308-0005 or www.littleleague.org


Ebonite Pro Bowling Tournament
Jul  18 - Jul  19
Where:
 Four Seasons Bowling Center
When:
Details:
 Sponsored by Ebonite Pro Bowling.
Admission:
  
Contact:
  Rusty Bethley: 985-259-1129


The Phantom of the Opera
Jul  19 - Jul  19
Where:
 Houston, TX
When:
Details:
 Sponsored by Cenla Travel.
Admission:
  $150 per person.
Contact:
  Nancy Richards: 443-9038 or www.cenlatravel.com.


SmArt Camp: Sawmill Art of the Roaring Twenties
Jul  20 - Jul  25
Where:
 101 Longleaf Rd., Longleaf, LA
When:
 8 a.m. until Noon
Details:
 Sponsored by Southern Forest Heritage Museum. Art camp for ages 5th grade and up, to include visual and performing arts. Taught by teachers and experts in the field. Will culminate with art show & performance program.
Admission:
  $100 per student
Contact:
  Claudia Troll: 748-8400


Summer Arts Studio Session IV
Jul  20 - Jul  31
Where:
 1330 Main Street
When:
Details:
 Sponsored by River Oaks Square Arts Center. Ages 5-13. All materials provided. Intensive study of visual art mediums.
Admission:
  $190 for half-day, $320 all day
Contact:
  Preston Gilchrist: 473-2670


Enviroschool For Communities
Jul  21 - Jul  21
Where:
 Broadway Community Center, 712 Broadway Avenue
When:
 10:00 AM until Noon
Details:
 Sponsored by Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. There is no charge, but registration is required. Schedule subject to change. See link for more details, including how to register.
Admission:
  There is no charge, but registration is required.
Contact:
  Tomeka Prioleau, LDEQ, 225-219-0877


Spectral Sisters Productions 2009 Summer 10 Minute Plays Festival 1,
Jul  22 - Jul  26
Where:
 Hearn Stage/Kress Theatre
When:
Details:
 22nd -25th , 7:30 p.m., 26th at 2 p.m. Sponsored by Spectral Sisters Productions. All plays are written by local residents of Central Louisiana. Plays were selected in blind reading by an anonymous reader. The top 12 plays will be performed in the 2009 Summer Festivals 1 & 2.
Admission:
  $10 Adults and $5 Students
Contact:
  Allen Rowlen: rowlenthunder@msn.com


Dixie Youth Baseball Regionals Tournament
Jul  24 - Jul  28
Where:
 Ward 9 Sportsplex
When:
Details:
 Sponsored by Dixie Youth Baseball.
Admission:
  
Contact:
  Jay Slayter: 419-1517 or www.dixie.org.


Cenla Chapter of Nashville Songwriter’s Association International (NSAI),
Jul  25 - Sep  12
Where:
 321 Desoto Street
When:
 3:30 p.m.
Details:
 July 25, Aug. 8 and Sept. 12 Sponsored by NSAI and Tipitina’s Music Office Co-op. Open to songwriters, aspiring songwriters, musicians and fans. Anyone that wants to explore their creativity through songwriting.
Admission:
  Free for first two meetings, then $15 per month or year membership with NSAI.
Contact:
  DC Sills: 308-2624


LaCuisine de la Louisiane
Jul  26 - Jul  26
Where:
 Paragon Casino Resort
When:
 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Details:
 Sponsored by Paragon Casino to benefit local Red Cross. LaCuisine is a culinary event where over 30 chefs, restaurants and caterers come with samplings of favorite dishes. Live band & silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Central Louisiana Red Cross, MDA & Friends of the Fox Theatre.
Admission:
  $35 per person
Contact:
  Kyra Turner: 442-6621


Mix It Up Xtreme Art Week
Jul  28 - Jul  31
Where:
 201 Pelican Drive, Pineville
When:
 1 p.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Details:
 Sponsored by Bayou Ceramics. Paint on t-shirts, stuff-a-critter, hand build clay glass art, pour a mold, ceramic techniques with stamping, crystals, sgraffito & more. Ages 5 & up.
Admission:
  $145
Contact:
  Lydia Dubrock: 442-5420


Back to School Bingo Bash!
Jul  30 - Jul  30
Where:
 Alexandria Convention Hall
When:
 4 p.m.- 6 p.m. until 4 p.m.- 6 p.m.
Details:
 Sponsored by City of Alexandria Division of Community Services. Enjoy an evening of family fun, food and great prizes
Admission:
  $1
Contact:
  449-5228


Always…Pasty Cline
Jul  31 - Aug  2
Where:
 Coughlin Saunders Performing Arts Center,
When:
Details:
 Fri.-Sat., 7 p.m, Sun., 2:30 p.m. Sponsored by Lagniappe Theatre Company. This musical play is complete with down home country humor, true emotion and even some audience participation. It includes many of Patsy’s unforgettable hits such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams and Waking After Midnight.
Admission:
  $12 Adults / $10 per person groups of 10 or more
Contact:
  Karen Burns: 48-STAGE or 730-4067 or www.lagniappetheatre.com


Little League Senior Regional Softball Tournament
Jul  31 - Aug  6
Where:
 LC Coca-Cola Field
When:
Details:
 Sponsored by Little League Softball.
Admission:
  
Contact:
  Michael Marler: 308-0005 or www.littleleague.org


To have your event added to the City of Alexandria calendar contact Community Services at 449-5225

In general, events are considered eligible for the calendar if they are open and of interest to the general public. Preference is given to arts and cultural events and City-sponsored events. The Division of Community Services reserves the right to omit entries if they are not deemed eligible or if space is limited. When we determine this to be the case, we make every effort to inform the organization whose event will not be included.