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| YWCA Summer Day Camp |
| May 26 - Aug 7 |
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Where: |
YWCA of Alexandria-Pineville |
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When: |
7 a.m.
until 6 p.m.
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Details: |
Sponsored by YWCA. Daily activities include indoor/outdoor games and arts and crafts. Field trips weekly. |
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Admission: |
$55 registration, $75 weekly. |
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Contact: |
Marle Liggin: 442-3397 |
| YWCA Swimming Lessons |
| Jun 1 - Jul 31 |
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Where: |
YWCA of Alexandria-Pineville |
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When: |
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Details: |
Time: TBA. Sponsored by YWCA. |
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Admission: |
$75 level-2 and up, $65 level-1 |
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Contact: |
Connie Carraway: 442-3397 |
| Swim Classes |
| Jun 2 - Jul 31 |
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Where: |
Peabody Magnet High School |
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When: |
1 p.m.
until 5 p.m.
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Details: |
Sponsored by WLM. |
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Admission: |
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Contact: |
Dorothy Williams: 641-8914 or 445-6717 |
| Market at the Greens |
| Jun 4 - Sep 6 |
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Where: |
90 Harold Miles Road |
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When: |
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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.
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Admission: |
$1 parking fee |
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Contact: |
Suzanne Ferguson: 427-6991 |
| Photographers Guild |
| Jun 5 - Jul 2 |
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Where: |
Alexandria Museum of Art |
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When: |
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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. |
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Admission: |
$4 adults, $3 students and seniors |
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Contact: |
Anne Reid: 443-3458 |
| Suzanne Chamlin |
| Jun 5 - Aug 15 |
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Where: |
Alexandria Museum of Art |
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When: |
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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. |
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Admission: |
$4 adults, $3 students and seniors. |
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Contact: |
Anne Reid: 443-3458 |
| Photographers Guild |
| Jun 5 - Jul 2 |
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Where: |
Alexandria Museum of Art |
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When: |
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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.
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Admission: |
Admission free during reception, all other times $4 adults, $3 seniors and students, $2 children. |
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Contact: |
Anne Reid: 443-3458 |
| Susan Chamlin |
| Jun 5 - Aug 15 |
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Where: |
Alexandria Museum of Art |
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When: |
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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.
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Admission: |
Admission free during reception, all other times $4 adults, $3 seniors and students, $2 children. |
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Contact: |
Anne Reid: 443-3458 |
| Quick Books 2007 – Makes Bookkeeping Easy and Efficient |
| Jul 1 - Jul 31 |
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Where: |
Louisiana Technical College |
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When: |
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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. |
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Admission: |
$75 |
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Contact: |
Marvinette Holly: 487-5659 |
| YMCA Swim Lessons |
| Jul 1 - Aug 15 |
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Where: |
1831 Turner St. |
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When: |
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Details: |
Times vary. Sponsored by YMCA. Classes available for all ages and abilities. |
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Admission: |
$25 - $55 |
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Contact: |
Susan Ozier: 445-8261 |
| YWCA Summer Day Camp |
| Jul 1 - Aug 7 |
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Where: |
5912 James St. |
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When: |
7 a.m.
until 6 p.m.
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Details: |
Sponsored by YWCA. |
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Admission: |
$55 Registration, $50 Activity Fee, $75 per week. |
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Contact: |
Marie Liggin: 442-3397 |
| YMCA Water Aerobics |
| Jul 1 - Sep 30 |
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Where: |
1831 Turner St. |
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When: |
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Details: |
A.M. & P.M. Beginning, intermediate and advanced. |
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Admission: |
Free to YMCA members or $3.50 per class. |
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Contact: |
Susan Ozier: 445-8261 |
| Kooky Krafts |
| Jul 1 - Sep 30 |
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Where: |
TREE House Children’s Museum |
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When: |
11 am
until 12 pm
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Details: |
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Admission: |
$3.50 per person Free for members |
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Contact: |
Kara Edwards: 691-9394 |
| YMCA Day Camp |
| Jul 1 - Aug 14 |
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Where: |
1831 Turner St., |
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When: |
7 a.m.
until 6 p.m
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Details: |
Sponsored by YMCA. Activities include: indoor, outdoor games, arts and crafts, sports, swimming and fun day Fridays. |
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Admission: |
$30 registration fee, $70 per week members, $90 per week non-members |
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Contact: |
Leah Ducote: 445-8261 |
| Summer Safari Classes |
| Jul 1 - Jul 31 |
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Where: |
Alexandria Zoo |
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When: |
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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. |
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Admission: |
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Contact: |
LeeAnn Whitt or Katie Bosarge: 441-6818 |
| Jonathan Moore: Recent Work |
| Jul 1 - Aug 1 |
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Where: |
Gallery One Ellleven, 111 Third Street |
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When: |
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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. |
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Admission: |
Admission free |
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Contact: |
Tony McDonald: 337-718-3344 |
| The Building of Bailey’s Dam & The Civil War in Alexandria |
| Jul 1 - Sep 30 |
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Where: |
Louisiana History Museum, 503 Washington St., |
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When: |
10 a.m.
until 3:30 p.m.
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Details: |
Tues. - Sat. See detail maps of the dam’s and artifacts on display and Civil War relics. |
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Admission: |
Free |
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Contact: |
Dale Genius: 487-8556 or louisianahistorymuseum.org |
| Teen Camp |
| Jul 1 - Jul 30 |
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Where: |
Teen Activity Center |
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When: |
9 a.m.
until 3:30 p.m.
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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. |
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Admission: |
$25 |
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Contact: |
449-5228 |
| R& B Jam with Dynamic Jake |
| Jul 2 - Jul 30 |
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Where: |
321 Desoto Street |
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When: |
4:30 p.m.
until 6:30 p.m.
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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. |
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Admission: |
Admission free |
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Contact: |
Aaron Sibley: 442-6463 |
| LWGA Tri-State Junior Girls Golf Tournament |
| Jul 3 - Jul 5 |
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Where: |
Oak Wing |
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When: |
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Details: |
Sponsored by Louisiana Women’s Golf Association. |
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Admission: |
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Contact: |
Judy McDonald: 641-1335 or www.lwgolfa.com |
| USFA State Softball Tournament |
| Jul 3 - Jul 5 |
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Where: |
Alexandria Youth Complex, Johnny Downs Sports Complex, Ward 10 |
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When: |
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Details: |
Sponsored by United State Fast-pitch Association. |
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Admission: |
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Contact: |
Bobby Hair: 949-1853 or www.usfastpitch.com. |
| Rock the Red On The 4th of July |
| Jul 4 - Jul 4 |
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Where: |
Downtown Amphitheatre |
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When: |
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Details: |
Time: TBA. Sponsored by City of Alexandria Division of Community Services. Music, fireworks & family fun! For more information call 449-5051. |
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Admission: |
Free |
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Contact: |
449-5051 |
| Red, White & Blue at the Zoo |
| Jul 4 - Jul 4 |
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Where: |
Alexandria Zoo |
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When: |
9 a m
until 5 pm
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Details: |
Sponsored by City of Alexandria & FOTAZ. Relaxing day with music & patriotic souvenirs. |
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Admission: |
Free to service persons & families with proper ID |
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Contact: |
LeeAnn Whitt or Katie Bosarge: 441-6818 |
| Summer Arts Studio Session III |
| Jul 6 - Jul 17 |
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Where: |
1330 Main Street |
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When: |
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Details: |
Sponsored by River Oaks Square Arts Center. Ages 5-13. All materials provided. Intensive study of visual art mediums. |
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Admission: |
$190 for half-day, $320 all day |
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Contact: |
Preston Gilchrist: |
| LGA Junior Amateur Golf Tournament |
| Jul 7 - Jul 10 |
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Where: |
Alexandria Golf and Country Club |
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When: |
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Details: |
Sponsored by Louisiana Golf Association. |
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Admission: |
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Contact: |
Carr McCalla: 337-265-3938 or www.lgagolf.org. |
| LWGA Girls Junior Golf Championship |
| Jul 7 - Jul 9 |
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Where: |
Oak Wing |
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When: |
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Details: |
Sponsored by Louisiana Women’s Golf Association. |
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Admission: |
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Contact: |
Judy McDonald: 641-1335 or www.lwgolfa.com |
| Astronaut Camp |
| Jul 7 - Jul 10 |
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Where: |
TREE House Children’s Museum |
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When: |
9 a.m.
until Noon
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Details: |
Sponsored by TREE House Children’s Museum. |
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Admission: |
$60 non-members, $50 members |
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Contact: |
Kara Edwards: 691-9394 |
| Summer Teen Workshop |
| Jul 9 - Aug 6 |
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Where: |
2700 Lee Street |
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When: |
5 p.m.
until 8 p.m.
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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. |
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Admission: |
Performance $12 adults, $6 children. Workshop: $265 (includes $25 registration fee) |
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Contact: |
Contact Ty Cedars: 613-1536 or 442-6500 or www.familyplayhousewow.org |
| Arrowhead Junior Golf Tour |
| Jul 10 - Jul 12 |
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Where: |
Oak Wing |
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When: |
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Details: |
Sponsored by Arrowhead Junior Golf. |
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Admission: |
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Contact: |
Craig Campo: 561-0260 or www.arrowheadjgt.com. |
| Camp Kent House |
| Jul 10 - Jul 31 |
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Where: |
3601 Bayou Rapides Road |
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When: |
8:30 a.m.
until 5 p.m.
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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. |
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Admission: |
TBA |
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Contact: |
Alice Scarborough: 487-5998 |
| Adult First Aid & Infant/Child CPR |
| Jul 11 - Sep 12 |
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Where: |
Rapides Women & Children’s Hospital, |
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When: |
8 a.m.
until 3 p.m.
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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. |
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Admission: |
$30 per person |
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Contact: |
Susan or Michelle: 442-6621 |
| Residential and Commercial Construction Code Training-Phase I |
| Jul 13 - Sep 22 |
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Where: |
TBA |
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When: |
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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. |
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Admission: |
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Contact: |
Marrinette Holly: 487-5659 |
| Truth Trek Vacation Bible School |
| Jul 13 - Jul 17 |
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Where: |
430 Jackson Street |
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When: |
9 a.m.
until Noon
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Details: |
Sponsored by Emmanuel Baptist Church. For children born prior to September 30, 2005 through 6th grade. Pre-registration required by July 3. |
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Admission: |
Free |
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Contact: |
442-7773 |
| Movies in the Park |
| Jul 16 - Jul 16 |
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Where: |
City Park |
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When: |
7 p.m.
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Details: |
Sponsored by City of Alexandria & Fox 48 TV. |
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Admission: |
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Contact: |
449-5108 |
| Exhibit Reception |
| Jul 17 - Jul 17 |
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Where: |
1330 Main St. |
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When: |
5 p.m.
until 7 p.m.
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Details: |
Sponsored by TBA. Exhibit featuring River Oaks Resident Artists. Bob Howell and River Oaks Art Academy Collage Class. |
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Admission: |
Free |
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Contact: |
Rachael Dauzat: 473-2670 |
| Contemporary Artists’ Guild |
| Jul 17 - Aug 22 |
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Where: |
Alexandria Museum of Art |
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When: |
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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. |
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Admission: |
$4 adults, $3 seniors and students, $2 children |
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Contact: |
Anne Reid: 443-3458 |
| Dixie “Ponytails” State Softball Tournament |
| Jul 17 - Jul 21 |
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Where: |
Ward 9 Sportsplex |
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When: |
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Details: |
Sponsored by Dixie Softball, Inc. |
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Admission: |
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Contact: |
Jay Slayter: 419-1517 or www.dixie.org |
| Dixie “Darlings” State Softball Tournament |
| Jul 17 - Jul 21 |
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Where: |
Johnny Downs Sports Complex |
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When: |
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Details: |
Sponsored by Dixie Softball, Inc. |
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Admission: |
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Contact: |
D.D. Edwards: 715-2256 or www.dixie.org |
| Little League State Softball Tournament |
| Jul 18 - Jul 22 |
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Where: |
LC Coca-Cola Field |
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When: |
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Details: |
Sponsored by Little League Softball. |
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Admission: |
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Contact: |
Michael Marler: 308-0005 or www.littleleague.org |
| Ebonite Pro Bowling Tournament |
| Jul 18 - Jul 19 |
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Where: |
Four Seasons Bowling Center |
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When: |
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Details: |
Sponsored by Ebonite Pro Bowling. |
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Admission: |
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Contact: |
Rusty Bethley: 985-259-1129 |
| The Phantom of the Opera |
| Jul 19 - Jul 19 |
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Where: |
Houston, TX |
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When: |
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Details: |
Sponsored by Cenla Travel. |
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Admission: |
$150 per person. |
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Contact: |
Nancy Richards: 443-9038 or www.cenlatravel.com. |
| SmArt Camp: Sawmill Art of the Roaring Twenties |
| Jul 20 - Jul 25 |
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Where: |
101 Longleaf Rd., Longleaf, LA |
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When: |
8 a.m.
until Noon
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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. |
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Admission: |
$100 per student |
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Contact: |
Claudia Troll: 748-8400 |
| Summer Arts Studio Session IV |
| Jul 20 - Jul 31 |
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Where: |
1330 Main Street |
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When: |
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Details: |
Sponsored by River Oaks Square Arts Center. Ages 5-13. All materials provided. Intensive study of visual art mediums. |
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Admission: |
$190 for half-day, $320 all day |
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Contact: |
Preston Gilchrist: 473-2670 |
| Enviroschool For Communities |
| Jul 21 - Jul 21 |
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Where: |
Broadway Community Center, 712 Broadway Avenue |
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When: |
10:00 AM
until Noon
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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. |
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Admission: |
There is no charge, but registration is required. |
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Contact: |
Tomeka Prioleau, LDEQ, 225-219-0877 |
| Spectral Sisters Productions 2009 Summer 10 Minute Plays Festival 1, |
| Jul 22 - Jul 26 |
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Where: |
Hearn Stage/Kress Theatre |
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When: |
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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. |
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Admission: |
$10 Adults and $5 Students |
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Contact: |
Allen Rowlen: rowlenthunder@msn.com |
| Dixie Youth Baseball Regionals Tournament |
| Jul 24 - Jul 28 |
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Where: |
Ward 9 Sportsplex |
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When: |
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Details: |
Sponsored by Dixie Youth Baseball. |
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Admission: |
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Contact: |
Jay Slayter: 419-1517 or www.dixie.org. |
| Cenla Chapter of Nashville Songwriter’s Association International (NSAI), |
| Jul 25 - Sep 12 |
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Where: |
321 Desoto Street |
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When: |
3:30 p.m.
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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. |
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Admission: |
Free for first two meetings, then $15 per month or year membership with NSAI. |
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Contact: |
DC Sills: 308-2624 |
| LaCuisine de la Louisiane |
| Jul 26 - Jul 26 |
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Where: |
Paragon Casino Resort |
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When: |
5 p.m.
until 8 p.m.
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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. |
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Admission: |
$35 per person |
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Contact: |
Kyra Turner: 442-6621 |
| Mix It Up Xtreme Art Week |
| Jul 28 - Jul 31 |
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Where: |
201 Pelican Drive, Pineville |
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When: |
1 p.m.
until 4:30 p.m.
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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. |
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Admission: |
$145 |
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Contact: |
Lydia Dubrock: 442-5420 |
| Back to School Bingo Bash! |
| Jul 30 - Jul 30 |
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Where: |
Alexandria Convention Hall |
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When: |
4 p.m.- 6 p.m.
until 4 p.m.- 6 p.m.
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Details: |
Sponsored by City of Alexandria Division of Community Services. Enjoy an evening of family fun, food and great prizes |
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Admission: |
$1 |
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Contact: |
449-5228 |
| Always…Pasty Cline |
| Jul 31 - Aug 2 |
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Where: |
Coughlin Saunders Performing Arts Center, |
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When: |
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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. |
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Admission: |
$12 Adults / $10 per person groups of 10 or more |
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Contact: |
Karen Burns: 48-STAGE or 730-4067 or www.lagniappetheatre.com |
| Little League Senior Regional Softball Tournament |
| Jul 31 - Aug 6 |
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Where: |
LC Coca-Cola Field |
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When: |
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Details: |
Sponsored by Little League Softball. |
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Admission: |
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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. |