Girls on the Run and the YWCA of Alexandria-Pineville are partnering to kick off the first-ever Girls on the Run season in Rapides Parish on February 18, 2013, made possible by the generous donation of Run Wild Multisports.
September 29: Workshop with Miss Louisiana 2011 Hope Anderson
Where: Just Dance, 4212 Michiels Drive
Time: Varies
Alexandria's Local "A Town Shops" invite you to shop the annual Holiday Open House Sunday, November 11, 2012, from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
AlexanderFultonMiniPark, 5p.m. Sponsored by the City ofAlexandriaDivision of Community Services. Annual lighting of the downtown Christmas tree, community caroling, school choirs and a visit from Santa! Cost: admission free. Call: 449-5051.
BoltonAvenueCommunity Center, 9a.m.-Noon. Sponsored by City ofAlexandriaDivision of Community Services. Art camp for children ages 5-12. Cost: admission free. Call Krystal Wimbley: 449-5108.
Paragon Casino RV Resort, 8a.m.-5p.m. Sponsored by TBIPAC. IBCA BBQ Contest: ribs, brisket, chicken, sauce, margaritas, soup/gumbo and anything over rice. Trade Days booth: $50. Cost: admission free. Call Amy Sampson: 240-6414.
Alexandria Mall Food Court, 9:30a.m. Share breakfast with a cast of costumed characters as Alexandria Mall welcomes the arrival of Santa in grand holiday style. Treats and goody bags for children 12 and younger. Cost: $2 for breakfast with proceeds benefitting the Salvation Army. Call Missy McKnight: 448-0227 ext. 0.
Louisiana Athletic Club, 9:30-11:30a.m. Sponsored by Muscular Dystrophy Association. The walk is family-oriented and anyone can join, including children, adults, grandparents, students, corporate teams and more. Held to pay tribute and raise funds for children and adults served by MDA. Cost: admission free, but fundraising goal is $74 per person on a team. Call Christina Griffin: 388-3252.
Rapides Parish Coliseum Exhibition Hall, Sat. 10a.m.-5p.m., Sun. 11a.m.-4p.m. Sponsored by The Red River Arts & Crafts Guild. Partners with the Food Bank. Gratefully accepting all donations of canned food items or cash. Cost: admission free. Call Donna Fontenot: 443-1785