January 20: Jewish Food Festival, 2021 Turner St., 11a.m.-3p.m. Sponsored by the Jewish Temple. In the tradition of New York’s Lower East Side, come and dine on some favorite Jewish foods: corned beef sandwiches, kosher hot dogs, brisket, noodle kugel, bagels and lox, pickles, falafel and more!
January 19: Partners in Literacy Scrabble Tournament, Hastings, LA, 9a.m.-5p.m. Sponsored by Volunteers of America, Central Louisiana. Support Partners in Literacy and Volunteers of America with this fun way to raise money and promote reading. Competitors will play each other for first, second and third place. Two divisions offered, youth for those under 18 and adult for those over 18. Cost: $25. Call Lalita Monroe: 442-8026.
January 14, February 11 and March 11: Moms Club of Alexandria Monthly Meeting, First United Methodist Church of Alexandria, 10a.m. Come and find out about the Moms Club by joining us at our monthly social, when we discuss upcoming events as well as have some snacks and a fun activity for the kids. Cost: $20 a year. Call Hannah Morgan: 790-6302.
January 4: Epiphany Service – Burning of the Greens – Gumbo Dinner, St. Rita Church, 5:30p.m. Sponsored by Alexandria Mardi Gras Association and St. Rita Church. Gumbo dinner followed by a Service of the Word and Burning of the Greens. Cost: Small donation for gumbo. Call St. Rita Church Office: 445-7120 www.alexmardigras.com.
January 4: Epiphany Party – Mardi Gras Kickoff, Alexandria Convention Hall, 7:30p.m. Sponsored by Alexandria Mardi Gras Association. The band, Stormy, from Baton Rouge will perform. Cost: $10 advance, $15 door or $50 reserved tables. Call Eula Tarver: 201-6874. www.alexmardigras.com
10th Night of Christmas Event – Holiday Family Fun Night
7th Night of Christmas Event – Pineville Christmas Parade
6th Night of Christmas Event – Storytelling at the Museum Entertainment – Visit with artist Luz Maria Lopez and stay for refreshments and a book signing and reading of “How the Gods Created the Finger People” along with other holiday storytelling fun.