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Les Fest
September 22: Les Fest, Alexandria Zoo, 10a.m.-4p.m. Sponsored by Friends of the Alexandria Zoo (FOTAZ), Alexandria Zoo and the City of Alexandria. See what’s happening at the zoo. A free day of music, entertainment, animals and fun in remembrance of former Zoo Director Les Whitt. Concessions, gift shop and train available. Cost: Admission free. Call Lee Ann Whitt: 441-6814.
Event Date:
Sep 22, 2012
Wine and Cheese Fundraiser
A Fall Arts and Crafts Festival
September 15: A Fall Arts and Crafts Festival, Rapides Exhibition Hall, 10a.m.-4p.m. Sponsored by Red River Arts and Crafts Guild. A variety of crafts and art work. Partnering with the Food Band and will gladly accept donations of canned food or cash. Cost: Admission free. Call Donna Fontenot: 443-1785.
Event Date:
Sep 15, 2012
Rapides Symphony Pops on the River
Quality Deer Management Association Banquet
August 4: Quality Deer Management Association Banquet, Alexandria Riverfront Center, 6p.m. Sponsored by Central Louisiana Chapter of Quality Deer Management Association. Cost: Call for pricing. Call Jr. Price: 729-4402.
Event Date:
Aug 4, 2012
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23rd Annual Hope House Lobster Dinner & Silent Auction
August 12: 23rd Annual Hope House Lobster Dinner & Silent Auction, Tunk’s Cypress Inn, 6p.m. Sponsored by Hope House of Central Louisiana. Cost: Call for more information. Call Sandy Ray: 487-2061.
Event Date:
Aug 12, 2012
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Back 2 School Bingo Bash
Alexandria Mall Fairytale Ball
July 21: Alexandria Mall Fairytale Ball, Sears Court, Noon-2p.m. Come one; come all to Alexandria Mall’s Fairytale Ball! Crafts, games, and photo opportunities with meet and greets from a bevy of fairy princesses. Character greeting provided by Lagniappe Theatre. Cost: Admission free. Call Alexandria Mall Office: 448-0227.
Event Date:
Jul 21, 2012
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Taking it 2 the Street
July 14, August 11 and September 8: Taking it 2 the Street, Downtown Alexandria, 10a.m. Sponsored by Capital One Bank. A family friendly guided walking tour of the beautiful downtown cultural district featuring local celebrity tour guides and lots of local street performers. The tour begins and ends at the Alexandria Museum of Art. Cost: Admission free. Call Rich Joyce: 445-1234 X 242.
Event Date:
Jul 14, 2012