T.R.E.E. House Children’s Museum, 10a.m.-12p.m. Come and see a variety of different scales and layouts at the T.R.E.E. House! Cost: $4 per person, children 2 & under get in free. Call Marissa Sonnier: 619-9394.
Alexandria Riverfront Center, 6p.m. Sponsored by Friendship House Adult Day Services. Cost: $45 individual tickets, table sponsorships available. Call Faye Simpson: 473-9504.
Alexandria Museum of Art, 5:30p.m. Yoga is offered every Tuesday at the AMoA thanks to a generous grant from the Rapides Foundation. Yoga instructor, b. Hedrick is an ascetic Taoist yogi with fourteen years of yoga practice. Yoga Tao is for all experience levels, incorporating spirit-mind-body techniques. Cost: Free. Call AMoA: 443-3458.
Spirits Parking Lot, 6p.m. Sponsored by Run Wild and the Garden District Run. A fun run promoting November as National Run Safety Month. Run Wild is teaming up with the Garden District Run Group to encourage visibility and reflectivity. Runners are encouraged to wear bright colors, blinking lights, and reflective pieces. Prizes go to the most reflective runners! Cost: Free. Call Ali: 445-9735 or ali@runwild.us.
420 21st Street. Sponsored by Our Lady of Prompt Succor School. Orders may be placed online at www.promptsuccor.org starting November 2. Orders may be picked up on Tuesday, November 17 from 3-5pm. Cost: prices depends on items selected. Call Tonya Curcio: 449-9073 x 209.
Rapides Parish Schools, during hours of operation. Sponsored by Rapides Parish Library. This event enjoys its 31st year in the Rapides Parish Schools. Youth Services sponsors a bookmark contest centered on a selected theme. Winners are chosen from each grade level and printed as bookmarks for all to enjoy throughout the library system. Cost: Free. Call Tammy DiBartolo: 442-2483 x 1906.
Alexandria Museum of Art, 7p.m.-9p.m. Musical and spoken word performances, including open mic and featured performers. Promoting the art of spoken work and self-expression and creating opportunities for poets. Featuring Alexandria native and accomplished slam poet Sha’Condria Sibley. Cost: Free for AMoA members, $5 for non-members. Call AMoA: 443-3458.
Kees Park, Hwy 28 East Pineville, 6p.m.-8p.m. Sponsored by the City of Pineville. Cost: Free and open to public. Call Madonna LeBlanc: 449-5660.
CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Women’s and Children’s Hospital, 9a.m.-1p.m. Sponsored by The Town Talk. Free health screenings provided to the community. Cost: Free. Call CHRISTUS Cabrini Foundation: 448-6580.
Downtown Alexandria. 6:30a.m. Survivor Breakfast, 7:15a.m. Survivors Line up at Diamond Grill, 7:30a.m. Opening Ceremony, 8:30a.m. 5k starts, 9:00a.m. 1 Mile Fun Run starts and 10:00a.m. Closing Ceremonies. Cost: Competitive 5k, $40, Recreational 5k, $35, 1 Mile Fun Run, $35, Sleep in for the Cure, $35. Funds raised go to Central Louisiana breast health programs. Register online at www.komencenla.org Call 337-993-5745 for additional information.