Master Rousseau’s Taekwondo
11:45a.m.-12:45p.m.
For adults. Benefits are cardio, stress relief and self-defense workout. Class consists of boxing combos, hand and foot techniques on pads with a core component. A fun and exciting way to burn between 350-450 calories.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Master Rousseau: 443-8066.
Mansura
Time: varies.
Sponsored by Mansura Chamber of Commerce.
Cost: Admission free; fees vary for activities.
Call Nicky Bordelon: 964-2696.
Volunteers of America Office
10a.m.-2p.m.
Sponsored by Volunteers of America Teen Outreach Program.
2nd annual walk encourages parents to walk and talk with their teens about preventing teen pregnancy. This program is in awareness of Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month.
Cost: $10 adults; $5 teens.
Call LaTessa Mathews: 442-8026.
Kent Plantation House
9a.m.-1p.m.
Sponsored by Kent Plantation House, USDA Forestry Service Southern Research Station.
Come learn about the world of bugs. Good bugs, bad bugs, local bugs and exotic bugs. The bugs that like daytime and those that only come out at night. Learn from local pest control experts how to keep your home and business bug free, or learn how to encourage certain bugs to remain in your yard.
Cost: $1 per person.
Call Kent House: 487-5998.
Downtown Amphitheatre
8a.m.
Sponsored by Alexandria Museum of Art.
Three competition flights, spirit awards, interactive art and family fun! Chinese cultural events support by GEADA.
Cost: $2100 for boat team; $1500 for tailgating team; spectators free.
Call: 443-3458.
All Rapides Parish Libraries
Time: normal hours of operation.
The theme for children is “Every Hero has a Story.” Preparing children for success by developing early language skills. Fun programs and entertaining activities for all ages promoting the love of reading.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Tammy DiBartolo or Karla Kirby: 442-2483 x 1906.
Third St. in front of City Hall
6-8p.m.
Sponsored by City of Alexandria Division of Community Services.
Come enjoy dinner and drinks in the outdoors as numerous Central Louisiana restaurants and catererss host Dinner on the Bricks. Musical entertainment by Uptown Jazz.
Cost: Admission free; menu prices vary. Cash suggested.
Call: 449-5225.
Various gardens in Alexandria
1-5p.m.
Sponsored by Alexandria Garden Club.
Tri Parish Sporting Clay Range, Houma, LA
10a.m.
Sponsored by Hercules Offshore Drilling.
Great Prizes! Food and beverages. All proceeds benefit SHS, Moreauville, LA.
Cost: $1,200 – 4 man team.
Call Karen Moreau: 985-2772.
Best Western Inn and Suites
6:30p.m.
Taste of Louisiana, a buffet-style dinner featuring some of Louisiana’s best cuisine, together with a spectacular show featuring various dance styles performed by some of our fantastic dancers, Superstars and Royal Superstars.
Cost: $50 per person.
Call Ray Michiels: 447-7459.