General

Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center

Time: 6:30p.m. 

Signature fundraising event for Arts and Healthcare, Inc. featuring local doctors and healthcare professionals performing onstage and exhibiting over 100 pieces of original art.  This event helps to fund healing arts programs in our local healthcare facilities.  Open to the public. 

Cost:  $50 patron ticket includes reserved seating and post-show party, $15 general admission. 

Call Judy Ginsburgh:  769-7602.

Renegade Harley Davison

Time: 10a.m. departure. 

Sponsored by Re-Entry Solutions.  Louisiana incarcerates more people than anywhere on the planet.  Come join us and be a “face of freedom.”  All proceeds helps to coordinate employment, housing and restoration of families affected. 

Cost:  $20 donation. 

Call Andre Christophe:  715-8178.

Alexandria Riverfront Center

Time: 7p.m. 

Sponsored by Habitat for Humanity.  Presented by Red River Bank.  Live entertainment by Harmon Drew Super Group. 

Cost:  $300 per table or $40 individual ticket. 

Call Connie Cooper:  448-1921.

Brumfield Caffey Annex, LSUA Campus, Noon. 

The public is invited to attend the annual Civic Club Luncheon. 

Cost:  Admission free. 

Call Sarah Black:  427-4407.

Downtown Alexandria

Time: 10a.m.-Noon. 

Sponsored by Bayou Dawgs, Sayes Office Supply and Greg Walker Law.  Kicking off its 4^th season, Taking It 2 the Streets is a walking tour of Alexandria’s Cultural District with Media Celebrity tour guides and street performers all along the route.  This family, friendly tour starts at the Alexandria Museum of Art’s Second Saturday Market.

Cost:  Admission free. 

Call Rich Joyce:  445-1234 ext. 242.

Big Island, 8a.m. registration,

Time: 9a.m. walk. 

Sponsored by American Heart Association.  Super Hero is the theme for the Heart Walk.  Come dressed as your favorite character.  Register on line at www.cenlaheartwalk.org.

Cost:  Admission free. 

Call Kourtny Bratton:  794-9621.

Rapides Parish, times:  TBA. 

Sponsored by Alexandria/Pineville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.  Enjoy one of “America’s Top 100 Adventure Towns” during a month-long calendar of events focusing on our great outdoor activities. 

Cost:  Varies by event. 

Call CVB:  442-9546

Paragon Casino Resort RV Park

Time: 10a.m.-4p.m. Sat.  Trade booths set up on Saturday. 

Judges are needed for brisket, ribs and chicken on Saturday.  500 BBQ Plate lunch sales from 11a.m.-1p.m. Sat.

Cost:  $150 for BBQ Contestants and free general admission. 

Call Amy Sampson:  240-6414.

Mid City

Time: 2p.m. 

Sponsored by Alexandria Mardi Gras Association.  Route:  Texas Ave. to Masonic Dr., Memorial Dr. to North Blvd. 

Cost:  Admission free. 

Call Becky Deville:  452-3681.  www.alexmardigras.com

Alexandria Convention Hall

Time: 9p.m.-Midnight. 

Sponsored by Re-Entry Solutions.  This mixed cultural event is for the old and new generations alike.  Family fun and wholesome atmosphere for all of Cenla to enjoy. 

Cost:  $15 advance, $20 door. 

Call Andre Christophe:  715-8178.