Downtown Alexandria,
11a.m.-3p.m.
An Indian Festival of Colors and music promoting Indian culture and heritage in Cenla. 3K walk/run followed by plate lunches. Come experience the music, dance and food of India. All proceeds will benefit a local charity. Charity will be announced before event date.
Cost: TBD.
Call Amy Pillarisetti: 792-1147.
Rousseau’s Taekwondo,
10-11:15a.m. Self-defense, 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m.FITBOX.
Self-defense seminar is for teens and adults and teaches safety tips along with defensive techniques to use against a predator. FITBOX is a group fitness class also for teens and adults. Please come in workout attire for both classes.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Master Rousseau: 443-8066.
Center Court, Alexandria Mall,
1-3p.m.
Meet the royal cast of Wonderland characters along with tea time, crafts and photo opportunities. Children are invited to come in their most enchanting attire.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Mall Office: 448-0227.
Kent Plantation House,
8a.m.-1p.m.
Sponsored by USDA Forestry Service – Southern Research Station. Come learn about the world of bugs, the good, the bad and the buggy! Complete bug crafts and get up close and personal with various bugs and reptiles both local and exotic. Have your picture taken holding a giant cockroach! Take part in the Bug Olympics. Local pest control companies will be on hand to answer questions about pests in your home. There is something for everyone ages 1-101.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Kent Plantation House: 487-5998.
1801 Sylvester Street,
11a.m.-2p.m.
Sponsored by YMCA of Central Louisiana. Building a happier and healthier kid! An event to educate and motivate kids and parents to stay physically and intellectually active all summer long.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Courtney Paige: 445-8261 or 449-4686.
Emmanuel Baptist Church parking lot,
10a.m.-1p.m.
Sponsored by Volunteers of America. Volunteers of America Homeless Outreach Program along with other community partners provide instant, on-site services to the homeless or imminently homeless population. Food, clothing, housing options, haircuts and medical screenings are available at no charge.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Tracey Colson Antee: 442-8026.
Emmanuel Baptist Church parking lot,
10a.m.-1p.m.
Sponsored by Volunteers of America. Volunteers of America Homeless Outreach Program along with other community partners provide instant, on-site services to the homeless or imminently homeless population. Food, clothing, housing options, haircuts and medical screenings are available at no charge.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Tracey Colson Antee: 442-8026.
Emmanuel Baptist Church parking lot,
10a.m.-1p.m.
Sponsored by Volunteers of America. Volunteers of America Homeless Outreach Program along with other community partners provide instant, on-site services to the homeless or imminently homeless population. Food, clothing, housing options, haircuts and medical screenings are available at no charge.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Tracey Colson Antee: 442-8026.
Flight from AEX to Edinburgh; return flight from Dublin. Sponsored by Cenla Travel.
Cost: Varies according to occupancy; call for rates.
Call Nancy Richards: 769-1991.