Area Briefs
Now – Oct. 1
Roof Repair Program Sign-Up Period
Sign-up forms are available at the upcoming informational meeting, as well as the following municipal sites across the parish:
· Gonzales City Hall
· Donaldsonville City Hall
· Sorrento Town Hall
· Ascension Parish Library – Gonzales
· Ascension Parish Library – Donaldsonville
Residents will be contacted after signing up for assistance to schedule interviews to begin the full application process.
Ascension Parish Council on Aging
101 Bocage Drive, Donaldsonville
Sept. 17
The Center will be closed.
Sept. 18
Zumba Gold: 9 a.m.
Gospel Music – Etta Brown: 10 a.m.
Sept. 19
Fourth Annual Benefit on the Bayou
No Problem Raceway Park
6470 LA-966, Belle Rose
Rose Hill Baptist Church Annual Festival
228 La. 998, Belle Rose
There will be food, games, a silent auction and a gospel tent.
Sept. 20
Men and Women Day Program
Nazarene Baptist Church
206 Williams St., Donaldsonville
The speaker will be Donaldsonville native, Paula Joseph Wilson, St. Joseph Baptist Church (Hazle Hurst, Miss.).
Family and Friends Day
New Resurrection Missionary Baptist Church
57701 Court St., Plaquemine
11:30 a.m.
The theme is “On the Battlefield for our Lord”, and the Rev. Chares Brown and the Emmanuel Baptist Church will be the honored guests.
Sept. 21
Look Good…. Feel Better
Community Education Building, St. Elizabeth Hospital
721 E. La. 30, Gonzales
10 a.m. to Noon
In conjunction with the American Cancer Society, experienced cosmetologists will teach cancer patients beauty tips to help minimize the appearance-related side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. Free, but reservations are required.
Ascension Parish Council on Aging
101 Bocage Drive, Donaldsonville
Sept. 17
The Center will be closed.
Sept. 18
Zumba Gold: 9 a.m.
Gospel Music – Etta Brown: 10 a.m.
Sept. 21
Fast Exercise: 9:30 a.m.
Beading Club: 10:30 a.m.
Bourre’ Card Group: 10:30 a.m.
Sept. 22
Zumba Gold: 9 a.m.
Birthday Party: 9:30 a.m.
Sept. 23
Fast Exercise: 9:30 a.m.
Bourre’ Card Group: 10:30 a.m.
Sept. 24
PIYO: 9 a.m.
KICK OFF MEETING – RELAY FOR LIFE – ASCENSION PARISH
Sept. 24
St. Elizabeth Medical Plaza 1 Atrium
2647 S. St. Elizabeth Blvd., Gonzales
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The theme is “Paint your world purple”, and the event will be held April 30, 2016 at Cabela’s.
149th CHURCH ANNIVERSARY
Sept. 27
The Buena Vista Baptist Church
10633 La. 18, St. James
9 a.m.
The guest minister will be the Rev. Adrain Caesar, pastor of Greater Westside Missionary Baptist Church (Los Angeles, Calif.).