What’s Happening Around the Capital City

Saturday, May 25 • Northeast Class of 1993
The Northeast High Class of 1993 will hold their 20th reunion at Sammy’s Grill in Zachary at 5:30 p.m. until.  The cost is $25 per person.  RSVP at tweety.dufrene@yahoo.com or show up at the door.

May 25 and 26 • Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
Louisiana residents can save money on flashlights, batteries, generators, and other emergency supplies during the Sales Tax Holiday.  Hurricane season begins Saturday, June 1.

Sunday, May 26 • 1966 Mustang Raffle
Raffle tickets are on sale now for a 1966 Mustang.  Drawing will be held at St. Isidore Church.  Tickets are $10 and all proceeds benefit St. Isidore Church.  Tickets can be purchased in the church office or you can mail a check to St. Isidore Catholic Church to Blackwater Mustang LLC, 12318 Blackwater Road, Baker, LA 70714.

May 28 through 30 • Wildcat Baseball Camp • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Coach Mike Forbes and Central High School will host a Baseball Camp.  Cost is $100.  For information, contact Mike Forbes at mikeforbes21@yahoo.com.

June 3 through 6 • Bitty Kitty Dance Camp • 9 a.m. to 12 noon
The Central High School Kittens will host a Bitty Kitty Dance Camp.  Cost is $60 and can be paid in the form of a check to Central High School.

June 3 through 6 • Central Basketball Youth Camp • 9 a.m. to 12 noon
The camp will teach young basketball players the basic skills and assist young players in improving already learned skills.  The camp is offered to boys between the ages of 7-13 and is broken into two groups, SEC for younger athletes and the NBA for the older athletes.  Campers will be instructed by Central High basketball staff and current players.  Contact Coach Ron Lewis at rlewis@centralcss.org or 261-2780.

June 3 through 7 • Vacation Bible School • 9 a.m. to 12 noon
Fellowship Baptist Church, 14512 Greenwell Springs, will have Vacation Bible School.  The theme this is year is “Colossal Coaster World.”    Kids will explore ways to face fears and learn to trust God.  Every child who has finished kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to attend.  For information, call 261-8903.

Saturday, June 8 • Central High Class of ’63
The Central High Class of 1963 will hold their 50th reunion from 2 to 5 p.m. at the home of Ellen Smith Frazier, daughter of CHS principal J.A. Smith.  Classmates may contact the reunion committee at chsclassof1963esf@cox.net or at Class of 1963, 11116 Sullivan Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70818 for registration and questionnaire details.

June 10 and 11 • Wildcat Girls’ Basketball Camp • 9 to 11 p.m.
Central High School will host its 2nd Annual Wildcat Girls’ Basketball Camp.  Cost is $60 and is open to ages 6 through 12.  For information, contact Matt Edwards at 281-6702.

June 10 through 13 • Soccer Camp • 8:30 to 12 noon
Coach Melton and Central High School will host a Soccer Camp for 3rd to 8th grade boys and girls at Central Middle.  For information, contact Mike Forbes at mikeforbes21@yahoo.com.

June 10 through 14 • Vacation Bible School
Berean Ministries, 6565 Morgan Road, will have Vacation Bible School.  The theme this is year is “Kids Stand Strong for God.”    For information, contact Pam at 261-1994.

June 10 through 14 • Vacation Bible School • 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Registration is now open for Broadmoor United Methodist Church’s Vacation Bible School, “Everywhere Fun Fair: Where God’s World Comes Together.”  Children currently enrolled in Pre-K to 5th grade are invited to attend.  Registratioin is $12 per child.  Broadmoor United Methodist is located at 10230 Mollylea Drive.  For information, contact Christi Domingue-Rangel at 247-9974 or crangel@broadmoormethodist.org.

Tuesday, June 11 • Diabetes Support Group • 2 p.m.
You’re invited to Lane Regional Medical Center’s Diabetes Support Group.  We welcome all who have Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes including family, friends, and any others in a supporting role.  For information, contact Sherri Brady, R.N. at 658-4583.

Saturday, June 15 • Dance • 7 to 10 p.m.
A dance, featuring Elvis tribute artist Jay Dupuis and Band, will be held at Kristenwood, 14025 Greenwell Springs Road.  Dance is open to anyone 21 years or older.  Tickets are $15 per person and are available at St. Alphonsus Parish Office.

Saturday, June 15 • Bellingrath Reunion
There will be a Bellingrath Reunion at the new Middle School cafeteria from 4 to 8 p.m.  It will be for faculty, staff, students, parents, and grandparents who were involved with Bellingrath from 1966 to 2000.  Only adults are invited.  Go to www.Bellingrathreunion.webs.com to register and get more information.

June 17 through 19 • Todd McClure Youth Football Camp • 6 to 8 p.m.
Coach Sid Edwards and Central High will host the 3rd Annual Todd McClure Youth Football Camp.  Cost is $20 for ages 5 to incoming freshmen.  Pre-register online at central-youthfootball.net

June 17 through 20 • Volleyball Camp
Michelle LeBouef will host two sessions of Volleyball Camps. Session 1 is June 17 through 20, 8 a.m. to 12 noon.  Cost is $100 and is open to all incoming 5th through 8th graders.  Session 2 is July 15 through 17, 9 a.m. to 12 noon.  For information, contact Michele LeBouef at mlebouef@centralcss.org.

Saturday, June 22 • Right to Life Breakfast • 9 a.m. to 11:30.m.
Sen. David Vitter will be the main speaker at this annual pro-life event.  St. Thomas More, 11441 Goodwood. $35 a person or $240 a table.  Call Julie at 749-8260 for reservations. Door prizes and more!

June 24 through 27 • Wildcat Softball Camp
Central High School will host a Softball Camp.  Cost is $60 for ages 7 through 12.  For information, contact Michelle Efferson at mefferson@centralcss.org.

Saturday, June 29 • Color In Motion 5K
A Color In Motion 5K will be held at the Central Intermediate School, 12636 Sullivan Road.  Proceeds will help build a community bike/walk path.  Use special promo codes: Early 1 – 20 percent off till May 24 and Early 2 – 10 percent off till June 14.  For information, visit ColorInMotion5K.com.

July 8 through 11 • Central Basketball Elite Camp
The camp is offered to a limited number of players between the ages of 12 and 14.  This camp is for experienced players who want to improve their skills for the next level and prepare for the upcoming season.  Players will be videoed and their progress will be reviewed prior to each day’s workout and they will receive daily feedback on their performance and progress.  For information contact Coach Ron Lewis at rlewis@centralcss.org or 261-2780.

Saturday, August 17 • Istrouma Class of ’73 Reunion
Istrouma High Class of ’73 will have a reunion at Kristenwood, 14025 Greenwell Springs.  Contact Rhona C. Watson, 654-7716 or rcw51055@aol.com or Debbie or Danny Wellman, 261-8358 or dwell96@bellsouth.net.