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November 2018
“Water/Ways”
The LSU AgCenter Grant Walker Educational Center, in cooperation with the Louisiana Endowment for Humanities, will host “Water/Ways,” a four-week traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian Museum on Main Street program. The exhibit explores the relationship between people and water from both a scientific and cultural perspective to raise awareness of water as a critical life resource. Designed for small-town museums, libraries, and cultural organizations, “Water/Ways” serves as a community meeting place, opening conversations about water’s impact on American culture.
Find out more »December 2018
Holiday Light Safari
Create wonderful memories at Alexandria Zoo this holiday season! Holiday Light Safari features hundreds of thousands of lights, train rides, Santa, kids’ activities, and more! Alexandria Zoo will close at 4 pm and reopen at 5:30 pm each evening of Holiday Light Safari. FOTAZ Memberships and other Zoo Passes are not valid during Holiday Light Safari. In the event of inclement weather, the decision to cancel an evening of Holiday Light Safari will be announced via the Zoo’s Facebook page.
Find out more »Phoenix Magnet Elementary Jingle All the Way 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
Phoenix Magnet Elementary is hosting its first 5K and 1 mile fun run. Come dressed in your favorite holiday attire and participate in the costume contest following the races. Registration is available online at www.active.com. Race-day registration is also available from 6:30am-7:30am.
Find out more »Cenlabration Festival
The inaugural Cenlabration Festival at the brewery will feature lot of fun things lined up for everyone to enjoy, and we will be supporting a great cause by helping to raise funds for the Children’s Miracle Network, including live music all day, chili cook-off, vendors, food trucks, face painting and more! Special $10.00 wristbands gets early entry to the festival for holiday beer samples and $1.00 off all flagship pints.
Find out more »Garden District Tour of Homes
Alexandria’s Garden District Neighborhood Foundation, the Alexandria Historic Preservation Commission, and the Alexandria/Pineville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau have teamed together again to present four homes and St. James Episcopal Church, each with individual history and architectural character. Parking is available at St. James, with the “Spirit of Alexandria” trolleys providing transportation.
Find out more »Live Nativity
Experience the extraordinary story of the birth of Christ, with your whole family from the comfort of your car as part of their drive-thru nativity.
Find out more »Alzheimer’s Activity Group
The staff from Brookdale Assisted Living will offer appropriate activities with a fun, hands-on approach for those with Alzheimer’s disease. This group meets on the fourth Monday of the month in conjunction with the Caregivers Support Group. The caregiver must attend the Caregivers Group and stay on campus during this group time. Lunch is provided. The group meets on the fourth Monday of each month.
Find out more »Longest Night/Blue Christmas Service
A Longest Night Service or sometimes known as a Blue Christmas Service is a Christian religious service designed to temper the struggle with darkness and grief faced by those living with loss. Loss may include the death of a loved one, divorce or separation, separation due to military service, the loss of a job, or living with serious illness.
Find out more »USPS 1st Class Mail Christmas Mail Deadline
For delivery in anticipation of Christmas, the Postal Service recommends having all USPS 1st Class Mail posted by this day for delivery by December 25th.
Find out more »Muscular Dystrophy Support Group
Quarterly meetings include guest speakers and access to staff from the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
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