City of Alexandria Back to School Bash
Edward G. Ned Randolph Riverfront Center 707 2nd St, Alexandria, LA, United StatesThe City of Alexandria’s annual Back to School Bash Supply Giveaway will be an event you will not want to miss! All Rapides Parish School District students between Kindergarten and 12th grade are invited! The student must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. This year, the City expects to serve approximately 1,000 students, while […]
Cenla Author’s Club Meeting
Westside Regional Library 5416 Provine Pl, Alexandria, LA, United StatesJack Townsend rose to internet notoriety when his series of horror-comedy short stories collectively known as “Tales from the Gas Station” received the award for “Best Series of 2017”. His stories have been translated into six languages and have appeared in podcasts, books, viral creepy pastas, and people’s dreams all over the world.
Four Old Broads
Hearn Stage 1090 3rd St, Alexandria, LA, United StatesCity Park Players presents “Four Old Broads” by Leslie Kimbell, directed by Jim Leggett and Michael Dalme. Four sassy senior ladies: Beatrice, Eaddy, Imogene, and Maude need a break from bingo and macramé. They want to take a Sassy Seniors Caribbean cruise. Unfortunately, things have not been pleasant at Magnolia Place Assisted Living since nasty […]
Mud Riding Nationals
Rapides Parish Coliseum 5600 Coliseum Blvd, Alexandria, LA, United StatesGet ready, Cenla! Do not miss the return of the Mud Racing Nationals inside the Rapides Parish Coliseum! Trucks, ATVs, UTVs in several classes! Entries are limited to only 16 in each class! Truck tractor tire division limited to 8 and they race only on Saturday night! Special VIP Tickets get the best seats, admission […]
5th Annual Backpack Giveaway
Walker Kia 1515 Dorchester Dr, Alexandria, LA, United StatesJoin Walker Automotive as they kick off the back-to-school season with their annual backpack giveaway.
Slavery to Solider
Fort Randolph State Historic SiteDid you know that approximately 198,000 men served in the United States colored Troops during the Civil War? Another 20,000 served in the Navy. More black Civil War soldiers came from Louisiana than any other state. Come hear their stories from historian Jerilyn Lee. She will present “The Black Soldier in America’s Civil War: A […]
American Kombat Alliance 39
Paragon Casino Resort 711 Paragon Place, Marksville, LA, United StatesThe heart-pumping MMA action will feature fights between several top-name athletes.
Save Cenla ASIST Training
Pineville Park Baptist Church 2455 Highway 28 E, Pineville, LA, United StatesSuicide and mental health issues are a growing concern, especially in these trying times. Suicide is preventable. Anyone can make a difference. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is an evidence-based, two-day workshop in suicide prevention skills helps participants learn and practice a life-saving intervention model that is widely used by professionals and the general […]
Renegade Tour—Clyde Downs
Alexandria Museum of Art 933 2nd St, Alexandria, LA, United StatesJoin September Competition artist, Clyde Downs, for an unconventional tour of the exhibit. Clyde Downs is an abstract painter from Natchitoches whose work explores an emotional response to nature. Come see what surprises he has in store!
LA State Championship of Cowboy Fast Draw
Country Inn & Suites 2727 Monroe Highway 165, Pineville, LA, United StatesThe Louisiana State Championship of Cowboy Fast Draw will welcome shooters from 10 states competing for $5,000 in cash and prizes!
