THURSDAY

BABY TIME: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.,Ascension Parish Library,Gonzales and Dutchtown branches. Preschool program; registration is required.For information, call Gonzales at (225) 647-3955 orDutchtown at (225) 673-8699.

BILINGUAL STORY TIME: 11 a.m. to noon,Ascension Parish Library, Gonzales branch. For children of all ages who speak Spanish, English or both. For information, call (225) 647-3955.

CACTI ROCK!: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.,Ascension Parish Library, Galvez branch. Youth program; make a desert to take home with rocks painted to look like cactuses. For information, call (225)622-3339.

ADOLESCENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT GROUP: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Ascension Counseling Center, 1112-A S.E. Ascension Complex, Gonzales. Meets every Monday and Thursday. (225) 450-1016.

TOPS (TAKING OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY): 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Carpenters Chapel, 41181 La. 933, Prairieville. Weight support group meets every Thursday night. Weigh in from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. followed by meeting. For information, call Sylvia Triche at (225) 313-3180.

SALT DOUGH CONSTRUCTION: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.,Ascension Parish Library, Gonzales branch. For information, call (225) 647-3955. Youth program.

OREGON TRAIL: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.,Ascension Parish Library, Dutchtown branch. Experience pioneer life. For information, call (225) 673-8699. Youth program.

LOSS AND GRIEF EDUCATION AND SUPPORT MEETING: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., St. Elizabeth Hospital, Sister Linda conference room,1125 W. La. 30, Gonzales. For anyone who has experienced loss of any kind. A group facilitated by the Grief Recovery Center to help with the grieving process. Meets every Thursday. For information, emaildiane.hodges@steh.comor call (225) 621-2906.

ADULT SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT GROUP: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.,Ascension Counseling Center, 1112-A S.E. Ascension Complex, Gonzales. Meets every Tuesday and Thursday. (225) 450-1016.

COFFEE AND CRAFTS COLOR CRAZE: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.,Ascension Parish Library, Donaldsonville branch. Use colored pencils to bring to life scenes from nature featuring rare and exotic birds. Supplies will be provided.Registration is required; call (225) 473-8052. Adult program.

MAKE AND TAKE FLOATING SUBMARINES: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.,Ascension Parish Library, Dutchtown branch. Create a yellow submarine that actually floats. For information, call (225) 673-8699. Youth program.

HARRY POTTER PARTY: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.,Ascension Parish Library, Galvez branch. Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter. For information, call (225) 622-3339.

TISSUE-PAINTED CANVAS: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.,Ascension Parish Library, Donaldsonville branch. Create a work of art using canvas, tissue paper and water. For more information, call (225) 473-8052. Youth program.

GROWING UP: BOYS-A CLASS FOR PRETEEN BOYS: 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., St. Elizabeth Hospital, Sister Vernola conference room. Help your son understand the physical and emotional changes he will experience as he goes through puberty. A matter-of-fact and reassuring discussion on this normal part of growing up. Designed for boys ages 10-12 and their dads/moms. Pre-registration is required. Fee is $15. To register, contact Diane Hodges at (225) 432-2467 or diane.hodges@steh.com.

WEEKENDS AT CABELA'S: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Cabela's, 2200 W. Cabela's Parkway, Gonzales. Join expert outfitters at the archery range and test your accuracy to win prizes. Try a sample of some homemade ice cream and taste barbecue sauces. For information, visitcabelas.comor call (225) 743-3400.

4TH OF JULY MAKE AND TAKE CRAFT: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Ascension Parish Library, Galvez branch. (225) 622-3339.

KUNIKO YAMAMOTO: 10:30 a.m. at Donaldsonville branch and 2 p.m. at Gonzales branch, Ascension Parish Library. Explore Japanese culture. (225) 473-8052 Donaldsonville and (225) 647-3955 Gonzales.

3-D STRAW SCULPTURE ART: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.,Ascension Parish Library, Dutchtown branch. For information, call (225) 673-8699.

ADOLESCENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT GROUP: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Ascension Counseling Center, 1112-A S.E. Ascension Complex, Gonzales. Meets every Monday and Thursday. (225) 450-1016.

DISCOVERING EMAIL: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Ascension Parish Library, Gonzales branch. The workshop will cover a brief history of email, discuss its uses, cover the various types of email, discuss the features found in email and feature hands-on email practice. Adult program. (225) 647-3955.

MAD SCIENCE: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.,Ascension Parish Library, Gonzales branch. Explore the science behind some amazing experiments and make lava lamps. For information, call (225) 647-3955. Youth program.

SUMMER ART CAMP: SCULPTURE & DECORATIVE ART: 9 a.m. to noon, Monday-Friday, First United Methodist Church (gym), 224 W. Constitution St., Gonzales. Hosted by River Region Art Association. Campers learn to create with fine art materials; activities vary per session. Register at riverregionartassociation.org. Email camp director Kathy Bourgeois at kb@kbartdesigns.com.

4TH OF JULY MAKE AND TAKE CRAFT: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.,Ascension Parish Library, Gonzales branch. (225) 647-3955.

JOB SEARCHING ON THE INTERNET: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Ascension Parish Library, Gonzales branch. Learn how to use the internet as a vital job search tool. For information, call (225) 647-3955 or visit myapl.org.

HARRY POTTER PARTY: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.,Ascension Parish Library, Dutchtown branch. Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter. For information, call (225) 673-8699.

KUNIKO YAMAMOTO: 10:30 a.m. at Galvez branch and 2 p.m. at Dutchtown branch,Ascension Parish Library. Explore Japanese culture.(225) 673-8699 at Dutchtown and (225) 622-3339 at Glavez.

ADULT SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT GROUP: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.,Ascension Counseling Center, 1112-A S.E. Ascension Complex, Gonzales. Meets every Tuesday and Thursday. (225) 450-1016.

EMOJI PILLOWS: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.,Ascension Parish Library, Donaldsonville branch. For information, call (225) 473-8052. For teens.

AL-ANON MEETING: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.,St. Elizabeth Hospital, 1125 W. La. 30, Gonzales. Sister Linda conference room. Free. Call (225) 924-0029 for information. Meets every Tuesday.

TODDLER STORY TIME: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.,Ascension Parish Library, all branches. For information, visitmyapl.org.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: 11 a.m. to noon,Ascension Parish Library, Galvez, Gonzales and Dutchtown branches. For children ages 3-5. Children attend sessions without an adult to help foster their growing need for independence. For information, visitmyapl.orgor contact your local library.

ZEN GARDENS: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.,Ascension Parish Library, Donaldsonville branch. Groom a mini Zen garden from sand and stone. For information, call (225) 473-8052. For tweens.

SALT DOUGH CONSTRUCTION: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.,Ascension Parish Library, Dutchtown branch. For information, call (225) 673-8699. Youth program.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FRIDA!: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Ascension Parish Library, Galvez branch. celebrate the birthday of one of Mexico's greatest artists, Frida Kahlo, with a Mexican fiesta, playing lotera and making your own floral headband. (225) 622-3339

MAGNETIC MEMO BOARDS: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.,Ascension Parish Library, Gonzales branch. Style a memo board and snatch up some fun magnets to go along with it. For information, call (225) 647-3955.

DOMESTIC NONVIOLENCE GROUP: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Ascension Counseling Center, 1112-A S.E. Ascension Complex, Gonzales. Meets every Wednesday. (225) 450-1016.

BABY TIME: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.,Ascension Parish Library,Gonzales and Dutchtown branches. Registration is required.For information, call Gonzales at (225) 647-3955 orDutchtown at (225) 673-8699.Preschool program.

INTRODUCTION TO WORD: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Ascension Parish Library, Gonzales branch. Participants will become familiar with and practice using the basic tools of Microsoft Word 2013. For information, call (225) 647-3955 or visit myapl.org.

ADOLESCENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT GROUP: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Ascension Counseling Center, 1112-A S.E. Ascension Complex, Gonzales. Meets every Monday and Thursday. (225) 450-1016.

TOPS (TAKING OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY): 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Carpenters Chapel, 41181 La. 933, Prairieville. Weight support group meets every Thursday night. Weigh in from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. followed by meeting. For information, call Sylvia Triche at (225) 313-3180.

HARRY POTTER PARTY: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.,Ascension Parish Library, Gonzales branch. Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter. For information, call (225) 647-3955.

LOSS AND GRIEF EDUCATION AND SUPPORT MEETING: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., St. Elizabeth Hospital, Sister Linda conference room,1125 W. La. 30, Gonzales. For anyone who has experienced loss of any kind. Facilitated by the Grief Recovery Center to help with the grieving process. Meets every Thursday. For information, emaildiane.hodges@steh.comor call (225) 621-2906. Meets every Thursday.

SEED BOMBS: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.,Ascension Parish Library, Dutchtown branch. For information, call (225) 673-8699. For tweens.

ADULT SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT GROUP: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.,Ascension Counseling Center, 1112-A S.E. Ascension Complex, Gonzales. Meets every Tuesday and Thursday. (225) 450-1016.

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Ascension Parish calendar for June 22-29, 2017 - The Advocate