Summer reading

Summer reading programs at Ascension Parish Library continue to wind down as the new school year approaches.

A construction zone party to celebrate the programs' end begins at 2 p.m. Friday in Gonzales for children of all ages.

Gonzales also is holding a space exploration program for children of all ages at 2 p.m. Monday. Learn how and why planets orbit the sun, and create a solar system model.

Teens will end their summer program with a Harry Potter-themed Yule Ball at 4 p.m. Monday in Galvez. Enjoy being sorted into Hogwarts houses, wand making, snitch decorating and dancing. Chocolate frogs and nonalcoholic butterbeer will be served. Wizardly and formal attire is welcome.

2ROW2 Autospa Kutz & More presents the Cars for Kids Back 2 School Car Show on Sunday at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center.

Registration is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with judging at 4 p.m. and trophy presentation at 6 p.m. Categories are best of show, new and old school, street bike, chopper, SUV, truck, original and modified. Vehicle registration is $20 outside and $30 inside.

A book sack and school supply giveaway for students will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Door prize giveaways are on the hour every hour during the show.

The Ascension Chamber of Commerce is holding a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of Highway 61 Express Wash at 10 a.m. Wednesday.

The business is located at 1126 N. Airline Highway, Gonzales.

The Arc of East Ascension is in need of donations for its Cram the Van drive. Donations can be dropped off at the Gonzales Walmart, 308 N. Airline Highway, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 5.

Needed items include Depends adult underwear (male or female XL/XXL), large and small towels, bedding (comforters, sheets, pillows and full/queen pillow cases), detergent soap, body wash, oral hygiene products (toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc.), paper towels, dishwashing liquid, baby wipes, tissue paper, bandages and first aid supplies, cleaning supplies, deodorant, flushable wipes, bottled water and paper tissues.

Items go to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Ascension Parish and surrounding areas.

Anointed Hands Trichology Centers ninth annual Back to School N Style is slated for noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Centers YMCA Building. Service cutoff time is 3 p.m.

The event for children ages 5 to 15 includes complimentary shampoos and styles or blow-drys for girls and haircuts for boys, as well as activities, breakout sessions, door prizes and more.

Sponsorship opportunities are available and donations are welcome. Call Ynohtna Tona Tureau or Marcia Pierre at (225) 622-4357 for details.

An open house public meeting regarding the proposed La. 44 corridor from Interstate 10 to La. 22 in Gonzales is scheduled Aug. 7 at the Ascension Parish Governmental Complex, 615 E. Worthey Road, Gonzales.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is conducting the meeting, which will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the large conference room.

Written comments also can be mailed with a postmark no later than Aug. 21 to Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Compliance Programs, Section 37, Program Director, P.O. Box 94245, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9245.

Contact Darlene Denstorff by phone, (225) 388-0215 or (225) 603-1996; or email, ascension@theadvocate.com or ddenstorff@theadvocate.com. Deadline: noon Monday.

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Around Ascension for July 27. 2017 - The Advocate