Around Ascension for April 20, 2017 – The Advocate

Practice ACT at the Library

Dont miss your opportunity to prepare for the ACT at the Ascension Parish Library. The library will administer a free practice test on Saturday at the Donaldsonville location, courtesy of Princeton Review of Baton Rouge.

Practice tests start at 9 a.m. and last approximately 4 hours. Space is limited, so registration is required. Those students interested should register by calling any location of the Ascension Parish Library. Remember to bring a calculator to the test.

The Ascension Parish Master Gardeners Association, under the direction of the LSU Agricultural Center, will present the last of the spring library series of educational workshops with gardening and landscaping tips geared to both novice and advanced gardeners.

The Gardening JackpotFree Plants and Information workshop starts at 6:30 p.m. April 25 at the Ascension Parish Library in Gonzales.

Bring your list of gardening questions about citrus, ornamentals, perennials or vegetables.

Craig Roussel, Ascension Parish/St. James Parish county agent with LSU AgCenter, will conduct a question-and-answer session on a wide range of gardening topics.

After the talk, participate in a plant swap. Bring your labeled plants, cuttings, bulbs or seeds to exchange with local gardeners.

To register, call (225) 647-3955.

Teen singers, songwriters, poets and musicians are invited to show off their skills at Teen Open Mic night at the Ascension Parish Library in Dutchtown.

The library will provide a microphone and an audience.

The program starts at 6:30 p.m. Performers should prepare 10 minutes of material.

Registration is not required. For more information, call (225) 673-8699.

Whether you are a first-time builder or a master at Lego construction, you are sure to have a fun time putting the pieces together at Ascension Parish Librarys Lego Club. Try to construct our Lego Challenge or simply build whatever you like during the 11 a.m. program on April 29 at the Donaldsonville branch.

Lego Club is open to children of all ages. Duplo Blocks and Mega Bloks will be available for younger children. Please remember to leave your own Legos at home.

For more information, call (225) 473-8052.

On April 29, Capital Area United Way is hosting a Donaldsonville Day of Caring atThe Church in Donaldsonville.

Capital Area United Way is partnering with St. Elizabeth Hospital and The Church in Donaldsonville to achieve a positive and healthy impact in the community, a news release said.

The event, set from 9 a.m. to noon, will include health screenings, community resources, informational sessions and childrens activities throughout the morning. There also will be a Mobile Food Pantry, sponsored by BASF through a partnership with the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank and Volunteer Ascension, on site for Donaldsonville residents, who can receive free food items including fresh fruit and vegetables, along with non-perishable items.

To volunteer through United Way, visit cauw.org/volunteer or call (225) 346-5802.

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