Ascension Parish calendar for July 27-Aug 3, 2017 – The Advocate

THURSDAY

DISCOVERING EMAIL: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.,Ascension Parish Library, Gonzales branch. This workshop will cover a brief history of email, discuss its uses, cover the various types and features, as well as a hands-on practice. For more information, call (225) 647-3955.

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.

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 more information, call Gonzales at (225) 647-3955.

ADOLESCENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT GROUP: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Ascension Counseling Center, 1112A 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.

END OF SUMMER CONSTRUCTION ZONE PARTY: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Ascension Parish Library, Dutchtown branch. The library will provide the hard hats. Call (225) 673-8699.

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.

NOT A #NUMBER: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.,Ascension Parish Library, Gonzales branch. An interactive prevention curriculum designed to teach youth how to protect themselves from human trafficking and exploitation through information, critical thinking and skill development. Registration is required at (225) 621-2906.

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

YOUNG AT HEART: SENIOR HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO: 9 a.m. to noon, Lamar-Dixon Expo Center, 9039 S. St. Landry Ave., Gonzales. Hosted by St. Elizabeth Hospital, seniors 50 and up can come and enjoy free screenings, demonstrations, information and giveaways. For more information, call (225) 647-5000. steh.com.

INTRODUCTION TO PUBLISHER: 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 Publisher 2013.For more information, call Gonzales at (225) 647-3955.

END OF SUMMER CONSTRUCTION ZONE PARTY: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.,Ascension Parish Library, Gonzales. Call (225) 647-3955.

GUN & KNIFE SHOW: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday & 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Lamar-Dixon Expo Center, 9039 S. St. Landry Ave., Gonzales. See hundreds of displays of new and old guns, ammo, gun parts, books, knives, jewelry, camouflage and related items at discount prices. Admission is $9/adults, $2/children 6-11, under 18 with parent only. Law enforcement officer in uniform admitted free. capgunshows.com

WEEKENDS AT CABELA'S: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Cabela's, 2200 W. Cabela's Parkway, Gonzales. For information, visitcabelas.comor call (225) 743-3400.

CARS FOR KIDS: BACK 2 SCHOOL CAR SHOW: Noon, Lamar-Dixon Expo Center, 9039 S. St. Landry Ave., Gonzales. Vehicle registration is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., judging starts at 4 p.m. with trophy presentation at 6 p.m. Door prizes will be given away every hour. Book sacks and school supplies will be given away between 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call Mark at (225) 485-4148 or Frannie at (225) 802-0539.

SPACE EXPLORATION: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.,Ascension Parish Library, Gonzales branch.Find out how and why planets circle around the sun and make your own model of the solar system. For more information, call (225) 647-3955.

YULE BALL: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.,Ascension Parish Library, Galvez branch. Magical and muggle teens of all sorts are welcome to don their finest garb and dance the night away at the end of summer Yule Ball. Wizardly and formal attire is welcome. Less formal muggle apparel is also appropriate. For more information, call (225) 622-3339.

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

JOB SEARCHING ON THE INTERNET: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Ascension Parish Library, Gonzales branch. Learn how to use the internet as a vital tool in your job search. For more information, call (225) 647-3955.

SCORE-SMALL BUSINESS COUNSELING & MENTORING: 9 a.m. to noon, Ascension Parish Library, Gonzales branch. Free on-site counseling for new business start-ups and mentoring for existing businesses. To schedule an appointment, call (225) 381-7130. To learn more, visit the SCORE website at scorebr.org.

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

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.

KOKUSAIKA: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Ascension Parish Library, Gonzales branch. Add some Asian flair to your bedroom after we show you how to make your very own Sakura (Cherry Blossom) paper lantern.For more information, call (225) 647-3955.

LIBRARY BOOK CLUB: Noon to 1 p.m., Ascension Parish Library, Donaldsonville branch. If you are interested in attending a book club meeting at any location, call to see if space is available. Registration is required. (225) 473-8052.

ADOLESCENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT GROUP: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Ascension Counseling Center, 1112A 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.

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.

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

LIBRARY BOOK CLUB: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.,Ascension Parish Library, Dutchtown, Gonzales & Galvez branches. If you are interested in attending a book club meeting at any location, call to see if space is available. Registration is required. For more information, call Dutchtown at (225) 673-8699, Gonzales at (225) 647-3955 and Galvez at (225) 622-3339.

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