Around the Westside for January 11, 2012
Computer, GED classes offered
East Iberville High School is offering free computer training for adults on Mondays and Tuesdays.
There will also be preparation courses for people interested in getting their General Educational Development certificates.
The GED classes will be held from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The computer classes will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Call (225) 687-5476 to register. Participants must be 18 years of age.
Register for academies
The Iberville Parish public school system is taking applications for the Math, Science and Arts academies in Plaquemine and St. Gabriel.
The deadline to submit applications, available at the schools, is Jan. 23.
There will be an open house at MSA-West in Plaquemine at 6 p.m. Jan. 18, and an open house at MSA-East in St. Gabriel at 6 p.m. Jan. 19.
Contact Kari Johnson at (225) 687-6845 or karijohn
son@ipsb.net for information.
Museum open house
The public is invited to the Iberville Museum at 6:30 p.m. Monday for refreshments, book signings and a chance to meet area authors and an area artist.
The museum is located at 57735 Main St., Plaquemine. Call (225) 687-7197 for more information.
Life and landscapes
The West Baton Rouge Museum is encouraging the public to attend the free opening reception for its “Life and Landscapes along Louisiana Highway 1” exhibit from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.
The exhibit displays artwork created by members of the Associated Women in the Arts who were inspired by the historic highway that traverses the state.
Call (225) 336-2422, ext. 15, for more information.
Maringouin and MLK
The public is invited to participate in a march and church program celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Saturday in Maringouin.
The march down Landry Street and past Bayou Maringouin begins at 10:30 a.m. The church program, “A Salute to Dr. King,” begins at 11 a.m. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Center.
State 1st Circuit Court of Appeal Judge John Guidry will serve as guest speaker. Call (225) 625-2185 for more information.
WBR and MLK Day
The West Baton Rouge Parish Mass Choir will hold its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade at 1 p.m. Saturday beginning at William & Lee Park.
There will be a church service at 10 a.m. Monday at Poplar Grove Baptist Church. Call (225) 344-3055, (225) 964-7269 or (225) 344-2103 for more information.
Hoop shooting change
The Plaquemine Elks annual “Hoop Shoot” free throw competition for youngsters scheduled for Saturday has a new location.
The free event will be held at the Math, Science and Arts-West Academy on La. 1 in Plaquemine.
The event is open to all children between 8 and 13 years old. All participants must have proof of age to compete.
Registration starts at 9 a.m. The competition starts at 10 a.m. Call (225) 936-3494, (225) 687-2454 or 9225) 921-5525 for more information.
To submit news about Iberville, Pointe Coupee and West Baton Rouge parishes, call Koran Addo at (225) 326-6627; email kaddo@theadvocate.com. Deadline: noon Tuesday.