Around Livingston for Jan. 23, 2012
Live Oak to host gala
The deadline to buy tickets for Live Oak High School’s Eagle Gala is Saturday.
Tickets can be purchased at Live Oak High School, The Glass Slipper, Pizza Place, Padain’s Specialty Meats, Live Oak Animal Hospital and Oak Point Fresh Market, school officials said.
Tickets to the gala, which is Feb. 25, are $100 and include dinner for two, music provided by Watson’s Ampersand, a silent auction and cash prizes. Only 350 tickets will be sold. The grand prize of the night is $5,000 which is sponsored by Oak Point Fresh Market.
Proceeds from the gala will go towards the school.
Attendees must be at least 21 years old. Semi-formal attire is required.
Drought assistance
Livingston producers have until Jan. 30 to apply for the drought assistance program, the Livestock Forage Disaster Program.
The program provides compensation to eligible livestock producers who have suffered grazing losses for covered livestock on land that is native or improved pasture land with permanent vegetative cover or is planted specifically for grazing. The grazing losses must be due to a qualifying drought condition during the normal grazing period for the parish, officials with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Livingston-East Baton Rouge Farm Service Agency said.
Producers should contact their local office at (225) 664-1430, extension 2, or visit the office, 2191 Tower Drive, Denham Springs, for requirements and to apply.
Republican women
The Livingston Parish Republican Women will hold its monthly meeting at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 1 at the Hampton Inn, 201 Rushing Road, Denham Springs.
Scott Wilfong, a member of the State Central Committee in charge of the Louisiana State Caucus, will speak.
Lunch will be served at 11:15 a.m. and catered by Don’s Seafood Hut. The cost of lunch is $15. Reservations are needed. Call Terri Day at (225) 931-9206 or send an email to terriday@eatel.net.
Winter Variety Show
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will host its annual Winter Variety Show at 5 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Denham Springs.
Entertainment will be provided by singer Andy Ray Perry, who is returning to his roots as a country and pop vocalist after a two-year stint as an Elvis tribute artist; the King Creole Orchestra led by Robert Reynolds; the Smith Family Band; Jimmy Little, 2006 Cajun Humorist of the Year; Jeremy Downey, former music leader with the Jimmy Swaggart Ministries; Tracy Ardoin, Debra Hull and Jennifer Edgar as The Andrews Sisters; and Michelle Morgan.
New to the show is Carlton Jones, guitar virtuoso and vocalist; Mercy’s Bridge, a classic old-time gospel group; and the Heart Voice Trio, known for its tight vocal harmonies and pop style.
The youngest performer is 11-year old Jake Kinchen, who will perform the National Anthem on his harmonica.
Tickets are $10 at the door or in advance at Sport-N-Center in Denham Springs, Live Oak Pharmacy in Watson, John’s Pharmacy in Albany, and City Hall in Walker.
Contact Bob Ingalls at (225) 907-4067.
Contact the Florida Parishes Bureau by phone at (225) 664-9058, by fax at (225) 6649710 and by email at Florida@theadvocate.com.