Livingston Parish Calendar for Oct. 4, 2012

THURSDAY

• Preschool Story Time: 10 a.m., Albany-Springfield Library Branch, 26941 La. 43. For more information, call (225) 567-1441.
• Young Writers Club: 5 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch, 8101 U.S. 190. For more information, call (225) 665-8118.
• Open Mic Night: 5:30 p.m., Watson Library Branch, 36581 Outback Road. For more information, call (225) 664-3693.
• Girl Scout Meeting: 6 p.m., Livingston Library Branch, 20390 Iowa St. The meeting is for Troop 30980. For more information, call (225) 686-2436.
• Veterans Association Meeting: 6 p.m., Walker Town Hall, 10136 Florida Blvd. The Livingston Parish Veterans Association meets the first and third Thursdays of each month.
• Adult Writers Circle: 6:30 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch.

FRIDAY

• DAV Claim Applications Help: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., American Legion Hall, 871 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs. The Mobile Service Office of Disabled American Veterans will help veterans submit disability claims. Veterans should bring proof of disability. For more information, call (225) 665-8615.
• Beginner Drawing and Painting for Adults: 10 a.m. to noon, Livingston Parish Arts Council, 133 Hummell St., Denham Springs. The class costs $25 and is open to adults who are 16 years old or older. For more information or to register, call (225) 664-1168.
• Introduction to Databases: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Livingston Library Branch.
• Livingston Headstart: 10 a.m., Livingston Library Branch. Headstart classes will visit the library to see a puppet skit, hear a story, sing songs and do crafts.

SATURDAY

• Antique Village Fall Festival: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m, Denham Springs Antique District, Range Avenue and Mattie Street. The fall festival will have more than 150 vendors selling local and regional crafts, antiques and art. Entertainers, including Floyd Brown and the stars of "Swamp People," will perform on two stages. Children can enjoy free rides courtesy of the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Department.
• Benefit for Toby Guy: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friendship Community Benefit Center, corner of Springfield and Walker North roads. The center will raise funds for Toby Guy by selling jambalaya, pastalaya and spaghetti for $6 a plate. For more information, call (225) 620-4331.
• LeJeune Family Reunion: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., South Park, corner of Eden Church and Lockhart roads, Denham Springs. The Oscar and Julia LeJeune family will hold a reunion. Each participant should bring a covered dish. For more information, call (225) 305-7215.
• Hungarian Harvest Dance: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., American Legion Hall, 26200 La. 43, Springfield. The annual dance will have Hungarian singing, the traditional Harvest Dance, a wine auction, live music from Ernest Breaux and the Poo-Yai Band, Hungarian food and more. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Advanced tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for ages 8 to 12. Children who are seven years old or younger get in for free. Tickets at the door are $12. To purchase tickets, call (225) 209-2253, (225) 567-3224, (985) 974-8045 or (225) 294-3797. To purchase tickets by mail order, mail to A.H.S.C.A., P.O. Box 10, Albany, LA 70711.
• SPCA Pet Costume Contest: during the Denham Springs Antique Village Fall Festival, Denham Springs Antique District. The SPCA of Livingston will host its annual "BowWowWeen Pet Costume Contest." The winners will receive prizes. Register by calling (225) 603-4771 or (225) 788-6940. Registration forms can also be picked up at Pawticular Pets in Denham Springs, Smooch My Pooch in Central and Faithful Companions in Livingston.

SUNDAY

• Emmanuel Baptist Blood Drive: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Emmanuel Baptist Church, 10453 Arnold Road, Denham Springs. For more information, call (225) 235-2884 or (225) 302-4493.
• Revival: 7 p.m., New Beginnings Baptist Church, 9768 Florida Blvd., Walker. The revival will be held nightly Sunday through Wednesday with Brother Craig James as guest speaker. For more information, call (225) 445-4927.

MONDAY

• Baby and Toddler Story Time: 9:45 a.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch.
• Retired Teachers Meeting: 10 a.m., Livingston Parish School Board office, 13909 Florida Blvd. The Livingston Parish Retired Teachers will meet to listen to Kim Howes Zabbia from Louisiana Northshore Quilt Trail. The meeting includes a light lunch. All retired teachers are welcome.
• Internet Basics: 10 a.m., Livingston Library Branch.
• Preschool Story Time: 10:30 a.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch.
• Alzheimer's Support: 11:30 a.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch.
• Computer Basics: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Watson Library Branch.
• Excel Basics: 6:30 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch. Call the library to register.

TUESDAY

• Story Time: 10 a.m., Watson Library Branch.
• Story Time: 10 a.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch.
• Hungarian Class: 2 p.m., Livingston Library Branch.
• Intermediate Email: 2 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch. Call the library to register.
• Anime Addicts Manga Mania Movie Night: 5:30 p.m., South Library Branch, 23477 La. 444. For more information, call (225) 698-3015.
• Teen Advisory Board: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Livingston Library Branch.
• Spring Lake Hoa: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Watson Library Branch.
• Entrepreneur Workshop: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Livingston Parish Literacy and Technology Center, 9261 Florida Blvd., Walker. The Livingston Economic Development Council and its partners will offer "Write Your Own Check: Be an Entrepreneur," a workshop series on the business planning process. Sessions will be every Tuesday through Nov. 13. To register, call (225) 664-6638 or email lsbdc.slu@lsbdc.org. Registration is also available at http://www.southeastern.edu/sbdc.
• H.O.P.E. Grief Support: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Ochsner Medical Center, I-12 and O'Neal Lane, Baton Rouge. Hospice of Baton Rouge will hold free, six-week grief support sessions on Tuesday evenings. For more information or reservations, call (225) 767-4673.
• Pilot Club: 6:45 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch.

WEDNESDAY

• Email Basics: 10 a.m., Albany-Springfield Library Branch. Registration is required.
• Stories, Songs and More: 10 a.m., Livingston Library Branch.
• Story Time: 10 a.m., South Library Branch.
• ESL Class: 4:30 p.m., Livingston Library Branch.

OCT. 11

• Sunny Side Up Book Club: 10 a.m., Watson Library Branch. Club members read and discuss inspirational fiction.
• Preschool Story Time: 10 a.m., Albany-Springfield Library Branch.
• Book Club: 10:30 a.m. to noon, Livingston Library Branch.
• Movie Club: 5:30 p.m., Livingston Library Branch.
• Open Mic Night: 5:30 p.m., Watson Library Branch.
• In Stitches Class: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch. The library will host a class on the basics of knitting, which is open to those who are 14 years old or older. Participants should bring their own needles and yarn. Call the library to register for the class.
• Benefit Zumbathon: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Denham Springs Junior High School, 401 Hatchell Lane. The zumbathon will benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research and will feature Jennifer Butler, Tara Stafford and Ashlie Morales as Zumba instructors. To purchase tickets, call (225) 978-9416, (225) 939-9710, (225) 505-5246 or (225) 270-0043.