Livingston Parish Calendar for Oct. 11, 2012

THURSDAY

• SUNNY SIDE UP BOOK CLUB: 10 a.m., Watson Library Branch, 36581 Outback Road. Club members read and discuss inspirational fiction. For more information, call (225) 664- 3693.
• PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: 10 a.m., Albany-Springfield Library Branch, 26941 La. 43. For more information, call (225) 567-1441.
• BOOK CLUB: 10:30 a.m. to noon, Livingston Library Branch, 20390 Iowa St. For more information, call (225) 686-2436.
• FILM CLUB: 5:30 p.m., Livingston Library Branch. The club is for adults interested in watching and discussing movies. Call the library for the movie title or other information.
• introduction to databases: 5:30 p.m., South Library Branch, 23477 La. 444. For more information, call (225) 698-3015.
• 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, 8101 U.S. 190. The libraray 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. For more information, call (225) 665-8118.
• 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 bBreast cCancer rResearch and will feature Jennifer Butler, Tara Stafford and Ashlie Morales as Zzumba instructors. To purchase tickets, call (225) 978-9416, (225) 939-9710, (225) 505-5246 or (225) 270-0043.

FRIDAY

• COMMODITY PICK-UP: 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., St. Vincent de Paul, 2171 Tower Drive, Denham Springs. Participants must bring their picture IDs for the pick-up. Those who are not signed up also must also bring proof of Livingston Parish residence and proof of income. For more information, call (225) 665-1623.
• 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.
• BOOK SALE FOR FOOLLS MEMBERS: 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch. The library will hold a book sale for members of FOLLS only.

SATURDAY

• 3K WALK FOR HOPE: 8 a.m., Denham Springs High School, 1000 N. Range Ave., Denham Springs. The "3K Walk for Hope" is sponsored by A Door of Hope, a nonprofit organization that helps women who are 17 to 35 years old and struggling with various issues like addiction, abuse, eating disorders or self- harm. The organization provides struggling women with 24-hour care at a residential home with a Christian setting. The walk will start at the high school, go through the Aantique Ddistrict, turn around at the train station and return to the high school. For more information, visit http://www.adoorofhopelaADOOROFHOPELA.com or call (225) 665-4673.
• WATSON QUILTERS: 9 a.m. to noon, Watson Library Branch. The local group meets on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. Meetings are open to the public.
• BOOK SALE: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch. Books on sale include hardcovers and books on CD for $1 each and paperbacks, children's books, VHS tapes and books on cassette for 25 to 50 cents each.
• LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP: 10:30 a.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch.
• magic club of watson: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Watson Library Branch. The club practices magic and learns new magic tricks.
• VOLUNTEER WORK DAY: The Wings of Hope Wildlife Sanctuary, 20591 Abe Hoover Road, Livingston. The sanctuary is looking for volunteers for its "Volunteer Work Day," which is held on the second Saturday of each month. The staff relies on volunteers to help care for animals and maintain the facilities. The goal is to release injured, ill or orphaned animals back into their natural habitat. To volunteer, make a donation or to schedule a free tour, call (225) 698-3168 or email leslielatt@wildblue.net. For more information, visit http://www.wingsofhoperehab.org.

MONDAY

• BABY AND TODDLER STORY TIME: 9:45 a.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch.
• EMAIL BASICS: 10 a.m., Livingston Library Branch.
• WORD BASICS: 10 a.m., Watson Library Branch; and 11 a.m. South Library Branch. The computer class is free. To register, call the preferred library branch.
• PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch.
• LIVINGSTON PARISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT: 11:30 a.m., Greystone Country Club, 9214 Greystone Drive, Denham Springs. The tournament will start with lunch at 11:30 a.m. followed by the shotgun start at 1 p.m. All levels of players are welcome. Each player of the first- place team will win a membership to Greystone Country Club. The tournament also will also have the official presentation of the Chamber's State Chamber of the Year award. Sponsorships are available as well. For more information, visit http://www.living stonparishchamber.org.
• POWERPOINT BASICS: 2 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch.
• LIVINGSTON AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY: 7 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch.
• DS ATHLETICS MEETING: 7 p.m., Big Mike's Sports Bar and Grill, 123 Aspen Square, Denham Springs. Supporters of Yellow Jacket athletics are invited to the Denham Springs Athletic Association meeting. For more information, call (225) 754-2581 or (225) 791-3258.
• READ WEEK SCAVENGER HUNT: Livingston Parish Library website, http://www.mylpl.info/trw. Patrons who are 12 to 18 years old are invited to participate in a scavenger hunt for books, which will last from Monday to Friday, Oct. 19. Participants will use the clues on the Livingston Parish Library website to find books hidden throughout the parish. Each person who finds a book gets to go to the VIP party, which will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Livingston Parish Library Branch and the Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch.

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.
• WORD BASICS: 2 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch. The computer class is free. Register by calling the library.
• YOUNG WRITERS CLUB: 5 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch.
• SPOOKY PUPPET SHOW: 5:30 p.m., Watson Library Branch. Children who are 5 years old or older are invited to see a puppet show whiole wearing their Halloween costumes.
• girl scout meeting: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Livingston Library Branch. The meeting is for Troop 30980.
• ECLECTIC BOOK CLUB: 6:30 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch. Members will discuss "The Gate tTo Women's Country" by Sheri S. Tepper.
• GIRL SCOUT MEETING: 6:30 p.m., Watson Library Branch. The meeting is for Troop 10486.
• AMVETS POST 68 MEETING: 7 p.m., Amvets Post 68, 26890 La. 42, Springfield. For more information, call (225) 294-8968.

WEDNESDAY

• STORIES, SONGS AND MORE: 10 a.m., Livingston Library Branch.
• story time: 10 a.m., South Library Branch.
• MASTER GARDENERS: 11 a.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch.
• INTERMEDIATE WORD: 1 p.m., South Library Branch. The computer class is free. Call the library to register.
• ESL CLASS: 4:30 p.m., Livingston Library Branch.
• DUTCH PHYSICAL THERAPY: 6 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch.
• NECK AND BACK PAIN SEMINAR: 6:30 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch. J. George Jiha, from the Spine Diagnostic and Pain Treatment Center in Baton Rouge, will show how to recognize and treat chronic neck and back pain. The seminar is free and is co-sponsored by Dutch Physical Therapy. Registration is required by calling (225) 588-2068 or emailing amy_dutchpt@bellsouth.net.

OCT. 18

• PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: 10 a.m., Albany-Springfield Library Branch.
• GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch. Doctor's Hospice-Livingston will hold a support group meeting for anyone experiencing a loss such as a divorce or death of a loved one. For more information, call (225) 667-1340.
• EDWARD LIVINGSTON HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION MEETING: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Livingston Library Branch.
• MAKE A RAG BASKET OR TRIVET: 6 p.m., Albany-Springfield Library Branch. The library will host a class on using fall fabrics and cord piping to make decorative rag baskets or hot plate trivets. The class is open to patrons who are 16 years old or older. Class size is limited and registration is required by calling the library.
• SPOOKY PUPPET SHOW: 6 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch. Children who are 5 years old or older are invited to see a puppet show whiole wearing their Halloween costumes.