Livingston Parish Calendar for Nov. 1, 2012

THURSDAY

• Preschool Story Time: 10 a.m., Albany-Springfield Library Branch, 26941 La. 43. For information, call (225) 567-1441.
• Young Writers Club: 5 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch, 8101 U.S. 190. For information, call (225) 665-8118.
• Open Mic Night: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Watson Library Branch, 36581 Outback Road. For information, call (225) 664-3693.
• Benefit for Walker High Band: 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wildcat Stadium, Walker High School, 12646 Burgess Ave., Walker. The Walker High Band of Legacy will host a fundraiser with food trucks, music from Disfunktional Bone, inflatables, face-painting, balloon animals, a drawing for prizes and more. It will end with a special performance by the WHS cheerleaders, the color guard, the drumline and the Band of Legacy. The food trucks will donate 10 percent of their profits to the fundraiser. Tickets for the drawing are $5 each, but admission is free. Proceeds will be used to purchase more uniforms and instruments for the band.
• Livingston Parish Veterans Association Meeting: 6 p.m., Walker Town Hall, 10136 Florida Blvd. The Livingston Parish Veterans Association meets the first and third Thursday of each month.
• Girl Scout Meeting: 6 p.m., Livingston Library Branch, 20390 Iowa St. The meeting is for Troop 30980. For Information, call (225) 686-2436.
• Adult Writers Circle: 6:30 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch.

SATURDAY

• Benefit for Cynthia Hanna: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friendship Community Benefit Center, corner of Walker North Road and Springfield Road. The center will sell jambalaya, pastalaya or spaghetti for $6 per plate to raise funds for Cynthia Hanna. For information, call (225) 921-5393.
• Holiday Book Bazaar: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch. The library will host its fourth annual Holiday Book Bazaar, which will feature local authors signing and selling copies of their works. The bazaar is designed to bring authors and readers together while patrons purchase books for holiday gifts. It will also give authors a chance to share their writing and publishing experiences. The library will offer coffee, cookies and free gift wrapping during the bazaar.
• Native American Heritage Program: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Livingston Library Branch. The library will have Native-American-inspired games and crafts to celebrate Native-American Heritage Month, which is November.

SUNDAY

• Homecoming: 10 a.m., Shady Bower Pentecostal Church, 13375 Galloway Garden Lane, Walker. The church will celebrate its 72nd homecoming with a service. For information, call (225) 571-8793.

MONDAY

• Baby and Toddler Story Time: 9:45 a.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch.
• Adult Book Club: 10 a.m., Albany-Springfield Library Branch. Members will discuss "The Haunting of Hill House," by Shirley Jackson.
• Preschool Story Time: 10:30 a.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch.
• Computer Basics: 11 a.m., Watson Library Branch.
• Excel Basics: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch. Call the library to register.
• CHILP Meeting: 6:30 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch.

TUESDAY

• Story Time: 10 a.m., Watson Library Branch.
• Story Time: 10 a.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch.
• Powerpoint Basics: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch. Register by calling the library.
• Teen Life-Sized Candyland: 5:30 p.m., South Library Branch, 23477 La. 444. Teens and library staff members will play life-sized Candyland by dressing up as the board-game pieces and setting up the meeting room as the board. For information, call (225) 698-3015.
• Computer Basics: 5:30 p.m., Livingston Library Branch.
• Teen Anime/Manga Club: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Livingston Library Branch. Members will watch anime, discuss the latest manga and learn about Japanese culture.
• Drawing and Painting Class: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Room 602 of South Live Oak Elementary School, 8400 Cecil Drive, Watson. The Livingston Parish Arts Council will hold drawing and painting classes for students in grades two through six. The classes will focus on the elements of art and the principles of design. Students should bring a drawing pad and No. 2 pencils. For information or to enroll, call (225) 954-2700.

WEDNESDAY

• Microsoft Word II: 10 a.m., Albany-Springfield Library Branch. Patrons must take Microsoft Word I first and register to take this computer class.
• Stories, Songs and More: 10 a.m., Livingston Library Branch.
• Story Time: 10 a.m., South Library Branch.
• Republican Women Meeting: 11:30 a.m., The Wholly Grounds, 27988 Walker South Road, Walker. The Livingston Parish Republican Women will hold its monthly meeting, which is open to the public. Reservations are required by calling (225) 931-9206 or emailing terriday@eatel.net.
• Internet Basics: 1 p.m., South Library Branch.
• Lakes at Belle Terre Homeowners Association Meeting: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Watson Library Branch.
• Autism Network Group: 6:30 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch. The Livingston Parish Autism Network Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month.

NOV. 8

• Sunny Side Up Book Club: 10 a.m., Watson Library Branch. The club reads and discusses inspirational fiction.
• Preschool Story Time: 10 a.m., Albany-Springfield Library Branch.
• Book Club: 10:30 a.m. to noon, Livingston Library Branch.
• Edmonds Homeowners: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Watson Library Branch.
• Life-Sized Candyland Teen Program: 6 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch. Teens and library staff members will play life-sized Candyland by dressing up as the board-game pieces and setting up the meeting room as the board.