The week ahead

September 24, 2012

SUNDAY

FUN AT THE FLEA MARKET:
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 5905 Florida Blvd. The market will have a Kajun Corner, NFL sports and gifts, a plant shop, Nita’s Pralines, Deep South Furniture and a café .

PRESS CLUB: Noon, De La Ronde Hall, 320 Third St. East Baton Rouge Parish School System Superintendent Bernard Taylor will discuss the district’s growth in academic performance and innovative programs; how strategic budget cuts were made to ensure financial stability during lower sales collection periods; and the system’s partnership with the Family and Youth Service Center. Lunch, which is served at 11:30 a.m., is $12 for members and $15 for nonmembers. The public is invited, but only members of the Press Club and the news media are allowed to ask questions during the question-and-answer portion of the program.

HIRING OUR HEROES JOB FAIR FOR VETERANS AND SPOUSES:
9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center, 275 S. River Road. More than 55 employers are expected to participate with jobs available for veterans and spouses of all ranks and levels of experience. (202) 463-5961.
SOUTH BATON ROUGE SENIORS VILLAGE CHARRETTE: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dr. Leo S. Butler Community Center, 950 E. Washington St. The Seniors Village in Old South Baton Rouge will provide a safe and comfortable atmosphere that will offer convenience and safety for our seniors. Seniors can participate in an active independent lifestyle that provides a sense of security and peace of mind. (225) 317-1849.
CAT HAVEN ADOPTIONS: Noon to 6 p.m., Cat Haven Adoption Center, 11130 N. Harrell’s Ferry Road. For more information, visit http://www.cathaven.org.
TUTORING: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Broadmoor Presbyterian Church’s Naylor Building. Qualified tutors will offer free, one-on-one tutoring to middle and high school students. Students and accompanying adults should come 10 minutes early to register. For more information, call (225) 924-4271.

CAT HAVEN ADOPTIONS: Noon to 6 p.m., Cat Haven Adoption Center, 11130 N. Harrell’s Ferry Road. For more information, visit http://www.cathaven.org.

CAT HAVEN ADOPTIONS: Noon to 6 p.m., Cat Haven Adoption Center, 11130 N. Harrell’s Ferry Road. For more information, visit http://www.cathaven.org.

SAFARI NIGHT: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. the next morning, BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo, 3601 Thomas Road. Walking tours, hands-on activities, animal encounters. Designed for groups; 15-person minimum. Preregistration required. (225) 775-3877.