Livingston Parish Calendar for Feb. 9, 2012

Thursday

Vita tax preparation: 9 a.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch, 8101 U.S. 190. Volunteers will help prepare tax returns for free. [phone].

Preschool story time: 10 a.m., Albany-Springfield Library Branch, 26941 La. 43. [phone].

Book club: 10:30 a.m., Livingston Library Branch, 13986 Florida Blvd. [phone].

Sunny side up book club: 10 a.m., Watson Library Branch, 36581 Outback Road. The club reads inspirational fiction. [phone].

Black history month craft and read: 3 p.m., Livingston Library Branch. Patrons will read the book “Show Way” by Jaqueline Woodson and discuss the book as well as the history of the underground railroad quilts. Afterward, patrons will create quilt squares that will be assembled and displayed in the library.

Be my valentine for teens: 6 p.m., Livingston Library Branch. Teens will make several crafts for Valentine’s Day including a foam rose, chocolate candy and a gift box.

Black history month film: 6 p.m., Albany-Springfield Library Branch. The film is “King: Go Beyond the Dream and Discover the Man,” a film from the History Channel about the life of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

Jewelry making & beading: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Arts Council of Livingston Parish, 133 N. Hummell St., Denham Springs. The jewelry and beading class is for ages 18 and older. Students will learn to use crimp beads, clam shells and more. The class costs $25 and the supply fee is $8. [phone].

Teen valentine mystery: 6:30 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch.

Junior Bassmasters Fishing Club: 7 p.m., Seminar Room, Bass Pro Shop, 175 Bass Pro Blvd., Denham Springs. Jim and Cindy Breaux, longtime fishing pros for Bass Pro Shops, will lead a bass club for southeast Louisiana. The club is for ages 7-17. [phone].

Swamp People debut party: 8 p.m., Big Mike’s Bar & Grill, 123 Aspen Square, Denham Springs. Meet Austyn Yoches and Blake McDonald, cousins who are from Walker, the History Channel’s newest “Swamp People” characters on Season 3. Life Line Screening: First Baptist Church of Algiers, 9559 Florida Blvd., Walker. Life Line Screening consists of 60- to 90-minute stroke and osteoporosis screenings. Pre-registration is required by calling [phone] or by visiting http://www.lifelinescreening.com.

Friday

National Adoption Weekend: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., PetSmart, 1653 Millerville Road. The SPCA of Livingston will take part in the PetSmart National Adoption Weekend on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The goal is to help find thousands of pets a lifelong, loving home. Visit http://www.livingstonspca.com.

Internet Basics: 9:30 a.m., Livingston Library Branch.

Mardi Gras Wreath: 10 a.m., Watson Library. Registration is required and seating is limited.

Livingston Parish Rotary Club meeting: Noon, Big Mike’s Restaurant. Mike Cox will speak about proper nutrition and exercise. Call [phone] ext. 0 or visit http://www.rotary6200.org for more information.

Saturday

Watson quilters: 9 a.m. to noon, Watson Library Branch.

Knitting class: 10 a.m. to noon, Arts Council of Livingston Parish. The class is for high school students and adults. Supplies needed include one ball of yarn, size 10 knitting needles and stitch holder. This cost is $25. To register, call [phone].

Lupus support group: 10:30 a.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch.

Show way craft and read: 10:30 a.m., Albany-Springfield Library Branch. In honor of Black History Month, tweens will read the book “Show Way” by Jacqueline Woodson, discuss the history of underground railroad quilts and create quilt squares.

St. Jude Krewe of Diversion Mardi Gras Boat Parade: Noon, starting at Diversion Canal under La. 22 and ending at Manny’s. An auction will follow the parade at Manny’s. Boats and costumes will be judged for first, second and third place. Pre-registration is required by 6:30 p.m. Friday at Manny’s. This cost is $35 per boat. All proceeds will go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Call [phone].

ligo science Saturdays: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., LIGO Livingston Observatory, 19100 Ligo Lane, Livingston. Topic will be “Opposites Attract.” The event will focus on electrostatics and magnetism. Call [phone].

Benny Jones performance: 6 p.m., Live Oak Elementary School cafeteria, 36605 Outback Road, Denham Springs. Admission is free to the Benny Jones and the New Gospel Travelers concert. A love offering will be taken. Call [phone].

Special Singing Service: 6:30 p.m., New Beginnings Baptist Church, 9768 Florida Blvd., Walker. Hunter Erwin, a Christian country singer, will perform. Call [phone].

Sunday

Spotlight Theatre auditions: 2 p.m., Arts Council of Livingston Parish. Auditions for Spotlight Theatre’s “The Last Night of Ballyhoo” by Alfred Uhry will also take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Roles are available for four women and three men, ages 20 and up. For more information, call [phone] or visit http://www.facebook.com/spotlighttheatergroup.

Monday

Baby and toddler story time: 9:45 a.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch.

Computer basics: 10 a.m., Watson 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.

Intermediate Internet: 6:30 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch.

Tuesday

Story time: 10 a.m., South Library Branch, 23477 La. 444. [phone].

Story time re-run: 10 a.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch.

Story time: 10 a.m., Watson Library Branch. Theme is “Valentine’s Day.”

Intermediate email: 2 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch.

Hungarian class: 2 p.m., Livingston Library Branch, 13986 Florida Blvd. [phone].

Anime Addicts/Manga Maniacs Club Culture Night: 5:30 p.m., South Library Branch. Teen members will watch and discuss anime and manga while learning about Japanese culture.

Teen valentine murder mystery: 6 p.m., Albany-Springfield Library Branch.

Girl scouts meeting: 6:30 p.m., Watson Library Branch.

Pilot club: 6:45 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch. The guest speaker will be Sheriff Jason Ard, who will discuss issues with the prison, roads, safety and infrastructure. The public is invited.

Wednesday

Stories, songs and more: 10 a.m., Livingston Library Branch.

Master gardeners: 11 a.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch.

Publisher Basics: 4 p.m., South Library Branch.

Young Writers Club: 5 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch. The club is open to writers, ages 10 to 17.

Teen valentine mystery: 6 p.m., Watson Library Branch.

Building and flying rockets: 6 p.m., Hebron Baptist Church, 24063 La. 16, Denham Springs. All ages are invited to learn to build and fly a model rocket. The cost is $10. Space is limited. Call [phone].

Eclectic book club: 6:30 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch.

Feb. 16

Vita tax preparation: 9 a.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch. Volunteers will help prepare tax returns for free.

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, death of a loved one and other life changes. Call [phone].

Edward livingston historical assoc.: 6 p.m., Livingston Library Branch.

Puppet show: 6 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch.

Kids Conservation Club: 6:30 p.m., Seminar Room, Bass Pro Shop. The goal of the club is to help educate children on what they can do to promote conservation in wildlife and the environment. Children, ages 8 to 18, and their parents are invited. Call [phone], ext. 5202.