Livingston Parish Calendar for June 21, 2012

THURSDAY

--MS. DOROTHY AND HER SHAKY EGG BAND: 10 a.m., South Library Branch, 23477 La. 444; 2 p.m., Albany-Springfield Library Branch, 26941 La. 43; 6 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch, 8101 U.S. 190. The audience can join in with homemade instruments as Ms. Dorothy and her Shaky Egg Band perform classics, popular rock songs and original music. For more information, call the South Library Branch at [phone], the Albany-Springfield Library Branch at [phone] or the Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch at [phone].

--DREAM MASKS WORKSHOP: 10 a.m., South Library Branch. Jessica Beauvais will help children make fanciful wall hangings. Registration is required and space is limited.

--PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: 10 a.m., Albany-Springfield Library Branch.

--CAMPING OUT: 2 p.m., Livingston Library Branch, 20390 Iowa St. Children can make s'mores, tell campfire stories and sing camping songs at the library. For more information, call [phone].

--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 those experiencing a loss such as divorces, death of a loved one and other life changes. For more information, call [phone].

--EDWARD LIVINGSTON HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION MEETING: 6 p.m., Livingston Library Branch.

--VETERANS ASSOCIATION MEETING: 6 p.m., Walker Municipal Building, 10136 Florida Blvd. The Livingston Parish Veterans Association will meet to discuss ongoing plans for the second annual Livingston Parish Veterans Day Parade. The association will also discuss the possibility of a fly-over and other benefits gained by meeting with Col.Mike Nelson, who has funds to help veterans. The association is looking for volunteers for several committees. For more information, visit http://www.lpvaweb.org.

FRIDAY

--IN STITCHES CLASS: 2 p.m., South Library Branch. The library will have a class on the basics of crocheting and knitting for patrons who are 10 years old and older. The class will include needles, yarn, books on the subject and a handout.

--CREATURES OF THE NIGHT: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Watson Library Branch, 36581 Outback Road. Teens can come dressed as their favorite creature of the night, like a werewolf, zombie or opossum, and play monster games, eat snacks and do other activities. For more information, call [phone].

--BOOK SALE FOR FRIENDS OF THE LIVINGSTON LIBRARY SYSTEM: 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch. Members of FOLLS are invited to a book sale.

SATURDAY

--FARMERS' MARKET: 7 a.m. to noon, New Covenant Church parking lot, 215 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs.

--WATSON QUILTERS: 9 a.m. to noon, Watson Library Branch. Those interested in joining Watson Quilters can come to its meetings, which take place on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month.

--BOOK SALE: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch. Friends of the Livingston Library System will hold a book sale. Hardcovers and books on CD are $1 each. Paperbacks, children's books, VHS tapes and books on cassette are 25 to 50 cents each.

--BENEFIT FOR JAMES CURTIS: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friendship Community Benefit Center, corner of Walker North Road and Springfield road. The benefit will help pay the medical expenses for James Curtis. The cost is $6 per plate of jambalaya, spaghetti or pastalaya. For more information, call [phone].

--MS. DOROTHY & HER SHAKY EGG BAND: 10 a.m., Livingston Library Branch; 3 p.m., Watson Library Branch. The audience can join in with homemade instruments as Ms. Dorothy and her Shaky Egg Band perform classics, popular rock songs and original music.

--SPAGHETTI AND JAMBALAYA BENEFIT: 11 a.m., New Beginnings Baptist Church, 9768 Florida Blvd., Walker. The church will host a jambalaya and spaghetti benefit. The cost is $6 per plate of spaghetti/jambalaya. For more information, call [phone] or [phone].

--DOYLE HIGH REUNION: 7 p.m., Wholly Ground Coffee House, 27988 Walker South Road. The Doyle High School Class of ‘82 will hold a reunion. The cost is $20 per person. For more information, call [phone].

--BELLA NOTTE GALA: 7 p.m., Greystone Country Club Pavilion, 9214 Greystone Drive, Denham Springs. The Fourth annual Bella Notte Gala will raise money for the American Cancer Society and will include food, entertainment and an auction. The auction will have a deep sea fishing trip, a vacation to Orange Beach, jewelry, paintings and more. The cost is $50 per person or $75 per couple. For reservations, call [phone] or [phone].

SUNDAY

--HOMECOMING: 10:30 a.m., Gray's Creek First Baptist Church, 21039 La. 16, Denham Springs. The guest speaker at the homecoming service will be Brother David Brown. For more information, call [phone].

--SINGING WITH YVONNE CURTIS AND ROCKY BROWN: 10:30 a.m., Emmanuel Baptist Church, 10453 Arnold Road, Watson. Yvonne Curtis and Rocky Brown will perform. Brother Max Landry will deliver the message.

--VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Abundant Life Church, 206 Edgewood Drive, Denham Springs. The school is open to children entering kindergarten to children in the fifth grade. The theme is "Babylon: Daniel's Courage in Captivity." Children will participate in a Bible-times Marketplace, sing songs, play games and eat snacks. It will run from Monday to Thursday. For more information, call [phone] or visit http://www.alcfamily.com/vbs.

--VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday through June 28, Walker United Methodist Church, 30167 Stump St. The program is for children in kindergarten to sixth grade. The theme of the school is "Sky High." For more information or to register, visit http://www.walkerumc.org.

MONDAY

--BABY AND TODDLER STORY TIME: 9:45 a.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch.

--WORD BASICS: 10 a.m., Livingston Library Branch.

--INTERNET BASICS: 10 a.m., Watson Library Branch. The class is free.

--PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch.

--FOURTH OF JULY WREATHS CRAFT: 1 p.m., South Library Branch. Tweens are invited to make Fourth of July wreaths with the help of Nan Riffe. Registration is required.

--VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday through June 29, New Bethlehem Baptist Church, 37818 Reinninger Road, Denham Springs. The program is for children in kindergarten to sixth grade. The theme of the school is "Sonrise National Park." The school will include games, activities and refreshments. For more information or for transportation, call [phone].

--VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday to June 29, Beech Ridge Baptist Church, 34319 Weiss Road, Livingston. The program is for children in preschool to sixth grade. For more information, call [phone] or [phone].

--VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday through June 29, Denham Springs First Baptist Church, 308 N. River Road. The program is for children who are 4 to 12 years old. The school will include bible study, missions, crafts, music and snacks. Family night will be Friday. For more information, call [phone].

--EXCEL BASICS: 6:30 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch. The class is free, but registration is required.

TUESDAY

--BATON ROUGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PERFORMANCE: 10 a.m., Livingston Library Branch; 2 p.m., Albany-Springfield Library Branch. The Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra's Symphony Street Woodwind Quartet will perform "The Lion and the Mouse" and other musical stories for children who are 5 to 9 years old.

--STORY TIME RE-RUN: 10 a.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch.

--PRE-K STORY TIME: 10 a.m., Watson Library Branch. Theme is "Lullabies."

--GREEK OUT: 2 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch. Children, 8 to 11 years old, will learn about Greek mythology and make a trident.

--HUNGARIAN CLASS: 2 p.m., Livingston Library Branch.

--DRIVE-IN MOVIE: 2 p.m., Watson Library Branch. Children, 4 to 8 years old, are invited to enjoy drive-in theater. The show will be cartoon shorts.

--ANIME MOVIE NIGHT: 5 p.m., South Library Branch. Teen anime and manga lovers are invited to watch and discuss anime and manga while learning about Japanese culture.

--TEEN ADVISORY BOARD MEETING: 6 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch. The Teen Advisory Board meets to suggest programs and help choose books for the Young Adult section. Members also volunteer at the library branches.

WEDNESDAY

--BATON ROUGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PERFORMANCE: 10 a.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch; 2 p.m., Watson Library Branch. The Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra's Symphony Street Woodwind Quartet will perform "The Lion and the Mouse" and other musical stories for children who are 5 to 9 years old.

--STORY TIME: 10 a.m., South Library Branch.

--POWER POINT BASICS: 10 a.m., Albany-Springfield Library Branch. Patrons must take computer basics before taking this class. Registration is required.

--STORIES, SONGS AND MORE: 10 a.m., Livingston Library Branch.

--SECRET AGENT TRAINING CAMP: 2 p.m., Albany-Springfield Library Branch. The camp will teach the basics of being a secret agent and is for children who are 6 to 11 years old.

--ESL TRAINING: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Livingston Library Branch.

--ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT: 6 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch.

--ANIME ADDICTS MEETING: 6 p.m., Watson Library Branch. Teen anime and manga lovers can come discuss and watch anime and manga while learning about Japanese culture.

--VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday to June 29, First Pentecostal Church of Denham Springs, 1020 S. Range Ave. The theme of the school is "Rooted, Built Up, & Establish in the Faith." To register, visit http://www.firstpentecostal.com.

JUNE 28

--FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM: 9:30 a.m. to noon, Livingston Library Branch.

--BR Symphony Orchestra Performance: 10 a.m., South Library Branch. The Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra's Symphony Street Woodwind Quartet will perform "The Lion and the Mouse" and other musical stories for children 5 to 9 years old.

--PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: 10 a.m., Albany-Springfield Library Branch.

--DREAM CATCHER CRAFT: 2 p.m., Albany-Springfield Library Branch and Livingston Library Branch. Patrons will learn about the meaning of dreams and create dream catchers using vines, cord, feathers and beads. The craft at the Albany-Springfield Library Branch is open to seventh-to-12th graders. The craft at the Livingston Library Branch is open to children who are 8 to 11 years old.

--TEEN CREATURES OF THE NIGHT: 2 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch. Teens can come dressed as their favorite creature of the night, like a werewolf, zombie or opossum, and play monster games, eat snacks and do other activities.

--TWEEN GAME NIGHT: 5:30 p.m., Watson Library Branch. Tweens are invited to play unplugged games and while eating snacks.

--SOUTH BRANCH BOOKIES: 5:30 p.m., South Library Branch. Members will discuss "A Reliable Wife" by Robert Goolrick.

--SONG SWAP: 6 p.m., Livingston Library Branch. Patrons who are 16 years old or older are invited to bring their instruments to share songs and stories at the library. The library will provide some lyrics and chord tabs on the projector. Registration is required.