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Learn the basics of blacksmithing with experts E.J. & Nancy McCann. Class is from 8am to 3pm with a 30 minute lunch break. Participants are required to bring their own sack lunch. Participants will leave with a finished product. There is a Registration Fee of $135 which includes all supplies and secures your spot in the class. Very limited spots. Must be at least 16 years old. Call 318-487-5998 to reserve your spot today.

GET YOUR TAXES DONE FOR FREE!
FREE TAX PREPARATION!

What to bring:
* Current Picture ID
* All W-2's from 2019
* 1099, 1098, etc, (if any)
* AGI from last year's federal tax return (Adjusted Gross Income)
* Copy of 2018 return if available
* SSN for you and ALL dependents
* Valid e-mail address
* Voided check or bank routing number and checking/savings

Suzanne Bosarge presents the history of the Buffalo Soldiers and other African American soldiers. https://www.facebook.com/events/535514000390248/

Master storytellers Sylvia Yancy Davis and Rosa Ashby Metoyer tell stories in honor of Black History Month at this annual storytelling event. https://www.facebook.com/events/618726648879312/

Come buy your fresh spring herbs and other plant varieties from Kent House! Browse our yard sale of hidden treasures inside our Visitor Center and check out all of the food vendors selling yummy baked goods and local artisans selling handmade crafts! All plants sold by Kent House are $3 each. There is NO ENTRY FEE.

MLK Tribute 2020

The City of Alexandria presents the MLK Day Tribute, a celebration of the birth and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

For more information, contact the City of Alexandria Community Services Division at 318.449.5225.

Let Louisiana's First Whiskey Sommelier, Melissa Scarborough, guide you through three whisky tastings, two wine tastings, and three tapas pairings on site of the beautiful Kent Plantation House.

Cost is $75 per person.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Very limited seating.
Tickets may be purchased in-person at Kent Plantation House or over the phone at 318-487-5998.

The annual conventions for the state beekeepers association will be held this year in Pineville at the Country Inn & Suites Convention Center December 5-7. Special guest speakers and break out sessions will be available for all levels of beekeepers - beginning to advanced. If you want to learn more about beekeeping, please join us!

The Arna Bontemps African American Museum & Cultural Arts Center is hosting a "Family History Workshop."
The event will be held at the museum located in Downtown Alexandria at 1327 Third Street (Corner of St. James & Third) from 11am-1pm.

The public is invited to attend. No reservations required. Cost $20

Give your kids the opportunity to have fun, play, and socialize over Thanksgiving break! Turkey Chasers Kids Camp at the Louisiana Athletic Club offers structured workouts, activities, and games for ages 5-11. Don't even worry about packing food for your little ones, snacks and lunch are included! Register your kids for this event at LAC-Pineville before space fills up!

Prices:
$75 for members
$95 for non-members
$35/day for drop-in (based on availability)