MLK Luncheon
Brumfield Caffey Annex,
LSUA Campus, Noon.
Annual MLK Luncheon catered by Outback with all proceeds to go to minority scholarships at LSUA.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Sarah Black: 427-4407.
Event Date:
Jan 27, 2014
Event Category:
General
CALMEX 28
Managan Center, 1000 McKinley St., Westlake, LA,
Time: 8a.m.-5p.m.
Sponsored by Southwest Area Modelers of Plastic (SWAMP).
The 28th annual plastic model contest and show with 14 main categories, 70 subcategories and a vendor area. Last year’s show had 330 models on display and 50 vendor tables. Food and drink vending on site. Best viewing time is between Noon and 4p.m. C
ost: Admission free.
Call Bob Leishman: 337-244-9938. www.ipmsswamp.com
Event Date:
Jan 25, 2014
Event Category:
CHRISTUS Cabrini Winter Ball
Paragon Casino Resort,
Time: 7p.m.
Sponsored by CHRISTUS Cabrini Foundation. 33rd Winter Ball. Entertainment will be a legends tribute to Elvis, Fats Domino and Tina Turner. Proceeds will enable Cabrini Hospital to provide a Critical Care Education and Simulation Lab for hands-on-training for nurses of all experience levels.
Cost: $3,500 gold table of 10, $3,000 silver table of 10, $2,000 patron table of 10 or $175 individual ticket.
Call Theresa Slater: 448-6580.
Event Date:
Jan 25, 2014
Event Category:
Martin Luther King, Jr. Noon-Day Celebration
Alexandria Riverfront Center,
Time: Noon.
Sponsored by City-Wide Interdenominational Crusade.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Reverend Joseph Martin, Jr.: 289-0185
Event Date:
Dec 20, 2013
Event Category:
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade
Bolton Ave.,
Time: 10a.m.
Sponsored by City-Wide Interdenominational Crusade. The parade will begin on Bolton Ave. in front of Save-A-Lot Center, proceed to Jackson St. and end on Second St. in front of the Riverfront Center.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Reverend S.Y. Brady: 445-1977.
Event Date:
Jan 20, 2014
Event Category:
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast
Alexandria Convention Hall,
Time:6:30a.m.
Sponsored by City-Wide Interdenominational Crusade. Keynote speaker for the Breakfast will be Assistant District Attorney Monique Y. Metoyer.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Reverend Joseph Martin, Jr.: 289-0185.
Event Date:
Jan 20, 2014
Event Category:
Wreath Placing Ceremony
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Murray St.,
Time:4:30p.m.
Sponsored by the Local Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. The march will begin at the corner of Washington Street and MLK Drive and ends at the MLK Memorial on Murray St.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Jeffery Franklin: 473-9905.
Event Date:
Jan 19, 2014
Event Category:
Arbor Day
LSUA Campus, Noon.
The public is invited to attend the Arbor Day activities on the campus of LSUA as we gather near the Mulder Oak located near HWY 71.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Sarah Black: 427-4407.
Event Date:
Jan 17, 2014
Event Category:
Epiphany Party
Alexandria Convention Hall,
Time: 7:30p.m.
Sponsored by Alexandria Mardi Gras Association. Music provided by Easy Eddie & the Party Rockers. Cash Bar.
Cost: $10 in advance or $15 door. Reserved tables available for $50.
Call Eula Tarver: 201-6874.
Event Date:
Jan 3, 2014
Event Category:
Epiphany Service
St. Rita Church,
Time: 5p.m.
Sponsored by the Alexandria Mardi Gras Association. The Epiphany Service and Gumbo Dinner is the official kickoff of Mardi Gras in Central Louisiana. After the dinner, there is a service of the Word, music and burning of the greens.
Cost: Small donation for gumbo dinner.
Call Debbie Brown: 445-7120.
Event Date:
Jan 3, 2014
Event Category: