The USDA Forest Service and Kent Plantation House invite children of all ages to the Annual Kent House Bug & Reptile Day at the Kent Plantation House on Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 9 AM to 1 PM. Entry fee is $2.00 for ages 3 and up (cash only, please). There will be bug and reptile encounters galore. Come hold a bug or even eat one if you dare! Concessions and t-shirts will be available for purchase.
Safe Summer is an event sponsored by Calvary Tabernacle of Alexandria. Summer time means that children are at home more and out in the neighborhood more, this can lead to an increase in accidents. Safe Summer will have community providers with health and safety information to ensure that our community has a SAFE SUMMER.
We will also have FREE refreshments, door prizes, and loads of fun.
25th Annual Tunica-Biloxi Pow Wow
After 3-year hiatus, Tribe encourages public to participate in traditional arts, storytelling, music and dance competitions
Young entrepreneurs will set up shop in the Alexandria Mall, where they get to sell their own products and keep all the profit! Please stop in, shop and support our youngest entrepreneurs!
This event is open for participants ages 6-15 years of age. For more information or to register your child please visit https://www.alexandriamall.com/events/kids-business-market/
The Alexandria Farmers Market is a weekly gathering (every Tuesday, year round, 3-6 pm) that connects the community of Alexandria with the farmers, ranchers, and agricultural artisans of central Louisiana. This connection strives to improve the physical, social, and economic well-being of the region by providing access to fresh, healthy, local food for residents, fostering community relationships, and serving as a business incubator for growers and producers.
INTERSECTION OF: 13 Gordon and 16 Gordon
DATE & TIME OF CLOSURE: Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023 @ 8:00 am
MOVED TO: Friday, Feb. 3, 3023 @ 8:00 am
DATE & TIME OF COMPLETION: Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023 @ 2:30 pm
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: City of Alexandria will be closing for the Wastewater Dept. to make repair.
The Rapides Council on Aging is currently accepting applications for the Homebound Meal Program. Our Outreach event is this Friday, October 28th from 8:00am - 2:00 pm. at 204 Chester St. All Rapides Parish residents 60 and older are encouraged to apply or call 318-445-7985.
The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts is hosting an informational meeting for students in grades 8-11 and their families.
The Rapides Parish Health Unit will be having a Mass Flu and COVID-19 Vaccine Drive with the newest bivalent Moderna and Pfizer COVID boosters. The drive will be held Friday, September 30 from 8:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m. This event has no out of pocket costs, however, if participants have insurance then it will be billed. This event is open to the public and walk-ins are welcome!
