First United Methodist Church of Alexandria
10:00 a.m.
International, non-profit organization that provides support to stay at home moms in the Alexandria and Pineville area. Come join us and get connected.
Admission free.
Call Autumn Johnson: 709-5292
Alexandria Museum of Art
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Market of local art food, produce when available, live music, kids art activity, and fun for the whole family.
Admission free.
Call Sara Fuhrer: 443-3458
Kent Plantation House
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Kent House will be selling herbs and flowers and hosting a yard sale. The Colonial Dames of America will be selling homemade desserts and vendors from around Cenla will be selling arts and crafts.
Admission free.
Call Kent Plantation House: 487-5998
Emmanuel Baptist Church
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Sponsored by Louisiana Workforce Commission and Work Pays Coalition.
Admission free.
Call Jermaine Proshee: 403-9494
Renegade Harley-Davidson Dealership
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sponsored by MDA.
Find out how you can Make a Muscle and Make a Difference in the fight against Muscular Dystrophy. Get information on forming and/or registering a team. Food and live music. Admission free.
Call Christina Griffin: 388-3252
Alexandria Riverfront Center
5:00 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres
6:00 p.m. Show
Sponsored by CHRISTUS St. Francis Cabrini Hospital Cancer Center. Fashion show fundraiser benefiting the patient assistance fund at CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Cancer Center. "Models of Courage and Spirit" are cancer survivors who will model the season's stunning fashions provided by local merchants.
Cost: $350 patron table of 8 or $25 per person.
Call Janet Bonnette: 466-6074
Kent Plantation House, 2:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Rapides Parish Library and Kent Plantation House. Come join us for an afternoon of stories about the life and legend of Mark Twain featuring Kurt Sutton as Twain. Bring your children to enjoy 19th century games and crafts. Pick up free copy of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and a schedule of all the Big Read events.
Cost: Admission Free
Cll Kelly Kingrey-Edwards: 445-2411 Ext. 241
2204 St. Charles St., Lecompte, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Town of Lecompte and Lecompte Pie Festival Committee. Entertainment provided by Tony Groove, the Flash Back Band and an Elvis Impersonator. Additional date Sept. 30, 4:00-10:00 p.m.
Cost: $3.
Call Lecompte Town Hall: 776-5488
GED classes are offered in Alexandria, LA at the following location:
Central Louisiana Technical Community College (CLTCC) offers Adult Basic Education (ABE) to help individuals obtain their high school equivalency diploma.
The Alexandria Main Campus is located at 4311 South MacArthur Drive, Alexandria, LA 71302.
For more information call toll free 1-800-278-9855 or (318) 487-5443.
YWCA, 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Designed for pre-K through 6th grade. Participants will have a safe place to go after school and a counselor to help with homework.
Cost: $55 registration fee and $50 per week.
Call Marle Chapman: 442-3397