THURSDAY

LIBRARY BOOK CLUB: Noon to 1 p.m.,Ascension Parish Library, Donaldsonville branch. Registration is required. (225) 473-8052.

ADOLESCENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT GROUP: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Ascension Counseling Center, 1112A S.E. Ascension Complex, Gonzales. Meets every Monday and Thursday. (225) 450-1016.

TOPS (TAKING OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY): 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Carpenters Chapel, 41181 La. 933, Prairieville. Weight support group meets every Thursday night. Weigh-in from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. followed by meeting. For information, call Sylvia Triche at (225) 313-3180.

LOSS AND GRIEF EDUCATION AND SUPPORT MEETING: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.,St. Elizabeth Hospital, Sister Linda conference room,1125 W. La. 30, Gonzales. For anyone who has experienced loss of any kind. Facilitated by the Grief Recovery Center to help with the grieving process. Meets every Thursday. For information, emaildiane.hodges@steh.comor call (225) 621-2906. Meets every Thursday.

ADULT SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT GROUP: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.,Ascension Counseling Center, 1112A S.E. Ascension Complex, Gonzales. Meets every Tuesday and Thursday. (225) 450-1016.

LIBRARY BOOK CLUB: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.,Ascension Parish Library, Dutchtown, Gonzales and Galvez branches. Registration is required. For more information, call Dutchtown at (225) 673-8699, Gonzales at (225) 647-3955 and Galvez at (225) 622-3339.

MARKET ON THE SQUARE: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Louisiana Square/Railroad Ave., Donaldsonville.A day of arts, crafts and farmers market. Vendors are welcome. For vendor information or questions, emaildfdassociation@outlook.com, text (225) 772-1191 or call (225) 445-1383.

CRAM THE VAN: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Walmart, 308 N. Airline Highway, Gonzales. The Arc of East Ascension is asking that for help to Cram the Van with personal items benefiting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Ascension Parish and surrounding areas.Needed items include: Depends adult underwear (male or female XL/XXL), large and small towels, bedding (comforters, sheets, pillows and full/queen pillow cases), detergent soap, body wash, oral hygiene products (toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc.), paper towels, dish washing liquid, baby wipes, tissue paper, bandages and first aid supplies, cleaning supplies, deodorant, flushable wipes, bottled water and paper tissues.

GEARING UP FOR TEAL SEASON: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cabela's, 2200 W. Cabela's Parkway, Gonzales. For information, visitcabelas.comor call (225) 743-3400.

CONFIDENCE IN YOUR DECOY SPREAD: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Cabela's, 2200 W. Cabela's Parkway, Gonzales. For information, visitcabelas.comor call (225) 743-3400.

DOWNTOWN LIVE: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Crescent Park, Donaldsonville. A free concert series. Rewind provides the tunes. Don't forget a lawn chair. No glass containers or ice chests. For more information, call (225) 445-1383 or emaillee@visitdonaldsonville.org.

G-TOWN GOES MOTOWN: 7 p.m. to midnight, Cashio's 360 Catering & Venue, 13521 La. 44, Gonzales. A fundraiser for the Gonzales Area Foundation. Music by BRW Show Band. Tickets are $100 per person. For tickets, contact Penny Saucier at easaucier@cox.net. gonzalesareafoundation.org.

ANOINTED HANDS 9TH ANNUAL BACK 2 SCHOOL IN STYLE: Noon to 5 p.m., Lamar Dixon Expo Center, YMCA Gym, Gonzales. Local stylists and barbers are providing free services for kids ages 5-15. There will also be giveaways, door prizes, face painting and activities. Complimentary services offered to all children will consist of shampoo and style or blow dry for girls, and hair cuts for boys. Services will have a cut off time of 3 p.m. All children must be accompanied by parent or guardian. For more information, call (225) 622-4357

SHOTGUNS, CHOKES AND SHELLS: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Cabela's, 2200 W. Cabela's Parkway, Gonzales. For more information, visit cabelas.com or call (225) 743-3400.

CLEANING YOUR SHOTGUN FOR THE UPCOMING SEASON: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Cabela's, 2200 W. Cabela's Parkway, Gonzales. For more information, visit cabalas.comor call (225) 743-3400.

ARTS AND CRAFTS MARKET: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., La. 621 Market Place, Gonzales. Over 38 vendors and growing. Accepting donations for school supplies for the area. Donations can be dropped off in wooden crate setup next to the 621 entrance. For more information or to rent space, contact Jaise Templet (225) 715-9106.

ADOLESCENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT GROUP: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Ascension Counseling Center, 1112A S.E. Ascension Complex, Gonzales. Meets every Monday and Thursday. (225) 450-1016.

ADULT SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT GROUP: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.,Ascension Counseling Center, 1112A S.E. Ascension Complex, Gonzales. Meets every Tuesday and Thursday. (225) 450-1016.

AL-ANON MEETING: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.,St. Elizabeth Hospital, 1125 W. La. 30, Gonzales. Sister Linda conference room. Free. Call (225) 924-0029 for information. Meets every Tuesday.

ALZHEIMER'S LUNCH & LEARN: Noon to 1 p.m., St. Elizabeth Hospital, 1125 W. La. 30, Gonzales. Sister Linda conference room. Topic will be "Laughter & Yoga." Laughter Yoga is a practice involving prolonged voluntary laughter. This practice is based on the belief that voluntary laughter provides the same physiological benefits as spontaneous laughter. Class is free. To register, or for more information, call (225) 621-2906 or email diane.hodges@steh.com.

ADOLESCENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT GROUP: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Ascension Counseling Center, 1112A S.E. Ascension Complex, Gonzales. Meets every Monday and Thursday. (225) 450-1016.

TOPS (TAKING OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY): 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Carpenters Chapel, 41181 La. 933, Prairieville. Weight support group meets every Thursday night. Weigh-in from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. followed by meeting. For information, call Sylvia Triche at (225) 313-3180.

LOSS AND GRIEF EDUCATION AND SUPPORT MEETING: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.,St. Elizabeth Hospital, Sister Linda conference room,1125 W. La. 30, Gonzales. For anyone who has experienced loss of any kind. Facilitated by the Grief Recovery Center to help with the grieving process. Meets every Thursday. For information, emaildiane.hodges@steh.comor call (225) 621-2906. Meets every Thursday.

ADULT SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT GROUP: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.,Ascension Counseling Center, 1112A S.E. Ascension Complex, Gonzales. Meets every Tuesday and Thursday. (225) 450-1016.

COMMUNITY HEALTH SERIES: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Rouses Market, 2nd Floor mezzanine, 209 S. Airline Highway, Gonzales. Learn how to manage and live with Arthritis from Dr. Moukarzel, Orthopaedic Surgeon with the Orthopaedic and Sports Clinic. A Dietitian and Certified Orthopaedic Nurse from St. Elizabeth Hospital will discuss foods and ingredients that reduce inflammation and promote joint health. Class is free, but registration is required. For more information and to register, call Rouses Concierge desk at (225) 647-4255 or St. Elizabeth Hospital at (225) 621-2906.

PAJAMA STORY TIME: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.,Ascension Parish Library, Galvez and Gonzales branch. Program is designed for children ages 7 and younger and their families. For more information, call Gonzales at (225) 647-3955 and Galvez at (225) 622-3339.

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Ascension Parish calendar for Aug 3-10, 2017 - The Advocate