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Its Christmas in July when the Jolly Jingles Market sets up this weekend at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Centers Trademart Building. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. <\/p>\n
Admission to the semiannual gift and general merchandise market is $5 per person. Parking is free and strollers are welcome. Goody bags will be distributed to the first 500 shoppers. <\/p>\n
St. Mark Catholic Church of Gonzales invites parishioners ages 55 and older to a senior citizen get-together after the 4 p.m. Mass on Saturday in the Father DeMaria Activity Center. Seniors will enjoy a meal, followed by bingo and fellowship. <\/p>\n
Registration is required. Call Evelyn Rousseau at (225) 647-5731 to leave a name and phone number. <\/p>\n
Ascension Parish Library's summer reading program offers a variety of events for youths of all ages. <\/p>\n
BROWN BEAR: Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the childrens classic with fun and games, 10:30 a.m. Monday, Donaldsonville. For all ages. <\/p>\n
BUILD A BIRDHOUSE: Construct and decorate a birdhouse out of fun foam, 2 p.m. Monday, Gonzales. For all ages. <\/p>\n
SPACE EXPLORATION: Learn about planetary movement and make a model of the solar system, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Donaldsonville. For all ages. <\/p>\n
HARRY POTTER INTERACTIVE MOVIE NIGHT: The movie Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone comes to life with an assortment of fun props, with costumes encouraged: 6:30 p.m. July 20, Gonzales. For children, teens and adults. <\/p>\n
FRIDA KAHLOS BIRTHDAY: Celebrate the Mexican artist by playing lotera and making floral headbands, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dutchtown. For teens entering grades six through 12. <\/p>\n
HARRY POTTER YULE BALL: Celebrate the end of summer with a Harry Potter themed Yule Ball, with wizardly and formal attire welcome, 4 p.m. July 20, Donaldsonville. For teens entering grades six through 12. <\/p>\n
Ascension Parish Librarys Kanji Klub meets at 6 p.m. Monday at the Gonzales Branch. Members will watch the French anim Time Jam: Valerian & Laureline and craft nebula jars. <\/p>\n
Kanji Klub is open to ages 18 and older. Cosplay is welcome. Call (225) 647-3955 for details. <\/p>\n
Learn about musculoskeletal disorders and how to prevent them at PB&J Protect Your Bones and Joints at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Elizabeth Hospitals Sister Linda conference room. <\/p>\n
The free class for teens, led by certified orthopedic nurse Charla B. Johnson, is aimed at preventing injury and promoting bone and joint health. A light lunch will be served. <\/p>\n
Registration is required; call (225) 621-2906. <\/p>\n
The Class of 1977 of East Ascension High School will gather for its 40th class reunion at 6 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Clarion Conference Center in Gonzales. <\/p>\n
All East Ascension High graduating classes are invited to the celebration, which includes food, a cash bar, dancing and music by Kenny Fife. <\/p>\n
Cost is $50 per person in advance or $55 at the door. Registration forms will be emailed upon request. Email trudybates@yahoo.com<\/a> or l.rhett.bourgeois@gmail.com<\/a> for details. <\/p>\n Contact Darlene Denstorff by phone, (225) 388-0215 or (225) 603-1996; or email, ascension@theadvocate.com<\/a> or ddenstorff@theadvocate.com<\/a>. Deadline: noon Monday. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Read more:<\/p>\n Around Ascension for July 13, 2017 - The Advocate<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Holiday market Its Christmas in July when the Jolly Jingles Market sets up this weekend at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Centers Trademart Building. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m Continue reading