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United Methodist Church of Gonzales will show Camp Cool Kids, a movie that included children at Camp Istrouma as extras, at 6 p.m. Saturday in the churchs Celebration Center. The public is welcome to attend. <\/p>\n
Ascension Parish Library is wrapping up its summer reading programs as the new school year approaches. <\/p>\n
Construction zone parties to celebrate the programs' end will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in Galvez, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Donaldsonville and 6 p.m. July 27 in Dutchtown. Children of all ages are invited. <\/p>\n
A space exploration program for children of all ages begins at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Galvez. Learn how and why planets orbit the sun, and create a solar system model. <\/p>\n
Teen summer reading ends with a Harry Potter-themed Yule Ball at 6 p.m. Monday in Gonzales and 4 p.m. Wednesday in Dutchtown. Activities include being sorted into Hogwarts houses, wand making, snitch decorating and dancing. Chocolate frogs and nonalcoholic butterbeer will be served. Wizardly and formal attire is welcome. <\/p>\n
A chance for teens to showcase their talents begins at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Dutchtown. Those entering grades six to 12 can participate in open mic night. Bring 10 minutes of material to perform. Friends and family are welcome to watch. <\/p>\n
St. Elizabeth Hospital is offering a Growing Up Girls class from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Sister Vernola conference room. <\/p>\n
Its a chance for girls ages 9-11 and their moms to learn about the physical and emotional changes that accompany puberty. <\/p>\n
Cost is $15 and preregistration is required. Call (225) 621-2906. <\/p>\n
A free interactive program called Not a #Number is teaching youths how to protect themselves from human trafficking and exploitation. <\/p>\n
Its being held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through July 27 at the Gonzales Branch of Ascension Parish Library. Registration is required; call (225) 621-2906. <\/p>\n
The Taking Off Pounds Sensibly weight-loss support group meets Thursdays at Carpenter's Chapel Church, 41181 La. 933, in Prairieville. Weigh-in starts at 5 p.m. and ends when the meeting begins at 6 p.m. <\/p>\n
Call Sylvia Triche at (225) 313-3180 for details. <\/p>\n
The Ascension Council on Aging and St. Elizabeth Hospital are sponsoring the Young at Heart Senior Health and Wellness Expo from 9 a.m. to noon July 28 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Centers 4-H Building. <\/p>\n
The monthly senior sock hop also will be held during the expo, beginning at 11 a.m. <\/p>\n
Volunteers Ascension is in need of people to help out with the 2017 Ascension Hot Air Balloon Festival, slated for Sept. 22-23. Sign up online at volunteerascension.volunteermatrix.com. <\/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 See the original post here:<\/p>\n Around Ascension for July 20, 2017 | Ascension | theadvocate.com - The Advocate<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Camp kids get their closeup United Methodist Church of Gonzales will show Camp Cool Kids, a movie that included children at Camp Istrouma as extras, at 6 p.m. Saturday in the churchs Celebration Center. The public is welcome to attend Continue reading