Youth Ballet's 'The Great Candyland Adventure' coming to library<\/p>\n
\"The Great Candyland Adventure,\" presented by Baton Rouge Ballet Theaters Youth Ballet, is coming to Ascension Parish Library at 3:30 p.m. June 7 at the Galvez location.<\/p>\n
The ballet comprises a select group of fifth through ninth grade intermediate-level dancers.<\/p>\n
Rising 4 Wellness is hosting a mental health, substance use, recovery and wellness summit from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. June 9 at the Lamar-Dixon Center ballroom, 9039 S. St. Landry Ave., Gonzales.<\/p>\n
The free event is designed to share information, ideas and best practices related to enhancing prevention, recovery and wellness in Ascension Parish, a news release said.<\/p>\n
Register at https:\/\/rising4wellnesssummit.eventbrite.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n \"Hollywood Nights and Roadway Lights\" is the theme for the St. Amant High Gatorettes' mini dance camp set for 9 a.m. to noon June 6-10 at the school cafeteria. On-site registration will be available.<\/p>\n Learn the art of fly-tying with Jim Gibson at 9 a.m. June 11 at the Galvez library. He said fly-tying is a peaceful and interesting hobby that requires practice. He will demonstrate various types of flies, including a jig fly and a wet fly. Designed for those 18 and over. Call (225) 622-3339 to register.<\/p>\n Applications for the Miss Donaldsonville Scholarship Pageant are available at Donaldsonville City Hall and the Donaldsonville Area Chamber of Commerce.<\/p>\n The June 17 pageant offers scholarship money for contestants in the Miss, Teen and Little Miss categories.<\/p>\n For information, call (225) 445-1383 or email lee@visitdonaldsonville.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Donaldsonville Area Chamber of Commerce will launch its first Wing Festfrom 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.June 4 at Crescent Park on Veterans Memorial Drive.<\/p>\n Twice daily we'll send you the day's biggest headlines. Sign up today.<\/p>\n The event will feature a team wing cook-off, food, music and fun and, of course, lots of wings.<\/p>\n Performing live on the main stage will be Larry Neal and the Neal Brothers Blues Band from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n For more information about vendors, team competition, or other scheduled activities, contact the Chamber of Commerce at (225) 473-4814.<\/p>\n The free Downtown Live @Crescent concert series held in Crescent Park continues June 4 with Larry Neal and the Neal Brothers Blues Band and ends July 2 with The Michael Foster Project. The concerts are set from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., weather permitting.<\/p>\n For information, call (225) 445-1383.<\/p>\n It's not too late to register a vendor booth for the 26th annual Donaldsonville Music Festival, a Juneteenth celebration, set for 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 11 in Louisiana Square.<\/p>\n The family-oriented festival is free and open to the public.<\/p>\n If you are interested in becoming a vendor, call (225) 717-6333 or (225) 717-1019.<\/p>\n The festival opens at 11 a.m. with a prayer and a presentation on the history of Juneteenth. The Gospel Hour is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and The Michael Foster Project hits the stage at 12:30 p.m.<\/p>\n All applications must be sent to juneteenthdonaldsonville@gmail.com<\/a>. All items are first-come, first-served.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Read more:<\/p>\n Around Ascension for june 1, 2022 | Ascension | theadvocate.com - The Advocate<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Youth Ballet's 'The Great Candyland Adventure' coming to library \"The Great Candyland Adventure,\" presented by Baton Rouge Ballet Theaters Youth Ballet, is coming to Ascension Parish Library at 3:30 p.m. June 7 at the Galvez location. The ballet comprises a select group of fifth through ninth grade intermediate-level dancers Continue reading