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INTRODUCTION TO POWERPOINT: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.,Ascension Parish Library, Gonzales branch. This program is designed for people who want to learn how to enhance presentations by using one of the most popular presentation software programs available. For more information, call Ascension Parish Library in Gonzales at (225) 647-3955.Adult program. <\/p>\n
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. A group facilitated by the Grief Recovery Center to help with the grieving process. Meets every Thursday. For more information, emaildiane.hodges@steh.comor<\/a> call (225) 621-2906. <\/p>\n PAJAMA STORY TIME: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.,Ascension Parish Library, Gonzales branch. Program is designed for children ages 7 and younger and their families. For more information, call the Ascension Parish Library in Gonzales at (225) 647-3955. <\/p>\n FUNTASTIC FAMILY NIGHT: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Jump-N-Jive, 17573 Old Jefferson Highway, Prairieville. $10 per child, adults always free. Pizza and concessions are available at an additional charge. (225) 532-4225. <\/p>\n GLAMPING: Saturday and Sunday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.,Cabela's, 2200 W. Cabela's Parkway, Gonzales. Take all the comforts of home to the campsite. Learn how to entertain the most plugged-in participants in the great outdoors and see what makes glamping so popular. (225) 743-3400. <\/p>\n BOATER'S SAFETY COURSE: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Cabela's, 2200 W. Cabela's Parkway, Gonzales. Attend the boater's safety course taught by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary to earn your boater's safety card. You can register through the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries website atwlf.louisiana.gov. (225) 743-3400. <\/p>\n MOTHER'S DAY TEA: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Ascension Parish Library, Gonzales branch.Enjoy cake, tea, punch, a great story and exciting games. Then, together as a family, make a fun flower craft. This program is designed for children ages 3-8, but all ages are invited to attend.For more information, contact Ascension Parish Library in Gonzales at (225) 647-3955. <\/p>\n LADIES' ARCHERY 101: 11 a.m. to noon,Cabela's, 2200 W. Cabela's Parkway, Gonzales. Learn all about recurves, compound bows, arrows, releases and other accessories and test your skill at our range. (225) 743-3400. <\/p>\n LADIES' DAY OUT FISHING DERBY: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.,Cabela's, 2200 W. Cabela's Parkway, Gonzales. Ladies of all ages can test their fishing skills in the Cabela's pond. The first 25 ladies will receive a free rod and reel. (225) 743-3400. <\/p>\n GOSPEL IN THE PARK FESTIVAL: Noon to 8 p.m., Jambalaya Park, 120 S. Irma Blvd., Gonzales. Grab a lawn chair and some sunscreen for the fifth year of music, artists, poets, choirs and liturgical dance teams from communities around south Louisiana. Admission is free; however, donations can be made toward The River Road African American Museum. For more information, call (225) 206-1225 or emailkathe@aamuseum.org<\/a>. <\/p>\n \"TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT\" AUTOCROSS: 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., Lamar Dixon Expo Center, 9039 S. St. Landry Ave., Gonzales. Sports Car Club of America invites motor sports enthusiasts to check out or participate in the competition. Test driving skills or just watch as other drivers push their cars to the limits in a miniature road course. Competitions begin at 8 p.m. No charge for visitors. For more information on how to compete, visit dlbracing.com\/event\/6626or cenla-scca.org. (225) 450-1009. <\/p>\n LADIES' SHOTGUN 101: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.,Cabela's, 2200 W. Cabela's Parkway, Gonzales. Learn the basics of each type of shotgun and shells needed for every situation. (225) 743-3400. <\/p>\n HOW TO BACK UP A TRAILER: 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.,Cabela's, 2200 W. Cabela's Parkway, Gonzales. Lessons held in the parking lot between caution cones so there is no added pressure of water. (225) 743-3900. <\/p>\n KANJI KLUB: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Ascension Parish Library, Gonzales branch. At this month's meeting, participants will make knotted rope net bottles and watch \"One Piece.\" This program is designed for adults ages 18 and up. Cosplay is welcome. For more information, call the library in Gonzales at (225) 647-3955. <\/p>\n DISCOVERING EMAILS: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Ascension Parish Library, Gonzales branch. The workshop will cover a brief history of email, discuss its uses, cover the various types of email, discuss the features found in email and feature hands-on email practice. For more information, contact the library in Gonzales at (225) 647-3955. <\/p>\n 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 more information. Meets every Tuesday. <\/p>\n STARTING AND FINANCING A SMALL BUSINESS: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Ascension Parish Library, Dutchtown branch. The program will focus on helping participants learn how to determine the feasibility of their idea, as well as how to obtain a small business loan. The speaker will be a senior business consultant with the Louisiana Small Business Development Center at Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge. Advance registration is required. Call (225) 673-8699. <\/p>\n CAJUN COUNTRY QUILTERS: RAIL FENCE QUILT BLOCKS CLASS: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ascension Parish Library, Dutchtown branch.Cajun Country Quilters of Gonzales will be on hand to lead a course in creating rail fence quilt blocks that can be used to make a variety of items such as table runners or pillow covers. Attendees need basic sewing skills and need to bring the following: a sewing machine with a manual, attachments, thread, scissors, a seam ripper, and straight pins. Space is limited; call the Ascension Parish Library in Dutchtown to register or for more information at (225) 673-8699. <\/p>\n INTRODUCTION TO WINDOWS: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Ascension Parish Library, Gonzales branch. This workshop is intended for people with little to no computing experience. With hands-on practice, participants will become familiar with how to use the basic components of a computer, as well as how to open files and programs in Windows 10. For more information, call the Ascension Parish library in Gonzales at (225)647-3955. <\/p>\n SCORE FREE SMALL BUSINESS COUNSELING AND MENTORING: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Ascension Parish Library, Dutchtown branch. This two-hour seminar is designed for individuals who want to learn what it takes to start and run a successful small business. The program will focus on helping participants learn how to obtain a small-business loan. Registration is required by calling the library at (225) 673-8699. <\/p>\n 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. A group facilitated by the Grief Recovery Center to help with the grieving process. Meets every Thursday. For more information, emaildiane.hodges@steh.comor<\/a> call (225) 621-2906. <\/p>\n INTRODUCTION TO EXCEL: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Ascension Parish Library, Donaldsonville branch. Participants will become familiar with the uses of a spreadsheet and practice using the basic features of Microsoft Excel 2013, including the menu bar, tool bar and formula bar; selecting single cells and groups of cells; entering text and data; calculating sums; and formatting the spreadsheet. For more information, call the Ascension Parish Library in Donaldsonville at (225) 473-8052. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Read more from the original source: <\/p>\n Ascension Parish calendar for May 11-18, 2017 - The Advocate<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" THURSDAY INTRODUCTION TO POWERPOINT: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.,Ascension Parish Library, Gonzales branch Continue reading