Community Calendar
Calendar Guidelines
Items for Community Calendar must be submitted in writing during regular weekday business hours at least two weeks prior to the day of the event. We will make every effort to run the item twice before the event, though it should be noted all events run in the order of their posted dates and only as space allows. Events more than two weeks away may not run until closer to the event. Each event should feature no more than two contact phone numbers. Community Calendar is offered as a public service bulletin for local community and non-profit events. Send entries to jdnnews@bellsouth.net. To publicize your event in a specific way on certain days, call 824-3011 to speak to an advertising representative.
Bertrand Cemetery Dues
The $15 annual fees for Bertrand Cemetery are now due. Please make checks payable to Butch Gary, 4037 Aaron Road, Jennings, LA 70546. For more information, call (337) 329-2041.
January 9
The Jennings Church of Christ is putting on a fundraising dinner on Saturday, Jan. 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to benefit the upcoming church Youth Rally. The tickets will be $7 per plate, and the menu will be pork steak, rice dressing, beans, and a roll. The dinner will be served at the Jennings Church of Christ, 1812 N. Cutting Avenue in Jennings. Please call 824-2527 for tickets.
January 10
Alfred Retirement Service
Antioch Baptist Church of Lake Arthur will be celebrating the retirement of Pastor Melton Alfred after 23 years of service. The event will be held at the church, 625 Iowa Street, at 3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 10. The guest speaker will be Seventh District Baptist Association President Rev. Gerald Perkins of Union Baptist Church of Jennings.
January 11
Tourist Commission Meeting
The Jeff Davis Parish Tourist Commission will hold their next board meeting at noon on Monday, Jan. 11 at the parish's Economic Development Board Room, 500 Cary Avenue, in Jennings.
January 12
Prayer Breakfast
Holiness Unto the Lord Outreach Ministries of LeBlanc will host a "dutch treat" prayer breakfast from 8-11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 12 at Shoney's Restaurant in Jennings.
Book Club
The Welsh Book Club discussion group will meet at the Welsh McBurney Library at 301 South Sarah Street on Tuesday, Jan. 12 at 10 a.m. to discuss the book "Final Salute" by Jim Sheeler. Everyone is invited to join. The club meets every two weeks. For more information, call Elia Richard at 734-2534.
January 14
FYI Class - Computer Hardware
The Jeff Davis Parish Public Library will hold its next FYI Class on Jan. 14 at 5:30 p.m. at the Jennings Branch. Learn how to install hard drives and memory to get more out of your computer in this class taught by Gary Davis, JDPL Branch Asst./ILL Librarian. Registration is required due to limited space. For more information, call 824-1210.
January 15
JDBA Board Meeting
The Jeff Davis Business Alliance Board of Directors meeting will be held at noon on Friday, Jan. 15 at the Welsh Community Center. Please RSVP to 824-0933.
January 16
Magnificat Breakfast
The Lake Charles Chapter of Magnificat will host its quarterly prayer breakfast in Jennings on Saturday, Jan. 16 from 9 a.m. to noon, with doors opening at 8:30 a.m. Cynthia Kratzer of Jennings will be the speaker, and Judy Landry of Andrus Cove will lead the music. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets are $15.00 and are available at Crossroads Bookstore in Lake Charles, Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake Arthur, and in some church parishes. Tickets are also available by mail. Please mail a check for tickets and a self-addressed-stamped envelope to Magnificat, Lake Charles, P.O. Box 2043, Lake Charles, LA 70602-2043. For more information, call (337) 515-4625.
January 18
Pancake Supper
The annual Roanoke UMC Pancake Supper will be held at the church, 1604 West First Avenue in Roanoke, on Monday, Jan. 18 from 4:30-7 p.m. All-you-can-eat pancakes, two eggs, two slices of bacon and two sausage links (dine-in or to-go) will be available for a $6 donation. For more information, call (337) 753-2485 or (337) 661-1165.
January 20
Relay for Life Meeting
The Jeff Davis Parish group for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life will hold their monthly meeting on Jan. 20 at the Jeff Davis Living Center on North Cutting Avenue in Jennings. Committee meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m., followed by a team captain's meeting at 5:15 p.m.
January 23
KC Free-Throw Contest
The Knights of Columbus Council 2012, Our Lady Help of Christians Parish in Jennings, will conduct their annual Basketball Free-Throw Contest starting at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23 at the OLI School Gymnasium. Competition will be held in separate contests for boys and girls in age groups - 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 years of age. Participants must bring a valid birth certificate or other proof of age. This contest is open to children of all religious denominations. Point of contact for the competition is Albay Hanks at 824-7558 (please contact after 5 p.m.).
January 26
Book Club
The Welsh Book Club discussion group will meet at the Welsh McBurney Library at 301 South Sarah Street on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 10 a.m. to discuss the book "No Time To Wave Goodbye" by Jacqueline Mitchard. Everyone is invited to join. The club meets every two weeks. For more information, call Elia Richard at 734-2534.
January 27
Senior Citizen Luncheon
Jeff Davis Living Center will host a senior citizen luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 27 at the Knights of Columbus Hall on La. 102 north of Jennings. Doors open at 9 a.m., and bingo will last from 11 a.m.-until. Door prizes will be available. For more information, call Sandra or Tara at 824-3165.
January 30
Boating Safety Class
The Acadia Parish LSU AgCenter in Crowley will be hosting a free boating safety class from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30. Pre-registration is required, and participants must provide their own lunch. All persons born on or after Jan. 1, 1984 are required to take this class to drive any boat of 10 HP or more. Those over age 10 will receive a boating safety card at the end of the course, while those under 10 will not be able to complete the course, but will not be able to drive without an adult on board. For more information, call (337) 491-2588 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
JDBA Annual Banquet
The Jeff Davis Business Alliance Annual Meeting and Banquet will be held on Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Grand Marais Ballroom on La. 26 in Jennings. Tickets are on sale at the JDBA office. For more information, call 824-0933.
February 2
American Legion Post Meeting
James O. Hall Post 19 of the American Legion will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 2 beginning at 6 p.m. The meeting will be conducted at the American Legion Hall, located at 111 North Market Street here in Jennings. The Post's Ladies Auxiliary will also meet on the same date and at the same time and location. Any military veteran who is considering joining the Legion is invited to attend the Post's meeting in order to find out more about this patriotic organization. Questions regarding the Legion can be directed to Post Commander John Louviere at 824-5361.
February 9
Book Club
The Welsh Book Club discussion group will meet at the Welsh McBurney Library at 301 South Sarah Street on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 10 a.m. to discuss the book "South of Broad" by Pat Conray. Everyone is invited to join. The club meets every two weeks. For more information, call Elia Richard at 734-2534.
February 11
FYI Class - Self Defense
The Jeff Davis Parish Public Library will hold its next FYI Class on Feb. 11 at 5:30 p.m. at the Jennings Branch. Cpt. Merrion "Steve" Taylor of the Jennings Police Dept. will explain and demonstrate self-defense techniques in this class.
Due to the content of the class, be prepared to stay approximately two hours Registration is required due to limited space. For more information, call 824-1210.
February 24
The Jeff Davis Parish group for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life will hold their monthly meeting on Feb. 24 at the Jeff Davis Living Center on North Cutting Avenue in Jennings. Committee meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m., followed by a team captain's meeting at 5:15 p.m.
March 11
FYI Class - Arranging
The Jeff Davis Parish Public Library will hold its next FYI Class on March 11 at 5:30 p.m. at the Jennings Branch. Create and arrange wreaths and silk flowers with an Easter theme in this class taught by Donna and Tammy Parsley. Registration is required due to limited space. For more information, call 824-1210.
March 17
Relay for Life Meeting
The Jeff Davis Parish group for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life will hold their monthly meeting on March 17 at the Jeff Davis Living Center on North Cutting Avenue in Jennings. Committee meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m., followed by a team captain's meeting at 5:15 p.m.
April 8
FYI Class - Scrapbooking
The Jeff Davis Parish Public Library will hold its next FYI Class on April 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Jennings Branch. Learn techniques to organize your cherished memories in this class on scrapbooking taught by Sandy Suydam. A materials fee of $3 will be charged. Registration is required due to limited space. For more information, call 824-1210.
April 21
Relay for Life Meeting
The Jeff Davis Parish group for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life will hold their monthly meeting on April 21 at the Jeff Davis Living Center on North Cutting Avenue in Jennings. Committee meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m., followed by a team captain's meeting at 5:15 p.m.
May 13
FYI Class - Microsoft Word
The Jeff Davis Parish Public Library will hold its next FYI Class on May 13 at 5:30 p.m. at the Jennings Branch. In this hour of hands-on practice, Sandy Suydam will show how to create calendars, tables, and other items in Microsoft Word. Registration is required due to limited space. For more information, call 824-1210.
June 10
FYI Class - Watercolor Basics
The Jeff Davis Parish Public Library will hold its next FYI Class on June 10 at 5:30 p.m. at the Jennings Branch. See watercolor basics demonstrated by local artist/instructor Katrina Johnson. A materials fee of $6 will be charged. Registration is required due to limited space. For more information, call 824-1210.
July 8
FYI Class - Clothing and Accessories
The Jeff Davis Parish Public Library will hold its next FYI Class on July 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Jennings Branch. Linda LeBlanc, local business owner, will share information about clothing and accessories for the full figured woman. Live models will demonstrate tips given in this class. Registration is required due to limited space. For more information, call 824-1210.
