Community Calendar
Calendar Guidelines
Items for "Community Calendar" must be submitted in writing during regular weekday business hours at least two (2) 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 public service bulletin for community and non-profit events. Feel free to 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.
May 8
Business After Hours
The Jeff Davis Business Alliance and Hayes E Daze Ranch, 20158 Pinehill Cemetery Road in Iowa, will sponsor a Business After Hours on Thursday, May 8 from 5-7 p.m. Music, wagon rides, pony rides and food will all be available. Children are encouraged to attend. From Jennings, take exit 48 on I-10 and take a left on Pinehill Cemetery Road. For more information, call 824-0933.
May 9
Blood Drive
LifeShare Blood Services will hold a blood drive at Jennings Wal-Mart Supercenter from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, May 9. All donors are encouraged to give the gift of life.
May 10
Second Saturday Flea Market
The Second Saturday Flea Market will be held from 7 a.m.-until at the Louisiana Oil and Gas Park on Saturday, May 10. Gates open to vendors at 6 a.m. to allow them time to set up. Vendors are required to pay a $5 booth fee upon entering the park. Gates open to shoppers at 7 a.m. There is a $1 admission fee per vehicle for shoppers. For more information about this Saturday's flea market, call 368-6399. Proceeds of the flea market benefit Animal Relief Foundation.
JDBA Clay Shoot
The Jeff Davis Business Alliance will hold the Sporting Clay Shoot at Cajun Elite Shooting Complex on Saturday, May 10. Registration begins at 8 a.m., with the event starting at 9 a.m. Trophies will be awarded at 2 p.m. Registration is $400 per four-person team and includes food, drinks, door prizes and a ditty bag. For more information, call 824-0933.
Blood Drive
United Blood Services will hold a blood drive at Golden Age of Welsh, 410 South Simmons Street, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 10. All donors are appreciated. For more information, call Mitzi at 734-2555.
May 12-14
ZAM Workshop
The Zigler Art Museum will sponsor an artist's workshop under the direction of renowned artist William Kalwick Jr. The three-day workshop will be held May 12-14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Jennings. Students will paint from a different live model each day. Price for the workshop is $400 per person, which includes lunch and snacks. Contact ZAM for more information or to reserve one of the limited spaces at 824-0114.
Red Cross Swim Program
The American Red Cross of Southwest Louisiana will be holding registration for their Ben Ruhl Learn to Swim Program on May 12-14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for those age 5 and older. The program itself will be held from July 7-11 in Lake Charles. Registration is $10 per student. For more information, call Beki Derise at 478-5122, x.11.
May 13-16
Commodities
Jeff Davis Parish pink card commodities will be distributed on Wednesday, May 14 in all areas from 8-10 a.m. Yellow card commodities will be distributed for Jennings residents on Friday, May 16 from 8-10 a.m. All other areas will receive yellow card commodities from 8-10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 13.
May 13
Free Summer Activities Books
Summer Bridge Activities books will be distributed at the Jeff Davis Title I Parent Center Tuesday, May 13 from 6-7 p.m. The workbooks are designed to prevent 'summer slide' - forgetting skills learned during the school year. The books are free while supplies last. Books may not be picked up prior to this date and may not be picked up for other families. After May 13, remaining books may be obtained at the Parent Center, Monday - Thursday from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1-4 p.m. The center is located on the Welsh-Roanoke Jr. High campus. For more information, please call 753-2234.
Blood Drive
LifeShare Blood Services will hold a blood drive at the Fenton Fire Department on Third Avenue from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13. All donors are encouraged to give the gift of life.
May 14
Blood Drive
LifeShare Blood Services will hold a blood drive at Jeff Davis Bank from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14. All donors are encouraged to give the gift of life.
May 15
Grief Support Group
Jennings Senior Care presents Grief Support Group on every third Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. at the Council on Aging, 210 South State Street in Jennings. The group is open to all seniors. For more information, call Aimee at 824-7278 or Kim at 824-5504.
Pachyderm Club
The Jeff Davis Parish Pachyderm Club will meet on Thursday, May 15 at Shoney's Restaurant at noon. The speaker will be Sheriff Ricky Edwards, who will speak about peace officers for Memorial Day.
May 17-July 6
ZAM Exhibition
The Zigler Art Museum presents "Home Is Where the Art Is," an exhibition of Jeff Davis Parish artists. The exhibit runs from May 17 to July 6. Artists showcased include Tammy Broussard, Troy Broussard, Ronnie Collins, Katrina Johnson, Maxine Krielow, Lanette LeJeune, Pat Love, Zula Lyon, and Billy Precht. Works range from paintings and photography to porcelains and stained glass. An opening reception honoring the artists will be held May 17 from 7-9 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
May 16
OLI Louisiana Day
OLI's Louisiana Day activities are scheduled for Friday, May 16. Music Demonstrations by a live band will be from 10-10:30 a.m. Music and dancing will be enjoyed by students from 3rd to 8th grades from 10:30-11:00 a.m. and from CD to 2nd grades from 11-11:30 a.m. Dismissal is at 11:50 a.m.
May 17
Movin' and Groovin'
Jennings United Methodist Church will host "Movin' and Groovin'" at the William Broussard Multi-Purpose Building from 8-12 p.m. on Saturday, May 17. All proceeds will go toward mission opportunities for the youth group this summer. A DJ will be available, and students should wear causal dress. Admission is $5 for students in grades 6-12. Concessions will be sold. The event is sponsored by Matt Stover, kicker for the Baltimore Ravens.
Business of Art
The Louisiana Small Business Development Center at McNeese State University and the Arts and Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana will present the Business of Art Summit. On Saturday, May 17 from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., attendees may participate in the summit and may also choose to attend two of four available break-out sessions. The event will highlight the flourishing cultural economy from around the state, proceed with success stories from cultural entrepreneurs, continue with a luncheon and accompanying entertainment and conclude with a Q&A session - all for only $10. Enrolllment is limited. Please contact the MSU LSBDC at (337) 475-5529 or the Arts Council at (337) 439-2787.
Genealogical Society
The regular meeting of the Southwest Louisiana Genealogical Society will be held on Saturday, May 17 in the Carnegie Meeting Room of the Southwest Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Library, 411 Pujo Street in Lake Charles. The speaker will be Col. Don Ladner of Welsh. His topic will be "If Tombstones Could Talk - Tales From a Country Graveyard." Coffee and fellowship begin at 9:30 a.m. Guests are always welcome.
May 18
OLI Picture Preview
OLI will hold its 50th anniversary Picture Preview in the Our Lady Help of Christians St. Mary's Center after Masses on Sunday, May 18. Take a sneak peek at the anniversary display of the past fifty 8th grade graduating class pictures. Help identify friends and bring an address book to help us locate them.
May 19
St. Francisville Trip
The Jennings United Methodist Church will be sponsoring a day-trip to St. Francisville, La., on Monday, May 19. Three plantation homes will be toured, and lunch will be served at the Magnolia Café. For more information, call the church at 824-4079.
Red Cross Training
The American Red Cross of Southwest Louisiana will hold and adult CPR with AED class on Monday, May 19 from 6-10 p.m. For more information, and to register, call Beki Derise at 478-5122, x.11.
Tourist Commission Meeting
The Jeff Davis Parish Tourist Commission will meet at noon on Monday, May 19 at the Economic Development Commission Office Located at 500 N. Cary Avenue, on the second floor of First Guaranty Bank.
May 20
Red Cross Training
The American Red Cross of Southwest Louisiana will hold standard first-aid class on Tuesday, May 20 from 6-10 p.m. For more information, and to register, call Beki Derise at 478-5122, x.11.
May 24
Chaisson Cake Bingo
A cake bingo for Betty Chaisson to help with funeral expenses will be held on May 24 at the VFW Hall in Jennings. The bingo will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a mini-auction will be held from 2-4 p.m. with a raffle. Food will be available. For more information, call 824-6300 or 616-3555.
May 27-30
Red Cross Training
The American Red Cross of Southwest Louisiana will hold a CPR instructor class on from May 27-30 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. For more information, and to register, call Beki Derise at 478-5122, x.11.
May 31
Red Cross Training
The American Red Cross of Southwest Louisiana will hold CPR for the professional rescuer class on Saturday, May 31 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, and to register, call Beki Derise at 478-5122, x.11.
June 5
Pachyderm Club
The Jeff Davis Parish Pachyderm Club will meet on Thursday, June 5 at Shoney's Restaurant in Jennings at noon. The guest speaker will be Lilly Harrison of the Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency.
Elton Summer Reading
The Elton branch of the Jeff Davis Parish Public Library will continue their Summer Reading Program on Thursday, June 5 with a visit by Harvey Rabbit and Friends at 2:30 p.m. All children are invited to attend. For more information, call 584-2640.
June 11
Elton Summer Reading
The Elton branch of the Jeff Davis Parish Public Library will continue their Summer Reading Program on Wednesday, June 11 with a visit by KPLC-TV Meteorologist Wade Hamilton at 2:30 p.m. All children are invited to attend. For more information, call 584-2640.
June 14
Second Saturday Flea Market
The Second Saturday Flea Market will be held from 7 a.m.-until at the Louisiana Oil and Gas Park on Saturday, June 14. Gates open to vendors at 6 a.m. to allow them time to set up. Vendors are required to pay a $5 booth fee upon entering the park. Gates open to shoppers at 7 a.m. There is a $1 admission fee per vehicle for shoppers. For more information about this Saturday's flea market, call 368-6399. Proceeds of the flea market benefit Animal Relief Foundation.
June 17
Pachyderm Club
The Jeff Davis Parish Pachyderm Club will meet on Thursday, June 19 at noon at Shoney's Restaurant in Jennings. The meeting will be in preparation for Constitution Day on Aug. 17, as well as for information, discussion and plans for the August meeting. All are welcome to attend.
June 18
Elton Summer Reading
The Elton branch of the Jeff Davis Parish Public Library will continue their Summer Reading Program on Wednesday, June 11 with a World of Magic at 10:30 a.m. All children are invited to attend. For more information, call 584-2640.
July 12
Second Saturday Flea Market
The Second Saturday Flea Market will be held from 7 a.m.-until at the Louisiana Oil and Gas Park on Saturday, July 12. Gates open to vendors at 6 a.m. to allow them time to set up. Vendors are required to pay a $5 booth fee upon entering the park. Gates open to shoppers at 7 a.m. There is a $1 admission fee per vehicle for shoppers. For more information about this Saturday's flea market, call 368-6399. Proceeds of the flea market benefit Animal Relief Foundation.
Fire Dist. 2 Clay Shoot
Jeff Davis Parish Fire District No. 2 will hold its first Sporting Clays Challenge on Saturday, July 12 at the Cajun Elite Shooting Complex in Evangeline. To become a sponsor or to register your team, call Tim Landry at 370-9311 or Laura at 368-5093.
July 28
Elton Summer Reading
The Elton branch of the Jeff Davis Parish Public Library will continue their Summer Reading Program on Wednesday, June 11 with a visit by Mike Anderson at 10:30 a.m. All children are invited to attend. For more information, call 584-2640.
