Learn to be prepared
Disaster Preparedness with AARP Louisiana will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Gonzales Branch of the Ascension Parish Library.
Empower yourself with lifesaving skills and knowledge about how to prepare for disasters. Representatives from AARP Louisiana will discuss strategies and practical tips to help you prepare, stay safe, and protect yourself and your loved ones during times of potential crisis.
Sign up for Ascension Parish Library at www.myapl.org.
Other events include:
- DIY Back-to-School Photos all day Friday at the Gonzales, Galvez, Dutchtown and Donaldsonville branches. From preschool to college capture the start of the new year with a school-themed photo backdrop. Take a selfie or a group pic with your family and tag the library when you post them @myaplibrary. If you don't have a cellphone, the library can take pictures with its iPad and email them to you or print a picture for free.
- Mindful Chair Yoga with Jada Kerek at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Gonzales Branch. Cancer patients and caregivers will learn yoga to help with cancer-related fatigue, sleep improvement and reduction in stress and anxiety and to improve strength, balance and promote mindfulness. Attendees are welcome to bring yoga mats. Registration is required.
- Running it Back: A History of Local Sports with Eric Brownfield, an educator and coach at East Ascension High School, at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Dutchtown Branch. Discuss legendary Ascension Parish athletes, teams and coaches. Registration required.
Vote for the best ride
Voting for the second annual virtual car show hosted by Hwy 44 Paint and Body in Gonzales ends Friday.
Owner and manager of Hwy 44 Ryan Wimberley said they love hosting the event because “it gives those who may not otherwise go to car shows or are new to the scene a chance to showcase their classic car.”
Visit the Hwy 44 Paint & Body Facebook page to vote on the vehicles posted using the like and heart buttons on Facebook. At the end of the week, the car with the most reactions is crowned the winner.
Upcoming events
Aug. 14: Ascension Chamber Business Expo (Lamar Dixon)
Aug. 23-24: HERPS Exotic Reptile and Pet Show (Lamar Dixon)
Aug. 29-31: River Jam (Fred’s on the River)
Aug 30: Summer Sips Pop-Up Market (Sugarfield)
Cointment to speak at GOP roundtable
Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment will be the speaker Aug. 21 at the Ascension GOP Roundtable at Clarion Inn, 1500 W. La. 30, Gonzales.
A meet and greet session starts at 11:30 a.m. and the doors open at 11:15 a.m.
Cointment, who was elected to his first term as Ascension parish president in 2019, has a degree in general studies from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and obtained his professional surveyor’s license from Nicholls State University.
Initially working with his father for many years, Cointment owned and operated his family surveying company from 2007 until 2020.
Cost for the lunch is $30. To prepay, visit paypal.me/ARW225 or Venmo. The event is open to the public and guests are welcome. Reservations are requested. A $5 room fee will be collected for those not dining.
RSVP: (225) 921-5187 or email: ARWrUS@aol.com.