YouthFests planned in Donaldsonville, Gonzales
Mark your calendar for the Ascension 4 YouthFest Back-2-School events.
The first is set for July 26 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center's Rev Center.
The event, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., will include free school supplies, games, and arts and crafts.
West bank residents can attend the back-to-school event at 10 a.m. Aug. 2 at the Hinckley Waguespack Center, 1201 Maginnis St., Donaldsonville.
Gonzales Gun Show starts Saturday
The Gonzales Gun Show is Saturday and Sunday at Lamar-Dixon Expo Center, 9039 S. St. Landry Ave., Gonzales.
Bring your gun and trade for the gun you’ve always wanted. See the hundreds of displays of new and old guns, ammo, gun parts, books, knives, knife sharpening, coins, camouflage and related items at discounted prices.
Ascension Community Theatre stages 'Annie'
Tickets are available for the 7 p.m. Saturday of Ascension Community Theatre's performance of "Annie" at 823 N. Felicity Ave., Gonzales.
For tickets, visit https://ci.ovationtix.com/35620/production/1212133.
Louisiana Retro Con coming to Gonzales
Louisiana Retro Con Summer is coming to Lamar-Dixon Expo Center Aug. 2-3.
Louisiana’s largest video game event is celebrating 40 years of Super Mario Bros.
For ticket information, visit https://www.louisianaretroconvention.com/.
Cocktail Trail ends July 31
The Louisiana Sweet Spot Cocktail Trail ends July 31 at participating bars and restaurants.
Order a Sweet Spot Cocktail, receive a stamp on your trail passport, collect eight stamps and turn in your passport in for a chance to win prizes.
Passports are available at the Ascension Tourism office in Sorrento, at participating businesses or visit visitlasweetspot.com/cocktailtrail.
Food distributions set
Ascension Parish's commodity distribution is set for the second Tuesday of each month in Donaldsonville and the second Wednesday of the month in Gonzales.
Distributions are from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Frank Sotile Jr. Pavilion in Donaldsonville and at Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales.
All recipients must be prequalified by visiting the Ascension Parish Health Unit, 1024 E. Ascension Complex Blvd., in Gonzales or Donaldsonville courthouse, 300 Houmas St., in Donaldsonville. Call Layne Melancon at (225) 450-1006 or email layne.melancon@fmolhs.org.
Summer cinema
The Price LeBlanc PACE Center is hosting a Summer Cinema Series.
Each movie will have a 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. showing options.
"Lion King" plays Aug. 8.
Bring your pillow and a blanket for floor seating. Additional concessions available for purchase.
Farmers market continues
Pick up fresh produce, crafts and other goods at the Highway 621 Outdoor Market from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at 39275 La. 621 in Gonzales.
For information, visit www.facebook.com/Hwy621OutdoorMarket.