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Upcoming fundraisers at the Friendship Community Benefit Center

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Denham Springs Old City Hall Hosts Summer Concert Series


Haley Johnson and Kassy Sanchez -Sunday June 7th

The City of Denham Springs in partnership with P.R.E.A.C.H. and the Arts Council of Livingston Parish is pleased to announce a series of summer concerts at the Old City Hall in June and July on Sundays from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mattie Street will be closed on Sundays to hosts local artists and crafts persons as well as a variety of musical groups. The following schedule is tentative and performers are subject to change. The concerts will be held on Mattie Street in front of the Old City Hall.

Sunday, June 7 Haley Johnson and Kassy Sanchez
Sunday, June 14 Odyssey Academy Dancers
Sunday, June 21 TBD
Sunday, June 28 Black Magnolia
Sunday, July 12 Kathy C.O. and Thrive
Sunday, July 19 Sound Image and Onion Loaf
Sunday, July 26 Ramsey Leigh

The first concert will feature Kassy Sanchez and Haley Johnson. For the past several years Kassy Sanchez and Haley Johnson have been a duet. Not just in music, but in every aspect of their lives. They have performed for audiences of all sizes at church and school functions, LSU sporting events, political campaigns and local opry shows. They especially enjoy singing for benefits and have performed for the Down Syndrome Awareness Group's annual Buddy Walk and the Alzheimer's Fun Run. In addition, they have done extremely well in talent competitions throughout the area. This summer they will be attending The Gospel Music Associations Music and Training Experience, IMMERSE.

Wesley Class Presents Check to WOW


The Live Oak United Methodist Church Wesley Sunday School Class presented a check to Mona Mistric, Women Outreaching Women, for $6,500 on Sunday May 24, 2009 from a Jambalaya/Pastalaya Benefit they did on May 2nd.


CONGRATULATIONS TO LOHS CLASS OF 2009

Graduation ceremonies were held at Abundant Life Church on Thursday May 14, 2009. The 2009 LOHS Valedictorians were: Dalton Ashley, Zachary Bergeron, Blair Caston, Blake Chavers, Nicole Cook, Elaine Giles, Drew Gourley, Danielle Rushing, Sarah Rushing, Andrew Taheny, and Shawn Whaley.

 


Did you know ...........................

The District 4 Fire Department has a Class 5 insurance rating. The Chief of the Fire Department is James Wascom, the Assistant Chief is Joe Armenio and the Northern District Chief is Craig Roberts.
The District 4 Fire Department has a total of 9 fully equipped stations. The district is broken down into 3 districts Northern, Central and Southern. The Northern District covers Watson and some of St. Helena. There are 3 stations that cover this area. One is located in Watson, one at Hwy. 1019 and Hwy. 447 and the other is located at Hwy. 63 at Hwy. 447.
The Central District covers the Walker area and the Southern District covers the Port Vincent area. The district covers over 200 square miles. The fire department also has a dive team that is on call 24 hours and assists LPSO in recovering evidence and other water related things.

The SPCA of Livingston Seeking Volunteers!

The SPCA of Livingston ( www.livingstonspca.com ) is a non profit animal rescue serving the entire parish of Livingston. ( non profit status near completion, pending )

They rescue animals from the community, put on humane education classes for youth and provide veterinarian assistance as requested/needed.

They are currently trying to raise money to add some kennels to our foster program As we do not have an actual shelter. Animals rescued are raised and cared for in our homes.

They are actively seeking volunteers , foster homes and assistance from the parish.If anyone interested in helping us,help the people of our parish we would be grateful. .To Join the SPCA of Livingston, or for additional information, please email LASPCA@AOL.COM.

Live Oak Cotillion Holds Fleur de Lis Ball

The Live Oak Cotillion held its first Fleur de Lis annual ball presenting the 2008 - 2009 debutantes. The ball was held at the Forest Grove Plantation on Jan 10th. Dinner and dancing followed the presentation of the debutantes.

LIVE OAK COTILLION

WATSON, LA - The Live Oak Cotillion is a social group for the female students of Live Oak High School.The Live Oak Cotillion was founded by Ms. Dawn Romine and currently has 110 members. Its mission is to groom young women into confident, active members of society with great pride in their community. In addition to the recent Homecoming Parade, the Cotillion Members participate in dances, community service projects and seminars.
The Cotillion is always searching for opportunities to serve the community. If you have a service project in mind for the Cotillion, or would like more information, please send an e-mail to liveoakcotillion@yahoo.com.
 

 


THIS WEEK AT THE WATSON BRANCH LIBRARY

Tue Jun 9, 2009

10am - 10:30am Pre-K Storytime - Castles

Tue Jun 9, 2009

3pm - 5pm Tech Teens: Author Hunting 2.0 Style / Wii Play

Tue Jun 9, 2009

6pm - 7pm Computer Class: Internet Basics

Wed June 10, 2009

10am - 12pm Public Meeting: Mom's Club

Wed Jun 10, 2009

2pm - 3pm Summer Reading Performer: Calliope Puppets

Thu Jun 11, 2009

10am - 11am Inspiration Brunch - Inspirational Book Club

Sat Jun 13, 2009

2pm - 4pm Public Meeting: Livingston Parish Magic Enthusiasts

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON EACH OF THESE ACTIVITIES AND WHAT ELSE IS GOING ON IN JUNE



AROUND THE PARISH

Upcoming Benefit for the
Friendship Community Benefit Center

On Saturday, June 6th from 10am to 2pm - A Jambalaya and Spaghetti Benefit will be held for Leslie Allen at the Friendship Community Benefit Center Inc., located at the corner of Springfield and Walker North, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $6 a plate.

 

 

 

 

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