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2012 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule for Greater Baton Rouge and Surrounding Areas

By Kristina Cusick on January 30th, 2012
2012 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule for Greater Baton Rouge and Surrounding Areas
It’s Carnival Time! Start practicing your chant so YOU can catch the most beads… “Throw Me Somethin’ Mister!” *Sunday, January 29th: 1:30PM : The 2012 Krewe of Mutts Parade – www.caaws.org *Saturday, February 4th: 1:00PM: Walker Mardi Gras Parade – www.walker.la.us/MardiGras 6:00PM : Krewe Of Jupiter & Juno – www.kreweofjupiter.com *Friday, February 10th: 7:00PM: Krewe ... [Continue Reading]

Christmas Tree Recycling for Prairieville / Ascension Parish Residents

By Kristina Cusick on December 27th, 2011
Christmas Tree Recycling for Prairieville / Ascension Parish Residents
Ascension Parish is planning a Recycle Day for Christmas Trees! When:  Saturday, January 14, 2012 Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Where:  Lamar Dixon Expo Center This recycling event is for Ascension Parish Residents only so Please bring a valid ID. Please bring your trees clean of any and all ornaments, tinsel, etc. For more ... [Continue Reading]

Santa Clause is Coming to Local Galvez/Lake/Gonzales/Prairieville Neighborhoods!

By Kristina Cusick on December 9th, 2011
Santa Clause is Coming to Local Galvez/Lake/Gonzales/Prairieville Neighborhoods!
Santa will be collecting canned goods, new unwrapped toys and donations again this year! Come out and help your community and get a candy cane from Santa! December 7 – Jeanette, Chris Dr., Jo-Boy Rd, Autumnwood, Cherry Creek , Conthia December 8 – Keystone (via Devall), Ole Homestead, McConnell, Oakridge December 9 – Moody Dixon ... [Continue Reading]

Cruisin for a Cure in Ascension Parish!

By Kristina Cusick on July 21st, 2011
Cruisin for a Cure in Ascension Parish!
Cruisin’ For A Cure Saturday, July 30, 2011 Syngenta is sponsoring a car show that benefits The American Cancer Society. This is open to Cars, Bikes, Trucks and I hear there may even be a boat! Registration is only $25.00! The show is from 9:00am – Noon and awards will be given at 3:00pm Come ... [Continue Reading]

44th Annual Jambalaya Festival in Gonzales LA

By Kristina Cusick on May 25th, 2011
44th Annual Jambalaya Festival in Gonzales LA
Memorial Day weekend is upon us! If you live near Gonzales, LA you know what that means… It’s Jambalaya Festival time! This year, May 26-29, 2011 marks the 44th Annual Jambalaya Festival. There are Jambalaya cooking contests, arts & crafts, a car show, amusement rides and lots of live entertainment. I am really excited about ... [Continue Reading]

Jambalaya Lunch at Keller Williams Realty in Prairieville

By Kristina Cusick on May 10th, 2011
Jambalaya Lunch at Keller Williams Realty in Prairieville
Keller Williams Realty offices worldwide host an Annual Red Day for agents to “Give Where You Live”. Red Day is one day of the year when all Keller Williams agents spend the day offering different varieties of community service of their choice to their local communities. This year Keller Williams First Choice in Ascension has ... [Continue Reading]

Art Gumbo Market at Houmas House Plantation in Ascension Parish

By Kristina Cusick on March 18th, 2011
Art Gumbo Market at Houmas House Plantation in Ascension Parish
It’s finally Spring time! What a beautiful time of year to be outside in the sunshine! The River Region Art Association will be offering the Art Gumbo Market on Saturday March 19, 2011 from 10:00 – 2:00 pm under the trees at Houmas House Plantation in Ascension Parish. Come by and enjoy pottery, jewelry, paintings, ... [Continue Reading]

Ascension Idol 2011

By Kristina Cusick on March 17th, 2011
Ascension Idol 2011
WOW! Did you know that this was happening in our Parish? The first ever Ascension Idol is about to get underway! Ascension Parish students ages 13-18 will be able to compete to be the area’s newest superstar! What a fun even to go and watch. Cheer on your favorite youngster to local superstar status! Check ... [Continue Reading]