09/05/11 – 09/17/11
The Pink Dress Run is this Saturday, September 17th at 5 p.m. at Run Wild on Jackson Street Extension! This is a 1.5 mile walk, run or stroll around the Jackson Street Merchants area…in your favorite pink dress! Everyone, girls & guys alike, are encouraged to get their pink on, preferably in the shape of a pink dress, but any display of tasteful pink attitude will do. This event is to raise awareness for breast cancer with 100% of all entry fees will be donated to the Alexandria Race for the cure. For more information, inquire at info@runwild.us
09/05/11 - TFN
The kids are back in school, there’s lots going on, but you still have time to give the gift of life! Donate blood at Lifeshare Blood Centers main office on North Mall Boulevard or where ever you see one of Lifeshare’s teal-blue & white buses. For more information or to schedule a blood drive, please call 445-7439 or visit Lifeshare-dot-org.
09/15/11 – 09/22/11
Enjoy an evening of spirits, food and spectacular entertainment as you rock the Alexandria Zoo, Thursday, September 22nd, at Jammin’ In The Jungle! It’s New Orleans Funk and Rhythm & Blues with The Cosimo Effect along with Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes under the cool sails of the Festival Plaza. For more information, visit www.theAlexandriaZoo.com.
09/15/11 – 09/24/11
Bring the Kids to the Alexandria Zoo, Saturday, September 24th for Zoo Fest! Enjoy a FREE day featuring music, birthday cake by Atwood’s and twelve jumpers, waterslides and inflatables. The Alexandria Zoo is celebrating 85 years so bring the family and have a fun-filled day at the Zoo! For more information, visist
www.theAlexandriaZoo.com.
09/05/11 – 09/26/11
Louisiana’s 2011 “Our Little Miss” Universal Pageant is Saturday, October 1st in the Plantation Room at Best Western on MacArthur Drive. Ladies of all ages are eligible to compete in 8 different age divisions. Registration is due by September 26th. Entry forms may be picked up at Her Closet, Lou & Laura’s, Double-A Western Store and Vaughn Chevrolet. For more information, please call 225-405-7016.
09/05/11 – 09/17/11
Kick off the Fall 2011 race season at the 1st Annual Grace Race 5-K and 1-Mile Fun Run, Saturday, September 17th at Grace Christian School on Jackson Street Extension. Race day registration is from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. Race starts at 8 a.m. For more information or to register online, visit i-m-athlete-dot-com, or call 449-9031 for more information. Proceeds benefit Grace Christian School.
08/22/11 – 09/17/11
The 2nd Annual Scholarship Bass Tournament, presented by LSUA and ALBC, is Saturday, September 17th at the Colfax Landing on the Red River. Prizes for the Top 10! All proceeds go to the LSUA Scholarship Fund. Entry forms available at Louisiana Archery, Pineville Marine, Academy, Security Sporting Goods and Opus Broadcasting. For more information, please call Larry Williams at 473-6540.
08/12/11 – 10/07/11
Rapides Habitat For Humanity presents “Revelation 3:7” …a festival of worship to promote putting faith in action. Friday, October 7th at 6 p.m. in the Rapides Parish Coliseum. The Christian concert features Jars of Clay, Dave Barnes, Newsboys and Mynista. Proceeds benefit Rapides Habitat For Humanity. Tickets available at the Coliseum box office. For more information, please visit Revelation-37-dot-com.
09/15/11 – 10/14/11
The 2nd Annual Miss & Mister Christmas In Kolin Pageant is Saturday, November 12th at 5 p.m. at Philadelphia Baptist Church. This is non-competitive, Christian based pageant is open to everyone, from toddlers 11 months and under, to the young at heart, 70 and older!
Each contestant receives a Title & Crown or Trophy according to their specific outstanding characteristics…because there’s something special about each and everyone! Deadline for entry is October 14th. For more information, call Kim at 466-3737 or e-mail to
KolinFest@yahoo.com.
09/15/11 – 10/08/11
The 14th Annual Triple “R” Rider Club Trail Ride for Seniors is Saturday, October 8th at Twin Lakes at Camp Beauregard. Camping with limited RV & water hookups is available that Friday and Saturday. Cost is $12 per rider, $5 for Supper & Dance, and $5 for children. All proceeds benefit the Rapides Senior Citizen’s Centers. For more information, please contact Helen Mott at 443-4713 or 487-1561.
09/15/11 – 09/17/11
There will be a benefit for the Beebe Family this Saturday, September 17th at Harold Miles Park on Highway 1 North, just past Union Tank Car. The Beebe’s lost their home and belongings in a house fire in August. The event begins with a Jambalaya lunch from 11 to 2. There will also be a Cake Walk and Rock Climbing Wall beginning at 2. Raffle tickets and an auction will also be going on followed by a dance featuring Avery Michaels & Exit 209 from 9 to midnight. For more information, please call Brian Beebe at 794-5608.
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