‘Out with the Old, In with the New’ garage sale
St. George International School is hosting a garage sale fundraising event 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 11-12 on campus at 17077 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge. The garage sale will have gently used items at great prices, including cribs, toys, books, baby gear, household goods and more.
All proceeds from the sale will directly benefit the SGI students, helping fund programs and initiatives that support their growth and development.
To donate items, drop them off at the school before the event.
Drone certification test prep training
The Southern University Ag Center will host a drone certification test preparation training Oct. 13-16 at the M.A. Edmound Multi-Purpose Building, 14600 Scenic Highway, Baton Rouge.
The four-day training is designed for farmers, researchers, students, educators, entrepreneurs and professionals interested in using drones for agriculture, research, business applications or anyone seeking to become a Federal Aviation Administration-certified drone pilot.
Participants will learn the fundamentals of drone operations, FAA Part 107 regulations, airspace classifications, weather effects on drones, safety protocols and how to prepare for the FAA Part 107 certification exam. Participants will also gain hands-on knowledge of how drones can be applied in agriculture, research and technology-driven industries.
Registration is required. The registration fee is $500 per person. There is a 10-person class limit.
For additional information, contact Dr. Hodges at lashunda_hodges@suagcenter.com.
Household hazardous materials collection day
Some leftover household products such as paints, petroleum-based items, poisons, cleaners and batteries can contain hazardous ingredients and require special care when disposing of them as they can catch fire, react or explode under certain circumstances. Improper disposal of such items can include pouring them down toilets or sinks, on the ground, into storm drains or in some cases, putting them out with the regular trash. These improper disposal methods cause environmental hazards by contaminating surface and groundwater and can pose a threat to human health.
The Department of Environmental Services, Recycling Office holds semiannual collection days in the spring and fall. Household Hazardous Material Collection Day is from 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 18, at the LSU Cow Pasture Parking Lot across from the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine on Skip Bertman Drive.
Waste generated by a business will not be accepted. Household items only.
For a list of accepted and unaccepted materials, visit the website brla.gov/893/Household-Hazardous-Materials.
Cap City Beer Fest for Companion Animal Alliance
Cap City Beer Fest is a dog-friendly beer-tasting event hosted in downtown Baton Rouge, benefiting Companion Animal Alliance. The fest will be held 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 2, on Fourth Street and Spanish Town Road. The event features craft beer, food trucks, retail vendors, music, games and more.
The proceeds of Cap City Beer Fest benefit Companion Animal Alliance, the only open-intake animal shelter in East Baton Rouge Parish. This funding supports shelter programs and essential animal care services for the East Baton Rouge community.
Tickets are on sale now through the website at www.capcitybeerfest.org/tickets.
Cap City Beer Fest offers general admission, VIP and designated driver tickets. Tickets are not required for entry, though guests who wish to participate in the beer tastings must purchase a ticket to receive a wristband to be served. Ticket holders must be 21+ with proof of valid ID upon entry.
‘Adoption Unsealed’ conference
Adoption Unsealed, a free educational conference presented by the Louisiana Adoption Advisory Board, will explore issues around adoption and adopted people who search and find their birth families. The conference will be from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Baton Rouge Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd.
The program will present the documentary, “For The Life Of Me,” followed by a panel discussion led by an adoption expert, adoptee, birth parent and adoptive parent. In 2022, a legislative bill was passed that allows adult adopted persons over 24 to request a copy of their original pre-adoption birth certificate.
Social workers who attend can receive three continuing education units, pending approval by accrediting bodies. There is a $10 fee for the CEU certificate.