Adoption event in St. Francisville
The St. Francisville Tractor Supply, 7327 U.S. 61, invites customers to attend a pet adoption event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 11.
The Happy Tails Rescue will hold a bake sale, costume contest, raffle, pumpkin painting and other activities. People are welcome to drop off baked goods with Happy Tails or to Tractor Supply (ask for Christa) for the bake sale.
“As an active advocate and supporter of pet rescue and adoption, Tractor Supply strives to inform our customers of the pet adoption process by providing a safe and comfortable space for placing adorable animals in welcoming homes,” said Kevin Shifflett, manager of the St. Francisville Tractor Supply store. “Through this and other year-round adoption events, our goal at St. Francisville store is to connect adoptable pets with interested owners.”
The pet adoption event is open to the public and friendly, leashed pets.
Homecoming parade Oct. 31
The West Feliciana homecoming parade is Oct. 31. The theme is Trick or Treat Down on Saints Street. Entrants should sign up by Oct. 26.
Trick-or-treat date change
Trick-or-Treat in Downtown St. Francisville is from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30.
Sock it to the library
All branches of the Audubon Regional Library will be participating the in “Sock It To Me” sock drive. The library will be accepting new socks through the first week of December. Socks will be donated to local organizations to give to those in need this holiday season. Boxes set up at each branch for donations.
Pink décor sought
Oct. 10 is the deadline to enter Paint the Town Pink in St. Francisville. Residents and businesses are invited to participate in the decorating contest. Proceeds benefit Cancer Services of Baton Rouge. Judging will be Oct. 15. Businesses and individuals can decorate their homes or offices in pink, along with entering the competition for Most Creative and Best Pink Decorations.
Other events in Paint the Town Pink for West Feliciana Hospital’s annual campaign to increase breast cancer awareness, provide the community with prevention information and help raise funds for Cancer Services of Baton Rouge include
Oct. 17: Schools, sports clubs and the entire community are encouraged to wear pink.
Oct. 23: Come by The Witches Ride of St. Francisville and grab some cold water.
Oct. 24: Kendra Scott Jewelry raffle winner announced.
For information on any Paint the Town Pink events, email pttp@wfph.org or call (225) 635-3811 ext. 2304.
Cancer Services helps provide nourishment and aid to cancer patients in need throughout a 10-parish area, including East Feliciana, West Feliciana and Pointe Coupee. All Paint the Town Pink funds raised by the hospital throughout October are donated to the organization.
Trunk or Treat in the Felicianas
A few trunk or treat events are being planned throughout the month around the area.
Oct. 16: A Trunk Decoration contest will be held at 6 p.m. at the West Feliciana Sports Park, featuring awards in the scariest, Beetlejuice, Hocus Pocus and disco categories. The concession stand will be open. One dollar per car will be charged upon entry. To reserve a spot, contact (225) 784-8447.
Oct. 30: Grab your costumes and bring treats to Lawyers Row in Clinton. Reserve a spot at efchamberofcommerce@gmail.com. Decorating starts at 8 a.m. Schools, beginning with Silliman Institute, start arriving at 9:15-9:45 a.m. Jackson Quad Area, 10 a.m. Clinton Quad Area, 10:30 a.m. Clinton Elementary, 10:45 a.m. Jackson Elementary and 11 a.m. Slaughter Elementary.
Oct. 25: The Jackson Spooktacular is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on College Street. People interested in setting up a trunk to hand out treats can call (225) 324-5083.
Cancer screenings offered in Clinton
Breast and colorectal cancer screening will be available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Police Jury Office, 12064 Marston St. in Clinton. Appointments are encouraged, walk-ins are welcome. Call (225) 425-8034 to schedule. Woman’s Hospital and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at partners of the event.
Honoré to speak at Veterans Day program
Ret. Lt. Gen. Russell Honoré will be the guest speaker Nov. 8 at the Veterans Day Program beginning at 10 a.m. at the Feliciana Veterans Park on La. 10 in Jackson.
Honoré, a native of Lakeland, served as the 33rd commanding general of the U.S. First Army at Fort Gillem, Georgia, from 2004 until his retirement in 2008. He gained national attention for his role as commander of Joint Task Force Katrina, which was the military relief effort after the 2005 hurricane.
The news that Honoré had confirmed the invitation to speak was announced at the recent meeting of the Jackson Tourism Enhancement Committee, which falls under the Historic District Commission for the town. Spokesperson Jim Parker said more details will be forthcoming.
Music event coming
Our Lady of Mount Carmel will present Music on the Mount festival and race on Nov. 1. The festival is $15 a person in advance, $20 at the gate. Ages 7 and under are free. The races are 10K ($35), 5K ($25) and 1 mile ($15). Cost is $10 for youth in all races. Visit www.felicianacatholic.org for details.