Entergy tree trimming coming to town
St. Francisville Mayor Andrew D’Aquilla sent an email to let residents know “Entergy will be in the town of St Francisville trimming trees and limbs in the next couple weeks.”
He said, “They have assured us they will be very cautious and courteous while trimming trees and limbs.”
Trunk or Treat in the Felicianas
Trunk or Treat will be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 16 at West Feliciana Sports Park. The Trunk Decoration contest will give awards for scariest, Beetlejuice, Hocus Pocus and disco categories. The concession stand will be open. A $1 donation per car will be charged upon entry. To reserve a spot, contact (225) 784-8447.
Grab your costumes, bring your treats, and join the Trunk or Treat on Lawyers Row in Clinton on Oct. 30. Reserve a spot at efchamberofcommerce@gmail.com. Decorating starts at 8 a.m. and buses begin arrival at 9:15 a.m. School schedules are 9:15 a.m. Silliman Institute, 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.
The Jackson Spooktacular — a night of trick-or-treating — is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 25 on College Street. People interested in setting up a trunk to hand out treats can call (225) 324-5083.
Dual events in St. Francisville
The Saints Boogie Bubble Run and the second annual Chili Cook-Off are Saturday, Sept. 27 in Parker Park, St. Francisville.
The Saints Boogie Bubble Run will have a 5K ($30, check-in at 8:30 a.m., race at 9 a.m.), 1-Mile Bubble Run ($20, 9:15 a.m., 10 a.m. start), or the Doggie Dash ($20, 10 a.m. check-in, 10:30 a.m., start).
The Chili Cook-Off follows. Sign up to compete or come taste test for $10.
All proceeds from both events support West Feliciana Dance Team.
Register for either event at eventbrite.com.
West Feliciana Hospital’s Paint the Town Pink coming
Paint the Town Pink is 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.
Cancer Services helps provide nourishment and aid to cancer patients in need throughout a 10-parish area, including East and West Feliciana and Pointe Coupee. All Paint the Town Pink funds raised by the hospital throughout the month of October are donated to this organization.
Businesses and individuals can decorate their homes or offices in pink, along with entering the competition for Most Creative and Best Pink Decorations.
West Feliciana Hospital will be hosting a variety of other activities:
Oct. 3: Pink Bake Sale at Audubon Market, 11 a.m.–until sold out
Oct. 9: Paint Party, 6 p.m., at West Feliciana Hospital. Includes paint instructor and door prizes. Register early at the hospital Facebook page. Event sells out.
Oct. 15: Paint the Town Pink contest judging for decorated businesses and individuals.
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, contact pttp@wfph.org or (225) 635-3811 ext. 2304.
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. Age 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.
Humane Society to host fundraiser
The Humane Society of the Felicianas will hold its first fundraiser and garage sale.
The group is seeking garage sale items to be donated for the spay and neuter clinic cause. All proceeds will go to the clinic and its completion.
The event is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 4 at 5080 La. 68, next to the fire station. A jambalaya dinner, drinks, dog washing, bounce house, live music and sno-ball truck will be on hand. Santa will even make an appearance from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
The group invites vendors to participate with no cost to set up and sell. Donations are welcome.
Visit www.facebook.com/events/1285900903173252 for information.
Donations for the garage sale can be left at the shelter. No furniture or electronics. Grocery bag donations are also needed for the sale.
Garage sale price will be $10 for whatever the customer can get in a grocery bag.
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., 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.