Copyright Baton Rouge Advocate
Don't forget to set your clocks Daylight saving time will end at 2 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 2. Be sure to adjust your clocks back an hour. Daylight saving time will begin March 8. Church festival set for Nov. 1 Novemberfest at St. Patrick's is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 1. Food, games, a bake sale, classic cars, an obstacle course, crafters and vendors as well as community entertainment will be on had. The church and school are at 1322 Church St., Zachary. Pack the pantry Schools in the Zachary Community School District will be competing in Pack the Pantry Nov. 3-20. Students will try to collect the most food for the food pantry. Louisiana School to hold meeting in Baton Rouge Representatives from the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts in Natchitoches will host an informational session for prospective students and their families at 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Louisiana Culinary Institute, 10550 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge. LSMSA is a tuition-free, public high school for high-achieving sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Learn more online at LSMSA.edu. The sessions are free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to register online before the day of the session at lsmsa.edu/info-sessions. “Information sessions are such a great opportunity for families across the state to get a closer look at the LSMSA experience,” said Emily Shumate, LSMSA’s director of Enrollment and Student Success. “It’s always inspiring to see students and their families discover the opportunities that await them here.” Trick-or-Treat Trick-or-treating hours in Zachary are 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 31 — reversing an earlier decision to hold the festivities earlier. City and police department of Baker are hosting Treat Street from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31 at Baker City Park, next to City Hall, 3325 Groom Road. Prepare for the Zachary Christmas Parade The 2025 Zachary Christmas Parade will be themed "Christmas Movie Spectacular." It will roll at 10 a.m. Dec. 6 from Rouses on Church Street to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Entry fee is $100, and the deadline to apply for a spot in the parade is Nov. 17. Sign up at forms.office.com/r/b8qkhsEujS. Donations sought for St. Vincent de Paul A Fill-a-Truck event to help St. Vincent de Paul will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 1 in the St. John the Baptist Church parking lot. Donations accepted include furniture, working appliances, lamps, pots and pans, household items, gently used clothing, baby clothes and items, shoes, coats, bedspreads, and sheets. All items need to be in boxes or plastic bags. Mattresses and box springs will not be accepted. Veterans Parade coming A Salute to Veterans Parade will be held Nov. 11 in Zachary. Veterans are invited to ride in the parade. Local antique car owners will drive them in the parade. Antique cars will line up at the Regional Veterans Park immediately following the Veterans Day Ceremony. Departure the Lane Hospital parking lot with a police escort at 9 a.m. The route begins at the Bank of Zachary at 9:15 a.m. and ends at Zachary High School. Veterans should sign up at forms.office.com/r/TTJNW8ntu5.Car owners should sign up at forms.office.com/r/TLWs1mxdw0. Reach out to ashleigh.mchugh@cityofzachary.org or darren.spears@zacharyschools.org with questions. Trunk-or-Treat at the Library Kids are invited to the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch Library, rain or shine, for a Trunk-or-Treat event. Community partners will set up in the parking lot on Monday, Oct. 27, at 4:30 p.m. to hand out seasonal goodies. If it rains, the event will move indoors. Costumes are encouraged but not required. If your organization would like to participate as a community partner, please call (225) 274-4460. Zoo to host car show The inaugural Rumble in the Jungle will roll into town from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 1, bringing together car lovers, families and animal enthusiasts. This event will showcase an array of vehicles — from classic cruisers to custom builds — set against the backdrop of the zoo grounds. Attendees can enjoy a full day of animal encounters, family-friendly activities and cars, included with the price of admission. Vehicle registration is open through Oct. 10. Visit brzoo.org/rumble for registration details and event updates. Walk your neighborhood in Baker District 3 District 3 Community Walks will continue at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30. The events are hosted by Desiree Odell-Collins, District 3 supporters and resource partners. People should meet at Redemption Life Fellowship, 2400 Debra Drive, Baker. Text (225) 954-3360 to receive updates on future walks.
