Christmas is coming
The Zachary Police Department is having a Christmas Tree Decorating Contest.
The department is looking for 12 businesses to join the fun. Spots are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t wait to sign up. Deadline is Oct. 30.
To register your business and for information contact records@zacharypd.org or call (225) 654-1904.
Winner will be announced Dec. 23.
Contest Rules:
Pencil Tree 6′-9′ — artificial only
Tree can be put up Nov. 15 to Dec. 1 in the foyer of the Zachary Police Department, Zachary Police Department, 5160 Old Slaughter Road.
Voting Dec. 2 to Dec. 22. One vote per person per day.
Tree must be taken down by Jan. 10.
Changes coming for recycling and garbage services
Beginning Oct. 6, Waste Management will deliver new 96-gallon recycling carts to households across Zachary. The new carts will be serviced using automated trucks.
Residents who wish to keep their old 18-gallon bins may do so; however, Waste Management will no longer collect recyclables from them once the new carts are in place.
New garbage and recycling rates will go into effect in October: residential garbage and recycling will be $33.30 and senior garbage and recycling, inside city limits, will be $18.15.
For information, residents may contact the city of Zachary, (225) 654-1902.
Check out Baker’s market
Baker’s Fresh Market will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 27, Oct. 25 and Nov. 22 at the Baker School Board Office, 14750 Plank Road. Vegetables, smoothies, eggs, meat, baked goods, plants, jams and more — all local — will be sold.
Vendors sought for Novemberfest
Crafters and vendors are invited to participate in St. Patrick’s Novemberfest from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 1. The day will include food, games, activities, crafts/vendors, entertainment and more. The church is at 1322 Church St., Zachary. For information, contact Novemberfest co-chairs Beth Kimmell, beth.kimmell@gmail.com, (225) 281-9249; or Violet Stillday, vstillday@gmail.com, (218) 556-3458.
Celebrate the market’s six years
The Zachary Farmers and Artisans Market will celebrate its sixth birthday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 18 on Lee Street in downtown Zachary. Vendors, music, food and games will be available.
Baker events coming
Autism group to host gala and resource fair: The Magnolia Rose Foundation for Autism Acceptance is holding its fourth annual Magnolia Masquerade Gatsby Gala from 8 p.m. to midnight Nov. 1 at the Baker Municipal Center, 3325 Groom Road, Baker. Purchase tickets at https://magnoliarosefoundation.betterworld.org/events/4mm-gatsby-gala.
The foundation is also holding a Special Needs Resource Fair from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary School in Baton Rouge. This event is free and open to families across the parish seeking resources, support, and guidance for exceptional children and young adults of all ages and all exceptionalities.
The Resource Fair will feature local organizations, businesses and service providers who are committed to supporting families of children and young adults with exceptionalities. Spanish interpreters will be available on-site. Vendors will be providing door prizes valued at $25 or more, which will be given away throughout the evening.
Take a Walk in Baker: Desiree Odell-Collins and others in District 3 in Baker are hosting Let’s Take A Walk. The next community walk is at 6 p.m. Sept. 25. Meet at Redemption Life Fellowship, 2400 Debra Drive. Text (225) 954-3360 for location updated.