Events

15 NOVEMBER EVENTS TO CHECK OUT!!!

by Jeanni Ritchie

A few offerings in or around Central Louisiana to warm your heart as your fingers and toes start getting colder!

Nov. 1: Friendship Bracelet Class, 6:30 PM. Let Love Be My Motive Studio, Glenmora (For Swifties and non-Swifties alike! Contact me if you want to donate bracelets to young girls in transitional housing or domestic violence shelters)

Nov. 1-3: 56th Annual Louisiana Pecan Festival, Colfax

Nov. 2: Donuts with Dad at Ol’ Mel’s Farm, 8:30 AM, Deville

Nov. 2: The Broom Tree’s Roux for a Reason, Forts Randolph and Buhlow State Historic Site. Gumbo cookoff, car show, family fun 

Nov. 3: 35th Annual Hope House Lobster Dinner and Silent Auction, 1718 Kegelman Blvd, Alexandria. 5 PM. 

Nov. 7: Coffee with a Cop, 7:30-9:30 AM. Community event with APD. Little Cakes with Big Attitude, 4120 Jackson St, Alexandria 

Nov. 7: Friends-themed trivia night, Fighting Hand Brewery Company, 7 PM. Could I BE any more excited?!

Nov. 9: Kent Plantation House, Sugar Day Festival, 9 AM

Nov. 9: Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Launch Party! Country Inn & Suites, 2727 Monroe Hwy, Pineville. 9 AM-Noon

Nov. 9: TAP & Grind at Tamp & Grind, 7 PM, 824 4th St, Alexandria. The Movement Lab. Dance for ALL ages and ALL abilities. Come dance or support the dancers. Check out The Movement Lab on FB for this unique dance organization’s opportunities in the community. 

Nov. 12: Harvest Blue Paint & Sip, 6 PM, Genghis Mongolian Grill and Sushi, Pineville. Hosted by Happily Feather After Crafts. 

Nov. 13: Cenla Women’s Connection and Gift Basket Boutique, Alexandria Convention Center, 2225 N. MacArthur Drive, Alexandria. 12 PM. Luncheon and Gift Basket Silent Auction. RSVP by 11/7 to 318-447-4673. 

Nov. 17: Concert! Rio Grande Chamber Singers, St. James Episcopal Church, 3 PM. Chorale Music and Jazz Favorites. 

Nov. 23: Santa’s Cookie Arrival Party, 10:30 AM. Alexandria Mall Food Court. Each $5 ticket gets you a Chick-Fil-A cookie and free entree coupon, train ride, and holiday gift bag. Is there an age limit?! 

Nov. 29-30: Holiday Light Safari, Alexandria Zoo, 5:30-8 PM

Jeanni Ritchie is a contributing journalist from Central Louisiana. She can be reached at jeanniritchie54@gmail.com

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