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99 CENTRAL LOUISIANA EVENTS IN OCTOBER

by Jeanni Ritchie

The fall always brings out many festivities, from celebrating health awareness causes with walks to honoring those special flavors that fill our senses as the weather turns a little cooler.

October brings us National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, National PT monthTackling Hunger Month, National Friends of Libraries Week, National Chili Month, National Chocolate Day, and National Make a Difference Day, among others. 

I’ve gathered 99 local October events from entertainment to self-improvement with all points in between. While I haven’t included any of the traditional Halloween events in this list, there are plenty to choose from in Central Louisiana. I recommend checking out Facebook’s Local Events for even more fall fun! 

Some of these events are free; some have a fee. You’ll notice a wealth of free programming through the Rapides Parish Libraries. Utilize these resources. They are created for YOU! 

Contact the host organization for more information about any or all of these events. Take Our Town’s Emily’s words to heart and don’t let life be wasted on the living! Get out there and LIVE! 

October 1-31: 4th Annual Tiny Art Show Kit Distribution, All Library Branches. Pick up your mini art kit and create your masterpiece. Return to the library by October 31 to be included in a month-long display in November. Great hands-on family activity or project for rainy-day fun. 

October 1: Pumpkin Holder Centerpiece Craft, 11:30 AM. Rapides Parish Library McDonald Branch. Transform your dining table with a charming fall-themed wine glass centerpiece. Seating is limited. Reservations are required. Check out rpl.org to register or for other branches hosting this same activity throughout the month. 

October 1: National Night Out, Alexandria Zoo, 5-8 PM. A night of fun and unity with community and APD officers. 

October 1: The Southern: A Book Club, Westside Regional Library, 5416 Provine Place, Alexandria, 10-11 AM. This month’s book: Appalachian Song by Michelle Shockley. Contact 318-442-2483 for more info. 

October 1: Taco Tuesday at El Paso, 20 MacArthur Drive, Alexandria. Not only is it Taco Tuesday, after years of lobbying for its move, it is now and forevermore National Taco Day on the first Tuesday of October! Enjoy 2 for 1 tacos all day! 

October 3: NEW MOVIE RELEASE: White Bird, a sequel to Wonder. Check theater listings for showtimes. 

October 3: Marvel-themed trivia night, 7-9 PM. Fighting Hand Brewing Company, 1600 Military Highway, Pineville. For other events like Cenla Songwriters Circle, Board Games and Brews, Rocky Horror Picture Show Screening and Costume Contest, and Craft Nights, visit their Facebook page. 

October 3: Skate Night, Skateville, 5410 Hwy 28 E, Pineville, 8 PM. Hosted by LCU Union Board. Lace up your skates for a night of old-school roller rink fun and fellowship! 

October 3: SNAP Family Day at the Alexandria Zoo, 2-4:30 PM. Sponsored by LSU AgCenter. Show your SNAP card for free admission for up to 2 adults and 4 kids. Food demonstrations by LSU AgCenter.  

October 3: Between the Pages Book Club, Let Love Be My Motive Studio, 1122 7th Avenue, Glenmora, 6 PM. This month’s book: Leather & Lark by Brynne Weaver. Join them for mocktails, snacks, and discussion. CHECK OUT THEIR FB PAGE! They have a schedule of events monthly from origami to journaling and arts and crafts to book clubs. Perfect ladies night out for a solo adventure or with friends!  

October 3-5: Annual Charity “Drink Pink for a Cause” fundraiser during the Caroline Dorman Jr. High Basketball Tournament, Paige and Piper’s Lemonade Stand. Goal: $10,000 in donation. Paige’s motto: Stay STRONG, you’re not ALONE! To contribute outside of the tourney, visit Paige and Pipers Lemonade Stand on Facebook.   

October 4: A Celebration of the Music of Neil Diamond with Matt Vee & the Killer Vees, Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center, 7:30 PM. Dah dah dah…good times never seemed so good! Get your tickets at louisiana-arts.org or call the Arts Council of Central Louisiana at 318.484.4474. 

October 4: Fall Iced Coffee Flight Night, Starfish Book Nook and Coffee Corner, 6013 Monroe Hwy, Ball, 5-8 PM. Fellowship, shopping, and 4 flavors of coffee per flight benefitting the local fostering organization. Perfect way to prepare for October 7th’s National Frappe Day!  

October 4: Sunflower Van Geaux painting class, 6 PM. Cottonfield & Pumpkin Patch paintings. Call 318-542-5200 for more information or to schedule a private paint party. 

October 4: Fred Jones, saxophone player, Huckleberry Brewing Company, 4724 Sterkx Road, Alexandria. Doors open at 4 PM; live music at 7 PM. 

October 4-5: Geaux 24- Missions Conference for high school juniors and seniors, college students focusing on ways young people can be mobilized for missions and spread the gospel. Friday 5 PM-Saturday 7:15 PM. Calvary Baptist Church, 5011 Jackson St, Alexandria. Sponsored by Louisiana Baptists. For complete schedule or to register, visitLouisianaBaptists.org/Geaux24 

October 4-5: Fall/Christmas Craft Fair, Treasure Chest Tioga, 4617 Shreveport Hwy, Pineville. Friday 8 AM- Saturday 4 PM. Food, craft, and gift vendors.  

October 5: The Traveling Comic Book Store, Hampton Inn & Suites, Alexandria, 9 AM-3PM. Sponsored by Kenny’s Comics 

October 5: Opening Day of Junkin’ Season, Brick Alley, 5129 Hwy. 28 East, Pineville. 9 AM-5PM 

October 5: Crafty Saturdays, Hineston Branch, 1810 Hwy 121, Hineston. 10 AM-12 PM. Family crafts. Repeats every Saturday. Call 318-793-8461 for more info. 

October 5: Community Pop-Up Market benefiting families in need for the holidays, Tiger Snowballs Gardner, Hwy 28 West, Boyce. Sponsored by Cotile Events Association. 9 AM-4 PM 

October 5: Bunkie Trade Days, 7 AM. 110 NW Main Street, Bunkie. Flea Market, Food, Arts & Crafts, Vendors.

October 5: The Romeos’ Induction into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame, Spirits Food & Friends, 4 PM. 1200 Texas Avenue, Alexandria. Open to the public. Come support local band members Dan Diefenderfer and Jerry Honigman.

October 5: Vintage, Live music from 60’s-00’s. A little country, rock, pop, and more to benefit Cenla Pregnancy Center. Huckleberry Brewing Company, 7 PM. 4724 Sterkx Road, Alexandria. 

October 5: Great Strides Alexandria, Menard High School, 4603 Coliseum Blvd, 10 AM. Walk, food, music, games, and more to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 

October 5: Sky Treasures Vendors Market Grand Opening, 8465 Hwy 165, Pollock. 10 AM-4 PM. Eric Leger performing live from 12-3 PM. Food trucks, amazing vendors, door prizes, and more. Follow Sky Treasures on FB for info on their variety of antiques, collectibles, gifts, home decor, and everyday items! 

October 5: Flannel Fest, Light of Mine Playhouse Cafe. Wear flannel to enter prize giveaway. Come meet the moms of Cenla Moms + Playdates. Indoor pumpkin patch, photos with Bluey, fall crafts. 10 AM-2 PM. 6501 Coliseum Blvd, Alexandria. 

October 5: Fall Herb Day/Arts and Crafts Fest, Kent Plantation House 3601 Bayou Rapides Road, Alexandria. 8 AM-1 PM. Succulents, air plants, and houseplants. Visit kenthouse.org for more information.

October 5: Top Axe One Year Anniversary, 110 Versailles Blvd. Suite A, Alexandria. BOGO Axe Throwing, 2 PM-10 PM. Support the business that supports so many local events and fundraisers! Happy birthday!  

October 6: Unlock Crazy Faith: Small Group Bible Study, Journey Church, 2832 Donahue Ferry Rd, Pineville, 8:30 AM, 10 AM, or 11:30 AM. Struggling with lazy faith? Battling wavy faith? Stuck in waiting faith? Then this is the study for you! 

October 7: Little Bit of Everything Book Club, Westside Regional Library, 5416 Provine Place, Alexandria, 6-7 PM. This month’s book: I Know Who You Are by Barbara Rae-Venter. Contact 318-442-2483 for more info. 

October 7: For the Love of Food, Main Library, 411 Washington Street, Alexandria. 5:30-7:30 PM. New and exciting dishes from around the world with crowd favorite Randy Smith. Registration required. Register at rpl.org or call 318-445-2411. 

October 8: Light Up the Night Against Domestic Violence, 6-8 PM. Outdoor evening vigil at Family Justice Center’s Pineville office, 220 Hospital Blvd. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  

October 8: Triple-A Book Club, MLK Jr. Branch, 1115 Broadway Avenue, Alexandria, 5:30-6:30 PM. This month’s book: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. Contact 318-445-3912 for more info. 

October 8: Creative Roundtable, Alexandria Museum of Art, 5:30-7 PM. 933 2nd St, Alexandria. Engage with other artists and creatives in this free forum held monthly.  

October 9: Cenla Women’s Connection Prayer Breakfast, Westside Library, 10 AM. Open to the public; no cost to attend. This meeting changes locations each month. Follow Stonecroft’s Cenla Women’s Connection on Facebook for all activities and locations. 

October 10: Farm to Forest Plein Air Festival Quick Paint Challenge, Garden District Porch Crawl, and Dinner with the Artists, Alexandria Museum of Art, 3:30-8 PM. Call 318-443-3458 for more info.  

October 10: Fall Paint Party, LSUA Continuing Education, 5:30-8:15 PM. Snacks, drinks, and supplies included. Visit http://lsua.it/PAINT to register.

October 10: Red River Chorale: Convergence, St. James Episcopal Church, 1620 Murray Street, Alexandria. 7:30 PM. 1st of a 4-concert series; season tickets available. Visit redriverchorale.com for more info. 

October 10: ReFresh Women’s October Bible Study: Stuck: Getting Unstuck, Word of Grace, 2825 Monroe Hwy, Pineville, 6-7:30 PM. Women ages 12 and up. Soup and sandwiches. Call Rosalyn or Leah for more info or if you need childcare for the event. 318-641-1706 

October 10: Main Writer’s Club, Main Library, 411 Washington Street, Alexandria. 4:30-5:30 PM. Open to writers of all genres and levels. Contact 445-2411 for more info. 

October 10: NEW MOVIE RELEASE: Average Joe. Faith-based film based on the true story of high school football coach Joe Kennedy whose childhood in foster care followed by 20 years in the Marines was nothing compared to the fight he faced when he led his team in prayer after each game. Check theater listings for showtimes. 

October 10: Ladies Night Out: Fall Edition, Let Love Be My Motive Studio, 5-8 PM, 1122 7th Ave, Glenmora. Pumpkin spice lattes, door hanger crafts, photo booth, food vendors, and raffles. Perfect night out with the girls! 

October 10: Small Town Universe, Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers, Kress Theatre, 1002 3rd St. Alexandria. Presented by the Arts Council of Central Louisiana.  

October 10: Rotolo’s Paint Night hosted by Bayou Brush. Rotolo’s Craft and Crust, 114 Versailles Blvd, 6 PM. Limited spaces; visit Bayou Brush for more info. 

October 10-13: Pineville High Theatre presents Jekyll and Hyde: The Musical. Buy tickets at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/pinevillehigh/1845.

October 10-12: A Very Merry Market. Thursday5 PM- Saturday 4 PM.  21st annual Junior League holiday shopping kick-off at the Randolph Riverfront Center in downtown Alexandria! 

October 11: NEW MOVIE RELEASE: Saturday Night. Based on the true story of the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live on October 11, 1975. Check theater listings for showtimes.

October 11: 2nd Annual BBQ Cook Off sponsored by the City of Pineville, Pineville Riverfront, 121 Riverside Drive, Pineville. Cookoff begins at 4 PM. Check out the City of Pineville’s FB page for links to vendor and cookoff participation registration. 

October 11: Rebels, Rogues, Royals and Renegades, Alfred Boyce Wettermark Branch, 1177 Haywood B. Joiner Street, Boyce, 10:30-11:30 AM. Learn how to use Ancestry Library edition to trace your roots. Register at rpl.org or call 318-793-5954 for more info. 

October 12: Christus Cabrini Foundation’s 7th Annual Gleaux for the Girls Race, 6 PM. Starts  at Walker Toyota, 5735 Coliseum Blvd, Alexandria. Dress up in pink and join the fun as you represent loved ones, celebrate remission, or show community support. Buy a raffle ticket for a chance to win a 2015 Pink Toyota Tacoma (presented by Walker Toyota) or a Pink Alpha Club Car Precedent Golf Cart (presented by Cenla Moto Sport). Winners need not be present. Raffle tickets may be purchased in advance at https://www.christuscabrinifoundation.org/pink-raffle

October 12: Grace Race, Grace Christian School, 4900 Jackson Street, Alexandria.10K, 5K, and 1K to raise money for the school (one of my favorites in Central Louisiana!) Registration begins 6:30 AM; race starts at 8 AM. Packets may be picked up in the school gym from 3-5:30 PM the day before the race. 

October 12: Artist of the Month: Megan Hale, Martin Library, 801 W. Shamrock Street, Pineville. 10-11:30 AM. Come paint with Megan. Supplies provided; registration required. Call 318-442-7575 for more info. 

October 12: Tex-Lou Poetry Jamboree, The Hearn Stage 301 Johnston St, Alexandria. 11 AM. Sponsored by Ignite the Mic Alexandria and Lyrik Hunter. Fun-filled day of workshops, networking, poetry slams, and more. Online ticket purchase required for the event. Visit Tex-Lou Poetry Jamboree or Ignite the Mic Alexandria on FB for more info. 

October 12: Rapides Symphony Orchestra, A Time for Choosing, 7:30 PM. Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center. Visit rapidessymphony.org 

October 12: Coffee, Color, and Chill, Libuse Branch, 6375 Hwy 28 East, Pineville. 9:30 AM-Noon. Relax, enjoy coffee or tea, color, and listen to soothing music. Call 318-443-7259 for more info. 

October 15: Cenla Mom Breaks, Tini Tuesday at The Tasting Room, 812 3rd St, Alexandria, 6 PM. Join other moms during this Mom’s Night Out and learn about their gatherings with and without kids! PS. As a non-drinker who has enjoyed a coke and appetizers along with  fellowship at The Tasting Room… as well as a former mom of four stairstep kids who talked to stuffed animals for decent conversation… I say GO! You won’t regret it! Check them out on FB at Cenla Playdates + Mom Breaks. 

October 17: A Perfect Fit Foundation Pancake Breakfast, St. James Episcopal Church, 6:30 AM. Sponsored by Cenla Focus and St. James, proceeds benefit local students. Delivery available in Alexandria/Pineville for orders of 10 or more. Surprise your favorite business or school faculty with pancakes!  

October 17: Epilepsy Alliance Louisiana hosts Cenla Meet & Greet at Tunk’s Cypress Inn, 5-6:30 PM. 9507 Hwy 28, Boyce. Free event but registration requested. For more info, contact Sarah Bowman, Client Services Manager at 318-426-4066 or email sarah@epilepsylouisiana.org

October 17: Delta Waterfowl Banquet, Rapides Parish Coliseum. Doors open at 5:30 PM; dinner is at 7 PM. Door prizes, raffle, live auction, silent auction. Hunting, fishing, and vacation trips. Call or email Porter Trimble for more information-318.201-3474 or porter@southernwaterfowl.us 

October 17: Ladies’ Book Club, Libuse Branch, 6375 Hwy 28 East, Pineville. 6-7:30 PM. This month’s book: The School Teacher of Saint-Michel by Sarah Steele. Call 318-443-7259 for more info. 

October 17: LCU Homecoming Hoedown, 7-10 PM. Wonder if I can talk my parents into bringing me along to their alma mater for a little Cotton-Eyed Joe? It is after all my personal origin story! 

October 17: Fall Day Camp, Midstate Cheer, Gymnastics, and Tumbling, 1634 Military Hwy, Pineville, 9 AM-4PM (early drop-off and late pick-up available) Boys and girls aged 4-12. Dodgeball, nerf wars, four corners, obstacle races, and more. Get a start on Christmas shopping, catch a movie, or just go home and sleep while the kids are cared for! Call 318-704-1113 for more info. 

October 17: October Soul Sisters Meeting, Soul Sisters Women’s Ministry/Christ Church, 1013 E. Watley Road, Oakdale. 5:15-8 PM. Bring a blanket and lawn chair for outdoor service, gumbo dinner, and fellowship. Open to women of all denominations and backgrounds. 

October 17: Dining in the Dark, hosted by the United Way of Central Louisiana to raise awareness about ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) Lagniappe Theatre event, 7521 Coliseum Blvd, Alexandria. 6 PM. Purchase tickets at uwcl.org. Color me intrigued! You may not SEE me but I’ll be there! 

October 18: Fall ArtWalk 2024, presented by Arts Council of Central Louisiana, 5-8 PM.  
The streets of Downtown Alexandria come alive as local artists demonstrate and sell their works of art in this family-friendly event held in the Downtown Cultural Arts District at 3rd St. & Murray. Handcrafted, original arts & Craft vendors, food vendors, local talent.  
Want to perform? Email Amanda at amanda@louisiana-arts.org

October 18: Artwalk Illuminated Procession, AMoA. Volunteers wear exclusive stickers. Line-up 6:30 PM; procession begins at 7 PM. Visit themuseum.org for more info. 

October 18: The Main Mystery Book Club, Main Library, 411 Washington Street, Alexandria.4:30-5:30 PM. This month’s book: The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins. Registration required; seating limited. Visit rpl.org to sign up. 

October 18: Safe Sitter Class, Christus St. Frances Cabrini, 8 AM-2:30 PM. Children 11 and up learn life-saving skills of babysitting. An invaluable course for babysitters. $45. Register at https://www.christuscabrinifoundation.org/communityclasses  (Note: there are also CPR classes throughout the month. All funds raised from these courses stay local.)

October 18: The Hunchback of Notre Dame, St. James Episcopal Church, 7 PM. Organ virtuoso Dorothy Papadakos and percussionist Mel Mobley improvise the soundtrack to a screening of the 1923 silent film. Intriguing! Part of the 2024-2025 Concert Series. Free admission; reception following. Follow at stjamesla.org  

October 18: 1950’s Murder Mystery, JW McDonald Branch, 1075 Hwy 197, Glenmora. 4-5 PM. Murder mystery game. Reservations required. Call 318-748-4848 for more info. 

October 18-19: 4th Annual Fall Festival and Small Scale Steam-Up, Longleaf.  Friday 4-7 PM; Saturday 10 AM-7 PM. Southern Forest Heritage Museum, 77 Longleaf Rd. Long Leaf, LA. Historic Sawmill Village, Museum Gift Shop, train rides, Model T car rides, miniature steam engines, live blacksmithing, food trucks, vendors, inflatables, facepainting, obstacle course, and more. Visit forestheritagemuseum.org 

October 19: Ward Hardware Fire Prevention Day, 10-11 AM. October is National Fire Prevention Month and John Ward Ace Hardware and Rapides Parish Fire District No. 2 want you and your family to learn about fire prevention. Come out for this fun but very important presentation. Proper use of fire extinguishers and a tour of the fire engine make this a not-to-be-missed event. 1415 Metro Drive, Alexandria 

October 19: Fostering Community: AMPLIFY, Westside Regional Library, 5416 Provine Place, Alexandria. 2-4 PM. Listen to the voices of youth impacted by foster care during #FosterYouthVoiceMonth! Find out how you can get involved. Also, bring socks to Fostering Community throughout October to support their SOCKTOBER drive. 

October 19: Boob Lift & 1-Mile Fun Run powered by Iron Boot Fitness and Slade Barbell Club to support breast cancer research, Fun Run & CrossFit Total Lifting Competition for a good cause! 1002 Bayou Place, Alexandria. 8 AM-1 PM   

October 19: Open Mic Comedy Night followed by Comedy Line-Up, Fighting Hand Brewery Company, 7-9 PM. Presented by CLUC (Central Louisiana Ultra Comics), 1600 Military Hwy, Pineville 

October 19: Happy Lil’ Scarecrow Paint Party, Happily Feather After Crafts, 343 Hughart Rd, Bentley, 1-3:30 PM. Follow Happily Feather After Crafts for additional classes, including monthly Paint & Sip parties at Genghis Mongolian Grill and Sushi in Pineville. 

October 20: Fellowship United Methodist Church Homecoming, 7426 Hwy 112, Elmer. Okay, so you’re wondering why I included the homecoming of a church I’ve never visited, right? Homecomings are a dime a dozen, huh? Not the 152nd Homecoming! Now, that’s cause for a celebration! 152 years of family, faith, and fellowship in the Hineston community. Beginning at 10 AM with coffee and conversation followed by worship at 10;50 and ending after the noontime dinner on the grounds. Current and former members welcome as well as visitors who want to see God move in a mighty way! 

October 21: Daytime Book Club, Libuse Branch, 6375 Hwy 28 East, Pineville. 10:30-11:30 AM. This month’s book: The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop by Fannie Flagg. This is a sequel to the popular Fried Green Tomatoes! Call 318-443-7259 for more info.

October 21-25: Lawyers in Libraries, Main Library, 411 Washington Street, Alexandria. In-person and by phone Ask-A-Lawyer consultations. First come, first serve basis. Call 318-445-2411. 

October 22: Come Write In! A monthly creative writing session hosted by the Main Library, 411 Washington Street, Alexandria. Call 318-445-2411 for more info. 

October 22: 18 to 80 Book Club, Martin Library, 801 W. Shamrock Street, Pineville. 5:30-6:30 PM. This month’s book: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. Contact 318-442-7575 for more info. 

October 24: Miss LCU Pageant, LouisianaChristian University, 7 PM. $5 LCU students; $10 General Public. Winner represents the school in the Miss Louisiana pageant.  

October 24: Cenla Author’s Club, Westside Library, 5416 Provine Place, Alexandria. This month’s speaker: Bill Nash, author of BIG John McKeithen: Won’t Ya He’p Me? 6-7 PM. Open to authors and writers, even if the book is still only in your head! 

October 24: New King Media Club, MLK Jr. Branch, 1115 Broadway Avenue, Alexandria. 4-6 PM. Multimedia book club exploring the intersection of literature, technology, and pop culture. Sounds like my kind of book club! Registration required. Call 318-445-3912 or visitrpl.org for more info. 

October 24- 25: 12th Annual Women in Business Conference, hosted by the Central Louisiana Regional Chamber of Commerce, Alexandria Convention Center, 2225 N MacArthur Drive, Alexandria. 8 AM-4 PM. Evening reception Thursday night. Dynamic, informative, and engaging statewide conference for women in business. Visit cenlachamber.org for more info. 

October 24-November 2: Theatre Louisiana Christian (TLC) presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Purchase tickets at https://lcuniversity.edu/academics/department-of-theatre 

October 25: Finding Bigfoot, Louisiana Christian University campus-wide scavenger hunt, 8-10 PM. 

October 25: Cenla Author of the Month Jack Townsend, Westside Regional Library, 5416 Provine Place, Alexandria. 5-6 PM.  

October 25: While We’re Waiting bereavement support group for parents, Starfish Book Nook, 6025 Monroe Hwy, Ball. For more info call Susan Cartwright at 318-206-8102. Meets monthly on the fourth Friday at 6 PM. 

October 25: Next Chapter Literary Underliner’sBook Club, Alfred Boyce Wettermark Branch, 1177 Haywood B. Joiner Street, Boyce. 6-7 PM. This month’s book: American Jezebel by Eva LaPlante. Contact 318-793-5954 for more information. 

October 26: Annual Van Gogh Gala benefitting River Oaks Arts Center, 1330 Second Street, Alexandria. 40th Anniversary Celebration: The Surrealist Ball. Fantastic fashion, absurdities, and fanciful artwork in costume. Call 318-473-2670 for more info. 

October 26: New Prospect Baptist Church 2nd Annual Taste of Louisiana Cook-Off and Fall Festival, 11 AM-1 PM. Prayer walk, Faith Riders prayer ride, music, Lagniappe dessert shop, LA food. Free to enter; free to taste! Prizes. Need a judge?! All donations go to support Grant Faith Riders Ministry and Starfish Ministries. For more info, contact Pastor Lewis 318-640-9712 or Kimberly Roberts 318-308-3858.  

October 26-27: Play It Forward Tennis Tournament & Fundraiser, Alexandria Aquatic and Racquet Club, 2001 Brentwood Avenue (my childhood neighborhood!)  Presented by Ritchie Real Estate to benefit Children’s Miracle Network. 8 AM-5 PM. For more information visit Annual Play It Forward Tennis Tournament on Facebook.

October 27: Fam Bl!tz, Calvary Baptist Church, 6 PM. Free event but tickets required. Call the church office at 318-445-5640 for more info.

October 29: 2024 Family Fall Fest, Kees Park, 6-8 PM. Sponsored by the City of Pineville.

October 29: Robertson Book Club, Robertson Branch, 809 Tioga High School Road, Pineville. 6-7 PM. This month’s book: Stranger in the Asylum by Alys Clare. Call 318-640-3098 for more info.

October 30: Journey Outdoors, 4th-12th grades. Bonfires, fishing, fall hunts. Journey Church, 2900 Donahue Ferry Rd, Pineville. 5:30-7:30 PM. Sign up at https://jcpineville.com/journeyoutdoors 

October 31: Christian Fiction Book Club, Robertson Branch, 809 Tioga High School Road, Pineville. 10-11 AM. This month’s book: These Tangled Threads by Sarah Loudin Thomas. Call 318-640-3098 for more info.

Have a November event you’d like to see included in 318 Central? Send me an email by October 15th to jeanniritchie54@gmail.com.

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