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Central Louisiana Gets Girls on the Run Program
Girls on the Run program kicks off in February
Girls on the Run and the YWCA of Alexandria-Pineville are partnering to kick off the first-ever Girls on the Run season in Rapides Parish on February 18, 2013, made possible by the generous donation of Run Wild Multisports.
Workshop with Miss Louisiana 2011 Hope Anderson
September 29: Workshop with Miss Louisiana 2011 Hope Anderson
Where: Just Dance, 4212 Michiels Drive
Time: Varies
Holiday Open House
Alexandria's Local "A Town Shops" invite you to shop the annual Holiday Open House Sunday, November 11, 2012, from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Follow the Star
Holiday Magic DownTown
AlexanderFultonMiniPark, 5p.m. Sponsored by the City ofAlexandriaDivision of Community Services. Annual lighting of the downtown Christmas tree, community caroling, school choirs and a visit from Santa! Cost: admission free. Call: 449-5051.
Holiday Art Camp
BoltonAvenueCommunity Center, 9a.m.-Noon. Sponsored by City ofAlexandriaDivision of Community Services. Art camp for children ages 5-12. Cost: admission free. Call Krystal Wimbley: 449-5108.
TBIPAC Fall BBQ Throw Down & Trade Days
Paragon Casino RV Resort, 8a.m.-5p.m. Sponsored by TBIPAC. IBCA BBQ Contest: ribs, brisket, chicken, sauce, margaritas, soup/gumbo and anything over rice. Trade Days booth: $50. Cost: admission free. Call Amy Sampson: 240-6414.
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Alexandria Mall Food Court, 9:30a.m. Share breakfast with a cast of costumed characters as Alexandria Mall welcomes the arrival of Santa in grand holiday style. Treats and goody bags for children 12 and younger. Cost: $2 for breakfast with proceeds benefitting the Salvation Army. Call Missy McKnight: 448-0227 ext. 0.
MDA’s Cenla Muscle Walk
Louisiana Athletic Club, 9:30-11:30a.m. Sponsored by Muscular Dystrophy Association. The walk is family-oriented and anyone can join, including children, adults, grandparents, students, corporate teams and more. Held to pay tribute and raise funds for children and adults served by MDA. Cost: admission free, but fundraising goal is $74 per person on a team. Call Christina Griffin: 388-3252.