Rapides Parish Schools, during hours of operation. Sponsored by Rapides Parish Library. This event enjoys its 31st year in the Rapides Parish Schools. Youth Services sponsors a bookmark contest centered on a selected theme. Winners are chosen from each grade level and printed as bookmarks for all to enjoy throughout the library system. Cost: Free. Call Tammy DiBartolo: 442-2483 x 1906.
Alexandria Museum of Art, 7p.m.-9p.m. Musical and spoken word performances, including open mic and featured performers. Promoting the art of spoken work and self-expression and creating opportunities for poets. Featuring Alexandria native and accomplished slam poet Sha’Condria Sibley. Cost: Free for AMoA members, $5 for non-members. Call AMoA: 443-3458.
Kees Park, Hwy 28 East Pineville, 6p.m.-8p.m. Sponsored by the City of Pineville. Cost: Free and open to public. Call Madonna LeBlanc: 449-5660.
CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Women’s and Children’s Hospital, 9a.m.-1p.m. Sponsored by The Town Talk. Free health screenings provided to the community. Cost: Free. Call CHRISTUS Cabrini Foundation: 448-6580.
Downtown Alexandria. 6:30a.m. Survivor Breakfast, 7:15a.m. Survivors Line up at Diamond Grill, 7:30a.m. Opening Ceremony, 8:30a.m. 5k starts, 9:00a.m. 1 Mile Fun Run starts and 10:00a.m. Closing Ceremonies. Cost: Competitive 5k, $40, Recreational 5k, $35, 1 Mile Fun Run, $35, Sleep in for the Cure, $35. Funds raised go to Central Louisiana breast health programs. Register online at www.komencenla.org Call 337-993-5745 for additional information.
Kent Plantation House, 6p.m.-8:30p.m. Sponsored by the Rapides Parish Library. Get set for another thrilling and chilling year of Tales Along the Bayou! The evening gets underway at 6p.m. with spooky takes and music for younger children. Then at 7:30p.m., older children will gather for another storyteller to listen to scary stories. Cost: Free. Call Karla Kirby: 442-2483 x 1904.
T.R.E.E. House Children’s Museum, 6p.m.-9p.m. Must be 4 years of age or older to participate. No scary costumes, please! Cost: $20 per person. Call Marissa Sonnier: 318-619-9394.
Emmanuel Baptist Church Parking Lot, 10a.m. – Noon. Sponsored by Volunteers of America. H2O is a monthly homeless street outreach that provides instant, on-site services such as housing resources, medical screenings, haircuts and more. Community partners provide a hot meal, clothing, food, eater, and hygiene kits. Cost: Free. Call Donna Capps: 442-8026.
2727 Jackson Street, 6:45p.m. Sponsored by First United Methodist Church. Children bring a bag and enjoy a safe and fun trunk or treating event. Cost: Free. Call Church Office: 443-5696.
9968 Bayou DeGlaises Road, Moreauville, LA. Beginning after 5p.m. Mass on Saturday and Sunday. Sponsored by Parent’s Club. 50th Anniversary of Sacred Heart’s Annual Fair. Enjoy homemade cakes, BINGO, food booths, silent auction, Couchon-de-Lait dinner, (Sunday) music, fried catfish dinner, (Saturday evening) family fun, and games. Cost: Free. Call Karen Moreau: 318-359-1943.