General
24th Annual All Souls Memorial Service
Historic Cemetery on the grounds of Central Louisiana State Hospital
10a.m.
Refreshments at the Rose Cottage following the service. Refreshments provided by Compassionate Care Hospice of Alexandria and C.L.S.H. Cemetery Preservation Committee.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Chaplain Emitte Belgard: 640- 6361 or The Extra Mile: 484-6575.
Event Date:
Nov 7, 2014
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LSUA Foundation Gala
Location: TBA
6:30p.m.
Sponsored by LSUA Foundation. The 5th Annual LSUA Foundation Gala is a black tie/formal affair and will be an evening of big band music featuring the Jimmy Maxwell Orchestra from New Orleans, full bar and dinner included! We are raising money for LSUA. Reservations required.
Cost: $100 per person; sponsored tables are available.
Call Melinda F. Anderson: 619-2916.
Event Date:
Nov 1, 2014
Event Category:
Mall-O-Ween
Alexandria Mall, time:
TBA.
Sponsored by Spirit Halloween at Alexandria Mall. Costumes, treats and candy galore! Participating mall stores while supplies last. Free treats for 12 and under.
Cost: Admission free.
Call: 448-0227.
Event Date:
Oct 31, 2014
Event Category:
Inglewood Pumpkin Pick
Inglewood Harvest Barn Market, 6233 Old Baton Rouge Hwy, Alexandria
9a.m.-1p.m.
Guided Pumpkin Pick in pumpkin patch, live music and entertainment, food, vendors and kids’ activities.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Stephen Reed: 442-6398.
Event Date:
Oct 25, 2014
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H20 – Helping 2 Overcome Homelessness
Emmanuel Baptist Church Parking Lot
10a.m.-Noon.
Volunteers of America Homeless Outreach Program along with other community partners provide instant, on-site services to the homeless or imminently homeless population. Food, clothing, housing options, haircuts and medical screenings are available at no charge.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Tracey Antee: 442- 8026.
Event Date:
Oct 23, 2014
Event Category:
Zoo Boo
Alexandria Zoo
6-8:30p.m.
Sponsored by City of Alexandria and FOTAZ. Experience three nights of spooktacular, scare-free Halloween fun for kids 12 and younger. Enjoy sweets and treats along the traditional Trick-or-Treat Trail through the Zoo with a stop at Festival Plaza to enjoy Halloween activities for kids. Treat bags provided.
Cost: $6 per person; cash only.
Call Zoo Office: 441-6810.
Event Date:
Oct 23, 2014
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Project Holiday Cheer
Alexandria Mall Center Court
10a.m.-1p.m.
Sponsored by Central Louisiana Attractions Association. Send tidings of joy & cheer to troops. Christmas cards will be provided for your holiday wishes and sent to troops stationed overseas.
Cost: Admission free.
Call: 448-0227.
Event Date:
Oct 21, 2014
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6th Annual Zombie Walk of Alexandria
Downtown Alexandria
5-9p.m.
Sponsored by Cenla Zombie Association. Smoke free, alcohol free, family-friendly event. Food vendors, music, t-shirts for purchase and costume contests. Proceeds benefit Friendship House of Alexandria. The slow paced, APD escorted walk through downtown begins at 6:30p.m.
Cost: Admission free; small fee to participate in costume contest.
Call Duana Juneau: 308-1950.
Event Date:
Oct 18, 2014
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Miss Black Louisiana USA Scholarship Pageant
Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center
7p.m.
Competition and Crowning Ceremony of the 2015 Miss Black Louisiana USA Princess, Junior Miss, Talented Teen and Miss Black Louisiana.
Cost: $10 for 13 and older; $5 for 5-12; 4 and under free.
Call Nakia Wilson-Nelson: 225-317-9274.
Event Date:
Oct 18, 2014
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