DONALDSONVILLE • DUTCHTOWN • GEISMAR • GONZALES • PRAIRIEVILLE • ST. AMANT
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T h u r s d ay, N ov e m b e r 28, 2024
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Gonzales Christmas events on calendar Darlene Denstorff AROUND ASCENSION
Pancakes and Santa n VFW Post 3693 is hosting a free pancake breakfast with Santa Nov. 30 at the post hall on Churchpoint Road. Bring your camera to take a photo with Santa, who arrives at 10 a.m. Doors open at 9 a.m. Center Stage for Performing Arts Academy’s Star Musical Theatre Company will perform. n The Danse Difference Company is hosting a Pancakes with Santa and Christmas Market from 9 a.m. to 11:30 Nov. 30 at 12320 La. 44, Gonzales. The event is a fundraiser for the Danse Difference competition team. Tickets are $15 per person or $50 for a family of four. The Christmas market continues until 1 p.m.
STEM Day set The Ascension Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is holding a STEM Day from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Dec. 7 at the Ascension Parish Library Gonzales branch. NASA engineer Karen Lee Vander will lead the hands-on activities. To register, visit linktr.ee/ascensionalumnae.
Community news report Plans are being finalized for two Gonzales holiday events — the 31st annual Tree Lighting and the annual Senior Holiday Christmas Celebration. The tree lighting ceremony kicks off at 6 p.m. Dec. 3 at Gonzales City Hall. Community members are invited to join the tree lighting ceremony and holiday activities at the Gonzales Civic Center. City leaders will join along with the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office, Lamar-Dixon Expo Center and Ascension Parish government to host the annual Senior Citizen Christmas Celebration at 11 a.m. Dec. 10. Ascension Parish senior citizens are invited for a meal, fellowship and holiday gift in the Trademart building at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center. “Our annual Tree Lighting and Senior Christmas celebrations are beloved holiday events that our residents have enjoyed for many years,” said interim Mayor Ryland Percy. “We are excited to once again offer the opportunity to join us, enjoy the festivities, and kick off the holiday season with our favorite fun-filled community traditions!” Both events are open to the public and free to attend.
Spectators applaud the lighting of the tree last year at City Hall in Gonzales.
FILE PHOTO BY HILARY SCHEINUK
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Here comes Santa The Galzez-Lake Volunteer Fire Department is escorting Santa and Mrs. Claus through the neighborhoods they cover. In addition to caroling firefighters, Santa will stop to take photos with children, pass out candy canes to the children and treats to pets. Santa will alert to his pending early arrival with green and red signs posted in subdivisions and street the morning of the scheduled visits. Things kick off Dec. 3 on Smithhart, Jamie, Jeannette, Charles Gonzales, Wesley Evans and J. Evans, Chris Drive, Joboy, Cherry Creek Subdivision and Audubon Woods Subdivision. For more information, call Karen at (225) 205-8660 and follow the department Facebook page for the complete schedule.
Christmas toiletries drive Lake Middle School’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes is collecting toiletries to deliver to those in need this Christmas. Partnering with Loving our Community’s children, the group is asking for shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, soap, lotion, hair brushes, diapers and wipes. Donations will be accepted Dec. 2-20 at Lake Elementary School, 14185, La. 431, St. Amant.
Trip to Greece planned The Donaldsonville Area Chamber of Commerce is planning a trip to Greece, June 1-9. The nine-day trip includes
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Prairieville High School swim team volunteer Renee Pollet helps 2-year-old Riggs Barber, of Prairieville, drop a letter to Santa Claus on Nov. 16 during ‘Donuts with Santa.’ The event was a fundraiser for the high school’s swim team. ä See story. PAGE 2G