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ALL IN THE FAMILY BY WENDY LOUP
Contributing writer
At the library …
Children and adults with special needs, as well as their families, took part Nov. 17 in Fall Family Fun
Cookie swap
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Sweeten your holiday season at the library’s annual cookie swap. At 11 a.m. Thursday, the Ascension Parish Library invites you to its Donaldsonville branch to share your favorite recipes and family traditions and learn new ones from others. Register online or call (225) 473-8052.
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Bells Jubilate
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Feel the holiday magic on Saturday with Bells Jubilate, an ecumenical bell choir led by Kay Hawthorne and sponsored by University Baptist Church. Enjoy a lively mix of your favorite carols and tunes that will make you want to sing along and celebrate the season. The festive vibes begin at 1 p.m. at the Ascension Parish Library in Galvez.
Evangelist Church in Prairieville. Games, inflatables, art activities and bingo
fun in an inclusive environment. The event was hosted by the PHOTOS BY WENDY LOUP Catholic Diocese
Leo Mudge, 9, and his mother, Erin, of Geismar, decorate a play apple pie Nov. 17, along with Lauren Broussard, a senior at St. Michael High School. St. John the Evangelist Church hosted a Fall Family Fun Day for children and adults with special needs. Twinkle the Clown asks Charlotte Sheeler, 5, of Geismar, what type of balloon animal she would like to have. Sheeler, as well as her brother Jacob, 6, also pictured, attended the Fall Family Fun Day in Prairieville.
Decorate the kids tree The library’s trees are up, but there’s one problem — they need help decorating. Stop by any Ascension Parish Library in December to choose a paper ornament, decorate it, and find the perfect spot for it to hang. While you’re at the library, make sure you have the best gift of all — your library card. It’s the perfect gift for you or anyone in your family. Sign up and get instant access to our Adventure Passes to visit a museum or nature center. You’ll also be able to pick up a board game or fun activity from our Library of Things. Or pick out a movie and have a movie night.
Ministry. A support and caregivers, as well as sensoryfriendly Masses and other inclusive events are some of the services the ministry provides.
Oak Grove Primary hosts food truck fest
The Ascension Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is holding a STEM Day from 9:30 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.
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The festival also included inflatables and craft activities for children. Bryce Broussard provided muOak Grove Primary welcomed visitors to its outdoor Prairieville sical entertainment. Elisa’s Cucampus Nov. 17 for a food truck ban Coffee and Kitchen, UgLee festival. Pizza and Boba and Boo’s BBQ The event featured a half dozen were a few of the food vendors food trucks and 30 craft vendors. on hand.
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Here comes Santa
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All Are Welcome group for parents
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STEM Day set
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. For more information, call Karen at (225) 205-8660 and follow the department Facebook page for the complete schedule.
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Chad Elzy Jr. breaks free and scores during Friday’s playoff game.
ACHS Bulldogs back in the semifinals Troy LeBoeuf
ASCENSION SPORTS
Ascension Catholic High football is back in the semifinals for the second time in three years as they beat Riverside, 40-35, in the D4 quarterfinals at Floyd Boutte Stadium. The Bulldogs (10-1) will host Ouachita Christian (12-1) at 7 p.m. Friday. The winner will advance to the
select D4 championship on Thursday, Dec. 12 at noon in the Caesars Superdome. Riverside jumped out to a 7-0 lead after a Bulldog turnover on their first offensive play. ACHS would answer with 57-yard touchdown by Chad Elzy to
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Dutchtown High senior Gabby Kling helps Anastasia Plugaru, 9, of Prairieville, choose a face-painting design Nov. 17 during Oak Grove Primary’s Food Truck Festival. ä More photos. PAGE 2G