Here are some local events happening Saturday, January 17: -Livingston Parish Farmers Market, New Covenant Church parking lot at Florida-Hummell intersection, Denham Springs, 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. denhamspringsfarmersmarket. -Denham Springs Animal Shelter dog and cat adoptions, Denham Springs Petco, all day. 664-4472. -2015 Livingston Parish Pet Fest with special guest Dukes of Hazzard star John Schneider signing autographs for all adopted dogs, veterinarian Q&A, microchipping, Livingston Parish Animal Shelter, 13525 Florida Blvd., Livingston, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Walker Animal Shelter, Denham Springs Animal Shelter, Swampy Paws Canine Rescue, The Pit Stop Rescue, Don’t Be Cruel Animal Sanctuary, Labs 4 Rescue, the LPDS K-9 Unit, Jade’s Flowers, Lulu’s Grooming and more participating. -Livingston SPCA Pet Adoption Day with small breeds, puppies and kittens, Juban Crossing PetSmart, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Foster parents needed (SPCA covers all costs). livingstonspca. -Mardi Gras Bead Wreath Workshop, ages 18+, South Library, 10:30 a.m. Supplies/beads provided, but you may bring your own medallions, bows, etc. Registration required. 698-3015. mylpl.info. -Tickfaw State Park Saturday activities: Wild Crafts for Kids (ages 5-12), 11 a.m.; Nature, Naturally (all ages), 1:30 p.m.; Wildlife Theatre (all ages), 3 p.m. 888-981-2020 toll free, 294-5020 locally. -Annual Friendship Community Benefit Center meeting, Emmanuel Baptist Church on Arnold Road, Denham Springs, 12 p.m. Bring covered dish; soft drinks provided. 571-8893. -LIGO Free Science Saturday: Topic: Light Fantastic - celebrating the international year of light, with group tours, demonstrations, films, experiments, Einstein’s Messengers, more. North of Livingston on LIGO Road. 1-5 p.m. ligo-la.caltech.edu/SEC.html. 686-3173. -Teen Anime Club (Ages 12-18), watch and discuss anime and manga, learn about Japanese culture, enjoy snacks, crafts, fan art, fan fiction, more, Denham Springs-Walker Library, 3 p.m. -Play Bingo for Pet Aid (non-profit spay/neuter organization that funds these services for the Denham Springs Animal Shelter), Sportsman’s Paradise Bingo in Denham Springs, 6 p.m. -8th Anniversary Spectacular featuring classic and new country hits, Grand Country Junction, Suma Theatre, at I-12 Exit 19, Satsuma. 7 p.m. (doors open at 5:30). 985-507-9432. grandcountryjunction. -Gospel Singing, Glory Baptist Church, 28450 Red Oak Road, Livingston, 7 p.m. Love offering taken. 665-2753. See more events from today here: --Coming Up: livingstonparishnews/arts_and_entertainment/coming_up/ --Lets Go Calendar: livingstonparishnews/arts_and_entertainment/calendar/
Posted on: Sat, 17 Jan 2015 13:00:01 +0000