Community Calendar for Oct. 29, 2009

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• Published: Oct 29, 2009

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TODAY

• ANIME CLUB: 5 p.m., Ascension Parish Library, Galvez. This month’s featured anime title is The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Free, open to teens interested in anime and manga. Popcorn and drinks will be served. (225) 622-3339.
• MURDER MYSTERY PARTY: 5 p.m.,  Ascension Parish Library, Donaldsonville. Back by popular demand, the Ascension Parish Library will be holding a murder mystery party. Participants will play such roles as Jaqueline Hyde, Juan Stephan LeGrave, and Dwayne DeNartery. Teens may wear costumes. Free and open to all teens in sixth grade and up. (225) 473-8052.

FRIDAY, OCT. 30

• JOB SEARCHING ON THE INTERNET: 10 a.m., Ascension Parish Library, Gonzales. Learn how to use the Internet as a tool in your job search. (225) 647-3955.

MONDAY, NOV. 2

• BOOKS AND MUSIC OF LOUISIANA: 6:30 p.m., Ascension Parish Library, Galvez. Celebrate Louisiana with Secretary of State Jay Dardenne as he presents his top-ten list of Louisiana books and music. Registration required. (225) 622-3339.

TUESDAY, NOV. 3

• COOKING TIPS FOR THANKSGIVING: 6 p.m., Ascension Parish Library, Gonzales. Chef Jackie Marsh from the Louisiana Culinary Institute will present cooking tips and demonstrate how to prepare a feast. Registration required. (225)  647-3955.
• TODDLER STORYTIME: 10 a.m., Ascension Parish Library, Galvez. Toddler storytime introduces new words and ideas to the learning child through simple books, rhymes, and fingerplays. For children from walking through age 2.   Parent or guardian must attend with their child. Registration required. (225) 622-3339.
• PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: 11 a.m., Ascension Parish Library, Galvez. A half-hour of stories, songs, poetry, and active play as children explore new words, concepts, and uses of language. For children ages 3 to 5. Registration required. (225) 622-3339.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 4

• TODDLER STORYTIME: 10 a.m., Ascension Parish Library, Gonzales and Donaldsonville. Toddler storytime introduces new words and ideas to the learning child through simple books, rhymes, and fingerplays. For children from walking through age 2.   Parent or guardian must attend with their child. Registration required. Gonzales, (225) 647-3955 or Donaldsonville, (225) 473-8052.
• PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: 11 a.m., Ascension Parish Library, Gonzales. A half-hour of stories, songs, poetry, and active play as children explore new words, concepts, and uses of language. For children ages 3 to 5. Registration required. Gonzales at 647-3955
• HEART FAILURE: AN OVERVIEW FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS: 10:30 a.m., St. Elizabeth Hospital Auditorium, Gonzales.  Heart failure is a serious long-term condition, but you can still enjoy the holidays by taking an active role in managing the condition and planning ahead.  Join Dr. Darrin Breaux with the Baton Rouge Cardiology Center, for an overview of heart failure and its treatment. Free, registration required. Enjoy a sampling of heart healthy holiday foods after Dr. Breaux’s presentation. To register, call Community Education at (225) 621-2906.

THURSDAY, NOV.  5

• THE 13TH ANNUAL CHEMFRIENDS EXPO COMMUNITY NIGHT: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Gonzales Civic Center, 219 S. Irma Blvd. Free, open to the public. Area companies will be doing science demonstrations to encourage interest in science. Students under the age of 18 should be accompanied by an adult. For more information, visit the expo’s Web site, ://www.ChemFriends.org.