What's happening in Cenla

All addresses are in Alexandria unless otherwise noted:

Saturday

FREEDOM 5K: 8 a.m., Ft. Randolph Historic Site, 135 Riverfront St. Pineville. You can walk or run in this event. This is a color run which means that colored powder will be thrown at you as you walk or run in certain areas. Proceeds benefit the veterans' organization Team Red, White and Blue.

EASTER EGG HUNT: 10 a.m., Alexandria City Park. Kids ages 4-12 can join in the fun for 7,000 eggs filled with candy and toys. There will also be special "golden eggs," filled with a special surprise. Be sure to bring your own basket or bag.

KENT HOUSE HERB DAY: 8 a.m., Kent Plantation House, 3601 Bayou Rapides Road. Large variety of herbs, plants, trees, shrubbery, as well as arts and crafts vendors. Call (318) 487-5998.

AN EVENING OF MUSIC AND PRAISE TO BENEFIT ARTS & HEALTHCARE, INC.: 6:30 p.m., Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center. Performing at this event will be Octavia, Josh Blakesley, DC Sills, SOR and Bros 4. General admission tickets are $15 if purchased in advance. They will be $20 at the door. Patron tickets are $50 and include an after-show party. Tickets are available in the Public Relations office at Rapides Regional Medical Center and online at http://musicandpraise.bpt.me. Cenla Christian Worship Tour is coordinating the event, and all proceeds go to benefit Arts & Healthcare, Inc. For more information, go to www.ccwt.net or www.artsandhealthcare.org.

COTILE TRADE DAYS: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Cotile Lake Park, Boyce. Admission $1. Call (318) 715-1208.

AQUA FITNESS MANIA: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., YWCA on Turner Street. A preview of water fitness fun activities available at the YWCA. Free. Be sure to bring swim suit.

MOBILE PREGNANCY CENTER: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Cotile Trade Days, Cotile Lake Road, Boyce. Free pregnancy tests, free pregnancy related ultrasounds and free pregnancy related information for men and women.

ABOVE ALL: 8 p.m., Main Sanctuary, Pentacostals of Alexandria, 2817 Rapides Ave. A unique and dramatic Easter experience focusing on Jesus' final hours, telling His story, frequently using His words, utilizing drama, music and multimedia sound, lights and imaging with a cast of more than 150. Pre-show starts at 7 :45 p.m. Tickets $15-$18. Advance sales only at www.aboveall.info. Call (318) 487-8976.

BLING FOR SPRING VENDOR'S MARKET: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mary Goff Elementary School, 6900 Shreveport Highway, Pineville. This event is hosted by the Little Braves Parent Teacher Organization.

THE GOOD FOOD PROJECT: SAVING SEEDS AND MAKING COMPOST: 10-11 a.m., Main Library, 411 Washington Street. First time gardener or soldier of the soil — Learn to save seeds from your favorite veggies or flowers and get the basics on making your own compost. Call (318) 445.2411 x 1036 or 1030.

CHOIR MUSICAL: 6 p.m., New Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, 2936 Cypress and Dallas Streets. Theme is "Make a Joyful Noise Unto The Lord." Scriptural text from Psalm 100. special guest choir will be the 8th District Choir.

CHURCH PARKING LOT SALE: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Zion Hill Church, 312 Hunter St. Variety of items priced $1-5 only, all items must go

GOD OF CARNAGE: 7:30 p.m., Richard Gwartney Theatre at LSUA. Presented by the LSUA Empty Space Players. Adults are $10, students with ID are $5, seniors 65+ are $5. For mature audiences only and no late seating

SPRING WORK DAY: 8 a.m. until, Prewitt's Chapel Cemetery, Hornbeck.

DEACON'S MINISTRY WORKSHOP: 9 a.m.-noon, Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, 410 Solomon Street. Guest lecturer Rev. Frank A. Davis, pastor of Bibleway Baptist Church in New Orleans and Little Bethel Baptist Church in Amite. Rev. Tom Hamilton host pastor. Registration fee $10.

ST. JUDE'S ANNUAL PLANT SALE: 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Texas Avenue behind Midas Muffler. Sponsored by Epsilon Sigma Alpha, Alpha Alpha Chapter. All proceeds donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

YWCA LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION CLASSES: 1:30 p.m., YWCA on Turner Street. Anyone interested in obtaining or renewing their certification should attend for prerequisites and registration. Applicants should come prepared to pay the $250 fee and take the swimming portion of the test. The classes will begin in April. Call the YWCA at (318) 445-8880.

MARANATHA SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST SERVICE: 9 a.m., worship, 10 a.m. divine worship, 4615 South MacArthur Drive. Call (318) 448-4059.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHEDRAL CONFESSIONS: 3-3:45 p.m., 626 Fourth St.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH VIGIL MASS: 4 p.m., 301 Stanley St., Cheneyville.

CLOTHES GIVE-AWAY: 10 a.m.-noon, New Birth Fellowship Church, 1328 Enterprise Road. Emergency clothes (318) 442-4675.

"UNSCRIPTED" OFFERS COMMUNITY TIME TO PRAY: 6:7:30 p.m., Pentecostals of Alexandria, 2817 Rapides Ave. Call (318) 487-8976. Visit thepentcostals.org.

INGLEWOOD HARVEST MARKET: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 6233 Old Baton Rouge Highway. Call (318) 442-6398.

LOOKING AHEAD

Sunday

COTILE TRADE DAYS: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Cotile Lake Park, Boyce. Admission $1. Call (318) 715-1208.

MOBILE PREGNANCY CENTER: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Cotile Trade Days, Cotile Lake Road, Boyce. Free pregnancy tests, free pregnancy related ultrasounds and free pregnancy related information for men and women.

ABOVE ALL: 8 p.m., Main Sanctuary, Pentacostals of Alexandria, 2817 Rapides Ave. A unique and dramatic Easter experience focusing on Jesus' final hours, telling His story, frequently using His words, utilizing drama, music and multimedia sound, lights and imaging with a cast of more than 150. Pre-show starts at 7 :45 p.m. Tickets $15-$18. Advance sales only at www.aboveall.info. Call (318) 487-8976.

GOD OF CARNAGE: 2:30 p.m., Richard Gwartney Theatre at LSUA. Presented by the LSUA Empty Space Players. Adults are $10, students with ID are $5, seniors 65+ are $5. For mature audiences only and no late seating

PASTOR AND WIFE 15TH ANIVERSARY APRECIATION SERVICE: 3 p.m., Fisrt Union Historic Baptist Church, 601 Lee Street. Rev. Lynell Smith and the New Scott Olly Baptist Church family are special guests.

30TH ANNUAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE COOK-OFF: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Northwest Pavilion, 651 Samuel Drive, Eunice. Event includes music, dancing, food and fun jumps. Buy etouffee from booths starting at 11 a.m.. No admission fee. Call (337) 457-2565.

ST. JUDE'S ANNUAL PLANT SALE: 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Texas Avenue behind Midas Muffler. Sponsored by Epsilon Sigma Alpha, Alpha Alpha Chapter. All proceeds donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

AROSE TV SHOW(NALB/KALB): 10:30-11 a.m., channel 2, Christian Testimonial Talk Show in Alexandria. Seeking guests and sponsors. For information, contact (318) 613-1611 or e-mail AROSETV@YAHOO.COM today.

INTRODUCTION TO CATHOLICISM COURSE: 9 a.m., Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 600 Lakeview St., Pineville. Open to the public. For information, call (318) 445-2497 or visit www.SacredHeartPineville.com/munity.

AA MEETING: 8:30 a.m., the Hamilton House, 101 South Main St., Marksville. For information, call (318) 253-8705.

ACE BRIDGE CLUB: 1:15 p.m., open, stratified. To sign up, call (318) 445-4040 or e-mail abcbridgeclue@aol.com. Games held at 5212 North Blvd., behind Hixson Autoplex.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: 6:30-8 p.m., Hayward Activity Center, 2586 Loblolly Lane. For help, call the hotline at (318) 448-7500.

ALEXANDRIA INDOOR SOCCER: 6 p.m., Watson St. Bring Soccer Indoor Shoes or Tennis Shoes with socks and shinguards to the indoor facility on Watson Street next to the Girls and Boy Club in Alexandria. Call (318) 308-0221.

FIRST UNION HISTORIC BAPTIST CHURCH BUILDING FUND DAY: 11 a.m., 601 Lee St.

To list an event:

Call: Jacquline Johnson at (318) 487-6379

Fax: (318) 487-6488

Email: calendar@thetowntalk.com