Posted on 01 May 2012.
The RocketKidz Rookies Triathlon is back! Grab your racing gear and head out to theLiberty Lagoon Water Park, on Saturday, June 12 at 7 a.m. for a morning full of fun. BREC’s RocketKidz Rookies Triathlon is an event that introduces children ages 3-10 to the sport of triathlon. Triathletes transition from swim to bike to [...]
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Posted on 24 April 2012.
Area youth will participate in Lemonade Day’s “Best Tasting Lemonade” contest on Thursday at The Mall of Louisiana. The event, which kicks-off South Louisiana Lemonade Day festivities, will be judged by local media personalities. The contest is open to youth of all ages and it’s not too late to join the fun! Contest participants must [...]
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Posted on 24 April 2012.
Local food writer, Jay Ducote, celebrates one year of radio fit for human consumption this week with the BiteandBooze.com Radio Show presented by Calandro’s Supermarket. The show grew out of Ducote’s blog, www.biteandbooze.com, and was introduced one year ago on April 23, 2011 with Talk 107.3 FM’s switch to an all-talk format. The show features interviews with members of the [...]
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Posted on 24 April 2012.
BREC’s Highland Road Park Observatory, 13800 Highland Road, to host Sixth Annual International Astronomy Day Sat. April 28, 3-11 p.m. In the spirit of the Louisiana Bicentennial Celebration, BREC’s Highland Road Park Observatory welcomes all visitors to learn about the wonders of physical science in the area. Patrons learn what the sky looked like in [...]
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Posted on 17 April 2012.
The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council has teamed up with BREC to host a Youth Fitness Challenge in an effort to fight childhood obesity, as well as promote active and healthy living among Baton Rouge youth. Not only will this exciting event feature a series of physical activities, it will also give the youth a chance [...]
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Posted on 17 April 2012.
Thursday, May 3, 2012 6:30 pm – 10 pm Louisiana Governor’s Mansion 1001 Capitol Access Road Hosted by: Coach Les and Kathy Miles • Delicious Mexican cuisine by The Edible Event and Serrano’s Salsa Company • Live and silent auction which will include wooden serving trays created by renowned local artists • Fine wine cork [...]
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Posted on 05 April 2012.
Baton Rouge, LA, resident Carol Harrison is partnering with her local library system during April, Parkinson’s Awareness Month, to make it an even greater resource of information for people living with Parkinson’s. During the month of April, the East Baton Rouge Parish Library System will offer free educational materials about the disease and hold two [...]
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Posted on 03 April 2012.
BREC offers summer camp registration for East Baton Rouge Parish residents beginning Saturday, April 14 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and on Tuesday, April 24 at 3 p.m. for out-of-parish residents. Parents or guardians may register in person at the facility of their choice or online at select locations. This summer, BREC offers athletic camps, extreme [...]
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Posted on 02 April 2012.
Representatives from CAAWS will be available to help volunteers sign up for opportunities with CAAWS at the Jones Creek Regional Branch Library, 6222 Jones Creek Road, on Wednesday, April 18, at 6:30 p.m. The program will include a visit with therapy dogs. The Capital Area Animal Welfare Society is a non-profit organization committed to the [...]
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Posted on 31 March 2012.
Mayoral candidate Mike Walker will be having a meet & greet on Thursday, April 5th, 2012. The event will be held at 18868 Old Scenic Highway in Zachary. It is hosted by Paul Carroll at his residence. Children are welcome, and there will be free food and beverages for everyone. Mike encourages everyone to bring a friend, family [...]
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Posted on 26 March 2012.
BREC will close the North Sherwood Forest Community Park recreation center, 3140 N. Sherwood Forest Dr., from March 26-28 to repair damages incurred in a fire on March 20. A tar pot on the roof caused a fire at the North Sherwood Forest recreation center on Tuesday, March 20. Several patrons were inside the center [...]
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Posted on 22 March 2012.
Mayor-President Melvin L. “Kip” Holden and his wife Lois will celebrate the Mayor’s Annual Family Bike Day on Saturday, March 31, by leading a bike ride along the recently completed segment of the Mississippi River Levee Bike Path. This year’s ride will begin at BREC’s Farr Park and take bicyclists along the levee bike path [...]
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