CHURCH BRIEFS

Upcoming events at churches in Iberville Parish.

AKA CELEBRATES ANNUAL DAY AT THE CAPITOL

On June 2, 2009, members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. celebrated their 16th year of Alpha Kappa Alpha Day at the State Capitol.  More than 250 members from across the state of the Louisiana attended and were afforded the opportunity to convene with the legislators and present issues of concern to them.

5 Things to Do This Weekend (June 25-27)

This week’s suggestions: Observe Take Your Dog to Work Day, watch “Grown Ups,” watch the World Cup and/or Wimbledon and more.

Keep your children learning all summer

Just because it’s summertime doesn’t mean the learning has to stop for your kids. Everyday experiences and playtime can be turned into opportunities for both education and the development of critical large- and small-muscle motor skills. Here are some ideas.

POWERS HONORED WITH LUAU…

.LaToya Powers was honored with a luau themed bridal shower Saturday, June 27 at Masonic hall. She is shown seated with her bridesmaids

Dupont, Wisdom exchange vows

Allison Claire Dupont and Timmy Wayne Wisdom, Jr were united in marriage on Saturday, April 25, 2009. The garden ceremony, which took place at the St. Francisville home of the bride’s aunt and uncle, was officiated by Justice of the Peace, Justin Kane Mendoza.

Style at Home: Fun and fancy finds

Check out these finds: GoodLight Natural Candles; Tatutina's Yellow Dog Treat Box; and Ethan Allen's Twig Lamp.

The first of Four seasons...the Atchafalaya Basin ( Photos/article by Tryve Brackin)

When old friend Gene Seneca offered to take me into the Atchafalaya Basin to take photographs I jumped at the opportunity.

Looking Up: Eyes alone are plenty, but try binoculars!

There is a good chance many of our readers have a pair of binoculars or know someone with them. Even a lowly pair of binoculars are a valuable instrument for bringing you closer to the night sky.

LOCAL CHURCH HOLDS GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY

On Saturday, June 20 The Greater St. mark Baptist Church held a groundbreaking ceremony for the future church that they are in the process of constructing.

Ask Dog Lady: How do we cope with dog’s death?

Weekly canine Q&A, with advice on getting a new dog after a death and how to deal with a piddler.

McClay, Gales to exchange wedding vows

Jamie McClay and Kardell Gales will be joined in Holy Matrimony on Friday, July 3, 2009 at Free Spirit Worship Center in Plaquemine at 7 p.m.

Diana Boggia: Sometimes a parent needs a timeout, too

The last of three parts regarding timeouts.

Toxic cake mixes? Consider this overblown myth debunked

Have you seen the e-mail circulating about the danger of outdated cake mixes?

Yoga a perfect activity for the eco-minded

With its principles of healthy, balanced living and an awareness of our body’s connection to the elements, yoga is a natural fit with sustainability. The discipline of yoga is based in a centuries-old Sanskrit tradition that includes principles like “ahimsa,” or “doing no harm.”
 

AARP HOLDS DAY OF SERVICE

AARP Chapter 5009 of Plaquemine chose the Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Locks as their 2009 Day of Service.

Joy in a jar: Couple cans more than 400 jars a year

Martha Stewart, take note. Deryl and Margaret Schertz have been growing and canning their own vegetables for 63 years. They "put up" (that's canning-speak) more than 400 jars - pints and quarts - every year.

College Matters: Is graduate school the answer for a bleak job market?

Career counselors everywhere are fielding this question: Should I go to graduate school to wait out the economy and re-enter the job market with stronger credentials?

Book Notes: 'Ice Cold' is a frosty tale of Rizzoli & Isles

Reading “Ice Cold,” Tess Gerritsen’s newest suspense thriller, in the summer heat seems like it would be a good foil to the ubiquitous whine of the air conditioner. In Gerritsen’s latest Rizzoli & Isles novel, there’s so much snow in Wyoming ski country that it’s tough to find out where the bodies are buried.

Family Time: Create a kids room that inspires learning and creativity

Weekly family rail, with tips for a creative kids room, a review of “Takers” and more.

    You’ve built your life. Now make the most of your time, money and health.

    Want to repair or create something? This is the place to start.

    Advice on living eco-consciously — and budget-consciously.


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