Carencro Country Christmas

Saturday, December 6, 2008 - A traditional family event with area choirs, singers, and musicians providing holiday entertainment along with arts, crafts, and food booths between 9:00 - 4:00.

Place: Carencro Community Center, 5115 N. University Avenue, Carencro, LA

11th Annual, Family-Oriented Traditional Event
- Area choirs and singers and musicians providing traditional holiday music
- Booths with arts & crafts from local artists, and delicious food from the area
- Pictures with Santa at the Community Center

Christmas Activities For All Ages - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location North Regional Library next to Carencro Community Center

Carencro Christmas Children’s Parade - 2 p.m.
This traditional family parade, features seasonal floats, marching band, upholding
the holiday spirit, rolling through the streets of Carencro, ending with no other
than Santa himself.

Cost: Free (Except dance)

“Stuck in the ‘50s” - 8 to 12 p.m.
A dance with gumbo, entertainment and skits. Tickets Required

Judging for homes and businesses for Holiday Décor will be a little later this year so more people can participate.
Wednesday, 12-17-08. Winners announced 12-18-08.

Want to participate in any part of the event, singers, entertainers, artists, crafters, cooks churches, schools, organizations, please contact anyone listed below

Contact:
Event information - Margaret Rozas 337-896-6686
Holiday Décor Contest - Iva Clavelle 337-896-6946, 337-233-5521
Parade Information - Linda Campbell 337-261-9445
Library Activities - Peggy (337) 896-6323
Pictures with Santa - Jonathon (337) 886-6076
“Stuck in the 50’s” Dance - Brenda Buras (337) 288-8350

 

the “Mercredi Show” Fall Session:

Wednesday, October 29, 2008 – “Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys”

Important Notes:
Free Concert
Pelican Park Concert Stage
6:00 p.m. til 8:30 p.m.
Food and beverages available
No ice chests please!
Presented by the Parks and Recreation Commission of Carencro and the City of Carencro.

 

Fall Events Announced for North Regional Library

Memories Writing Classes for Seniors - Nov. 4, 11, 18
Valerie Miller conducts a six-week life writing course on Tuesday mornings (dates listed above), from 9:30-11:30. Classes are free, but preregistration is required. Call 896-6323, beginning Oct. 1, to register.

Craft Workshop: Take It and Make It
Designed for ages 7-12 years, held throughout the week of Oct. 27-31, while supplies last.

Basic Internet - Nov. 5; Nov. 17, 19
Here's your chance to get the most from surfing the Net. Taught by Electronic Resources Librarian Martin Cooperson (dates listed above), from 10:00-12:00 noon. The classes are free, but preregistration is required. Call 896-6323 beginning Oct. 20, to register.

Senior Safety Seminar - Nov. 12, 9:30 - 11 a.m.
For ages 55 years and older, learn how to protect yourself against identity theft and other scams pertinent to senior citizens. Participants receive free emergency car kits. Preregister beginning Oct. 27 by calling 896-6323.

Story Time - Nov. 12, 10:30 a.m.
For ages 3 - 6 years, Story Time is a special time for families to enjoy stories together.

Puppet Show: "Turkey's Thanksgiving Adventure" - Nov. 18
Free puppet show plus turkey puppet craft, 4:00 pm. For details, call 896-6323.

Story Time - Nov. 19, 10:30 a.m.
For ages 3 - 6 years, Story Time is a special time for families to enjoy stories together.

Story Time - Dec. 3, 10:30 a.m.
For ages 3 - 6 years, Story Time is a special time for families to enjoy stories together.

Christmas at North Regional - Dec. 6
Holiday fun in conjunction with Carencro Country Christmas.
• Holiday Ornament Craft 10:00 - 2:00
• Caroling in the Kaleidoscope Room 10:30 - 11:00 and 11:30 - 12:00

Carencro Country Christmas - Dec. 6
At the Carencro Community Center, a traditional family event with area choirs, singers, and musicians providing holiday entertainment along with arts, crafts, and food booths between 9:00 - 4:00. The Carencro Christmas Children's Parade rolls through town at 2:00 p.m. Call 896-6686 for more details.

Story Time - Dec. 10, 10:30 a.m.
For ages 3 - 6 years, Story Time is a special time for families to enjoy stories together.

Make Your Gift Workshop - Dec. 17
Make your gift and mix festive bath salts and create delicious chocolate dipped spoons. To preregister, call 896-6323.

Story Time - Dec. 17, 10:30 a.m.
For ages 3 - 6 years, Story Time is a special time for families to enjoy stories together.

Book Swap for Kids - Dec. 22
For ages 3-17 years, exchange books before the Family Movie Matinee from 10:00 - 2:00 pm

Family Wii Time - Dec. 29, 2:30 - 4 p.m.
Enjoy Wii sports, music, and racing games with family members. Call 896-6323, beginning Dec. 8 to preregister.

Family Movie Matinee at North Regional Library
• Pocahontas - Nov. 15, 2:30 - 4:50 p.m.
• The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe - Nov. 24, 2:30 - 4:50 p.m.
• Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas - Dec. 22, 2:30 - 4:12 p.m.

 

Memorial Donation to North Regional Library

Carencro businessman Lee Verret and wife Therese recently donated money to the North Regional Library in Carencro for the purchase of books in memory of Lester Domingue. Photographed at the North Regional Library is L] Brenda Lavergne, library staff member, with R] Mrs. Barbara Domingue. Mrs. Domingue is checking out some of the books that were purchased with the donated funds in honor of her late husband.

Donation benefits North Regional Library in Carencro

The Friends of the Carencro Library presented a $5,000 check to the Lafayette Public Library in April. The funds will benefit the North Regional Library in Carencro, and will be used to purchase books, puppets for the library’s puppet theater, and outdoor benches. Participating in the presentation were (left to right) Lee Verret, Jimmy Brasseaux, Library Director Sona J. Dombourian, Mayor Glenn Brasseaux, Nelson Quebedeaux, Friends President Abigail Richard, Charlotte Quebedeaux and Cecile Boudreaux. Along with the check, the Friends and members of the Carencro Centennial Committee also donated a centennial quilt, a Carencro centennial poster by Janice Martin, and a framed poem composed in French by Catherine Brasseaux.