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Events

Learn more about our events coming soon to your area:

June 2025

 

Tuesday, June 3rd

Health and Wellness Day

9:30am-11am

NWLA Regional Reentry Facility, Caddo Correctional Center

1121 Forum Drive, Shreveport, LA

 

Friday, June 6th

PBIS Region 1 - Summer Summit

 

8:00am – 12:00pm

Jefferson Parish Government Building

501 Manhattan Blvd. Harvey, LA 70058

 

Friday June 6th

Rapides Community Baby Shower

11:00am-2:00pm

CLTCC Downtown Alexandria, 516 Murray St., Alexandria, LA

 

Saturday, June 7th

Vessel Project 4th Annual Summer Kickoff & Hurricane Preparedness Festival

5:00pm- 7:00pm

500 Broad Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601

 

Saturday, June 7th

Date with Dad

9:30 am - 2:00pm
Grand Ballroom at Xavier University of Louisiana

1 Drexel Dr, New Orleans, LA  70125

 

Tuesday June 10th

SCE: Hurricane Preparedness Ice Cream Social
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Pontchartrain Park Senior Center

6515 Congress Dr, New Orleans, LA 70117

 

Friday, June 13th

DTR Summer Camp Water Day

11:00am – 2:00pm

Rev. Percy M. Griffin Community Center

15577 Highway 15, Braithwaite, LA  70040-3205

 

Saturday, June 14th

KidFEST

11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Scotlandville Parkway

3200 Harding Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA  70813

 

Saturday, June 14th

PRIDE Acadiana

9:00am – 4:00pm

Downtown Lafayette, Jefferson Street Lafayette, LA 70501

 

Saturday, June 14th

AETNA Hosted - Celebration of Fatherhood, Father’s Baby Shower Saturday

11:00am -2:00pm

Howell Community Park

5509 Winbourne Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

 

Saturday, June 14th

New Orleans Black Pride Community Festival

11:00am – 5:00pm

Armstrong Park

701 N Rampart St New Orleans, LA 70116

 

 

Saturday, June 14th

Adapt 4th Annual Community Day

10:00am - 2:00 pm

Washington Parish Fairgrounds

100 Main Street, Franklinton, LA 70438

 

Monday, June 16th

Quarter 2 EAC Meeting

10:00am-12:00pm

4130 W Park Ave, Gray, Louisiana 70359

To join via Teams: Meeting number (access code): 236 232 570 802

Meeting password: US3KT2DL

To join by phone: +1 860-785-4641, Access code: 995 569 65#

 

Monday, June 16th

Juneteenth FIT Family Olympics

9:00am – Until

MLK Center

 2009 N. Simmons Street, Lake Charles, LA

 

Tuesday, June 17th

Juneteenth Senior Bingo

9:00am – Until

MLK Center

 2009 N. Simmons Street, Lake Charles, LA

 

Tuesday, June 17th

Resource & Wellness Fair

10:00am-1:00pm

JOB1

1307 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd New Orleans, LA  70113

 

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Pre-Juneteenth Celebration

3:00pm - Until

Xavier University student center ballroom

1 Drexel Dr New Orleans, LA  70125

 

Thursday, June 19th

Juneteenth Concert & Sauce Piquant Cook-Off

1:00pm - Until

Lake Charles Event Center

900 Lakeshore Dr., Lake Charles, LA

 

Friday, June 20th

Soul Food Fest

3:00pm – 8:00pm

Downtown Franklin

703 Teche Drive Franklin, LA 70538

 

Friday, June 20th

Barcelo Gardens Farmer’s Market

11:00 am-2:00 pm

211 Franklin Ave Napoleonville, LA 70390

 

Saturday, June 21st

Soul Food Fest Health Village

8:00am – 12:00pm

Downtown Franklin

703 Teche Drive Franklin, LA 70538

 

Monday, July 21st

KidFEST

11:00am – 3:00pm

Scotlandville Parkway

3200 Harding Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA  70813

 

Tuesday, June 24th

Curvy Girl Fitness

5:30pm – 6:30pm

AETNA CRC/ WITC

5353 Essen Lane, Suite 150, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

 

Tuesday, June 24th

Women's Health Event

4:00pm – 6:00pm

Rebuild Center

1803 Gravier St New Orleans, LA  70112

 

Wednesday, June 25th

National HIV Testing Day Event

10:00am - Until

Start Corp

235 Civic Center Blvd Houma, LA 70360

 

Wednesday, June 25th

Residents Health Fair

3:00pm – 5:00pm

Esplanade at City Park

3443 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA

 

­­Wednesday, June 25th

Interview and Resume Writing Skills

9:00am – 11:00am

AETNA CRC/ WITC

5353 Essen Lane, Suite 150, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

 

­­Wednesday, June 25th

Interview and Resume Writing Skills

1:00pm – 3:00pm

AETNA CRC/ WITC

5353 Essen Lane, Suite 150, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

 

­­Wednesday, June 25th

Mastering Mindfulness, Selfcare for Health Care Professionals

11:00am – 12:30pm

AETNA CRC/ WITC

5353 Essen Lane, Suite 150, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

 

­­Thursday, June 26th

Chef Traci – Cooking Demo

11:00am – 12:30pm

AETNA CRC/ WITC

5353 Essen Lane, Suite 150, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

 

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Makin' Groceries Mobile Market- Second Harvest

10:00am – 12:00pm

JCS Community Center

4008 US-90 Westwego, Louisiana 70094

 

Saturday, June 27th

DJ Chark Football Camp & Health Fair

2:00pm - 6:00pm

Alexandria Senior High School

800 Ola Street, Alexandria, LA 71303

 

Friday, June 28th

Mental Health Awareness Fair

10:00am-1:00pm

Pryce/Miller Recreation Center

216 Albert St., Lake Charles, LA 70601

 

­­Friday, June 28th

Game Day for Adults with "Exceptionalities”

10:00am – 2:00pm

AETNA CRC/ WITC

5353 Essen Lane, Suite 150, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

 

July 2025

 

Saturday, July 5th

ABHLA Hosted - Two Wheels to A Healthier You Bike Giveaway

9:00am – 12:00pm

Lafitte Greenway Plaza

500 N. Norman C. Francis Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70119

Registration Required: https://form.jotform.com/251555248672160

 

Thursday, July 10th

Opioid Awareness Day

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Main Branch Library

151 Library Drive Houma, LA 70360

 

Tuesday, July 15th

WBR Health Screening and Community Resource Fair

10:00am – 2:00pm

West Baton Rouge Community Center

749 N Jefferson Ave Port Allen, LA 70767

 

Wednesday, July 16th

Back to School Supply Giveaway

11:00am-1:00pm

Oberlin Farmers Market, Oberlin, LA

 

Thursday, July 17th

ABHLA Hosted - Back to School Giveaway

5:00pm – 7:00pm

Moses Community Center

1310 Cardinal Dr Thibodaux, LA 70301

 

Saturday, July 19th

Back to School Supply Giveaway

10:00am-1:00pm

MLK Center

2009 N. Simmons Street, Lake Charles, LA

 

Thursday, July 24th

Opioid Awareness Day

1:00pm – 3:00pm

East Branch Library

778 Grand Caillou Road Houma, LA 70360

 

Friday, July 25th

ABHLA Back-to-School Bash

6:00pm – 8:00pm

BREC Maplewood Park

8200 Maplewood Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70812

 

Friday, July 25th

ABHLA Back-to-School Bash

6:00pm – 8:00pm

BREC Maplewood Park

7950 Maplewood Park, Baton Rouge, LA 70812

 

Thursday, July 31st

Opioid Awareness Day

1:00pm – 3:00pm

North Branch Library

4130 West Park Avenue Gray, LA 70359

 

August 2025

 

Friday, August 1st

ABHLA Hosted – Community Back 2 School Bash

10:00am – 2:00pm

Re-Entry Solutions

1617 Branch St, Alexandria, LA 71301

 

Tuesday, August 5th

LCPD National Night Out

6:00pm-8:30pm

Lake Charles Event Center, 900 Lakeshore Dr., Lake Charles, LA

 

Saturday, August 9th

ABHLA Hosted - Back-to-School Fair

12:00pm – 3:00pm

Thrive Academy

2585 Brightside Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70820

 

October 2025

 

Saturday, October 11th

Progressive Baptist Breast Cancer Resource Fair

9:00am – 2pm

Progressive Baptist Church Community Center 2001 E Simcoe Street Lafayette, LA

 

November 2025

 

Thursday, November 20th

Community Fall Fest

5:00pm-7:00pm

MLK Center

2009 N. Simmons Street, Lake Charles, LA

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