Southwest Louisiana residents are taking steps to improve their heart health by participating in the Southwest Louisiana Heart Walk Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Lake Charles Civic Center.
The annual event, which raises funds to fight heart disease and stroke, America’s No. 1 and No. 3 killers, begins at 8:30 a.m. registration and 9 a.m. kickoff.
The non-competitive, three-mile walk includes teams of employees from local companies, along with friends and family members of all ages.
“Brisk walking for as little as 30 minutes a day has proven health benefits, such as providing increased energy and circulation, as well as reduced risk of heart disease,” said Cassondra Guilbeau, senior regional director of the American Heart Association of Southwest Louisiana. “The Start! Heart Walk is designed to help participants understand this critical message, join with others, and generate a renewed commitment to heart-healthy living through walking.”
Among the activities planned for this year’s event are live music and dancing, a kid’s area, games and prizes, a block party on Shell Beach Drive, a heart healthy jambalaya cook-off and a t shirt contest.
Each day, nearly 2,400 Americans die from a cardiovascular disease. That’s an average of one death every 37 seconds. A leading risk factor for heart attack and stroke is lack of physical activity. Research has also found that individuals may gain two hours of life expectancy for every one hour of regular, vigorous exercise they do.
Start! Heart Walk is nationally sponsored by Subway Restaurants®, Healthy Choice® and Astra Zeneca.
For more information or to register, visit HYPERLINK "http://www.swlaheartwalk.kintera.org" www.swlaheartwalk.kintera.org.
Inaugural Black Bayou Music Bash
October 30
The bash takes place at the poolside at L’Auberge du Lac Casino Resort at 7:00 PM on Friday, October 30. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Performances by The Toadies, Fastball & local’s favorite Magnolia Sons. Tickets are priced at $15 through Ticketmaster; general admission. Show tickets can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000
or online at www.ticketmaster.com . Tickets are also available at the L’Auberge Business Center. All major credit cards are accepted. Guests must be 21 years of age and present a valid photo ID. For more information log on to www.ldlcasino.com/entertainment or call 395-7777.
Freddie Pate’s Jamboree
October 31
Freddie Pate's Jamboree brings the Louisiana Hayride and Grand Ole Opry back to life.If you love "real classic country music", then this is the show for you. The Jamboree features an all Louisiana cast with guest singers from all over the state, comedy with the pride and joy of Flatwoods, La. "Miss Purty Purl" and of course the Jamboree band and the Jamboree Singers. All in a no alcohol, smoke free setting so it is geared toward the entire family, grandma and grandpa, mom and dad, and the kids.
The event begins at 7 PM at the Strand Theatre in historic downtown Jennings. For tickets or information call 337-779-2343 or visit www.freddiepate.com.
Blood Bayou Haunted Trail Open every Friday & Saturday night in October from 6 PM to 10 PM. Walking trails through woods & pastures. Wear appropriate shoes and clothing. Family oriented. No Alcohol. Great date idea. Part of proceeds benefit LeBleu Settlement Fire Department. Discount coupons available. Outdoor event subject to rain/mud-outs. See Twitter feed for closure info. Light concessions available. No flashlights allowed. Glo-sticks available for purchase at concession stand.$8 for adults $5 for 10 & under w/paying adult. HYPERLINK "javascript:openWindow('http://bloodbayouhauntedtrail.com');"http://bloodbayouhauntedtrail.com
Halloween Activities at Civic Center Coliseum
October 31
The City of Lake Charles Recreation and Parks Department will host Halloween Harvest Festival 2009 on Saturday, October 31, at the Lake Charles Civic Center Coliseum, from 5 PM to 8 PM. A variety of carnival style games and activities will be available for the entire family, including : bowling, space walk, balloon art, golf hole-in-one, arts and craft station, football throw, a basketball shootout and much more. The event is family oriented and free to the public. Prizes and trinkets will be handed out for players of the games. Costumes are not required. For more information, call: 491-1280.
ArtsFest Goes Global
October 31
Lake Charles, LA—2009 marks the Arts and Humanities Council’s 30th year serving the five parishes of Southwest Louisiana. One of the best-known and loved events associated with the Council is their annual ArtsFest. In celebration of this year’s milestone, the Council in partnership with the City of Lake Charles is making plans for a fascinating event to mark the day.
This year, they will stage “ArtsFest Goes Global!” on Saturday, October 31 from 10 until 2 at the Lake Charles Civic Center in an effort to foster interest in learning and provide a fun and festive day of exploration and creativity. Ten nations from around the globe have been selected: Australia, Canada, Columbia, Greece, Holland, Lebanon, Madagascar, Scotland, South Korea and the USA.
Fun facts about each, with the Country’s flag, language and traditions will be presented to area children and their families! In addition, two craft or art projects from each of the ten countries will be offered to children completely free of charge. Also in store for the day are costume contests (awarded based on authenticity, truth to theme, and age appropriateness) caricature drawings, pottery making, balloons, stage demonstrations, mouth-watering food, and a bag pipe and flag parade.
Westlake High School Band “Halloween Fright Night ‘09
October 31 and November 1
The Westlake High School Band Boosters and Students will present “Halloween Fright Night ‘09”, a Haunted House open to the public on Saturday October 31st and Sunday November 1st. The Haunted House will be staffed by members of the Westlake Ram Band and will feature ghostly apparitions, ghoulish live scenes from your favorite horror flicks and general Halloween mayhem.
The Haunted House will be held at the Westlake American Legion Post 407 at 912 John Stine Road in Westlake. Showtimes are 6-11 PM on October 31 and 6-9 PM on November 1. Admission is $8 per person and concessions will be available.
For more information, please contact JoAnn Holmes at 337-884-9882
Lake Charles Community Band
November 1
Have you ever listened to the soundtracks of some of today’s most popular video games and sci-fi flicks? Chances are, they’re familiar to you: Star Trek, Star Wars and Halo, to name a few, will be played by the Lake Charles Community Band on Sunday, November 1 at Prien Lake Park. Teaming up with the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, The City of Lake Charles and ConocoPhillips, the band will be on stage playing some of today’s “untraditional” pieces at a new time and place for the band.
On Sunday, November 1 at 3:30 PM we will have the band at the Indian Bay Pavilion at Prien Lake Park for a free fall concert – open to the public. The band would like to invite everyone out for a great fall afternoon in the park with some great music to begin their 2009-2010 musical season. Take the familiar sounds of Indiana Jones, Dr. Who and more to a new level!
In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held at the Lake Charles-Boston Academy of Learning Auditorium.
For more information on the concert, or more information on the band, please visit www.lakecharlescommunitband.com. The band is always looking for new people to join the band and all talent levels and ages are welcome.
Affaire d’ Art
November 5
The event will be held from 6-9 PM at Prien Lake Park-Harbor’s Edge Pavilion.
Tickets are $125 and admit two people. The ticket allows the holder one piece of art (one piece of art per ticket). Tickets will not be sold at the door.
There will be food, entertainment and a bar.
This community event showcases the talents of our local artists here in SWLA. Students, as well as, seasoned professionals have equal opportunity to show what they can do. Proceeds from Affaire d’ Art will be used to help provide scholarships for art students attending McNeese State University, as well as, subsidizing art workshops from visiting artists and to help promote art awareness in Louisiana. Those interested in purchasing a ticket can contact Tabitha Bateman 337-263-1555.
“The Long Christmas Ride Home”
November 11-15
McNeese Theatre Bayou Players will present “The Long Christmas Ride Home” at 7:30 PM, November 11-14 with a 2 PM matinee Sunday, November 15. Performances are in Ralph Squires Hall, Shearman Fine Arts Center on the McNeese campus.
“ The Long Christmas Ride Home” combines various theatrical forms, a humorous and heart-wrenching play, beautifully written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Paula Vogel. This family drama, where past, present, and future collide on a snowy Christmas Eve, proves that magic can be found in the simplest events of life. Staged as a “puppet play with actors,” the action provides a moving and memorable study of an American family careening near the edge of oblivion. For mature audiences. “The Long Christmas Ride Home” is McNeese Theatre’s American College Theatre Festival production. Joy Pace is director.
Ticket prices are $15 for adults; $10 for senior citizens, McNeese faculty/staff, and students (K-12). McNeese students are admitted free with a current ID. Box office is open 10 days prior to production opening date, weekdays from 6 PM-8 PM and Saturdays,
10 AM-noon. For reservations call 475-5043.
“Murder Most Foul”
November 7, 14, 21, 22
A Lakeside Theatre presents "Murder Most Foul" as part of it's Shakespeare in the Park Series. In Murder Most Foul, one of Shakespeare's most evil characters, Iago, tries to evade judgment by placing judgment on others. This tale explores Shakespeare's plays and their murders, plots, villains, and not so likely villains! Saturday November 7, 2009; Saturday November 14, 2009; Saturday November 21, 2009; Sunday November 22, 2009; 3:00 PM for each event at the Lake Charles Civic Center Ampitheatre.
Tickets are $10.00 for Adults $5.00 for Students/Seniors/Children (under 10 years). This show may not be suitable for young children. To order tickets visit www.lakecharlestheatre.com or call 337-540-6916.
Delta Downs Thoroughbred Meeting
Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel is in the final stages of preparation for its 2009-2010 Thoroughbred Meeting. The 90-day stand will run from October 14 through March 20 with live programs scheduled to take place each Wednesday through Saturday night.
Race fans will notice a few changes during the upcoming season, which will include an earlier post time each day of 5:55 PM (CST), a new minimum price in the Trifecta wager of just .50 cents per bet, and some new faces in the horsemen’s ranks.
staggering total of 88 scores.
The major stakes this season will take place on Delta Jackpot Preview Night, Friday, November 6, Delta Jackpot Night, Friday, December 4, and Louisiana Showcase Night, Saturday, February 6.
Delta Jackpot Preview Night will feature six stakes races headed by the $175,000 Jean Lafitte and the $125,000 My Trusty Cat. The Jean Lafitte is the major prep race for Boyd Gaming’s $750,000 Delta Jackpot Stakes (Grade III), and the My Trusty Cat is a stepping stone to Boyd Gaming’s $500,000 Delta Princess Stakes Powered by Youbet.com (Grade III).
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