Free pet food pantry supports ถถา๕h families in need
Rescue Rehome Repeat of South Louisiana is launching a free pet food pantry throughout November to support pet owners in the Livingston and Baton Rouge areas who are facing financial hardship.
Pet food and essential supplies will be distributed during scheduled adoption events this month.
The initiative is designed to help families keep their pets healthy and at home during times of financial instability. Supplies are available while they last and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
To ensure orderly distribution, numbered tickets will be provided at the start of each event.
โOur goal is to make sure pets stay with the people who love them,โ said Terri Dunlap, president of Rescue Rehome Repeat. โBy assisting families experiencing a temporary setback, we can prevent animals from entering shelters and help keep pets where they belong โ at home.โ
Full adoption event dates and pantry distribution times can be found at .
Veteranโs Appreciation Day set in Denham Springs
A Veterans program is set for 10 a.m. Nov. 22 at Oaks Pavilion Park on Government Street in Denham Springs.
"Veteranโs Appreciation Day isnโt just a ceremony โ itโs a sacred moment of remembrance, gratitude and unity," organizers said in a news release.
This yearโs theme, โThanksgiving of Praise,โ is to remind residents "that freedom is never free โ and gratitude is more than a feeling."
The event is dedicated to veterans who served, active military, Gold Star families and first responders.
Live music by Dennis Calmes and his daughter, Jennifer, will join a guest speaker.ย
A free meal will be served.
At the library
The Denham Springs-Walker Branch of the Livingston Parish Library has a packed schedule throughout November. For more information, call (225) 686-4140 or visit .
Check out these events:
- Wednesday, Nov. 12, 11 a.m., Beginning Spanish (ages 18+): Ready to learn Spanish? Join this beginner Spanish class for adults. Registration is required.
- Wednesday, Nov. 12, 1 p.m., Seaux Easy (ages 18+) Whether you're an experienced needleworker or just want to learn to sew, you'll enjoy the fun projects made once a month during this sewing club. Please register if this is your first time joining us. All participants provide their own supplies.
- Thursday, Nov. 13, 10:30 a.m., Bilingual Storytime: La hora del cuento bilingue (ages 0-8): Interactive bilingual storytime. For children and caretakers, this program combines stories, songs and activities in both Spanish and English. Kids and caretakers will enjoy the vibrant tales and learn new words in two languages, fostering a love for reading and cultural exchange.
Save the dates
The Denham Springs Lighting of Old City Hall is Nov. 28 and the city's Antique Village Christmas Open House is Nov. 29.
The holiday festivities continue on Dec. 6 when the Kiwanis Club of Walker's Christmas parade rolls. The Christmas on the Bayou Parade on the Amite River is Dec. 6.
The Denham Springs Kiwanis Club's Christmas Parade is set for Dec. 13.