Denham Springs kicks off holiday season
The Denham Springs Old City Hall lights up for the holiday season starting at 6 p.m. Nov. 28, 115 Mattie St.
The night starts with the Kindness Keepers Choir singing and a special guest singing Christmas songs with the audience. Santa will be on hand for free photos and the streets will be lined with sponsors giving away hot chocolate, cookies and goodies. Children can write letters to Santa, decorate cookies and play games. Amusement rides will be featured in the parking lot and wagon and train rides will be offered.
The Denham Springs Antique Village's Christmas Open House is Nov. 29 along Range Avenue. The day of shopping is from 10 a.m. to 5 pm. Denham Springs Merchants Association sponsors the event.
The Chef’s Evening and Wine Tasting Event is from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 4. Antique Village businesses will serve food and beverage from area restaurants. Get your tickets before they are gone at
The Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra performs 6 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Train Station, 198 Railroad Ave.
The Kiwanis Lighting of the Christmas Tree is at 6 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Train Station Park. Livingston Parish Children’s Choir starts the night off with the sounds of Christmas songs.
The Kiwanis Christmas parade starts at 2 p.m. Dec. 13 through the city.
A live Nativity scene will be featured Dec. 14 in the Christmas Alive program in the park. SADD students organize the night of live animals and the reason for the season.
Grinchmas in the Village is from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20 along Range Avenue in the Antique Village. Enjoy a great day of shopping in the village. This is the second year for this event. Start at Heritage House Antiques and register for the Jingle Bell event and drop your tickets in the bowls at participating stores, for a drawing for gift certificates. Join the Grinch costume contest at MT Lockers from 5 pm. to 6 p.m.
Walker Christmas celebration planned
The Walker Christmas Parade starts at 3 p.m. Dec. 6 at Walker High School. After the parade, the city will host Christmas in the Park.
Free pet food pantry supports h 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.
“Our goal is to make sure pets stay with the people who love them,” said Terri Dunlap, president of Rescue Rehome Repeat. “By assisting families experiencing a temporary setback, we can prevent animals from entering shelters and help keep pets where they belong — at home.”
Full adoption event dates and pantry distribution times can be found at .
Save the date
The holiday festivities continue when the Kiwanis Club of Walker's Christmas on the Bayou Parade on the Amite River rolls Dec. 6.