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February 9, 2018
Monday’s yucky weather!
February 9, 2018
CHILI COOK-OFF
The Krewe of Mardi Gras presents | their annual chili cook-off. Join area chefs at this all day event for live music, a live auction, and of course delicious chili! For more information, j please call 985.851.1153.
JAN. 13
HOUMA AIRBASE
GROUP FITNESS PROGRAM LAUNCH
Bayouland YMCA is launching their group fitness classes which include Body Combat, Body Attack, Body Pump, CxWorx and more. This free event allows attendees to sample each program’s exercise.
JAN. 13, 8:30 A.M.
BAYOULAND YMCA, HOUMA
MOTHER/SON NERF WAR
Let the battle begin! Arrive battle ready with your nerf guns and ammo. The battlefield will be located in the Kidblast Worship Center. Photo booth and snacks will be available in the neutral zone.
JAN. Hp 5-7 P.M.
HOUMA FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
LIFESTYLE CHANGES – WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
Join the Wellness Education Center of Thibodaux Regional for this eight session program to manage your lifestyle and lose weight. The program teaches you to make changes in your lifestyle to promote healthy eating and regular exercise. Topics include the basics of weight loss, meal planning and portion control, physical activity and eating out, and more. Instructors are Registered Dietitians Rebecca Roussell and Alyce DeGravelle and Registered Nurses Katie Richard and Wendy Naquin. Cost is $75.
JAN. 15-MARCH 12, 5:30-6:30 P.M.
WELLNESS CENTER OF THIBODAUX REGIONAL, THIBODAUX
KING CAKES AND KOCKTAILS
Cannata’s presents King Cakes and Kocktails, an event to benefit CASA of Terrebonne. Enjoy samplings of premium liquors, fine wines and the best king cake in Louisiana. Tickets are $40 in advance or $50 at the door, and can be purchased at any Cannata’s location or at the CASA office.
JAN. 18, 6-8 P.M.
GRAND BAYOU NOIR, HOUMA
BENEATH THE WEIGHT
Terrebonne Parish Main Library has partnered with Paul Waldman, program manager at SelfCare Health Initiatives, to provide a three-week program titled “Beneath the Weight.” “Beneath the Weight” is a free program that targets weight-related concerns such as overeating and emotional eating with interactive workshops that build support among participants. The program’s main focus is mindfulness and understanding rather than diet, exercise, or medication. Participants communicate with each other to address why and when they overeat. Registration preferred. Please call Jessi Suire at 985.850.5301 for more information. Dates and themes are as follows:
JAN. 17 – DISCOVER WHY YOU OVEREAT
JAN. 24 – BUILD YOUR OWN RIGHT-WEIGHT LIFESTYLE
JAN. 31 – NUTRITION, CONDITIONING, AND GROUP SUPPORT 6 P.M.
TERREBONNE PARISH MAIN LIBRARY, HOUMA
CELEBRATE A.A. MILNE’S BIRTHDAY AT THE CHOCTAW LIBRARY
Celebrate Winnie-the-Pooh creator A.A. Milne’s birthday with a special story hour. Children can enjoy a story, craft, and snack in honor of Winnie-the-Pooh and his creator.
JAN. 18, 4 P.M.
CHOCTAW BRANCH LIBRARY
WRITE A LETTER TO WINNIE-THE-POOH!
Visit the letter station to write to letter to Winnie-the-Pooh. Winnie will respond to all letters which may be picked up on Jan. 18 at the “Hundred Acre Wood Celebration” Join us as we celebrate Winnie-the-Pooh Day with a special story time followed by crafts from 1-2 p.m.
JAN. 8 – JAN. 17 (LETTER WRITTING)
JAN. 18, 1-2 P.M. (EVENT)
DULAC BRANCH LIBRARY
WAYNE TOUPS
Enjoy the music of Grammy winner Wayne Toups. Toups picked up the accordion at age 13 and hasn’t put it down since. He mixes Cajun sounds with the rhythms of zydeco, adding elements of soul music and Southern rock. He calls the rewed-up result “zydecajun,” and his electrifying group, “a Cajun fusion band with a rock ‘n’ roll attitude.”He has recorded more than a dozen albums and toured to more than 20 countries
JAN. 20
VENUE 182, 7 P.M.
LEAD THE PACK: A RELAY FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
JC Advance Foundation’s Relay Race for Excellence will raise money for private schools in Thibodaux including St. Joseph, St. Genevieve, E.D. White and eLearning Academy. The Relay is open to everyone, not just runners. The hope is to have parents, grandparents, teachers, or students participating on 3-man teams together. Each person will complete a mile of the three-mile race. Registration fee is $75 per team and the deadline to register is January 12. Contact Paula Rome at 985.688.4812 for more details.
JAN. 20
E.D. WHITE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
STEVE MARTIN & MARTIN SHORT: AN EVENING YOU WILL FORGET FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIVES
JAN. 21, 3 &8 P.M.
SAENGER THEATRE. NEW ORLEANS
HOUMA-TERREBONNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 89TH ANNOAL BANQUET
Join Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce for its annual celebratory banquet. Attendees enjoy a dinner, drinks and entertainment. The Chamber’s newly installed officers, outgoing officers and board members are recognized, along with a host of other awards. Keynote speaker is Phil Roop, international inspirational and motivational speaker. Tickets are available online and must be purchased in advance.
JAN. 24, 6-9 P.M.
HOUMA-TERREBONNE CIVIC CENTER
CHILDREN’S MINI PARADE
It’s Carnival time! The Krewe of Aphrodite and Cannata’s will host the annual Children’s Mini Parade. Children 12 and under are invited to decorate a mini float, and throw beads, candy and trinkets to parade-goers. No motorized floats, please. Prizes will be awarded for Best Individual Costume, Best Group Costume and Best Float. Registration begins at 10 a.m.
JAN. 27, 11 A.M.
CANNATA’S FAMILY MARKET
