Chamber plans 30th annual golf tourney
The Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce is planning its 30 annual Golf Outing on Oct. 17 at Carter Plantation in Springfield.
Registration is underway for sponsors and teams. Visit https://business.livingstonparishchamber.org/events/details/30th-annual-golf-outing-8609 for information.
Women's conference speakers set
Journalist Kiran Chawla and motivational speaker Jen Gomez are the main speakers for the Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce's Women's Leadership Conference and Expo.
Registration is underway for the event, set for 10:45 a.m. Sept. 18 at Abundant Life Outreach Center in Denham Springs.
The event brings together women from across the region for a day of connection, inspiration and growth with a variety of vendors showcasing products and services tailored to women. Speakers cover topics like personal development, wellness and leadership.
For information, visit tinyurl.com/3tznu7ha.
Children's choirs signups
The Livingston Parish Children's Choirs are accepting members through the end of August. Rehearsals have begun.
The Apprentice level is for kindergarten through third grade. Rehearsals are from 4:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. at Healing Place Denham Springs.
The Chorus is for third through ninth grades. It meets Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Healing Place Denham Springs.
The Chorale is for fourth through 12th grades and is by audition only. It meets 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays at Live Oak Church.
The Apprentice and Chorus levels are $200 a semester. The Chorale is $250 a semester.
Register at lpccsing.org. For information, contact [email protected] or call or text Barbara Walker at (225) 247-8555.
Drug awareness events planned
MO's Movement, a drug awareness and prevention program in the area, is hosting a series of meetings:
Aug. 24 in Kentwood at First Baptist Church Kentwood, 310 Ave. E. Showcase starts at 4:30 p.m. and the presentation at 6 p.m. The evening of remembrance honors those who have lost their life to drug poisoning and raise awareness about the fentanyl epidemic. It will share the stories of three people through their mothers. Sept. 2 at the LSU Parade Grounds.Oct. 8 at the Southeastern Louisiana University from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Student Union.
The Empty Chair Project will be set up at three events. It is a visual of empty chairs signifying the number of overdose deaths in the parish from January to date of event. It includes memorial and educational posters, to save lives and shield families from the devastating consequences of addiction.
Visit MO's Movement on Facebook for information.
Farmers market Saturday
Four Seasons Farmers Market opens every Saturday at 116 North Range Ave. in Denham Springs. The event includes fresh produce and crafts items. For information, call (225) 366-7241 or email [email protected].