Upcoming events in Morgan City, Franklin

On Tuesday, the Morgan City Council heard about upcoming events. The events include:
--Hearts of Hope's Take Back the Night to raise awareness about sexual violence and to support survivors will be 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 29.
April 29 is also known as Denim Day. After the Italian supreme court overturned a rape conviction on that day because the victim wore tight jeans, female members began wearing denim during sessions of the Italian parliament to show solidarity with the victim.
--Morgan City's Sunset at the View returns 6 p.m.-Sunday until sunset Wednesdays in April at the Front Street Dock. Seating, food and drinks will be available.
--Rockin' the Dock brings live music back to downtown 6-9 p.m. Fridays beginning April 10. The lineup: April 10, Deja Vu. April 17, Swampland Revival. April 24, South 70. May 1, LowDown.
--The St. Mary Parish Men's Fellowship's Plate Your Best Cook-Off will be Saturday, May 16, at Morgan City Municipal Auditorium. The cook-off will be 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. followed at 2 p.m. by a men's program with Pastor D'Andrie Cross, Roy Earl Davis, the Rev. Luis Perez and evangelist Gene Hoyt. Morgan City Main Street is putting together activities for wives during the men's program.
--Volunteers are needed for a Community Clean-Up Day 8-11 a.m. Saturday, April 18. Volunteers will meet at 8 a.m. at Morgan City Municipal Auditorium. Gloves, bags, vests and shirts will be provided.
--The third annual Oilfield Divers Rally Weekend will be April 24-28 at the Morgan City Monument Park near the auditorium. A welcome reception will be 4-7 p.m. April 24, followed by the rally at the monument at 10 a.m. April 25. An informal breakfast is scheduled for 7-10 a.m. April 28 at Morgan's Restaurant, Clarion Inn & Suites, 520 Roderick St.
--Chez Hope's Do Your Thing With A Chicken Wing will be Saturday, May 2, on the Bayou Teche in downtown Franklin. Individuals and teams are invited to take part in the wing cook-off. All registrations must be complete by April 24. For more information, go to https://www.facebook.com/ChezHopeInc.
Chez Hope offers shelter and advocacy for victims of domestic violence.