Wheel House for Aug. 2
BACK TO SCHOOL
Lee Chapel AME Church Youth People Department giving away 250 backpacks and school supplies to Morgan City school students grades Pre-k to fifth at its Fellowship Hall, 609 Freret St., Morgan City, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 3. Must show enrollment or report card. For info email ethel_morrison@bellsouth.net.
CHILDREN’S DAY
Area children invited to participate in the free Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival’s Children’s Day King and Queen Event 3:30-5 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Bayou Vista Spray Park. New royalty for 2019 will be selected in a random drawing. Entry forms may be filled out at the Spray Park on the day of the drawing. There is no entry fee. Only children ages 8 to 12 are eligible to enter the drawing but all ages may attend. The new royalty will be presented at the adult royal coronation on Aug. 24 at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium and will reign over the Children’s Day Activities at 9 a.m. in Lawrence Park, Morgan City, on Aug. 31, where children are invited to participate in a host of field games, races and more.
FAMILY/FRIEND
Golden Hand Ministries, 345 Southeast Blvd., Bayou Vista, holding Family and Friends Day at 2 p.m. Aug. 4. Guest speaker the Rev. John Scott, New Magnolia Baptist Church, Schriever. Public invited.
mini parade
The Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival Children’s Day Mini Street Parade will parade around Lawrence Park, Morgan City, at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31. All children are welcome to participate. Bikes, wagons, scooters (non-motorized) and walking are allowed. Participants are welcome to dress in costume and have throws. Judging categories are Most Original, Theme Related, Festival, Bike, Walker and Group. The theme for this year is “Shall We Dance?” Registration for judging purposes is 10-10:45 a.m. Aug. 31 in front of Morgan City City Hall. The parade will begin at First Street and Lawrence Park and end at the gazebo in the park.
BERWICK
Housing Authority taking applications for all units from 8:15-11 a.m. and 1:15-3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8 and 15. Must bring birth certificates and Social Security cards for all members of the household, picture ID for all members over 18 and current proof of income. For info call 985-385-1546.