Help the museum decorate their Christmas tree with wooden ornaments from 1:30-3 p.m.

The International Club of SWLA is hosting their Christmas Gala on Sunday, December 8 at Mazen's Restaurant. Tickets are $100 per person. There will be music, food and dancing.

For more information, contact the International Club at 477-0683.

WEBINAR

Famillies Helping Families is hosting a webinar for families across the state who need assistance in accessing behaviorial health services and other resources.

Register at http://bit.ly/ResourcesWebinar

Stop by the Brimestone Museum (900 S. Huntington Street, Sulphur) to pick up your shopping passport for Sulphur’s 2^nd Annual Jingle & Mingle on December 12-14. Participants can collect passport stamps at any of the eighteen locations participating for a chance to win one of three grand prizes. Each location has additional holiday suprises for shoppers. Visit Jingle & Mingle in Sulphur on Facebook for more information.

The City of Lake Charles has several Nature in Focus events planned for the fourth quarter as part of its Partners in Parks initiative. 

The Changing Seasons Nature Walk Series will be held twice a month, alternating locations between Tuten and Riverside Parks. Participants will experience the changing seasons of Southwest Louisiana. The series will still focus on birds, but will also explore the changes in trees and other plants and animals living in these natural habits within the City. 

All walks will take place from 9 -10:30 a.m. and are scheduled as follows:

Friday, October 4, Tuten Park

Thursday, October 17, Riverside Park

Friday, November 1, Tuten Park

Thursday, November 14, Riverside Park

Friday, December 6, Tuten Park

Thursday, December 12, Riverside Park

All events are free and open to the public, but pre-registration via https://www.eventbrite.com is encouraged.

Oak Crossing has a “pop up” Christmas venue called Blitzen.  The venue will be here until the new year.  It is the first ever (in Lake Charles) immersive pop-up venue which will feature wall-to-wall Christmas decor.  It is the perfect space for private or corporate holiday parties. With kitschy holiday decor, professionally-developed cocktails and the nostalgic energy of the best Christmas party, Blitzen is sure to get even the grouchiest grinch in the holiday spirit.

 

In addition to availability for private rentals, Blitzen will also be the home to 3 special events during December.

 

Thursday, December 5th at 5:30 pm - Food Trucks invade Blitzen 

The public will be able to purchase food from one of the food trucks on site and go inside to each in a festive atmosphere.  In addition, Cajun Cafe will be hosting a cash bar in the venue.

 

Thursday, December 12th - 7pm til 11pm - Blitzen Ball 

Dress in your holiday attire and bring a date or bring your friends to enjoy “Dueling Pianos” with Ben McGehee and Julie Williams.  Cajun Cafe will provide hors d’oeuvres and holiday themed cocktails.  Tickets for this event can be purchased on Eventbrite.com for $75 each benefiting Children’s Miracle Network.

 

Sunday, December 15th - 12 Noon til 3pm - Brunchin at the Blitzen

Fill yourself with the warmth of the holiday spirit and the delicious holiday themed menu served by Cajun Cafe.  The perfect event for the entire family to enjoy……….and share it all with Santa and Mrs. Claus.  Tickets for this event can be purchased on Eventbrite.com benefiting Children’s Miracle Network.

 

For more BLITZEN information, please call or email events@oakcrossing.net.

Stop by the Brimestone Museum (900 S. Huntington Street, Sulphur) to pick up your shopping passport for Sulphur’s 2^nd Annual Jingle & Mingle on December 12-14. Participants can collect passport stamps at any of the eighteen locations participating for a chance to win one of three grand prizes. Each location has additional holiday suprises for shoppers. Visit Jingle & Mingle in Sulphur on Facebook for more information.

CDL Mentors Truck Driving School is hosting their 2^nd Graduation Ceremony at the SEED Center. This incubator client offers an extraordinary program for commercial drivers. Apart from offering guaranteed CDL permits, participants are supported and helped to get paid to train with established fleets. The ceremony will be held on Friday, December 13, at 6:30 p.m.. Mayor Nicholas Hunter will be our Keynote Speaker during the Ceremony. The SEED Center is located at 4310 Ryan Street in Lake Charles.

Stop by the Brimestone Museum (900 S. Huntington Street, Sulphur) to pick up your shopping passport for Sulphur’s 2^nd Annual Jingle & Mingle on December 12-14. Participants can collect passport stamps at any of the eighteen locations participating for a chance to win one of three grand prizes. Each location has additional holiday suprises for shoppers. Visit Jingle & Mingle in Sulphur on Facebook for more information.

Sasol continues its 5S Project at 11:30 a.m. with another cool demonstration. Third floor exhibits will be closed during this program.