New Poet Laureate named
The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, along with Gov. Jeff Landry, has announced the state’s newest Poet Laureate, Gina Ferrara. As Louisiana Poet Laureate for the next two years, Ferrara will travel the state encouraging fellow Louisianans to explore and engage with poetry. The Poet Laureate will be available for public programming, including readings, workshops and lectures, at venues across Louisiana during her tenure.
Dine for Nine
Dine for Nine with the Joe Burrow Foundation on Sept. 9, as participating restaurants are committing 9% of their proceeds on Sept. 9 to help local youth in our communities. Baton Rouge’s participating restaurants are: Edible, Overpass Merchant, Curbside, Stab’s Steak and Seafood, Crafter Nibbles, Buffalo Wild Wings, Supper Club, Gail’s Fine Ice Cream, Marco’s Pizza, Phil’s Oyster Bar and Seafood and The Little Village.
Save the Date: Cat Tales and Cocktails
Cat Haven has announced the date for its annual gala, which helps raise funds for cats and kittens. The organization is looking for items to donate to the live or silent auction. Call Holly or Harriett at (225) 636-2680.
The gala is scheduled for 6 p.m. Nov. 1, at The Crowne Plaza, 4728 Constitution Ave., Baton Rouge. The festivities will include live music by Partly Cloudy, a wine pull, costume contest, auction and more.
Church expands Love Your Neighbor ministry
First United Methodist Church of Baton Rouge is celebrating the arrival of its new Love Your Neighbor van, a larger and more comfortable vehicle that will enhance its Sunday morning outreach to the unhoused community. Every Sunday, Love Your Neighbor volunteers prepare and serve breakfast, distribute essential supplies and build relationships with neighbors across Baton Rouge.
The new van provides more space and comfort for volunteers, better storage for the team to carry socks, T-shirts, tennis shows and other much-needed items, and improved climate control with reliable heating and cooling…