The St. Mary Chamber of Commerce’s monthly “Business After Hours” Harvest Moon Kick Off Party will be held Friday at Teche Theatre in Franklin.

The event, which will begin at 6 p.m., will feature catered food by local businesses such as Cypress Bayou Casino, The Forest Restaurant, Jeremiah’s Java, Danny’s Fried Chicken, A Little Touch of Heaven, Rain Tree Market, Centerville Market, Joe’s on the Bayou, Breaux’s Foodland and Fruits Unlimited.

The time offers a chance to relax and an opportunity to mix and mingle with friends and other business leaders in the parish.

A silent auction will be held on behalf of the St. Mary Community Action Agency.

This event is being sponsored by Hanagriff’s Machine Shop, Twin Brothers Marine, Two C’s Marine, Whitney Bank, First National Bank of Jeanerette, North American Salt Co., Franklin Foundation Hospital, Franklin Health Care, Thomson, Smith, & Leach Insurance Group, Franklin Supply, Kolder, Champagne, Slaven & Co., Antoine Luke Farms, ARL-Acadiane Renovations Ltd. and Bayou Tractor.

For more information, call the Franklin chamber office at 337-828-5608 or the Morgan City office at 384-3830.