women’s service

Hosted by Women’s Department of Second Missionary Baptist Church, Morgan City, 11:45 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 30. Guest speaker sister Gina Thomas of Pilgrim Grove Baptist Church. Public invited.

saleme benefit

Blood drive for 21-month-old Stella Saleme of Patterson, daughter of Tony and Chelle Saleme, rescheduled for 3:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, at Holy Cross Elementary School cafeteria. She is being treated at Children’s Hospital in New Orleans for Pre B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. The Blood Center will be on hand. Sign up by Sept. 28 to Valerie Webster, 985-759-1473 or vvwebster@att.net.

worldcrafts

Party at First Baptist Church, 1915 Victor II Blvd., Morgan City, fellowship hall 6 p.m. Oct. 12. Items on display and catalogs to place orders for crafts made by artisans across the globe. Proceeds benefit mission work by Woman’s Missionary Union.

women of war

Fellowship Conference at Miracle Revival Center Church, 1200 Saturn Road, Bayou Vista, 7 p.m. Oct. 12. Workshop service 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 13. Free admission. For info call 985-714-3303.

public rosary

Hosted by America Needs Fatima at noon Saturday, Oct. 13, area on side of Cato, Bayou Vista. Prayers for the country, needs and to end abortion. Bring chair and umbrella. Held rain or shine.

hat rally

Soul Inspirational Choir Mother’s Club hosting its annual Sis Beverly Watson Memorial Hat Rally 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 13, at Mt. Era Baptist Church, 406 Lawrence St., Morgan City.

aarp dance

Saturday, Oct. 20, 7 to 11 p.m. at St. Mary Senior Citizens Center, 4014 Chennault St., Morgan City. Music by Southern Boyz. Tickets: advance, $6; at door, $10. For info call 384-2277.

benefit account

Special account opened at M C Bank for medical and travel expenses for Jarred Gonzales. Account is under the name of Leroy Gonzales or Susan A. Mendoza.

CHEZ HOPE

Family Violence Crisis Center's Manor House Emergency Shelter open in Franklin. The fully functioning 15-bed, 24-hour staffed shelter offers help to families in crisis. Crisis line numbers are 1-800-331-5303, 337-828-4200 or 985-449-1301. The Louisiana Crisis Line is 1-888-411-1333.

PARALYZED VETS

Of America (PVA) dona-tions welcome. Paralyzed veterans in VA medical centers throughout the United States need support. Visit the Web site www.pva.org or www.supportveterans.org to find out how to help give hope and more. Call toll free, 1-800-555-9140 for more information.