Sept. 27-30

It’s a busy time in West Feliciana and with so much to tell you, I’ll skip the introduction and go right to the heart of things. Here’s what’s happening this weekend and next:

Second Anniversary Celebration
Cypress Bar & Grill celebrates their second year, with live music featuring David Morgan & Chris LeBlanc, starting at 7pm on Sunday, Sept 30. For more information call 225-784-0992

Farmers’ Market
Yes, they’re still there every Thursday from 1 pm until 5 pm with the fresh produce from their gardens. I’m hoping to see pumpkins this week because I have a great recipe for “Dinner in a Pumpkin” that is now a family tradition. Come out and support our local farmers!

Listen and Speak Up
West Feliciana Parish residents are invited to attend a meeting Thursday, September 27 at 7 p.m. at Hemingbough with the consulting firm chosen to assist in planning the parish’s future development.
Residents will be asked to share their ideas on the parish’s future, according to the Center for Planning Excellence, which is helping the Police Jury with the master plan process. The Police Jury hired Fregonese Associates in July to develop the plan, which will address issues such as housing, transportation and economic development and provide a guide for future growth and development. Here is your chance to be a part of West Feliciana’s future.

Live Music
Fat Mama’s at The Bluffs = Friday, September 28 – Run Jane Run; October 5 – Eric Baskin
The Mag = Friday, September 28 – Delta Drifters; October 5 – Gary Bello

Music and Workshop
This Saturday night at BirdMan Dylan Sneed will sing his original songs and wow us with his guitar! 7:00 ~ there is a $5 cover for this event, students, $3. Also, Dylan's songwriting workshop at the BirdMan is Saturday afternoon: noon until 5. There are still spaces left and the fee for the workshop is $50, $30 for students. This fee includes the performance that evening . . . what a deal!

News from Varnedoe’s
Just a reminder that starting October 1, Varnedoe's will be open for a buffet lunch and a la carte dinner service on Mondays. The restaurant will also be serving a Buffet Supper after the Rodeo on Sundays ($15) until 9pm.

And they win again! Chefs Scott and Eric competed in the Baton Rouge Culinary Classic at the Holiday Inn Select where there were over 8 categories and 160 entries. At least 250 guests were present to sample competing dishes while a panel of 20+ judges awarded Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals in each category. Scott entered 4 categories and won a medal in each category ~ 3 silver medals for the Poultry, Soup, and Louisiana Nouvelle categories and a bronze for the Seafood category. Eric won a GOLD medal in the bread category and a silver in the Beef/Veal category. Best of all, Varnedoe's, as a business, was a top winner last night bringing home a total of 6 medals!!! Go by and let the guys know how proud you are to have them in St. Francisville!!

Share Life – Give Blood
Another reminder . . . the Bank of St. Francisville and OLOL Blood Center will hold a Replacement Blood Drive for Terry Osterberger on Tuesday, Oct 2, 1:30-6:00pm in the Bank of St. Francisville Parking Lot. For more information, call Lucy at 784-3235.

Archaeology Week
Hear about the findings from the dig at the site of West Feliciana’s only sugar mill on Thursday, October 4 at Old Market Hall on Royal Street. In conjunction with Louisiana Archaeology Week, the West Feliciana Parish Tourist Commission, West Feliciana Historical Society and St. Francisville Main Street will host a Wine and Cheese Reception that will feature a discussion of the recently completed Archaeological Investigations of the Star Hill Sugar Mill Site.

Digging Up the Past
Many artifacts from the 1800s have been found at Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site so on Saturday, October 06, from 11:00 am - 3:00pm is devoted to learning the art of the archaeologist. Visitors will learn how archaeologists find historic artifacts, by participating in an archaeological “dig.” Participants will be shown the proper way to excavate, and record their findings by drawing their “dig site” and the artifacts found. This program is being held in conjunction with Archaeology Week. For more information call 635-3110.

Candidate Forum #2
The Greater St. Francisville Chamber of Commerce invites you to “Save The Date!” On Monday, October 8 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. the Chamber will hold the second forum for candidates for public office in West Feliciana Parish. The event will be held at the First Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall (corner of Highways 61 and 10) so please mark your calendars! More details to follow.

Olde West Florida Day
Learn about life in Old Spanish West Florida and find out about the 1810 Rebellion time period of when the local colonists successfully fought against the Spanish Government. This program will feature living history crafts demos, costume talks, black powder demonstrations and much more. It’s all at Audubon State Historic Site, Oakley Plantation on Saturday, October 13 from 10 am until 4 pm. For more information, please call 635-3739.

Young Life FUN-draiser
The annual fall fundraising event for Young Life of West Feliciana will be October 14, 5 - 7 p.m., at The Glynns. It is going to be a fun night as adults are given a chance to be kids again! In addition to fun, food, and entertainment, the mission and vision of YLWF will be shared. Tickets are $10 and are available by calling - 634-7590 or emailing Young Life Director, Dan Vander Woude at dan@westfeliciana.younglife.org

CC Lockwood at the Library
The West Feliciana parish Library will host C. C. Lockwood on Thursday, October 18 at 6 pm. Hear the author/photographer discuss his latest book which will be available for purchase (check or cash only, please). Gift wrapping is available and for more information, call the friendly folks at the Library at 635-3364.

More Music
The St. Francisville Symphony Association announces its 2007 - 08 Chamber Music Series featuring the musicians of the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra. The first of the concerts is scheduled for Saturday, October 20 at 8 pm at Grace Episcopal Church. Other concerts are set for December 7 at 7 pm at Grace Church with a dessert reception, and on March 8, 2008 at 8 pm at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Season tickets are on sale now at the Bank of St. Francisville or by calling BRSO at 383-0500. All three concerts costs only $50 for adults, $40 for senior and student admission.

There are more events in October so stay tuned!