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Posted on: May 25, 2023

Low-Cost Rabies Clinic

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June 3, 2023 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
WBR Animal Shelter & Control

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Posted on: May 25, 2023

West Baton Rouge Library Events

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Events at the West Baton Rouge Library

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Posted on: September 26, 2019

Vision West

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Vision West is published quarterly as a cooperative endeavor of West Baton Rouge Parish government agencies to educate residents about projects, activities, and services in the parish.

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Posted on: October 13, 2021

West Baton Rouge Parish Alerts

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To sign up for the West Baton Rouge Parish Public Alerts please Click Here.

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Posted on: September 13, 2022

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

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If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

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Posted on: November 22, 2016

LA 1/LA 415 Connector Project

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The LA 1 / LA 415 Connector ProjectH.005121The solution to Intracoastal Waterway Bridge safety, evacuation and bottleneck issues

Support HB 578 That Dedicates Funds for LA 415 / LA 1 Connector

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Posted on: December 12, 2022

Upcoming Lunchtime Lectures

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The Museum periodically hosts Lunchtime Lectures to accompany permanent and changing exhibits. This program features guest lecturers including scholars, historians, artists and authors to name a few who speak from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.

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Posted on: March 14, 2022

Café Français

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The Museum hosts this program for those who speak French, are learning French, or simply support the French language and culture in Louisiana. Speakers of any dialect and any skill level are welcome.

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Posted on: December 27, 2022

Behind the Barn Doors

Behind the Barn Doors

The museum is excited to introduce a new monthly program, Behind the Barn Doors. Join us on the first Sunday of the month in the Big RED Cypress Barn for featured demonstrations and instructional workshops including Blacksmithing, Spinning and Weaving, an...

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Posted on: May 30, 2023

Exploration in Acadian Genealogy Workshop Series

Acadian Genealogy

West Baton Rouge Museum will be the host site for a new series exploring the challenges of Acacian genealogy research that will take place on three consecutive Saturdays: June 10th, 17th, and 24th, 2023 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Participants will engage i...

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Posted on: April 23, 2023

June Historical Happy Hour: Featuring Cajun Roots

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Please join the West Baton Rouge Museum on Friday, June 16th, 2023 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM for Historical Happy Hour. This month’s Happy Hour will feature music from the band, Cajun Roots and refreshments from Raising Canes. It will also serve as ...

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Posted on: May 17, 2023

Teachers' Institute 2023: Rivers of Inspiration

Teachers' Institute 2023

Registration is now open for West Baton Rouge Museum’s annual Teachers’ Institute set for July 17th through 19th, 2023. This year’s three-day summer professional development series is based on the life and work of Louisiana n...

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Posted on: March 19, 2023

Barn Workshops

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The Museum hosts a series of workshops led by Louisiana artists and craftsmen.  Be sure to check back regularly as we offer special programs to accompany changing exhibits.

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Posted on: January 7, 2022

Yoga Workshops

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The West Baton Rouge Museum is hosting a once a month Yoga workshop on the last Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM. Classes will be led by twenty-six year veteran instructor, Elena Moreno-Keegan with a life-long passion for living well and helping others li...

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Posted on: May 11, 2023

Christmas in July Card Party

Christmas in July Card Parts

The West Baton Rouge Historical Association’s annual Christmas in July Card Party fundraiser is right around the corner! Mark your calendars for Monday, July 24th, 2023, from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. The fundraiser will take place at the West Baton R...

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Posted on: February 23, 2022

Old Time Music Open Jam

Old time music open jam news flash

Old Time Music Open Jam is held on the second Sunday of every month from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM.  Jam sessions are open for any musician to join in to play tunes including but not limited to Old Country, Bluegrass, Cajun and folk music. The public is ...

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Posted on: March 22, 2021

Le Jam

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Jam sessions are open for any musician to join in to play traditional Louisiana songs. 

As part of its cultural offerings, the West Baton Rouge Museum is hosting this program to allow musicians to informally play acoustic instruments including fid...

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Posted on: April 18, 2023

Art & Addiction: Art by Ben Peabody

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Through his journey of recovery, Baton Rouge based artist Ben Peabody has created a compelling series of work titled, Art & Addiction. The collection consists of over 40 fascinating pieces of detailed two- and three-dimensional works of art. A captiva...

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Posted on: May 25, 2023

Parish Parks Get Turf Upgrades

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Ball fields at parks across the parish are currently undergoing major turf upgrades. Synthetic turf systems, designed to mitigate heavy rains, are being installed.

This will result in fewer game cancellations and field drainage issues in the parish. The su...

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Posted on: May 16, 2023

Speed & Agility Summer Program

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The Speed & Agility Program is a good way to keep your kids moving this summer.  It is two days (Tuesdays and Thursdays for BHS)  a week for six weeks starting June 6- July 20.  The time for the program is 6:00 PM- 7:00 PM. ...

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Posted on: May 3, 2023

Summer Camp Workers

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WBR Parks & Recreation is looking for energetic, young people to work with our day campers.  You must be at least 17 years old to work at the camp.  The summer camp lasts for six weeks beginning June 6- July 20, with 2 weeks at each ...

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Posted on: May 3, 2023

Dinosaur George exhibit

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The popular Dinosaur George Traveling Museum is coming back to the Port Allen Community Center on Tuesday, June 6.   Times for the exhibit are 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM.  Admission is free to the public.

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Posted on: March 31, 2022

Senior Spirit

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Senior Spirit is a group of 300 active seniors (age 50+) in West Baton Rouge and Iberville Parishes who enjoy traveling, walking, dancing, dining, birdwatching, and biking together. Weekly activities include aerobics, weights, quilting, card games, and co...

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