Please visit https://keeplouisianabeautiful.org/love-the-boot/volunteer, search for Keeping Central Beautiful to view details about our event!
**2 WAYS TO REGISTER (pick ONE)**
-Email Jenn.Kimble@central-la.gov
-Visit the FB Event post at https://www.facebook.com/share/1XPsndZcVF/ and respond "going"
Wax Road is currently closed.
🎉🍳 Get ready to spice up your weekend at the Cooking in Central event on March 28-29! 🌟
Join us for a mouthwatering celebration filled with delicious food, incredible music, and fun for the whole family at the Amazing Place (10305 Blackwater Road, Central, LA 70714)!
Friday Highlights:
- 🕓 4:30 PM: Opening Ceremonies
- 🍤 5:00 PM: Dive into Crawfish, Hamburgers, and Hotdogs!
- 🎶 6:00 PM: Live music with Thomas Cain
- 🎸 8:00 PM: Get ready to dance with Parish County Line
- 🌙 10:00 PM: Park Closes
Saturday Fun:
- 🎡 11:00 AM: Carnival Opens!
- 🍽️ 12:00 PM: Delicious Lunch Plates & Kids Entertainment
- 🎤 3:00 PM: Mason Shows takes the stage
- 🏆 4:30 PM: Car Show Awards
- 🍽️ 5:00 PM: Dinner Plates
- 🎶 6:00 PM: Rock out with Chris LeBlanc Band
- 🎟️ 7:50 PM: Don’t miss the 50/50 Raffle Drawing
- 🎤 8:00 PM: Wrap up the night with Lauren Lee Band
- 🌙 10:00 PM: Park Closes
🔥 Plus, check out the amazing Car Show and Cook Off – bring your appetite and your competitive spirit!
Mark your calendars, gather your friends and family, and let’s make unforgettable memories together! 🎊🙌
👉 Share with your friends! We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉🍽️ #CookingInCentral #FoodieFun #LiveMusic #FamilyFun
Did you miss the annual State of the City Address presented by Mayor Wade Evans?
You can catch up on the latest updates on our city's progress, future plans, and much more here: https://5il.co/3ay9x
#StateOfTheCity #MayorWadeEvans #CityUpdates #CommunityProgress
Flood Safety Tips #6: Stay Safe During the Flood
-Evacuate immediately, if told to evacuate. Never drive around barricades. Local responders use them to safely direct traffic out of flooded areas.
-Contact your healthcare provider if you are sick and need medical attention. Wait for further care instructions and shelter in place, if possible. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1.
-Listen to Radio or local alerting systems for current emergency information and instructions regarding flooding.
-Do not walk, swim or drive through flood waters. Turn Around. Don’t Drown!
-Stay off bridges over fast-moving water. Fast-moving water can wash bridges away without warning.
-Stay inside your car if it is trapped in rapidly moving water. Get on the roof if water is rising inside the car.
-Get to the highest level if trapped in a building. Only get on the roof if necessary and once there, signal for help. Do not climb into a closed attic to avoid getting trapped by rising floodwater.
#beinformed
🌟 Public Tours Available! 🌟
On Saturday, March 22, 2025, visit The Wall That Heals for a guided tour at the facility! Whether you're coming as a group or an individual, there are several time slots available for you to choose from—no reservation required!
🕘 Tour Times:
9:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
📍 Event Location:
9323 Hooper Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70818
Come learn and explore! 🎉
We had the profound honor of watching The Wall That Heals pass by City Hall. This moving tribute serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by our brave service members and the enduring impact of their courage on all of us. To all who have served our country, your bravery and dedication will never be forgotten. 🇺🇸❤️
#TheWallThatHeals #NeverForget #HonoringOurHeroes
📷SHARE YOUR PICTURES WITH US IN THE COMMENTS!
Central Funeral Home welcomes The Wall That Heals. Gretchen Varnell, Community Development Representative for Dignity Memorial Greater Baton Rouge, lined the funeral home with flags to welcome The Wall That Heals! @dignitymemorial
📸credits: Everette Rabalais
🚨 FREE GAS TODAY ONLY! 🚨
That's right, you heard it! ⛽ For TODAY ONLY (until it is gone), they're giving away FREE GAS at Central Automotive and Tire! 🎉
Stop by, fill up, and get your tank topped off with no charge. 🚗💨
📅 Date: TODAY ONLY, Tuesday, March 18th! 📍 Location: Central Automotive and Tire
Don’t miss out – this is a one-day-only offer! Spread the word, tag your friends, and come grab your FREE gas before it’s gone! ⏳
#FreeGas #CentralAutomotiveAndTire #OneDayOnly #FuelYourDay #ThankYou
Arrival of Vietnam Veterans Memorial arrival TODAY, Tuesday March 18th AT 12:30pm.
REMINDER TO VISITORS & VOLUNTEERS who are able to come to welcome THE WALL THAT HEALS to the Host location of LIFE TABERNACLE CHURCH, 9323 Hooper Road, Central 70818 today at the front of the church entrance WAVING FLAGS…
PLEASE, PARK ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE BUILDING where the CHURCH BUS FLEET IS LOCATED, Or At the Haven at the Lake Cafe if you plan to have lunch. ABSOLUTELY NO Parking will allowed IN the MAIN WEST LOT in front of the Parsonage on the Blackwater Road entrance. That area is reserved for the ESCORT. Thank you
For your cooperation.
Greenwell Springs Road Closure
⭐️TOMORROW!!!!⭐️
🇺🇸 Join Us to Honor Our Veterans on March 18th! 🇺🇸
Attention businesses and community members! We need your help to create an unforgettable atmosphere as we escort the Wall That Heals through our streets — a traveling tribute to honor our brave veterans.
🗓️ Date: March 18th
🚴♂️ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Start Location: Parking Lot behind Race Trac Convenient Store, 1683 O'Neal Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Route:
-Turn Right Northbound on O'Neal Lane (1 mile)
-Cross Florida BIvd/US 190 onto Central Thruway (5.7 Miles)
- Continue Northbound on Sullivan Rd /LA3034 (.09 Miles)
-Turn Left Westbound on Hooper Rd./LA 408 (2.8 Miles)
-Turn Right into Life Tabernacle Church Parking Lot
(9323 Hooper Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70818)
As motorcyclists escort this important memorial, we invite YOU to line the route and show your patriotism and respect. Grab your American flags, wear your red, white, and blue, and let’s welcome our heroes home with pride!
🌟 How You Can Support:
- Businesses & Community Members: Bring your flags, cheer, and show our veterans the love and respect they deserve!
Let’s come together to make this a powerful and moving experience for all.
Let’s create a wave of patriotism that our veterans will never forget!
#WallThatHeals #VeteranSupport #AmericanHeroes #RedWhiteAndBlue #MotorcycleEscort #WelcomeHome #ACommunityThatCares
🍀✨ Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ✨🍀
May your day be as vibrant as a field of clovers and your heart as light as a leprechaun’s laughter! Share your St. Paddy's Day celebrations in the comments! 💚🍻
🌈☘️ #StPatricksDay #LuckOfTheIrish #Celebrate
🚨🌟 BIG NEWS! 🌟🚨
Central Automotive & Tire is closing its doors, and they need help emptying the gas tanks! They're offering an incredible gas sale! ⛽️
🛑 Gas Prices:
- Regular: $1.99
- Non-Ethanol: $2.29
(No diesel available)
🕘 Hurry in! This is happening until 9 AM on Tuesday, March 18th!
Don’t miss your chance to fill up at these unbeatable prices. Thank you for being a part of their journey! 💙
#CentralAutomotiveAndTire #GasSale #ThankYou #CommunitySupport
⭐️CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS⭐️
Join us on March 19th from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM for a fun morning of community service as we assemble the wall! No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm!
📍 Location: Life Tabernacle Church 9323 Hooper Road
Feel free to bring friends or family. Together, we can make a difference! 💪
#Volunteer #Community #MakeADifference
🇺🇸 Join Us to Honor Our Veterans on March 18th! 🇺🇸
Attention businesses and community members! We need your help to create an unforgettable atmosphere as we escort the Wall That Heals through our streets — a traveling tribute to honor our brave veterans.
🗓️ Date: March 18th
🚴♂️ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Start Location: Parking Lot behind Race Trac Convenient Store, 1683 O'Neal Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Route:
-Turn Right Northbound on O'Neal Lane (1 mile)
-Cross Florida BIvd/US 190 onto Central Thruway (5.7 Miles)
- Continue Northbound on Sullivan Rd /LA3034 (.09 Miles)
-Turn Left Westbound on Hooper Rd./LA 408 (2.8 Miles)
-Turn Right into Life Tabernacle Church Parking Lot
(9323 Hooper Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70818)
As motorcyclists escort this important memorial, we invite YOU to line the route and show your patriotism and respect. Grab your American flags, wear your red, white, and blue, and let’s welcome our heroes home with pride!
🌟 How You Can Support:
- Businesses & Community Members: Bring your flags, cheer, and show our veterans the love and respect they deserve!
Let’s come together to make this a powerful and moving experience for all.
Let’s create a wave of patriotism that our veterans will never forget!
#WallThatHeals #VeteranSupport #AmericanHeroes #RedWhiteAndBlue #MotorcycleEscort #WelcomeHome #ACommunityThatCares
📣 The Wall That Heals will be here 5 days!❣️🇺🇸 Owned by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, it is an exact 3/4 scale replica of The Wall in Washington, D.C. You don't want to miss this exhibit and education display. Please visit to pay respects to the 58,281 service members who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom💔🙏 🇺🇸
🔗Volunteer or Donate Here:
https://www.thewallthathealsbr.org/
We are excited to partner with @KeepLouisianaBeautiful and participate in #LovetheBoot Week!
We will be hosting a litter cleanup
starting at City Hall. Only together can we clean up Louisiana! Sign up to volunteer for our event, Keeping Central Beautiful, on April 12, 2025
at 13421 Hooper Road Suite 8 at www.keeplouisianabeautiful.org
#LovetheBoot #KeepLouisianaBeautiful #KeepingCentralBeautiful #acommunitythatcares #wearecentral
Flood Safety Tips #5: Flooding is a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods are the most common disaster in the United States. Failing to evacuate flooded areas or entering flood waters can lead to injury or death.
Floods may:
Result from rain, snow, coastal storms, storm surges and overflows of dams and other water systems. Develop slowly or quickly. Flash floods can come with no warning.
Cause outages, disrupt transportation, damage buildings and create landslides.
If you are under a flood warning:
-Find safe shelter right away.
-Do not walk, swim or drive through flood waters. Turn Around, Don’t Drown!
-Remember, just six inches of moving water can knock you down, and one foot of moving water can sweep your vehicle away.
-Stay off bridges over fast-moving water.
-Depending on the type of flooding:
-Evacuate if told to do so.
-Move to higher ground or a higher floor.
-Stay where you are.
#BeInformed
