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Kids Eat Free Halloween Edition – Baton Rouge & Beyond

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Trick-or-treaters can get a lot more than free candy this Halloween. A Halloween costume is also the ticket to a smorgasbord of free and cheap meal deals and goodies for kids of all ages at many locations in Baton Rouge and beyond! Plus, who has time to cook dinner on Halloween night? Below you’ll find our list of Kids Eat Free or discounted offers as well as deals on Halloween in Baton Rouge.  

As always, we do recommend calling to confirm before you head out to the restaurant of your choice.

Kids Eat Free on Halloween

Kids Eat Free Halloween Edition

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill 

Applebee’s is offering a Kids Eat Free special on Halloween. Families who dine-in at their local Applebee’s restaurant Oct. 31 will receive two free kids’ meals with the purchase of each adult entrée. The offer is good for children 12 and younger. They can choose entrees off of the Applebee’s Kids’ Menu, including a side dish, and juice, milk or chocolate milk. Check with your closest location.

Chipotle

From 3 p.m. to close Halloween, it’s Boorito time. Go to any participating Chipotle in costume and get a burrito, bowl, salad or order of tacos for $4.  Visit www.chipotle.com to find a location near you.

International House of Pancakes

Through Nov. 3 from 4 to 10 p.m. daily, kids 12 and under get a free kids meal entrée with each purchase of an adult entrée.  Visit http://www.ihop.com for a location near you.

Sonic 

Corn dog lovers can enjoy 50-cent dogs-on-a-stick all day on Halloween, Oct. 31. Visit www.sonic.com to find a location near you.

Whole Foods Market

Through Nov. 5, Prime members get 50% off all frozen pizzas.

Chuck E. Cheese

Chuck E. Cheese is celebrating Halloween with a number os specials all month long. Learn more here. 

Main Event Entertainment

 Trick-or-treating throughout the center and a FREE $10 video gameplay for each guest dressed in costume.

 

Kids Eat Free in Baton Rouge at These Locations on Thursday 

We always recommend calling the location to confirm!! 

Piccadilly

Children 12 and under eat for $1.99 11am to 4pm

View our full Kids Eat Free in Baton Rouge guide here!

Mrs. Heather’s Pumpkin Patch 2020 – What to Expect

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This past Sunday we visited Mrs. Heather’s Pumpkin Patch with our 18-month-old daughter and family friends. The weather was perfect and it was a great way to kick off the Fall. Some of you, like me, may have seen tons of families pick strawberries on this farm back in the spring and have been wanting to check it out! We put on some festive outfits and made the quick 50-minute drive to Hammond.

Mrs. Heather's Pumpkin Patch

I do want to preface this by saying during these COVID times, the crowds were much heavier than we expected (but then again, it was 60 degrees and not a cloud in the sky on a Louisiana Saturday). There wasn’t a mask mandate since the farm is acres upon acres but nonetheless, we tried to keep our distance as best as possible.

Entrance is free for adults and children are $8 which includes a pumpkin for each child to bring home. (TIP: Bring cash, $3 fee for using a credit card)

Mrs. Heather's Pumpkin Patch

The farm has almost every activity you can think of, and for an older child, I imagine you could spend hours there. There was a giant jumping pillow, many varieties of swings, hopscotch, a corn maze, tunnel slides, zip-lining, seesaws, face painting, and pumpkin painting. There were also TONS of picture opportunities like sitting on haystacks decorated for fall, cutouts throughout the property.

Mrs. Heather’s Pumpkin Patch Activities:

Pick a Pumpkin from the field
Zip line
Jumping Pillow
Tunnel Slide
Face Painting
Duck Racing
Pedal Tractors
Hay Maze
Milk a Cow
Roll Down the Hill
Catch Mrs. Heather telling how pumpkins grow
Merry go round
Play Horse Shoes
Weigh & Measure your pumpkin
Paint a pumpkin (weekend only)

Mrs. Heather's Pumpkin Patch

 

I have seen pictures and talked to some friends who visited Mrs. Heather’s Pumpkin Patch on a weekday and it was incomparable in crowd size. It looked like they had the farm to themselves! I think if we went back, I would plan for a weekday.   

In any pre-COVID times, we would have taken our daughter to do a lot of the age-appropriate activities, but we distanced ourselves from many of the crowded activities and did things like the corn maze, walking around the property, and, of course, playing with the pumpkins.

 

Mrs. Heather's Pumpkin Patch

Since our daughter is on the younger side and couldn’t do all of the activities, we stayed for about two hours which was plenty for her. If I had older children, I would suggest packing drinks, snacks, and even lunch. We saw some families having picnics on the property and it seems as though you are allowed to bring in ice chests, wagons, chairs, etc for a long afternoon of fun.

 
Mrs. Heather's Pumpkin Patch
 
I hope you enjoy our photos and the above tips from our afternoon at Mrs. Heather’s Pumpkin Patch!
 

Christy was born and raised in Mandeville, came to LSU to study PR, and after meeting her husband and finding a job she has stayed in Baton Rouge ever since! She’s a stay-at-home-working-mom to Lucy (1) who she loves watching grow and learn each day. In her free time, Christy, her husband Harold, and Lucy enjoy being outside, trying new restaurants, traveling, and finding any excuse to decorate the house, cook, and have friends over.  

 

2020 Pumpkin Patch

Visit the Baton Rouge Family Fun 2020 Baton Rouge Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze Guide for a full list of fall fun in Baton Rouge and beyond. 

2020 Baton Rouge Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze Guide

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While this year may look different, there is still much to look forward to… we get a taste of cooler days, pumpkins, cute costumes, and a few fun events. We have compiled our list of fun fall pumpkin patch & corn mazes! Don’t miss our favorite spots around the Red Stick to find your perfect pumpkin, create some fall family memories, and take a hayride or two. As with previous years, we have included events and activities taking place in Baton Rouge and beyond. 

While every effort has been made to ensure this information is accurate, we encourage you to contact the patch directly to verify that all details are correct and have not changed. If you have information on a Pumpkin Patch or corn maze that we missed, please let us know!

Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze Guide

AgCenter Botanic Gardens Corn Maze

Corn Maze at Burden

Corn Maze Saturday

The LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens Corn Maze is a family-friendly day of fall fun with numerous farm-related activities. Join the crazy mazy fun every Saturday in October with hayrides, zip lining, face painting, Bayou Goula’s Petting Zoo, pumpkin decorating, and more! Enjoy hamburgers, food from local vendors, and corn inspired snacks like corndogs and popcorn.

October 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2020 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

Tickets for this year’s Corn Maze must be purchased in advance for scheduled 2- hour time experiences here at BonTemps Tix!

Ticket Times:
Morning: 10 a.m. – noon
Midday: 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Afternoon: 3 – 5 p.m. 

This year’s theme is “Harvest Some Happiness”.

The LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens Corn Maze is a family-friendly day of fall fun with numerous farm-related activities in a safe, socially distanced environment.
Enjoy some crazy, mazy family fun as you find your way through the maze. The fun continues every Saturday in October. Admission is $15 per person and, free for children 3 and younger. Corn Maze is Baton Rouge’s most aMAZEing event! Become a member! Family members receive 4 tickets to Corn Maze for free!

Due to COVID-19 and state mandate, masks must be worn in any area where social distancing is not possible. Children under the age of 8 are exempt. 

Activities will include:

  • Corn Maze
  • Sunflower Fields 
  • Pumpkin Patch 
  • Petting Farm 
  • Hayride
  • Satsuma picking
  • Hay Mountain
  • Rock Rascal Treasure Hunt 
  • Take home crafts
  • Picnic Area with local food vendors

Click here for full details! 

WHEN: October 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2020 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 
WHERE: Burden Museum & Gardens 4560 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

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Jefferson United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch

Family fun in a safe environment All proceeds support area Missions.

PATCH OPENS! WED 10/7

WEEKDAYS 11AM TO 6pm | SATURDAYS 9AM TO 6pm | SUNDAYS 12PM TO 6PM

The Pumpkin Patch is the largest mission project at JUMC. All net proceeds are distributed to local missions, plus help fund our youth mission trip. Last year they were able to donate thousands of dollars – all because of the volunteers willing to work the patch. Plus, with the Kick-Off event, new people can experience JUMC.

WHEN: Starts 10/7
WHERE: 10328 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70809 

Ascension Parish

Baton Rouge Pumpkin Patch

NewSong Church Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival

The NewSong Church pumpkin patch at the corner of Old Perkins and Bluff Road in Prairieville will be open starting Monday, October 5th through October 31st.  
Hours are 2pm – 6pm Monday – Friday, 10am – 6pm on Saturdays, and 12pm – 6pm on Sundays.

Baton Rouge Pumpkin Patch

 Pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, as well as various types of gourds from the Navajo Indians in Northern New Mexico will be available for purchase. 

NewSong will also host a FREE Fall Festival on Saturday, October 17th from 4pm – 6:30pm. 

Fall Fest

WHEN: October – Hours are 2 pm – 6 pm Monday – Friday, 10 am – 6 pm on Saturdays, and 12 pm – 6 pm on Sundays.
WHERE: 18465 Old Perkins Rd, Prairieville, LA 70769 Phone: 225-313-6736

Livingston Parish

Mrs. Heather's Pumpkin Patch

Mrs. Heather’s Pumpkin and Strawberry Patch

See our full review of Mrs. Heather’s Pumpkin Patch and what to expect in 2020. 

Pick a Pumpkin from the field – Activities include: zipline, Jumping Pillow, Tunnel Slide, Face Painting, Duck Racing, Pedal Tractors, See Cotton, Growing, Hay Maze Milk a Cow Roll Down the Hill Catch Mrs. Heather telling how pumpkins grow Merry go round Play Horse Shoes Nature Trail Lots of places to take pictures Weigh & Measure your pumpkin, Bring a Picnic Lunch, Paint a pumpkin (weekends only) 

WHEN: Sep. 26th through Nov. 8th – Daily 9:00am – 5:00pm
WHERE: 31458 La 43 Hwy, Albany, LA 70711. Phone: 225-567-3493
ADMISSION: Kids (newborn & up): $8 per child Adults: Free

Faith Crossing UMC Pumpkin Patch – Closed this year due to COVID. 

Closed this year due to COVID. 

 

East Feliciana Parish

Barn Hill Preserve Pumpkin Patch 

Barn Hill Preserve pumpkin patch

Barn Hill Preserve’s pumpkin patch will be going on every weekend in October! Guests will participate in fun Fall related activities and get to experience the beauty of the preserve. They will have activities ranging from animal shows, hayrides, and mini animal encounters to picking pumpkins out of the patch. 

WHEN: Starting the first week in October – Saturday’s & Sunday’s 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Barn Hill Preserve 11342 LA-955, Ethel, LA 70730 – 225-286-3003
ADMISSION: $15 per person at the door. 

Tangipahoa Parish

Liuzza Land Pumpkin Patch Corn Maze

Liuzza Land Pumpkin Patch  – Closed this year due to COVID. 

Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch – The maize if full of scarecrows, dead ends, and bridges to excite you as you make your way through! Each scarecrow holds a hole puncher of a different shape which you will use to punch your card to help guide you in the right direction.  Pick pumpkins right off the vine or choose a pre-picked one from our pumpkin patch. One pie pumpkin is included with every admission. Activities include: Pumpkin Tattoos & Painting, Tunnel Slides, Swings, Diggers & A Jumping Pillow, Goat Feeding, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Pioneer Playhouse, Horse Drawn Wagon Rides. 

WHEN: Closed this year due to COVID. 
Where: 56188 Holden Cir Amite, Louisiana 70422

St. Helena Parish

Cajun Country Corn

Cajun Country Corn has been farming food and fiber for over 30 years. They started their corn maze in 2000 and have been doing it ever since. In addition to the regular maze, they open up a portion of the maze on Friday and Saturday nights for haunting. Other spooky attractions include the haunted trail, board maze, and zombie paintball. You can also enjoy the pumpkin blaster, corn cannon, and other farm attractions while you are there. Pine Grove, LA – 7 Acres
Haunted Nights in October
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Cajun Country Corn Maze

WHEN: ​Open OCTOBER 10th- NOVEMBER 29th | Friday 5pm – 9pm, Saturday 9am – 9pm, Sunday 11am – 6pm
WHERE: The corn maze is located in Pine Grove, LA on  Hwy 16. The maze is located 1 mile east  of 42360 (Napa Auto) in Pine Grove, and five miles west of 35999 (Bear Creek Western Store) in Montpelier, LA 
ADMISSION: Click here for full details on packages and pricing

Cajun Country Corn

Baton Rouge Family Fun will always bring you the best in Family Friendly events in Baton Rouge and beyond. This post will be updated as new events are listed, check back for more Baton Rouge Family Fun!

 

Visit our Family Friendly Baton Rouge Fall Events for a full list of fall fun in Baton Rouge and beyond. 

 

Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids in Baton Rouge – First Look

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Baton Rouge families with children have a new option for family-friendly haircuts thanks to the recent opening of Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids in Baton Rouge. This innovative, fun-filled kids salon located off Highland Road specifically caters to kids. 

All regular haircuts include a complimentary wash, fun chairs, lollipops, balloons, and of course, lots of fun. Sharkey’s even makes the first haircut’ a special occasion with a certificate and before/after photograph. Older kids and adults can play video games in the “Tween Lounge” or just relax and watch a movie. Feeling glamorous? Girls can get pampered in Sharkey’s Glamour Room. You can even come with your child for a Mom & Daughter or Dad & Son package, making the experience something for the whole family. 

Sharkey's Cuts for Kids

Want a special Salon Birthday Party for your child??? At Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids, the birthday girl and her friends will have an extra special “Glamour” Day in its special “Glamour Room” where your birthday girl and her friends will be treated like a star. Each girl will be pampered with a pretty hairstyle, make-up application, and mini-cure manicure. When they are all ready to go, they can choose from an array of beautiful dress-up clothes and put on a fashion show, complete with pictures to remember the day. 

Sharkey's Cuts for Kids

Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids $7 Off Coupon 

In celebration of their Grand Opening, they are offering ✂️ $7 OFF EVERY HAIRCUT through October 15th!
Get your voucher and book your appointment by clicking here 👉  http://bit.ly/SharkeysGO7OFF 

Every haircut comes with:

🎮  Xbox playing in gaming chairs
📽  Disney+ viewing in 🚓 character chairs
💅  Minicures
🎈🍭  Balloons and lollipops
🦈💍  Shark tattoos and glamour rings to go
AND so much more! 🎉

Sharkey's Cuts for Kids

Safety measures:

The staff is trained on enhanced disinfecting protocols to ensure absolute pristine cleanliness for your safety and theirs.

✂️  Haircuts will be by appointment only
🚙  Please call upon arrival and wait in your car
↔  We will open every other station
😷  Our stylists and staff will wear masks at all times
😷  We encourage everyone in the salon to wear a mask
💧 Station disinfection after every client
💳  Card is highly preferred but not mandatory

During this time, Sharkey’s has also adjusted for longer appointment slots to allow for these additional procedures to be completed.

WHERE:
18291 Highland Rd., Suite 106 Baton Rouge, LA 70810

HOURS:
Monday -Friday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM,
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
12:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Visit Sharkey’s online to book your appointment and don’t forget to grab your $7 off coupon here!

Hurricane Laura Relief: How to Help Louisiana Victims

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Hurricane Laura was the strongest of any hurricane making landfall in Louisiana since the Last Island Storm in 1856, according to NBC meteorologist Bill Karins said. The storm has seen over 580,000 coastal residents placed under evacuation orders, while nearly 470,000 homes and businesses were left without power, as the hurricane made landfall in Louisiana early Thursday. We’ve put together a list of Hurricane Laura Relief organizations directly helping those impacted by the storm. 

Hurricane Laura Relief

Hurricane Laura Relief – How You Can Help:

Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana: The Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana is raising money to issue grants to local non-profits that will help people recover from Hurricane Laura.

The Salvation Army: Your donation helps keep The Salvation Army on the front-lines, buying meals, drinks, snacks, and other critical commodities desperately needed by survivors and rescue workers.  For more information, visit  www.disaster.salvationarmyusa.org.  Or if you or someone you know needs to talk, please call our emotional & spiritual care hotline at 1-844-458-HOPE (4673).

Catholic Charities USA: Your support helps people through the immediate aftermath and continues helping them as they work through the long process of recovery. 100% of donations go to relief efforts through this link. 

Save The Children: Save the Children invests in childhood – every day, in times of crisis and for our future. In the United States and around the world, we give children a healthy start, the opportunity to learn, and protection from harm. By transforming children’s lives now, we change the course of their future and ours.

Second Harvest Food Bank – Feeding South Louisiana: The team stands ready to respond to Hurricane Laura. They are in need of volunteers to help prepare meals for this devastating storm. Please consider signing up or donating at no-hunger.org/volunteer

Delgado Athletics: the Delgado Athletic Department is relaunching its Delgado Cares Project, which will be collecting gift cards of any denomination that can be shared directly with those impacted by the storm.

Southern Baptist Disaster Relief – Meets the urgent needs of communities in crisis, from serving food to volunteers in rebuilding communities.

Direct Relief USA: Direct Relief offers prescription drugs and other medical supplies to those who need it in emergency situations, and works with clinics and primary care doctors to ensure that people are able to get what they need when they need it. 

Animal Aid for Vermilion Area (AAVA)
 

Bethany Church: Bethany is focusing our finances and manpower on feeding thousands of displaced people and helping to muck out flooded homes and churches. They are partnering with organizations to make efforts more efficient.

Fine and Dandy in Gonzales: My husband and I will be collecting items Friday from 10-5, Saturday 10-2, and Sunday 12-4 pm at the storefront location 38011 HWY 621, next to Ace Hardware. We will be delivering these items to needed communities Monday. If you feel it in your heart to help, here is an Amazon wish list you can order from, or a list of needed items that can be purchased and dropped at the store during those set times.
 

Louisiana Hospitality Foundation The Louisiana Hospitality Foundation is planning to deploy resources shortly after Hurricane Laura’s landfall to provide hot meals for first responders and community members impacted across southwest Louisiana. Please consider donating to help offset the costs of this effort: https://louisianahospitalityfoundation.org/laura/

Samaritan’s Purse : Samaritan’s Purse is deploying staff members and one of our Samaritan’s Purse U.S. Disaster Relief units to Lake Charles, Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura.

We will continue updating this list daily as we receive news of more ways to help and assist the victims of Hurricane Laura. 

Louisiana Storm Preparedness: Sandbags, Checklists & Resources

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Tropical storms Laura and Marco will likely make landfall in Louisiana as hurricanes within the next few days. Residents are urged to have an emergency plan in place. Having been through hurricanes Andrew, Katrina, Rita, Issac, and the Great Flood of 2016, natural disasters are something we have become accustomed to preparing for. For those unsure of where to start, our handy guide can walk you through your preparations – Baton Rouge Storm Preparedness resources can also be found below. we will update as more information becomes available. 

Baton Rouge Storm Preparedness Useful Links

Baton Rouge Sandbag locations:

Residents are urged to bring their own shovels to fill the sandbags.

EAST BATON ROUGE

  • BREC Airline Highway Fairgrounds – 16072 Airline Highway
  • BREC Alsen Park – 601 Old Rafe Mayer Road
  • BREC Cadillac Street – 6117 Cadillac Street
  • BREC Doyles Bayou Park – 7801 Port Hudson-Pride Road
  • BREC Flannery Road Park – 801 S Flannery Road
  • BREC Hartley-Vey at Gardere Park – 1702 Gardere Lane
  • BREC Lovett Road Park – 13443 Lovett Road
  • BREC Memorial Stadium – 1702 Foss Street

ASCENSION PARISH

More than 40,000 pre-filled sand bags are available in C-Cans at the following locations:

  • Prairieville Fire Department, 14517 LA-73, Prairieville
  • 5th Ward Fire Department, 39110 LA-22, Darrow
  • 7th District Fire Department Station 71,13432 Roddy Rd, Gonzales
  • Butch Gore Memorial Park, 14550 Harry Savoy Rd., St. Amant
  • Ascension Parish Fire Protection District No. 1, 13192 Airline Hwy., Gonzales
  • Stevens Park, 4323 Cannon Road, Gonzales
  • Donaldsonville – DPW West, 725 Church Street, Donaldsonville
  • Jackie Robinson Memorial Park, 35638 Coco Road, Geismar

Stay informed! For more information contact MOHSEP at (225) 389-2100, follow Red Stick Ready (@RedStickReady) on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter, and download the Red Stick Ready mobile application – free on Apple and Android devices by searching “Red Stick Ready”. Residents are urged to bring their own shovels to fill the sandbags. Real-time information about the locations can also be found at: http://gis.brla.gov/emergency

School Closings: 

East Baton Rouge:
No virtual classes will be scheduled for Monday and Tuesday. EBR Schools ask that parents have students log-in to the classes and review work.

Diocese of Baton Rouge schools:
Closed until Monday, August 31.

Ascension Parish Public Schools:
Closed Monday and Tuesday

Central Community Schools:
Closed In-person and virtual, Monday and Tuesday.

Livingston Parish Schools:
Closed Monday and Tuesday

Zachary Schools:
Closed Monday and Tuesday

West Baton Rouge Schools:
Closed Monday and Tuesday

East Feliciana Parish Public Schools:
Closed Monday and Tuesday

Tangipahoa Parish Public Schools
Closed Monday August 24th

List of Flood-Prone Baton Rouge Streets

 Attempting to pass through the barricades once they have placed across the street is a traffic violation that will be enforced. Try to prepare for heavy rain, possible flooding, and power outages. Avoid driving if possible. Call (225) 389-2000 for non-emergency issues or 311 for high water, power outage, and downed trees in your area.

Baton Rouge Flooding

Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Guide

This Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Guide is an excellent, comprehensive resource! From identifying the most likely risks to providing sheltering information, evacuation routes, listing supplies to identifying special needs and more. This Guide should be YOUR Guide to personal planning and business planning.

Baton Rouge Storm Preparedness

Baton Rouge Storm Preparedness

Top 10 Emergency Preparedness Apps

  • Red Stick Ready (iOS) The East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness strives to provide critical information to the citizens of East Baton Rouge Parish to help them prepare for, respond to and recover from all emergency situations. The got to resource for Baton Rouge Storm Preparedness.
  • iMapWeather Radio (iOS) this is by far my favorite app but it does cost $9.99.  You will receive critical voice and text alerts on threatening weather events. Your iPhone will “wake up” and also “follow you” with alerts wherever you go. Listen to local weather forecasts while you are on the move. Enjoy the power of a NOAA Weather Radio, with all the convenience and precision of a smart phone. Winner of MediaPost’s Appy Award in the weather category.
  • Hurricane Tracker –(iOS) $2.99 offers detailed storm maps, National Hurricane Center info, threat level maps, audio/video forecast updates, real-time feeds and push alerts.
  • Hurricane — (iOS) FREE American Red Cross for both Android or iOS is a newer, totally free addition to Android’s growing hurricane-tracking stable, but it’s more than just a tracker — this app lets you “monitor conditions in your area or throughout the storm track, prepare your family and home, find help and let others know you are safe even if the power is out.
  • FEMA Install the FEMA App, available for Apple, Android, and Blackberry mobile devices.
  • StopDisaster-   $1.99 If you can’t stop the calamity, you can stop it from turning into a disaster if you are organized. The app provides a handy series of items you’ll need on hand for various emergencies – floods, earthquakes, high winds etc.
  • Phone Aid –  $1.99 CPR is one of the things not covered by most basic preparedness courses (it’s standalone training) this app offers a series of slideshows that will help jog your memory if you’ve done CPR training and, if not, provides some first aid measures to do while you wait for emergency services.
  • Disaster Alert – (Andriod) – Disaster Alert (by PDC) – Current global disaster info on an interactive map Disaster Alert (by PDC), Active Hazards on an interactive map and in a list as they are occurring around the globe.  Additional hazard information can be viewed and shared.

Preparation Before the Storm:

  • — Use hurricane shutters or board up windows and doors with 5/8 inch plywood.
  • — Bring outside items in if they could be picked up by the wind.
  • — Clear gutters of debris.
  • — Reinforce the garage door.
  • — Turn the refrigerator to its coldest setting in case power goes off. Use a cooler to keep from opening the doors on the freezer or refrigerator.
  • — Fill a bathtub with water.
  • — Get full tank of gas in one car.
  • — Go over the evacuation plan with the family, and learn alternate routes to safety.
  • — Learn the location of the nearest shelter or nearest pet-friendly shelter.
  • — Evacuate if ordered and stick to marked evacuation routes, if possible.
  • — Store important documents — passports, Social Security cards, birth certificates, deeds — in a watertight container.
  • — Have a current inventory of household property.
  • — Leave a note to say where you are going.
  • — Unplug small appliances and electronics before you leave.
  • — If possible, turn off the electricity, gas and water for residence.

Emergency Preparedness list:

  • — A three-day supply of water, one gallon per person per day.
  • — Three days of food, with suggested items including: canned meats, canned or dried fruits, canned vegetables, canned juice, peanut butter, jelly, salt-free crackers, energy/protein bars, trail mix/nuts, dry cereal, cookies or other comfort food.
  • — A can opener.
  • — Flashlight(s).
  • — A battery-powered radio, preferably a weather radio.
  • — Extra batteries.
  • — A first aid kit, including latex gloves; sterile dressings; soap/cleaning agent; antibiotic ointment; burn ointment; adhesive bandages in small, medium and large sizes; eye wash; a thermometer; aspirin/pain reliever; anti-diarrhea tablets; antacids; laxatives; small scissors; tweezers; petroleum jelly, having the best inversion table for back pain is also a plus and it will help a lot with any pain emergencies.
  • — A small fire extinguisher.
  • — A seven-day supply of medications.
  • — Vitamins.
  • — A multipurpose tool, with pliers and a screwdriver.
  • — Cell phones and chargers.
  • — Contact information for the family.
  • — A sleeping bag for each person.
  • — Extra cash.
  • — A silver foil emergency blanket.
  • — A map of the area.
  • — Baby supplies.
  • — Pet supplies.
  • — Wet wipes.
  • — A camera (to document storm damage).
  • — Insect repellent.
  • — Rain gear.
  • — Tools and supplies for securing your home.
  • — Plastic sheeting.
  • — Duct tape.
  • — Dust masks.
  • — An extra set of house keys.
  • — An extra set of car keys.
  • — An emergency ladder to evacuate the second floor.
  • — Household bleach.
  • — Paper cups, plates and paper towels.
  • — Activities for children.
  • — Charcoal and matches, if you have a portable grill. But only use it outside.

Recover

  • Wait until an area is declared safe before returning home.
  • Remember that recovering from a disaster is usually a gradual process.

Sources: Redstick Ready, American Red Cross, Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Hurricane Center – Baton Rouge Storm Preparedness

Baton Rouge Distance Learning Program – YMCA of the Capital Area

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As school resumes on a modified schedule, working parents are left wondering who will assist with their children’s schoolwork. The YMCA of the Capital Area is here to help! The Y will provide directed supervision, wi-fi, and space for children to complete their virtual learning via their Baton Rouge Distance Learning Program. Pre-registration is required.

Baton Rouge Distance Learning Program

Baton Rouge Distance Learning Program – YMCA of the Capital Area

Program Includes:

  • Access to wi-fi and a space for children to complete their virtual learning 
  • Distance learning will be followed by structured activities, games, and more. 
  • Supervision while completing virtual learning 
  • Pre-registration is required

Each student should bring a device, headphones, and appropriate school supplies. Please make sure your student knows how to log in to their school’s website and learning platforms and how to operate their devices and software.

Days: 
Monday – Friday from 7 am until 6 pm

Grades:
Pre-K through 8th grade

Locations: 
A. C. Lewis YMCA 
Americana YMCA 
C. B. Pennington Jr. YMCA 

FAQs

Cost:
Registration Fee  

Family Members              $0
Youth Members              $25
Program Members          $35

Weekly Fee: Distance Learning
Family Members              $75
Youth Members               $125   
Program Members           $150

Weekly Fee: Hybrid Learning (3 days a week, A. C. Lewis YMCA & C. B. Pennington Jr. YMCA only)
Family Members              $60 
Youth Members               $100   
Program Members           $120

To learn more and to register your child please visit YMCA OF THE CAPITAL AREA.

Stuff the Bus Baton Rouge School Supply Drive – Salvation Army

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The Salvation Army is joining forces with Walmart to “Stuff the Bus” for children in need. During this year’s Stuff the Bus Baton Rouge School Supply Drive event, shoppers visiting a Walmart on August 7-9 can purchase and drop off requested items at Salvation Army collection bins at the front of each store. The goal is to provide new school supplies to children in need of a fresh start to the school year. 

The start of the school year can be a stressful time for families. For one in five children living in poverty, parents often have to choose between buying school supplies or putting food on the table. Now, there are even more unknowns as children return to learning in the midst of COVID-19. Whether they’re attending class online or in the classroom, school supplies remain critical to helping students feel prepared to succeed.  

The Stuff the Bus Baton Rouge School Supply Drive is the perfect way for our community to come together to help support those that may be struggling to gather supplies for the upcoming school year.  

 

Stuff the Bus Baton Rouge

Walmart and The Salvation Army have collaborated for more than 30 years with a common mission: to meet needs in their local communities. Supporters like Walmart help The Salvation Army serve more than 23 million Americans each year through a range of social services that help them overcome poverty and economic hardships.

Stuff the Bus Baton Rouge

Stuff the Bus Baton Rouge School Supply Drive

When: August 7-9, 2020

Where: Walmart

Baker – Plank Road
College Drive
O’ Neal Lane
North Mall
Central- Sullivan Road
Highland- Neighborhood Market
Coursey Blvd- Neighborhood Market
Hooper Road- Neighborhood Market
Bew Roads- Hospital Road

This year, the campaign in Baton Rouge is one of more than 4,500 similar events taking place at Walmart stores across the country.

All donations made at Stuff the Bus campaign events will remain in the community to help The Salvation Army provide back-to-school support to children in need.

 

Coco Lash Beauty Bar Summer Giveaway & Specials

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Summer is upon us and many of us are ready to get back to our normal beauty care routines. Whether you’re looking to pamper yourself with fabulous lashes, a relaxing facial, a brow makeover, or a bronzy summer tan, Coco Lash Beauty Bar is ready to take care of you! Coco Lash Beauty Bar is Baton Rouge’s leading spa for skin rejuvenation, wrinkle treatment, eyelash extensions, lash lifts, waxing, microblading, and airbrush spray tanning services. Their staff includes medically-trained aestheticians who will analyze your skin and your beauty goals and design a treatment approach specific to your unique needs. July is your time to feel Beautiful and Fabulous!  

Coco Lash Beauty Bar

Coco Lash Beauty Bar July Specials

Coco Lash Beauty Bar

Giveaway

Coco Lash Beauty Bar

We’re so excited to partner with Coco Lash Beauty Bar to offer you a chance to win a fabulous summer Giveaway valued at $300! 

What better way to kick off the summer than with a little pampering? All you have to do is enter via our Giveaway widget below and on our Facebook and Instagram for extra entries!!

We will accept entries until July 10th at 10 p.m.

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Learn more about Coco Lash Beauty Bar online at their website, on Facebook or Instagram. 

Disclosure: This is a “sponsored post.” The company who sponsored it compensated BRM via a cash payment, gift, or giveaway. Opinions expressed herein are that of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of the sponsor. 

Virtual Fourth of July Concerts, Fireworks, and Events

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This Independence Day is different from any we’ve ever seen. Most cities have canceled the traditional fireworks and celebrations but all is not lost!  Many events have moved online to offer free virtual events for all to enjoy. We have put together a list of virtual Fourth of July concerts, fireworks, and events taking place across the country to be enjoyed from the comfort of your home. 

Virtual Fourth of July Concerts, Fireworks, and Events

FIREWORKS ON THE MISSISSIPPI EXTRAVAGANZA (VIRTUAL)

Virtual Fourth of July

Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge & WBRZ Channel 2‘s
FIREWORKS ON THE MISSISSIPPI EXTRAVAGANZA (VIRTUAL)
Performances & Fireworks 9:00 PM -11:00 PM
You can view on Channel 2 WBRZ, wbrz.com and Facebook!
Ebb & Flow is partnering with local artists Esco, Parish County Line, and Michael Foster Band and news outlet, WBRZ Channel 2, to bring you fireworks and music! We wish we could enjoy our usual celebration at the USS KIDD altogether, but we are bringing you the next best thing from the comfort of your own home!

PBS‘s A Capitol Fourth 2020

Live on Saturday, July 4, 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.
In celebration of America’s 244th birthday, join John Stamos, Vanessa Williams, and a star-studded lineup for the 40th-anniversary presentation of A Capitol Fourth! #July4thPBS

Washington National Cathedral July 4 Online Concert: We The People

Saturday, July 4, 11:00 am
https://cathedral.org/july4/
Washington National Cathedral for an online Independence Day concert to celebrate the enduring values that make America strong, resilient and compassionate.

This year’s online concert features the United States Marine Orchestra, gospel artist Michael W. Smith, opera sensation Denyce Graves, former Senator Elizabeth Dole and so much more.

July 4th: A Tribute to the American Spirit Concert (LiveStream)

The United States Air Force Band, Washington Performing Arts, and National Harbor have partnered together with special guest artists Joshua Bell, Soloman Howard, and Larisa Martínez- Soprano to present a special online event, streamed live at 4:00 p.m. on July 4th. Hosted by DC’s own Aaron Gilchrist, morning anchor at NBC Washington, “A Tribute to the American Spirit” will highlight the resilience of all Americans, honor our veterans, and celebrate Independence Day with some patriotic favorites. The live stream can be viewed at: nationalharbor.com/july4

July 4th with the National Archives

Virtual Fourth of July

Saturday, July 4th, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
https://www.archivesjuly4.org/
Join the National Archives for its first-ever virtual July 4th celebration! The Archives knows how to celebrate the founding of the United States with a reading ceremony of the Declaration of Independence. This year, tune in online for educational activities and the annual program broadcast!

Live from Music Hall: A Virtual July 4th Concert

Virtual Fourth of July

Gather the family for a free virtual July 4 concert—live from Music Hall. JMR and the Pops will perform on stage at Music Hall while you and your family enjoy from home. Hear your favorite patriotic and Americana tunes as special guests join the Pops for a tribute to our nation’s history. “Stars and Stripes Forever” becomes a virtual visual extravaganza to cap off the program.
View on website: https://www.cincinnatisymphony.org/…/virtual-july-4-celebr…/

A Boston Pops Salute to Our Heroes

Virtual Fourth of July

The 2020 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular broadcast, under the direction of Keith Lockhart, presents A Boston Pops Salute to Our Heroes. The broadcast on July 4 at 8pm will feature both new content and highlights from beloved performers from the past three years including:

*Broadway legend Brian Stokes Mitchell
*Amanda Mena, America’s Got Talent semi-finalist from Lynn, MA
*American folk-rock singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge
*Amanda Gorman, first-ever Youth Poet Laureate of the United States
*Broadway star Leslie Odom Jr.
*Grammy Award-winning artist Rhiannon Giddens, lead singer, violinist, banjo player, and a founding member of the acclaimed country, blues, and old-time music band the Carolina Chocolate Drops
*Rita Moreno, iconic singer/actor/dancer
*Great American folk singer-songwriter, Arlo Guthrie and The Texas Tenors
*The incomparable Queen Latifah, American rapper, singer, songwriter, actress, and producer
*Pop sensation Andy Grammer
*The The United States Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus
*Middlesex County Volunteers Fifes & Drums
Visit https://bostonpopsjuly4th.org for the latest details.