Local briefs

Mediation course will
be conducted here
A four-day course designed to train individuals to mediate family and divorce matters will be conducted Sept. 23-26 in Morgan City.
The course meets the training requirements for professional mediators to be placed on a state registry established through the Louisiana State Bar Association and is approved for mandatory continuing legal education.
The course is sponsored by The Mediation Institute, a private, not-for-profit organization that does training throughout the state. The course will be held 8 a.m.-6 p.m. all four days. Pre-registration is required. For more information about the course call Jim Stovall, director of training, toll free at 888-607-8914.

Red Ribbon group
plans Fall Bazaar
The Red Ribbon Committee is currently making plans for the annual Fall Bazaar set for 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Patterson Civic Center.
Patrons can expect to choose from a variety of items to purchase. This annual fundraiser, with space for about 50 vendors, is sponsored by the parish Red Ribbon Committee. Proceeds go toward prevention activities, events and campaigns here in St. Mary Parish.
Indoor booth space is currently on sale now for school clubs, churches, civic organizations, as well as individuals who want to raise money for their cause. A booth consists of three 8-foot tables in a U-shape. The cost of a booth is $40.
Vendors may sell homemade items, garage sale items (with the exception of clothing), arts and crafts, antiques, baked goods, and just about anything. Vendors pay for booth spaceand then keep all of their proceeds. Booth space will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. For information or a registration form, please call Gidget Everitt at 337-836-6029.
There will be a $2 admission at the door for all adults. Children under 10 will not be charged.
Additionally concessions of hamburgers, chips, and drinks will be sold by the Red Ribbon Committee. Organizers of the event believe that this is a “win-win” event for both the Committee and groups who participate.