Covenant Christian Academy at Franklin, 4:30 p.m.
Si Academy at Covenant Christian Academy, 5 p.m.
Saturday. South Terrebonne High School will hold the "5K Race for Technology" at 8 a.m. on Saturday at the school in Bourg. The cost is $25 and includes a T-shirt if preregistered. Registration starts at 7 a.m and those registered by Sept. 13 will be guaranteed a T-shirt. For race information, including updates and entry forms, check www.tpsd.org.
Oct. 3. A free program geared toward concussion awareness in youth sports will be held at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Warren J. Harang Auditorium in Thibodaux. The program, which is called "Heads Up! Concussion in Youth Sports Information Program," is a free educational information program will focus on Concussion Awareness, Signs and Symptoms of a Concussion, Evaluation and Return to Play as well as a physician panel discussion. For information, call 873-6357.
Oct. 5. Raceland native Morgan "Big Chief" Fitch will be returning to southeast Louisiana for an Oct. 5 fight card at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center. The Smokin' Hot Fight Night, co-sponsored by Boxncar Promotions and In Ya Face Productions, will feature several Louisiana fighters, including Fitch, Mason Menard of Rayne, Martin Verdin of Houma and Justin "Ironman" Verdin of Houma. Fitch, who currently lives in Pittsburgh, sports a 10-0 professional record with four knockouts. He is scheduled to fight Tyrone Felders of Baton Rouge. Ringside tables of eight are $1,000 and $800, and general admission tickets are $25. For tickets, call Tina Jones at 209-0780.
Oct. 11. The Nicholls Alumni Federation John Brady Golf Classic will take place on Oct. 11 at the La Tour Golf Course in Mathews. The 100 plus golfers are area alumni and friends of Nicholls State University. John and Clara Brady have made great contributions to Nicholls. It is because of their commitment we honor him in naming the event after him. John Brady's vision was to build a golf course for the people of the bayou region to enjoy. For information or sponsorship details, contact Jessica Harvey at jessica.harvey@nicholls.edu.
Oct. 18. The Houma Junior High athletic department will be holding a shrimp boil lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 18. The lunchfrom Nancy's Seafood Shack will cost $10 and will consist of one-pound of shrimp, corn, potatoes and dip. Proceeds from the shrimp boil will go to Houma Junior High athletics. All orders must be received by Oct. 14, and orders can be placed by calling the school at 872-1511. Orders will also be accepted via fax (872-5121) or email (hjhbulldogs@yahoo.com). Lunches can be picked up at the Houma Junior High bus line. Orders of 10 or more can be delievered.
Nov. 9. Central Lafourche's boys basketball team is hosting a basketball academy on Nov. 9, 16 and 23. The academy is for students in grades 1-6 (ages 6-12), and it will be held from 8-10 a.m. for three Saturdays (Nov. 9, 16 and 23) in November. The academy will take place in Central Lafourche's main gym. The cost is $40 per camper. The Trojans are entering their first season under new boys basketball coach Mark Sanders. For information, call Central Lafourche's main office at 532-3319.
Nov. 28. The "Run 4 the Health of It" race series, sponsored by Advance Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, L.L.C.'s J C Advance Foundation, will hold a 10K race at 8 a.m. on Nov. 28. For information, call Kayla Henninger at 985-448-5888 or email her at ther8500@bellsouth.net.
Dec. 28. The "Run 4 the Health of It" race series, sponsored by Advance Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, L.L.C.'s J C Advance Foundation, will hold a 15K race at 8 a.m. on Dec. 28. For information, call Kayla Henninger at 985-448-5888 or email her at ther8500@bellsouth.net.