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COCA-COLA CHRISTMAS RETURNS TO LASM The Louisiana Art & Science Museum (LASM) is bringing back a beloved Baton Rouge holiday tradition—Coca-Cola Christmas: A Month of Magic—starting Saturday, December 6. Sponsored by the Baton Rouge Coca-Cola Bottling Company, this month-long celebration transforms LASM into a festive wonderland filled with family fun, creativity, and holiday cheer. Guests can enjoy photos with Santa, holiday crafts, live readings, festive science experiments, and special shows in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium. Highlights include the Teddy Bear Tea, The Polar Express screening, and a holiday concert by the Baton Rouge Chorus of Sweet Adelines. ■ lasm.org/christmas
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LOCAL TEAM BRINGS HOME THE RINGS
NEW FOOD PANTRY OPENS IN BATON ROUGE
Elite Training Academy celebrated an exciting milestone this past month as two of its NFL Flag Football teams competed in their first- ever Saints NFL Flag Regional Tournament in New Orleans. Both teams displayed impressive skill, teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout the day. The standout moment came when the 12U team clinched the championship title, earning a spot in next year’s NFL Flag National Championship. Players, coaches, and families were recognized for their dedication, talent, and teamwork. This victory not only showcases the athletes’ hard work but also highlights the spirit and pride of the community they represent.
As many families brace for possible cuts to food assistance, Outstanding Mature Girlz is stepping in to help. The Baton Rouge nonprofit just opened a free food pantry at the BREC Jackson Community Center, offering groceries—no ID or registration required—to anyone in need. With support from the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, the pantry stocks staples like chicken, beans, and rice to help families stay nourished during uncertain times. Volunteers say they’re ready to serve even more families this season, proving once again that when the community comes together, no one has to go hungry. ■ outstandingmaturegirlz.org
DEMCO BRINGS FREE BOOKS TO YOUNG READERS
DEMCO has teamed up with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to deliver free, high- quality books to children from birth to age five in the local community. Enrolled children receive a new, age-appropriate book in the mail each month, personally addressed to them, with the option of English or bilingual editions. By the time they finish the program at age 5, each child can receive up to 60 books. Families do not need to be DEMCO members to participate, and there is no cost or obligation. The program gives young readers an early boost toward literacy and a lifelong love of reading. ■ demco.org
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10 DECEMBER 2025 | BRPARENTS.COM
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