Zachary Newcomer's Meeting will be held Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 10:30 am in the meeting room of the Zachary Public Library on Main Street. Guest speaker is Carol Mahan, a local artist. She will speak on techniquea and art.

There will be a Bunco Club party Saturday, April 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Sylvia & Keith Wahoske, 5924 Fenwood Drive, located in the Fenwood subdivision. Couples & singles are welcome. People who have never played this game will receive instruction, so come join the fun! Bring an appetizer to share. The cost to play is $5 a person. RSVP to Sylvia at 225-654-7247 or e-mail at sjwahoske@cox.net.

People who have lived in Zachary for less than 5 years are welcome to attend these events.

Music filled the air at the 36th Anniversary DeBose Jazz, Blues, and Zydeco Cabaret brunch.  The brunch was held at Boudreaux's, 2647 Government Street, in Baton Rouge. The ballroom was filled to capacity and attendees enjoyed music, dancing, and a delicious meal.

The brunch is part of the DeBose Fine Arts Series and National Piano Competition.  The competition will be held April 15 and 16th at Southern University and Scotlandville Magnet High School. The event will feature piano competitions, recitals, and an artist recital featuring concert pianist and first runner-up in the 2000 Miss America Pageant Jade Simmons. It was chaired by Myrtle David, executive director of the DeBose Foundation.

The festival honors the late Professor Tourgee DeBose, former chairman of the Southern University Division of Music and Piano Department, for more than 30 years.