Tuesday: Retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré and Wilma Subra of the Louisiana Environmental Action Network will discuss pollution and environmental concerns with residents at a Green Army town hall meeting from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Greater King David Baptist Church, 222 Blount Road. The event is free and open to the public.
Wednesday: Dr. Kimberly Brenneman, an expert in early childhood STEM—short for science, technology, engineering and math—will speak on “The Early Years Count: Why STEM Matters in Young Children,” from 4 to 6 p.m. at Crowne Plaza, 4728 Constitution Ave., as part of the Academic Distinction Fund’s Distinguished Speaker Series. Brenneman will be joined by Cate Heroman with the Baton Rouge Knock Knock Children’s Museum as guest speaker. The event is free, but registration is requested. RSVP to attend.
Friday: The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry hosts an open house and panel discussion on manufacturing workforce challenges and solutions as part of Manufacturing Day 2015. Doors open at 9 a.m., with the panel discussion to begin at 10 a.m. The event is being held at the LABI conference center, 3113 Valley Creek Drive. The event is free. Get complete details and RSVP to attend.
Oct. 7: The Capital Area March of Dimes hosts its “Signature Chefs Auction” fundraiser, with hopes of raising $200,000 to support local families. The event is being held at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Get complete details.
Oct. 8: Volunteers in Public Schools hosts an educational forum focused on how youth-orientated communities and entities can strengthen the pipeline from high school to higher education. Among the speakers are LSU President F. King Alexander, Southern University President Ray Belton and Baton Rouge Community College Interim Chancellor Dennis Michaelis. Tickets are $20. Get complete details and tickets.
Oct. 9: The Louisiana Art & Science Museum hosts Light Fantastic, its 30th annual fundraising gala, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the museum, 100 S. River Road. Tickets are $100 for museum members and $150 for guests. Get complete details and tickets.
The Business Report planner is open to events of general interest to the Capital Region business community. Items must be submitted no later than noon the Friday before the event occurs. Email Steve Sanoski with information.
