Wednesday – CATS will hold a public meeting from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Bluebonnet Branch library. The meeting is part of a series to get comments on what people think about the transit system and changes they would like to see.
Thursday — The Foundation for Historical Louisiana is sponsoring a book signing and lecture from Don Davis, author of Washed Away? The Invisible People of Louisiana’s Wetlands. The event will be held at 6 p.m. at the Old Governor’s Mansion. Admission is free for historical foundation members, $10 for guests.
Friday — The American Institute of Architects Baton Rouge will hold its annual Rose Awards and Gala, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Louisiana Art and Science Museum. The event will honor the award-winning architecture and development produced by Capital Region firms. Tickets are $50 each and can be purchased by e-mailing kathleen@aiabr.com.
Aug. 5 — The Istrouma Area Council, Boy Scouts of America will hold its annual 2010 Annual Business & Industry Leaders’ Lunch at noon at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center. Gov. Bobby Jindal will be the keynote speaker. For more information or tickets, e-mail christidomingue@cox.net.
Aug. 7 — LSU’s Women in Business program will hold its ninth annual workshop from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Ione Burden Conference Center at the Rural Life Museum. The event will cover topics such as building a business plan, marketing through social networking, and financing. Registration is $65, which covers books, handouts and meals. For more information or to register online, click here.
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