Roomie's Merry Market to provide shopping experience
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
by: Tonya Lowentritt 
HAMMOND – Southeastern Louisiana University’s Lion Up Recovery program is inviting
shoppers to participate in a Christmas market at the university. Roomie’s Merry Market
will take place in the Pennington Center Nov. 12, from 9 a.m.until 5 p.m.
Vendors include area boutiques, crafters, artists and those selling holiday gifts
and decor. Entertainment will be provided throughout the day, and food vendors will
be available as well. Admission is $5.
Funds raised at this event will support scholarships for students returning to
college after transitioning into recovery from substance misuse or eating disorders.
Southeastern’s Lion Up Recovery program has been in place since 2018.
Through her work with the Hammond Junior Auxiliary, Lion Up Recovery Program
Director Annette Baldwin started a Christmas Market in 2017. When the Junior Auxiliary
elected not to host the event this year, Baldwin saw an opportunity to continue on
the success of the event and its fundraising potential.
“Shoppers at this event are just getting into the Christmas spirit,” she said.
“We will welcome them with holiday music and great gift-buying opportunities.”
For more information about Roomie’s Merry Market, visit southeastern.edu/admin/counseling/lionup-recovery/merry_market/index.html.
