Light the lamp
The Baton Rouge Zydeco ice hockey team will take on the Biloxi Breakers at 7 p.m. Friday in the Raising Cane's River Center Arena, 275 S. River Road. The home team is coming off a two-game loss to the Columbus River Dragons last weekend. Tickets are $25 and up. ticketmaster.com .
Digging in
The East Baton Rouge Parish Library is teaming up with the Louisiana Wild Society to plant a new, large-scale native plant pollinator garden at the Main Library at Goodwood, 7711 Goodwood Blvd., and yes, volunteers are needed. The event runs 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. ebrpl.com .
Outdoor overnight
The Great Family Campout, hosted by BREC, will take place from 3 p.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Sunday at Forest Community Park, 13900 S. Harrells Ferry Road. Outdoor activities. Bring tent o

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