Community Events
U.L.M. Wine Over Water
The University of Louisiana at Monroe invites everyone to attend its third annual signature event Wine Over Water Thursday, May 22 from 7 – 10 p.m.
[more]Ruston Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau Tourism Awareness Week
“Be a Tourist in Your Hometown” during Tourism Awareness Week, May 19-23. The Ruston Lincoln Convention & Visitors Bureau will sponsor a community breakfast May 20 at the Ruston Lincoln Visitor’s Center
[more]Choudrant Restoration and Beautification Society Community Day
TheChoudrant Restoration and Beautification Society will hold its Fourth Annual Community Day on May 17.
[more]Family Justice Center – Ouachita Spring 2008 Training Schedule
The Family Justice Center of Ouachita Parish, a one-stop center for free, confidential services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, will host several upcoming trainings:
[more]Calvary Baptist Church Family Day
The Calvary Baptist Church in Vienna will hold a Family Day in the Park May 17th from 10-1 at Ruston’s Railroad Park.
[more]Monroe Symphony League Book Fair
Book lovers will want to attend the Monroe Symphony League Book Fair, which
begins Saturday, June 7, at the Book Room, located at 320 North 4th St., Monroe. The sale continues on Sunday June 8 and Friday June 13-Sun. June 15. Come from
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Friday & Saturdays and 1:00-5:00 p.m. on Sundays. Hundreds of titles will again be available in many genres, including fiction, non-fiction, Arts & Crafts, Gardening, Religion, Humor, Sports, Sci-Fi, Large Print, Mystery, Children’s, cookbooks, textbooks, etc. We have a “Goodies” section, which includes coffee-table books, books about Louisiana & books by Louisiana authors. We also have records, tapes, CD’s, DVD’s, sheet music & magazines. There are bargains throughout both buildings…& greater bargains by the box. Proceeds from the sale are used to support the Monroe Symphony Orchestra & the Young Artists’ competition held each January. The competition encourages & promotes excellence in musical performance in youth & young artists residing in the state of Louisiana. The proceeds also support Sound Safari, a Monroe Symphony League project which gives area elementary students an opportunity to attend a live symphonic concert geared toward children. A FIRST-DAY FEE OF 2.00 PER ADULT WILL BE CHARGED ON SATURDAY, June 7 only. For more information about the book sale or the Symphony League, call (318) 410-1002.
Trail Ride Ministries Trail Ride for St,. Jude
Trail Ride Ministries will hold a benefit trail ride and cake auction to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital May 16th and 17th.
[more]Calvary Baptist Church Youth Drama Team
The Clavary Baptist Church of Vienna Youth Drama Team will present "Case of the Missing Teacher" Friday, May 16th at 6 p.m.
[more]Rock Corner B.C. Fish Fry
The Rock Corner Baptist Church will hold its annual fish fry May 17th from 5-7 p.m. The cost is on a donation basis only. The Back 40 band will be playing. For more information call 255-7381.
Calhoun High School is Back in Session!
Graduates from the 1930's to the final class of 1989 are getting together to celebrate their high school days at Calhoun High School. The reunion is scheduled for May 24 in West Monroe, LA.
[more]Bonnie and Clyde Festival
The authentic Bonnie and Clyde Festival will be held May 23rd and 24th in Gibsland.
[more]Keep Lincoln Parish Beautiful to promote Great American Clean Up
Keep Lincoln Parish Beautiful is working in conjunction with Keep America Beautiful to promote the Great American Clean Up that begins in March.
[more]Ruston Civic Symphony presents Jeremy Davis and Fabulour Equinox Jazz Orchestra
As the final event of the season, the Ruston Civic Symphony Society proudly presents “Jeremy Davis and the Fabulous Equinox Jazz Orchestra” in concert at the Dixie Center for the Arts in Ruston, Friday, May 23, 7:30p.
[more]Relay for Life Bass Tournament on Lake Claiborne
The first annual Relay for Life Bass Tournament will be held on Lake Claiborne May 24th from 6am-3pm at Pleasure Point Marine.
[more]Humanitarian Enterprises of Lincoln Parish Commodities
Humanitarian Enterprises of Lincoln Parish C.A.A. will hold registration for commodities May 1st-31st.
[more]Ruston Police Department "Click it or Ticket" Campaign
The Ruston Police Department is joining with more than 12,000 other State and local law enforcement and highway safety officials for an aggressive national “Click It or Ticket” mobilization to crack down on Louisiana’s safety belt law violators and to reduce highway fatalities.
[more]Big Brothers/Big Sisters "Light Up the Life of a Child"
Big Brothers Big Sisters of NELA invites you to decorate a working lamp of any size or theme to be donated for sale at the “Light Up The Life Of A Child” silent auction.
[more]Share of Northeast Louisiana Walk for Remembrance and Hope
2nd Annual Walk for Remembrance and Hope to be Held in Conjunction with the 7th Annual Celebrity Challenge Bass Tournament
[more]Poker run to benefit Kristilyn Hernadez
A poker run to benefit Kristilyn Hernadez will be held June 7th starting at the Fred's parking lot in Winnfield. Registration is at 8 ad last bike out is at 10.
[more]the Jackson Parish Library Summer Reading Program
The Jackson Parish Library in Jonesboro has several exciting programs this summer for their summer reading program.
[more]Cowboy Church Team Sorting
The Cowboy Church at the O.K. Corral holds a Team Sorting the second Saturday of every month. Books open at 5 and the ride is at 6.
[more]Northeast Louisiana Junior Golf Tour
The Northeast Louisiana Junior Golf Tour is pleased to announce the start of the 1st junior golf tour in this area.
[more]Squire Creek La. Peach Fest needs volunteers
Volunteers are needed for the 2008 Squire Creek Louisiana Peach Festival June 27-29 in Ruston. Individuals, businesses, civic and other organizations can volunteer.
[more]Lincoln/Union Chapter of Humane Society needs donations
Calls come in on a daily basis about an animal in need somewhere in Lincoln or Union Parish. The Humane Society of Louisiana, a statewide organization with a Chapter locally to serve North Central Louisiana is asking that if anyone who has unused portable kennels, crates, dog houses, or chain link fencing
[more]United Way of Northeast Louisiana 2-1-1-
Get Connected. Get answers. Call 2-1-1. The United Way of Northeast Louisiana provides fast access to a trained specialist who will connect you with information about:
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