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Feb. 21
11 a.m. Ribbon Cutting at Shields Storage Center.
5:30 p.m. Shrove Tuesday pancake supper and Burning of Ashes, Parish Hall, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1107 Broadway, Minden.
Feb. 22
11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Demystifying Insurance. Free seminar, Stewart Center, Webster Parish Library, Minden. Craven Agency in conjunction with the library and Watley Insurance Group will be answering insurance-related questions including medicare, home, auto and business. Call 318-268-2762 for a time.
Noon and 6 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service – The Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1107 Broadway, Minden.
Feb. 25
8:30 a.m. Registration; 9 a.m. until noon lectures for Buds & Blooms 2023, sponsored by Piney Hills Louisiana Master Gardners. First United Methodist Church, 903 Broadway, Minden. Topic: Landscaping for birds. Tickets: $15. All proceeds go to 4-H Youth Gardening Contest and 4-H Scholarships.
Feb. 26
2:30 p.m. Greater St. Paul Baptist Church, 510 High St., Minden, 52nd Church Anniversary. Special Speaker: Don L. Pope, Il, Pastor of the Examples of Christ Christian Church, Bossier City, La.
Feb. 28
6:30 p.m. Civitan Clergy Banquet, First United Methodist Church. Clergy should call Steve Bryan at 318-426-1612 to register.
March 1
Boys/Belles registration begins at Minden Recreation Center.
March 4
Special celebration of Minden High, Louisiana Tech graduate and Super Bowl winner L’Jarius Sneed. Parade more details coming.
2023 Jonquil Jubilee Homes and Garden Tour, Gibsland, La.
6 p.m. LaMa Bingo, Springhill Civic Center, 101 Machen Dr., Springhill.
March 17
6:30 p.m. St. Patrick’s Day Round Robin Tournament at Pine Hills Country Club. Entry fee: $20. Burger plates: $10 with all proceeds going to PHCC.
March 24
Deadline for vendors to register for 2023 Wings and Wheels Fly-in and Car Show at Minden Airport. Please make all checks payable to Parker Still and mail them to 100 Aviation Drive, Minden, LA 71055. Checks or cash may also be delivered in person to the Minden Airport seven days a week from 8-5. AirRunners Aviation will not be providing chairs so please bring your own. No more than 2 people per booth. Completed Registration forms must be mailed to 100 Aviation Drive, Minden, LA 71055, emailed to airrunnersaviation@yahoo.com, faxed to 318.377.6789, or delivered in person to the Minden Airport no later than March 24.
March 28
Greater Minden Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Gala. Call 377-4240 for more information.
April 1
10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Wings and Wheels Fly-In and Car Show. Aircraft, cars on display, food, live music, pilot competitions, pilot meet and greets, car show as well as vendor booths from local businesses. Minden Airport, 100 Aviation, Drive, Minden, La.
April 26
10 a.m. until 6 p.m., Scottish Tartan Festival, Miller Quarters, 198 Gleason St., Minden, La.
• Scottish Highland dancing
• Storytelling, living history exhibitions
• Food and merchant vendors, including Great Raft beer
• Traditional music and Celtic Rock
• Scottish Highland cattle petting area
• Broadsword demonstrations and Highland Games exhibitions
• Clan tent exhibits and the March of the Clans