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Registration is open for National Night Out parties. opens on Friday, September 22, 2023 and runs through 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 13, 2023. Those interested in hosting block parties may register in person at Minden City Hall, over the phone by dialing (318) 377-2144, or online at http://www.mindenusa.com.
Sept. 28
5 p.m. Candidate Meet & Greet at Minden Community House.
6 p.m. Candidates give a brief 2-3 minute overview of their platform.
September 28 through 30, Oct. 1
Minden High School 30th Class Reunion
Sept. 28 – 6 until 9 p.m. Meet and Greet, Under Dawgs Sports Grill, 605 Main St., Minden, La.
Sept. 29 – 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., Meet and Greet, Under Dawgs Sports Grill, 605 Main St., Minden, La.
Sept. 29 – 9 p.m. until 1 a.m., Kickback, Camp Minden, 100 Louisiana Boulevard, Minden, La.
Homecoming Parade TBA
Sept. 30 – 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., Family Fun Day, Hot Wheels Skating Rink, 3000 Old Minden Rd., Bossier City, La.
Sept. 30 – 7 p.m. until 1 a.m., Still Rollin 30 Years Later, Camp Minden, 100 Louisiana Boulevard, Minden, La.
Oct.1 – Church Fellowship TBA
Youth Basketball registration begins and runs through December 1 at Minden Rec Center.
Oct. 5
1 p.m. Ribbon Cutting, Honey’s Hanger, 116 South Main St., Springhill.
Oct. 7
8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. “Day of Worship for Women, North Acres Baptist Church, 1852 Lewisville Rd., Minden. Cost is $25 and space is limited.
Kathy Nelson with Speak It Ministries will be the speaker and Serena Gray will be leading worship. Register by contacting Janice Nelson at or 318-393-1990
or calling the church 318-377-4315. Childcare provided, lunch included.
10 a.m. until noon, free pet vaccines (no rabies). DHPP (dogs), FVRCP (cats), Springhill Civic Center, 101 Machen Dr., Springhill. Sponsored by LaMa Animal Rescue and Petco.
Oct. 12
6 p.m. Seeds Women’s Center annual Fundraising Banquet. Dinner at program. Minden Civic Center. For tickets, call 318-639-0907.
Oct. 13
4 p.m. Registration deadline for National Night Out parties to be held Oct. 17. Those interested in hosting block parties may register in-person at Minden City Hall, over the phone by dialing (318) 377-2144, or online at http://www.mindenusa.com.
Oct. 14
11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Minden Makers Fair. Accepting vendor applications, demonstrations and volunteers. https://www.mindenmakersfair.com/vendorregistration.
Oct. 17
5:30 p.m. Women of Courage, Minden Civic Center.
6 until 8 p.m. National Night Out parties.
Oct. 19
4 until 6 p.m. Witches’ Ride in downtown Minden. Tickets can be purchased online at the following link https://linktr.ee/witchesrideminden or in person at Red Blooms, Say Baby or Simply Chic in Bossier. They are $45 per ticket. All money raised from ticket sales will benefit Miller Quarters Park, which will serve as the ride’s starting and ending point and will be the site for the block party set to follow the ride. A portion of money raised will also be donated to a non-profit organization called We’re Here, We Care.
5:30 p.m. Men of Courage, Minden Civic Center.
Oct. 21
6 p.m. Monster-Mash BINGO Event. $25 admission for 10 games. Costume Contest, silent auction, raffles. Springhill Civic Center, 101 Machen Dr., Springhill. Proceeds go to LaMa Animal Rescue.
Oct. 24
6:30 p.m. 15 Under 40 Awards Gala, Minden Civic Center.
Oct. 26
4:30 p.m. Ghostly Gathering Trunk or Treat, Mack Memorial Library, Springhill, La.
Oct. 28
6 until 9 p.m. Minden Rec Annual Fall Festival.
Oct. 30
5 until 7 p.m. Glenbrook Fall Fest
5:30 p.m. Ghostly Gathering Trunk or Treat, Minden Branch, Webster Parish Libraries.
Nov. 4
10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Mission Baby Bazaar Craft/Bake Sale. First Baptist Church gym, Minden. Blessing families that are adopting/fostering children. Handmade crafts, silent auction, bake/casserole sale, hot dog or jambalaya lunch. All proceeds go to the children.
