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Feb. 20
6 p.m. Pelican Conference Room, Minden City Hall, Minden City Council meets in workshop to discuss Manchac Consulting Group LLC and City of Minden’s RAISE grant application.
Feb. 23
3 until 5 p.m. Commodity Distribution, First Baptist Church, 208 N. Arkansas St., Springhill. Bring photo ID and proof of residence.
5:30 p.m. Greater St. Paul 53rd Pre-Anniversary Musical Explosion featuring gospel singers Sonora Johnson and Tamara Andrews, Mt. Zion CME Church; gospel rapper Charlie Alexander IV “Big Yeet;” First Baptist Church of Cullen; Tyrone Wilkins Jr., violinist, Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Mansfield.
Feb. 24
8:30 a.m. Registration for Buds & Blooms; lecture 9 a.m. until noon. First Methodist Church, 903 Broadway. Sponsored by Piney Hills Louisiana Master Gardeners. Speakers: Chris Doffitt, Robin Bridges, John Dillon.
10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Yard sale benefitting LaMa Animal Rescue, Ratliff Rental Properties, 26494 Hwy. 371, Sarepta.
Feb. 26
5 until 7 p.m. LaMa is cooking. Smoked sliced tenderloin sandwich with potato salad, baked beans, pickle and dessert. $10 with proceeds going to LaMa Animal Rescue. Springhill Farmer’s Market Pavilion.
Feb. 27
Noon until 1 p.m. Weed Identification & Weed Control, LSU AgCenter at Webster Parish Branch Library, Minden. Speaker Dr. Ron Strahan, LSU AgCenter. Open to the public; no pre-registration.
6:30 p.m. Doors open for the 82nd Annual Greater Minden Chamber Awards Gala at Minden Civic Center. Program begins at 7 p.m.
Feb. 28
6 p.m. JV & Varsity Cheer interest meeting, Glenbrook School library.
7 p.m. Apache Princess interest meeting, Glenbrook School library.
Feb. 29
11 a.m. Ribbon Cutting, Minden Medical Clinic of Haughton, Healthcare Plaza Drive, Haughton.
March 1
11 a.m. Broken Bean’s Little Free Pantry, 107 McDonald St., Minden.
March 2
10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The Jonquil Festival in Gibsland. Tickets for the self guided tour remain at $10 and may be purchased downtown on the day of festival. The Historical Red Barn will be the featured tour stop. Please follow social media for more information about vendors, tour stops and other activities surrounding the festival day. Raffle tickets for bulbs and the jonquil quilt are on sale at all GBT branches for $1 donation each.
Caney Puzzler Adventure Race, Caney Lakes.
6 p.m. Bingo with $500 jackpot. Proceeds for LaMa Animal Rescue. 101 Machen Dr., Springhill.
March 3
6:30 p.m. True Girl Crazy Hair Tour at First Baptist Minden for mothers and daughters ages 7-12. This live event will be full of games, worship, fashion show, solid biblical truth and will deepen the relationship between mothers and their daughters. Visit www.mytruegirl.com for tickets. For more information, call the church office at 318-377-4434.
March 10
2:30 p.m., “Something Extraordinary,” Annual Youth Explosion, Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, Minister James E. Smith Pastor/Teacher, 595 Central School Rd., Dubberly. Contact Alysia Mason (318) 458-1916 or Mechelle Hall (318) 573-7171.
March 11
6 p.m., Night at the Museum with Mary Claire Kettler. History of Mount Lebanon. Admission is free; donations welcome. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; seating is limited. Refreshments are potluck snacks and desserts.
March 16
9 a.m. until noon, District 2 Star of Hope O.E.S. 30th Annual Gala, “Star Struck” Welcome to Old Hollywood. 630 Factory Outlet Dr., Arcadia, La. Attire: Sunday’s best with “fascinators and fedoras. Entertainment, food, drawings. Public is welcome. $5 donation at the door.
A committee of former Thomas & Rhone Elementary School students have planned a reunion for all former students, faculty and staff. This reunion is schedule for Memorial Day Weekend, Friday and Saturday, (May 24th and 25th). All activities will be held at the Shongaloo Civic Center, 119 LA 2 Alt Rd, in Shongaloo, LA. Listed below is the schedule of events:
March 24
Noon until 5 p.m. Thomas & Rhone Elementary Reunion. Registration, Meet & Greet, Ole Fashion Fish Fry.
March 25
10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Thomas & Rhone Elementary Reunion. Games, Hamburgers & Hot Dogs, Visit to School Site,Shongaloo Civic Center. For more information, call (318) 847-4436 or (501) 347-4856
April 3
Greater Minden Spring Job Fair & Resource Expo.