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March 20 through 23
2024 Minden Spring Fling at Webster Parish Fairgrounds. Rides, treats. Portion of proceeds go to Minden Recreation Complex.
March 22
Deadline for nominations for Springhill-North Webster Chamber of Commerce awards. Civic Service Award, Ambassador of the Year, Businessman of the Year, Businesswoman of the Year, Business of the Year, Lifetime Achievement.
5 p.m. Lakeside High School, Gary Cooper Day, inviting all alumni to honor Gary Cooper for his dedication of 23 years coaching Sibley and Lakeside High School.
March 23
11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Easter Eggstravaganza, North Acres Baptist Church. Egg hunt, Easter presentation, hot dogs, bounce house, face painting, snow cones and cotton candy!
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.
March 29
7 p.m. First Methodist Church, 903 Broadway, Minden. “Once Upon A Tree” directed by Dr. Dan Gibbs. First Methodist Minden Chancel Choir with Chamber Orchestra. Soloists: Mickey Love, Pat Culverhouse and Melanie Comb with Judge Parker Self as Luke the Physician.
March 30
Sibley Volunteer Fire Department’s 45th Annual Bass Tournament. Lake Bistineau. Weigh-in at Port O’ Bistineau.
April 3
10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Greater Minden Spring Job Fair & Resource Expo. Minden Civic Center.
April 4
6 p.m. 2024 UCAP Hunger Fest and Dessert Auction. First Methodist Church, 903 Broadway, Minden. Tickets are $5 each; table sponsorships are $100.
April 14
2 until 4 p.m. Oak Cottage Open House, 406 3rd St. NW, Springhill. Air B&B/Event venue. Refreshments will be served.
April 15
The founders’ vision for ACE Scholarship was powerful but simple: that all children have access to great schools. Glenbrook School has partnered with the ACE program for the 2024/2025 school year. Applications for scholarships due date is April 15. For more information, go to:
Welcome to Grant & Aid (factsmgt.com) or call Naomi Coyle at 318-377-2135.
6 p.m. Night at the Museum with Museum Director Jessica Gorman. Discussion: preserving local cemeteries. Admission is free; donations welcome. Refreshments: potluck snacks and desserts. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Seating is limited. Call 318-377-3002 for more information.
April 16
6 p.m. Springhill North Webster Chamber of Commerce 70th Annual Awards Banquet. Community Activity Center, 301 West Church St., Springhill. Entertainment by Piney Woods Jamboree. Table sponsorships available. Individual tickets $50.
April 18
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Senior Fun Day sponsored by Springhill Medical Center. Springhill CAC Building. Ages 50 and older. Free admission. Free meal sponsored by Bristol Hospice.
April 20
6 p.m. LaMa Animal Rescue hosts Murder on the Boardwalk, Oak Cottage, 406 3rd St. NW, Springhill. Tickets much be purchased in advance. Call 318-272-6093.
April 29
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Food Truck Night at Miller Quarters. Live entertainment by Braydon Watts. Sponsored by Main Street Minden and Minden Police Chief Jared McIver.
May 4
6 p.m. Follow the Yellow Brick Road to LaMa Bingo, Springhill Civic Center. $50 jackpot, $00 and $200 games, door prizes, silent auction, concessions, costume contest, split the pot.
May 18
9 a.m. Registration, 10 a.m. Freedom Walk 2024 at Broken Bean. Sponsorships available. Registration $25 per person. All proceeds go to Minden Adult and Team Challenge. Live music, food, fun, games and more … ends at 4 p.m. Register online at www.laatc.com/freedomwalk or at Broken Bean. Call 318-382-0203 or 318-469-5393 with questions.
May 24, 25
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 24 and 25). All activities will be held at the Shongaloo Civic Center, 119 LA 2 Alt Rd, in Shongaloo, La.