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October 17
1 p.m. Genealogical Meeting. Stewart Center at Webster Parish Libraries Minden Branch. Webster Parish Clerk of Court Holli Vining will talk about many resources available through her office for genealogical researches. For more information please contact Ginger at 318-371-3080 ext. 111.
October 18
6:30 until 8:30 p.m. Free Gospel Music Show by The Choir Boys Gospel Band, CAC Building, 301 West Church St., Springhill. Bid items, concessions. Sales are tax deductible. Cash, checks, debit or credit cards accepted. Proceeds go to help finish the future Fuller Center Home of Lauren Allman and her sons on Oak St., Springhill.
October 19
5 p.m. LaMa Animal Rescue Halloween Bash, CAC Building, Springhill, $25 Admission, dance contest, line dancing, costume contest, glow in the dark, BINGO, games, silent auction door prizes, refreshments.
7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Minden Foundation’s Annual Skeet Shoot. To sign up as a sponsor or register as a team visit https://mindenfoundation.org/2024-shoot-out/ .
October 21
6 p.m. Night at the Museum with Wesley Harris. Wild Boys: Outlaws Link Waggonner and Tom Kinder and the Policy of Violence in 1890s Louisiana.
October 22
10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Job Fair and Resource Expo 2024, Minden Civic Center. For inquires, call 318-377-4240 or email info@mindenchamber.com.
4 until 6 p.m. Webster Parish Library Springhill location, face painting artists Evelyn Colvin and Becky Meziere at Hogwarts Trunk or Treat event.
6 until 8 p.m.
Autumn Leaves & BINGO Breeze, Meadowview Health & Rehab Center. Free, all ages welcome. Prizes, refreshments, 400 Meadowview Road, Minden.
October 26
6 until 9 p.m. Fall Festival at Minden Rec Center. Jump houses, games, trunk or treat, costume contest, and lots of family fun! Haunted House entry is $1 per person. Parking and admission is FREE!
October 27
11 a.m. Pack the Pews Pink: Breast Cancer Awareness Service, Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 1978 Hwy. 531, Minden, Terry Combs, pastor. Speakers: LaKishia Grider and Lawiess Grider. Please wear pink to show your support.
6 p.m. Voting ends for LaMa Animal Rescue’s Photo Contest. Visit https://www.facebook.com/share/p/uiaoKpWfYV9oRcuD/?mibextid=qi2Omg to cast your ballot.
October 28
5 until 7 p.m. Webster Parish Library Minden location, face painting artists Evelyn Colvin and Becky Meziere at Hogwarts Trunk or Treat event.
October 28-October 31
7 p.m. Hilltown Horrors Nightmare on North Main. Monday: Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Tuesday: Insidious, Wednesday: The Conjuring, Thursday: IT. Spooky dinner, specials all four days, Spooking Louisiana history, costume contest, pet constume contest. Hosted by LaMa Animal Rescue, Kindred Spirits and Cajun Gyspy.
November 2
10 a.m. until 1 p.m. 7th Annual Mission Baby Bazaar Craft/Bake Sale, First Baptist Church, Minden. All proceeds go to local families that are in the process of adoption and/or foster to adopt and support of local CASA program.