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March 13
10 a.m. Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new and improved Minden Animal Control, Minden. 138 Dianne St., Minden.
March 17
5 until 7 p.m. Saint Patrick’s Celebration. LaMa Animal Rescue Fish Dinner, $15, Dock Masters, 26498 Hwy. 371, Sarepta.
March 20
6 p.m. Minden First Methodist Church, UCAP Hungerfest and Dessert Auction Fundraiser. $5 per person, children 12 and under free. Purchase tickets at the door or from UCAP at 204 Miller St.
March 22
Noon until 3:30 p.m. MVP Room Minden Rec Center, 1000 Recreation Drive, Minden, Hearts & Halos, a heartfelt and creative event honoring families who have experienced infant or pregnancy loss. This free event is designed to offer healing through creativity, support, and connection. Spaces are limited to 30 attendees (plus 1 optional guest per registrant). RSVP is required to secure your spot. Register here: https://forms.gle/qwm5TLhhbNN5Ujbx9
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/share/19MTtduPTF/
6 p.m., Beast Feast Men’s Wild Game Cookoff at Community Church in Springhill. Speaker Chris Plants.
March 27
6 until 7:30 p.m. You’re Being Scammed. Minden Civic Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner is free with limited seating. RSVP is required. Call 318-377-0523 (b1 Bank).
March 31
DEADLINE FOR THE FOLLOWING:
Meriwether Wealth and Planning is proud to support local students by offering four (4) $1,000 scholarships to eligible graduating high school seniors. They are able to double their scholarship offerings this year thanks to the generosity of their clients.
Applications are available at https://www.meriwether.com/resources and must be received by Monday, March 31, 2025 at 5 p.m.
April 3
2 p.m. Springhill Branch of Webster Parish Libraries. Pysanky Egg Classes. Make your own Ukrainian Easter Eggs. Supplies limited. Adults or teens must register through WPL app, call branch manager or Shelley at 318-371-3080 X 142.
April 5
8 a.m. until noon – Help prep the Miller Quarters Park in Minden for upcoming Tartan Festival.
April 8
1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Doyline Branch of Webster Parish Libraries. Pysanky Egg Classes. Make your own Ukrainian Easter Eggs. Supplies limited. Adults or teens must register through WPL app, call branch manager or Shelley at 318-371-3080 X 142.
April 9
8 a.m.until noon – Minden, City-Wide Clean Up Day. Then, let’s CELEBRATE! After all that hard work, we’re throwing a Thank You After-Party & Awards Ceremony at Miller Quarters Park on April 9 at Noon. Enjoy music, food, games, and FUN as we honor your efforts!
Awards will be given for: Most Spirited Team, Largest Team, Most Litter Collected. Businesses & Organizations, get a team together and Sign up today! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4AAAAA2CABFB6-55632417-2025#/
2 p.m. Minden Branch of Webster Parish Libraries. Pysanky Egg Classes. Make your own Ukrainian Easter Eggs. Supplies limited. Adults or teens must register through WPL app, call branch manager or Shelley at 318-371-3080 X 142.
April 12
8:25 a.m. Phillips 5K, a benefit run for Phillip’s Cottage, Minden. Tickets: run signup.com/Race/LA/Minden/PhillipSCottageK.
10 a.m. 23rd annual Scottish Tartan Festival, Miller Quarters Park, Minden. scottishtartanfestival.com.
April 29
10 a.m. until 2 p.m.,Greater Minden Chamber Job Fair and Resource Expo 2025. Minden Civic Center. There is no charge for a business or resource provider to participate. There are a limited number of spots available. Please respond no later than Thursday, April 24. Spots are first come, first serve. Contact the chamber at 318-377-4240 or info@mindenchamber.com . Event is in partnership with Coordinating & Development Corporation, City of Minden, Webster Parish Schools, Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College and Louisiana Workforce Commission.