Send non-profit calendar events to wpjnewsla@gmail.com .
August 2
10 a.m. until 1 p.m., fourth annual ‘Black’ to School Toiletry Drive.
Items needed are edge control, hair gel, brushes, combs, toothbrushes, sunscreen for Melanin skin, deodorant and national hair products. All items will be delivered to Webster Parish schools.
Drop off at 3Jays Tax Office, 306 E. Union, Minden. Send monetary donations to Tayler Banks Cashapp at $taybanks022. For more information, call 318-617-3737.
10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Cuffs & Hoses Blood Drive, Springhill Fire and Police departments. Choose FIRE or POLICE. In front of Southern Market (Piggly Wiggly) on August 2. Help make this the best blood drive ever.
August 3
1 until 3 p.m., Snacks & Packs Giveaway Beech Springs Baptist Church, 15910 Hwy. 80, Minden, 48 elementary school backpacks w/supplies to give away, first come first serve; free snacks and drinks also. Child must be present to receive his/her backpack.
3 until 6 p.m., Webster Parish Schools will host the 17th annual Back to School Bash supply drive. North Webster High School is place to be in Springhill, while Webster Junior High will have supplies in Minden.
August 4
10 a.m. until 6 p.m. or until supplies run out. Mercy’s Closet, annual school uniform/backpack giveaway
August 5
5:30 until 8 p.m. LifeShare Blood Center community Blood Drive at your Webster Parish Libraries Minden Branch, 521 E and W St, Minden.
August 7
10 a.m. Minden Planning Commission meeting, Pelican Room, Minden City Hall. On the agenda is a request from Jim Huffman with Huffman Manor for a zoning variance on property owned by him located at 1114 Broadway Street. The property is zoned R-1 (Residential). The purpose of this zoning variance request is to use the property as an event venue. All interested parties will be given a chance to be heard.
August 9
7 p.m. Piney Woods Jamboree 4th anniversary show, CAC building, Springhill. Guest Star will be Georgette Jones daughter of George Jones and Tammy Wynette. Advance Tickets on sale at Springhill North Webster Chamber of Commerce and Express Tax Title & License in Springhill for $15 General Admission and $25 for reserved seating. Tickets purchased at the door will be $20 General Admission.
August 16
6 p.m. Murder Mystery, “Betrayal At The Block Party,” The Oak Cottage, 406 3rd St. NW, Springhill. Preregistration required. To register, text Michelle at 318-272-6093.
August 21
5:30 until 8:30 p.m. Bites and Beats, Miller Quarters Park, Minden, food trucks and live music. mindenmainstreet.com .
August 23
5 p.m. Doors open at Springhill Civic Center for W.H.O. Matters, celebrating 10 years of Women Helping Others. Ladies-only event featuring BINGO, raffles dinner, door prizes, shopping and a silent auction, beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets: Kylee Ayers at 318-268-0027,
Info: Amber Cobb at 318-423-3710 or Kalee Adams at 318-578-1574,
Vendors: Elizabeth Simmons at 318-517-5207, Donations: Pam Jenkins at 310-453-3740.