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April 16

10:30 a.m. 2026 Light of Hope, Volunteers for Youth Justice CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Program. Minden Civic Center.

April 18

9 a.m. until noon, Arms Around Autism, Autism Acceptance Walk, Miller Quarters Park, Minden. Vendors, bounce house, resources, sensory-friendly kid zone.

9 a.m. until 3 p.m. (rain or shine) Trails and Trellises garden tour. Tickets purchased in advance for $10, $15 at any garden. Visit www.phlmg.com or facebook.com/PHLMG for gardens on tour and ticket purchase.

April 23

2 p.m., Alzheimer’s Support Group, Minden Medical Center cafeteria, first floor.

April 25

Phillip’s Cottage 5K Run, 217 W. Union St., Minden. Get race details and register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/LA/Minden/PhillipSCottageK .

9 a.m. until all sold: Minden Lions Club chicken charbroil, Walmart parking lot, Minden. Dinners: $10 payable at pick up. All proceeds stay in the community.

9 -9:30 a.m. registration for Paddle Webster; launch at 10:30 a.m. Lake Bistineau State Park.

11 a.m. Dealing with Grief while Walking with God, St. Rest, 111 Henrietta White Blvd., Cullen.

11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m., North Louisiana Historical Association luncheon at Dorcheat Museum, 116 Pearl Street, Minden. You may mail your check for $20 per person to P. O. Box 6701, Shreveport 71136, or pay at the door.  Email jowe@tjc.edu by Tuesday, April 21, for a head count to the caterer.  Please include the names of all attendees.

May 2

W.H.O. Golf Fiesta 2026, Springhill Golf Course. Register here: whoofnorthwebster.org/golf .

May 7

7:30 a.m., City-Wide National Day of Prayer, Jacqueline Park, 396 Main Street, Minden. Also time capsule burial ceremony as part of the City of Minden’s 190th anniversary celebration.

June 22 – 26

9 a.m. until noon, Earth Camp 2026 at The Farm of Cultural Crossroads, Minden, ages 6 through 9.

1 p.m. until 3 p.m., ages 10 through 16.