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June 6
9:30 a.m. “Coffee with Vets,” Huffman Manor, 1114 Broadway, Minden. Hosted by Webster Parish Veterans Safety Net Coalition. All veterans are invited to this very special social event.
June 7
10 a.m. service with 4th appreciation for Pastor J.T. and Lady Davis immediately following, Mt. Zion CME Church, 414 East Union, Fellowship Hall. Theme: A Labor of Love. All are welcome.
June 8 and 9
Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries to be at Webster Parish Libraries. Children can hold a baby alligator.
Monday: 10 a.m. Minden Library Branch
3 p.m. Sibley Library Branch
Tuesday: 10 a.m. Springhill Library Branch
3 p.m. Cotton Valley Library Branch.
June 11-13
Celebrate America 250 & Minden 190
Bites & Beats kicks off weekend celebration.
Kids Patriotic Parade
5K Run on Main
Cornhole Tournament
Grilling on Main
Little Grillers
Kids Play area
Duck Derby
Fireworks Finale
June 13
7 p.m. Gospel Night at aPiney Woods Jamboree, CAC Building, Springhill. Special guests will be Don Zimmerman, Glenda Whisnant, Cynthia Cater, Jeff Spring.
June 15-19
Building Bridges of Opportunity Summer Day Camp, males entering grades 6-9 in Minden and surrounding areas. Webster Jr. High School, 700 E. Union St., Minden. For more information, call 318-470-2031.
June 17
11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Giving is Groovy blood drive featuring City of Minden Police and Fire departments’ CUFFS & HOSES Drive, 520 Broadway, Minden. Give blood and tell which department to help one of them win the competition, while doing something to benefit others. Donate and receive a special edition LifeShare Groovy tee shirt while supplies last.
June 20
8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Men’s Wellness Fair, presented by Healing from the Heart LLC. Minden Recreation Center. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at eventbrite or at the door.
June 21
8 a.m. until a p.m., service at 10:45 a.m., Men’s Wellness Fair weekend continues, New Light Baptist Church, Minden.
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.
June 25
10 a.m. Elder Fraud Awareness Session, presented by Louisiana Attorney General’s Office. Sibley Town Hall, Sibley, La. Call 318-377-0345 to RSVP.
June 27
Annual Ride for WHO Poker Run. Pre-register to ride at http://bit.ly/3PG71ZH .
9 until 10 a.m. Check in at Cash Magic Springhill for W.H.O. Poker Run. Pre-register at http://bit.ly/3PG71ZH . Benefits Women Helping Others.
2 until 6 p.m., Miller Quarters Park, Minden, Daddies With Angels Cookout. Hearts & Halos event to support grieving fathers.
July 9
5:30 p.m. Gather and Grow – Gardening for Pollinators, Webster Parish Extension Office, 1202 Homer Road, Minden. For more information, call 318-371-1371 or 318-927-3110.
August 15
9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Rooted Women’s Conference, North Acres Baptist Church, 1852 Lewisville Road, Minden. This is a day for women who strive to be rooted in The Word. Hear from our keynote speaker, Stephanie Smithson, as she focuses on spiritual understanding and biblical literacy along with our multi-generational panel of ladies, who will describe what being rooted in Christ means to them. Come for a day of acoustic worship, fellowship, teaching and food! Your $30 ticket includes the conference, t-shirt, and a light lunch provided by Hugh Wood Catering. Childcare is provided. Registration is open through July 5. Register at https://onrealm.org/NorthAcresBapti31149/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=ZTc4OTQ2Y2EtZmM3Ny00MWM2LWE2NmUtYjQzMzAwZmUyZDgx .