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August 1
11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Girl Scout Troop 203 lemonade stand and fundraiser, Angel Park, corner of Main and North Monroe streets, Minden.
2 until 5 p.m. Back To School Bash, McClanahan Park, Dixie Inn. School supplies while they last. Sponsored by Chief Jeffrey McNeill, Mayor Donna Hoffoss and Town Aldermen.
Also:
-Miss Louisiana Volunteer Pageant
-Swing for Elizabeth Golf Tournament
-Shop the Block in Downtown Minden
-Springhill Farmer’s Market
-Main Street Auction
-Summer Soul Fest
August 2
1 p.m. Backpack Give Away, Beech Springs Baptist Church, 15910 US-80 Minden, pre-K through 5th grades. First come, first served. A parent must be with the child in order for them to receive a backpack. For more information, email jennyogle83@gmail.com or call 318-344-4919.
August 6
11 a.m. FreeWebinar sponsored by Families Helping Families Region 7, Overview of the IEP, register at tinyurl.com/EP080626 .
August 8
9 a.m., 11th Annual Prayer in the Park, Academy Park, Minden. Prayers for kids going back to school, teachers, first responders, public officials, City of Minden. Clear backpack giveaways. For more information, call Michael Walker at 318-210-1799.
7 p.m. Piney Woods Jamboree 5th anniversary show, CAC building, Springhill, special guests will be Brady Rhodes, Sue Ellen Lindsey, Layla & Lyndi Whitlock, Marli Humphrey, The Spurlocks.
August 11
11:30 a.m., Q4 Growth Blueprint: Marketing & Lead Generation for Local Businesses, Greater Minden Chamber of Commerce, 110 Sibley Rd., Minden. Register at online at https://forms.gle/v9teyC62HpfHLhTy9 .
August 14
Nomination deadline for 15 Under 40 Top Young Professionals. greatermindenchamber.com/15under40.
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 and a light lunch provided by Hugh Wood Catering. Childcare is provided. Registration is open through July 31. Register at https://onrealm.org/NorthAcresBapti31149/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=ZTc4OTQ2Y2EtZmM3Ny00MWM2LWE2NmUtYjQzMzAwZmUyZDgx .
August 20
11 a.m. Free webinar sponsored by Families Helping Families Region 7, Understanding the CAP Program. Register at tinyurl.com/CAP0820 .
August 25
1 p.m. Free webinar sponsored by Families Helping Families Region 7, Laws Protecting Kids with Disabilities, register at tinyurl.com/082526Laws .
August 27
10 a.m. Town of Sibley is hosting Budgeting & Saving in 2026. Community Outreach session at Sibley Town Hall. Open to the public.
11 a.m. Free webinar sponsored by Families Helping Families Region 7, Special Education Dispute Resolution. Register at tinyurl.com/dispute0827 .
October 10
8:30 until 10 a.m. 2nd Annual Angel Baby Fun Run
Halo Fest: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (free to the public) Halo Fest,Miller Quarters Park 198 Gleason Street Minden, hosted by Hearts & Halos: Infant and Pregnancy Loss Awareness. Fun Run Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/LA/Minden/AngelBaby2KRunWalkAndFundraisingEvent