Hog on a Log Fundraiser
The Men of Focus in Action Community Church Brotherhood will be sponsoring a “hog on a log” fundraiser on Thursday, October 19, 2023 from 10:30 a.m. until sold out. The lunch will consist of a grilled sausage link on a hoagie bun, chips and a drink for $10.
You may pick up your lunch at the L&A Missionary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall or we can deliver orders of 5 or more to the same address. Contact a member to place an order or call (318) 992-2614 on the day of the event.
Tales on the Trail at JHS
It is Tales on the Trail time! The LaSalle Parish chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma is joining forces with Jena High School, Northwestern State University, the Louisiana Dept. of Health, and the Louisiana Early Childhood Association to bring Tales on the Trail to our community.
Fun, games, storytelling, art and many hands-on activities will keep the youngsters having fun without even realizing that they are learning literacy skills. Every child chooses a free book to go home with them!
Parents and grandparents bring the kids and join in the fun and learning on Saturday, October 21st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Guy Campbell Memorial Gym at Jena High School.
This “Once Upon a Time Family Literacy Event” is free to the public and is geared toward children 0-8 years of age. All participating children must be accompanied by an adult.
Fall Fifth Quarter Events
The final Fifth Quarter event will be following the JHS home game on October 27. All students, grades 6-12, are invited!
High school students will be at Temple Baptist Church and junior high students will be at First Baptist Church, Jena. There will be snacks, games and giveaways at each event.
Trunk or Treat at Nolley Church
Nolley Memorial Methodist Church will host a Trunk or Treat event on Sunday, October 29, 2023 from 4 to 6 p.m. Hot dogs will be served so come hungry!
The church is located at 2239 Highway 84 East in Jena.
1st Annual Bulb and Plant Swap
The Busy Bee Home and Garden Club, along with the LaSalle Parish Library, will host the first annual bulb and plant swap.
This event will be held on Monday, November 6, 2023 from noon to 2 p.m. Refreshments will be served and door prizes will be given.
Fall is the best time to thin out your bulb flowering plants. Not only can you bring bulbs, but feel free to bring seeds or any kind of plants you would like to share. This is a great time to swap out some of your old plants for new ones.
Come on your lunch break – you may find something new, or just stop by and visit!
The kids will be out of school on this day, so feel free to bring them along! Gardening is an educational, healthy and fun activity for children. They are able to develop new skills and learn about science and nature from growing their own plants.
For more information, please contact a Busy Bee Home and Garden Club member, or (318) 715-2655.
James Family Reunion
The annual reunion of the descendants of Alma Nelson and Flora Tackett James will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at the Clarks Community Center in Clarks, LA.
Plan to come and catch up on all the family happenings and enjoy the amazing food.
For information, call Betty Wilson (318) 331-0081 or Georgia Harris (318) 537-2977.
Drug Take-Back Day
The LaSalle Parish Sheriff’s Office is sponsoring a Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 28, 2023, where citizens can dispose of their unused medications.
The drop-off location is outside the dispatch area of the LPSO, located downstairs in the rear of the Courthouse. A white drop box is the designated drop-off container.
Citizens may drop off their unused drugs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This day is held to make the community aware that there is a safe and secure location to properly dispose of unused medicines.
Windham – Stapleton Reunion
The Windham – Stapleton Family Reunion will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Nolley Memorial Methodist Church Hall.
Lunch will be served at 12:30pm. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish and drinks.
We would love to see photos, old and new, of your family! Feel free to bring any photos/photo albums that you may have.
Please share this event with your extended family. We are looking forward to seeing everyone. Let’s have a fun-filled family and food day!
For more information, contact any of the hosts: Anita Walters – (318) 451-8502 or anitadukewalters@gmail.com. You may also contact Debra Ainsworth, Janene Peyton Hamner or Sonja Peyton Comeaux on Facebook. You may also visit the Windham-Stapleton Family Reunion Event Page on Facebook for any updates.
Southern Plainsmen at EJBC
The Southern Plainsmen gospel group will be East Jena Baptist Church on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at 10:45 a.m.
Pastor Michael Wilkinson and members of East Jena invite everyone to attend.
Common Ground Service
The LaSalle Ministerial Alliance will host the Common Ground Community Worship Service on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 6 p.m. at the Wild Horse Ministries Pavilion, Appleby Road, Trout, LA.
Since 2018, LaSalle churches have met annually for united worship and prayer. The goal of these services is to unite our churches across denominations in the love of Christ, as an example to the next generation.
The event is led my multiple pastors and church leaders, each meeting consists of worship and prayer with no main speaker. All are invited to attend.
For more information about the alliance, please visit lasallealliance.org.
Concordia Electric Board Meeting
Concordia’s next board meeting is Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 5 p.m.
Zenoria BC Wild Game Lunch
Zenoria Baptist Church will host a Wild Game Lunch on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 11 a.m.
Zenoria Baptist Church is located at 3133 Highway 500, 7 miles past Searcy Y Stop.
Encounter Student Event
The LaSalle Baptist Associational Student Ministry Team invites you to Encounter, a night of preaching and worship on Sunday, October 22 at Searcy Baptist Church from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Firm Foundation will lead in worship and Chad Mc-Clurg will be the event pastor and speaker. Food will be provided.
Students and their families are invited to attend. We ask that you encourage your students to be a part of what God is doing in our association, town, parish and state. We look forward to a move of the Holy Spirit and each person to have an Encounter with God’s presence!
Fall Canning Class by LSU Ag
The LSU AgCenter will host a Fall Canning Class on Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 12, noon in the Extension Meeting Room at the LaSalle Parish Courthouse. Cost to attend $15.
This will be a hands-on interactive workshop with everyone working in groups. Participants will enjoy a lesson about proper canning methods, which foods are good to can in the fall time- such as pepper jelly and learn the boiling water canning method.
Class is limited to 20 adult participants. Everyone will take home a jar of pepper jelly made in the class.
The deadline to register is October 20. For more information, call the LaSalle LSU AgCenter Office at 9922205.
Haunted Halloween Hall Event
The LaSalle Parish Museum will host a special attraction event this year with the theme “Haunted Halloween Hall.” The event will take place on Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Come by and visit to see special decor and receive treats! We look forward to seeing you!
The LaSalle Parish Museum is located at 1606 Front Street, in the Goodpine Community.
LaSalle Parish Museum – Open
The newly renovated LaSalle Parish Museum celebrated opening day on Sept. 4. The staff would like to thank our visitors.
The LaSalle Prish Museum Association would like to extend an invitation to the public to visit the museum on Mondays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wild Horse Ministries
While observing these lessons, you can watch during the first steps of training a horse that has never been saddled while he relates the horse training with God based on trust, faith, obedience and love.
October
October 19: Macedonia Baptist Church in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky @ 6 p.m.
October 21: Blue Grass Stockyard in Richmond, Kentucky @ 3 p.m.
October 22: Lee County Saddle Club in Beattyville, Kentucky @ 2 p.m.
For more information, call 318-992-4667 or see www.wildhorseministries.com.
