News Briefs

It’s a Girl Thing, Making Proud Choices
Union General Hospital is hosting “It’s a Girl Thing” Meeting on September 30th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.
Girls 6th – 12th Grade
Need parent consent to attend
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT
Monday, September 30, 2024
Union General Hospital
901 James Ave
Farmerville LA 71241
Free
http://www.uninogen.org
Claudia Wade 318-368-7075 318-355-7450

National Night Out 2024
National Night Out is an annual community-building event that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. NNO also enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community.

To reserve booth space at this year’s event, email this form to mbarrios@farmerville.org or drop off at Town Hall, 1024 Sterlington Highway, Farmerville. If you have any questions, please call 318-368-9242 or email mbarrios@farmerville.org.
Tuesday Oct 1, 2024
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT
Courthouse Square, Downtown Farmerville
Free
Mary Barrios – 318-368-9242

Folk Festival Day at Union Museum
Crafters & artisans: Sign up now for Folk Festival
The museum’s annual folklife celebration—now called Bayou D’Arbonne Folk Festival—is seeking crafters and food vendors for the May 4 extravaganza.
Those who want to demonstrate oldtime skills, with no sales of items, can call Terri Silmon at 318-307-9653.​
Crafters who want to sell handmade items in a booth space can call Olivia Hodges at 318-608-9150. (Booth: $25)
Food vendors can call Tonya Hicks at 318-307-0376 (Space: $25)
For more information about the festival, call the museum at 318-982-8020.