ACT registration deadline is Aug. 4

Those wishing to take the ACT on Sept. 9 must register by Aug. 4 to avoid a $36 late registration fee and to ensure they receive a copy of their test answers after the taking the test. Visit act.org for complete list of test dates, deadlines and fees for the coming school year.

DART CCRT meets in Farmerville

Willie Davis Recreation Center - 116 Cox Ferry Rd, Farmerville, Louisiana

Union Parish’s Domestic Abuse Resistance Team, D.A.R.T., will hold its monthly Coordinated Community Response Team (CCRT) meeting Thursday, July 20, at the Farmerville Recreation Center. Call Jackie Hall, DART Advocate, at 318-368-6191 for more information.

Window Decorating Contest

Farmerville Jaycee Hall - 505 E Water St, Farmerville, LA

The 60th Annual Louisiana Watermelon Festival Window Decorating Contest will be judged Friday, July 21, 2023. Those wishing to compete should contact the Jaycee Hall to register prior to July 21.

Free

UP Community Outreach team meeting

Old Town Hall - 407 S Main St, Farmerville, LA

The UP Community Outreach team will hold its monthly meeting July 21 at the Old Town Hall in Farmerville. Contact Jiame Brown by email at JBrown@childr558.onmicrosoft.com or by phone at 318-278-5541 for more information.

Watermelon Festival Pageants Deadline

The deadline to enter all Louisiana Watermelon Festival pageants is 5 pm, July 21. The Baby, Tiny, Little, Petite and Junior Miss pageants will be held Thursday, July 27th at 6 pm and the Teen and Miss pageants will be held Sunday, July 29th at 7 pm. Applications must be completed online at http://www.louisianawatermelonfestival.org/pageant.html

Watermelon Festival Photo Contest Deadline

Farmerville Jaycee Hall - 505 E Water St, Farmerville, LA

July 21 is the last day to enter the 60th Annual Watermelon Festival Photo Contest. - Contest open to photos of children 0-4 years-old, twins and pets. - 8x10 photo unframed photos must be dropped off Jaycee Hall by 5 p.m. July 21 deadline - $10 to enter - Applications can be found at www.louisianawatermelonfestival.org

UCA Work Day

Union Christian Academy - 110 W Hill St., Farmerville, Louisiana

Union Christian Academy parents, staff, and students are asked to help UCA prepare for the coming school year by participating in the UCA Work Day July 22. Volunteers should sign …

Telling His Story: POW #1000

Union Parish Museum of History and Art - 211 N Main St., Farmerville, LA

Author Janis Pardue Hill, daughter of WWII death camp survivor and Union Parish native J.C. Pardue, will share her father’s story in a special presentation on Saturday, July 22, in …

Free

60th Annual Louisiana Watermelon Festival

The 60th Annual Louisiana Watermelon Festival runs July 27-29. The festival is organized by the Farmerville Jaycees. See the festival's full schedule of events below.

International Tasting Tour Sponsorship Deadline

Union Parish Museum of History and Art - 211 N Main St., Farmerville, LA

July 31 is the deadline to become a sponsor for the Union Museum of History and Art's annual International Tasting Tour, scheduled for Sept. 21. Those interested in sponsoring or …

Run for the Diamonds entry deadline

North Louisiana Exhibition Center - 165 Fairgrounds Rd., Ruston, Louisiana

July 31 is the deadline for the D'Arbonne Ranger Riders' Run for the Diamonds Shootout entries to be paid in full. Mailed entries must be postmarked by Aug. 7 for …

Rescuing Biodiversity

Meet author and conservationist, Johnny Armstrong as he shares his story of the protection and restoration of a North Louisiana ecosystem.