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Beyond Human Limits
2023-06-26 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)

Chris Gates Live Music
2023-06-30 00:00 - 23:59

Thomas Nursery - Renovation Reveal
2023-06-30 11:00 - 15:00
Jason & Paula Thomas, owners of Thomas Nursery, 9695 Hwy 15, Farmerville, LA will be conducting their Renovation Reveal, Ribbon Cutting and Open House from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm on June 30 2023.

Paula Thomas says “Come join us Friday, June 30th from 11AM-3PM for our renovation reveal! We will have food, refreshments with our ribbon cutting at noon. Door prizes and raffle drawings will be given throughout the event. For more details, check out our Facebook page.”

We look forward to food, fun and fellowship with our friends. Please mark your calendar and make plans to join us in celebration.

Fireworks Over Lake D'Arbonne
2023-07-01 21:00
Ready for a night to remember? The Union Parish Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for our annual fireworks display over Lake D’arbonne, with Ludwig Marine stepping in as our title sponsor in addition to our Golden and Silver Sponsors!

Set the date – July 1st. When the clock strikes 9 PM, the sky will come alive with a dazzling array of colors. Find us on Highway 33 at Ramp Road, right where the magic is set to happen.

It’s the perfect time to get together with friends and family, enjoy the beautiful surroundings, and take in the sights as fireworks mirror the stars over Lake D’arbonne. This year’s show is shaping up to be something special, and we can’t wait to share it with you.

Be a part of the excitement and let’s make this a night to remember together. And while you’re there, share the love and your best snapshots on social media using our official hashtags. See you there!

Ben Waites Concert
2023-07-02 10:30

Don't forget It's a Girl Thing, Making Proud Choices
2023-07-06 08:00 - 17:00
Don’t forget It’s a Girl Thing, Making Proud Choices monthly meeting today at 5pm at the Union Museum of History and Art. 211 N Main Street, Farmerville.

No se olviden de la reunión mensual It’s a Girl Thing, Making Proud Choices hoy a las 5:00 p. m. en el Museo de Historia y Arte de Union Parish. 211 N Main Street, Farmerville.

Learn to Eat Right
2023-07-06 08:00 - 17:00
Free Community Nutrition Workshop

318-368-7060

Farmerville Town Council Meets
2023-07-10 05:00 - 17:00 | Old Town Hall –, 407 S Main St, Farmerville, LA, 71241
The Town Council of Farmerville holds its monthly meeting in the Old Town Hall building at 407 S Main St, in Farmerville. See the meeting agenda here.

UPSB Monthly Meeting
2023-07-10 18:00 | Union Parish School Board –, 1206 Marion Hwy, Farmerville, LA, 71241
The Union Parish School Board holds its monthly meeting at the School Board office at 1206 Marion Hwy, in Farmerville. See the meeting agenda here.

Bernice Town Council Meeting
2023-07-11 17:00 | Bernice Town Hall –, 403 4th Street, Bernice, Louisiana, 71222
The Bernice Town Council holds its monthly meeting at 403 4th Street in Bernice. See the agenda here.

Youth Sketching Class
2023-07-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Union Parish Museum of History and Art –, 211 N Main St., Farmerville, LA, 71241
A sketching class for youth ages 12-18 will be taught by award-winning local artist David Taylor. Call the museum at 318.982.8020 or email unionmuseum@gmail.com to sign up for the class.

Lake Commission SPECIAL MEETING
2023-07-11 18:30 | Union Parish Courthouse Annex, 303 E Water St, Farmerville, Louisiana, 71241
A Special Meeting has been called by the Bayou D’Arbonne Lake Watershed District Board of Commissioners – aka the D’Arbonne Lake Commission – for Tuesday, July 11, at 6:30 pm in the Courthouse Annex in Farmerville. View the meeting agenda here.

Marion Town Council Meeting
2023-07-11 19:00 | Marion Volunteer Fire Department –, 102 Gayle St, Marion, Louisiana, 71260
The Marion Town Council holds its regular monthly meeting.

DART CCRT meets in Bernice
2023-07-12 11:00 | Bernice Town Hall –, 403 4th Street, Bernice, Louisiana, 71222
Union Parish’s Domestic Abuse Resistance Team, D.A.R.T., will hold its monthly Coordinated Community Response Team (CCRT) meeting Wednesday in the Bernice Town Hall. Call Jackie Hall, DART Advocate, at 318-368-6191 for more information.

Youth Sketching Class
2023-07-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Union Parish Museum of History and Art –, 211 N Main St., Farmerville, LA, 71241
A sketching class for youth ages 12-18 will be taught by award-winning local artist David Taylor. Call the museum at 318.982.8020 or visit unionmuseum@gmail.com to sign up for the class.

Lake D'Arbonne Lake Commission meeting
2023-07-18 18:30 | Union Parish Courthouse Annex, 303 E Water St, Farmerville, Louisiana, 71241
Bayou D’Arbonne Lake Watershed District Board of Commissioners – aka the D’Arbonne Lake Commission – will hold its monthly public meeting at 6:30 pm in the Courthouse Annex in Farmerville.

DART CCRT meets in Marion
2023-07-19 11:00 | Marion Volunteer Fire Department –, 102 Gayle St, Marion, Louisiana, 71260
Union Parish’s Domestic Abuse Resistance Team, D.A.R.T., will hold its monthly Coordinated Community Response Team (CCRT) meeting Wednesday in the Marion Fire Station. Call Jackie Hall, DART Advocate, at 318-368-6191 for more information.

ACT registration deadline is Aug. 4
2023-07-20 08:00 - 17:00
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
2023-07-20 12:00 | Willie Davis Recreation Center –, 116 Cox Ferry Rd, Farmerville, Louisiana, 71241
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
2023-07-21 00:00 - 23:59 | Farmerville Jaycee Hall –, 505 E Water St, Farmerville, LA, 71241
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.

UP Community Outreach team meeting
2023-07-21 11:30 | Old Town Hall –, 407 S Main St, Farmerville, LA, 71241
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
2023-07-21 17:00
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
2023-07-21 17:00 | Farmerville Jaycee Hall –, 505 E Water St, Farmerville, LA, 71241
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.

– 8×10 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
2023-07-22 08:00 | Union Christian Academy –, 110 W Hill St., Farmerville, Louisiana, 71241
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 up using this Google form so we know who is coming and can better plan the day: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSdydsG7W1Ymjg…/viewform

Lunch will be provided.

Volunteers are needed to help with the following tasks:

Indoor Painting

Outdoor Painting

Lawn Care

Debris Pick up

Fence Repair

Pulling up carpet

Trash pick up

Shrub Clearing

Elementary front entry cement cleaning

General Maintenance

General Cleaning

Telling His Story: POW #1000
2023-07-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Union Parish Museum of History and Art –, 211 N Main St., Farmerville, LA, 71241
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 the Union Museum of History and Art.

Dr. Hill compiled Pardue’s memoirs into a compelling book, “Telling His Story: POW #1000”, published in December.

The narrative recounts his harrowing experiences in the Bataan Death March and a Japanese prisoner of war camp where he endured brutal and inhumane conditions.

60th Annual Louisiana Watermelon Festival
2023-07-27 07:00 - 2023-07-29 20:00
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
2023-07-31 00:00 - 23:59 | Union Parish Museum of History and Art –, 211 N Main St., Farmerville, LA, 71241
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 participating in the event should email unionmuseum@gmail.com, cwade@uniongen.org or call the museum at 318-982-8020.

Run for the Diamonds entry deadline
2023-07-31 17:00 | North Louisiana Exhibition Center –, 165 Fairgrounds Rd., Ruston, Louisiana, 71270
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 the early draw, although the deadline for online entries in Aug. 27 for the early draw. See the attached flyer or call/text 318-243-5726 for more details.

Rescuing Biodiversity
2023-08-13 14:00
Meet author and conservationist, Johnny Armstrong as he shares his story of the protection and restoration of a North Louisiana ecosystem.

D'Arbonne Master Gardeners
2023-08-15 18:30
Special Speaker : Justice Jay McCallum

Topic : How to use the iNaturalist App for plant ID
