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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 …
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DART CCRT meets in Farmerville
Willie Davis Recreation Center - 116 Cox Ferry Rd, Farmerville, LouisianaUnion 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, …
Window Decorating Contest
Farmerville Jaycee Hall - 505 E Water St, Farmerville, LAThe 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 …
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UP Community Outreach team meeting
Old Town Hall - 407 S Main St, Farmerville, LAThe 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 …
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 …
Watermelon Festival Photo Contest Deadline
Farmerville Jaycee Hall - 505 E Water St, Farmerville, LAJuly 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 …
UCA Work Day
Union Christian Academy - 110 W Hill St., Farmerville, LouisianaUnion 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, LAAuthor 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 …
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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, LAJuly 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
North Louisiana Exhibition Center - 165 Fairgrounds Rd., Ruston, LouisianaJuly 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 …
Rescuing Biodiversity
Meet author and conservationist, Johnny Armstrong as he shares his story of the protection and restoration of a North Louisiana ecosystem.