The Marion Town Council holds its regular monthly meeting.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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 …