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 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 …

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 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, 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 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, 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 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.