Louisiana Equine Council 3rd Annual Fun Ride
The Louisiana Equine Council Third Annual Fun Ride will be held March 27 at Cane Camp in Kisatchie National Forest. Ride out will be 9:30am and lunch will be 1:30pm. Negative Coggins is required. Everyone is welcome! Member ride free, non-members pay $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. There is also a $5 ride fee to Kisatchie for Sandstone Trails for all. Cane Camp is a primitive horse camp with running water, tie lines and improved restrooms.
USED TACK SELL: Bring your unwanted items prices to sell and keep 80% of the sell price allowing LEC %20 for their trails program.
Crawfish Etouffee lunch with drink and dessert will be sold for $5 a dish
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Scott Kubala at the Vernon Parish Library
Folk Artist Scott Kubala will be performing at the Vernon Parish Library Tuesday, March 9 at 7PM. The Library is located at 1401 Nolan Trace in Leesville.
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Merryville Heritage Festival
The Merryville Historical Society sponsors the Merryville Heritage Festival on March 27 in Merryville, LA. Gates open at 9am. One of the largest community events in Beauregard Parish. Tour the Burks Log Cabin built in 1863 and the Old Merryville Jail built in 1912. Events include a parade, Miss Merryville Pageant, annual chili cook-off, native-American Dancing, gospel music entertainers and more. Vendors and exhibitors will also be set up. For more information call 337-825-4804
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Star Party at Hodges Garden
The Baton Rouge Astronomical Society will be hosting their annual Star Gazing Party March 10-March14 at Hodges Garden State Park. Astronomers will be on hand to share their equiptment and knowledge of the heavens. DRESS WARMLY. For more information call the park at 318-586-3523 or 800-354-3523
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Ag Outreach 2010
Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) will host a free outreach sessions March 15 at the State Emergency Shelter, LSU Ag Center March 15 in Alexandria. Commissioner Mike Strain and LDAF Staff are eager to listen to your comments, questions and concerns about the LDAF to better serve you. The session will be from 6PM-8PM at 8125 Highway 71 S. Alexandria. For more information call 225-922-1234 or visit their website www.LDAF.LA.GOV
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Showboat Theatre's "Love by the Numbers"
Showboat Theatre's "Love by the Numbers", a romantic comedy by Ernest Joselovitz with Harry Michael Bagdasian will run thru March. Dinner Shows will be March 13, 19, 25 & 27 with Cocktails at 6P, Dinner at 6:30P and Curtain at 7:30P. Show only will be March 12, 20 & 26 with curtain up at 7:30P. Dinner shows are $20 for adults and $15 for children under 12. Non-Dinner shows are $8 for Adults and $5 for children under 12. For reservations call 337-531-2337
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Spring Fling at Hodges Garden
Hodges Gardens State Park will celebrate the first day of Spring on Saturday, March 20. Everyone is invited to come and usher in the new blooming season during a celebration sponsored by the Friends of Hodges Gardens State Park. The fun-filled day begins with a 5K run and the "Loop Run" at 8 am. Through out the day, guided hikes will be given of the newly re-opened Wild Azalea and Longleaf Pine Stump hiking trails. Louisiana artists will showcase their work, custom and antique cars will be on display, vendors will be set up to provide food & refreshments, and there will be live music on the Lakefront Stage. For more information and to register for the 5K and Loop Run or Car Show contact the park at 800-354-3523 toll free or 586-3523 locally.
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Pickering Youth Association Final Registration
The Pickering Youth Association is holding final registration for T-Ball, Baseball and Softball Tuesday, March 2 at the Pickering Elementary Gym from 6PM-8PM. Ages 5-11 will be final registration. Cost is $40.00 for your first child then $35.00 for every child after. Registration will also be held March 4 IF NEEDED. For more information call Brad at 396-7010
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BeauCARE 4th Annual Rhinestone Roundup
BeauCARE 4th Annual Rhinestone Roundup will be Saturday, March 20 at 7:00PM at the Beauregard Parish Fair Exhibit Hall. Don't miss the chance to enjoy a night of toe-tapping, thigh slapping fun! Chuck Wagon Dinner by Ms. Emily's Catering, a silent auction including authentic autographed sports memorabilia, a chance to win a "Hunting Buggy" and more! Plus, a special concert by CMA Award winning group Little Texas with speacil guest Seth James. Tickets are $50 in advance and available at Curious Cargo, BeauCARE Offices or by calling 337-462-2273
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Rapides Symphony Orchestra "A Trip To Vienna"
Rapides Symphony Orchestra "A Trip To Vienna" will be Saturday, March 13 at 7:30PM at the Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center. Featuring works from three different and distinct periods of classical music. Guest violinist Anton Shelepov. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for seniors, $10 for students and $50 for a family (two adults and up to six children). Tickets can be puchased in advance by calling the symphony office at (318) 442-9709 and at the box office one hour before the performance.
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LSU's Buisness & Tech. Center Seminars
Thursday, March 25 and Friday, March 26 LSU's Buisness and Technology Center will bring their mobile classroom to DeRidder for a series of seminars on entrepreneurial training and small buisness development. Pre-registration is strongly urged, space is limited. Call the Greater Beauregard Chamber of Commerce at 463-5533
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3rd Annual "Arts Parade"
The City of DeRidder and the Impromptu Players 3rd Annual "Arts Parade" concert series will be going on Thursdays (March 18, April 15, May 20) 7PM nightly at the Wooten Theatre in downtown DeRidder. Only 200 season tickets will be sold @ $40 each. Concerts cover a wide range of musical stylings. For more info call City Hall @ 462-8900 or Curious Cargo @ 462-2751
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HIRED Apprenticeship Program
CYS Services and MWR @ Ft. Polk is enrolling now in the HIRED Apprenticeship Program. This program provides 15-18 year olds paid work experience. Educational incentives are also available. For more info call 531-6936
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Beauregard ARC Recycling
The Beauregard ARC is now recycling cardboard at their new offices on Mahlon Street in DeRidder. Arrangements can be made for pick up of large orders. For more details call 462-2513
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AARP Free Tax Preparation
The AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) is offering free tax preparation now thru April 15 from 9am-1PM every Wednesday and Saturday at the Old Town Hall in New Llano. This is for senior citizens and low income residents. Bring a picture ID and last years income tax return.
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VFW Post #3106 Scholarship Applications
VFW Post # 3106 (Leesville) and the Ladies Auxiliary deadline for scholarship applications is April 1, 2010. Get the application from the VFW (Harriet St. in Leesville), from school counselors and at the Big Dog Studios. This is for the first semester college student. Applicants must be graduates of a Vernon Parish High School. For more info call Kathleen Wenthe @ 286-9294 or 208-3825
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Sportsman Club of DeRidder Historic Tour Destination
The Sportsman Club in DeRidder 4th Annual Historic Tour Destination, Washington D.C. fund-raising must be complete by April 30. This trip involves taking area students in grades 10-12. The trip will cost $600 per student. Donations are being accepted. You may sponsor a student and they will assist you in the fund-raising or they will do odd jobs to earn trip money. You can actually take the trip with your student. For more info call Elmo Monroe @ 348-1420
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Ft. Polk Bassmasters 20th Spring Open
The Ft. Polk Community Bassmasters 20th Spring open team fishing tournament will be Saturday, March 27 with fishing from 6:30am-3PM at the U.S. Army Rec site in Toledo Bend reservoir. This is a trailer tournament. You can launch from anywhere on the lake. Entry fee os $60 per team. For info call Don @ 353-3036, Jerry @ 208-9187 or Alex @ 378-4772. Visit their website : fortpolkbassmasters.com
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Vernon Parish Community Orchestra Spring Concert
The Vernon Parish Community Orchestra Spring Concert will be Sunday, March 21 at 3PM at the Leesville High Auditorium. Come prepared to have fun and enjoy some great music. Winner of the "guest conductor contest" will be announced. No Admission for the concert. For info call Karen @ 239-7700
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2010 Jasper Air Show
2010 Japer Air Show will be Saturday, March 20 and Sunday, March 21. Gates open at 8am at the Jasper County Bell Field Airport just west of Jasper, TX. Great family fun. Static displays of modern, vintage military and civilian aircraft. Lots of stunt flyers and unique planes. Great food items. A B-52 Bomber from Barksdale AFB will do a fly-over. Bring lawn chairs and umbrellas. No ice chests or pets please. Airshow starts Saturday at 2PM and Sunday at 1PM. Admission is $10 ages 13 and up, $5 for ages 7-12 and kids under 6 get in free. For more info go to jasperairshow.net
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Listen To The Big Dog Live!
