Community Calendar, June 2009

Monday, June 1
Training Class
The Vernon Parish School Board will conduct a 30-hour pre-service training class for prospective bus drivers from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.  June 1-5 at Leesville High School in the lower cafeteria. Please call 337-239-1627 by Thursday, May 28 to register. 

Wednesday, June 3
Vacation Bible School
First Baptist Church of Rosepine will conduct vacation Bible school from 6 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. beginning Wednesday, June 3 through June 7 for ages three (as of Sept. 1, 2008) and up. The theme is Crocodile Dock. Call 337-463-7746 for more information.

Friday, June 5
 A.A.R.P. Drivers Safety Course
A.A.R.P. Chapter # 1199 is sponsoring a “ 55 Alive Drivers Safety Course “ Friday, June 5 at 8 a.m. untill 12:30 p.m. at the Vernon Parish Library. There will be a fee of $12. for members. Be sure to bring your A.A.R.P. cards. For nonmembers the fee will be $14. Be sure to register with June McClain at 337-239-6529. Most insurance companies will give a premium discount for completion of the course.

Saturday, June 6
 Family Reunion
The Turner & West Family Reunion will be held on June 6 beginning at 9 a.m. at Silver Creek Baptist Church off Hwy. 117, Leesville. For more information, call Diane at 392-0807.

Golf Tournament
The National Association of University Women will hold its Annual Golf Tournament June 6, 2009 at 8 a.m. It will be a two-person scramble with a shotgun start at the Leesville Municipal Golf Course. The cost is $40.00 per person. This includes golf cart, food, drinks and door prizes. For additional information call: Laura Clark @ 239-3533 or Leesville Golf Course at 239-2526.
 
Annual Meeting
The Gravel Hill Cemetary Association will hold its annual meeting June 6, 2009 at Gravel Hill Baptist Church in Cravens. Everyone is invited, beginning at 10 a.m. with singing, business meeting, preaching, fellowship and dinner on the grounds. The Rev Jeff James will be bringing the message.

Pageant
The Miss VFW Vernon Parish Beauty Pageant is set for 6 p.m. Saturday, June 6 at the VFW Post 3106 Hall in Leesville. Contestants aged 16-20 are eligible to compete. The entry fee is $45. Contact Chairman Kathy Wenthe at 337-286-9294 for more information.

Pageant
The Lil’ Miss VFW Vernon Parish Beauty Pageant is set for 6 p.m. Saturday, June 6 at the VFW Post 3106 Hall in Leesville. Contestants aged 5-8 are eligible to compete. The entry fee is $45. Contact Chairman Kathy Wenthe at 337-286-9294 for more information.

Sunday, June 7
 Choir Anniversary
The Sweet Home Baptist Church will celebrate its Annual Choir Anniversary, Sunday, June 7 at 3 p.m. Guests for the occasion will be the Rev. Clenon Turner and the Mt. Olive Baptist Church of Leesville. The public is invited to attend.

Fullerton Reunion
 The Fullerton Reunion is set for Sunday, June 7 at the old town site in Fullerton. Bring a picnic lunch, memories, old photographs and questions to Fullerton Park. All are welcome. The Forest Service, in planning new trails and exhibits, wishes to scan old photographs during the reunion so that they can illustrate the life and time of this community. Photos showing businesses, housing, town facilities, interiors and how people lived in the community are needed. For more information, call Bill Bridges at 918-245-2385.

Saturday, June 13
Pageant
The Beauregard Watermelon Festival will host a pageant for age groups 13 and up at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 13 at the Wooten Theater in DeRidder. Contact pageant director Erin Peavy at 337-401-0214 for more information. 

Thursday, June 16
 VCoA Meeting
The Vernon Council on Aging will host their annual meeting at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 16 at their office located at 200 N. 3rd Street.

Tuesday, June 26
Pageant
The Beauregard Watermelon Festival will host a pageant for girls aged 0- 12 years at 6 p.m. on Tuesday,  June 26 at the Beauregard Parish Fairgrounds. Contact pageant director Kristina Spears at 337-375-3470 for more information.