Ongoing
Narcotics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous Support Group meetings are held at Christian Living Fellowship Church on Section Line Road in Leesville.
Meetings are held Mondays from 8-9 p.m.; Tuesdays, 8-9 p.m.; Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. Thursdays, 7:15-8 p.m. and 8-9 p.m.; Fridays, 8-9 p.m., Saturdays, 8-9 p.m. and Sundays, 8-9 p.m. For more information please call Ricky C. at 718-6234 or Brian T. at 238-3570.
Pre-K Registration
First Baptist Child Care Center is currently holding registration for Pre-K classes in August. Child must be four years old before Sept. 30, 2008. La. certificate of immunization is required. Contact Kathy Isgitt at the center for more information: 337-239-0199.
Memorial Fund
A memorial fund has been established for the family of Robert Ross of Anacoco at City Savings Bank. Ross is the son of Nettie Ross and has several siblings who live in the Vernon Parish area. Ross endured a long battle with cancer and funds for his medical and final expenses are being collected.
Rosary
You are invited to pray the Rosary in Spanish each Friday at 7 p.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Leesville. For more information please call Aida at 238-3878 or Francis at 392-1306.
Optimist Club
Optimist International would like to establish a club in Rosepine. The purpose of the Optimist Club is to promote, aid and encourage the growth of youth; the giving of oneself in service to others, good government, respect for the law, and to work for friendship of all people. Contact Toni James Doyle at 460-1500 if interested.
Triumph Ministries
The Center for Triumph is an anonymous recovery for those who struggle with hurt, habit or hang-up. They meet at 6 p.m. each Friday at 266 Alexandria Hwy. and provide a safe place for you to share your experiences, strengths and hopes with others. There’s no charge for this Christ-centered program. For more information please call 353-2274.
JAG
Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) “out of school recovery” program assists in matching you with a job. The program allows you to gain work experience while working toward your GED. For more information please call 337-238-4179.
Benefit Account
A benefit account has been set up for James Ragland (Bubba) at the Vernon Bank for medical expenses. Please ask for account number 62-3761-4. Any donations will be greatly appreciated.
Hospice Volunteers Sought
Hospice of Leesville is looking for individuals who might be interested in donating some of their time in the hospice ministry in Vernon Parish.
No special training or experience is necessary, just that volunteers have a “Hospice Heart.” For more information, call Rita Hollis at 239-1020.
Benefit Account
Arther Reed Roberts and his mother lost their home due to fire. The Masonic Lodge 240 of Leesville has set up an account at the Vernon Bank. For more information, contact Harold Lafoe at 424-9305.
NSU Referral Service for Parents
Are you expecting a baby soon? There are many decisions to make, especially selecting quality child care. Northwestern State University Child and Family Network is a free referral service for parents. They can help you find a child care center or family child care home for your infant. For information on choosing quality care, contact NSU Child and Family Network at 318-484-2184.
Benefit Account
A benefit account has been set up for Sheryl Morris Burns/Tanasha Winfry at Merchants & Farmers Bank for medical expenses due to a kidney transplant that Ms. Burns will have in October. Please ask for account number 568-588-5. All donations are greatly appreciated.
Verbeau African Violet Club
The Verbeau African Violet Club meets every third Monday at Vernon Parish Library at 5 p.m. Visitors are welcome.
Vernon Middle School Registration and Orientation
Vernon Middle School is registering new fifth and sixth grade students daily from 7:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. To register, bring your child’s social security card, birth certificate, health card and previous school records. Health cards may be obtained from the Vernon Parish Health Unit or the Bayne-Jones Family Clinic. The school requests that all new students be registered by July 23, 2008. Registration is complete when a V.M.S. registration card for 2008-2009 has been completed and turned in.
Orientation for students and parents will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for fifth grade and from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for sixth grade. Everyone is invited to come to meet the faculty and staff and tour the school. There will be a general session in the gym before going to the classrooms. For more information call 337-239-3836 or 337-238-1505.
Basketball Officials Needed
Anyone interested in officiating high school, junior high and elementary basketball games for the 2008-09 basketball season should contact Gerald McCain at 337-348-9338 or Phil Jones at 337-208-4693 of the Tri-Parish Officials Association. Applicants must be high school graduates or 21 years of age. Experience is not a must, but helpful.
Power Wheelchairs Available
Three Wishes Program makes power wheelchairs available to senior citizens and the permanently disabled at no cost. To see if you or a loved one qualifies, call 1-800-817-4835.
TOPS
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) will meet July 17, 24 and 31 at the Vernon Parish Library. Weigh-in starts at 5:05 pm and ends a 5:55 pm. The meeting starts at 6 pm. For further information call 537-8658.
Parents Day Out
First United Methodist church is now enrolling children 10 months to 4 years for the Parents Day Out Program on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. For more information contact Charlette at 238-3626.
SCUBA classes
Fort Polk's Moral Welfare and Recreation/Rental is sponsoring summer SCUBA. The next session starts July 29, at the 25M pool located on 10th street behind Strike Zone Bowling Center. Classes will be held 5:30-8:30 p.m. each evening. Upon completion of the course, students will have the chance to test their new skills with open water dives at Toledo Bend Lake. The cost of the class is $275. Students who complete the course successfully will have earned an internationally recognized certification.
Summer SCUBA Schedule:
July, 29 and 31; Aug. 5 and 7; Open Water: Aug. 9 and 10.
Aug. 12 and 14; Aug. 19 and 21; Open Water: Aug. 23 and 24.
Aug. 26 and 28; Sept. 2 and 4; Open Water: Sept. 6 and 7.
The last class session of 2008 will be Sept. 9 and 11; Sept. 16 and 18; Open Water: Sept. 20 and 21
Participants should wear bathing suits and bring a towel.
For more information, call 531-8312.
Wednesday, July 16
Vacation Bible School
Pine Hill Baptist Church will be conducting Vacation Bible School at 6 p.m. until 8:45 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16. The church is located on Hwy. 8 West in Leesville. The theme is Cactus Canyon. For more information call 239-6073.
Sowela Fall Registration
Sowela Technical Community College fall registration for returning students and new students accepted to the college by July 11 is July 16 – 17. Fall classes begin August 18. First time students and students who did not attend Sowela during the fall 2007and spring 2008 semesters have until August 1 to submit their application and once accepted can register during late registration August 13 – 15. For more information, contact Student Affairs at (337) 491-2688.
Revival
Revival services at Pentecostal Gospel Lighthouse with Evangelist Tim Williams of Longview, Texas, have been held over. Services will be held at 7 p.m. July 16-17 and 19-20 at the church. For more information call 337-463-5192.
Thursday, July 17
Women on Mission
Vernon Baptist Association’s Women on Mission meeting will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, July 17 at the First Baptist Church in Leesville. Guest Speaker is Rev. Morris Goins, chaplain of the Vernon Correctional Facility. Lunch will be provided by the host church. Pastors and all ladies are encouraged to attend. For more information contact Geraldine Crosby at 239-4849.
Friday, July 18
Registration for Free School Supplies
Helping Hands Storefront will be conducting registration for free school supplies at 10 a.m. until noon on Friday, July 18, Thursday, July 24 and Friday, July 25 at 603 South Third Street in Leesville. Applicants must have proof of income and the child’s social security card. Supplies will be distributed at 10 a.m. until noon on Thursday, July 31.
Saturday, July 19
AARP Driver Safety Program
The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office is sponsoring the AARP Driver Safety Program from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 19 at the Vernon Parish Courthouse. Those completing the class may get a discount on their auto insurance. The class is limited, so please call 337-238-0218 to register early. Lunch will be served, and there is no charge for the class.
Summer Picnic Dance
The Red Diamond Swingers Square Dance Club is hosting a summer picnic dance beginning at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 19 at West Leesville Elementary School. The dance is open-house (no-charge) and open to everyone. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served, and door prizes will be awarded. A half and half drawing and a cake walk will also be conducted. For more information call Ian McDonald at 337-208-6608, Myra Midkiff at 337-353-2372 or Charlie Driver at 337-239-6223.
Sunday, July 20
Revival Services
Revival Services with Bro. Dennis Hackler will be conducted at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 20 and at 7 p.m. from Monday, July 21 until Friday, July 25 at Flactor Baptist Church where Bro. Huey Haymon is pastor.
Church Celebration
An Apostolic/ Prophetic Eight Year Church Celebration will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. July 20 at Knowledge of the Word Ministries at 202 East Fertitta Blvd. in Leesville. Apostle Cassundra Williams-Coleman, is pastor. The theme is “The Word in Action.” Dress is casual and dinner will be served. Prayer services will be conducted beginning at 6 p.m. July 14-19 and at 10 a.m. July 20. For more information call 337-239-2033.
Monday, July 21
Singing School
Toledo Bend Bible Baptist Church invites everyone to a singing school July 21-25. Morning classes will begin at 9:30 a.m. for children aged 8-16. Evening classes will begin at 7 p.m. for adults and children of all ages. The director will be Tammy Hardy, of Livingston.
The church is located 10 miles west of Anacoco on Hwy. 111. For more information call 337-286-9500.
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) will have its regular monthly meeting at 10 a.m. Monday, July 21 in the Leesville City Courtroom.
Tuesday, July 22
Sew Crazy Quilters Guild
The Sew Crazy Quilters Guild will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at the Vernon Parish Library. Members are reminded to bring a red, white and blue fat quarter. Visitors are welcome.
Sunday, July 27
Family Reunion
The family of Joshua Goins will hold its annual family reunion at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 27 at the Shriners Building on Washington Street in downtown DeRidder, two doors from Big “D.” Look for blue and white balloons in front. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. Ham will be provided. Bring salads, vegetables and desserts. There will be no auction this year.
Homecoming and Memorial Service
A homecoming and memorial service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Sunday, July 27 at Flactor Baptist Church where Bro. Huey Haymon is pastor.
Monday, July 28
Gridiron Club Meeting
The Leesville Wampus Cat Gridiron Club will be holding an organizational meeting on Monday, July 28, 2008 to begin making plans for the 2008 season and school year. The Gridiron Club has many fund-raisers and events planned throughout the season and asks that all members please attend this meeting to elect new officers. The meeting will be held at the LHS Field House beginning at 6 p.m. If you are a member, or wish to join for this season, please attend this meeting.
Tuesday, July 29
Course of Instruction for Election Commissioners
A course of instruction for election commissioners will be conducted at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 29 and Thursday, July 31 in the Leesville High School south cafeteria. To qualify for commissioner, applicants must be qualified voters in the ward in which they serve, not be a candidate for election and not have been convicted of an election offense. All qualified persons are invited to attend, and a certificate will be given to those who successfully complete the course.
Sunday, Aug. 2
Homecoming
Castor Baptist Church in Slagle announces its 66th anniversary homecoming event Sunday, Aug. 2. Dr. Jerry Neff will be presiding over the memorial service. A gospel singing will follow with dinner in the fellowship hall. Everyone is invited and encouraged to bring a covered dish. Donations can be mailed to Castor Cemetery Fund c/o Harles Smart, 218 Pine Tree Rd., Leesville, 71446. The church is located at 2057 Slagle Road.
Tuesday, Aug. 5
Parent Orientation/Open House
Pickering Elementary School will have Parent Orientation/Open House on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008. Kindergarten classes will meet in the lower cafeteria at 5:30 p.m. Grades 1-3 will meet in the gym at 5:30 p.m. and grades 4-6 will meet in the gym at 6:30 p.m. All parents except kindergarten are encouraged to bring their child’s school supplies to leave with the teacher. Kindergarten parents can bring school supplies on Thursday, Aug. 14 at 4:30 p.m. when class rolls are posted. For more information call 337-537-3394.
Friday, Aug. 15
Father/Daughter Friday Night Out
Dry Creek Baptist Church will be conducting a Father/Daughter Friday night out for fathers and their daughters aged 6 and up. The dress is casual. Cost is $7 per person and includes a meal. The evening begins at 5 p.m., followed b y supper at 6 p.m. The night out will conclude at 9 p.m. To pre-register call Dry Creek Baptist Camp at 337-328-7531.
Saturday, Aug. 16
Dedication
The Peason Historical Foundation, Inc.in conjunction with the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk would like to invite family members, relatives, friends and neighbors of the original landowners, homesteaders and sharecroppers of Peason Ridge to the dedication of a new historical marker in their honor at the Peason Memorial Park located on Hwy. 118 in Peason Community. at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008. Special guest will be Col. David Sage, garrison commander of Fort Polk. The public is invited to bring their lawn chairs and help honor the heritage families who gave up their lands for the Peason Ridge Military Reservation. Each family’s name will be engraved on the new historical marker.
Men’s Fish Fry
Chuck Quarles, of Louisiana College, will be the guest speaker at a men’s fish fry at Dry Creek Baptist Camp from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16. Musical guest is Prentiss Miller of First Baptist Church Iowa. There is no charge for the event, but a love offering will be taken. The dress is casual. A worship service will follow the meal at 6 p.m. For more information or to register, call 337-328-7531.
Thursday, Aug. 21
Vernon Parish Retired Teachers
Vernon Parish Retired Teachers will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21 in the Vernon Parish Library. City of Leesville Mayor Betty Westerchil will be the speaker. All teachers are welcome.
Sunday, Sept. 26
Concert
Gospel Singer Ivan Parker will be in concert Sunday, September 26, 2008 at 7 p.m. at the Glenmora High Auditorium.?Parker has performed on the Bill and Gloria Gaither Homecoming Video Series. Tickets are $12.00 each.?For tickets or more information, call Cathy Hendrixson at (318)748-7741 or email, cathyhendrixson2002@yahoo.com.
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