Local events

Each Monday through Friday, the Lincoln Parish Journal will post a list of non-for-profit upcoming events happening in the parish. If you would like to add your event to this list or advertise your for-profit events, please email us at lpjnewsla@gmail.com

Friday, May 9
10 a.m.: GSU graduation (Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center)
11:30: Ribbon cutting celebrating Lincoln United Community Coalition (407 N. Hazel St., Ruston)
2 p.m.: Ribbon cutting celebrating Enhanced Skin & Beauty (2314 Commons Ct., Suite 5)
6 p.m.: GSU baseball


Saturday, May 10
8:30-11:30 a.m.: Hazardous Waste Material Collection and Recycling (2609 Farmerville St.)
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Ruston Farmers Market
3 p.m.: GSU baseball

Sunday, May 11
Mother’s Day
1 p.m.: GSU baseball

Monday, May 12
11:30 a.m.: Lunch on Us (Presbyterian Church, 212 North Bonner Street., Ruston) — everyone welcome
6 p.m.: Toastmasters International meeting (Louisiana Center for the Blind, 101 South Trenton Street)
6-9 p.m.: Creative Meetups (Creatives at Work, 301 N. Trenton)

Tuesday, May 13
6 p.m.: LA Tech baseball
7 p.m.: Lincoln Parish Police Jury meeting (Ruston Courthouse)

Wednesday, May 14
7-8 a.m.: Veterans Coffee Club (PJ’s Coffee)
11:30 a.m.: Lunch on Us (Presbyterian Church, 212 North Bonner Street., Ruston) — everyone welcome

Thursday, May 15
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Ruston Kiwanis Club lunch and program (Trinity Methodist Church fellowship hall)
5-6 p.m.: Free meal hosted by 5 Loaves 2 Fish Ministry (Ruston Housing Authority Community Room, 901 MLK Drive., Ruston)
5:30-8:30 p.m.: Ruston Art Ramble (Downtown Ruston)
6 p.m.: Southern A’Chord Chorus rehearsal (Presbyterian Church fellowship hall, 212 N. Bonner St.; open to all women singers)
6 p.m.: LA Tech baseball

Friday, May 16
6 p.m.: LA Tech baseball

Saturday, May 17
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Ruston Farmers Market
Noon: LA Tech baseball

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