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

Thursday, July 3
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Ruston Kiwanis Club lunch and program (Trinity Methodist Church fellowship hall)
6 p.m.: Southern A’Chord Chorus rehearsal (Presbyterian Church fellowship hall, 212 N. Bonner St.; open to all women singers)
6 p.m.: Yoga at Lincoln Parish Library Events Center
8:30 p.m.: Temple Baptist Church fireworks


Friday, July 4
Independence Day

Saturday, July 5
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Ruston Farmers Market
9 a.m.: Fighting Gaming Community (Lincoln Parish Library Jack Beard Community Room)

Monday, July 7
11:30 a.m.: Lunch on Us (Presbyterian Church, 212 North Bonner Street., Ruston) — everyone welcome
4 p.m.: Story hour at Lincoln Parish Library (Events Center)
5:30 p.m.: Ruston City Council meeting (City Hall)
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, July 8
10 a.m.: Family storytime at Lincoln Parish Library (Events Center)
10:30 a.m.: Summer movie series: “Cars” (Dixie Theatre)
2 p.m.: Crafternoon at Lincoln Parish Library Community Room (Ages 5 and up)
4 p.m.: Whimsy animal portraits for teens (Lincoln Parish Library Community Room)
6 p.m.: Fitness class (Lincoln Parish Library Events Center)
6 p.m.: Lincoln Parish School Board meeting (410 S. Farmerville St.)
6-8 p.m.: Classic Italian Tiramisu Class (Ruston Farmers Market; pre-registration required)
7 p.m.: Lincoln Parish Police Jury meeting (Lincoln Parish Courthouse)

Wednesday, July 9
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, July 10
9:30 a.m.: Piney Hills Quilt Guild meeting (Grace Methodist Church)
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Ruston Kiwanis Club lunch and program (Trinity Methodist Church fellowship hall)
2 p.m.: Tween Time at Lincoln Parish Library Community Room (Ages 9 and up)
4 p.m.: Color your way to calm for teens (Lincoln Parish Library Community Room)
5-6 p.m.: All welcome to eat free meal at
5 Loaves 2 Fish Ministry at the Ruston Housing Authority Community Room (901 Martin Luther King Drive in 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.: Yoga at Lincoln Parish Library Events Center

Friday, July 11
4 p.m.: Family Fun Bingo (Lincoln Parish Library Events Center)

Saturday, July 12
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

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