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

Monday, July 14
NFA Softball tournament (Ruston Sports Complex)
10 a.m.: A Taste of Herbs and Spices (Lincoln Parish Library Jack Beard Community Room)
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)
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 15
NFA Softball tournament (Ruston Sports Complex)
10 a.m.: Family storytime at Lincoln Parish Library (Events Center)
10:30 a.m.: Summer movie series: “The Incredibles” (Dixie Theatre)
2 p.m.: Crafternoon at Lincoln Parish Library Community Room (Ages 5 and up)
4 p.m.: Creepy fun creatures for teens (Lincoln Parish Library Community Room)
6 p.m.: Fitness class (Lincoln Parish Library Events Center)

Wednesday, July 16
NFA Softball tournament (Ruston Sports Complex)
Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo visits Lincoln Parish Library (Must sign up for time slot)
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 17
NFA Softball tournament (Ruston Sports Complex)
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.: Storytelling workshop for teens (Lincoln Parish Library George Byrnside Conference Room)
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
6:30 p.m.: Books and Bites Book Club (Lincoln Parish Library; must register by calling 318-513-5510)
7 p.m.: Ruston Community Theatre presents “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” (Dixie Center for the Arts)

Friday, July 18
NFA Softball tournament (Ruston Sports Complex)
2 p.m.: Mad-libs workshop with Hector Vargas (Lincoln Parish Library Community Room)
5:30-7:30 p.m.: Music trail landmark unveiling (Downtown Ruston; starts at corner of East Park Street and North Vienna Street)
7 p.m.: Ruston Community Theatre presents “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” (Dixie Center for the Arts)

Saturday, July 19
NFA Softball tournament (Ruston Sports Complex)
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Ruston Farmers Market
7 p.m.: Ruston Community Theatre presents “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” (Dixie Center for the Arts)

Sunday, July 20
2 p.m.: Ruston Community Theatre presents “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” (Dixie Center for the Arts)

Monday, July 21
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 Planning and Zoning meeting (Ruston 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 22
10 a.m.: Family storytime at Lincoln Parish Library (Events Center)
10:30 a.m.: Summer movie series: “The Secret Life of Pets” (Dixie Theatre)
2 p.m.: Brainstem: A Smart Comedy About Science (Lincoln Parish Library Events Center)
4 p.m.: VHS art bookmark for teens (Lincoln Parish Library Community Room)
6 p.m.: Fitness class (Lincoln Parish Library Events Center)

Wednesday, July 23
Life-sized Candyland (Lincoln Parish Library; must sign up for time slot)
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
6-9 p.m.: Dog Days of Summer (Downtown Ruston)

Thursday, July 24
Life-sized Candyland (Lincoln Parish Library; must sign up for time slot)
10 a.m.: Children’s Museum: Stuffee (Lincoln Parish Library Children’s Room)
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.: Life-sized Candyland for teens (Lincoln Parish Library Community Room)
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 25
Dixie Softball World Series (Ruston Sports Complex)
Life-sized Candyland (Lincoln Parish Library; must sign up for time slot)
2 p.m.: LSU AgCenter: Color My Plate (Lincoln Parish Library Events Center)

Saturday, July 26
Dixie Softball World Series (Ruston Sports Complex)
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Ruston Farmers Market
Noon to 4 p.m.: Board game and RPG meetup (Lincoln Parish Library COmmunity Room)

Sunday, July 27
Dixie Softball World Series (Ruston Sports Complex)

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