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

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
12-1 p.m.: Rotary Club meeting (Historic Fire Station, Ruston)
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)
5-6 p.m.: Free hamburger meal at the Choudrant Origin Bank location , 3921 Elm Street, from 5Loaves 2 Fish Ministry

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)

Monday, July 28
Dixie Softball World Series (Ruston Sports Complex)
10 a.m.: Senior Health (Lincoln Parish Library Jack Beard Community Room)
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, July 29
Dixie Softball World Series (Ruston Sports Complex)
10:30 a.m.: Summer movie series: “Monsters, Inc.” (Dixie Theatre)
4 p.m.: Ultimate art trivia for teens (Lincoln Parish Library Community Room)
6 p.m.: Adult Craft Night (Lincoln Parish Library; must register by calling 318-513-5510)

Wednesday, July 30
Dixie Softball World Series (Ruston Sports Complex)
7-8 a.m.: Veterans Coffee Club (PJ’s Coffee)
11 a.m.: Technology Help Hour (Lincoln Parish Library George Byrnside Conference Room)
11:30 a.m.: Lunch on Us (Presbyterian Church, 212 North Bonner Street., Ruston) — everyone welcome
12-1 p.m.: Rotary Club meeting (Historic Fire Station)

Thursday, July 31
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Ruston Kiwanis Club lunch and program (Trinity Methodist Church fellowship hall)
4 p.m.: End of summer prize party 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 Community Room
7 p.m.: Community performance by Southern A’Chord (fellowship hall of the Presbyterian Church of Ruston)

Friday, August 1
10 a.m.: Ribbon cutting celebrating Lincoln Parish Health Hub/HELP Agency (316 Mills Ave., Ruston)

Saturday, August 2
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Ruston Farmers Market
3 p.m.: Colorful reflections journaling (Lincoln Parish Library Events Room)

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