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, 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)


Monday, August 4
11:30 a.m.: Lunch on Us (Presbyterian Church, 212 North Bonner Street., Ruston) — everyone welcome
5:30 p.m.: Ruston City Council 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, August 5
6 p.m.: Lincoln Parish School Board meeting (410 S. Farmerville St.)
6 p.m.: Fitness class (Lincoln Parish Library Events Center)

Wednesday, August 6
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)

Thursday, August 7
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 Maryland Plaza Community Room, 615 Farmerville St.) All welcome

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

Saturday, August 9
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
9 a.m.: Fighting Gaming Community (Lincoln Parish Library Jack Beard Community Room)
12:30-4 p.m.: GSU Tiger Con (GSU Campus)

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