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

Tuesday, May 5
6:30 a.m.: Veterans free breakfast (VFW Post 3615, 206 Memorial Dr.)
10 a.m.: Storytime : Tacos (Lincoln Parish Library)
4 p.m.: Crafternoon : Taco Cards (Lincoln Parish Library)
6 p.m : Video-Led Exercise class (Lincoln Parish Library Events Center)
6 p.m.: Lincoln Parish School Board meeting (Lincoln Parish STEM Center, 525 Tarbutton Rd.)
6 p.m.: LA Tech baseball


Wednesday, May 6
7-8 a.m.: Veterans Coffee Club (PJ’s Coffee)
11 a.m.: Library Technology Basics for Adults (Lincoln Parish Library)
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, May 7
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Ruston Kiwanis Club lunch and program (Trinity Methodist Church fellowship hall)
4 p.m.: Tween Time : Maracas (Lincoln Parish Library)
4:30-5:30 p.m.: Free meal sponsored by Halff Associates with 5 Loaves 2 Fish Ministry at the Ruston Housing Authority office at 901 MLK Dr. Ruston. We’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo with fajitas! Everyone is welcome.
5-7 p.m.: Fetch Art Show (111 E. Mississippi Ave., Ruston)
6 p.m.: Teen Time :  Teen Advisory Board Meeting (Lincoln Parish Library)
6 p.m.: Southern A’Chord Chorus rehearsal (Presbyterian Church fellowship hall, 212 N. Bonner St.; open to all women singers)

Saturday, May 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
7:30 p.m.: Bull Riding Ruston Ramble (Lincoln Expo Center; for more information, call 318-372-4793)

Sunday, May 10
Mother’s Day

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

Tuesday, May 12
6:30 a.m.: Veterans free breakfast (VFW Post 3615, 206 Memorial Dr.)
10 a.m.: Storytime : Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (Lincoln Parish Library)
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Hamburgers for Hunger fundraiser for 5 Loaves 2 Fish Ministry at the Ruston First Baptist Church parking lot (corner of Trenton and Texas). Tickets are $10 and available from board members and Origin Bank locations in downtown Ruston and on N. Trenton St. Tickets will also be available on site.
4 p.m.: Crafternoon : Cherry Blossom Bubble Wrap Paintings (Lincoln Parish Library)
6 p.m.: Video-Led Exercise class (Lincoln Parish Library Events Center)
7 p.m.: Lincoln Parish Police Jury meeting (Lincoln Parish Courthouse)

Wednesday, May 13
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, May 14
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)
4 p.m.: Tween Time : Chinese Drum Craft (Lincoln Parish Library)
6 p.m.: Teen Time : Trivia Night (Lincoln Parish Library)
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 15
4 p.m.: Family Fun Friday : Movie Night: Moana 2 (Lincoln Parish Library)
6 p.m.: LA Tech baseball

Saturday, May 16
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Ruston Farmers Market
1 p.m.: LA Tech baseball

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