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 16
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Ruston Kiwanis Club lunch and program (Trinity Methodist Church fellowship hall; Anyone is welcome to come to our meeting,please notify Richartd Hamilton of your attendance. 318-518-2121)
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Picnic in the Park (Railroad Park)
2 p.m.: Tween Time : CD Spinners (Lincoln Parish Library)
5 p.m.: Library Board of Control Meeting (Lincoln Parish Library)
6 p.m.: Teen Time After Hours:  Greenhouse Escape Room (Lincoln Parish Library)
6 p.m.: Video-Led Tai Chi class (Lincoln Parish Library Events Center)
6 p.m.: Southern A’Chord Chorus rehearsal (Presbyterian Church fellowship hall, 212 N. Bonner St.; open to all women singers)
6:30 p.m.: Books & Bites Book Club; registration required 318-513-5510 (Lincoln Parish Library at Utility Brewing Co.)

Friday, July 17
2 p.m.: LSU AgCenter Pollinator Pods (Lincoln Parish Library)
3:30-5:30 p.m.: Summer DND Campaign for Teens & Tweens (Lincoln Parish Library) Please call 318-513-5518 for important information about participation.

Saturday, July 18
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Ruston Farmers Market
2 p.m.: Junior Auxiliary Interest meeting (Lincoln Parish Library, George Byrnside Conference Room)

Monday, July 20
11:30 a.m.: Lunch on Us (Presbyterian Church, 212 North Bonner Street., Ruston) — everyone welcome
4 p.m.: Storytime : Chickens (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 21
10 a.m.: Ribbon cutting celebrating Home 2 Tru by Hilton (2701 N. Service Rd.)
10 a.m.: Storytime : Chickens (Lincoln Parish Library Events Center)
2 p.m.: Crafternoon : Bubble Wrap Chickens (Lincoln Parish Library)
4 p.m.: Teen Time :  Mad Hatter Tea & Trivia (Lincoln Parish Library)
6 p.m.: Video-Led Exercise class (Lincoln Parish Library Events Center)
6:30 a.m.: Veterans free breakfast (VFW Post 3615, 206 Memorial Dr.)

Wednesday, July 22
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)
2 p.m.: Exodus Farms at Lincoln Parish Library Events Center

Thursday, July 23
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Ruston Kiwanis Club lunch and program (Trinity Methodist Church fellowship hall; Anyone is welcome to come to our meeting,please notify Richartd Hamilton of your attendance. 318-518-2121)
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Picnic in the Park (Railroad Park)
2 p.m.: Tween Time : Cup Chickens (Lincoln Parish Library)
4 p.m.: Teen Time :  Drones in Agriculture (Lincoln Parish Library)
4:30-5:30 p.m.: Free meal provided by 5 Loaves 2 Fish Ministry at the Dubach Community Center, 167 North(just past the Post Office at the corner of Smith Street). All are welcome.
6 p.m.: Video-Led Tai Chi class (Lincoln Parish Library Events Center)
6 p.m.: Southern A’Chord Chorus rehearsal (Presbyterian Church fellowship hall, 212 N. Bonner St.; open to all women singers)
7 p.m.: Ruston Community Theatre presents “Guys and Dolls” (Dixie Theatre)

Friday, July 24
2 p.m.: Forestry with Darrell Streett( Lincoln Parish Library)
3:30-5:30 p.m.: Summer DND Campaign for Teens & Tweens (Lincoln Parish Library) Please call 318-513-5518 for important information about participation.
7 p.m.: Ruston Community Theatre presents “Guys and Dolls” (Dixie Theatre)

Saturday, July 25
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Ruston Farmers Market
7 p.m.: Ruston Community Theatre presents “Guys and Dolls” (Dixie Theatre)

Sunday, July 26
2 p.m.: Ruston Community Theatre presents “Guys and Dolls” (Dixie Theatre)


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