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, Aug. 21
4-6 p.m.: “Fun-raiser” for Lillian Smart (Uptown Downtown)

Saturday, Aug. 22
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Ruston Farmers Market
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: BBQ fundraiser for Lillian Smart (Temple Baptist Church)

Monday, Aug. 24
11:30 a.m.: Lunch on Us (Presbyterian Church, 212 North Bonner Street., Ruston) — everyone welcome
1 p.m.: Ruston Duplicate Bridge Club meeting (Presbyterian Church, 212 N. Bonner St.)
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, Aug. 25
6:30 a.m.: Veterans free breakfast (VFW Post 3615, 206 Memorial Dr.)
6 p.m.: Video-Led Exercise Class (Events Center)
6 p.m.: Adult Craft Night: Upscaled Necktie Necklaces; registration required at 318-513-5510 (Jack Beard Community Room)

Wednesday, Aug. 26
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, Aug. 27
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 Richard Hamilton of your attendance. 318-518-2121)
6 p.m.: Southern A’Chord Chorus rehearsal (Presbyterian Church fellowship hall, 212 N. Bonner St.; open to all women singers)
6 p.m.: Video-Led Tai Chi Class (Events Center)

Friday, Aug. 28
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Medical benefit jambalaya fundraiser benefiting Lux Smith and family (Karl Malone Toyota)

Saturday, Aug. 29
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Ruston Farmers Market
6 p.m.: GSU football


For the latest local news, subscribe FOR FREE to the Lincoln Parish Journal and receive an email each weekday morning at 6:55 right to your inbox. Just CLICK HERE to sign up.