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.
Monday, May 18
11:30 a.m.: Lunch on Us (Presbyterian Church, 212 North Bonner Street., Ruston) — everyone welcome
5:30 p.m.: Friends of Lincoln Parish Library Fall Community Garage Sale Registration Opens (Lincoln Parish Library)
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, May 19
10 a.m.: Storytime : Breakfast (Lincoln Parish Library)
4 p.m.: Crafternoon : Waffle Prints (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, May 20
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 21
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Ruston Kiwanis Club lunch and program (Trinity Methodist Church fellowship hall)
4 p.m.: Tween Time : Ice Cream Ball and Cup Game (Lincoln Parish Library)
4:30-5:30 p.m.: Free meal sponsored by Ruston Presbyterian Church with 5 Loaves 2 Fish Ministry to be served at the Choudrant location of Origin Bank. All are welcome.
5 p.m.: Library Board of Control Meeting (Lincoln Parish Library)
5:30-8 p.m.: Ruston Art Ramble (Downtown Ruston)
6 p.m.: Southern A’Chord Chorus rehearsal (Presbyterian Church fellowship hall, 212 N. Bonner St.; open to all women singers)
6 p.m.: Teen Time : Salt Shaker Craft (Lincoln Parish Library)
6:30 p.m.: Books & Bites Book Club; registration required 318-513-5510 (Lincoln Parish Library at Chili’s Bar & Grill)
Saturday, May 23
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Ruston Farmers Market
9:30 a.m.: Louisiana Tech Graduation for College of Applied and Natural Sciences, Business, and Education and Human Sciences
10 a.m.- 4 p.m.: Board Game Meetup hosted by local experts (Lincoln Parish Library)
10 a.m.: Designing a Small Butterfly Garden by North Central Louisiana Master Gardeners (Lincoln Parish Park Children’s Playground Area)
2:30 p.m.: Louisiana Tech Graduation for College of Engineering, Liberal Arts
Monday, May 25
Memorial Day
Library closed
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, May 26
6:30 a.m.: Veterans free breakfast (VFW Post 3615, 206 Memorial Dr.)
10 a.m.: Storytime : Turtles (Lincoln Parish Library)
10 a.m.: Re-opening of the tree trail featuring 82 trees displaying tree tags with QR codes that link to tree characteristics, designed by North Central Louisiana Master Gardeners and other individuals (Lincoln Parish Park)
4 p.m.: Crafternoon : Bowl Turtles (Lincoln Parish Library)
6 p.m.: Video-Led Exercise class (Lincoln Parish Library Events Center)
6 p.m.: Adult Craft Night: Folded Book Vases; registration required 318-513-5510 (Lincoln Parish Library)
Wednesday, May 27
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 28
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Ruston Kiwanis Club lunch and program (Trinity Methodist Church fellowship hall)
6 p.m.: Southern A’Chord Chorus rehearsal (Presbyterian Church fellowship hall, 212 N. Bonner St.; open to all women singers)
6 p.m.: Tween Time : Rat Maze Activity (Lincoln Parish Library)
6 p.m.: Teen Time : Play Card Baskets (Lincoln Parish Library)
Saturday, May 30
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Ruston Farmers Market
2-4 p.m. Summer Reading Kickoff with Snake ID, Dat Does the Trick balloons, and Kona Ice (Lincoln Parish Library Events Center)
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