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, Oct. 12
Lincoln Parish Library closed for staff development
Fall Break – Lincoln Parish schools
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, Oct. 13
Fall break – Lincoln Parish Schools
6:30 a.m.: Veterans free breakfast (VFW Post 3615, 206 Memorial Dr.)
10 a.m.: Storytime: Tigers (Library Events Center)
10 a.m.: Ribbon cutting celebrating Magnolia Row student housing (2901 W. California Ave.)
11 a.m.: CCA Soup for the Soul (Ruston Civic Center)
Noon: Ouachita Strummers Celtic Dulcimer Music (Library Events Center)
4 p.m.: Crafternoon: Bats (Library Events Center)
6 p.m.: Video fitness (Library Events Center)
6 p.m.: LA Tech Union Board Talent Show (Dixie Theatre)
7 p.m.: Lincoln Parish Police Jury meeting (Lincoln Parish Courthouse)
Wednesday, Oct. 14
Fall break – Lincoln Parish Schools
7-8 a.m.: Veterans Coffee Club (PJ’s Coffee)
10 a.m.: Ribbon cutting celebrating Magnolia Row Student Housing (2901 W. California)
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, Oct. 15
Fall break – Lincoln Parish Schools
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; Anyone is welcome to come to our meeting,please notify Richard Hamilton of your attendance. 318-518-2121)
1 p.m.: Ruston Duplicate Bridge Club meeting (Presbyterian Church, 212 N. Bonner St.)
4 p.m.: Tween Time: CD Spinners (Library Events Center)
5 p.m.: Library Board meeting George Byrnside Conference Room, Lincoln Parish Library)
6 p.m.: Teens: Ghost Lamps (Library Events Center)
6 p.m.: Video fitness (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 Club (registration required; call 318-513-5510; Lincoln Parish Library at Sundown Tavern)
Friday, Oct. 16
Fall break – Lincoln Parish Schools
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Community Vaccination Clinic with Walgreens (Jack Beard Community Room, Lincoln Parish Library)
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Out to Lunch concert series (Heard Freighthouse Food Park)
6 p.m.: GSU volleyball
6:30 p.m.: Tech volleyball
7 p.m.: RHS football
7 p.m.: Cedar Creek football
Saturday, Oct. 17
7:30-10 a.m.: Faith Walk 2026 “Recovery Walk” (Elisha Ministries, 608 S. Trenton Street)
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Ruston Farmers Market
4-8 p.m.: Blueseum Fest (Lincoln Parish Museum, 609 N. Vienna St.)
5:30 p.m.: Simsboro Lions Club presents Trunk or Treat and Movie in the Park (Ragan Madden Park, Simsboro)
6:30 p.m.: LA Tech volleyball
Sunday, Oct. 18
6 p.m.: GSU volleyball
Monday, Oct. 19
11:30 a.m.: Lunch on Us (Presbyterian Church, 212 North Bonner Street., Ruston) — everyone welcome
5:30-6:30 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, Oct. 20
6:30 a.m.: Veterans free breakfast (VFW Post 3615, 206 Memorial Dr.)
6 p.m.: GSU volleyball
Wednesday, Oct. 21
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, Oct. 22
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)
4 p.m.: Tween Time: Spooky Soap (Library Events Center)
4:30-5:30 p.m.: Free meal sponsored by Halff Associates and 5 Loaves 2 Fish Ministry to be served at Dubach Community Center on 167 N just past the post office on the corner of Smith Street. All are welcome!
6 p.m.: LA Tech Homecoming Parade
6 p.m.: Southern A’Chord Chorus rehearsal (Presbyterian Church fellowship hall, 212 N. Bonner St.; open to all women singers)
6 p.m.: Teens: The Great Coin Caper Mystery (George Byrnside Community Room; Lincoln Parish Library)
6 p.m.: Video fitness (Library Events Center)
6 p.m.: Halloween songs and spooky Louisiana stories with Ricky Pittman (Library Events Center)
7 p.m.: LA Tech Tech R Treat (Argent Pavilion)
Friday, Oct. 23
12-5 p.m.: Dogs in Downtown (Railroad Park)
6 p.m.: GSU volleyball
6:30-9:30 p.m.: Wine Walk (Railroad Park)
7 p.m.: Lincoln Prep football
Saturday, Oct. 24
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Ruston Farmers Market
7 p.m.: LA Tech Homecoming game
Sunday, Oct. 25
6 p.m.: GSU volleyball
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