Natchitoches has released the new 2009 Christmas Festival brochure with calendar of events for the Festival of Lights.
The brochure includes times, dates, entertainment lineups, admission information and Holiday Tour of Homes information.
This year marks the 83rd anniversary of the Festival of Lights. The city and parish are waiting in anticipation for the biggest and best Christmas Festival yet. The brochure is made possible by the City of Natchitoches, Natchitoches Events Center, Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce, Natchitoches Historic District Development Commission, Natchitoches Historic Foundation and the Natchitoches Area Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Begin planning your trip to the 83rd Annual Christmas Festival now by calling 800-259-1714 or visiting www.natchitoches.net and filling out a contact form to be mailed the brochure.
Also visit the official Christmas Festival website at www.christmasfestival.com for more information about the festival and up-to-date information. Schedule of Events November 21 – January 6, 2010
By: Natchitoches Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
September September 20th, St. Joseph Cemetery Tour, St. Joseph Cemetery #1, 225 East Waddil, Marksville. Tours are at 7:30 PM and 8:30 PM. Admission $10 Adult and $5 Child
September 26th, 2nd Annual Avoyelles Bayou BBQ Cookoff, 8 AM - 5 PM, Cottonport. Join us for food, crafts and music. Contact: 318-359-6370 for more information
October Oct. 3-4, Festival of Quilts, Cottonport Museum, Cottonport
October 10th, Pioneer Day, Hypolite Bordelon Home, Marksville, 9 AM - 2 PM, Beignets, coffee, music crafts and foods. Contact: 318-253-0284
October 15, 16, 17th. Marc's Place (Play), Fox Performing Arts Theatre, 111 South Washington, Marksville. Showtime: 7 PM, Admission: $10 adult and $5 child. Contact: 318-253-8105
When traveling to or through Alexandria, Louisiana, take some time to visit Critics Choice Sandwich Deli, you won't be disappointed. The menu includes Philadelphia Steak Sandwiches, Hoagies and Oven Grinders, Italian Sausage Sandwiches, BLTs, Chicken Parmigiana Sandwiches, Hot Beef Sandwiches and so much more.
Appetizers include Beer Battered Onion Rings, Beer Battered Mushrooms, Mozzarella Cheese Sticks, Zucchini Sticks, Broccoli Cheese balls and Red Jalapeno Cream Cheese Poppers.
Critics Choice offers a range of dinner choices which include Chicken Parmigiana and Spaghetti, Cheese Raviloi with Meatballs, Lasagna, Chopped Steak Dinner and more.
If you are looking for food for a special occasion, try one of their sandwich trays.
There are two locations in Alexandria. The Critics Choice located at 415 Murray Street in Downtown Alexandria is open Monday-Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday. (318-422-3333)
The Critics Choice located at 5208 Rue Verdun is open Monday from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Tuesday-Saturday 10:30 a.m.-7:15 p.m.; closed Sunday. (318-445-1680)
Whether you are visiting Alexandria on business or pleasure, be sure to check out this local treasure.
(Editor's note: During my last visit to Alexandria we stopped here for lunch at the Downtown location. The food was delicious! The service was great too. I had the Hot Beef Sandwich and loved every bite! Others with me enjoyed the Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich, the Philadelphia Steak Sandwich, and from the children's menu, chicken and fries. It is on our list of great Louisiana restaurants to visit!)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 6 PM - Midnight THE JAMES BURTON BIRTHDAY BASH Featuring local and regional bands. Festival Plaza, Admission: $5
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 9 AM - 11:30 AM Guitar Showdown (Talent Competition) hosted by Tipitina’s Shreveport Music Office Coop Hirsch Memorial Coliseum, State Fair Grounds
Live Music, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, Hirsch Memorial Coliseum
Guinness World Record Attempt 2:00 PM – Hirsch Memorial Coliseum Join James, his guitar hero friends, along with Johnny Earthquake and the Moondogs...... Admission to Hirsh is free.
Events in North Louisiana State Parks for August - October
Sportsman's Paradise
AUGUST 2009 August 1, Winter Quarters State Historic Site, Newellton - Winter Quarters during the Civil War, 10 a.m. The staff will discuss the role the plantation played during the Civil War and how the house escaped destruction by Sherman's troops. For more information call 888-677-9468 toll free or 467-9750 locally.
Children In Nature Program August, 1 Lake Bistineau State Park, Doyline - Introduction to Basic Fishing 1 p.m. This program consists of an introductory lesson to the sport of Fishing. The site ranger will demonstrate how to string a fishing rod, how to tie a fishing knot, how to cast, and how to use different lures. For more information call 888-677-2478 toll free or 745-3503 locally.
August 1, Mansfield State Historic Site, Mansfield - Civil War Soldier Life, 2 p.m. Park staff will explain the uniforms, equipment, and armament used and carried by a Civil War infantryman. The function and operation of a Civil War musket and bayonet will be discussed. For more information call 888-677-6267 toll free or 872-1474 locally.
August 2, Poverty Point State Historic Site, Epps - Tool Demonstration, 1 - 4 p.m. A site ranger will give demonstrations showing the tools the Poverty Point people used. For more information call 888-926-5492 or 318-926-5492 locally.
Children In Nature Program August 8, Lake D'Arbonne State Park, Farmerville - Scavenger Hunt, 10 a.m. Learn about nature and the area�s ecosystems while enjoying the trails and other facilities in the park. For this timed activity, collection bags and trail maps will be provided. For more information call 888-677-5200 toll free or 368-6291 locally.
August 8, Winter Quarters State Historic Site, Newellton - The Life and Times of the Nutt Family, 10 a.m. The staff will discuss the Nutt family during the time period they owned Winter Quarters. For more information call 888-677-9468 toll free or 467-9750 locally.
August 8, 22, & 29, Mansfield State Historic Site, Mansfield - Guided Battlefield Tour, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. This ranger-led tour will cover the major points of the Mansfield battlefield. Stops will include Honeycutt Hill and portions of the rail fence held by the 130th Illinois. For more information call 888-677-6267 toll free or 872-1474 locally.
August 8, Lake Bistineau State Park, Doyline - Campfire Cooking, 1 p.m. This program will feature the different methods on how to cook over a campfire. For more information call 888-677-2478 toll free or 745-3503 locally.
August 15, Lake D'Arbonne State Park, Farmerville - Dutch Oven Demonstration, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Bring the whole family and enjoy a form of cooking that is regaining popularity. Learn how anything cooked conventionally can be cooked outdoors in Dutch ovens. Bring your own gear and join in the fun! For more information call 888-677-5200 toll free or 368-6291 locally.
August 15, Lake D'Arbonne State Park, Farmerville - Mammals in the Park, 10 a.m. This program gives a detailed account of the mammals located in the park, including habits, food territory and more. Furs and skulls are used for hands-on demonstrations. For more information call 888-677-5200 toll free or 368-6291 locally.
August 15, Winter Quarters State Historic Site, Newellton - Storytelling, 10 a.m. Hear some of the stories enjoyed by children and adults, alike, during the Victorian era. For more information call 888-677-9468 toll free or 467-9750 locally.
August 15, Lake Bistineau State Park, Doyline - Invasive Species Lecture, 1 p.m. This program will focus on various invasive species in nature and how they affect the environment that they invade. The program will be interactive and will involve the ongoing Giant Salvinia problem at Lake Bistineau. For more information call 888-677-2478 toll free or 745-3503 locally.
August 15, Mansfield State Historic Site, Mansfield - Battle of Mansfield Lecture, 2 p.m. The Battle of Mansfield was one of the largest Civil War battles in the West which involved almost 30,000 men. Using a large-scale battlefield map, park staff will re-trace the fighting and action as it occurred on April 8, 1864. For more information call 888-677-6267 toll free or 872-1474 locally.
August 22, Lake D'Arbonne State Park, Farmerville - Nature Art Program, 10 a.m. - noon. A walk on the pier and the trails gives many views of nature that can be recorded through colors and paints. For more information call 888-677-5200 toll free or 368-2086 locally.
August 22, Lake Bistineau State Park, Doyline - Nature at Night, 8 p.m. Visitors are invited to join the site ranger on a nighttime hike on one of the nature trails at Lake Bistineau SP. Participants will be focusing on the various sights and sounds of the wildlife in the park at night. For more information call 888-677-2478 toll free or 745-3503 locally.
August 29, Lake Bistineau State Park, Doyline - Life Along a Shoreline, 1 p.m. Visitors are invited to a guided hike along the shores of Lake Bistineau to observe and learn about the various plants, animals, and insects that live there. For more information call 888-677-2478 toll free or 745-3503 locally.
Cypress Grove at Lake Bistineau State Park
SEPTEMBER 2009
September 5, Poverty Point State Historic Site, Epps - Ranger Guided Tour, 10 a.m. This ranger-led tour will be given around the unique, pre-historic earthworks located at Poverty Point SHS. For more information call 888-926-5492 toll free or 926-5492 locally.
September 5, Winter Quarters State Historic Site, Newellton - Winter Quarters during the Civil War, 10 a.m. The staff will discuss the role the plantation played during the Civil War, and how the home escaped destruction by Sherman's troops. For more information call 888-677-9468 toll free or 467-9750 locally.
September 5, Lake Bistineau State Park, Doyline - Animal Habitats, 1 p.m. This guided hike along one of the park trails will focus on various areas and shelters of wildlife and the site ranger will talk about how the wildlife protects itself from the environment and weather. For more information call 888-677-2478 toll free or 745-3503 locally.
September 5, Mansfield State Historic Site, Mansfield - Women Soldiers in the Civil War, 2 p.m. This presentation will present facts and biographies of two documented women soldiers who fought in the Red River Campaign. Guests will see how the events in their lives may have affected the decision to enlist, their stint in military service, and life after the Civil War. For more information call 888-677-6267 toll free or 872-1474 locally.
September 6, Poverty Point State Historic Site, Epps - Tool Demonstration, 1 - 4 p.m. A site ranger will give demonstrations showing the tools the Poverty Point people used. For more information call 888-926-5492 toll free or 926-5492 locally.
September 12 & 19, Mansfield State Historic Site, Mansfield - Guided Battlefield Tour, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. This ranger-led tour will cover the major points of the Mansfield battlefield. Stops will include Honeycutt Hill and portions of the rail fence held by the 130th Illinois. For more information call 888-677-6267 toll free or 872-1474 locally.
September 12, Lake D'Arbonne State Park, Farmerville - Black Bear Habitat, 10 a.m. This program will define the limiting factors and how they affect animal population. For more information call 888-677-5200 toll free or 368-2086 locally.
Children In Nature Program September 12, Lake D'Arbonne State Park, Farmerville - Nature Art Program, 10 a.m.- noon. A walk on the pier and the trails gives many views of nature that can be recorded through colors and paints. For more information call 888-677-5200 toll free or 368-2086 locally.
September 12, Winter Quarters State Historic Site, Newellton - Life and Times of the Nutt Family, 10 a.m. The site staff will discuss the Nutt family during the time they owned Winter Quarters. For more information call 888-677-9468 toll free or 467-9750 locally.
September 12, Lake Bistineau State Park, Doyline - Campfire Cooking, 1 p.m. This program will feature the different methods on how to cook over a campfire. For more information call 888-677-2478 toll free or 745-3503 locally.
September 18, Winter Quarters State Historic Site, Newellton - May Day/Fun Day, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. All local Head Start groups are invited to Winter Quarters SHS for a day of fun and games with the site staff. For more information call 888-677-9468 toll free or 467-9750 locally.
September 19, Lake D'Arbonne State Park, Farmerville - Dutch Oven Demonstration, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Bring the whole family and enjoy a form of cooking that is regaining popularity. Learn how anything cooked conventionally can be cooked outdoors in Dutch ovens. Bring your own gear and join in the fun! For more information call 888-677-5200 toll free or 368-6291 locally.
September 19, Winter Quarters State Historic Site, Newellton - Storytelling, 10 a.m. Hear some of the stories enjoyed by children and adults, alike, during the Victorian era. For more information call 888-677-9468 toll free or 467-9750 locally.
September 19, Lake Bistineau State Park, Doyline - Birdfeeder Building, 1 p.m. This program will focus on how to build a birdfeeder out of typical household items. For more information call 888-677-2478 toll free or 745-3503 locally.
Children In Nature Program September 26, Lake D'Arbonne State Park, Farmerville - Scavenger Hunt, 10 a.m. Learn about nature and the area's ecosystems while enjoying the trails and other facilities in the park. For this timed activity, collection bags and trail maps will be provided. For more information call 888-677-5200 toll free or 368-2086 locally.
September 26, Mansfield State Historic Site, Mansfield - Civil War Surgery and Medicine, 2 p.m. This program will explore the medical treatment soldiers received in the Civil War. A reproduction amputation field kit will be on display, and the instruments contained in it will be used to illustrate how surgeons treated battlefield wounds. Also discussed will be the various diseases and illnesses contracted by the soldiers, and how disease ravaged the ranks of both North and South. For more information call 888-677-6267 toll free or 872-1474 locally.
September 26, Lake Bistineau State Park, Doyline - Nature at Night, 8 p.m. Visitors are invited to join the site ranger on a nighttime hike on one of the nature trails at Lake Bistineau SP. Participants will be focusing on the various sights and sounds of the wildlife in the park at night. For more information call 888-677-2478 toll free or 745-3503 locally.
Civil War Battlefield at Mansfield State Historic Site
OCTOBER 2009
Children In Nature Program Oct. 3, Lake D'Arbonne State Park, Farmerville - Take-A-Kid Mountain Biking Day, 9 a.m. Along with the National Mountain Bicycling Association, the Lake D'Arbonne will host a day in which kids and parents can come to the park and participate in bike games and learn proper trail usage. For more information call 888-677-5200 toll free or 368-2086 locally.
Oct. 3, Winter Quarters State Historic Site, Newellton - Winter Quarters during the Civil War, 10 a.m. The staff will discuss the role the plantation played during the Civil War, and how the home escaped destruction by Sherman's troops. For more information call 888-677-9468 toll free or 467-9750 locally.
Oct. 3, 10, 17 & 31, Mansfield State Historic Site, Mansfield - Guided Battlefield Tour, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. This ranger-led tour will cover the major points of the Mansfield battlefield. Stops will include Honeycutt Hill and portions of the rail fence held by the 130th Illinois. For more information call 888-677-6267 toll free or 872-1474 locally.
Children In Nature Program Oct. 3, Lake Bistineau State Park, Doyline - Kid's Hike and Conservation Talk 1 p.m. This youth oriented program will consist of a brief lecture on the importance of nature and water conservation. After, participants will join the ranger for a trail hike that will focus on the different trees and wildlife that are native to Louisiana. For more information call 888-677-2478 toll free or 745-3503 locally.
Oct. 4, Poverty Point State Historic Site, Epps - Tool Demonstration, 1-4 p.m. A site ranger will give a tool demonstration every hour on the hour, showing the tools the Poverty Point people used. For more information call 888-926-5492 or locally 318-926-5492.
Children In Nature Program Oct. 9, Mansfield State Historic Site, Mansfield - Fall School Day, 9 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Living history and nature stations will be set up on park grounds with each stop providing educational demonstrations and talks. Schools must pre-register in advance by calling the park. For more information call 888-677-6267 toll free or 872-1474 locally.
Oct. 10, Winter Quarters State Historic Site, Newellton - The Life and Times of the Nutt Family, 10 a.m. The staff will discuss the Nutt family during the time that they owned Winter Quarters. For more information call 888-677-9468 toll free or 467-9750 locally.
Oct. 10, Lake Bistineau State Park, Doyline - Outdoor Survival Class, 1 p.m. This class will consist of various techniques of survival in a forested area including ways to start a fire, how to build a primitive shelter, and sources of food in a forest. For more information call 888-677-2478 toll free or 745-3503 locally.
Oct. 17, Lake D'Arbonne State Park, Farmerville - Regional Dutch Oven Gathering, 9 a.m. This program demonstrates the early pioneer Dutch Oven cooking techniques along with two bluegrass bands to provide entertainment all day. For more information call 888-677-5200 toll free or 368-2086 locally.
Oct. 17, Winter Quarters State Historic Site, Newellton - Storytelling, 10 a.m. Hear some of the stories enjoyed by children and adults, alike, during the Victorian era. For more information call 888-677-9468 toll free or 467-9750 locally.
Oct. 17, Lake Bistineau State Park, Doyline - Campfire Class, 1 p.m. This program will focus on the easiest way to start a campfire and the different fires to build depending on the weather situation. For more information call 888-677-2478 toll free or 745-3503 locally.
Oct. 17, Lake D'Arbonne State Park, Farmerville - Hayride and Square Dance, 7 p.m. The hayride will pick up guests in the camping and cabin areas for trick or treating throughout the park. For more information call 888-677-5200 toll free or 368-2086 locally.
Oct. 23, Lake Bistineau State Park, Doyline - Haunted Hayride, 7:30-9:30 p.m. In honor of Halloween, Lake Bistineau will conduct haunted hayrides throughout the park with stops at a graveyard scene, witches station, execution scene, and more. Park staff and volunteers will be in costume and attempt to scare visitors. The haunted hayrides are not suitable for children under the age of 10. For more information call 888-677-2478 toll free or 745-3503 locally.
Oct. 24, Lake D'Arbonne State Park, Farmerville - Archaeology Day in the Park, 10 a.m. This program is designed as part of Archaeology Month in Louisiana. Two well-known Union Parish Archaeologist, Fred Stewart and James Harty, will give their time to research area mounds and primitive sites in Union Parish and deliver hands-on handling of artifacts, a video presentation and more. For more information call 888-677-5200 toll free or 368-2086 locally.
Oct. 24, Poverty Point State Historic Site, Epps - Earth Oven Demonstration, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. A site ranger will be conducting demonstrations of this method of cooking. Visitors will have a chance to observe how prehistoric people used ovens to cook food and other interesting details connected to Earth oven cooking. For more information call 888-926-5492 toll free or 926-5492 locally.
Oct. 26-30, Winters Quarters State Historic Site, Newellton - Halloween Program, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Schools are invited to come out to Winter Quarters for the annual pumpkin painting and Halloween egg hunt. For more information call 888-677-9468 toll free or 467-9750 locally.
Children In Nature Program Oct. 31, Poverty Point Reservoir State Park, Delhi - Fall Festival, 5 - 8 p.m. Poverty Point Reservoir will host an evening filled with games and activities for visitors to participate in. A hay ride with activities throughout the entire park, a costume contest with prizes for best dressed, and a pumpkin decorating contest with prizes for the top decorated pumpkins will take place at the festival. For more information call 800-474-0392 toll free or 878-7536 locally.
NOTE DATE CHANGE Oct. 31, Mansfield State Historic Site, Mansfield - Ghosts of the Civil War, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Visitors will be led by lantern along the park battlefield trail after dark where the "horrors" and aftermath of a Civil War battlefield will be revealed. For more information call 888-677-6267 toll free or 872-1474 locally.
Source: Louisiana Office of Tourism www.crt.state.la.us/parks/icalendar.aspx Note: Check with the park to be sure the event has not been canceled or moved to another date. Always call ahead before traveling long distances. If you are interested in staying over night at the park, visit www.crt.state.la.us/parks/iparkslisting.aspx
Fall Colors at North Toledo Bend State Park
Crossroads AUGUST 2009
As requested, Fort Jesup State Historic Site, Many - Cooking Demonstration. Learn how soldiers and civilians dined in Colonial times and into the mid-1800s during programs held in the renovated original Army kitchen. For more information call 318-472-9449.
As requested, Hodges Gardens State Park, Florien - Garden Tour, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Stroll through the cultivated and natural gardens of the park, with the site ranger, and learn about the process of landscaping and planting. For more information call 800-354-3523 toll free or 586-3523 locally.
Daily, Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site, Natchitoches - Living History, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Visitors can experience the 18th century as park staff reenact a variety of 18th century activities, including cooking, baking, soap and candle making, sewing, washing, period maintenance and repair, hide tanning, gardening and musket and cannon firing. Activities vary each day. For more information call 888-677-7853 toll free or 357-3101 locally.
Daily, Los Adaes State Historic Site, Robeline - Daily Tours, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Visitors can view special exhibits and watch demonstrations such as black powder, fire making, and more on the daily life of the people living on the frontier. For more information call 318-472-9449 locally.
Daily, Rebel State Historic Site, Marthaville - May the Circle be Unbroken: Bluegrass Music Month, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Popularized in the late 1930s, bluegrass music is a huge part of the roots of modern country music. The Louisiana Country Music Museum will pay tribute to Bluegrass artists, such as Jimmie Rodgers, Bill Monroe and Flatt and Scruggs, who made bluegrass so popular. For more information call 888-677-3600 toll free or 472-6255 locally.
Daily, South Toledo Bend State Park, Anacoco - Bird/Butterfly Sanctuary, 9 a.m. � 5 p.m.. Visitors can enjoy the bird and butterfly sanctuary filled with native plants, bird and butterfly feeders, and other things of interest that portray information on Louisiana plants and insects. For more information call 888-398-4770 toll free or 286-9079 locally.
Children In Nature Program Daily, South Toledo Bend State Park, Anacoco - Feeding the Deer, 9 a.m. � 5 p.m. Guests will be able to see the White Tail Deer as they feed at the various feeders throughout the park. For more information call 888-398-4770 toll free or 286-9079 locally.
Daily, South Toledo Bend State Park, Anacoco - Frog Hatchery. 2 p.m. Visitors can watch tiny embryos change into wiggling tadpoles, which then develop into frogs. This educational hatchery will be on display in the Visitor's Center for everyone to watch the complete cycle of life. For more information call 888-398-4770 toll free or 286-9079 locally.
Daily, South Toledo Bend State Park, Anacoco - Ladybug Land, 2 p.m. Children can discover the metamorphosis of a ladybug and can even watch the larvae eat, drink and grow in a special display at the Visitor's Center. For more information call 888-398-4770 toll free or 286-9079 locally.
Fridays, South Toledo Bend State Park, Anacoco - Feeding the Bird and Squirrels, 9 a.m. Birdfeeders, birdhouses, hummingbird feeders and squirrel feeders line the walkway to the Visitor's Center. Food will be needed to keep these feeders full for the year-round enjoyment of visitors. For more information call 888-398-4770 toll free or 286-9079 locally.
Children In Nature Program Fridays, South Toledo Bend State Park, Anacoco - Nature Walk, 9:30 a.m. Visitors are invited to walk the trails with the site ranger who will give the history of the Toledo Reservoir. For more information call 888-398-4770 toll free or 286-9079 locally.
Children In Nature Program Saturdays, South Toledo Bend State Park, Anacoco - Bald Eagles' Nest Hike, 8 a.m. Every Saturday morning, visitors will hike to the Bald Eagles' nest to learn about the nesting Bald Eagles in the area. For more information call 888-398-4770 toll free or 286-9079 locally.
Saturdays, Marksville State Historic Site, Marksville - Flintknapping & Atlatl Demonstrations, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. A Site ranger will demonstrate how flint points are attached to projectiles and will demonstrate the use of Atlatl, an ancient hunting tool, for propelling a projectile. For more information call 888-253-8954 toll free.
Children In Nature Program August 1, Hodges Gardens State Park, Florien - Bear Island Canoe Adventure, 8 a.m. This canoe trip to Bear Island will provide the opportunity to discover what flora and fauna have grown on the once bare island in the last 50 years. There will be rough terrain so please dress appropriately. Also, bring snacks and drinks because the trip does last a few hours. To reserve a spot and for more information call 800-354-3523 toll free or 586-3523 locally.
August 8 & 29, Hodges Gardens State Park, Florien - Bats are Beneficial, 10:30 a.m. Visitors will learn about the fascinating life of bats. The effectiveness of bats in some areas has diminished the need for pesticides because one bat can eat one thousand mosquitoes a day, therefore creating a better environment. For more information call 800-354-3523 toll free or 586-3523 locally.
August 8, Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site, Natchitoches - French Marine Garrison Duty, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The site will present a program on the daily life of the French Marines assigned during the 1750s. Topics will vary each month. For information please call 888-677-7853 toll free or 357-3101 locally.
Children In Nature Program August 15, Hodges Gardens State Park, Florien - Bog Garden, 10:30 a.m. A western hillside seepage bog is a natural community in our ecological system in Louisiana. See how the continuously seeping groundwater feeds a variety of plant life from orchids to Venus flytraps to ferns. For more information call 800-354-3523 toll free or 586-3523 locally.
August 22, Hodges Gardens State Park, Florien - Butterflies, 10:30 a.m. Join us in the Butterfly Garden for a fun and informative session as visitors learn all about butterflies and the plants that sustain them. Participants will examine the various food plants for caterpillars and nectar plants for butterflies and learn how to attract and keep butterflies in your yard. For more information call 800-354-3523 toll free or 586-3523 locally.
August 23, Los Adaes State Historic Site, Robeline - Dedication of the San Miguel, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. This program will concentrate on the establishment and opening of the mission San Miguel de Cuellar by Father Margil de Jesus on August 25th, 1721. For more information call 318-472-9449.
Children In Nature Program August 29, South Toledo Bend State Park, Anacoco - Fishing 101, 2 p.m. This program will demonstrate the basics of fishing in the Toledo Bend Reservoir. Visitors are encouraged to meet at the walking bridge. Cane poles and bait will be provided, but one may bring their own fishing gear. For more information call 888-398-4770 toll free or 286-9079 locally.
Marksville Mound
SEPTEMBER 2009
As requested, Hodges Gardens State Park, Florien - Garden Tour, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Stroll through the cultivated and natural gardens of the park, with the site ranger, and learn about the process of landscaping and planting. For more information call 800-354-3523 toll free or 586-3523 locally.
Daily, Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site, Natchitoches - September Living History, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Visitors can experience the 18th century as park staff reenact a variety of 18th century activities, including cooking, sewing, washing, gardening and cannon firing. For more information call 888-677-7853 toll free or 357-3101 locally.
Daily, Rebel State Historic Site, Marthaville - Gospel Music Month: Sing Me Back Home, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Rebel SHS will host a month long tribute to the Gospel roots of Country music. For more information call 888-677-3600 toll free or 472-6255 locally.
Daily, South Toledo Bend State Park, Anacoco - Bird/Butterfly Sanctuary, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Visitors can enjoy the bird and butterfly sanctuary filled with native plants, bird and butterfly feeders, and other things of interest that portray information on Louisiana plants and insects. For more information call 888-398-4770 toll free or 286-9079 locally.
Children In Nature Program Daily, South Toledo Bend State Park, Anacoco - Feeding the Deer, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Guests will be able to see the White Tail Deer as they feed at the various feeders throughout the park. For more information call 888-398-4770 toll free or 286-9075 locally.
Daily, South Toledo Bend State Park, Anacoco - Frog Hatchery, 2 p.m. Visitors can watch tiny embryos change into wiggling tadpoles, which then develop into frogs. This educational hatchery will be on display in the Visitor's Center for everyone to watch the complete cycle of life. For more information call 888-398-4770 toll free or 286-9079 locally.
Daily, South Toledo Bend State Park, Anacoco - Ladybug Land, 2 p.m. Children can discover the metamorphosis of a ladybug and can watch the larvae eat, drink and grow in a special display at the Visitor's Center. For more information call 888-398-4770 toll free or 286-9079 locally.
Wednesdays, Rebel State Historic Site, Marthaville - Line Dancing Lessons, 4 p.m. Join the site staff at Rebel SHS every week to learn the art of line dancing. This activity is great for all ages. For more information call Stacy Cates at 318-472-6255.
Children In Nature Program Fridays, South Toledo Bend State Park, Anacoco - Feeding the Bird and Squirrels, 9 a.m. Birdfeeders, birdhouses, hummingbird feeders and squirrel feeders line the walkway to the Visitor's Center. Food will be needed to keep these feeders full for the year-round enjoyment of visitors. For more information call 888-398-4770 toll free or 286-9075 locally.
Children In Nature Program Saturdays, South Toledo Bend State Park, Anacoco - Bald Eagles' Nest Hike, 8 a.m. Every Saturday morning, visitors will hike to the Bald Eagles' nest to learn about the nesting Bald Eagles in the area. For more information call 888-398-4770 toll free or 286-9079 locally.
September 5, Marksville State Historic Site, Marksville - Pine Needle Basketry, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. This class will begin with a brief overview of the history of pine needle baskets. Participants will then be given materials, tools, and hands-on training, as the instructor demonstrates the art of making pine needle baskets. For more information call 888-253-8954 toll free or 253-8954 locally.
September 5 & 19, Hodges Gardens State Park, Florien - Butterflies, 10:30 a.m. Join us in the Butterfly Garden for a fun and informative session as visitors learn all about butterflies and the plants that sustain them. This program will discuss the various food plants for caterpillars and nectar plants for butterflies and explain how to attract and keep butterflies in your yard. For more information call 800-354-3523 toll free or 586-3523 locally.
September 12, Fort St. Jean Baptiste, Natchitoches - French Marine Garrison Duty, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The site will present a program on the daily life of the French Marines assigned during the 1750s. Topics will vary each month. For information please call 888-677-7853 toll free or 357-3101 locally.
September 12, Marksville State Historic Site, Marksville - Make and Take an Eight Point Star, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. For this program, a local Native American mother and daughter will demonstrate the art of making an eight-point star and discuss its significance in their culture. For more information call 888-677-3400 toll free or 654-3775 locally.
Children In Nature Program September 12 & 26, Hodges Gardens State Park, Florien - Bog Garden, 10:30 a.m. A western hillside seepage bog is a natural community in our ecological system in Louisiana. See how the continuously seeping groundwater feeds a variety of plant life from orchids to Venus flytraps to ferns. For more information call 800-354-3523 toll free or 586-3523 locally.
Children In Nature Program September 26, South Toledo Bend State Park, Anacoco - Fishing 101, 2 p.m. This program will demonstrate the basics of fishing in the Toledo Bend Reservoir. Visitors are encouraged to meet at the walking bridge. Cane poles and bait will be provided, but one may bring their own fishing gear. For more information call 888-398-4770 toll free or 286-9079 locally.
Reenactors portray life at Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site
OCTOBER 2009
Upon request, Hodges Gardens State Park, Florien - Garden Tour, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Join the site ranger for a stroll through the cultivated and natural gardens of the park and learn about the process of landscaping and planting. For more information call 800-354-3523 toll free or 586-3523 locally.
Daily, Los Adaes State Historic Site, Robeline - Daily Tours, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Visitors can view special exhibits and watch demonstrations such as black powder, fire making, and more on the daily life of people living on the frontier. For more information call 318-472-9449 locally.
Daily, Rebel State Historic Site, Marthaville - Musical Petting Zoo, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Visitors can view the collection of stringed instruments on display to touch, play, and enjoy. For more information call 888-677-3600 toll free or 472-6255 locally.
Daily, Rebel State Historic Site, Marthaville - The Listening Library, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Visitors can listen to country recordings and access the collection of books and films that tell the story of the roots of country music. For more information call 888-677-3600 toll free or 472-6255 locally.
Daily, South Toledo Bend State Park, Anacoco - Bird/Butterfly Sanctuary, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Visitors can enjoy the bird and butterfly sanctuary filled with native plants, bird and butterfly houses and feeders, and other things of interest that portray information on Louisiana plants and insects. For more information call 888-398-4770 toll free or 286-9079 locally.
Children In Nature Program Daily, South Toledo Bend State Park, Anacoco - Feeding the Deer, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Guests will be able to see the White Tail Deer as they feed at the various feeders throughout the park. For more information call 888-398-4770 toll free or 286-9079 locally.
Daily, South Toledo Bend State Park, Anacoco - Frog Hatchery, 2 p.m. Visitors can watch tiny embryos change into wiggling tadpoles, which then develop into frogs. This educational hatchery will be on display in the Visitor's Center for everyone to watch the complete cycle of life. For more information call 888-398-4770 toll free or 286-9079 locally.
Daily, South Toledo Bend State Park, Anacoco - Ladybug Land, 2 p.m. Children can discover the metamorphosis of a ladybug. They can watch the larvae eat, drink and grow. For more information call 888-398-4770 toll free or 286-9079 locally.
Wednesdays, Rebel State Historic Site, Marthaville - Line Dancing Lessons, 3 p.m. Join the site staff at Rebel SHS every week to learn the art of line dancing. This activity is great for all ages. For more information call 888-677-3600 toll free or 472-6255 locally.
Children In Nature Program Thursdays, Rebel State Historic Site, Marthaville - Nature Hike, 4 p.m. This 1.5 mile hike will take visitors through Rebel SHS on the Rebel Outback Trail. For more information call 888-677-3600 toll free or 472-6255 locally.
Children In Nature Program Fridays, South Toledo Bend State Park, Anacoco - Feeding the Birds and Squirrels, 9 a.m. Come enjoy the birdfeeders, birdhouses, hummingbird feeders and squirrel feeders that line the walkway to the Visitor Center. For more information call 888-398-4770 toll free or 286-9075 locally.
Children In Nature Program Saturdays, South Toledo Bend State Park, Anacoco - Bald Eagles' Nest Hike, 9 a.m. Every Saturday morning, visitors will hike to the Bald Eagles' nest to learn about the nesting Bald Eagles in the area. For more information call 888-398-4770 toll free or 286-9079 locally.
Oct. 1-31, Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site, Natchitoches - Daily Living History, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Visitors can experience the 18th century as park staff reenact a variety of 18th century activities, including cooking, sewing, washing, gardening and cannon firing. For more information call 888-677-7853 toll free or 357-3101 locally.
Oct. 1-31, Marksville State Historic Site, Marksville - New Deal Archaeology, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. A replica of a 1933 excavation campsite will be constructed with a tent, maps, tools, and archaeological equipment used during that period. Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required. For more information call 888-253-8954 toll free or 253-8954 locally.
Oct. 1, Hodges Gardens State Park, Florien - Flutterfest, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Join us for a day in the garden surrounded by butterflies! Hodges Gardens will host special events all day such as butterfly identification, photo exhibits, butterfly plants for sale, guest speakers, coloring contest and more. For more information call 800-354-3523 toll free or 586-3523 locally.
Oct. 2, Marksville State Historic Site, Marksville - New Deal Archaeology Commemoration, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The Marksville SHS staff will re-enact the 1933 excavations of the Marksville site which played a key role in the development of Archaeology in Louisiana. For more information call 888-253-8954 toll free or 253-8954 locally.
Oct. 3, Los Adaes State Historic Site, Robeline - Archaeology at Los Adaes, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. This program will concentrate on the archaeology work done at Los Adaes that defines the site and enables us to tell the story. For more information call 888-677-5378 toll free or 472-9449 locally.
Oct. 3, 10, & 17, Rebel State Historic Site, Marthaville - Karaoke, 3 p.m. Come join the staff at Rebel SHS to show off your singing talents. For more information call 888-677-3600 toll free or 472-6255 locally.
Oct. 10, Fort St. Jean Baptiste, Natchitoches - French Marine Garrison Duty, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The site will present a program on the daily life of the French Marines assigned during the 1750s. Topics will vary each month. For information please call 888-677-7853 toll free or 357-3101 locally.
Oct. 10, Hodges Gardens State Park, Florien - Water Garden Tour, 10:30 a.m. Join the staff at Hodges Gardens to visit several of the pools beautifully planted with tropical and hardy water lilies located in the park. Hodges Gardens has over 50 plants and participants will discuss location, varieties, and cultivation, with special attention given to our Victoria. For more information call 800-354-3523 toll free or 586-3523 locally.
Flowers surround walkway at Hodges Gardens
Oct. 11, Los Adaes State Historic Site, Robeline - Feast Day of Our Lady of Pilar, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Presidio Senora del Pilar de Los Adaes was dedicated Oct. 12, 1721 which coincides with the feast day of Our Lady of Pilar. Visitors at Los Adaes will celebrate these areas of historical significance. For more information call 888-677-5378 toll free or 472-9449 locally.
Children In Nature Program Oct. 17 & 18, Hodges Gardens State Park, Florien - Nature Walk. Let's take the binoculars and go for a walk in the woods! Participants will explore from the floor of the forest to the treetops for bugs, birds, and butterflies. Binoculars will be provided. For more information call 800-354-3523 toll free or 586-3523 locally.
Oct. 23, 24, 30 & 31, Rebel State Historic Site, Marthaville - The 8th Annual Haunted Museum Tours, 7 - 11 p.m. The Louisiana Country Music Museum will be converted into a spooky dwelling inhabited by ghosts and goblins of all kinds for the Halloween season. For more information call 888-677-3600 toll free or 472-6255 locally.
Oct. 24, Marksville State Historic Site, Marksville - Myths and Legends, 9:30 a.m. Children are invited to come hear the interactive stories told by Mrs. Donna Pierite, a local Native American. For more information call 888-253-8954 toll free or 253-8954 locally.
Oct. 24 & 31, Hodges Gardens State Park, Florien - Paper Making with Plants and Weeds, 10:30 a.m. Participants will make beautiful paper for all occasions and incorporate plant material. Dried and pressed weeds and wild flowers are always a wonderful addition to the paper making process. Each participate will make a sheet of paper to be used in one of several projects that will be demonstrated. For more information call 800-354-3523 toll free or 586-3523 locally.
Children In Nature Program Oct. 31, South Toledo Bend State Park, Anacoco - Fishing 101, 2 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to meet at the walking bridge for a program that will demonstrate the basics of fishing in the Toledo Bend Reservoir. Cane poles and bait will be provided, but one may bring their own fishing gear. For more information call 888-398-4770 toll free or 286-9079 locally.
http://www.crt.state.la.us/parks/icalendar.aspx Photo Credit: Louisiana Office of Tourism
Alexandria, LA; August 11, 2009 – The Alexandria Aces of Continental Baseball League (CBL) announced that this coming Friday and Saturday will be Back-to-School Weekend!
In honor of the 2009-2010 school year beginning this week, the Aces are inviting out all school aged children to attend this weekends games vs. the Coastal Kingfish.
Each student who shows their support by wearing any type of clothing (i.e. hat, t-shirt, school badge) reflecting their affiliation with a particular school here in Cenla will receive free admission to Friday or Saturday’s game.
Game time for both games is set for 6:55 pm. With the gates opening at 6:00 pm.
For more information please contact the Aces office at 318.473.2237.
The Alexandria Aces are members of Continental Baseball League, an independent league of six professional baseball teams located in Texas and Louisiana. The Continental League is playing its third season this summer with teams located in Alpine, League City, Houston and Texarkana; Alexandria and Lafayette Louisiana.
On Saturday, August 22 everyone from toddlers to seniors can be a part of LES FEST at the Alexandria Zoo! It’s the perfect opportunity to show your support while having fun and learning what’s new at the Zoo. From 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. the Zoo will be free to the public, and train rides will be only 50 cents!
LES FEST is the brainstorm of zoo volunteers, friends and zoo staff who want to keep Les Whitt’s dream alive at the Alexandria Zoo! Whitt was Zoo Director from 1974 until his death in August 2008. Since Celebrate Les Day in September 2008, this group has been working to design an event that will benefit the Zoo and will honor their friend, zoo leader, and visionary for the zoo.
The day will begin at 8 a.m. with a 5K Run and 1M Fun Walk for all ages, and a Zoolympics Adventure Course that has been designed for kids up to 12 years of age. Registration is required for the run, walk, and Zoolympics, with early registration ending August 12. Individuals and groups are encouraged to participate and prizes will be awarded.
The event committee has worked hard to make the entire event from 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. as unique as they feel Les Whitt himself was. That may be why the run/walk portion of the day will include some unconventional ways of cooling the participants as they race. It’s also why music must be a big part of the event, even the race. Cheerleaders, flag corps, and marching bands have been asked to entertain and encourage runners and walkers at the start/finish line and intervals along the route.
Family entertainment will continue until noon with cool water activities and local musicians performing at different locations on the zoo campus. Zoo staff and volunteers will be available at each performance area to share information about the animals, exhibits, and future plans for each area. Visitors can show their support for the various projects by making donations in collection jars. A variety of food and drinks will be available for sale along with souvenirs in the gift shop. Train rides will be only 50 cents per person!
The Zoo will close at 3 p.m. so that staff and volunteers can prepare for a night of hot entertainment! Gates will reopen at 5 p.m. for barbeque and shortly afterwards the stage will be filled with a phenomenal entertainment lineup. Les Whitt was a respected musician, so it is only fitting that superb Louisiana music be the evening feature! In true “Les” style, Righteous Buddha, a jazz funk trio from Baton Rouge will kick off the tunes at 5:30 p.m., followed at 7 p.m. by Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes, winner of the 2003 Big Easy Entertainment Award for best rock group. Headlining is long-time New Orleans blues guitarist Walter “Wolfman” Washington and his band the Roadmasters, who will finish out the evening with everything from rhythm and blues to funk to soul and jazz.
Interim Zoo Director Lee Ann Whitt said that Les Fest was planned with the guests in mind. Misting and cooling fans will be in the entertainment area to provide some relief from the August heat. Tables and chairs will be provided, but guests can bring lawn chairs if they prefer. A shuttle throughout the park will be provided by ATRANS.
Tickets to the evening activities (beginning at 5 p.m.) are $15 in advance at the Zoo Office on Masonic Drive. Tickets include a barbeque chicken dinner and drink. Although tickets may be purchased at the gate for $20 the evening of the event, advance tickets are recommended. Water, soft drinks, beer, and other spirits will be available for sale along with commemorative Les Fest music shirts during the evening. No food or drinks may be brought into the zoo during the event.
It’s the zoo’s way of raising ‘fun and funds’ in hopes of continuing Les’ grand vision for the Alexandria Zoo. When Les Whitt walked into the zoo in 1974, he immediately had a plan…one that he diligently pursued the 34 years he served the City of Alexandria. Staff and volunteers feel it is important that everyone realize what Alexandria Zoo can become if the plans are carried to fruition, and how great that could be for Alexandria.
All proceeds from Les Fest will go to zoo projects including renovations of the South American area, entertainment plaza, and the playground, as well as the most requested exhibit development by zoo goers, Phase II of the African Experience. Anyone who knew Les Whitt understood that he did not put limits on his dreams. He also talked of a new “grand entrance” on Masonic Drive that would include an entry plaza, exhibit hall for traveling exhibitions, indoor event space, new education classrooms and more. To Les, the sky was the limit!
For more information about Les Fest or the Alexandria Zoo call 318.441.6810 or visit the website at www.thealexandriazoo.com
The Alexandria Zoo is owned and operated by the City of Alexandria under the Public Works Division. The Zoo’s mission is to promote the understanding and conservation of the natural world in which we live.
We will be offering a movie class beginning August 25th for ages 12-college. Participants will create, write, direct, star in, create a music score for, and film on location two short movies! The films will then be shown to the public at a red-carpet premiere type of event!! Students will receive a DVD of the movies to keep.
Classes will meet twice a week, Tuesdays and Thursdays for 10 weeks. Students will also perform in the Cenla Christmas Spectacular held at Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center December 12th. Cost: $200
For more information call 318-48-STAGE, that's 487-8243 ________________________
Children's Letters to God
Tickets are ON SALE NOW!!
Friday Sept. 11th at 7 p.m. Saturday Sept. 12th at 7 p.m. Sunday Sept. 13th at 2:30 p.m.
Coughlin Saunders Performing Arts Center, 1202 Third St., Alexandria, LA 71301
Call 318-48-STAGE for reservations or to purchase tickets by credit card. Church Groups Encouraged!!!
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Showstoppers Class!
SpotlightFall Classes will be starting soon for ages 5-11! Classes will begin the 4th week of September and will last for 10 weeks. Students will learn acting games, character pieces, short scenes, and costume and makeup work for the theatre! Students will also perform in the Cenla Christmas Spectacular held at Coughlin Saunders Performing Arts Center December 12th!!
Cost: $150
For more information call (318) 48-STAGE, that's 487-8243
Great food, entertainment at its best and a one-of-a-kind artwork auction. . . just the beginning of a stellar evening you don't want to miss.
The 'Hot August Night' event, sponsored by Winnsboro Main Street, Inc. in support of future Main Street projects, is scheduled for Saturday, August 22, from 7 until 10 p.m. at the old Post Office, 513 Prairie Street in Winnsboro."
This year's event will feature the Mississippi based rhythm and blues band the "BluyzBoys"; a favorite of the bands showcased at the 2009 Catfish Festival.
In addition to outstanding music, Hot August Night will be THE place to sample some of the best food in Franklin Parish prepared by local cooks. And, the ONLY place to pick up a one-of-a-kind creation designed by area artists just for the event.
This year's artwork will feature frame-able postage stamps depicting some of the history of the area as well as regulation-size mailboxes with unique hand painted designs. Jimbo Stephens is also creating another of his popular fountains for the art auction, and . . . there may be a few additional 'art auction' surprises as well.
Tickets are available from the Main Street Office (435-3781), for $30 per person. ___________________________________________________________________
Farm Bureau new location open for business
Franklin Parish Farm Bureau celebrated their Grand Opening on Friday July 24, 2009, in their new location at 3633 Front Street in Winnsboro. ___________________________________________________________________
Visit Celebrations Bakery & Shoppe located at 801 Prairie Street, in historic downtown Winnsboro the newest member of the Winnsboro Chamber of Commerce. ___________________________________________________________________
Source: Winnsboro - Franklin Parish Chamber of Commerce newsletter August 2009
16th ANNUAL JURIED EXHIBITION & COMPETITION, AUGUST 8-29
Fine artists throughout Louisiana and the Southern region are invited to submit entries of their original artwork to be judged for inclusion in the Natchitoches Art Guild's 16th Annual Juried Competition and Exhibition. The Exhibition is one of the most beautiful arrays of two-dimensional and three-dimensional fine art. Interested artists should contact the Natchitoches Art Guild & Gallery.
Natchitoches Art Guild & Gallery, 584 Front Street is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. and the event is free. For more information call the Natchitoches Art Guild at 318-352-1626or visit www.natchitochesartguild.org.
The Magnolia -State Peace Officer's Association will host the 10th annual Cane River Zydeco Festival in downtown Natchitoches. Festivities on Friday begin at 6 p.m. include a Zydeco Dance Contest and entertainment by the Same Ol’ 2-step Zydeco Band and D.J. “LA” Jones; cost is $3.00. Events on Saturday begin at 4 p.m. with a Poker Run through Natchitoches Parish, followed by evening entertainment by D.C. & The Zydeco Country Boyz and Leon Chavis & Zydeco Flames; cost is $7.00. For more information call 800-259-1714 or visit www.natchitoches.net. ______________________________________________________________________________________
GOLDONNA DRAKE SALT WORKS FESTIVAL, SEPTEMBER 5
Visit northeast Natchitoches Parish for a day of heritage and fun in Goldonna, Louisiana. Activities include arts and crafts booths, food, a parade and live entertainment. There will be a children's area that will include a dunking booth, face painting, a jupiter jump and cake walk. Admission is FREE. For more information call 318-727-8770 or 318-727-8660 or www.natchitoches.net
Natchitoches has been famous long before the stars arrived because it's home to the famous Natchitoches' meat pie, popular since the 1700's. Join us for a parade, live entertainment, vendors, children activities and hot meat pies.
In conjunction with the Festival, the 10th Annual River Run will be held on the riverbank. The ride is hosted by the Independent Riders of Natchitoches and is open to all riders.
Admission: FREE For more information on the Ride call 318-471-9909 or visit www.indmcriders.com. For more information on the Meat Pie Festival call the Natchitoches Visitors Center at 800-259-1714 or visit www.meatpiefestival.com.
Marthaville, Louisiana, about 25 miles west of Natchitoches, will celebrate its history and culture with a two day festival including live entertainment, a food, food vendors, crafts and children’s activities. Festivities take place on downtown Front Street; admission is free. For more information call 318-472-1645 or visit www.natchitoches.net. ______________________________________________________________________________________
ALIVE AFTER 5, SEPTEMBER 26
Alive After 5 is a six month series of evening events taking place from April to September. The series includes art events, concerts, musical theatre and other cultural events which all take place in the Natchitoches Historic District. Natchitoches Main Street 318-352-2746 or 866-941-6246 or visit www.natchitoches.net ______________________________________________________________________________________
MEAT PIE TRI, SEPTEMBER 27
Meat Pie Tri begins with a very spectator friendly 1/2 mile swim in Cane River Lake. Then out of T1 up a short steep incline onto Front Street for a 20 mile out and back ride over some light rolling terrain. Rack your bike and head out of T2 up the steps of the Riverbank for a 5K under the beautiful canopy of oaks along the lake. The Meat Pie Tri begins at 7 a.m. in Downtown Natchitoches. For registration call 800-259-1714 or visit www.runwild.us.
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Natchitoches has released the new 2009 Christmas Festival brochure with calendar of events for the Festival of Lights.
