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Andre Jones to host Free Football Camp at Varnado High June 14th

The second FREE football camp at Varnado High School June 14th from 9am – 12 noon. The camp will be hosted by Andre Jones, VHS 2017 Graduate and NFL player for the Washington Commanders.

Everyone is invited to join Andre for a great day & unforgettable time that will be packed with mentorship, and football coaching.

It will be a one-day camp, with food, snowball cones, water & sports beverages provided for all participants. Camp giveaways will be included in the camp.

Registration is FREE!!! See the link below at:

https://fs22.formsite.com/celineb/form1/index.html

The camp will be held in VHS Stadium, 25543 Washington St, Angie, LA 70426.

Sweet Beulah Baptist to host Father/Men’s Day June 15th

The Sweet Beulah Baptist Church will have its annual Father & Men’s Day Celebration. The event will be held on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 11:15am.  We will have, Fathers, Fellowship, Fun, and Food.  The public is enthusiastically invited.  The church is located at 1405 North Roosevelt Street.

Gerald Family Reunion to be held in Pine on June 21st

2025 Gerald Family Reunion has been set for Saturday, June 21st from 10 am-2 pm. It will be held at the Pine Masonic Lodge. Bring a covered dish and old family photos to share.

Brilliant Mindz STEM & Life Skills Summer Camp June 30th

The 7th Annual Brilliant Mindz STEM & Life Skills will be held July 30th – July 3rd for ages 4-12 at Northside School from 9 am – 3 pm. Pre-registration is required with a fee of $25 which include meals and a shirt. Before and aftercare as well as transportation is available with an additional charge.

The camp will feature educational and fun activities including arts and crafts, outdoor games, healthy living, money matters, dance & music, handwriting & cursive, life skills, conflict resolution, drug awareness, local tours, mental health awareness, prevention, internet safety, STEM & STEAM, climate control, recycling and more.

St Paul A.M.E. to host Annual Women’s Day June 22nd

The Women’s Missionary Society of St. Paul A.M.E. Church cordially invite you and your congregation to our annual Women’s Day Program. This event will be held on June 22nd at 3:00 p.m. The speaker for this great occasion is Rev. Wanda Robinson of Greater Salter Chapel A.M.E. Church.  The church is looking forward to having everyone fellowship with them.

Pine High to host free Hunter’s Safety Course June 24th-26th

A FREE Hunter’s Safety Course will held at Pine High School June 24th – 26th from 8 am – 12 pm daily. The event is hosted by the Pine High Ag Department and is open to anyone 10 years old or older by June 29th.

Participants must attend all three days and pass both the written and shooting exams to receive certification

Register online at the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries website, www.wlf.louisiana.gov/hunting/hunter-education

Free Christian Movies every weekend in Bogalusa and   Poplarville

Pastor Victor Robinson, Sr and the Glorious Church family invite everyone to join them every weekend in April for weekly christian movie showings.

Christian movies will be played weekly on an alternating schedule. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Everyone is welcome to come help promote Jesus for our city, town and nation.

Movie schedule for The Glorious Church in Poplarville, MS is as follows: Ten Commandments, Saturday, Juen 7th 3:00 p.m. and no movie will be shown on Saturday, Juen 21st.

Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 1112 Ann St., Bogalusa, LA., will host the  Bogalusa movie showings on June 14th and 28th beginning at 3:00 p.m. Pastor Stanley Nathaniel invites everyone to attend. The movie schedule for Bogalusa is June 14th, Left Behind Part 1 will be playing and June 28th, Left Behind Part 2 will air.

ADAPT’s 4th Annual Community Unity Day to be held June 14th

The 4th Annual Community Unity Day, organized by ADAPT, will be on Saturday, June 14th, from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at the Washington Parish Fairgrounds in Franklinton.

This event aims to foster unity, provide resources, and offer a day of enjoyment for families and friends.  With an extensive range of booths, the event promises a diverse experience with offerings in prevention, human resource services, arts and crafts, enticing food vendors, a car show and live stage entertainment. Attendees will be able to discover the various resources available within the parish.  Educating citizens on crucial life topics is a key objective of Community Unity Day. Vendors specializing in substance use education, sexual assault precautions, domestic violence awareness, and other pertinent subjects will be on hand to provide insights and information. Both youth and adults can engage in the various activities that cater to their interests.

Local businesses will attend the event, with vendors offering their arts and crafts and food products.  Those interested in participating as vendors are encouraged to contact Cheryl Bruton at 985-735-0160. Vendor spaces will be assigned as 10’x10’ booths with no charge for those promoting prevention, education, or services. Artisans, food vendors and others selling items for profit must pay $25.  Vendor registration must be submitted by Feb. 28th. For additional information, please contact the ADAPT Office at 985-735-0160.

Free Hunter Ed Course to be held June 20-21 in Franklinton

The Washington Parish Fire District #3 Station will host a free Hunter Education course given by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries June 20th and 21st.

Participants must be 10 years old by June 19th and must attend both  days to receive Hunter Education Certificate. Classes will be held from 6-9pm on June 20th and 8am-3pm on June 21st. The district #3 station is located at 29468 Highway 430, Franklinton, LA 70438.

To register online go to www.wlf.louisiana.gov/hunting/hunter-education. For more information or questions contact Justin Porche at 985-295-4394.

Washington Parish STEM Center to host Youth Auto Skills & Safety Workshop June 28th

The Washington Parish STEM and Innovative Learning Center will host a Youth Auto Skills and Safety Workshop Saturday, June 28th from 9am – 1pm.

This workshop will be for youth ages 13 to 18 years old. Attendees will learn how to change a flat tire, basic vehicle maintenance checks, vehicle warning signs, roadside safety, how to change oil and filters and more. The course fee is $35 with a $10 deposit required. Only 20 slots are available for this date. There will be a waitlist for other workshop dates so register today!

Contact the STEM center at 985-516-1760 or info@wpstemcenter.com. You can also stop by our center at 322 S. Columbia Street, Bogalusa, LA

Watermelon Festival seeking vendors for July 11th-13th event 

The Washington Parish Watermelon Festival  is looking for craft and food vendors for the 2025 Washington Parish Watermelon Festival to be held July 11th-13th.

For more information please message the Washington Parish Watermelon Festival on facebook. Vendors can call or text Vendor Chairperson, Mary Bolton Warren at 601-331-3334 or send email requests to watermelonfvassociation@yahoo.com.

Bogalusa YMCA to host weekly Bible Study

The Bogalusa YMCA will host a continuing weekly Bible study from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. each Thursday evening as we study the Mysteries of the Book of Revelation. The class will be led by Don Myers who is a former Assistant Professor of Bible at Faulkner Christian University.

All will be welcomed with a warm Christian greetings, Hot Coffee, and Cookies.

Pre-register by texting (251) 234-0887, or email RDMyers74@gmail.com

Mill Town Cruise Nights every second Thursday of the month

Mill Town Cruise Nights have resumed. The event is held on the second Thursday of the month at Zestos located at 100 Richmond Street Bogalusa, La. Starting this March-August with the $1,000 DOLLAR GIVEAWAY. Mark your calendars for this monthly event, 5:30-8:00 pm. See y’all there!

Play Bingo held weekly at the American Legion Hall

The American Legion invites everyone to come out every Thursday for Bingo. Jackpot is $1,000! Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and first number is drawn at 7:00 p.m. Food is also available.

New Life Ministries offering Pickleball in Amite 

You may already be aware that Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America today.

New Life Ministries is offering Pickleball at 21526 LA-16, Amite, La. on Wednesdays  5-7 pm for Beginner’s; Thursday 5-8:30 pm and Saturday 9 am – 1 pm.

The group now have a Pickleball pro, Thomas Hockert, and he is giving lessons, providing all equipment and teaching as well as open play.  There is a $3.00 fee for all the time you are there, all day if you want and all equipment is provided.

Hockert can be contacted at  706-399-3556.  He is available for any questions you might have.

Dementia/Alzheimer Caregiver Support Group meeting

Support offered to those greiving caregiver/caretakers of family members experiencing Dementia and Alzheimer’s. This group meeting is open to the public in the Washington Parish communities and surrounding areas.

Meetings give the opportunity for family members and caregivers to engage and support one another on the journey. The gathering will take place the second Thursday of each month at the Washington Parish Council on Aging Bogalusa Senior Center, 603 Willis Avenue, Bogalusa beginning at 12:00 p.m. For more information contact Miss E at 985-732-6869 or 985-732-6868.

Your local library has events for everyone all month long

Bogalusa Branch

There are exciting events and activities for everyone to enjoy this week at the Bogalusa Branch Library!

Upcoming Weekly Events:

Come twisting into the library Monday, June 9th, 2025 @ 3:30 PM as we read about dancing to go along with our Tales With a Twist performance for this week’s Summer Reading program happening Wednesday, June 11th, 2025 @ 10:00 AM. Don’t forget to register for our Summer Reading Program! Registration is now open for adults, teens, and children!

Hats, quilts, scarves- oh my! What can you make at this week’s Crochet Club on June 5th, 2025 @ 12:00 PM? People of all ages can join in with the Crochet Crowd as members challenge and encourage others to stretch beyond what they know! You will need a crochet hook, a size G or H, and yarn.

Are you a poet and want to show it? Join our Writer’s Group this Friday, June 6th, @ 10:00 PM. Ages 18+ and all writing levels are encouraged to join! Can’t wait to hear from you!

Come build with us at Lego Club on June 6th @4:00 PM. This group is for ages 12 and under. Stop by and build what only you can create!

Monthly Events:

Cook a dish, eat a dish at Recipe Swap, this Thursday, June 7th, @11:00 AM. The theme for this month will be African! Don’t forget to bring your recipe to swap!

Stop by for The Original Book Club on June 12th, 2025 @11:00 AM where a good book and good people are waiting to meet you! The current book is “We Children” by Mary Higgins Clark.

Looking for something to do? Craft Days are perfect for you! Craft days will be on June 14th, 2025 and June 28th, 2025 both @ 10:00 AM! June’s theme will be “pet rock”!

“Boogie on down” to the library for Boogie Badgers Movie Club to watch “A Raisin in the Sun” happening on June 24th, 2025 @1:00 PM.

Representatives from the following will meet monthly between 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM with interested parties in our board room: Medicare on June 10, 2025! The Pro Bono Project will also meet on June 13th, 2025 @ 12:00 – 2:00 PM.

Lastly, the library will be closed on June 19th, 2025 for observance of the holiday.

See you soon!

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Franklinton Branch

The Franklinton Branch Library announced some of their upcoming activities and events

All events are free. Some events are for specific ages. Children under 12 years of age cannot be in the library without a guardian. Some events require pre registration

Every Thursday at 3:30 PM we have a Storytime that involves a snack and activity/craft.

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Thomas Branch

The Thomas Branch Library invite everyone to their  upcoming activities and events for

All events are free. Some events are for specific ages. Children under 12 years of age cannot be in the library without a guardian. Some events require pre registration.

Crochet Class  @ 10am

Swap Recipes @11am

After School Story time Wednesdays @ 3:30

Westside Emmanuel has a host of activities for everyone

Wednesday Schedule:

11:00 AM Lunchtime Bible Study

11:11 AM Online Bible Study Begins

5:30 PM Westside Students and Kingdom Kids Ministry

6:00 PM Men’s and Women’s Bible Studies

Sunday Schedule:

9:15 AM Connect Groups Bible Study (Sunday School)

10:30 AM Worship Service

6:00 PM Small Group Bible Studies

Monday, Tuesday and Friday

7:00 PM NA Meetings in room 101

Text “WEBC” to 73256

Check out our Facebook page at:

Westside Emmanuel Baptist Church

Check out our YouTube Channel at: www.YouTube.com/WestsideEmmanuelBaptistChurch

For more information about

Westside, check out our website:

www.westsidebogalusa.com