Category: Calendar Events

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On Thursday—November 21st at the Ferriday Library beginning 11:00 AM and ending 1:00 PM, the Concordia Parish Library will host the “Culinary Knife Skills, Cooking Gumbo & Staying Fit” class. It is brought to you by LSU AgCenter. This may help with the holiday food preparations.

The library will host Ms. Quincy Vidrine from LSU AgCenter who will demonstrate using a culinary knife, preparing to cook gumbo and staying fit.

This is free and open to the public!

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Annual Concordia DU Party Thursday November 21st, 6:00-9:00, Concordia Community Center (26356 Hwy 15, Ferriday, LA). Steak dinner, live/silent auctions, raffles/games, guns, artwork, DU Merchandise, and more. Individuals $60, General Sponsor (8 tickets) $500, Silver sponsor $750 (20 Qt Gatr Cooler), Gold Sponsor $1,000 (gun choice)….

Today’s the final day to drop off toys for Home Bank’s holiday toy drive, benefiting Batson Children’s Hospital in memory of Markia Sullivan! Don’t miss your chance to spread some holiday joy—bring new, unwrapped toys, or essential items like socks, deodorant, and toothbrushes to any Natchez Home Bank location. Let’s make a difference together and bring smiles to kids in need this season!…

Join us this holiday season in spreading joy by participating in a toy drive benefiting Batson Children’s Hospital! Hosted by Home Bank in memory of Markia Sullivan, this event aims to bring smiles to children in need by collecting new, unwrapped toys and personal care items. Donations can be dropped off at any Natchez Home Bank location:

• 500 Main Street
• 411 Hwy. 61 N.
• 55-A Sgt. Prentiss Drive

Wish List

Here’s what you can bring to make a difference:

For Infants/Toddlers (0-3 years):

• Infant sensory toys (plastic only)
• Rattles, teethers, crib mobiles (plastic only)
• Preemie-12 month clothes and socks
• Crib mirrors, music soothers, light-up toys (plastic only)
• Board books

For School-Age Kids (3-12 years):

• Baby dolls, Barbies, action figures
• Hot Wheels (single or 2-pack, no tracks)
• Legos/Duplo (small sets only)
• Sports balls, Nerf basketball sets
• UNO cards, Phase 10 cards, fidget toys

For Teenagers (13-18 years):

• Nail polish, hand-held electronic games
• Advanced Lego sets, iPhone chargers
• “Adult” coloring books, colored pencils
• Earbuds, small electronics, remote control cars

Personal Care and Family Resources (All Ages):

• Pants, socks, underwear, toothbrushes
• Soap, body wash, deodorant, shampoo
• Batteries, Kleenex, chapstick

Help us honor Markia’s memory by brightening the lives of children at Batson Children’s Hospital. Together, let’s bring comfort and cheer to families in need this season!

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Join us for the Annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 7th in downtown Natchez.

If you would like to participate in the parade, please click HERE for the application and follow the instructions on the form.

The parade will start at 6:00 pm from Broadway, and will go LEFT on Franklin Street, turn RIGHT at Rankin Street and then RIGHT on Main Street, LEFT on Canal, and then RIGHT on Broadway back to the original position.

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Veterans recognition, fun for the whole family, jumpers, games, vendor sales, concession stand and motorcycle cycle clubs in attendance….

Concordia Parish Library is hosting a Medicaid Assistance event on Thursday, November 14th, from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Ferriday Library. Agent Ms. Katie Meaux will be available to help attendees with Medicaid-related services. This event is co-sponsored by Central Louisiana AHEC and aims to provide support and information about Medicaid. Interested individuals can call (318) 757-3550 for more information….

Concordia Parish Library is conducting a free and open iPhone class on Saturday, November 9th, from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Ferriday Library. Led by instructor Stephen Collins, this class will cover essential iPhone functions, including updating, organizing photos, using FaceTime, text messaging, and using apps like Instagram and Facebook….