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Events, Invitations,  Constituent Meetings

Events, Invitations, Constituent Meetings

​SATURDAY-MONDAY,

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 – JANUARY 6, 2025

2024 FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

TURN ON THE HOLIDAYS

Downtown River Bank

Natchitoches, LA  71457

4:30-9:00 PM

Fireworks - 7:00 PM

Music, Food, Fireworks, Historic District Shops Open Late

$15 Admission.

Continuing Festival Details included in listings below.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28

SABINE PARISH COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER

Old Many Junior High School

580 Highland Ave.

Many, LA 71449

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Tammy Holmes (318) 527-3070

Quanteeka Holmes (318) 598-0212

Dine-in or to go free Thanksgiving dinner for underprivileged Sabine citizens.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30

FLEUR DE LIS CHRISTMAS CRAFT MARKET

Natchitoches Events Center

750 2nd St.

Natchitoches, LA  71457

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Over 110 booths featuring handmade items.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30

2024 FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

Downtown Riverbank

Natchitoches, LA  71457

7:00 PM - Fireworks over Cane River

$15 Admission

Music, food, more.​​

MONDAY, DECEMBER 2

STATE OF THE INDUSTRY LUNCHEON

by Louisiana Oil & Gas Association

Petroleum Club

416 Travis St., Unit 1412

Shreveport, LA  71101

11:30 AM (Starting time needs to be confirmed)

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3

VULTURES LUNCHEON

Pete Abington's Office

1030 San Antonio Ave.

Many, LA  71449

12:00 PM

(318) 256-4344

(Senator Seabaugh is the confirmed special guest speaker for this luncheon.)

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3

3RD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

Festival Square (across from City Hall)

Downtown Many

6:00 PM

 

WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY, DECEMER 4-6

ANNUAL NSU CHRISTMAS GALA (4 PERFORMANCES)

A. A. Fredericks Auditorium

NSU

Natchitoches, LA  71457

Wednesday, Dec. 4 - 7:00 PM

Thursday, Dec. 5 - 7:00 PM

Friday, Dec. 6 - 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM

Reserve seats early (318) 357-4248

kayk@nsula.edu

Board Member Gayle Howell has 2 season tickets available for each concert. She only needs one day notice to place attending names on the list. I also have 2 extra season tickets whenever they are needed.  I DO NOT RECALL IF SEASON TICKETS ARE HONORED AT THE GALA. 

(318) 332-9341

howell8055@suddenlink.net

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​​FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6

MOONLIGHT MADNESS SHOP AT HOME EVENT

Downtown Many

5:00 – 8:00 PM

Prize giveaways, Food, Vendors, Music, More. Details to be confirmed.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7

2ND ANNUAL CHRISTMAS RECEPTION

Zwolle Festival Building

1100 South Main St.

Zwolle, LA  71486

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Hosted by the Town of Zwolle and the Noble Sons Riding Club.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7

ZWOLLE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL & PARADE

Downtown Zwolle/Zwolle Festival Grounds

1100 S. Main St.

Zwolle, LA  71486

Details to be announced.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7

2024 FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS & CHRISTMAS PARADE

Downtown Riverbank

Natchitoches, LA  71457

1:00 PM - Festival of Lights Parade

6:00 PM - Fireworks over Cane River

$15 Admission

Music, food, more.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7

MISTLETOE MARKET 2024

146 Saint Denis St.

Natchitoches, LA  71457

Second address provided:

653 2nd St.

Natchitoches, LA  71457

I think the booths are set up on the parade route between the two locations above.

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Crafts fundraising area sponsored by the Women's Resource Center of Natchitoches during the 98th Annual Festival of Lights. wrcnatchitoches@gmail.com

 

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7

RIVER OAKS PORCH SALE

River Oaks Square Arts Center

1330 Second St.

Alexandria, LA 71301

(318) 473-2670

Details to be announced.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7

WILLIE STEWART FAMILY & FRIENDS

CHRISTMAS SHOW

Sabine Theater

Downtown Many

6:00 PM

Free admission

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MONDAY-SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9-14

GIBSLAND CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL & PARADE

Gibsland, LA

Details to be announced.

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 9

LSMSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

Board Room

High School Building

715 University Pkwy.

Natchitoches, LA  71457

1:00 PM

(Senator Seabaugh confirmed this addition to his calendar on 10/1/24)

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10

LESSONS & CAROLS

The Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Church

145 Church St.

Natchitoches, LA  71457

7:30 PM

Featuring the NSU University Chorus.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12

“JINGLE AND MINGLE”

Sabine Tourist Commission

1601 Texas Hwy.

Many, LA 71449

Holiday Social Event hosted by the Sabine Tourist Commission with Refreshments, Drinks, etc.

4:00 - 6:00 PM

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12

LESSONS & CAROLS

Trinity Episcopal Church

533 2nd Street

Natchitoches, LA  71457

7:00 PM

Featuring the Trinity Episcopal Choir & Guests.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12

4TH ANNUAL THRIVE GALA

Riverside Reserve

104 Mill St.

Natchitoches, LA  71457

5:00-8:00 PM

Natchitoches Chamber Fundraiser, Silent Auction, Food, Drinks, More. Ticketed Event $75 Member/$85 Non-member supporting Northwestern students and various Chamber programs.

members.gonatchitoches.com

 

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14

CANDY CANE LANE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

702 Polk St. (Downtown)

Mansfield, LA  71052

2:00-8:00 PM

Vendors, Crafts, Games

Hosted by the DeSoto Christmas Festival Organization

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14

30TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK & PARADE

More details to be announced.

Goldonna, LA

4:00 PM - Parade

Gayle Cloud (318) 471-0559

Angie Smiley (318) 471-1970

Sharlene Settle (318) 481-3153

Audura Fife (Parade Contact) (318) 413-2737

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14

MANY CHIRISTMAS PARADE & FESTIVAL

Downtown Many

and Sabine Parish Fairgrounds

3:00 PM Parade

4:00 - 7:00 PM Festival at the Fairgrounds 

6:30 PM - Fireworks at the Fairgrounds

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14

2024 FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

Downtown Riverbank

Natchitoches, LA  71457

5:00 PM - Lighted Boat Parade

7:00 PM - Drone and Fireworks Show over Cane River

$15 Admission

Music, food, more.

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20

2024 FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

Gospel Night on the Riverbank

Natchitoches, LA  71457

6:00 PM

Free Admission.

Music, food, more.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21

ROBELINE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

Downtown Robeline

Heritage Park Stage

Robeline, LA  71469

Parade 3:00 PM

Senator Seabaugh has been invited to participate.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21

2024 FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

Downtown Riverbank

Natchitoches, LA  71457

​7:00 PM - Drone and Fireworks Show over Cane River

$15 Admission

Music, food, more.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28

2024 FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

Downtown Riverbank

Natchitoches, LA  71457

7:00 PM - Fireworks over Cane River

Free Admission.

Music, food, more.

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SAVE THE DATE:
JANUARY 8, 2025
CENTENARY'S BIRTHDAY PARTY
KICKOFF EVENT for their
YEAR-LONG
BICENTENNIAL
CELEBRATION

Marjorie Lyons Playhouse
Centenary College of Louisiana
2700 Woodlawn Ave.
Shreveport, LA 71104
11:15 AM
Details to be announced.

 

THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2025

NATCHITOCHES-NORTHWESTERN SYMPHONY

Magale Recital Hall

NSU

Natchitoches, LA  71457

7:30 PM

Send off for for Louisiana Music Education Conference at which the Symphony will play in New Orleans on Saturday, January 18. (LMEA, Grand Ballroom of the Hilton New Orleans Riverside at 11:30 AM.)

Board Member Gayle Howell has 2 season tickets available for each concert. She only needs one day notice to place attending names on the list. I also have 2 extra season tickets whenever they are needed.

(318) 332-9341

howell8055@suddenlink.net
 

THURSDAY-SUNDAY, JANUARY 23-26, 2025

VFW 2025 MID WINTER CONFERENCE

Hotel Bentley

200 DeSoto St.

Alexandria, LA  71301

Starts at 1:00 PM on January 23

Ends at 4:00 PM on January 26

Event by the VFW Department of Louisiana with programs and awards presented.

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MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2025

LSMSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

Board Room

High School Building

715 University Pkwy.

Natchitoches, LA  71457

1:00 PM

(Senator Seabaugh confirmed this addition to his calendar on 10/1/24)

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TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025

NSU STUDENT SYMPHONY

"Concerto Winners and Applachian Spring"

Magale Recital Hall

NSU

Natchitoches, LA  71457

7:30 PM

Board Member Gayle Howell has 2 season tickets available for each concert. She only needs one day notice to place attending names on the list. I also have 2 extra season tickets whenever they are needed.

(318) 332-9341

howell8055@suddenlink.net

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SATURDAY, MARCH 22

9TH ANNUAL DYLAN KYLE POCHE MEMORIAL BASS TOURNAMENT

Cypress Bend Park

3462 Cypress Bend Dr.

Many, La  71449

6:45 AM - 3:00 PM

Fundraiser for NSU Fishing Scholarships, $43K raised for scholarships and $49,100 awarded in prizes in 2024.

www.dylankylepoche.com

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SAVE THE DATE:
MARCH 27-29, 2025
CAGLA 2025 NeauxCancer CONFERENCE

Roosevelt Hotel
New Orleans, LA
Details, registration website to be announced.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 28-30, 2025
LSMSAAA REUNION WEEKEND

Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts
715 University Pkwy.
Natchitoches, LA 71457
Begins at 6:00 PM on March 28
Ends at 12:00 PM on March 30
Classes of 1985, 1990, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015 and 2020.

More details to be announced.

 

TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2025

NATCHITOCHES-NORTHWESTERN SYMPHONY

"Bach Magnificat"

Magale Recital Hall

NSU

Natchitoches, LA  71457

7:30 PM

The Symphony will be joined by the NSU Symphony Chorus on this concert.

Board Member Gayle Howell has 2 season tickets available for each concert. She only needs one day notice to place attending names on the list. I also have 2 extra season tickets whenever they are needed.

(318) 332-9341

howell8055@suddenlink.net

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MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2025

LSMSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

Board Room

High School Building

715 University Pkwy.

Natchitoches, LA  71457

1:00 PM

(Senator Seabaugh confirmed this addition to his calendar on 10/1/24)

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SAVE THE DATE:

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2025

DOCTORS/MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS

BLACK TIE GALA

Natchitoches, LA  71457

Details to be announced.

Dale Anderson, CEO at Sabine Medical Center, asked me at the Sabine Chamber Banquet (10/22) to Save the Date for Senator Seabaugh and Laura, as well as Robert and me, to attend this function.

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