Fall means fledgling birds flying south for the first time; Lights Out Louisiana even more critical for fall migration through Nov. 1

It’s time to turn out your lights Louisiana because the fall bird migration is in full swing. Thousands of Louisiana residents, business owners, and building managers participated in Louisiana Wildlife Federation’s Lights Out Louisiana program during the spring migration.

Folk Life Month will recognize ‘tradition bearer’ at Magale

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser has announced October marks Louisiana’s 10th Annual Folklife Month, a celebration of the state’s living traditions and the individuals who sustain them. Selected by local folklorists and other culture workers, six tradition bearers or groups will be honored at six events.

Uncle Kracker will perform at TappedTober Festival

The 6th annual TappedTober Craft Beer and Wine Festival returns to the historic downtown Natchitoches riverbank on Oct. 12. This year’s festival promises to be the best yet, headlined by the renowned Uncle Kracker, known for his chart-topping hits like “Follow Me,” “Drift Away,” and “Smile.

Classic automobiles will converge on city Friday and Saturday

The HDBA, was formed in the early 1980’s to provide the business owners in the Historic District an avenue for networking together. Our mission is to make the Natchitoches Historic District the #1 tourist destination in Louisiana.

Rotary Speaker

Maj. Roger Henson discussed the new partnership between the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office and LaSalle Corrections at the Sept. 24 Rotary luncheon. From left are President Jesse Taitano, Henson and President-elect Louie Bernard.

Town invites all to attend Many Fall Festival in Oct.

Come celebrate the season with the Town of Many at the third annual Many Fall Festival slated for Saturday, Oct. 19, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Many Square and on Main Street.

Rotary Governor Visits

Rotary District Governor Richard Brontoli visited Natchitoches to share updates on International, national and local Rotary activities. From left are Bartoli and Rotary President Jesse Taitaino

DEQ meeting is Thursday

There will be a public meeting to discuss location of a salt water injection well in Natchitoches Parish Thursday, Sept. 26, at 6 p.m. at the Natchitoches Events Center.The proposed site in near Allen.

Bands to Perform

The NSU Percussion Ensemble and Steel PanDEMONium Band will perform their first concert of the year at Northwestern State University on Friday, Sept. 27, at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall.

Deadline approaching for alumni award nominations

The Northwestern State University Alumni Association invites nominations for four awards, two that will recognize distinguished service, one for volunteerism toward the Alumni Association and one for a distinguished supporter.The deadline to submit applications is midnight Oct. 9.