NSU and Medical Center partner for Lunch and Learn session that can be used for credit

Northwestern State University’s Department of Social Work and Natchitoches Regional Medical Center have partnered to offer a series of Lunch and Learn sessions that qualify as continuing education for helping professionals.This month’s luncheon is held at noon Friday, Sept.

Lambertown homecoming meeting and meal scheduled

The 54th Lambertown Cemetery Homecoming will be Sunday Oct. 6 at Shamrock Advent Christian Church on Shamrock Loop off Hwy. 120 in Robeline.The devotion will begin at 10 a.m. and business meeting at 11 a.m. Dinner on the grounds will follow.Come and bring a covered dish and enjoy the fellowship.

LSMSA alum wins Hermitage Prize in Composition

Her film music has also been featured on APM Music’s sound library, MPATH. A champion of vocal music, Rice was recently commissioned by Vox Anima London to write a choral piece for their 2024 International Women’s Day Concert in London.

Lesche Club

The Lesche Club of Natchitoches met at the First Presbyterian Church on Bienville Street Sept. 9.The members were welcomed and treated to refreshments on a long table decorated with a fall theme. Hostesses were Elizabeth Hall, Janine Storrs and Mary Squyres.

Baby Giraffe born at Global Wildlife Center day before hurricane Francine

As members of Global Wildlife Center’s Animal Care Team prepared Sept. 10 for the landfall of Hurricane Francine the following day, Animal Care Specialist Caitlin Benoit noticed a longanticipated baby was on the way.

Demon on Fire

Abby Williams of Natchitoches took her love for cheering from childhood to college and is channeling her aptitude for making connections into valuable experience in marketing.

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS & EVENTS

OngoingOutpatient Medical Center is offering free flu vaccines to Medicaid eligible children or who have insurance that doesn’t cover the flu shot. Additionally, OMC has flu shots available for a self-pay fee of $25 or by billing insurance.

RESIDENTIAL REFRESH

FAMILY FEATURESYour home is an expression of you, your personality and your lifestyle.When it comes to personalizing your home’s aesthetic, try leaning into your senses to inspire change within your space.

El Camino Real Day to mark anniversary naming of landmark

In conjunction with partners across the trail, El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail Association (ElCaT) will be hosting its inaugural El Camino Real Day (ECRD) on Oct. 19.

Public Lands Day observance is this weekend at Poverty Point

Celebrate National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 28 at 10 a.m. with a ranger-led hike at Poverty Point World Heritage Site.National Public Lands Day is traditionally the nation’s largest single- day volunteer effort.