ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS & EVENTS

Nov. 16

Ongoing

Natchitoches Christmas Festival is Nov. 23 - Jan. 6 with parade Dec. 7. Every Saturday there is live music, kids activities, fireworks and more. Tickets are available to purchase online by going to natchitocheschristmas. com The Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts at Northwestern State University will present the 36th Annual Christmas Gala on December 4-5 at 7 p.m. and December 6 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. in the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium. Tickets are $15. NSU, BPCC@NSU and LSMSA students are admitted free with a current student I.D. Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/no rthwestern-state-university-oflouisiana- 51130846933.

Voices 4 Autism is offering a Chair Fitness Class geared toward older active adults or anyone who needs a low impact class to stay strong and mobile.The free weekly class is held Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. at the MLK Recreational Center dance studio. Instructor is Ms.RM Reilford. For more information, contact Lela Harvey at 318/529-0638 orlelaharvey531961@yahoo.com Natchitoches Parish 4-H is in need of nonperishable food donations for the Free Little Pantry. Bring donations to the 4-H office at 364 Second St. Monday-Friday from 8 to 4:30 p.m. Call 318/357-2224 for more information.