Mark your calendar for Halloween events

Thursday, Oct. 23Pumpkin Glow on the Downtown Riverbank on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 5-30-8:30 p.m.Fall Fest from 6-8 p.m. at the Main Branch library. Sign up required by calling 318/238-9222 or visit children’s desk.Saturday, Oct. 25Witch Way to Main. from 10 a.m. to noon on the Downtown Riverbank.

Crows on the Cane

The Historic District Business Association held its Annual “Crows on the Cane” Scarecrow Contest,

Guitarist will present recital at NSU with accompaniment by cellist

Guitarist Cain Budds will present a recital at Northwestern State University on Monday, Oct. 27 at 5:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free. A livestream will be available at www.nsu.la/ CAPA-LIVE.Budds will be accompanied by NSU Associate Professor of Cello Paul Christopher.

Masonic Awards

Ashland Masonic Lodge #196 presented Honesty and Integrity Awards to area High School juniors on Oct. 13. Pictured from left are Michael Watts, Scout Johnson, Carlie E. Spears, Conner Roberts, Ally Mauthe and Shelly Hennigan.

The Town

The Town of Sibley and Mayor Robert Smart hosted the third Small Town Mayors’ Conference at the Minden Civic Center drawing over 100 municipal leaders from 56 Louisiana villages and towns including Village of Natchez Mayor Patsy Ward Hoover and Village of Provencal Mayor Daniel Gongre.

Honoring civil rights cold case journalist Stanley Nelson

The LSU Manship School of Mass Communication will celebrate the life and work of Louisiana journalist Stanley Nelson at the Old State Capitol in Baton Rouge on Wednesday, Oct. 22. The event, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., is open to the public.

Meet Your Neighbor

For someone who was told she’d never succeed, Sally Halm has built a career, and a life, defined by hard work, heart, and hospitality. Halm, General Manager of Holiday Inn Express, shares her story. “I’m one of six girls,” Halm said, “and I was the only one that didn’t go to college.

OLD BETHEL NEWS

Connie Matkin was surprised with a birthday cake and gifts provided by Liz Durr last Wednesday at Bellwood Baptist Church. The group enjoyed a meal of Sloppy Joes, Mac an cheese, a garden salad and the birthday cake.

Church News

Bishop Anthony Reliford and members of Mr. Carmel Baptist Church family invite all to Deacon Appreciation Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. Evangelist will be Pastor Alfred Williams III of St. Peter Baptist Church, Campti and his church family. Mt. Carmel Baptist Church is located at 9880 Hwy 120, Robeline.

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS & EVENTS

OngoingVoices 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.