Register now for ‘Run for Rod’ race to benefit St. Augustine

The first “Run for Rod” 5K run/walk event will be Saturday, Oct. 12 at 8 a.m.“Run for Rod” is in memory of the late Chad Nelson II and will be during the Creole Festival. Proceeds will benefit St. Augustine Catholic Church.The event will start and end near St. Augustine Church Hall.

Cane River native will sign books

Dr. Carla Roque Allen, a native of the Cane River community, will be onsite at the St. Augustine Catholic Church Creole Festival with her debut book ,“Freedom To Live”. Make plans to stop by her booth. www.carlaroqueallen.

Great food, music and more promised at Creole Festival

Get ready for lots of fun and good food at the Creole Festival at St. Augustine Catholic Church Oct. 1113 on the church grounds. The schedule includes: Friday6-11 p.m.: Fried fish and trimmings, boiled shrimp and combos; Creole Festival T-shirts will be for sale; and there will be music.

Wine and cheese Oct. 11, historic homes during APHN Fall Tour

Tickets are $25 per day. Go to https://givebutter.com/APHNTOUROFHOMES to purchase tickets or call 318/458-2485.The Association for the Preservation of Natchitoches’ Annual Fall Tour of Homes is Friday-Saturday, Oct. 11-12.The Tour of Homes kicks off: on Friday, Oct.

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.

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.