NSWCD tree & shrub sale next week

The Natchitoches Soil and Water Conservation District (NSWCD) will be hosting its Annual Conservation Tree and Shrub Sale March 11 and 12, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the vacant lot at the corner of St. Clair and Williams avenues in downtown Natchitoches. NO pre-sale orders this year.

Northwestern State

March 9NSU Voice Day, Magale Recital Hall, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.Tennis vs. Nicholls, Jack Fisher Tennis Complex, 11 a.m.March 10Baseball vs. Alcorn State, Brown-Stroud Field, 6 p.m.Sofiko Tchetchelashvili Concert, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Mark Your Calendars! March

March 7 Blooming’ on the Bricks and Art along the Bricks from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. in downtown Natchitoches.—-Daylight Saving Time begins. Turn your clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday night.—-City Council meeting at 5:30 p.m. —- March 10School Board meeting at 5 p.m.

Free yoga classes continue at library

The Natchitoches Parish Library (NPL) is giving the community a free opportunity to improve flexibility, reduce stress, and learn something new, all at the same time. As part of its ongoing Health & Fitness Series, the NPL’s Main Branch is hosting free weekly yoga classes every Thursday at 6:00 p.m.

Clara Springs’ fish fry dates

Enjoy a great time of fellowship at the Fourth Friday Fish Fry. Clara Springs hosts this event every month except for July, November, and December.During this time attendees can meet fellow believers in Christ from all over Louisiana, tour the camp grounds, and even visit the Gift Shop.

Crawfish industry faces labor shortage

The crawfish industry is facing a labor shortage due to federal immigration caps as the state enters the start of the harvesting season, Commissioner of Agriculture Mike Strain said in a House committee meeting on Tuesday.

Church News

A love fund for Richard Adkins has been established at City Bank and Trust, Natchitoches, to help with outof- pocket expenses related to his hospice care. Richard is known and cared for by many people from all walks of life and from all over town, especially in the music community.

Weekend matches postponed due to inclement weather

Northwestern State’s tennis matches scheduled for this weekend at the Jack Fisher Tennis Complex have been postponed due to inclement weather.

SNAP program requires families to make healthier food choices

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is empowering families receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to make healthier food choices with the implementation of Louisiana’s SNAP Food Restriction Waiver. Approved by the U.S.