CALENDAR

Here is a look at the week of June 7-13 at Northwestern State University.June 7 - Registration for first 4-week and 8-week summer session available at vic.nsula.edu June 7-13 – Registration for second 4-week summer session, fall semester available at vic.nsula.

City presenting host of activities and performances by Chris Ardoin, On Point Band, basketball games

The City of Natchitoches is excited to host the 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 21.The festivities will kick off at the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center at 10:00 AM until noon with a Juneteenth Basketball Tournament.

Theatre and dance students working professionally

More than 20 Northwestern State University theatre and dance students are working throughout the United States in professional theatre and dance jobs this summer or are preparing to enter graduate school.

Don’t miss ‘Death by Disco’

The NSU Summer Dinner Theatre will take audiences back to the disco scene of the 1970s when it presents “Death by Disco” on June 16-20 and 2327 on the stage of the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner begins at 6 p.m. Robert Richoux is the director.Tickets are $60.

FLASH supports museums and their programs

FLASH (Friends of Louisiana Sports and History) supports the projects and programming of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum.

City begins clearance of blighted buildings

Director of City Planning and Zoning Shontrell Roque said at the City Council meeting Monday that she was would advertise for bids on Tuesday as part of the clearance grant.The City of Natchitoches was awarded $205,500 in grant funding from the Office of La.

Broadband expansion in Parish gives service to 171 households

State and local leaders joined ConnectLA and Optimum this week to announce the completion of a broadband expansion project in Natchitoches Parish, bringing dependable access to hundreds of locations across the parish.

JUST TALKIN’

Remember to fly your American flag this weekend because Sunday is Flag Day. It might be a good idea to go ahead and keep Ole Glory waving through Saturday, July 4th. That’s when we’ll be recognizing our nation’s 250th celebration since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

COA fan drive underway

Beat the Heat Fan Drive is underway sponsored by the Natchitoches Parish Council on Aging to help older adults in the community beat the heat this summer.Drop off fans at the NPCOA Center at 1016 Keyser or call (318)3573250.The ending date is June 25 from 10 a.m. until noon.