This & That…Wednesday, April 30, 2025

The Women of Courage Woman Church will be held on May 6 at 6pm at The Shop, 1942 Hwy 507, Coushatta. Worship will be led by Tracy Miller. The speaker is Mandi Mills. Dinner will be provided.

The Red River Parish Library will host its annual Book Sale May 7-9 from 9am until 5pm. Books are .25, paperbacks .10 and audiobooks are only $1. 

The Coushatta-Red River Chamber of Commerce will host Boilin’ on the Red 2025 Saturday, May 10 from 11am until 6pm at the Fairgrounds. Presale armbands are $25 and can be purchased until May 1 at American Bank, Carter Federal Credit Union, 4-B Garage, Napa Auto Parts or Red River Industries or contact any chamber board member. $25  Bring exact change-no checks or credit cards accepted. Price at the gate will be $30. Entry only–no crawfish–$10. Kids 8 and under are free. Live Zydeco music will be provided by Pat Mason and Bayou Boogie from 3-6pm. Red River Lady Bulldog Softball will sell water, soft drinks and more from the concession stand. Bring your chairs, canopies and hang out all day. NO coolers/ice chests, outside food or drinks or any alcohol allowed. For more information contact Brandon Baxley 318.332.4159.

Coushatta Veterans Service Organizations are hosting a Veteran’s Appreciation Day on Saturday May 17.  This is a free event to say “Thank you for your service” to all veterans of America’s armed services. The event will be held at First Methodist Church from 11am until 1pm. There will be a light lunch served, and all veterans are invited to dine at no charge.  Other guests will be asked to donate $10 to cover costs. For more information, please call VFW Post 7287 at 318-932-6557.

There will be a light lunch served, and all veterans are invited to dine at no charge.  Other guests will be asked to donate $10 to cover costs.  

Get ready for the first ever Rumble on the Bayou Saturday, June 14 at Grand Bayou Resort. All cars, trucks, motorcycles and Rat Rods are welcome. Registration starts at 10am with awards at 2:30pm. There is a $25 registration fee. Free admission for spectators.