The Minden St. Jude Auction raised a record breaking $2,718,301 for St. Jude at their recent weekend fundraiser.

Mark your calendars—Riverdale’s Spring Thaw is set for Sat Mar 28 at the Coushatta Country Club.

Family Harvest Church is hosting a Bass Tournament Sat Apr 11 at Grand Bayou Resort.

Northwestern State University Professor of Art Corbin Covher and NSU alumna Hannah Fulton will join officials for the unveiling of the latest sculpture in the Natchitoches in Bloom series. The unveiling will take place at Susan Harling Robinson Memorial Park at the corner of Pine and Cypress streets at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb 12. The latest sculpture honors the story and legacy of “Steel Magnolias.” Natchitoches in Bloom is an ongoing public art project created by the Natchitoches Historic District Development Commission and the Cane River National Heritage Area in partnership with NSU’s School of Creative and Performing Arts.

The Louisiana Art & Science Museum will host its next Free First Sunday on March 1, from 1 PM to 5 PM. Visitors can enjoy free admission to the museum and a special $5 rate for unlimited shows at the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium. With general admission generously sponsored by BASF, this monthly event promises an afternoon of exploration, education, and entertainment for all ages.