This & That…April 1, 2026

LifeShare will be at First Baptist Church Coushatta Fri Apr 3 from 11am until 3pm. Stop by to donate!

Red River 4-H is hosting camps during Easter Break for grades 2-4 and 4-6. The Italian Cooking Camp is Apr 7 from 9am until 1pm for ages 9-12 with the enrollment free of $10. The LEGO Robotics Day Camp is Apr 9 from 9am – 2pm at the 4-H office. Cost is $5 to attend.  Call the 4-H Office for info or to reserve a spot at 318.932.4342.

The Red River Parish Library will host April Showers BINGO Wed Apr 8 at 1pm. Great fun and great prizes!

Clara Springs Baptist Camp is hiring 2026 Sumner Camp staff. Must be 15 years old by June 1 to apply. 

Brother Bill Collins is retiring after 37 years as director of Northwestern State University’s Baptist Collegiate Ministry. Bill and his wife Phyllis, his partner in ministry, will be honored with a reception from noon-2 p.m. Saturday, April 11. The retirement coincides with the BCM’s 100th anniversary at Northwestern with a celebration planned for later this year. 

Grand Cane Spring Market is happening Apr 18 from 9a,-2pm. 12×12 vendor spaces are available, call 318.560.4868 to reserve a space. Check out what is ‘blooming’ in the Village. 

Social Springs Cemetery Memorial will be held on May 2. Cemetery visits will take place from 10-11am with church service beginning at 11am. Bring a covered dish for lunch after the church service.