Mama Ruth’s Faustos will offer 10% off Fish and Shrimp adult plates today and tomorrow only.

CBS Home Express Ace Hardware is inviting the community to stop by this Saturday for its Hometown Days celebration, featuring fun for the whole family. The first 48 customers will receive a free mini bucket, and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the grill will be fired up serving up tasty food. Kids can enjoy making a flower pot and card for Mom, making it a perfect stop ahead of Mother’s Day.

Red River Woman Church will be held May 12 at 6pm at The Shop in Martin. Guest speakers will be Ashley Hamby Mulkey and Ashley Webb Sibley. Worship will be led by Becky Birdwell Kniffin. A meal will be provided.

The 35th Annual Free Skin Cancer Screening will take place Tue May 12 from 5:30-7:30pm at the CHRISTUS Cancer Center, 1453 E. Bert Kouns Ind. Loop in Shreveport. Parking available at Entrance C in front of the CHRISTUS Cancer Center. Results are immediately available thanks to our partnership with the
physicians at Dermatology and Skin Surgery. Call 318.681.6231 to schedule your screening.

Clara Springs Baptist Camp will host the 38th Annual District Eight Missions & Ministries Adult Day Thru May 14 from 10am until noon with lunch to follow. Blake Brothers in concert. The event is free to adults of all ages. RSVP to 318.352.4090 or office@districteightmissions.com.

Natchitoches Jazz R&B Festival is May 15-16 on the Riverbank in Downtown Natchitoches.

A Food Safety Certification Class will be offered May 22 at the Northeastern Branch of the Natchitoches Parish Library in Campti, providing an opportunity for food service workers, business owners, and others to earn or renew certification. The class will be held from 10am to 6pm and the $185 fee includes the textbook, exam, and 8-hour training session. Red River High educator Wanda Lemoine will serve as instructor. Organizers say whether you’re just getting started or need to renew certification, the class is designed to be hands-on, informative, and geared to set participants up for success. Seating is limited and early registration is encouraged (pelicanpointtraining.com).

TOPS has announced there is funding for Summer sessions. To request a TOPS payment for summer, college students must meet the qualifications and also must have been enrolled in a semester, quarter, or term prior to the summer session. Questions email custserv@la.gov

Northwestern State Athletics is giving Demon fans a road trip worth circling on the calendar this fall. For the Sept. 5 showdown at Louisiana Tech, fans can join together on the official NSU Fan Bus and turn the short trip to Ruston into a full-fledged game day experience at Joe Aillet Stadium. The full “Wreck Tech” package is now available for $150 per person and includes: round-trip transportation on a charter fan bus from Natchitoches to Ruston, limited-edition “Wreck Tech” merchandise, access to a private NSU tailgate area at Joe Aillet Stadium, catered pregame meal and ticket to the game. Additional package options are also available, offering flexibility for fans who want to be part of the trip in their own way. For more information and to reserve your spot, visit www.nsudemons.com/FootballAtTech. Game time and additional event details will be announced at a later date.