Ed Lester Farms opened their 58th season yesterday! Hours are Mon-Sat 8am until 5pm.

The RRES Kindergarten classes will hold an End-of-Celebration Mon June 8 at 9am in the elementary gym.

Bill to make daylight saving time permanent moves forward.

The City of Minden is preparing for a patriotic celebration as “America’s 250th & Minden’s 190th” takes place June 11-13. The three-day event will feature live music, family activities, food vendors, competitions, fireworks and community events honoring both America’s 250th birthday and the City of Minden’s 190th anniversary. Highlights include the Great American Cookout, Run Minden on Main 5K, a duck derby, block parties, parades and a fireworks finale. Organizers invite families and visitors from across the area to come enjoy the celebration and community spirit throughout the weekend.

Bring your dancing shoes and step onto the dance floor at the Mansfield State Historic Site. Reels and Waltzes will be fun for all ages with the Washington Vintage Dancers teaching and demonstrating antebellum era dances. Grad a partner and join in June 13 at 1pm.

Fairview Baptist Church is hosting a fun-filled Build & Create Night June 19 from 5:30-8:00pm. Kids will have the chance to build, paint, craft, and explore through hands-on activities and woodworking stations.

The BRICK CONVENTION LEGO Fan Expo will take over Blackham Coliseum in Lafayette July 18 & 19. Organizers say this year’s Lafayette show promises: massive LEGO displays, custom fan-made creations,
building activities, photo opportunities, LEGO-themed attractions, vendors selling sets, mini-figures, and collectibles, and interactive experiences for kids and families.