Petersen’s Pit Stop & Sweet Shop will be at Anderson’s Produce & Plant Farm Sat July 18.

The Red River Crusade & Concert is scheduled for July 19-22 at the Red River High School gym. Doors open at 5:30pm. Service begins at 6:30pm. Each night will include a free meal, live worship music by Jason Lovins Band and a powerful message from Luke Hockenjos, founder of Give ’em Jesus. Everyone is invited to attend. All ages welcome.

The 63rd Annual Louisiana Watermelon Festival will be held in Farmerville July 24-25. From family fun and live entertainment to delicious food, contests, shopping and of course, plenty of watermelon, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Grace Assembly Church is inviting the community to its Grace & Friends Community Fest on Saturday, July 25, from 2 to 6pm. The free family event will feature food, waterslides, bounce houses, basketball, bingo, card games, a cake walk, giveaways, and more. Attendees can also enter drawings for backpacks filled with school supplies, school uniform vouchers, and receive free haircuts as families prepare for the new school year. Organizers say there is no cost, no registration, and everyone is welcome to simply show up and enjoy an afternoon of fun.

Red River High School Blue Essence dance line recently attended NDA camp winning a multitude of awards including team spirit trophy, team showmanship award, bronze team award and a bid to attend the NDA Nationals in Orlando.

Families Helping Families Region 7 invites families in Red River Parish to an informative and supportive meeting Aug 13 at 5pm in the Red River Parish School Board Room. Info will be provided about IEPs, 504 Plans, related services and special education supports available to children and families.

Martin Baptist Church will begin another year of Kids Connection on Aug 19 from 5:45-7:30pm. Check out the Facebook page to sign up and for more info.