Clara Springs Baptist Camp will host its October Fourth Friday Fish Fry on Friday, October 23, from 5–7 p.m., with Salem Baptist Church serving as the evening’s host. In recognition of Pastor Appreciation Month, pastors and their spouses are invited to enjoy a free meal. The all-you-can-eat dinner includes fried fish, coleslaw, French fries, hushpuppies, pinto beans, lemon bread pudding, homemade ice cream and a drink. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for children ages 10–15, and free for children 9 and younger. The event will take place at Clara Springs Camp, located at 4420 Highway 177 in Pelican.

Liberty Baptist Church will kick off its first Rooted Youth Night on Sunday, October 25, from 5:30–7 p.m. with a special “Popcorn & PJs” event. Students in grades 7–12 are invited to wear their favorite pajamas, bring a friend and enjoy a showing of the first episode of The Chosen. A popcorn bar will also be available, allowing students to create their own snack bowls. The evening is designed to bring youth together for fellowship, fun and faith.

Red River Parish Public Schools will hold parent-teacher conferences on Thursday, October 29, from 2 to 7 p.m. Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend meetings with their child’s teacher, discuss academic progress and address any questions or concerns. Students will have an early dismissal at 1 p.m. that day to allow teachers time to prepare for conferences.

Nichols will celebrate its 112th anniversary with a special Tax-Free Weekend on Friday, November 6, and Saturday, November 7, at all store locations. Shoppers can enjoy tax-free purchases throughout the store, making it a great opportunity to get an early start on Christmas shopping. The event is especially beneficial for big-ticket purchases and merchandise that rarely goes on sale due to manufacturer pricing restrictions. From Christmas gifts to holiday decorations, customers are invited to take advantage of the two-day anniversary celebration at Nichols locations in Many, Leesville and other participating stores.

The Red River Lady Bulldogs Softball team will host its first-ever Future Lady Dawgs Skills Camp November 16–18, 2026, from 4–5:30 p.m. at Red River High School. The camp is open to girls ages 6–13 and will provide an opportunity to learn basic softball fundamentals from the coaching staff and high school players while enjoying games, challenges and fun. Registration is $30 per day or $80 for all three days, with a discounted rate of $70 for each additional sibling attending all three days. Parents can register their children using the link provided on the Red River Lady Bulldogs Softball Facebook page.

The Louisiana Department of Health has announced that Healthy Blue will no longer be available to Louisiana Medicaid members beginning January 1, 2027. Current Healthy Blue members have from October 15 through November 16, 2026, to select a new health plan. Members who do not make a selection will automatically be assigned to another Medicaid health plan, with new coverage beginning January 1. Members can choose a plan through the Healthy Louisiana mobile app, online at myplan.healthy.la.gov/enroll, or by calling 1-855-229-6848. For additional information, visit https://ldh.la.gov/news/healthy-blue-coverage.