Concordia Board Meeting
Concordia’s next regular board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 14 at 5 p.m.
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Meetings
Come join us as Dennis Bevers (and his wife Mary, two-time ovarian cancer survivor) share important information that women need to know about ovarian cancer.
There are two upcoming meetings: Thursday, December 7 at 5:30 p.m. at Jena Town Hall (2908 E Oak Street) and Friday, December 8 at 10 a.m. at Life Church LaSalle (1265 Justiss Street, Trout).
Think you’ve been tested for ovarian cancer? Think again! The PAP test does not screen for ovarian cancer. Come to one of these meetings to learn more about this deadly cancer – information that could possibly save your life or the life of someone you love.
Healthy Holidays 4-H Class
‘Tis the season for a new culinary class that will bring joy and education! At the “Around the World” Culinary Class, participants will learn about food safety and improve their culinary skills through active demonstrations led by LSU Extension Agents, Madison Willis and Jennifer Duhon. In addition, there will be nutrition education components regarding the recipe makeups.
This culinary class will focus on healthy holiday recipes from around the world. There will be a total of 3 recipes: a snack, a main course, and a dessert. Students will have the opportunity to bring these holiday recipes to life through group teamwork efforts.
This workshop will be held on Monday, December 18 from 9:00 a.m.-Noon. This workshop is offered to 4-H Members-ages 9-12.
A $25 registration fee will cover the cost of educational materials, and food for the 3 recipes that will be prepared in the class; and participants will take home a new spiral bound copy of the recipe book used in the class.
Class is limited to 20 participants. The deadline for registration and payment is December 11th. Please make checks payable to: LaSalle 4-H. For more information, contact the LaSalle Parish 4-H Office at 318-9922205.
Foster Homes Needed
Methodist Foster Care serves children who have been through extensive trauma and likely have high behavioral/emotional needs. There is a great need for therapeutic foster homes in the LaSalle Parish area.
If you have ever considered becoming a foster parent or have questions, please contact Rebekah at (318) 266-8425 or email rebekah.galle@lmch.org.
Senior Adult Christmas Party
Rosefield Baptist Church is hosting a Senior Adult Christmas Party on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.
Please join us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior! There willl be a devotion, singing, food, fellowship and gifts for everyone. We are very excited to host this for all local seniors.
Rosefield Baptist Church is located at 352 Hwy 124 Olla, LA.
Family Christmas Event
The Women of Purpose Ministry will host “A Family Christmas” event on Saturday, December 9 at the Ward 10 Ballpark.
There will be fun for the entire family – party jumpers, arts & crafts stations, food trucks, nativity scene, walk through winter wonderland, stroll down Candy Cane Lane, outdoor movie, s’mores and hot chocolate stations and a fireworks show.
For more information on how to help, please contact Sheila Howard at (318) 729-2782.
WoodmenLife Christmas Supper
Woodmen Chapter 1145 will hold their annual Christmas supper on Monday, December 11, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. The meal will be provided by the lodge.
If you and your family want to attend, please call (318) 992-5956 to RSVP. You must RSVP by Wednesday, December 6.
There will be no take-outs. Members will provide desserts, the lodge will provide the drinks. All members are encouraged to attend.
Op Grad’s Christmas in the Park
An animated light show will be Friday, Dec. 15 – Sunday, Dec. 17, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Jena Town Park. The event is sponsored by JHS Op Grad. There will be food and photo ops. Admission is $5
4-H Seed of the Month Club
LaSalle Parish 4-H is starting a Seed of the Month Club and accepting the first 50 members who would like to participate.
Each month, members will receive a packet of seeds or planting material with instructions on planting, watering, growing and harvesting. Project activity guides will also accompany the seeds that include recipes, and a wide variety of gardening education.
To register, please contact the 4-H office at 9922205 or email scecil@agctr.lsu.edu with name and mailing address. No cost to join!
Woodmen Christmas Party
The WoodmenLife annual Christmas Party will be Thursday, December 7 at 6 p.m. at the #306 Woodmen Lodge. Woodmen members are encouraged to attend.
Little Free Food Pantry in Jena
The Little Free Food Pantry is located beside The Jena Times on Third Street in front of the town pavilion. The pantry is open to anyone in need and also for citizens to add items to keep the pantry stocked.
