Community Calendar
Calendar Guidelines
Items for Community Calendar must be submitted in writing during regular weekday business hours at least two weeks prior to the day of the event. We will make every effort to run the item twice before the event, though it should be noted all events run in the order of their posted dates and only as space allows. Events more than two weeks away may not run until closer to the event. Each event should feature no more than two contact phone numbers. Community Calendar is offered as a public service bulletin for local community and non-profit events. Send entries to jdnnews@bellsouth.net. To publicize your event in a specific way on certain days, call 824-3011 to speak to an advertising representative.
Compassionate Friends
Compassionate Friends, a self-help support organization for families dealing with the death of a child of any age, meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Women and Children's Hospital (main entrance, first door to the right). For more information, call Cynthia or Charles Kratzer at 824-0231.
July 5-6
Welsh/Roanoke Minister Reunion
The second annual Welsh/Roanoke Ministers' Reunion will be held on Monday, July 5 and Tuesday, July 6 at New Hope Baptist Church starting at 6 p.m. each night. Over 25 ministers will be honored, all graduates of Roanoke High, Bethune High and Welsh High.
July 6
Book Club
The Jeff Davis Parish Book Club discussion group will meet at the Jennings Carnegie Library on Tuesday, July 6 at 10 a.m. to discuss the book "Winter Garden" by Kristen Hannah. Everyone is invited to join. The club meets every two weeks. For more information, call Elia Richard at 734-2534.
American Legion Meeting
James O. Hall Post 19 of the American Legion will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 6 beginning at 6 p.m. The meeting will be conducted at the American Legion Hall, located at 111 North Market Street in Jennings. The Post's Ladies Auxiliary will also meet on the same date and at the same time and location. Any military veteran who is considering joining the Legion is invited to attend the Post's meeting in order to find out more about this patriotic organization. Questions regarding the Legion can be directed to Post Commander John Louviere at 824-5361.
July 8
FYI Class Cancelled
The Jeff Davis Parish Public Library has cancelled its next FYI Class set for July 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Jennings Branch. For more information, call 824-1210.
J-Town Jam
The City of Jennings and the Jeff Davis Arts Council will sponsor the next "J-Town Jam" - a free acoustic jam session for musicians of all ages and musical styles - Thursday, July 8 at Frey's Restaurant in Jennings. The event will run from 6:30-9 p.m. and is held on the second Thursday of each month. All musicians are encouraged to bring an instrument and participate. For more information, call Polly Henry at 821-5532.
July 9
VFW Meeting
VFW Post 3686 in Jennings will hold a joint meeting with the Ladies Auxiliary on July 9. At 6 p.m., a free meal will be served followed by separate meetings at 6:45 p.m. At 7:30 p.m., a joint meeting will be conducted. Prospective new members are asked to RSVP prior to July 8 with Vice-Commander Whitney Gary at 821-7766.
July 10
Second Saturday Flea Market
Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) will hold the Second Saturday Flea Market on Saturday, July 10 at the Louisiana Oil and Gas Park in Jennings. The monthly event allows local vendors to sell their wares. Booths set up at 6 a.m. and the market opens to the public at 7 a.m. All vendors are welcome to set up booths at the event for $5 per booth, and shoppers are charged $1 per vehicle for entry. For more information, call 368-6399.
Spaghetti Dinner
Roanoke United Methodist Church will hold a spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, July 10. Take-out only dinners will consist of spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic bread, salad and dessert for a $6 donation. For more information or tickets, call any church member or (337) 794-0979.
Rodeo
The Jeff Davis Parish Riders Club will hold a rodeo on Saturday, July 10 at the Crowley Rice Arena at 9 a.m. For more information, call Jubal Guidry at (337) 774-2712 or Mena Benoit at (337) 249-1005.
June 17
Baker Reunion
The Baker family reunion will be held at the Jennings Knights of Columbus Hall on July 17. Attendance is $15 per person. Please send a list of attendees, contact information and your admission to Albert Baker, 15420 Rosemary Lane, Crosby, Texas, 77532. Makes checks payable to Albert Baker.
Class of 1968 Reunion
The Jennings High Class of 1968 Reunion will be held on July 17. For more information, call Sheila at 824-1859 or email to veronie7@bellsouth.net.
July 20
Book Club
The Jeff Davis Parish Book Club discussion group will meet at the Jennings Carnegie Library on Tuesday, July 20 at 10 a.m. to discuss the book "House Rules" by Jodi Picoult. Everyone is invited to join. The club meets every two weeks. For more information, call Elia Richard at 734-2534.
Book Club
The Jeff Davis Parish Book Club discussion group will meet at the Jennings Carnegie Library on Tuesday, Aug. 3 at 10 a.m. to discuss the book "In the Shadow of my Brother's Cold Blood" by Dr. Linda LeBert-Corbello as told by Walter David Hickock. Everyone is invited to join. The club meets every two weeks. For more information, call Elia Richard at 734-2534.
July 24
Cajun Dance
A Cajun dance will be held on July 27 from 7-11 p.m. at the Jennings VFW Post 3686. Ellis Vanicor and the Lacassine Playboys will play, and admission is $6 at the door.
August 2-5
Lake Arthur High Schedules
Lake Arthur High School students, grades 9-12, may pick up class schedules from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1-2 p.m. as follows: Seniors - Monday, Aug. 2; Juniors - Tuesday, Aug. 3; Sophomores - Wednesday, Aug. 4; and Freshmen - Thursday, Aug. 5. Students are to pay their $5 locker fee at this time. A $5 handbook fee must be paid on the first day of school, Tuesday, Aug. 11. Students in grades 7-8 will receive their schedules the first day of school, and must pay a $5 locker fee and $5 handbook fee at this time.
Lake Arthur High Orientation
There will be an orientation for incoming Lake Arthur High School seventh graders and their parents on Wednesday, Aug. 4 at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. All seventh graders and their parents are strongly urged to attend.
August 14
Second Saturday Flea Market
Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) will hold the Second Saturday Flea Market on Saturday, Aug. 14 at the Louisiana Oil and Gas Park in Jennings. The monthly event allows local vendors to sell their wares. Booths set up at 6 a.m. and the market opens to the public at 7 a.m. All vendors are welcome to set up booths at the event for $5 per booth, and shoppers are charged $1 per vehicle for entry. For more information, call 368-6399.
August 17
Book Club
The Jeff Davis Parish Book Club discussion group will meet at the Jennings Carnegie Library on Tuesday, Aug. 17 at 10 a.m. to discuss the book "The Passage" by Justin Cronin. Everyone is invited to join. The club meets every two weeks. For more information, call Elia Richard at 734-2534.
August 30
Book Club
The Jeff Davis Parish Book Club discussion group will meet at the Jennings Carnegie Library on Tuesday, Aug. 30 at 10 a.m. to discuss the book "A Girl Named Zippy" by Haven Kimmel. Everyone is invited to join. The club meets every two weeks. For more information, call Elia Richard at 734-2534.
September 11
Second Saturday Flea Market
Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) will hold the Second Saturday Flea Market on Saturday, Sept. 11 at the Louisiana Oil and Gas Park in Jennings. The monthly event allows local vendors to sell their wares. Booths set up at 6 a.m. and the market opens to the public at 7 a.m. All vendors are welcome to set up booths at the event for $5 per booth, and shoppers are charged $1 per vehicle for entry. For more information, call 368-6399.
September 14
Book Club
The Jeff Davis Parish Book Club discussion group will meet at the Jennings Carnegie Library on Tuesday, Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. to discuss the book "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe. Everyone is invited to join. The club meets every two weeks. For more information, call Elia Richard at 734-2534.
September 28
Book Club
The Jeff Davis Parish Book Club discussion group will meet at the Jennings Carnegie Library on Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. to discuss the book "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet" by Jamie Ford. Everyone is invited to join. The club meets every two weeks. For more information, call Elia Richard at 734-2534.
