FYI/Events

MSB Relay for Life fundraiser
Marion State Bank will conduct a Relay for Life fundraiser this Friday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Farmerville location. They will be selling red beans and rice with crackers for $5 along with a bake sale.

Benefit banquet set
The Seventh Annual Hunters for Christ Sportsman’s Banquet Benefit for Randy White & Xtreme Missionary Adventures will be held Feb. 25 at The Willie Davis Jr. Recreation Center from 5:30 to 9 p.m. There will be a barbecue supper and chance at door prizes. If you or your church would like to be a sponsor or part of the outreach ministry, please contact Randy White at 318-267-9865.

Library to offer accounting class
The Union Parish Library is offering Basic Accounting, a clear explanation of key accounting practices. This course presents financial terms and concepts like assets, liabilities, earnings, inventory, and much more. In an interactive and hands on format, using color coded charts and worksheets, you will perform a step by step process that will give you the skills you need to set up and run your own small business. To register online, visit http://lajacc.state.lib.la.us or call 1-888-487-2700. For more information, contact your Union Parish Library at 368-WATT (9288).

Black Heritage Parade set
The 19th Annual Black Heritage Parade has been scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 11, at 1 p.m. All interested churches, organizations, groups, etc., are encouraged to take part in this great experience as we pay homage to our great culture. “Learn, Live and Prepare for the Future” is the theme. Contact Nell Wayne at 318-368-9242 or Peggy Tate at 318-368-3296 for more information.

Message from mayor
Farmerville mayor Stein Baughman Jr. would like to caution residents to not rake leaves into ditches. Doing so causes major drainage problems.

Legislative Breakfast set
State Senator Mike Walsworth and newly seated Representative Rob Shadoin will be special guests at the Chamber’s Legislative Breakfast Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 8 a.m. at the Claiborne Electric Co-Op building in Farmerville. All elected officials, community leaders, and the public are invited to attend and discuss their concerns with the senator and representative prior to the upcoming session of the state legislature. Breakfast is free, but donations are welcomed.

The Budding Rose Chapter. 86, Order Of Eastern Star presents a Winter Wonderland Pageant Saturday, Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. at the Claiborne Electric building. Pageant contestants vying for Miss /Mr. Budding Rose Chapter may enter from newborns to age 21. Proceeds will be used for chapter scholarships and other service oriented projects. For more information, you may see any member of the Budding Rose Chapter, OES. The public is invited.
Gospel singers coming
The Brothers in Christ gospel singers will perform Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. Feb. 18 at Mt. Patrick Baptist Church at 1232 Patrick Church Rd., Bernice, between Bernice and Farmerville.

Mardi Gras ball, parade set
Farmerville Jaycee’s Krewe of D’Arbonne Mardi Gras Ball will be held Feb. 11, at Lake D’Arbonne Country Club at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased as individual seats for $35 or a table of eight seats for $240. Contact Lacy Adams at jcskod@gmail.com for more ticket information. Farmerville Jaycee’s Krewe of D’Arbonne Mardi Gras Parade will be Feb. 18. Anyone interested in participating in the Mardi Gras Parade please go to www.lawatermelonfestival.com to fill out the parade application to be emailed or mailed to the Farmerville Jaycees no later than Feb. 10.

GSU Alumni Association selling Valentines baskets
The Grambling State Alumni, sponsored by the Union Parish Chapter of the Grambling State University National Alumni Association are selling Valentine baskets valued at $100. Tickets are $2. For more information call Nicole Phillips at 318-265-1414 or ngoldsby@yahoo.com.

Colson account set up
An account has been set up at Community Trust Bank in Farmerville in memory of William Jerry “Monk’’ Colson to help with funeral expenses. Monk passed away unexpectedly Dec. 31, 2011. Any amount is appreciated. The account number is 20396363. For more information call 318-278-5076 or 318-608-7875.

Edgewood opening set
Edgewood Plantation Bed & Breakfast will open Feb. 14. Call 368-9709 for more info.

Women’s gun club started
The Firecrackers is a gun club for women that encourages shooting sports that are positive, family-oriented and fun. Monthly activities may include skeet shooting, target practice, cowboy action, paint ball, and many other firearm opportunities. For more information, contact Stephanie Herrmann at 372-3006 or search Facebook for “The Firecrackers”.

Black Heritage talent show
Anyone interested in participating in the Black Heritage Showcase: Talent & Step Show, to be held Saturday, Feb. 4 please contact Quin Price at 318-547-9710 or Facebook at Being Quin. Talent entry fee is $10, Step Show entry fee is $25. D9 Greeks from Union Parish are needed for the community unity skit. Let’s make this a great event. Deadline to sign up is Jan. 20.

Crossroads Cemetery seeks donations
Donations are needed from individuals with family members buried in the old Crossroads Cemetery. Deposits may be made to the Crossroads Cemetery Fund at Community Trust Bank in Farmerville or mailed to Aubrey Hodge, 342 Crossroads Loop, Farmerville, La., 71241.

Union Voters League presents Black Heritage Valentine Banquet,
Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the Willie Davis Recreation Center.

It will feature Aunt Joe & the Supremes, Sunday’s Best Contest,

King and Queen Contest, and more. Tickets are available at LBK’S, Crown & Glory Beauty Shop, and from Voters League members at $15 each/ $25 a couple. Proceeds will go toward UVL Scholarship.

Donate used glasses at UGH
Union General Hospital is serving as a drop-off point for the Farmerville Lions Club to receive used eye glasses. The glasses are refurbished and distributed through the Lions Club Eye Foundation. The drop-off box is located in the lobby at UGH.

Doctor’s Hospice needs volunteers
Volunteers provide important services to hospice organizations and the people they serve. Whether its providing companionship to a person in the final months and weeks of life, offering support to family members and caregivers, the contributions of volunteers are essential to the important work provided by our hospice