• Rayville High School cheerleading tryouts will be held at 4 p.m. Jan. 26-27, with official tryouts at 5 p.m. Jan. 28 at the RHS Field House. Male applicants are welcome. Participants should wear a white T-shirt, black shorts, white socks and tennis shoes.
• The NELA Livestock Show Grand Parade will be held Jan. 30 in Delhi. Music will begin at 9 a.m., with the parade starting at 10 a.m. For more information, find the event on Facebook or call 318-488-0144.
• Johnny’s Pizza will host a Pizza Pig Out from 5-8 p.m. Feb. 2 at its Rayville location, 1924 S. Julia St. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Holly Ridge Beta Club.
• Mangham Community Day will be held from 2-4 p.m. Feb. 8 at Mangham Ballpark. The free, family-friendly event will feature food, games, activities for all ages and kickball signups, with Mangham Diamond Youth Baseball on site for the 2026 season signups.
• Rayville High School will hold tryouts for the RHS Stingers dance team Feb. 10-13 at the Rayville High School Field House. Mandatory tryout practices will be held from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Feb. 10-12, with the official tryout set for 5 p.m. Feb. 13.
• The Richland Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a free three-day Hunter Education Safety Course at 6 p.m. Feb. 23-25 at Holly Ridge School, located at 2306 Highway 183, Rayville. The course will cover firearm, hunting safety, wildlife management principles, ethics, game identification, and outdoor survival. Firearms and ammunition will be provided for attendees. Students must be at least 10 years old or older and attend all three nights of class to receive credit. For more information or to register, visit https:// louisianaoutdoors. com/events/195401 • Riverfield Academy will host a Mardi Gras Mom & Son Dance from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 in the Riverfield Academy new gym.
The event is open to pre-K 3 through fifth-grade students. Cost is $20 per couple and $5 per additional son. A photo at the dance will be available for $5. Proceeds benefit RA Day.
• Poverty Point World Heritage Site will host a Night Hike at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at the site in Pioneer. The two-mile guided hike will explore the natural and cultural landscape of the Indigenous people who lived at Poverty Point more than 3,000 years ago and will conclude with a bonfire and storytelling from Eastern Woodlands tribal traditions. Participation is limited to 50 people and advance registration is required by calling 318926-5492 or emailing povertypointwhs_mgr@crt. la.gov • Riverfield Day will be held March 6 at Riverfield School. Activities will include a carnival from 3:30-5 p.m., a silent auction, student art and raffles beginning at 4:30 p.m., and a live auction at 6 p.m. Fried fish or chicken strip plates will be available for purchase.
• The Rayville Fire Department is seeking volunteers, emphasizing the critical need for community members to join their ranks. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license, pass a background check and drug screening. Those interested in serving can contact the Rayville Fire Department at 318-728-7515 or visit their headquarters at 902 Harrison Street.
• Anyone needing help applying for food stamps, simplified reports, or redeterminations online, contact Jerllisa Elzy at 318-2377764 or the Food Bank at 318-322-3567 to get help or more information.
• The Richland Parish Veterans of Foreign Wars meet at 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the Richland Parish Library.
• The Richland Parish Police Jury meets at 6 p.m. the first Monday of each month at the Richland Police Jury Annex Building, 35 Lynn Gayle Robertson Road, Rayville.
