• Nominations for the Sellers Aycock Jr. Service Award are due Sept. 9. Awards will be presented on Oct. 28. Nomination forms are available at B1Bank, Citizen’s Progressive Bank, Guaranty Bank or from any Kiwanis club member.
• The second annual Juneteenth Parade will be held at 10 a.m. June 19 in Rayville, beginning and ending at the Rayville High School parking lot. Parade participants are encouraged to arrive early, with lineup starting at 9 a.m. and judging for the most decorated float or vehicle taking place at 9:45 a.m. For more details, interested participants may contact Alderwoman Consuela M. Hunter at 318-3032591.
• American Legion Post 122 will meet at 6 p.m. June 19 at Rhymes Library, 815 Louisa St., Rayville.
• The Alto High School Alumni Association will host a school-wide reunion and Juneteenth Celebration on June 20-21 at the Eula D. Britton Community Center in Rayville. The event includes a Meet & Greet from 6–9 p.m. on June 20 and a banquet dinner from 6–11 p.m. on June 21. Dr. Frances Staten will deliver the keynote address, sharing insights on excellence and perseverance. Paid alumni association members attend for free; nonmembers and guests pay $20 per event. The celebration will feature music, food, cultural exhibits, and special recognitions to honor history and community.
• King Solomon Baptist Church, in Holly Ridge is hosting a burger plate fundraiser on June 21. For a $7 donation, attendees will receive a meal including a burger, chips, and a drink. Orders can be picked up from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on June 21 at Greater New Bethel Church, 429 Greer Road. All proceeds support the church.
• Pleasant Grove #1 Life Center invites you to a community rummage sale and bake sale on from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 21 at 1024 Rosa Street, Rayville. Rain or shine, this event offers something for everyone.
• Boeuf River Baptist Church, 11 Trio Road, will host a silent auction from 5-7 p.m. on June 28.
• Anyone needing help applying for food stamps, simplified reports, or redeterminations online, please contact Jerllisa Elzy at 318237-7764 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.
• The Richland Parish School Board meets at 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the Richland Parish School Board located at 411 Foster Street, Rayville.
• The Delhi Town Council meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month at Delhi Town Hall.
• The Rayville Town Council meets at 6 p.m. on the second Monday of each month.
• The Mangham Town Council meets at 6 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at Mangham Community Center.
• Food for Families,
along with the Richland Parish Sheriff’s Office, will deliver boxes of commodities from 8-10 a.m. the third Friday of every month at the Buckner substation. You must be 60 years or older. Please bring proof of income and ID to sign up. If you have any questions, please call 728-2071.
• Lone Cherry Cemetery near Mangham accepts donations to the upkeep fund. To donate, make checks payable to Lone Cherry Cemetery Fund and mail them to: Johnny Lambert, 276 Bill Taylor Road, Mangham, LA 71259.
