• Holly Ridge Missionary Baptist Church, 1540 Hwy 584, Rayville, will host a praise youth rally at 11 a.m. Sept. 7. Please wear your favorite school color. Guest speaker will be Jocelyn Doublin Anderson, Ed.D, LPC-S, NCC.
• The Hawkins Family will host the Legacy Inheritance Celebration remembering “Daddy T.J. Hawkins” at 6 p.m. on Sept. 7 at Greater First COGIC, 2101 West Madison Ave., Bastrop. Dr. Gabriel Winston, pastor, will preside over the event featuring the Hawkins Family, Hawkins Praise & Worship Team, Hawkins Family Choir, Hawkins Praise Dancers, and Sikos. Choirs and groups are invited to attend.
• 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 Rayville High School Class of 1973 will celebrate turning 70 with a 70s themed birthday party on Oct. 18.
• Richland Parish Schools will host parent/ teacher conferences on Sept. 26. Report cards will be given to parents at the conference. Check with your child’s school for the specific time.
• 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, please contact Jerllisa Elzy at 318-237-7764 or the Food Bank at 318322-3567 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.
