• Coolkids will host a chicken dinner fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 26 at 711 Louisa St., Rayville. For $10, you get a leg quarter with smoke sausages, potato salad, baked beans and two bite brownies. The food will be prepared by Richland Parish Sheriff’s Office.
• 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 CityWide Mission will host an outreach event from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Rayville Civic Center.
• The Wellspring will host a Joint SAFER Task Force Meeting from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at Life Church, 127 Ellis Lane in Winnsboro. Guest speaker will be Kris Barney of DART, and lunch will be provided. RSVP by calling 318-412-0226 or emailing [email protected] • The Rayville High School Class of 1973 will celebrate turning 70 with a 70s themed birthday party on Oct. 18.
• 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 318-7287515 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 318-3223567 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.
