• A Pastoral Appreciation Program will be held at 2 p.m. Dec. 7 honoring Dr. Gabriel and First Lady Georgia Winston for 12 years of pastoral ministry and one year as senior pastor of Greater First COGIC 2101 West Madison Avenue in Bastrop.
• American Legion Post 122 will meet at 6 p.m. Dec. 11 at Rhymes Library, 815 Louisa St., Rayville.
• 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 318728-7515 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.
• 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.
• Friends of the Richland Parish Library are hosting a painting workshop which rotates between the Rayville and Mangham branches at 6 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. The fee is $25 per person per session and must be paid when registering in advance since seating is limited to 10 people per session. Call your library branch for more information.
