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The Louisiana Purchase Council, Boy Scouts of America will host a Join Scouting School Night kickoff at 6 p.m. Aug. 30  at Delhi United Methodist Church.

Parents or guardians and their sons and daughters are encouraged to attend the kickoffs to learn about all that Cub Scouts has to offer. Boys and girls in kindergarten through fifth grade are eligible to participate in Cub Scouts. Boys must be 11 years old or in the sixth grade to join. For more information, visit www.louisianapurchasecouncil.org. 

Local growers, crafters and artisans are invited to showcase their homemade and homegrown goods Sept. 22 at Tractor Supply Company’s fall Farmers Market in Rayville.

Vendors with expertise in everything from produce and soaps to homemade crafts and candles are encouraged to sign up to participate. 

 Harry Lewis, Mayor of Rayville was installed as president of the Louisiana Municipal Association Aug. 2, during the LMA’s 81st annual convention at the Lake Charles Center. 

 Also installed Thursday night were Sibley mayor Jimmy Williams, as LMA First Vice President, and Grosse Tete mayor Michael Chauffe, as LMA Second Vice President.