The Service League of Natchitoches, in conjunction with the Cane River National Heritage Area, held its iconic Reading on the River, an annual literacy event for children, on Saturday, March 2 at the downtown riverbank. Local citizens and civic leaders took turns reading to children throughout the day.
Children and parents filled bags with free books from a large selection spread out on tables under the shade of the riverbank stage. The Natchitoches community made this possible by participating in Service League book drives.
Families also enjoyed literacy themed crafts and activities as they strolled through over 20 booths sponsored by area day care facilities, educational and civic groups.
The Service League of Natchitoches has been a fixture of our area’s philanthropic scene for the past 74 years. The group boasts over 400 active members and sustainers (former members who have completed their six-year terms.) The annual Reading on the River event is just one of the many service projects this phenomenal group of women do in order to make our community a better place to live.
