The Service League of Natchitoches, in conjunction with the Cane River National Heritage Area, hosted Reading on the River, an annual literacy event for children that has become a beloved local tradition, on March 8. Local university and civic leaders took turns reading to children throughout the day. Northwestern’s Vic the Demon and the students of NSU’s Presidential Leadership Program were also on hand to meet the children and pass out books.
Families were treated to free books for every age group. 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, CASA, the Army Corps of Engineers, and local businesses, educational and civic groups.
The Service League of Natchitoches has been a fixture of our area’s philanthropic scene for the past 75 years. The group boasts over 175 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.
