St. Mary’s Catholic School Begins Fall Break Thursday
Diocese of Alexandria
St. Mary’s Catholic School in Natchitoches will observe its scheduled fall break Thursday and Friday, Oct. 22-23.
The two-day break is listed on the Diocese of Alexandria’s October school calendar. Regular classes are scheduled to resume Monday, Oct. 26.
Families should account for the school closure when making transportation and childcare arrangements.
Early Childhood Family Learning Event Set for Oct. 29
City of Natchitoches
A family learning event titled “Read, Count, & Blast Off: An Early Childhood Family Learning Adventure” is scheduled Thursday, Oct. 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. in Natchitoches.
The event is listed on the City of Natchitoches community calendar and is designed around early childhood learning.
Families interested in participating can consult the city’s events calendar for additional details about the program and location.
St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church to Celebrate Historic 160th Anniversary
St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church
St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in the Bermuda community of Natchez will celebrate its 160th anniversary Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 p.m.
Recognized by the congregation as the oldest historic Black Baptist church in Natchitoches Parish, St. Paul will welcome guest speaker the Rev. Andre Haynie, pastor of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Montgomery, along with the church’s choir and congregation.
The public is invited to attend the historic celebration. For additional information, contact Rosa Shields at 318-652-0753.
NSU Theatre and Dance to Present “A New Brain” Oct. 29-Nov. 1
Northwestern State University
Northwestern State University Theatre and Dance will present the musical “A New Brain” Oct. 29-Nov. 1 in Theatre West.
Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29-30 and Nov. 1, with 2 p.m. performances Oct. 31 and Nov. 1.
The musical follows Gordon Schwinn, a frustrated composer who faces a serious medical diagnosis and begins reevaluating his relationships, career and life.
Tickets are $15. NSU, Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts and NSU@BPCC students are admitted free with a valid student ID.
St. Mary’s to Host Spooky Soiree Oct. 27
St. Mary’s Catholic School
St. Mary’s Catholic School will host its Spooky Soiree Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the school gym in Natchitoches.
The family-friendly Halloween celebration will feature games, bounce houses, face painting, crafts, candy, Italian ice and pizza. Special activity areas will be available for toddlers and teenagers.
Unlimited game play costs $10, with several activities available free of charge. The event is open to the public, and proceeds will benefit the school’s Beta Club and PTO.
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