FAUNA to Offer Free Pet Vaccinations at Campti Health Fair Nov. 14
Friends All United for Natchitoches Animals and Natchitoches Parish Library
Friends All United for Natchitoches Animals (FAUNA) will hold a pet health fair Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Natchitoches Parish Library’s Northeast Branch in Campti.
Free DAPP vaccinations will be available for dogs, along with free HCP vaccinations for cats. Both vaccines protect against several potentially serious illnesses.
Low-cost rabies vaccinations will be offered for $10, and microchipping will be available for $15 per pet.
The event is designed to help local pet owners access affordable preventive care for their animals.
Literary Lagniappe to Discuss Louise Erdrich Novel Nov. 17
Literary Lagniappe
The Literary Lagniappe book discussion group will meet Tuesday, Nov. 17, to discuss The Sentence by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Louise Erdrich.
Two sessions will be offered at Hana’s restaurant in Natchitoches, with a lunch discussion from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and an evening discussion beginning at 6 p.m.
The novel follows a bookstore employee in Minneapolis and explores themes of history, grief, personal redemption and community.
New members and guests are welcome. Participants will order individually from the restaurant’s menu. RSVPs are appreciated.
Farmers Market to Feature Butterflies & Books Nov. 14
City of Natchitoches
The Natchitoches Farmers Market will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Downtown Riverbank in the Historic District.
This week’s market will feature Butterflies & Books in partnership with the Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Visitors are encouraged to bring a book to donate in support of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a program that promotes early childhood literacy.
The market will also provide an opportunity to shop for locally grown produce and other goods from area vendors.
Performers Invited to Participate in 18th Annual Multicultural Christmas Concert
Northwestern State University
Performers are invited to participate in the 18th annual Natchitoches-NSU Multicultural Christmas Concert Tuesday, Dec. 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame & Northwest Louisiana History Museum, 800 Front St. in Natchitoches.
Singers, musicians, dancers and readers are encouraged to participate. Sacred and secular performances celebrating Christmas and the holiday season are welcome.
The concert benefits Cane River Children’s Services and is sponsored by Northwestern State University’s Louisiana Folklife Center and the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame & Northwest Louisiana History Museum.
Those interested in performing must register by Nov. 23 by calling 318-357-4327 or emailing folklife@nsula.edu. Performers are not compensated.
The concert is free and open to the public.
NSU to Offer Online Piano by Ear Class Nov. 21
Northwestern State University
Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Engagement will offer a Piano by Ear class Saturday, Nov. 21, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. via Zoom.
The course teaches participants how to play music without relying on sheet music, covering chord progressions, learning from recordings and transposing music.
The class is open to ages 13 and older. Previous experience with chords is recommended.
Registration is $85 and includes an online book, follow-up lessons, a recording of the class and an optional monthly question-and-answer session.
For registration information, visit checkout.nsula.edu or call 800-376-2422.
CrawCycle Solutions Wins NSU Inferno Pitch Competition
Northwestern State University
A business proposal to turn discarded crawfish shells into biodegradable packaging won first place in Northwestern State University’s 2026 Inferno Pitch competition.
Legend Brunson of Natchitoches earned $3,000 and six months of professional services from the Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program for his CrawCycle Solutions proposal.
The project would transform crawfish waste into compostable bags and other products, providing an alternative to petroleum-based plastics. Brunson will advance to the statewide Pelican Cup competition next spring.
Santiago Sanchez of Colombia placed second with GeoFin, a financial management app, earning $1,000. Valeria Botero Ocampo of Colombia finished third with AURA, an AI-powered financial technology platform, receiving $500.
The competition is presented by NSU’s College of Business and Technology.
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