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The wreaths are hung and candles are in place. Grand Cane Baptist Church is celebrating advent each Sunday during the month of December. This is a season of preparation, renewal and expectation as the birth of Jesus is remembered and the Lord’s second coming is anticipated when He will rein in power and justice on the earth. Each Sunday during the month the newest Church members read scripture and light an advent candle. These lighted candles represent the wise Bridesmaids who carry their lighted candles in expectation of the coming of the Lord.

Grand Cane Baptist Church was founded in 1885 with 11 members, soon after founding of the Village. Dr. Franklin Courtney, a native of Virginia, was the first Pastor and came to Grand Cane after pastoring a Church in El Dorado, Arkansas. He was a practicing physician as well as a minister. He lived out his life in Grand Cane and is buried in the Grand Cane cemetery.

Join us for a fun evening of “Dashing Through the Snow” at BackAlley Community Theatre in Grand Cane, as we present our final weekend at the Snowflake Inn. A spur of the moment Christmas Eve wedding brings together the fabulous Futrelle sisters—Honey Raye, Twink, Frankie, and Rhonda Lynn. With their best friend, Raynerd, the evening plans take a surprising and delightful turn.

Show times are Friday, December 15 at 7:00 pm and Saturday, December 16 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Purchase your tickets or reserve your season ticket seat at backalleygrandcane. com. For questions, call our box office at 318-461-0202. Also, enjoy a Christmas meal on Saturday, December 16, at Cook Hill House in Grand Cane. Attend the Saturday matinee and then dinner at 4:30, or have dinner and attend our 7:00 show. Meal times are 4:30 and 6:30 and includes chicken/sausage gumbo over rice, salad, dessert, and drink for $20. Call Kathleen @ 318-858-0800 for reservations.

Just a little Show and Tell out at Logansport Elementary today to share with everyone! Kids always ask the best questions! Thank you to LHS staff for having all agencies out to share with our DeSoto students!

Maple Springs Baptist Church, located at 17013 Hwy 5 in Logansport will host their Annual Homecoming on Sunday, Nov. 5th at 11:00 AM. We invite you to join us in celebrating 123 years of service in the community. Come meet our Pastor, Rev. Robert Allen Davis and his wife Amanda, who were called to preach in November 2022. They have 2 grown children; son, Robby and wife Anna of Farmerville, La. and daughter Abbie, who attends Louisiana Tech in Ruston, La.

Joining us to celebrate this day will be The Blake Brothers. The band was formed in 2002 by brothers Tim and Bruce Blake. Over the years the members have changed, but the message is still the same. We love to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ through our music. Current members are Tim Blake (banjo and vocals), Nancy Blake (Tim’s wifebass fiddle), Bruce Blake (guitar and vocals), Brit Green (mandolin and vocals) and Bernie Grappe (fiddle, dobro, guitar and vocals).

The Episcopal Church Women (EWC) of Christ Memorial Episcopal Church are busy finalizing details for the 69th Annual Bazaar and Spaghetti Supper and Bazaar to be held on Thursday, November 9. In addition to the to the delicious spaghetti dinner, there will be an array of homemade cakes, pies, cookies, jellies, spaghetti sauce, soups, and many other baked goods too numerous to list. Entrees ready to serve or freeze will also be available. Take-out lunch servings will begin at 10:45 AM, with dine-in plates starting at 11:00 AM. The Bazaar will be held from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM.

The White Elephant Sale, which is always a popular portion of the bazaar, will return offering lightly used clothing, dishes, books, home décor and many other items at great prices. This year’s quilt raffle will be for a vintage 1940’s Double Wedding Ring quilt, with tickets selling at $2.00 per chance, or three for $5.00. It usually is set up at the rear of the Parish Hall and begins at 9:00 a.m.

St. Joseph’s Altar Society will host a Bazaar on Saturday, October 21st from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. in St. Joseph Catholic’s Church Hall at 305 Jefferson Street in Mansfield.

A wonderful variety of homemade items and baked goods will be available as well as lunch plates. Lunch will be pulled pork sandwiches, chips, a cookie, and a drink for $10.00. Raffle tickets for 3 great prizes are available now from members or the church office. First prize is a wonderful Christmas Gift Basket filled with a variety of items and many gift cards. Second prize is a beautiful tabletop Nativity set, with Third prize a fabulous canvas print of DeSoto Parish’s Rock Chapel. Call 318-8721158 more information. Forms of payment accepted are cash or check.

Proceeds from the event will be used for parish hall renovations. Thank you in advance for your support.

The Episcopal Church Women (EWC) of Christ Memorial Episcopal Church are busy finalizing details for the 69th Annual Bazaar and Spaghetti Supper and Bazaar to be held on Thursday, November 9. In addition to the to the delicious spaghetti dinner, there will be an array of homemade cakes, pies, cookies, jellies, spaghetti sauce, soups, and many other baked goods too numerous to list. Entrees ready to serve or freeze will also be available. Take-out lunch servings will begin at 10:45 AM, with dine-in plates starting at 11:00 AM. The Bazaar will be held from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM.

The White Elephant Sale, which is always a popular portion of the bazaar, will return offering lightly used clothing, dishes, books, home décor and many other items at great prices. This year’s quilt raffle will be for a vintage 1940’s Double Wedding Ring quilt, with tickets selling at $2.00 per chance, or three for $5.00. It usually is set up at the rear of the Parish Hall and begins at 9:00 a.m.

Come Aboard! Join us at BackAlley Community Theatre as we present Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express. The Orient Express is travelling through Europe when its journey is halted by a snowdrift. A man is found stabbed in his bed, and famous detective Hercule Poirot--who happens to be on his way back to London--is called upon to investigate the murder. Eight suspects, one thrilling ride! “Ride the Orient” with us in this highly entertaining comedy-mystery.

BackAlley show dates are Friday and Saturday, October 20, 21 and 27, 28 @ 7 pm, and Sunday, October 22 and 29 @ 2 pm. To purchase your ticket or for season ticket holders to reserve a seat, go to our website www. backalleygrandcane. com. For questions, call our box office @ 318-461-0202. As an added treat, several Grand Cane merchants will stay open Friday, October 20 until 6:00 pm. Come early, shop and browse, and then walk on over to BackAlley for your entertainment.

Every year, millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni celebrate the first week of October as National 4-H Week. The week recognizes the many positive youth development opportunities 4-H offers.

The focus for this year’s campaign is to rally support for Cooperative Extension’s 4-H program and identify solutions to eliminate the opportunity gap that affects 55 million kids across America.

“With so many children struggling to reach their full potential, 4-H believes that young people, in partnership with adults, can play a key role in creating a more promising and equitable future for youth, families and communities across the country,” said Toby Lepley, LSU AgCenter associate vice president and 4-H program leader. “In 4-H, we believe every child should have an equal opportunity to succeed and have the skills they need to make a difference in the world.”

BackAlley Theatre Board reviewed the past year and announced plans for 20232024. After welcoming guests, President Debbie Carr introduced Vice-President Amy Hall who presented the following plays for the season:

Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express is a highly entertaining comedy- mystery. The exotic Orient Express is full of suspects and an alibi for a each one.

Dashing Through the Snow is a family friendly Christmas comedy. It’s four days before Christmas and eccentric guests arrive daily at the Snowflake Inn and deck the halls with holiday hilarity.

Chapter Two is a semi-autobiographical play by Neil Simon. A mourning widower commences a whirlwind relationship with a divorced actress.