Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for the blessings that we have received throughout the year. It is a time to show your gratitude for the blessings in your life. One way we can do this is to serve others who are less fortunate. The Sassi Sistas with Style begin this holiday season by giving bags to the elderly containing items to prepare a delicious Thanksgiving dinner.
Christmas is fast approaching, friends and neighbors! We are so excited about our inaugural Christmas parade in Stonewall, with plans to make it an annual event. Our committee is planning a wonderful parade for our community. We are going to pull out all the stops and make this first parade something wonderful for our families.
Mrs. Ruth Goins of Stanley was surrounded by her children at her 90th birthday party earlier this month. (Clockwise from left) Paula Goins Bradley, James Rodney Goins, Pete Wilson, Janet Goins Wilson, and Ruth Goins.
The Williamson Museum at Northwestern State University will host the annual American Indian Arts and Crafts Day Saturday, December 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Room 210 of Kyser Hall on the NSU campus Admission is free and the public is invited to attend.
A bridal shower was given in honor of Hannah Gamble, future bride of Allen Touchton, at the Pelican Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, Sunday, November 8, 2015. Fun and fellowship was had by all. Hannah is engaged to Allen Touchton of Pelican and they plan to wed in December.
Plan to begin your Christmas Season with our “Classic Country Christmas” show. Terry Sparks is bringing together her "Classics" band to produce a sparkling wonderful Christmas extravaganza just for us. The “Classics” are made up of several talented and accomplished musicians.
The Pelican Branch Library, located at 145 Jackson Street in Pelican, will host a workshop to council and assist those that have questions about Medicare open enrollment and Part D. There is no charge for the counseling.
Author Judy Christie was a guest at the November 3, 2015 Books and Biscuits meeting at the Cook-Hill House Bed and Breakfast in Grand Cane. Christie, author of “Wreath, A Girl,” spoke about her interest in books and writing and her career as a journalist.
Do you want to know a secret? I will bet that you already know that the DeSoto Arts Council Gallery in Grand Cane is one of the best kept secrets in DeSoto Parish. It isn't unusual for us to have local visitors that declare that they had "no idea that Grand Cane had an art gallery."
Friends and family gathered to help celebrate Joy Gamble Johnsonʼs 90th birthday on September 26, 2015 at Bradford Guest Care in Shreveport. Her son, Denny Johnson, and cousin, Elizabeth Tiller, hosted the event.
