Blood drive set for Feb. 8
A blood drive will be held at the Bank of St. Francisville, 5700 Commerce St., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 8. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments can be made. Visit tbcdonors.org to make an appointment.
Register for soccer
Spring soccer registration is open for West Feliciana Parks and Recreation. Deadline is Feb. 10. Cost is $75 for ages 3 through eighth grade. Visit www.wfprec.com to register.
Academy practice is at 6 p.m., Monday, Feb 6, for 3-year-olds on Field 1F, Pre-K and kindergarten on Field 1A and 1-2 grade on Field 1D.
Academy practice is at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7, for third and fourth graders on Field 2A and fifth to eighth graders on Field 1.
Games will be played on Tuesdays and Thursday from March 7-30.
Clinton High reunion
The Clinton High School class of 1983 will have its 40th reunion from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., May 20, at Vizionz Event & Co., 8158 Plank Road, Baton Rouge. Class church on May 21 will be announced later.
Contact (225) 245-2215 to be included in messages about the event.
OLLI Felicianas Chapter party
Mardi Gras hOLLIday Party will be at noon Feb. 8 at Jackson Hall, 11621 Ferdinand St., St. Francisville.
Dance to music by Rocky Saxon, participate in the costume contest, eat and enjoy door prizes.
OLLI members and guests can register at https://online.lsu.edu/continuing-education/olli-lsu/ or call OLLI at LSU at (225) 578-2500.
Walker Percy Weekend seeks volunteers
The Walker Percy Weekend committee is looking for volunteer to help with development, programming, promotions and operations. Contact admin@walkerpercyweekend.org by Feb 1. The weekend returns June 3.
Day the War Stopped seeks vendors
People interested in being a street vendor for Day the War Stopped on June 10 can visit https://tinyurl.com/yc8amte9
St. Francisville Farmers Market on Thursdays
St. Francisville Farmers Market is held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday at 9961 Wilcox St. People wanting to become vendors can call (225) 245-1752.
Ball registration open
East Feliciana Dixie Youth registration for baseball, softball and T-ball is open through Feb. 15. Visit https://app.teampass.com/east_Feliciana_little_league/.
Mark your calendars
Event notices are popping up as the new year takes hold. Be sure to include these items on your calendar.
- The East Feliciana Unified Alumni Association will have a fundraiser at 7 p.m. Feb. 11. The 2023 Mardi Gras Gala will be at the Early Learning Center, 9414 Plank Road, Clinton. Tickets are $25 a person/$50 a couple and can be purchased from any member of the alumni group or at eventbrite.com.
- The annual Tunica Hills Music Festival will be March 25 in St. Francisville.
- The second Jackson Car Show, with arts, crafts, food and music, will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 1 at 3312 College St., behind the Old Hickory Railroad Model Train Museum. Visit @historicjacksonla on Facebook to see the list of awards for the car show. Registration by March 31 is free. It’s $20 between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. the day of the show. Awards are at 2 p.m. Entry to the event is $5. People are asked to bring a nonperishable item or donate to the Jackson Food Bank.
- The spring Angola Rodeo is April 22-23. Purchase tickets by calling (225) 655-2030 or (225) 655-2607 or www.angolarodeo.com. All seats are $20. Children under 2 are free as long as they sit in laps.