Avoyelles Agenda

Deputy to discuss safety at Marksville Senior Center

Avoyelles Parish sheriff’s Deputy Al Lambert will discuss safety concerns during a presentation Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the Marksville Senior Center, 232 S. Preston St.

The program, announced by the Avoyelles Council on Aging and Sheriff David Dauzat, will feature Lambert with the VIP program. In addition to discussing safety, Lambert will share fun and interesting facts.

For the presentation time and additional information, call 318-253-9771.

Open Mic Night returns to Fox Theatre Nov. 20

The Fox Theatre in downtown Marksville will host Open Mic Night Friday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m., featuring an evening of music and poetry.

The event is open to adults age 18 and older. Admission is $10.

The theater is located at 111 S. Washington St. For more information, visit marksvillefox.com or the FoxTheatre Marksville Facebook page.

Avoyelles Agenda

NOV. 14

Christmas on the Island. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Fifth Ward Community Center, 152 Schoolhouse Road, Marksville. Stacy Reed: 318-419-4260. Friendsgiving on the Field. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Plaucheville Ball Field. Vendors, food, children’s activities; Ben Coco at 5 p.m. Alyssa Spina on Facebook. Bunkie High Beta bingo. 6 p.m.; doors 5 p.m., Bunkie High gym, 435 Evergreen St. 318-346-6216.

MJ The Illusion. 8 p.m., Paragon Mari Showroom, Marksville. Michael Jackson tribute. paragoncasinoresort.com.

NOV. 15

Church Friendsgiving. 5 p.m., Christ Fellowship Baptist Church, 620 E. Bryant Road, Centerpoint. Potluck and worship. cfbaptist.org.

NOV. 16-23

Operation Christmas Child collection. Hessmer Baptist Church, 2927 Main St. Shoebox drop-off: Nov. 16 noon-2; 17 4:30-6:30; 18 9-11; 19 5:30-7:30; 20 9-11; 21 noon-2; 22 9-11; 23 5:30-7:30 a.m. samaritanspurse.org/occ.

NOV. 17

Emergency alert system test. 1:20 p.m. Central on TV, radio and cable. Routine nationwide test; no action required.

NOV. 19

Bunkie Christmas Open House. 5-8 p.m., downtown Bunkie businesses. Shopping and refreshments. Bunkie Chamber: 318-346-2575.

Across Louisiana: Upcoming Events

ALEXANDRIA

Nov. 27 - Dec. 26 5:30 - 9 p.m. Holiday Light Safari December 3 - 5 AlexWinterFête December 5 Ugly Sweater 5K & Fun Run December 13 Alexandria Christmas Parade

BATON ROUGE

Nov. 27 - Dec. 30 Louisiana Lights at Burden Museum & Gardens Nov. 30 - Dec. 6 Zoo Lights at Baton Rouge Zoo II

COVINGTON

December 5 Covington PorchFest

DERIDDER

December 5 Miracle on Washington Street Christmas Festival

KENNER

Nov. 29 - Dec. 31 Kenner's Magical Christmas Village

LAFAYETTE

December 3 A Cajun Night Before Christmas December 1 - 23 Noël Acadien au Village LARC's Acadian Village

LAKE CHARLES

November 28 Light Up the Lake Christmas Festival March 27 2027 SWLA Hot Sauce Festival Pageant

MONROE

December 11 Children's Lighted Bike Parade December 12 Christmas Market on the Alley

NATCHITOCHES

November 21

Natchitoches Christmas Festival November 28 Fleur de Lis Christmas Craft Market December 5

100th Natchitoches Christmas Festival of Lights Parade

NEW ORLEANS

Nov. 21 - Jan. 6 Celebration in the Oaks (City Park's annual holiday light display) December 11-31

Polar Express Train Ride www.nolathepolarexpressride.com December 23 - Jan. 2

NOLA ChristmasFest Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

OPELOUSAS

December 10 Opelousas Children's Christmas Parade

PINEVILLE

November 30 Christmas in the Pines December 11 Pineville Christmas Parade

SHREVEPORT

November 14 NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet The Strand Theatre December 11 - 13 Christmas in Roseland III

ST. FRANCISVILLE

December 4 - 6 Christmas in the Country

SULPHUR

November 28 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Creole Christmas Market