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Events Calendar

JAN. 31
- Gumbo Cook-Off: The Maisonette de Armand, 232 E. Mark St., Marksville.
Teams competing for bragging rights and cash prizes.
- Team entry: $50
- Vendor spaces: $50 for a 10x10 spot and $100 for a 20x20 spot.
Admission for public: $20, all-you-can-eat gumbo and entertainment.
Call Luis at (318) 452-4075.

JAN. 31 - 6 p.m.
- Bingo Night: Saint Anthony School, school gym (116 South Knoll Ave., Bunkie).
Doors opening at 5:30 p.m., bingo cards will be available for $10 each.
For donations or information, contact Jessica Earles at (318) 481-3288.

JAN. 31 - 6 to 8 p.m.
- Murder Mystery Masquerade hosted by LoLo’s Java Joy, Bunkie.
Tickets: $50 per person or $75 per couple, including one complimentary cocktail.
Message LoLo’s Java Joy to register. For more information, contact (318) 616-3367 or visit their Facebook page.

JAN. 31 - 2 to 3:30 p.m.
- Birthday Celebration Honoring Hypolite Bordelon: Hypolite Bordelon Home Society, 242 Tunica Drive W., Marksville.
For more information, follow the Hypolite Bordelon Home on Facebook or call (318) 964-2025.

FEB. 5 - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Mardi Gras Masquerade Party: Avoyelles Council on Aging, Mansura Pavilion, 1832 L’Eglise Street.
Tickets: $10. For more information, call (318) 253-9771 or contact your local senior center.

FEB. 6 - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Friends & Fun Night: Lafargue Elementary, 3366 Hwy. 107 in Effie.
Presale tickets: $15.50. Tickets available at door for $20.
For more information, contact the school at (318) 253-9591.

FEB. 7 - 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- LoLo’s Love & Lattes Vendor Market: LoLo’s Java Joy.
Vendors may contact Jena by text at (318) 305-1477 to reserve a spot.
Location: 113 Chevy Lane, Bunkie, LA 71322.

FEB. 7 - 8 p.m.
- Krewe of Cronus Debutant Ball in Bunkie: 30th anniversary, Haas Auditorium.
Tickets: $50 each. Purchase by calling Marjorie Melancon at (318) 729-3802.

FEB. 8 - 1 p.m.
- Rotary Club of Avoyelles Krewe of Cyllenius Mardi Gras Parade: Entries open to public, no fee.
Call Rotary Club of Avoyelles, (318) 253-6501 or by email at avoyellesrotary@gmail.com.

FEB. 8 - 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Mansura Tractor Supply Farmers Market: 7686 Louisiana Hwy 1, Mansura.
Vendors interested in setting up should contact Ali Bonds at (318) 753-3060 for additional information.

FEB. 13 - 1:30 p.m.
- Plaucheville Elementary School 2026 Mardi Gras Parade: Start at the school, lineup begins at 12:30 p.m.
Local businesses interested in participating should contact Ron Washington at ron.washington@avoyellespsb.com or (318) 269-0828.

FEB. 14 - 8 a.m.
- Avoyelles Parish Softball Jamboree: Marksville High School, 407 W Bontemps St.
Booth space available for $50. Contact Erica Chassion at (318) 717-2676 for reservations or questions.

FEB. 14 - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Mardi Gras Children’s Extravaganza: St. Frances de Sales Church.
For more information, contact Brian Hickman at (318) 794-3982, Angela Hickman at (318) 290-4470, Austin Ducote at (318) 264-2816, or Kerston Ducote at (318) 305-9974.

FEB. 18 - 5 to 7 p.m.
- Catfish dinner: St. Francis de Sales Church and Knights of Columbus Council 9294, 104 Echo St., Alexandria, $12 donation.
For tickets, call the church office at (318) 563-4530.

FEB. 20-21 - 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- 2026 Communion of Reparation Vigils: Observance of the 100th anniversary of Our Lady’s appeal in Pontevedra, Spain, St. Genevieve’s Catholic Church, 4052 LA-452, Marksville.
Contact Karen Gremillion at (337) 323-8231 for more information.

FEB. 21 - 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Couples Retreat: St. Peter Church, Morrow.
Registration at 7 a.m., $70 per couple. Call Heather Cormier at (318) 359-1513.

FEB. 21 - 2 p.m.
- 2nd Annual Banquet Honoring African American Educators: Avoyelles Parish NAACP, Cochon De Lait Pavilion, 1822 Leglise St., Mansura.
For additional information, call 318-305-8860 or 359-7020, or email avoyelles.naacp@gmail.com.

FEB. 22 - 8:30 a.m.
- Bayou Blast Youth Shootout: Camp Grant Walker in Pollock.
Entry fee: $25 per participant. For more information, contact 4-H office at (318) 964-2245.

MARCH 14 - 2 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Second Annual Spring Bayou Bass Tournament: Spring Bayou Complex in Marksville.
Supported by the Louisiana Army National Guard 1020th Engineer Company, the Spring Bayou Restoration Team and the Marksville VFW Post 3139.
Entry: $90 per boat. Contact Mr. Jeffrey Cornachella at (318) 305-5222 or Mr. Clint Armond at (318) 305-7475.

MARCH 21 - 7:30 p.m.
- Glow Run: Featuring a 5K race and 1-mile fun run at Paragon Casino grounds in Marksville to benefit the Avoyelles Society for the Developmentally Disabled (ASDD).
Registration: $25. More information on how to register available on ASDD’s Facebook page.

MARCH 28 - 4 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Seventh Annual Bass Tournament: Knights of Columbus Council 1217, Spring Bayou, Boggy Bayou Landing.
Entry fee: $90 per boat. Contact Jordan Bordelon at (318) 359-2406 for more information.

MARCH 29 - 2 to 4 p.m.
- Annual Spring Festival: Hessmer Baptist Church, 2927 Main Street, free admission.
More info on their Facebook page.

MARCH 29 - 10 a.m. to noon
- Annual Spring Dinner: Mansura Volunteer Fire Department, 1808 L’ Eglise Street in Mansura, $13 donation.
Contact the Mansura Volunteer Fire Department at (318) 964-5319.

APRIL 18-19 - Gates open at 8 a.m., 2026 Spring Angola Prison Rodeo: Louisiana State Penitentiary in West Feliciana Parish.
$20 per person, available for advance purchase online at www.angolarodeo.com.
Contact the LA State Penitentiary at 225-655-2300 or 225-655-2607, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.