Around the Felicianas for Aug. 7, 2024 (2024)

Fine free at Audubon Library

The Audubon Regional Library announced on Facebook that it is now fine free. Also, the library will now allow patrons to print or make copies for free, up to $1 a day. Outgoing faxes will be free up to $10.

Winner announcement postponed

The Clinton Is Home committee said it has postponed the announcement of the art contest for Clinton's bicentennial. The committee said so many pieces came in near the deadline, it needs more time to reach a decision.

4-H archery tournament announced

East Feliciana Parish 4-H announces its first Archery 3D Invitational on Sept. 14, at the Bob R. Jones Idlewild Research Station, 13248 Gross Road, Clinton.

This event invites all current 4-H members, 4-H alumni, 4-H shooting sports coaches and parents to participate. The invitational will have both individual and team divisions. Team member score will also qualify as an individual competition.

Cost is $25 for individual entries and $40 for team entries. Square invoice will be sent once registration is received. Visit tinyurl.com/yj4hy2mvto register.

People wishing to sponsor a target can contact Kayla Banta, assistant extension agent, East Feliciana Parish at 4419 Idlewild Road, Clinton, LA 70722 or (225) 683-3101.

Support West Feliciana sports

The West Feliciana Royal Blue Club is holding its annual campaign. Money raised from this campaign is used to cover operating expenses for the athletic department, including official fees, entry fees, security, athletic training supplies, coaches association dues and more.

Contact athletic director Shelley Genre at genres@wfpsb.org or (225) 635-4561 with questions.

Save the Date

• The Souther Garden Symposium is Oct. 18. Visit www.thesoutherngardensymposium.org and www.facebook.com/SouthernGardenSymposium for information.
• The Feliciana Wildflower Festival will be held Jun 7, 2025.

Free school supplies

The East Feliciana Communitywide Back to School Giveaway is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 10, at East Feliciana STEAM Academy, 9414 Plank Road, Clinton. It is hosted by the Danny Johnson Foundation, East Feliciana Drug and Alcohol Awareness Council and East Feliciana Public School. Giveaways are on a first-come, first-served bases. The student must be present to receive supplies.

Mammography Coach visiting area

Woman’s Hospital brings lifesaving breast imaging to East Feliciana Parish with its mobile mammography coach. The coach makes mammograms more accessible offering advanced 3D mammogram technology at convenient times and locations across Louisiana. Physician’s orders are required and appointments are strongly encouraged. Call (225) 634-3517 to schedule.

The coach is stopping in Jackson Aug. 19 at East Feliciana Primary Care, 3050 Charles Drive, Jackson.

On Aug. 14, breast imaging will be available at Zachary United Methodist Church, 4205 Church St., Zachary. Call (225) 924-8268 to schedule.

On Aug. 30, the coach will stop in Baker at LPG Baker, 6516 E. Myrtle Ave. Call (225) 774-9486 to schedule.

Visit historic cemetery

The Dead of Locust Grove will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10.

Learn about the inhabitants of this historic cemetery of Locust Grove Plantation. The plantation was owned by Luther Smith and Anna Davis Smith, sister of Jefferson Davis. It became the final resting place for many figures important in the early history of Louisiana, including Sarah Knox Taylor, the daughter of President Zachary Taylor and wife of Jefferson Davis.

See the grave of Major Gen. Eleazar Ripley, one of the earliest generals of the young country and who invaded Canada during the War of 1812.

Locust Grove State Historic Site, Bains-Ristroph Road, St. Francisville, will be open free of charge. The park has no facilities and no site staff. For information, call Audubon State Historic Site at (225) 635-3739.

Flag football

Registration is open through Sept. 1 for flag football in West Feliciana Parish. Register at www.wfprec.com.

Fees are $75. The season runs Sept. 9-20 for preseason practice and Sept. 23-Oct. 31 for games.

Practices are 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday-Thursday. Games are 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at West Feliciana Sports Park.

Coaches and referees are also needed. If interested, contact mpatten@wfparish.org or (225) 784-8447.

Market set in St. Francisville

• St. Francisville Tractor Supply will hold a Community Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturdays, Aug. 17 and Sept. 21. If you are interested in being a vendor, call Christa Wilcox at (225) 635-2223.