Homer High Alumni Invited To Homecoming Tea - The Student Council at Homer High School cordially invites all alumni to the Homecoming Tea on Friday, October 27 from 11 AM-12:30 PM in the Home Ec cottage.   Homer High Basketball To Sell Spaghetti Plates Friday - The Homer High School Basketball Team will sponsor a spaghetti supper this Friday, October 27 from 5-7 PM at the Homer High cafeteria, prior to the Homecoming Game. Tickets are $5 and will be available at the door for both dine-in and take-outs. Come out and support Homer High School Basketball!   Homer Memorial Hospital To Host Diabetes Seminar - November is National Diabetes Month. On Tuesday, November 14 at 6:30 PM, the Homer Memorial Hospital will host an informational seminar in the hospital conference room addressing signs and symptoms of diabetes and diabetic foot care. This meeting is free of charge and open to the public.   American Legion Auxiliary To Meet Monday, Oct. 30 - The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Monday, October 30 at 5:30 PM at the Claiborne Parish Library.   Boys & Girls Club Holds Parish Basketball League - The Claiborne Boys and Girls Club is sponsoring a parishwide basketball league for children ages 6-12. Forms are available at all schools in Claiborne Parish and at the Club located on Lyons Hill Road. For more info, call 927-2718.   Homer Pelicans Will Host Green Oaks At Homecoming - The Homer Pelicans will play Green Oaks at Homecoming here Friday, October 27. Kickoff 7:00 PM.   Claiborne Academy FCA To Honor Local Veterans - The Claiborne Academy Fellowship of Christian Athletes will host its annual Veterans' Day observance on Friday, November 10. All veterans are invited to attend. The program will be begin at 11 AM with a flag raising ceremony, then move to the gym for the program, followed by lunch for veterans and spouses. Please call the school at 927-2747 or Ed Watson, huddle sponsor, at 927-6957 if you can attend.   Absentee Voting Will Be Held October 26-31 - Registrar of Voters Patricia Sanders said absentee voting for the November 7 election will be held from Thursday, October 26 through Tuesday, October 31, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM everyday, except Sunday when they will be closed.   Haynesville Tors Will Play Sarepta At Home Friday - The Haynesville Golden Tornado will play Sarepta at home Friday, October 27. Kickoff at 7:00 PM.   Chartered Bus To Travel To GSU Homecoming Nov. 4 - A chartered bus will be taking fans, alumni, and family to the Grambling State University Homecoming Game on Saturday, November 4. For more information, call Betty Burns at 927-2106, Cheryl West at 927-4216, Xanthe Seals at 927-4233, Talisha Kennedy at 927-9322, or Jessica Dunn at 927-2157.   Homer Elementary To Hold Book Fair In November - Homer Elementary will hold a Scholastic Book Fair November 1, 2, 3, and 6 from 10 AM-1 PM each day. Admission is free. The latest works by popular authors and illustrators will be on sale. Proceeds will help generate funds for important school projects. For more info, call 927-2393.   Cabins Available For Rent On Lake Claiborne January 3 - Ten new vacation cabins will be available for overnight guests at Lake Claiborne State Park beginning Wednesday, January 3. The Office of State Parks will begin taking reservations for the cabins Monday, Oct. 9 at 1-877-CAMP-N-LA central reservation line (or 1-877-226-7652).   Seven Historic Sites To Be Featured On "Tour Of Homes" - Seven historic sites will be featured on the "Tour of Homes" scheduled for Saturday, November 25 from 1-5 PM. Tickets are $10 and include the Tatum house (David Newell law office), the Thomas E. Talley house, Trinity Southern Methodist Church, the Dr. and Mrs. Edwin B. Moss house, the Thomas-Woodall house, the Tinsley Farm, and the Arlington House. For tickets, call Virginia Furlow at 927-6679 or Chloe Ellen Watson at 927-6957.   Boys & Girls Club Will Host Fundraiser, Catered By Podnuh's - The Boys & Girls Club will host a fund-raiser, Dinner 2000, catered by Podnuh's BBQ on Tuesday, October 24. This will be a dine in meal at the club. Tickets are on sale from any board member for $25. For more information, call Sandra at 927-2718.   Cabins Available For Rent On Lake Claiborne January 3 - Ten new vacation cabins will be available for overnight guests at Lake Claiborne State Park beginning Wednesday, January 3. The Office of State Parks will begin taking reservations for the cabins Monday, Oct. 9 at 1-877-CAMP-N-LA central reservation line (or 1-877-226-7652).   Homer Chamber To Give Away $500 Christmas Cash - The Homer Chamber of Commerce is once again giving away Christmas Cash!. The $500 prize will be given away December 20 at noon at the Chamber office located in the Ford Museum. Tickets are $1 and can be purchased at the Chamber office or from any board member.   Homer High School Centennial 2000 Cookbooks On Sale - The Homer High School Centennial 2000 Cookbooks are now available for $14 at Ellen's on the Square and all area banks--First Guaranty, First Woodlands, Hibernia and Regions, or by calling Bill or Denice Owens at 927-3939. The cookbook includes 100 years of history, spirit, tradition and favorite recipes of Homer High School students, faculty, staff, alumni, and supporters.   American Legion Waller-Bond Post 161 To Dedicate Memorial - This Veteran's Day, November 11, 2000 at 9:30 AM, American Legion Post 161 of Haynesville will dedicate a Memorial Wall to veterans of WWI, WWII, Korean Conflict, Vietnam, Lebanon/Granada, Kosovo, Bosnia, the American Revolution, the War of 1812, the Civil War and the Persian Gulf War. Applications are being accepted with a $25 fee to cover the cost of the stainless steel plate and engraving. For more information, call Ralph Lowe at 624-1811 or Wilber Lewis at 624-0955, or write to The American Legion, P.O. Box 648, Haynesville, LA 71038.   Conservation District Essay Contest For 8th Grade Students - The D'Arbonne Soil and Water Conservation District is sponsoring an Essay Contest for all 8th grade students in Union, Lincoln, Claiborne, and Quachita Parish. This year's theme is "Community Waters". Essays must be neatly written in contestant's own handwriting and will be judged on content, composition, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and neatness. The first place winner will receive $50. Winning essays will be submitted to statewide competition. Schools will be receiving resource material and guidelines. Deadline for entries is November 9 at the District Office. For more info, call Kim Dumas, Chairman at (318) 368-8621.				First Baptist Church of Homer To Sponsor "Hallelujah Night" - On October 31 from 6-8 PM, the First Baptist Church of Homer will sponsor its first annual "Hallelujah Night" in the Family Life Center. Parents, bring your preschoolers through 6th grade for food, fun, and fellowship in a Christian environment. Non-scary costumes (no witches, ghosts, vampires, etc.) Bring your carved pumpkins by 6:30 PM to be judged for a prize. At 7 PM there will be a costume contest followed by a "pumpkinseed-spitting" contest. Admission is free. For more information, call 927-3596.   Claiborne Boys And Girls Club To Hold Halloween Carnival - The Claiborne Boys and Girls Club will hold their 3rd Annual Halloween Carnival on Tuesday, October 31 at the club located at 763 Lyons Hill Road in Homer. Carnival hours are 6-8 PM with food, fun, games, prizes. A teen party will be held for ages 13 and up from 8:30 - 10 PM. Admission to both is $1. For more information, contact Sandra at 927-2718.   R.I.P Haunted Hayride, October 27-31 - The Junction City Fire Department is sponsoring the R.I.P Haunted Hayride, Friday and Saturday 7 pm-12 pm and Sunday, Monday & Tuesday 7 pm - 10 pm. Admission is just $3 with proceeds going to purchase "Christmas Toys For Kids".   Old Mt. Lebanon Day & Chili Cook-Off November 4 - Old Mt. Lebanon Day & Chili Cook-Off will take place Saturday, November 4, beginning around 11:30 AM, when The Country Store opens. Activities will include something for the entire family and will be held at Stagecoach Trail Museum located at the busy intersection of Highways 154, 517, and Stagecoach Trail, 3 miles south of Gibsland.   4th Annual Athens Country Festival Set For November 4 - Athens will host their 4th Annual Country Festival on Saturday, November 4, with lots of arts, crafts, and collectibles--old and new. Food booths will be selling hamburgers, hot dogs, snow cones, bar-b-que, cotton candy, etc. A $10 entry fee will enter you in the domino tournament. Plenty of fun for the whole family. For more information, call (318) 258-3123 during the day or (318) 258-3092 at night.   Annual Christmas Festival In Homer Set For Saturday, December 9 - Chairman Buddy Pixley met August 23 with the several interested persons to begin making plans for this year's Christmas Festival planned for Saturday, December 9. The Committee discussed plans for the parade, entertainment, food booths, and possibly a Christmas Decoration contest. As done in the past, members discussed allowing various groups--marching bands, cheerleaders, dance lines, twirling groups, etc--to compete for trophies prior to the parade. The Festival will also include all-day entertainment and a variety of food booths.   Local Boy Scout Troop 72 To Host Chili Cook-Off December 9 - Local Troop 72 to host the first annual North Louisiana Championship Boy Scout Chili Challenge on December 9, 8 AM-12 noon and is looking for sponsors and entries. Entry fees are $17. Sponsorships range from $100-$1000. For more info on sponsors or to obtain an cooking entry form, call Scoutmaster and Cook-Off Chairman Wayne Hatfield. at (318) 927-2961 or 927-9420, or email at ice@homerla.com.   Religious Folklife Traditions in Claiborne Parish - Herbert S. Ford Memorial Museum invites you to view the museum's newest exhibit which examines Religious Folklife Traditions in Claiborne Parish.   Grief Support Group Meets 1st And 3rd Mondays - The Grief Support Group meets every 1st and 3rd Monday at 6 PM at the Homer Memorial Hospital Conference Room. The Group is open to anyone experiencing grief over a recent or past loss. For more info, call Toni Camp at 371-1140 or Kaye Spring at 927-2024.   Smoke Detectors For The Elderly Offered through TRIAD - TRIAD of Claiborne wants all seniors age 65 and above, to have a smoke detector. You may also qualify if you're disabled. Having a smoke detector can mean the difference of life or death. Smoke detectors are available without charge. If you don't have a smoke detector, call Alf Pike at 927-2011 or 927-3296.   D.A.R.T. In Homer Every Thursday From 9-12 AM - D.A.R.T. of Lincoln is committed to ending domestic violence by providing shelter, legal assistance and counseling. Representatives are in Homer every Thursday from 9 AM to 12 PM. For more info call (800) 281-7885 or the 24-Hour Crisis Line at (318) 251-2255.   Country, Bluegrass, Gospel Music Every Friday In Homer - Every Friday night in downtown Homer, amateur musicians from all over the Ark-La-Tex meet at the Homer Fire Station to enjoy a little country, bluegrass, gospel, and fellowship. Anyone is welcome to join in, or just sit back and enjoy. For more information, call Ed Dettenheim at 927-5253 or Jerry Brown at 927-3792.  «Full Story»   Attention: Girls, Grades 1-6 Invited To Join Girl Scouts - Girl Scouts of American Troop 344 invite all girls in grades 1-6 to "Where Girls Grow Strong," the first meeting was held Monday, Sept. 18 in the Youth Dept. of First Baptist Church, Homer. For more info call Melissa Smith at 927-4585 or Stacey Hollenshead at 927-4601. Annual dues are $27.   Claiborne One Site Additions Under Construction! - The complete Community Service Directory originally produced by The Family First Coalition will be presented online. Information covered includes: Educational Programs & Resources, Hotlines, Health & Medical Resources, Social & Community Programs, Clubs & Organizations, Related Internet Resources and much more. Portions are now online with additions monthly.      The Internet Multi-Search page searches/opens up to six sites with one entry. A variety of links are planned: Search Engines, Meta-Search Engines, International News, Online Newspapers, News/Discussion Groups, Sports News, Software, General Entertainment, Acceptable Sites for Teens, Kids/Educational, Travel, Job Search, Financial/Stock Market News, Online Shopping, as well as Clip Art, HTML and Javascript Repositories. Many links are now online with more coming monthly!   Claiborne Parish School District Web Site is Now Under Construction - Developed and maintained by The Claiborne Parish School Board, the Claiborne Parish School District Web Site will provide information on our School District, Central Office Staff, Parish Schools, Parent/Teacher Resources, a parish-wide Educator Email Directory, Area Technology Developements, and an Employment Opportunity Listing with an online application for employment in the Claiborne Parish School System.
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