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SUMMARY:Natchitoches Parish Small Business Treasure Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Get ready\, Natchitoches—Small Business Week is coming\, and so is the ultimate community challenge: the Small Business Treasure Hunt!\nThis fun\, interactive event is your chance to explore local businesses\, solve daily clues\, and have the chance to win exciting prizes—all while celebrating the small businesses that keep our community vibrant and strong.\nHere’s how it works:Each day during Small Business Week\, the Chamber will release clues on Facebook that leads to participating local businesses. Use your detective skills to figure out the location\, stop by to snap a selfie\, and continue the hunt throughout the week! Once you’ve completed all the stops\, post your photos on Facebook and tag the Chamber and the businesses you visited for a chance to win the grand prize.\nThe active dates for the Treasure Hunt are Sunday\, May 4th – Friday\, May 9th. Photos must be posted on Facebook by 11:59 pm on Sunday\, May 10th to be entered in the grand prize drawing.\nWhether you’re a longtime local or new to town\, this is a fun and rewarding way to support small businesses and discover hidden gems in your own backyard.\nMark your calendar\, follow the Chamber on Facebook\, and get ready to hunt\, snap\, and support local!\nSome\, but not all\, of the prizes included in the grand prize are:-Tech Items-Gift Cards-Memberships-Experiences-Branded Swag
URL:https://natchitoches.com/event/natchitoches-parish-small-business-treasure-hunt/
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SUMMARY:28th Jazz R&B Festival
DESCRIPTION:May 9th and 10th. \nTickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/28th-annual-natchitoches-jazz-rb-festival-tickets-1117480306679?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp
URL:https://natchitoches.com/event/28th-jazz-rb-festival-3/
LOCATION:Downtown Riverbank Stage\, 103 rue Beauport\, Natchitoches\, LA\, 71457\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual,Art & Culture,Family Friendly,Festivals
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SUMMARY:16th Annual James L. Oliphant Memorial Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time again for our 16th Annual James Oliphant Memorial Golf scramble! This year’s tournament is scheduled for Saturday\, May 10th at Northwestern Hills Golf Course. We tip off promptly at 8 a.m.\, with continental breakfast starting at 7 a.m.\, followed by the awards presentation for 1st\, 2nd and 3rd place\, Longest Drive\, Closest to Pin and raffle prizes. \nAs many of you know\, this tournament raises funds for the James Oliphant Endowed NSU Football Scholarship each year\, and we hope you will join us again for a great day of laughter\, fellowship\, and yes\, COMPETITION. Your participation\, sponsorships\, door prizes\, and donations play a huge role in reducing costs\, while making this enjoyable to all of our golfers. Any gift or amount is welcomed. We especially appreciate the time and talent of our volunteers. \nRegister by scanning the QR Code or visit Paypal.me/jamesoliphantgolf
URL:https://natchitoches.com/event/16th-annual-james-l-oliphant-memorial-golf-tournament/
LOCATION:Northwestern Hills Golf Course\, 6604 LA 1 Bypass\, Natchitoches\, LA\, 71457\, United States
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SUMMARY:Run Baby Run!
DESCRIPTION:Run through the beautiful historic district of Natchitoches the morning of Jazz Fest weekend while supporting the beauty of motherhood! The 1-mile fun run/walk begins at 8:00 AM and the 5K run/walk begins at 8:30 AM. Enjoy the sights and sounds of Natchitoches during its Annual Natchitoches Jazz/R&B Festival. Come for the run\, stay for the fun!
URL:https://natchitoches.com/event/run-baby-run-2/
LOCATION:Women’s Resource Center\, 107 North Street\, Natchitoches\, LA\, 71457\, United States
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SUMMARY:28th Jazz R&B Festival
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URL:https://natchitoches.com/event/28th-jazz-rb-festival/
LOCATION:Downtown Riverbank Stage\, 103 rue Beauport\, Natchitoches\, LA\, 71457\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual,Art & Culture,Family Friendly,Festivals
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SUMMARY:Dyes of the Colony
DESCRIPTION:Join park staff in a discussion on the documented dye colors produced or imported into the Natchitoches colony with examples of raw materials and select finished products.
URL:https://natchitoches.com/event/dyes-of-the-colony/
LOCATION:Fort St. Jean Baptiste\, 155 Jefferson St.\, Natchitoches\, LA\, 71457\, United States
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SUMMARY:Art Show Opening
DESCRIPTION:Art Show Opening: Celebrating Mothers & Music\nSaturday\, May 10\, 2025\n1:30 – 3:30 PM\nNatchitoches Art Guild & Gallery\n584 Front Street\, Natchitoches\, LA\n318-352-1626\nFree & Open to the Public \nJoin us at the Natchitoches Art Guild & Gallery for our next Art Show Opening—a special afternoon celebrating the beauty of mothers and music through local art. Whether you’re an art lover\, a music enthusiast\, or simply looking for a heartfelt way to spend your Saturday\, this event is sure to inspire. \nCome fall in love with art all over again!
URL:https://natchitoches.com/event/art-show-opening/
LOCATION:Natchitoches Art Guild and Gallery\, 584 Front St. Suite 102\, Natchitoches\, LA\, 71457\, United States
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SUMMARY:“Coach of a Lifetime: The Story of Lewis Cook Jr.\, Legendary High School Football Coach” book signing with Coach Lewis Cook and author Gaylon White
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum as legendary high school coach and 2018 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame inductee Lewis Cook and author Gaylon H. White discuss their new book “COACH OF A LIFETIME: THE STORY OF LEWIS COOK JR.\, LEGENDARY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH”. \nYou would be hard pressed to find anyone who doesn’t think the world of Coach Cook\, head coach at Notre Dame High School in Acadia Parish since 1997. The title of the book\, Coach of a Lifetime\, comes from a Heisman-like trophy given to Coach Cook by Orlando Thomas\, an All-Pro safety for the Minnesota Vikings\, who played for Cook in both high school and college. “Thanks for your Support\, Love\, Honesty and Friendship\,” the statuette reads. \nBorn and raised in Rayne\, Louisiana\, Cook’s career has spanned a mere 30-mile stretch of Interstate 10 between Crowley and Lafayette\, but the number of lives he has touched is countless. The 2025 season will be his 52nd year in coaching\, 41st as a head coach at three high schools in Acadia Parish – Rayne\, Crowley\, and Notre Dame. Overall\, his teams have won 407 games and five state titles\, the first at Crowley in 1989 and the others at Notre Dame. \nGaylon White is the author of six books\, including Coach of a Lifetime – The Story of Lew-is Cook.\, Legendary High School Football Coach. White previously wrote The Best Little Baseball Town in the World about the Crowley Millers and the Evangeline League; Left On Base in the Bush Leagues; Singles and Smiles; The Bilko Athletic Club; and Handsome Ransom Jackson: Accidental Big Leaguer. All were published by Rowman & Littlefield. The Los Angeles-born White graduated in 1967 from the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor’s degree in journalism-broadcasting. He was a sportswriter for the Denver Post\, Arizona Republic\, and Oklahoma Journal before working in the corporate world for nearly 40 years. White and his wife\, Mary\, live in Kingsport\, Tennessee. \nFree and open to the public. \nPlease visit our FLASH Facebook page or call (318) 357-2492 for more information
URL:https://natchitoches.com/event/coach-of-a-lifetime-the-story-of-lewis-cook-jr-legendary-high-school-football-coach-book-signing-with-coach-lewis-cook-and-author-gaylon-white/
LOCATION:Louisiana Sports Hall Of Fame & Northwest Louisiana History Museum\, 800 Front St.\, Natchitoches\, LA\, 71457\, United States
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SUMMARY:“Coach of a Lifetime: The Story of Lewis Cook Jr.\, Legendary High School Football Coach” book signing with Coach Lewis Cook and author Gaylon White
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum as legendary high school coach and 2018 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame inductee Lewis Cook and author Gaylon H. White discuss their new book “COACH OF A LIFETIME: THE STORY OF LEWIS COOK JR.\, LEGENDARY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH”. \n\nYou would be hard pressed to find anyone who doesn’t think the world of Coach Cook\, head coach at Notre Dame High School in Acadia Parish since 1997. The title of the book\, Coach of a Lifetime\, comes from a Heisman-like trophy given to Coach Cook by Orlando Thomas\, an All-Pro safety for the Minnesota Vikings\, who played for Cook in both high school and college. “Thanks for your Support\, Love\, Honesty and Friendship\,” the statuette reads. \n\nBorn and raised in Rayne\, Louisiana\, Cook’s career has spanned a mere 30-mile stretch of Interstate 10 between Crowley and Lafayette\, but the number of lives he has touched is countless. The 2025 season will be his 52nd year in coaching\, 41st as a head coach at three high schools in Acadia Parish – Rayne\, Crowley\, and Notre Dame. Overall\, his teams have won 407 games and five state titles\, the first at Crowley in 1989 and the others at Notre Dame. \n\nGaylon White is the author of six books\, including Coach of a Lifetime – The Story of Lew-is Cook.\, Legendary High School Football Coach.  White previously wrote The Best Little Baseball Town in the World about the Crowley Millers and the Evangeline League; Left On Base in the Bush Leagues; Singles and Smiles; The Bilko Athletic Club; and Handsome Ransom Jackson: Accidental Big Leaguer. All were published by Rowman & Littlefield. The Los Angeles-born White graduated in 1967 from the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor’s degree in journalism-broadcasting.  He was a sportswriter for the Denver Post\, Arizona Republic\, and Oklahoma Journal before working in the corporate world for nearly 40 years. White and his wife\, Mary\, live in Kingsport\, Tennessee. \n\nFree and open to the public. \nPlease visit our FLASH Facebook page or call (318) 357-2492 for more information
URL:https://natchitoches.com/event/coach-of-a-lifetime-the-story-of-lewis-cook-jr-legendary-high-school-football-coach-book-signing-with-coach-lewis-cook-and-author-gaylon-white-2/
LOCATION:Louisiana Sports Hall Of Fame & Northwest Louisiana History Museum\, 800 Front St.\, Natchitoches\, LA\, 71457\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,General,Sports
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