The City of Monroe has started the drawdown of the water level of the retention pond which is known as Lake Deborah, in the River Oaks area. This is necessary to allow contractor access to repair several areas of the Forsythe Chauvin levee which was damaged during the historic March 2016 flood. The $318,188 project will consist of replacing the slide gate, repairing slides on the levee with material dug from the lake, and making the lake deeper in certain areas. The contract allows 60 days to make the repairs. The levels will remain drawn down for most of that time. The project contractor is R.D. Owens Construction, Inc. The project Engineer is Denmon Engineering, Inc. For questions, contact Arthur Holland, Project Manager, 318-789-6129.
Saturday, September 23, 2017
Car Wash! O’Reilly Auto Parts, 3014 Cypress Street, West Monroe, La from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. Sponsored by New Beginnings Worship Center.
Sunday, September 24, 2017
17th Year Pastor’s Anniversary honoring Pastor & Sis. William E. Ross at Holly Grove Baptist Church, 653 Sugar Hill Rd., Archibald, LA at 3:00 p.m. Guest speaker: Rev. Calvin Wortham, Holland Grove Baptist Church, Arcadia, LA. Please come join us.
New Light Baptist Church family will celebrate its 87th Church Anniversary at 10:45 a.m. Pastor William Ross and the Greater New Hope Baptist Church are the special guests. This year’s theme is “A Church Proclaiming the Love of God” Ephesians 5:1-2. The church is located at 1623 South 4th Street where Pastor James Johnson is the overseer. Come and be a part of this great worship experience.
Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 510 North Eleventh Street, Monroe, LA, celebrates their pastor & wife 7th appreciation, Reverend Richard and Carolyn Starks at 3:00 p.m. Reverend Kevin Washington and the Greater New Bethel AME Church Springhill, Louisiana will be the special guest. Theme: “ May The Work I Do, Speak For Me “ Scripture: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 5:16. Reverend Richard Starks, Sr., Pastor, Sister Hester Douzart, Chairperson. Everyone is invited! Come and be blessed!
Faith United Baptist Church will celebrate Family and Friend’s Day/ Homecoming at 3:00 p.m. The church is located at 1513 South Third Street, Monroe, Louisiana. Reverend Alex Earl, Jr., Pastor. Guest Evangelist: Reverend Levi Cyrus, Pastor of “Light of the World Church of God in Shreveport”. Everyone is cordially invited.
You’re Invited! New Faith Missionary Baptist Church, 3029 Turner Street, Monroe, Louisiana. Reverend Lenard Montgomery, Sr., Pastor is celebrating their14th Year Church Anniversary at 2:30 p.m. Guest Speaker Reverend Leo Montgomery, Sr., Pastor New Mount Ararat Baptist Church Bastrop, LA. Theme: “A Place to Be” Scripture: Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. Psalm 150:1
New Antioch Baptist Church, 1905 Short Thomas Street, Monroe, La. Rev. John L. Russell Sr., Pastor. Takes this opportunity to invite you to share in the following events: Annual Homecoming Services- Sunday, September 24, 2017-3:00 p.m. Guest Minister- Rev. Tom Baker Guest Churches- St. John, New Zion, and Jones Chapel Baptist Churches Annual Fall Revival Monday-Friday September 25-29, 2017- 7:00 p.m. nightly.
Monday, September 25, 2017
Healing Services conducted by Rev. Jacquelyn Simmons, Family and Friends will convene at 6:00p.m. at Triumph Baptist Church, 800 Girod St., Monroe, LA., Rev. Eddie Stewart, Sr., is the Pastor. The key word will be Joy with Rev. Ruth Collins Brown, serving as speaker. Music will be provided under the direction of Marion Prudhomme.
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
National Voter Registration Day, with a voter registration event from 7 am to 7 pm at Harvey H. Benoit Community Center, 1400 Oaklawn Street, Monroe, LA. Come by and complete your paper applications or complete an application online registrations, too at: http://www.sos.la.gov or http://www.ouachitanaacp.org. Get register! Refreshments, too. Contacts: Wilson W. Wilson or Betty (Ward) Cooper at 318 547 0606.
Sunday, October 1, 2017
Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 126 South 10th Street, West Monroe, Pastor Lorenzo M. Price, will be celebrating their 100th Adult Choir Anniversary, October 1, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. The anniversary will be in memory of Sister Bettie Lloyd and Brother Keith Strawder. Special Guest Brother Ricky Davis (the storyteller). Please come and join us for this joyous occasion! Saturday, October 7, 2017
The Northeast Louisiana chapter of the St. Baldrick’s Foundation will host a signature head-shaving event to raise money for lifesaving childhood cancer research. For the second consecutive year, the event will take place in conjunction with the NELA Celtic Fest. With a goal of raising $30,000, dozens of local volunteers are expected to go bald to support the Foundation’s mission to fund the most groundbreaking pediatric cancer research in the world and take childhood back from cancer. The event will feature lots of family fun, as well as a silent auction and other activities. Select Celtic Fest performers will provide live music, and refreshments will be available for purchase in the park. The event will be from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Head-shaving portion of the event will begin at 12:15 p.m. Where: Kiroli Park, 820 Kiroli Road, West Monroe, Louisiana.
Save The Date! Hampco, Inc. will be hosting their 9th Financial Literacy Graduation Ceremony at Harvey Benoit Recreation Center. The ceremony will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. Our hats are off to the young men and women who have committed to two hours a week (9) nine weeks of continuing education. Our graduates will be Quisha Hemphill, Shelia Cage, Patricia Gix, Y’lillian McFarland, Natasha Rucks, Tina Hopkins, Vincent Brown, Edward January, Anthony Simmons, Debbie Williams-Simmons, Jose Montes, Jr. Lashonda Hawkins, LaShaundra Pedgross, Olando Marshall and Neria Potter.
Sunday, October 8, 2017
Robinson Elementary School Library renaming ceremony will be held in Robinson Multi-Purpose Room, 5101 Reddix Lane, Monroe, LA at 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Monroe West Monroe BPW Monthly Meeting from 5:30 pm – 7:30pm at Red Lobster Restaurant, 4601 Pecanland Mall, Monroe, LA. Bring a friend or business associate, enjoy informal networking and dinner with a featured speaker The Honorable Judge Aisha Clark Monroe City Court plus 2017 Employer of the Year Award Recipient ARCO Monroe. Registration is strongly recommended as space is limited. Each attendee is responsible for their meal. RSVP: You can register online at bpwmonroe-westmonroe.org or by e-mail to bpwmwmla@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you there!
