Community Calendar

90.3 KEDM, The West Monroe - West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce, and My ArkLaMiss.com - KTVE - KARD will host a 'Meet The Candidates' Forum on Monday, April 27 at 6 p.m. The free public forum will be held at the West Monroe Edgewood Facility on Travis Street.

The forum will be moderated by KEDM News Director Cory Crowe and broadcast live on 90.3 KEDM, KEDM.org, and KARD.

Every Tuesday evening, the Jazz Navigators (Adam Ryland, Dan Sumner, Eric Siereveld, Pearson Cross) play jazz from 6-8 pm at the Flying Tiger. Joining the Navigators each week will be special guests. The last Tuesday of the each month is the "Jazz Jam," where jazz students and practitioners join the band on selected tunes.

Community Prayer Breakfast sponsored by the Ruston Kiwanis Club
Theme: God's people are meant to live together in community and that togetherness begins with Jesus.
Doors open at 6:30 AM. Vendors will provide a variety of food, coffee and water free. Program begins at 7:00 AM. Key note speaker and other speakers to be announced in the near future.
Tickets are $10.00 each and sponsorships may be purchased from Ruston Kiwanis Members.
Event benefits multiple children's organizations in Lincoln Parish.

Come meet your new favorite author at the fourth annual exposition of area independent writers, featuring book signings and author spotlight readings.

School Performances: May 6th and 7th at 9 and 11:30 AM

Public Performances: Apr 26th at 2 and 7 PM
Apr 27th at 3 PM
May 2 at 2 and 7 PM
May 3 at 3 PM

Award-winning musician Josh Madden will perform at the “Northern Lights: a Night of Wonder” Gala benefit for the Union Museum of History and Art on Thursday, May 7. Joining Madden will be side man guitarist Keith Patterson (aka General Patterson). The event will be held in That Place Downtown, 207 N. Main Street, Farmerville, from 6 to 9 p.m. and will include catered dinner and complimentary wine. Tickets are $50 each or $375 for table for eight. Tickets may be purchased by calling 318-982-8020 or emailing Unionmuseum@gmail.com.
Madden is a prominent vocalist, writer, director, and multi-instrumentalist, well known in the Monroe area music scene for more than 20 years. He was named Best Music Teacher/Band Director and has been nominated twice for Best Male Performer and Entertainer of the Year by the NELA Music Awards. One of Madden’s specialties is tribute performances, bringing to audiences the music of such greats as Elton John, Van Morrison, the Beatles, Billy Joel, and The Blues Brothers. He also heads the Josh Madden Band and has a nonprofit production company that stages musical performances for Northeast Louisiana audiences.
Sponsors of the "Northern Lights: A Night of Wonder" Gala are Judge Bruce Hampton and Union General Hospital. Proceeds of the event will support the Union Museum’s mission of bringing history to life and reveling in the arts through community events, educational programs, documentaries, and exhibits.

School Performances: May 6th and 7th at 9 and 11:30 AM

Public Performances: Apr 26th at 2 and 7 PM
Apr 27th at 3 PM
May 2 at 2 and 7 PM
May 3 at 3 PM

Join us for a fun IFPA sanctioned pinball tournament. All skill levels are welcome. From pinball wizards to first time players; we have a spot for you. Cost is $5 entry and games are $1 per credit. Venue is 21+.

School Performances: May 6th and 7th at 9 and 11:30 AM

Public Performances: Apr 26th at 2 and 7 PM
Apr 27th at 3 PM
May 2 at 2 and 7 PM
May 3 at 3 PM

The Country Club at Frenchman’s Bend, Member’s Golf Association of Frenchman’s Bend Country Club and Forth Insurance present the 25th annual Memorial Golf Tournament May 23-24.

This annual 36 hole four-ball format tournament benefitting The Wellspring kicks off Friday, May 24 with a Calcutta at Frenchman’s Bend. The fun begins with a 6 p.m. social hour that includes a spectacular seafood buffet and a raffle with incredible prizes. The Calcutta will start at 7:30 p.m.

For more information, visit wellspringofnela.org/thememorial.