Community Calendar

Join Dorothy and her loyal companion Toto as they “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” through the Land of Oz, determined to reach the Emerald City, where the great and powerful Wizard of Oz will help them get home. Of course, along the way, Dorothy encounters witches (both good and bad), Munchkins, talking trees and winged monkeys. But most importantly, she befriends three unique characters: a Scarecrow with no brain, a Tin Man with no heart, and a Lion with no “nerve.” Their journey to happiness – and self-awareness – is a glowing testament to friendship, understanding and hope in a world filled with both beauty and ugliness.

Public performances are September 12-13 & 19-20 with school performances on September 10 & 17.

Join Dorothy and her loyal companion Toto as they “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” through the Land of Oz, determined to reach the Emerald City, where the great and powerful Wizard of Oz will help them get home. Of course, along the way, Dorothy encounters witches (both good and bad), Munchkins, talking trees and winged monkeys. But most importantly, she befriends three unique characters: a Scarecrow with no brain, a Tin Man with no heart, and a Lion with no “nerve.” Their journey to happiness – and self-awareness – is a glowing testament to friendship, understanding and hope in a world filled with both beauty and ugliness.

Public performances are September 12-13 & 19-20 with school performances on September 10 & 17.

Join Us for a Creative Experience!

Kids Art Club is a monthly meetup for kids aged 9-14 to learn and utilize their creative gifts. Digital Artist, Muralist, and BCCNL Board Member, Brandon Virgil, Sr. is the teacher and coordinator of this club. He will engage with kids, teaching new skills and offering experiences for thriving young artists.

Brandon and Charlene Virgil are thrilled to host Kids Club's Monochromatic Session! Bring the kids for an inspiring art experience with special guest artist Camille Fabian. This is a perfect opportunity for young creatives to learn, grow, and explore their artistic talents in a supportive community environment.
Spaces are limited - register today and let your imagination shine! Be sure to register now to secure your seat in this artistic adventure where creativity knows no bounds. Get ready to explore, create, and celebrate at Kids Club! We can't wait to see you there!

Kids Art Club will take place at Marbles Recreation Center, 2950 Renwick Street, Monroe LA, 71201.

REGISTER HERE:
https://forms.gle/MVg78TbJEspNbvPZ7

Trivia quiz for a different charity each month, every 2nd Monday. Those attending can play games in teams of up to 8 people. Charities include Johnny Robinson Boys' Home, MedCamps, St. Francis Foundation, Renewal Center, and more.

Join Dorothy and her loyal companion Toto as they “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” through the Land of Oz, determined to reach the Emerald City, where the great and powerful Wizard of Oz will help them get home. Of course, along the way, Dorothy encounters witches (both good and bad), Munchkins, talking trees and winged monkeys. But most importantly, she befriends three unique characters: a Scarecrow with no brain, a Tin Man with no heart, and a Lion with no “nerve.” Their journey to happiness – and self-awareness – is a glowing testament to friendship, understanding and hope in a world filled with both beauty and ugliness.

Public performances are September 12-13 & 19-20 with school performances on September 10 & 17.

More Than “My Pleasure” is happening at Pecanland Mall with David Benson, a longtime Chick-fil-A Operator with 40+ years of experience in leadership, team development, and customer service.

For just $20, you’ll get lunch, real leadership insights, and the chance to connect with other young professionals across Monroe.

Come for lunch, stay for the conversation, and leave with a few lessons you can take into your own career.

Mark your calendars for Treat Yo'Self Tuesday, as we celebrate National Recovery Month!

Enjoy incredible local talent, share your own voice during open mic for poetry or music.Or simply connect with others in a positive atmosphere. Featuring music by Josh Love and DJ Therapy.

📅 Tuesday, September 15, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 True Releaf Lounge

Treat Yo’ Self Tuesday is designed to use music, poetry, creativity, and community connection as tools to promote healthy coping, reduce stigma, and create positive spaces for people in recovery and those who may be struggling. It gives NEDHSA an opportunity to bring recovery messaging directly into the community while connecting people with the broader behavioral health resources and support available to them.

Treat Yo’ Self Tuesday is a component of NEDHSA's larger community mission of integrated health: prevention, recovery, wellness, and connecting people to care.

#RecoveryMonth #FollowThePhoenix

Hansel Gill, director of the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, will speak on the subject, "The Future of Space Exploration," on Tuesday, September 15, at 5:30 p.m. in the Union Museum of History and Art. He will be joined by NASA aerospace engineer Dr. LaQuieta Huey of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. They will share America’s vision for space exploration and highlight the many successes of NASA’s Artemis program. The program is part of the NASA exhibit currently displayed in the museum, located at 211 N. Main Street, Farmerville, LA.
Michoud, also called "America's Rocket Factory," builds the massive Space Launch Systems that propel astronauts and payloads beyond Earth's gravity. Michoud has more than 3500 employees on site, and is one of the world's largest manufacturing facilities.
Dr. Huey is a North Louisiana native, who earned her B.S. degree in physics from Grambling State University in 2000 before going on to earn higher degrees elsewhere.
The public is invited to meet these NASA luminaries who are leading the way in space exploration, using science, math, imagination, and creativity.
At Michoud, Director Gill oversees the crucial infrastructure where elements of NASA’s Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft are assembled. Director Gill earned his bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Oakwood University in 1996 and his master’s degree in industrial and systems engineering from the University of Alabama – Huntsville in 2007.
Dr. Huey is a materials engineer and physicist with more than 18 years’ experience at NASA Marshall. Her career spans aerospace engineering, materials science, and optical engineering, with a focus on advanced materials and their applications in space systems. She earned her bachelor’s degree in physics from Grambling State University, her doctorate from Alabama A & M University, and her M.B.A. from Florida A & M University.

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.

Join Dorothy and her loyal companion Toto as they “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” through the Land of Oz, determined to reach the Emerald City, where the great and powerful Wizard of Oz will help them get home. Of course, along the way, Dorothy encounters witches (both good and bad), Munchkins, talking trees and winged monkeys. But most importantly, she befriends three unique characters: a Scarecrow with no brain, a Tin Man with no heart, and a Lion with no “nerve.” Their journey to happiness – and self-awareness – is a glowing testament to friendship, understanding and hope in a world filled with both beauty and ugliness.

Public performances are September 12-13 & 19-20 with school performances on September 10 & 17.