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Happy Friday, Central Louisiana!
We hope you and your families are doing well. Today’s newsletter will be brief and simply feature the local events happening within Cenla this weekend. Our regular style of content—headlines, restaurant features, and everything else that we always look forward to sharing with you will resume in this upcoming Monday’s newsletter. We hope you have a great weekend!
— The Know Cenla Team
Cenla Events
Here are some notable events happening around Cenla this weekend, sorted by parish:
Rapides Parish:
Composting Seminar | 8:30AM-12PM, Sep 13 (More Info)
Location: 300 Grady Britt Drive, Alexandria, LA 71302
Description: Join Us for a Composting Seminar! The Central Louisiana Master Gardener Association is excited to present a Composting Seminar.
Topics and Speakers:
Composting Basics with Kerry Heafner
3-Bin Compost System with Molly Lyles
Vermicomposting with The Worm Lady RecyclesCost to attend: $10 (Space is limited)
To register, call 318-767-3964 or email [email protected]
Cross Branded Cowboy Church Rodeo | 7PM-8PM, Sep 12 (More Info)
Location: 6906 Highway 28 East, Pineville, LA 71360
Description: Youth rodeo for the whole family. Events for everyone, even without a horse. Come out and experience the friendly atmosphere and fun. Admission is free. Concessions available. Follow us on Facebook: Cross Branded Cowboy Church for more information.
AMoA: Adult Printmaking Workshop with Madilyn Anderson | 10AM-3PM, Sep 13 (More Info)
Location: 933 Second Street, Alexandria, LA, 71301
Description: Join printmaker Madilyn Anderson in an exploration of Kitchen Lithography. Participants will be able to create their own fine art lithographs using common household items such as aluminum foil, sharpies, vegetable oil, and cola. All supplies are included in the cost of the class.
Time: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM- There will be a short break for lunch; please bring your own snack/lunch. Registration: Kitchen Lithography with Madilyn Anderson
AMoA: Second Saturday | 10AM-4PM, Sep 13 (More Info)
Location: 933 Second Street, Alexandria, LA 71301
Description: Free admission to the Alexandria Museum of Art!
AMoA: Stitching Circle | 11AM-4PM, Sep 13 (More Info)
Location: 933 Second Street, Alexandria, LA 71301
Description: Anyone can come and knit in the galleries. Open to all ages. Just getting started? AMoA has limited materials to get you started.
FREE and open to the public.
Grant Parish:
Colfax Farmers Market | 10AM-1PM, Sep 13 (More Info)
Location: 611 8th Street, Colfax, LA 71417
Description: Go checkout the the Colfax Farmers Market this Saturday from 10AM to 1PM!
Natchitoches Parish:
Have an upcoming event in Natchitoches Parish? Submit it by clicking the button at the end of this section.
Winn Parish:
Have an upcoming event in Winn Parish? Submit it by clicking the button at the end of this section.
LaSalle Parish:
Have an upcoming event in LaSalle Parish? Submit it by clicking the button at the end of this section.
Catahoula Parish:
Have an upcoming event in Catahoula Parish? Submit it by clicking the button at the end of this section.
Concordia Parish:
Have an upcoming event in Concordia Parish? Submit it by clicking the button at the end of this section.
Avoyelles Parish:
Plein Air Marksville 2025 | 9AM-7PM, Sep 13 (More Info)
Location: 211 East Mark Street, Marksville, LA 71351
Description: Join us for a day of plein air painting in historic Marksville. Open to all artists of all levels. One day community paint-out. Runs from 9AM-3PM.
Rock Show NOLA | 8PM, Sep 13 (More Info)
Location: Paragon Casino Resort
Description: Get ready for an unforgettable night with Rock Show NOLA on the Mári Showroom stage! An evening tribute to the classic rock of Def Leppard and Bon Jovi.
Allen Parish:
Have an upcoming event in Allen Parish? Submit it by clicking the button at the end of this section.
Vernon Parish:
Southern Country Band at American Legion Post 145 | 8PM-1AM, Sep 13 (More Info)
Location: 304 E North Street, Leesville, LA 71446
Description: Saturday night’s band: Southern Country Band
Free Billiards at American Legion 145 | 12PM-10PM, Sep 14 (More Info)
Location: 304 E North Street, Leesville, LA 71446
Description: Free pool every Sunday at the American Legion 145
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Community Photo Board
We’re excited to launch this brand-new section in the newsletter—the Community Photo Board! Each edition, we’ll feature up to 4 submissions that capture the people, places, and moments that make Central Louisiana special.
Wanna be featured? Send us your favorite photo from around Cenla and it might appear in this upcoming Monday’s issue!
Have a great weekend, Cenla! See you Monday morning at 8AM!
— The Know Cenla Team
