Water rising in area
Several posts on social media have pointed to rising water in the Felicianas. Low water bridges may already be covered.
The Friends of Cat Island Facebook page said, "The Mississippi River has a serious rise forecast. It will exceed 40 feet on the Baton Rouge gauge in the next couple of weeks. This will put the entire refuge under water with 15 feet-20 feet on large portions of the refuge."
Keep the water levels in mind as you travel the area and stay safe.
Art show and ball planned
Arts for All is holding A Beaux Arts Ball and Art Show on May 17-18 at Market Hall, St. Francisville.
The ball is from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on May 17. Music is by Konspiracy. Whimsical formal attire or costume are encouraged. Refreshments provided. Entry is $20 for members. Nonmember entry is $40 and includes a membership.
The art show is themed “There are Place I Remember.” Entry fee is $25. Fee waived for members.
Deliver art work at 2 p.m. May 16. Saturday and Sunday, the show reception will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. An artist talk and People’s Choice Award will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
For information, contact Kelly Ward at (225) 721-2253 or kllwrd21@gmail.com.
East Feliciana Alumni Day is April 26
The East Feliciana Unified Alumni Association's annual Alumni Day is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 26.
The event will have games and other fun as well as free food. It will be at the East Feliciana Unified Alumni Center, 10600 Rouchon Road, Clinton.
Anyone who attended any school in the East Feliciana Public School System is eligible to join. New members are welcome.
The Alumni Association provides assistance with maintenance, landscaping, scholarships and other projects in East Feliciana public schools. The alumni also support the athletic programs by sending student athletes to camps, providing meals and purchasing equipment, among other things.
East Feliciana Police Jury planning tax election
The East Feliciana Parish Police Jury will hold a meeting at 6 p.m. May 5 in the East Feliciana Parish Police Jury Meeting Room, 12064 Marston Street, Clinton.
The Police Jury plans to consider adopting a resolution ordering and calling an election to authorize the levy of an ad valorem tax. In a Facebook post, the police jury said this is not a new tax.
Vacation Bible school planned in St. Francisville
The St. Francisville United Methodist Church is hosting "Road Trip, on the Go With God" as its vacation Bible school June 23 to 26. It will be from 9 a.m. to noon at 9866 Royal St.
It will have Bible stories, crafts, music, recreation, snacks and interactive storytelling.
Visit for information and contact information for registration.
Wildflower festival seeks sponsors
The deadline is approaching for sponsorship of the Feliciana Wildflower Project and Festival.
The organization is looking for new sponsors who want to be featured on official festival T-shirts, banners and other media. Submit completed sponsorship forms and payment by May 1.
Visit for forms and information.
Angola Rodeo coming
The Spring Angola Rodeo at Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola is April 26-27. Gates will open at 8 a.m., and the rodeo will start at 2 p.m. All tickets are $20 per person. Ages 2 and under are free if they sit in a lap. No refunds or exchanges allowed. Call (225) 655-2030 or (225) 655-2607 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. or visit .
4-H fundraiser set
East Feliciana 4-H's Shotgun Fundraiser begins at 9 a.m. May 31 at Riverside Sporting Clays, 52400 La. 16, in Denham Springs. Sign-in starts at 7:30 a.m. Visit east-feliciana-4-h-foundation.square.site to register.
Audubon Regional Library sets art contest
Audubon Regional Library is holding its annual Design Discovery contest for 18 and under. Participants should turn in a library-themed art piece by July 15.
The winner will be featured on the library’s website for a year, and the winning design will be the new library card for a year. Contact your branch for guidelines and a template.
Home and garden event coming in May
The Feliciana Master Gardeners and St. Francisville Beautiful will hold the St. Francisville Home & Garden Stroll on May 10. Proceeds from the open house, garden tours and afternoon workshops go to 4-H scholarships, school gardens and other community projects.