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. Visit for tickets. Tickets are nonrefundable.
A plant sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Corbel and Farmers Market Barn. It is open to ticket holders and the public.
This year's tour invites visitors to experience six private residences situated in and around St. Francisville's Historic District for patio and garden tours, and opportunities to step inside select homes to see inspiring floral arrangements. Participating tour sites will be showcasing seasonal decorations and serving refreshments. The day's schedule will include:
8 a.m.-1 p.m.: Open house and garden tour. $40
1 p.m.-5 p.m.: Lectures, workshops, and a plant sale taking place in the Garden Space at The Corbel. $40
6 p.m.-9 p.m.: A "Bridgerton"-style private dinner at the newly completed home of St. Francisville Inn owners Brandon Branch and Jim Johnston, featuring a multiple-course feast prepared by St. Francisville Inn Executive Chef Michael Dardenne, and live entertainment. Seating is limited. $250 per person.
On the day, check in and collect a tour wristband and welcome packet at the West Feliciana Historical Society Museum, 11757 Ferdinand St. Tour sites will be announced 48 hours before the event.
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 costumes 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.
Register for summer basketball
West Feliciana Parish Parks and Recreation has opened registration for Summer Basketball for ages 5-12.
The fee is $75 and deadline in May 30. Preseason practices are June 9-20 and games are June 23-July 31. Register at . For questions, contact (225) 784-8447 or mpatten@wfparish.org.
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.
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 St., 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 23-26. 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.
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.