Ball registration open in West Feliciana
West Feliciana Parks & Recreation has opened registration for baseball, softball and T-ball. Deadline is Friday, March 14. Costs is $90.
Visit to register. Call (225) 784-8447 for information.
Comedy fundraiser planned
The St. Patrick's Comedy for Kids event benefits West Feliciana Young Life and helps kids go to camp this summer. It will be at 6:30 p.m. March 13 at The Mallory, 5747 Commerce St., St. Francisville.
Lenten fish fry available
A fish fry fundraiser will happen at 6 p.m. every Friday in Lent except Good Friday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Hall.
The $13 plate includes fried or grilled catfish, potato salad or fries, coleslaw, bread, desserts and soft drinks. Visit for information.
Plant your wildflowers
The Feliciana Wildflower Project reminds people who picked up seeds at the 2024 festival now is the time to plant.
Choose a sunny location for your wildflower patch, along a roadway for all to see is good.
Prepare the soil by tilling it or working it into an existing flower bed. Once planted, water the area thoroughly and regularly until the plants are well-established. As the wildflowers grow take photos or videos to share. To help the wildflower patch thrive and expand, deadhead spent blooms and either collect or scatter the seeds for even more vibrant growth next season.
Shop the Farmers Market
From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday, the St. Francisville Farmers Market will offer a variety of fresh produce and other locally sourced goods at 9961 Wilcox St.
Chamber scholarship
The West Feliciana Chamber of Commerce announces its scholarship program, which will award three scholarships to deserving high school seniors in the community. The deadline to submit scholarship applications is 5 p.m. April 1. Email forms to info@westfelicianachamber.org. Visit to get the form.
Deadline for West Feliciana Hospital scholarships: West Feliciana Hospital is offering two $10,000 scholarships to students interested in pursuing a career in the fields of nursing or Allied Health. The scholarships are available to current and former West Feliciana Parish residents. Applications are available at the hospital’s front desk or via email at HR@wfph.org. The deadline to submit applications is Friday, March 14.
Autism Awareness Walk planned
Autism Awareness Walk is planned for April 2 at Clinton Elementary School, 10701 Reiley St., Clinton. The 2K walk will start at 5:30 p.m.
For information, call L. Smith or C. Lee at 225-683-8582.
Spring visit available
Afton Villa Gardens in St. Francisville is open for its spring season. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 15, residents and business owners of West Feliciana Parish are invited for garden stroll.
Cost is $40 for adults. Children 12 and under can attend for free. A self-guided audio tour about the history and beauty of this local attraction is available.
Songbird fundraiser set
Arts for All is holding "Harmonies for Hope," a fundraiser dedicated to supporting scholarships for local music education initiatives such as the Verlon Thompson Songwriting weekend, Songbird Music School weekend, and Young Songbirds. The event is at 6 p.m. March 16 at 3V Tourist Courts, 5687 Commerce St., St. Francisville. Buy tickets at .
The lineup of local musicians included Adrian Percy, Michael Holmes, Melissa Wilson, Heather Feierabend, David Hinson, Nancy Roppolo, Jodi James, Clay Parker and more.
Movie event set in Jackson
The Jackson Branch of the Audubon Regional Library will hold an Emotions in Motion event at 2 p.m. March 14. The event starts with a movie followed by an AI-generated game. Call the branch to sign up.
Lane Diaper Drive ends March 16
Lane Regional Medical Center is hosting a diaper drive through March 16.
Donations of new or open packs of disposable diapers can be dropped off at the collection bin inside the first floor elevator lobby at Lane Regional Medical Center, or at any Lane clinic.
As a partner agency of the Junior League of Baton Rouge’s Diaper Bank, the goal is to collect 1,000 diapers to distribute to families experiencing diaper need through Lane Pediatrics.
West Feliciana Parish schools to hold teacher job fair
West Feliciana Parish Schools welcomes educators to a Teacher Job Fair on March 15, with interview appointments available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is an opportunity for teachers to meet school leaders, explore job openings, and discover what makes the district a great place to work, according to a news release.
For job fair details and to schedule an interview, visit and go to the Teacher Job Fair page.
Lane readies for 10th annual Code Red Chili & Salsa Cook-Off
Lane Foundation’s 10th annual Code Red Chili & Salsa Cook-Off, set from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Saturday, March 22, in downtown Zachary, 4650 Main St. The competition is open to amateurs and professionals of all ages.
There are five cooking competition categories: Judges Red Chili, Judges Non-Traditional, Judges Salsa, People’s Choice Chili and People’s Choice Salsa. The Team Spirit award about how well the team embodies the spirit of the cook-off through their presentation, team costumes, decorations and overall attitude.
Admission and parking to the family-friendly event are free. There will be an arts and crafts market, kids zone, games, food trucks and live music at the gazebo all day.
Team entry fees range from $40-$60. Compete in one category or all! To register a team, sponsor the event, participate in the arts and crafts market, or volunteer, contact the Lane Foundation office at (225) 658-6699 or email tpayment@lanermc.org. Proceeds from the Code Red Chili & Salsa Cook-Off will benefit the Lane Foundation.
Breast imaging set
Woman’s Hospital brings breast imaging to East Feliciana Parish with its mobile mammography coach.
The coach will be at RKM Clinton, 11190 Jackson St., Clinton, on March 28. Physician’s orders are required and appointments are strongly encouraged. Call (225) 683-5292 to schedule.
Visit to see dates for other nearby locations include Baker and Zachary.
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.
Polo event returns
The Azalea Polo Classic is from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. April 6 at West Feliciana Parish Park, 10226 W. Feliciana Parkway, in St. Francisville. The event benefits the West Feliciana Historical Society.
Event tickets are $125 per person and include admission to the event, hors d'oeuvres, house wine and beer and prepared cocktails. Must be 21 and older to purchase event tickets (18 and older to attend the event).
General admission tickets went on sale Feb. 1. Visit for information.
Save the date
March 22: Tunica Hills Music Festival & Jam Session
April 26-27: Spring Angola Rodeo Tickets are on sale. 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 .