Wildflower Festival announces art and Adopt-a-Plot program
The Feliciana Wildflower Project and Festival announced its festival art on Facebook. The art is by local artist Meredith Smith.
Other artists will have work displayed at the festival.
The group also announced its Adopt-a-Plot program.
“We want to have as many plots planted and looking their best before our festival on June 7th! Join us in making this vision a reality,” the group said on Facebook.
They are looking for people to maintain wildflower and native plant plots by planting and caring for native flowers; removing invasive species and weeds; watering and maintaining the health of the plot; and learning about native ecosystems and wildlife.
Volunteer days will start soon around Clinton.
Sign up at felicianawildflowerproject@gmail.com or (225) 921-4634.
Annual Port Hudson event coming
The reenactment of the 162nd anniversary of the Siege of Port Hudson, 236 U.S. 61, Jackson, is planned for March 29-March 30
Visitors will have access to reenactors from both the Union and Confederate armies with campsites opening to the public starting at 9 a.m. both days.
The battle reenactments are scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. Saturday and 1:30 p.m. Sunday.
Demonstrations of other Civil War activities will be held at scheduled times throughout both days, and sutlers selling Civil War era goods and wares will be present.
Concessions will be available for purchase from the Zachary High School JROTC program.
For information, call the site at (225) 654-3775 or (888) 677-3400 or email porthudson@crt.la.gov.
Jackson Car Show is April 5
Fourth annual Jackson Car Show is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 5 at 3312 College St., behind the Old Hickory Railroad Model Train Museum. It will be held rain or shine.
Preshow registration is $35 by April 4 and includes one show T-shirt. Registration day of the event is $25. Registration is from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Awards are at 2 p.m. Visit to register.
benefit the Jackson Food Bank.
Public entry is $5 or free with donation of a nonperishable food item.
Audubon Regional Library holding art contest
Audubon Regional Library is holding its annual Design Discovery contest for those 18 and under. The deadline is July 15 to turn in a library themed art piece.
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.
Audubon Regional Library to host electronic recycling
Audubon Regional Library is partnering with CACRC to service East Feliciana and St. Helena parishes to provide electronic recycling.
For East Feliciana Parish, the truck will be at the Clinton branch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 10.
The truck will be at the Greensburg branch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 11.
Accepted items include computer hardware, including laptops; computer accessories like keyboards and mice; telephones and phone systems; security systems, cellphones; cable boxes; video game stations, networking equipment, including switches, routers, servers; circuit boards’ processors; only LCD monitors; telephone and computer cables, wires, adapters; uninterruptible power supplies (sealed lead acid batteries); and printers.
Items not accepted include appliances; light bulbs; CRTs; furniture; media, including tapes, CDs, floppy disks; DVD and CD players; MP3 players; digital camera and video recorders; stereo equipment; speakers; toner and ink jet cartridges; navigation and GPS devices; TVs; and copiers.
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.
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.
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.
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.