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June
Mondays
June 2-August 25
Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace Class
The class is designed to help people with their finances – budgeting, investing, etc. Space is limited so you must call to reserve a spot.
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Depends on income
Life Group House – First Baptist Church of West Monroe
West Monroe
Info: (318) 410-0999
Wednesdays & Fridays
Summer in the Art Department
Every Wednesday and Friday a museum staffer will be in the museum’s Art Department to help you make and take a themed craft. Crafts change weekly so come in as often as you’d like!
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Cost: Free with admission
The Children’s Museum
Monroe
Info: (318) 361-9611
June 1
Combined Worship Service with Bro. Mario Perez
Bro. Perez is the pastor of Lea Joyner Memorial’s partnering church in Cuba, La Inglesia Metodisa en Sante Fe, and will be the guest speaker for a combined worship service.
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church, 4390 Old Sterlington Rd.
Monroe
Info: (318) 343-0073
June 1
Black Bear 2-Person Scramble
The 2-Person Scramble provides the green fee, cart, range balls, lunch, and prizes.
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $50 per person
Black Bear Golf Course
Delhi
Info: (318) 878-2162
June 2-July 25
“Xtreme Green” Summer Camps
The eight-week summer program provides daily activities for children and teens that live in the West Monroe/West Ouachita area. The program explores various environmental issues and conservation strategies.
Time: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Registration costs vary
Meeting location dependent upon age group
West Monroe
Info: (318) 387-4001 or www.westmonroecc.com
June 3
Teacher Job Fair
Teachers certified or eligible to be certified will be able to interview with all of our principals at one location. Teachers should arrive at 8:00 a.m. to make appointments for interviews that will begin at 9:00 a.m. Applicants are asked to bring resumes to leave with each principal they visit.
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:33 p.m.
Cost: Free
Lee Junior High School
Monroe
Info: (318) 325-0601 ext. 3007
June 6
First Friday Texas Hold’em Tournament
No-limit Texas Hold’em Tournament fundraiser for the Krewe of Janus charities. 1st place pays up to $5000 depending on the number of players.
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $100 and a $10 registration fee.
Krewe of Janus Float Den
Monroe
Info: (318) 338-3172
June 7
21st Annual Classic Chevy Jamboree
Show features a display of 1955-1972 Chevy cars, trucks and Corvettes. Vehicles from neighboring states and beyond are judged, and a drawing will be held for a new 350 crate engine, fully dressed. Raffle tickets are available at the show for $1.
Time: 8:00 a.m. – until
Cost: No admission, but contribution jars are on-site to benefit Med-Camps of Louisiana.
Holiday Inn Holidome parking lot, US 165 By-pass
Monroe
Info: (318) 397-1181, (318) 361-3864, (318) 343-4958
June 7
23rd Annual Marengo Suicide Swamp Ride
The Marengo Swamp ride covers 17 miles in a 50, 856 acre wildlife management area. Proceeds benefit Wish I Could of NELA, Inc. Riders should prepare for a challenging ride!
Time: Gates open 6:00 a.m.; Ride times 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Pre-Registration $15 per ATV; At Gate $20 per ATV
Boeuf Wildlife Management Area
Hebert
Info: (318) 728-2300 or (800) 843-1872 or www.wishicouldnela.org
June 7
Tracking Food
People can learn how the people of Poverty Point made use of the many different animal tracks and signs and make a plaster cast of an animal track.
Time: 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Adults-$2; Children 13 & under and Seniors- Free
Poverty Point
Epps
Info: (888) 926-5492 or (318) 926-5492
June 7-8
Summer Book Fair
Brought to you by the Monroe Symphony League, the fair features multiple books, magazines, tapes, CD’s, DVD’s, sheet music, and much more! It provides great prices for your reading pleasure! Additional fair dates June 13-15.
Time: Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sunday 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Cost: First-day fee on June 7 for Adults $2
320 N. 4th
Monroe
Info: (318) 812-6761
June 8 – July 3
Louisiana Seven Exhibition
This exhibition features the work of seven Northeast Louisiana artists. Each artist presents a body of new work, and the exhibition provides an overview of what is happening creatively in Northeast Louisiana at this time.
Time: Tuesdays – Thursdays 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Fridays – Sundays 2;00 – 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Masur Museum of Art
Monroe
Info: (318) 329-2237
June 9-13
Magnificent Mammals
Half and full-day camps are fun and educational for students. Activities include games, crafts, learning activities, zoo tours, animal encounters, and snacks. All campers receive a Zoo Camp T-shirt, as well. The Magnificent Mammals camp is designed for ages 4-5.
Time: Half-day 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; Full-day 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Extended care is available.)
Cost: $75 - $130
Louisiana Purchase & Gardens Zoo
Monroe
Info: (318) 329-3308 or kim.bachus@ci.monroe.la.us
June 9-13
Animal Crackers
Half and full-day camps are fun and educational for students. Activities include games, crafts, learning activities, zoo tours, animal encounters, and snacks. All campers receive a Zoo Camp T-shirt, as well. The Animal Crackers camp is designed for ages 6-9 and 10-12.
Time: Half-day 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; Full-day 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Extended care is available.)
Cost: $75 - $130
Louisiana Purchase & Gardens Zoo
Monroe
Info: (318) 329-3308 or kim.bachus@ci.monroe.la.us
June 9-13
Fairy Wings and Garden Things Day Camp
Girl campers will experience the Biedenharn enchanted like never before. Fairy gardens will not only be seen in ELsong Gardens, but campers will also make a Fairy Garden of their very own. They will learn about the many flowers and plants that fairies care for, about butterflies and other insects that they befriend, and will create beautiful wings of their very own.
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $70
Biedenharn Museum & Gardens
Monroe
Info: (318) 387-5281 or visit www.bmuseum.org.
June 12
Life Choice’s Annual Father’s Day Breakfast
Life Choice will recognize fathers and grandfathers for the sacrifices they make for their families. There will be a guest speaker, silent auction, and entertainment. Men should RSVP.
Time: 6:30-7:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Vantage Health Building, 130 DeSiard St.
Monroe
Info: (318) 323-2200
June 12
Crafts and Handskills Community Day
Starr Homeplace is not just a place to come and look. It is a place to come and learn. Bring your art in process and create on the grounds. Artists can show and sell on the grounds. Lunch will be served for a small donation.
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Cost: Free
Starr Homeplace
Oakridge
Info: (318) 244-5700 or (318) 329-1921
June 13-15
Summer Book Fair
Brought to you by the Monroe Symphony League, the fair features multiple books, magazines, tapes, CD’s, DVD’s, sheet music, and much more! It provides great prices for your reading pleasure!
Time: Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sunday 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Cost: First-day fee on June 7 for Adults $2
320 N. 4th
Monroe
Info: (318) 812-6761
June 14
Starr Homeplace Antique Cars, Trucks, and Engines Show
Come enjoy old treasures, attend morning workshop classes, and show off your antique car. It’s a great family day! Bring a picnic, eat on the grounds, and show the kids Louisiana history.
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Cost: Free
Starr Homeplace
Oakridge
Info: (318) 244-5700
June 14
Drop-In Children’s Activity
Bring Dad to ELsong on Father's Day weekend for gardening fun with edible plants! Working with herbs, children will decorate pots, play in the dirt, and present their role model with a lovely gift, complete with recipes! Herbs will also be available for tasting and sniffing.
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost: $5
Biedenharn Museum & Gardens, Monroe
Info: (318) 387-5281 or www.bmuseum.org
June 16
Miss Louisiana Teen Pageant
Over 20 teen contestants compete for the chance to become Miss Teen Louisiana.
Time: 7:30 p.m.; Preliminary competition 1:00 p.m.
Cost: Ticket Prices Vary
Monroe Civic Center
Monroe
Info: (318) 343-1300 or (318) 680-6385
June 16-20
A Bird, a Bird, Have You Heard?
Half and full-day camps are fun and educational for students. Activities include games, crafts, learning activities, zoo tours, animal encounters, and snacks. All campers receive a Zoo Camp T-shirt, as well. The A Bird, a Bird, Have You Heard? camp is designed for ages 4-5.
Time: Half-day 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; Full-day 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Extended care is available.)
Cost: $75 - $130
Louisiana Purchase & Gardens Zoo
Monroe
Info: (318) 329-3308 or kim.bachus@ci.monroe.la.us
June 16-20
The World Around Us
Half and full-day camps are fun and educational for students. Activities include games, crafts, learning activities, zoo tours, animal encounters, and snacks. All campers receive a Zoo Camp T-shirt, as well. The World Around Us camp is designed for ages 6-9 and 10-12.
Time: Half-day 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; Full-day 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Extended care is available.)
Cost: $75 - $130
Louisiana Purchase & Gardens Zoo
Monroe
Info: (318) 329-3308 or kim.bachus@ci.monroe.la.us
June 18
Miss Louisiana Day at the mall
There will be a fashion show at Dillards, lunch at Chick-fil-A, and a make up makeover at Merle Norman.
Pecanland Mall
Monroe
Info: (318) 322-4638
June 19
“Tales and Trails: I ‘Spy…Moths and Butterflies in the Sky’”
“Tales and Trails” introduces youngsters ages three to five to Black Bayou Refuge and its inhabitants. Children and accompanying adults will enjoy a story, a craft activity, a snack, and a nature walk. Registration is mandatory.
Time: 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free
Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Monroe
Info: (318)387-1114
June 19-21
45th Annual Miss Louisiana Pageant
Come support your favorite contestant at this preliminary competition to the Miss America Pageant! Competition phases include interview, talent, swimsuit, and evening gown. Many former Miss Louisiana title-holders and contestants will be in attendance to celebrate and 45th anniversary.
Time: 7:30 p.m. nightly
Cost: Ticket Prices Vary
Monroe Civic Center
Monroe
Info: (318) 343-1300 or (318) 680-6385
June 19-20 & 22
Strauss Main Stage Theatre: Baby
A Tony-nominated musical tells the heart-warming story of three couples facing the universal experience of impending parenthood. The play is all about relationships and how things evolve as soon as someone conceives a new life – what they think, what surprises await them.
Time: Thursday – Friday 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $15
Strauss Theatre Center
Monroe
Info: (318) 323-0474
June 20
Moonlit Gardens
Experience ELsong Gardens under the light of the full moon when the Biedenharn opens its gates for special evening hours. Sculpture, water features and flowering plants take on a completely different look under the evening sky! Dates and times are subject to change without notice.
Time: 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Cost: Free
Biedenharn Museum & Gardens, Monroe
Info: (318) 387-5281 or www.bmuseum.org
June 20-21
Beach Bash
It is an annual event to increase blood donations during the summer. All donors register to win prizes.
Time: Friday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
LifeShare Blood Center
Monroe
Info: (318) 651-4411
June 20-22
Crop 4 a Cure
Scrapbookers unite at the local scrapbooking convention in a effort to raise money for the local chapter of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Scrapbookers can meet and work on their individual scrapbooking projects. Local vendors will also be present for shopping opportunities.
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Cost: Scrapbooker Fee $50; Shoppers not participating in scrapbooking are asked to make a small donation to the Susan G. Komen foundation upon entering to shop
West Monroe Convention Center
West Monroe
Info: (318) 801-0256 or rme181@earthlink.net
June 21
Bead Workshop
Guests can join in and learn how to do beadwork while also being given information of beads and beading in native cultures.
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cost: Adults-$2; Children 13 & under and Seniors- Free
Poverty Point
Epps
Info: (888) 926-5492 or (318) 926-5492
June 21
Wet n Wild
Be prepared to get wet in a day of water park fun for everyone! There will be a slip-n-slide, giant water rides, a dunkin’ booth, and live music. Proceeds benefit the Louisiana Purchase & Gardens Zoo projects, exhibits, and activities.
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $10
Louisiana Purchase & Gardens Zoo
Monroe
Info: (318) 329-2400
June 23-26
Green Thumb Art Fun Doodlez Camp
Four days of art for the garden including painted clay pots and mosaic stepping stones. We’ll learn how to paint flowers, butterflies, ladybugs, frogs, and more in this “outdoor art” camp. Camp designed for ages 4 and up.
Time: 12:00 -3:00 p.m.
Cost: ½ day $80; Full day $145; Family discounts available
Doodlez Art Shop, 1126 Oliver Road
Monroe
Info: (318) 410-8556 or www.doodlezpage.com
June 23-27
Surf, Sand, and Sun Summer Camp
Activities include daily beach crafts, radical snacks, hanging out in the museum’s own beach, and exploration time in the museum. The camp is for ages 4-9.
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: Members $50; Nonmembers $75
The Children’s Museum
Monroe
Info: (318) 361-9611
June 23-27
Be a Nature Nut
Half and full-day camps are fun and educational for students. Activities include games, crafts, learning activities, zoo tours, animal encounters, and snacks. All campers receive a Zoo Camp T-shirt, as well. The Be a Nature Nut camp is designed for ages 4-5, 6-9, and 10-12.
Time: Half-day 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; Full-day 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Extended care is available.)
Cost: $75 - $130
Louisiana Purchase & Gardens Zoo
Monroe
Info: (318) 329-3308 or kim.bachus@ci.monroe.la.us
June 23-27
Wiggles, Wings, and Garden Things
This co-ed experience will take campers on an adventure through the soils beneath the gardens to the very plants, animals, and insects above the surface. All of this will be explored through fun and interesting activities, including seed and soil dissection, worm composting, painting, music and more! Campers will also make their very own take-home garden.
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $70
Biedenharn Museum & Gardens
Monroe
Info: (318) 387-5281 or visit www.bmuseum.org.
June 26
Go, Diego, Go Live! The Great Jaguar Rescue
The live-action stage show follows Diego, his sister Alicia, and cousin Dora on an action-packed, special mission to get Baby Jaguar’s growl back from the Bobos. Every child gets a jaguar mask to help on the interactive adventure!
Time: 4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $15-30
Monroe Civic Center – Jack Howard Theatre
Monroe
Info: (318) 329-0001
June 26-27 & 29
Strauss Main Stage Theatre: Baby
A Tony-nominated musical tells the heart-warming story of three couples facing the universal experience of impending parenthood. The play is all about relationships and how things evolve as soon as someone conceives a new life – what they think, what surprises await them.
Time: Thursday – Friday 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $15
Strauss Theatre Center
Monroe
Info: (318) 323-0474
June 26-29
Dog Agility Trial
Dogs demonstrate their agile nature and versatility by following cues from the handler through a timed obstacle course of jumps, tunnels, weave poles, and more. As the fastest growing dog sport in the U.S., agility is enjoyable to watch!
Time: 8:00 a.m. until
Cost: Free
Ike Hamilton Expo Center
West Monroe
Info: (318) 325-9160
June 28
Grand Reopening & 5th Anniversary Celebration for the Jungle Gym
Everything is bigger and better and more fun than ever in the new location! The first 50 children to arrive for the celebration will get in free!
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Cost: 1-3 years $3; 4-10 years $6; Adults – Free
Jungle Gym, 2625 N. 7th Street
West Monroe
Info: (318) 322-5523 or www.thejunglegym.net
June 29
Black Bear Birthday Scramble
The 4-Person Scramble provides the green fee, cart, range balls, lunch, and prizes.
Time: 8:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $25 per person
Black Bear Golf Course
Delhi
Info: (318) 878-2162
June 29
“Celebrate America” & “Keyboard Americana”
Monroe’s First Baptist Church presents two celebrations of God and Country. The morning service includes patriotic music celebrating the blessings of independence. The evening service features the Sounds of Praise accompanied by 4 pianos, organ, and orchestral percussion.
Time: 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Monroe First Baptist Church, 201 Saint John Street
Monroe
Info: (318) 323-3126
June 30-July 1
The World’s A Canvas Doodlez Camp
Learn to paint with acrylics on canvas with techniques for even the youngest aspiring artist! Projects include a penguin painting and a cute garden collage painting plus learn to paint Mickey or Minnie Mouse!
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: ½ day $80; Full day $145; Family discounts available
Doodlez Art Shop, 1126 Oliver Road
Monroe
Info: (318) 410-8556 or www.doodlezpage.com
June 30-July 3
Picture Perfect Doodlez Camp
Learn the art of drawing and painting portraits, make fun and functional picture frames, and use photos to create scrapbook projects. Camp designed for ages 5 and up.
Time: 12:00 -3:00 p.m.
Cost: ½ day $80; Full day $145; Family discounts available
Doodlez Art Shop, 1126 Oliver Road
Monroe
Info: (318) 410-8556 or www.doodlezpage.com
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