Vernon Council of Aging- The VCOA at 200 North Third Street in downtown Leesville will be selling gumbo at the Leesville Christmas Parade Saturday, December 14.  Doors will open at 3pm.  You may eat in or get it to go.

Pitkin Christmas Parade- The town of Pitkin will hold their annual Christmas parade on Saturday, December 14 at 1 p.m.  Everyone is welcome to enjoy the parade, food and vendors.  Vendors can call Jessica for info at 318-491-0959.  To enter a float call Jody at 337-789-1173 or Larry at 337-322-6100.

The Village of Anacoco- The Anacoco Community Center will host Santa and Mrs Claus at 530pm Saturday, December 14.  Kids can give their letters to Santa and visit.  Free to all.  Enjoy free hot chocolate and coffee, free hot dogs, chili, cookies and kids activities.  Everyone who comes gets one free photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus.  There is also a chili cookoff with $1000 worth of prize money up for grabs. Chili judging starts at 530pm.  Pre-register for the chili cookoff by calling 337-239-0215.

Vernon Council on Aging- The VCOA will be selling gumbo at the Leesville Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 14…VCOA is located at 200 North Third Street in downtown Leesville.  Doors will open at 3pm. Come by and eat in or take it to go.

Vernon Parish Chamber Orchestra- The Vernon Parish Chamber Orchestra will hold a free Christmas Concert on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m.  The concert will be in the Wooten Theatre in downtown DeRidder.  The public is invited to hear live music, the sounds of the season.  Free and open to the public.