By VPJ Staff
Now that the weather is more conducive to outdoor activities, everyone has planned events that the whole family can enjoy together. The month of April is a great kick start to the coming summer.
The Leesville Mayor’s Women’s Commission and the Leesville Junior League will spearhead the Annual Spring Cean up in the city, Saturday, April 5. This is a great way to start the statewide Clean Up the Boot campaign during the month. The Leesville Art Park will serve as HQ for the event, with teams fanning out over the city to grab trash. There are cash prizes for top trash-gathering teams and free hot dogs for all for lunch. Show up at 9 a.m. to get the party started.
Nearly every civic group in Vernon Parish will invest time in the Spring Fling, Saturday, April 12, at beautiful Dogwood Park. The Pilot Club will begin the day with a walk to bring awareness to Alzheimer’s. The day will be full of fun for all ‘til 2 p.m. Food trucks will be on hand. You can enjoy live music, a story walk for kids, an art space, pictures with the Easter Bunny, and much more. It’s all free and open to the community.
The Village of Anacoco will host their 21st Annual Spring Parade and Festival April 12. The parade rolls at 11 a.m. with lots of throws. The fun begins at 9 a.m. with vendors, activities and good food. Contact Anacoco Town Hall at 337-239-0215 to enter a unit in the parade.
The City of Leesville will host a Spring Music Festival Saturday, April 19, beginning at 5 p.m. Put your lawn chairs up at the Polk Outdoor Theater Stage on East Texas and enjoy the Casey Peveto Band, fresh off their performance at the Iowa Rabbit Festival. Come for an evening of rocking country music, food trucks and kids’ activities. It’s all free and open to the public.
Friday, April 25, GALLERY ONElllELEVEN will host the 3rd Annual Art of the Eat fundraiser in downtown Leesville, which this year features a Couchon de Lait (pig roast) and a catfish fry, plus live music in the street and a chance to raise funds for the Leesville Art Park. Tickets are currently available from Gallery patrons.
That’s just April in our sleepy little town. Wait until Mayfest hits May 2-3 in its new location at the fairgrounds. BIG FUN-BIG MUSIC-BIG FOOD! Hope to see you and the family out and about!