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CALENDAR OF EVENTSOCTOBER 2008

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Oct 1-31 Anacoco Earthworm Nursery, South Toledo Bend State Park, 888/398-4770 or 337/286-9075 www.lastateparks.com

Oct 1-31 Anacoco Frog Hatchery, South Toledo Bend State Park, 888/398-4770 or 337/286-9075 www.lastateparks.com

Oct 1-31 Anacoco Ladybug Land, South Toledo Bend State Park, 888/398-4770 or 337/286-9075 www.lastateparks.com

Oct 1-31 Anacoco Painted Lady Butterfly Garden, South Toledo Bend State Park,888/398-4770 or 337/286-9075 www.lastateparks.com

Oct 1-31 Anacoco Scavenger Hunt, South Toledo Bend State Park, 888/398-4770 or 337/286-9075 www.lastateparks.com

Oct 1-31 Anacoco Feeding the Birds, South Toledo Bend State Park, 9am. 888/398-4770 or 337/286-9075 www.lastateparks.com

Oct 1-31 Florien Hodges Gardens, 60 acres of seasonal flowers, 225-acre trophy Bass fishing lake.Located 12 miles south of Many on Hwy. 171. $5.00 per person, FREE Seniors (62 and over) and children ages 3 and under. 800/354-3523

Oct 1-31 Natchitoches Michael Yoist, Natchitoches Art Guild and Gallery, 584 Front St. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. Sun 11:30am-3pm. 318/352-1626.

Oct 1-31 Natchitoches BA Cohen Artist Collection Exhibit, Cammie G. Henry Research Center, 3rd floorof the Watson Library, NSU Campus, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. 318/357-4585

Oct 1-31 Robeline Gardens, Los Adaes State Historic Site, 9am-5pm.888/677-5378 or 318/472-9449www.lastatepark.com

Oct 1-25 Natchitoches Cane River Creole Legacy Exhibit, Old Courthouse Museum, 9am-5pm.318/357-2270

Oct 1-3, 29-Nov 1 Natchitoches NSU Theatre & Dance Presents, Romeo & Juliet by David Ives, Theatre Weston NSU Campus, 7:30pm. Admission - $10 per person, Parental Guidancesuggested. Reservations recommended. Call 318/357-4483 for more information.

Oct 1,8,15,22,29 Toledo Bend Coffee Club, Sabine Council on Aging Toledo Center, Hwy 191 mile north ofToledo Town, 10am-11am. Call 256-0059 for more information.

Oct 1,8,15,22,29 Zwolle Bingo at Zwolle V.F.W. building on Hwy. 171 north. Early gamestarts at 6:30pm. Regular game starts at 7:00pm. 318/645-9716

Oct 1,8,15,22,29 Natchitoches Live Entertainment, The Landing Restaurant, 530 Front Street, 7-10pm.Music provided by Steve Wells and Friends. 318/352-1579

Oct 1 Nacogdoches, TX Nacogdoches Farmers Market, 107 Pearl St., 8am-12pm. 936/559-2573.

Oct 1-3 Nacogdoches, TX SFA Theatre Brighton Beach Memoirs, 7:30pm. SFA Turner Auditorium,Recommended for mature audiences, 888/240-ARTS.

Oct 1-4 DeRidder Beauregard Parish Fair, Fairgrounds, Hwy. 171 North, Kay Allen 337/462-3135

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Oct 1-4 Leesville West Louisiana Forestry Festival, Jerry Harvey 337/353-2314

Oct 2 Toledo Bend Lake Association Meeting, Toledo Bend Lions Club, 7:00pm. 318/256-0967

Oct 2-4 Center, TX 2008 East Texas Poultry Festival, Historic Courthouse Square and Courtyard

Oct 2,9,16,23,30 Natchitoches Live Entertainment, The Pioneer Pub, 812 Washington Street, 9pm-12am.Music provided by Hardrick Rivers 800/259-1714

Oct 3,10,17,24,31 Hemphill, TX Bingo at Hemphill V.F.W. building on Hwy. 184 west. Early gamestarts at 6:30pm. Regular game starts at 7:00pm. 409/787-3913

Oct 3,10,17,24,31 Lufkin, TX Entertainment in the Park, Cotton Square Park, Downtown, music groups entertainduring lunch hour from 12-1pm. 936/633-0205.

Oct 3,10,17,24,31 Natchitoches Live Entertainment, The Tin House, 400 St. Denis Street, 6-8pm.Entertainment provided by the Tin House Blues Band. 318/352-6164.

Oct 3 Nacogdoches, TX First Friday Night, Downtown, 6-9pm. Enjoy late night shopping, liveentertainment, and refreshments served inside the Visitors Center,200 E. Main St. Sept. through May 888/653-3788

Oct 3 Nacogdoches, TX SFA Art Lynn Saville: Night Vision, SFA Cole Concert Hall, 888/240-ARTS

Oct 3-4 Robeline Robeline Heritage Festival, Dana Cox 318/476-6088-1207 or Gina Manring318/472-9914 www.robelineheritage.org

Oct 4 Anacoco Natures Temperature, South Toledo Bend State Park, 2pm. 888/398-4770 or 337/286-9075 www.lastateparks.com

Oct 4 Jasper, TX 32ndt Annual Fall Festival, Courthouse Square, 409/384-2762

Oct 4 Lufkin, TX 17th Annual Pineywoods Purgatory Bike Ride, Pitser Garrison Civic Center,Registration opens at 6am. Ride begins at 8am. 936/699-2960

Oct 4 Natchitoches Return to the 50s, Downtown, 8am-8pm. Classic Car Show, 50s Music, outdoor Movie, concessions, & shopping. Sandra Dickens 318/352-1993 or J. Michael318/357-8900.www.natchitoches.net

Oct 4 Natchitoches 16th Annual Natchitoches Christmas Angel Pageant, Magale Recital Hall NSU Campus, 2pm. Admission: Adults -$3, Children under 12 - $1. Call318/352-6894 for more information.www.natchitoches.net

Oct 4,11,18 Nacogdoches, TX Downtown Guided Walking Tour, Downtown Historic District, Departs at10:30am. $2 per person. 888/653-3788

Oct 4,11,18 Mansfield Guided Battlefield Tour, Mansfield State Historic Site, 9am.-4pm.888/677-6267 or 318/872-1474www.lastateparks.com

Oct 4,11,18,25 Broaddus, TX East Texas Jamboree Branson in Broaddus, Catfish Junction Theatre, Hwy 147Broaddus, TX, Matinee -1:00pm, Showtime - 8pm. Admission: Adults - $8,Children - $4, Group Rates (10 or more) Meal & show for $15, Ron Ferrier936/635-1686 www.eastexasjamboree.com

Oct 6 & 13 Natchitoches The Creole Identity Classes, Natchitoches Parish Library, 450 Second St.Monday- Saturday, 6:30-8:30pm. Registration will begin August 20, 2008.Advance registration is recommended. Call Amy Walmsley 318/357-3280.

Oct 6,13,20,27 Zwolle Bingo at St. Josephs Catholic Hall on W. Hammond St. Early game starts at 6pm.Regular game starts at 7:00pm. 318/645-6098

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Oct 7 Nacogdoches, TX SFA Wind Ensemble, W.M. Turner Auditorium, 7:30pm. , 888/240-ARTS.

Oct 7 Robeline Archaeology at Los Adaes, Los Adaes State Historic Site, 10am-4pm.For more information call 318/472-9449.www.lastateparks.com

Oct 7,14,21,28 Toledo Bend Bingo at D.A.V. building on Hwy. 191. Early game starts at 6:30pm.Regular game starts at 7:00pm. 318/256-6057

Oct 8-12 Nacogdoches, TX Pineywoods Fair, Nacogdoches County Expo, Loop 224 Fairway, Nightly.936/564-0849 www.nacexpo.net

Oct 9-11 Zwolle 33rdAnnual Zwolle Tamale Festival, Zwolle Festival Grounds, ParadeSat. 11am. 318/645-6988 www.zwollela.net

Oct 10 Anacoco Animal Magnets, South Toledo Bend State Park, 2pm. 888/398-4770 or 337/286-9075 www.lastateparks.com

Oct 10 Mansfield Fall School Day, Mansfield State Historic Site, 9am-12;30pm, 888/677-6267 or 318/872-1474 locally.www.lastateparks.com

Oct 10 Nacogdoches, TX SFAs Swingin Axes & Swingin Aces Concert, SFA Turner Auditorium,7:30pm., 936/468-6407

Oct 10 Nacogdoches, TX SFA Theatre: The Red Key, Downstage Theatre, 7:30pm. $3. 888/240-ARTS.

Oct 10 & 17 Natchitoches Art Walk, Downtown, Call the Guild for more information. 318/352-1626.

Oct 10-12 Melrose St Augustine Catholic Church Fair, 2250 Hwy 484 across from MelrosePlantation, Fish Fry & Bingo, authentic Creole Cuisine, games, music, turkeyshoot, and jaunt through historic Isle Brevelle. Fri 6-10pm., Sat. - 8am-11pm.Sun 10am-7pm. 800/259-1714www.natchitoches.net

Oct 10-12 Natchitoches Annual Pilgrimage Tour, Historic Landmark District, 800/259-1714www.natchitochesfalltour.com

Oct 11 Anacoco Homes for the Birds, South Toledo Bend State Park, 2pm. 888/398-4770 or 337/286-9075 www.lastateparks.com

Oct 11 Many Cane Pole Fishing, Fort Jesup State Historic Site, 9am.888/677-5378 or 318/256-4117 locally. www.lastateparks.com

Oct 11 Many Settlers Day, Fort Jesup State Historic Site, 10am-3pm. 888/677-5378 or 318/256-4117 locally. www.lastateparks.com

Oct 11 Nacogdoches, TX SFA Theatre: The Red Key, Downstage Theatre, 2:00pm. $3. 888/240-ARTS.

Oct 11 Natchitoches Folk Concert & Boogie on the Bricks, Downtown, 10am-10pm. 318/352-2746

Oct 11 Natchitoches Cane River Green Market Fall Harvest, downtown, 9am-1pm. For moreinformation call 318/352-2746www.canerivermarket.com

Oct 11 & 16 Florien Garden Troughs, Hodges Gardens State Park, 9am. 800/354-3523 or 318/586-4020 locally.www.lastateparks.com

Oct 11, 18 & 30 Florien Seepage Bog, Hodges Gardens State Park, 1pm. 800/354-3523 or 318/586-4020locally. www.lastateparks.com

Oct 11-12 Nacogdoches, TX Millards Flea Market, 2nd weekend of the month, US 59 North, Dawn to dusk,936/564-4490

Oct 12 Anacoco Natures Pictures, South Toledo Bend State Park, 2pm. 888/398-4770 or

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For further information or to have events included in the monthly Calendar of Events call the author, Cheryl Ebarb, atToledo Bend Tourist Center 800/259-5253 or 318/256-4114 locally. www.toledo-bend.com/srala