On Saturday, March 30th, the Village of Goldonna will celebrate Easter. They will host their annual Easter Egg-stravaganza at 2:00 at the Town Hall and Park. Children under the age of 12 will be able to show off their egg hunting skills and take pictures with the Easter Bunny. Refreshments are also available.
Goldonna Baptist Church will be hosting a Skeet Shoot on March 30th with all proceeds benefitting the Operation Christmas Child mission. resume their Operation Christmas Child collections for 2024. There will be adult divisions and youth divisions. The entry fee is $25 and lunch will be provided. Participants will need to provide their own gun, ammo, and protective gear. The event will be held at the 4H Shooting Range located at 8882 Highway 34 between Winnfield and Atlanta.
The church is asking for local businesses to consider donating an item for the winner’s prize package. Donors will be recognized on the day of the event as well as social media “shoutouts”. Please contact Pastor Ben Dupree at 318-663-0302 if you want to participate or donate prizes.
Goldonna Baptist Church Youth is hosting a Revival April 5th through the 7th with Luke Hockenjos as the guest minister. Broken Vessels will lead the music. Friday and Saturday evening services will begin at 6:30 at the school auditorium. Sunday services will begin at 10:00 and will be followed by a luncheon fellowship.
One of our very own, former Mayor, Jenny Garner Smith, needs our help. Smith has unexpectedly fallen ill and is hospitalized in Fort Worth, Texas. She has an incredibly long road ahead of her and mounting expenses as she is unable to work. Her husband, Wade, has not left her side. A love fund has been established at BOM Bank. Donations can be accepted at any branch in Texas or Louisiana. Family and friends have also started selling raffles tickets for $10 each. The winner will receive a 30-06 Savage Rifle with a scope. The winner will pick up the item at Nichols of Winnfield. If you would like to purchase a ticket please contact Eugean Garner, Patricia Garner, Courtney Whatley or Reba Phelps.
Goldonna Elementary Junior High School News-
The Good News Club will meet on April 30th from 3:00 until 4:45. After school programs and attendance recovery is held Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays from 3:00 until 5:00. Attending two days of after school programs will excuse one full unexcused absence.
The children will be out for Spring Break from March 29th until April 5th.
The community has also started having their planning meetings in hopes of keeping the Historic Goldonna Elementary Junior High School open. If you would like to help with the efforts please reach out to Eugean Garner at 318-533-5044.
If you have news to share please email Reba Phelps at jreba.phelps@gmail.com
