By Reba Phelps

The Village of Goldonna has come together to support Lydia and the Sanfillipo Foundation. Several area businesses have joined forces to create a basket raffle.

The much converted prizes include gift certificates, gifts from local businesses, deer processing, fishing baits, discount on a live Christmas tree, an Engel ice chest and much more. Tickets are available at The Stand or The Store for $10 each. The drawing will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 26. Contact Kristen Dupree to purchase through Cash-App.

Fundraisers are still underway to help cover the expenses of the Christmas in the Park Festival. The Village will host a Split the Pot that promises to split the winnings with one lucky winner. Tickets can be purchased at The Store or from Eugean Garner or Reed Franklin. The drawing will be held at the end of the festival.

The Christmas in the Park Parade will happen on Dec. 13 and the Village is looking for participants. Contact Tanya Weaver at 318-413-4116 to register a float. They are accepting marching bands, beauty queens, politicians, churches and children’s marching groups.

There are still vendor spots available at the cost of $20. Contact Barbara Stewart at 318-663-1383 or Sharlene Settle at 318-481-4153 to reserve a spot.

The Village will also host their Annual Gingerbread House contest. The houses will be displayed at Christmas in the Park, and more details will be announced soon.

Goldonna Baptist Church recently held their annual Thanksgiving dinner while they prayed over their one hundred seventy Operation Christmas Child boxes. These boxes will soon make their trek around the globe to bless children worldwide.

Goldonna Assembly of God will be hosting Terry Terrell on Friday, Dec. 5 at 6 pm. It will be a fun night of worship and Bible Study. The public is invited to attend.

If you have news to share please contact Reba Phelps at 318-332-4260 or jreba.phelps@gmail.com