The Goldonna Cemetery is in need of repairs and upgrades. Answering the call of community service is the Village of Goldonna and area residents. There will be a Fish Fry Fundraisers on March 16, 2025 at the Town Hall. The cost of the fish plate will be $10.00 and will include fish, fries, hushpuppies and a dessert. The volunteers will be begin serving at 11:00. All proceeds will directly benefit the cemetery. If you are willing to purchase extra plates for the elderly in town please reach out to Eugean Garner at 318-533-5044 or Larry McGee at 318-286-7175. All donations will be accepted as well.
Goldonna Elementary Junior High School continues to collect gently worn uniform tops and bottoms of all sizes to replenish their uniform closet that benefits children in need. They are requesting smaller size bottoms for boys and girls Pre-K to 2nd grade. Donations can be dropped off at the school or you can call the office at 318-727-9449 to arrange pick up. Attendance recovery is held every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 until 5:00, excluding holidays.
The Goldonna Dusty Cut League proceeds with preparations to have a successful season. Tara Ayres, the local coordinator, is seeking players for the 2025 Summer League. The sign up fee is $35.00 for one player, $25 each for two players and $15 for each additional child. The coordinator is collecting names, ages, shirt sizes and parental contact information. For more information or if you would like to make a donation, Tara Ayres can be reached at 318-471-8557.
The date for the Goldonna Baptist Church Annual Skeet Shoot is quickly approaching. It will be held on March 22, 2025 at the 4H Shooting Range in Winnfield, Louisiana. The event will offer five shooting locations and one thrower location. Shooters will supply their own ammo and safety gear. The skeet shoot will have three divisions. Junior (17 and younger), a Ladies division and Senior division. The entry fee is $25 will all proceeds will be benefitting the Operation Children Child efforts of the church. For more information, donations and sponsorships, please call Pastor Ben Dupree at 318-663-0302.
The Goldonna Baptist Church Youth will also be holding a Fishing Tournament on March 29 2025 at daylight and ending at 2:00pm at the Grand Bayou Reservoir. You can register early or at the boat launch on the day of the tournament. There will be prizes awarded for the smallest bass and penalty for dead fish. Please contact Pastor Ben Dupree for more information.
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