CALENDAR OF EVENTS

MARCH 2009
DATE LOCATION EVENT
Mar 1-31 Florien Hodges Gardens State Park, over 700 acres of wild & cultivated beauty. Located
14 miles south of Many on Hwy. 171. $5.00 – adults, $4.00 – seniors, FREE for
children 3 yrs & under. 800/354-3523 or 318/586-4020 www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Mar 1-31 Marthaville Listening Library, Rebel State Historic Site, 9am -5pm. 888/677-3600 or
318/472-6255 locally. www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Mar 1-31 Marthaville Salute to Women of Country Music, Rebel State Historic Site, 9am -5pm.
888/677-3600 or 318/472-6255 locally. www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Mar 1-31 Natchitoches Cane River Back Roads Exhibition: Artist Michael Graham, Old Courthouse
Museum, 200 Second St. Monday- Saturday, 9am-5pm. 318/357-2270.

Mar 1-31 Natchitoches March Living History, Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site, 9am-5pm.
888/677-7853 or 318/357-3101 www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Mar 1 Anacoco Animal Magnets, South Toledo Bend State Park, 2pm. 888/398-4770 or
337/286-9075 www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Mar 1 Nacogdoches, TX SFA Music – “Broadway, Movie, and Classic – Orchestra of the Pines,” Cole
Concert Hall, 7:30pm. Tickets – Adults -$15, Seniors -$12, Students - $5. For
more information call 936/468-6407

Mar 1 Toledo Bend Tournament: Bass Masters Weekend Series, Cypress Bend Park, 318/256-4118 or
Susie Anthony 800/259-5253.

Mar 2,9,16,23,30 Zwolle Bingo at St. Joseph’s Catholic Hall on W. Hammond St. Early game starts at 6pm.
Regular game starts at 7:00pm. 318/645-6098

Mar 3 Nacogdoches, TX SFA Choral Union & Women’s Choir, Cole Concert Hall, 7:30pm. For more
information call 936/468-6407

Mar 3,10,17,24,31 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

Mar 4 Nacogdoches, TX SFA Theatre – “If you Give a Pig a Pancake and Other Story Books,” Turner
Auditorium, 9:30am. and 12:00pm. For more information call 936/468-6407

Mar 4,11,18,25 Natchitoches Live Entertainment, The Landing Restaurant, 530 Front Street, 7-10pm. Music
provided by Steve Wells and Friends. 318/352-1579 www.natchitoches.net

Mar 4,11,18,25 Zwolle Bingo at Zwolle V.F.W. building on Hwy. 171 north. Early game
starts at 6:30pm. Regular game starts at 7:00pm. 318/645-9716

Mar 5 Nacogdoches, TX SFA A Capella Choir, Cole Concert Hall, 7:30pm. For more information call
936/468-6407

Mar 5 Toledo Bend Lake Association Meeting, Toledo Bend Lions Club, 7:00pm. 318/256-0967

Mar 5-7 Toledo Bend Tournament: Bass Masters, Cypress Bend Park, 318/256-4118 or Susie Anthony
800/259-5253.

Mar 5,12,19,26 Toledo Bend Coffee Club, Sabine Council on Aging Toledo Center, Hwy 191 ½ mile north of
Toledo Town, 10am-11am. Call 256-0059 for more information.
Mar 6,13,20,27 Hemphill, TX Bingo at Hemphill V.F.W. building on Hwy. 184 west. Early game
starts at 6:30pm. Regular game starts at 7:00pm. 409/787-3913

Mar 6 Nacogdoches, TX First Friday Night, Downtown, 5-8pm. Enjoy late night shopping, live
entertainment, and refreshments served inside the Visitor’s Center,
200 E. Main St.936/559-2573

Mar 6 Nacogdoches, TX SFA’s Swingin’ Axes & Swingin’ Aces Concert, SFA Turner Auditorium,
7:30pm., 936/468-6407

Mar 7 Florien Nature Walk, Hodges Gardens State Park, 10am. 800/354-3523 or
318/586-4020 locally. www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Mar 7 Many The Soldier’s Garden, Fort Jesup State Historic Site, 10am.-2pm. 888/677-5378 or
318/256-4117 locally. www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Mar 7 Nacogdoches, TX SFA Dance – “Parsons Dance Company,” W.M. Turner Auditorium, 7:30pm., $35
for A seating, $29 for B, $17.50 for C. For more information call 936/468-6407.

Mar 7 Toledo Bend Tournament: Logansport Sand Bass Tournament, Logansport, 318/697-0094 or
Susie Anthony 800/259-5253.

Mar 7 Toledo Bend Tournament: Jack Castleberry Memorial Bass Classic, San Miguel, 318/645-6748
or Susie Anthony 800/259-5253.

Mar 7 & 21 Anacoco Going “Green” with Flowers, South Toledo Bend State Park, 2pm. 888/398-4770
or 337/286-9075 www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Mar 7,14,21,28 Mansfield Guided Battlefield Tour, Mansfield State Historic Site, 9am.-4pm.
888/677-6267 or 318/872-1474 www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Mar 7,14,21,28 Many Weekly Tours/Hikes, Fort Jesup State Historic Site, 9am 888/677-5378 or
318/256-4117 locally. www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Mar 7,14,21,28 Broaddus, TX East Texas Jamboree “Branson in Broaddus,” Catfish Junction Theatre, Hwy 147
Broaddus, TX, Matinee -1:00pm, Showtime - 8pm. Admission: Adults - $8,
Children - $4, Group Rates (10 or more) Meal & show for $15, Ron Ferrier
936/635-1686 www.eastexasjamboree.com

Mar 9 Leesville Ricky E. Pittman, a guitarist and vocalist, Vernon Parish Library, 1401 Nolan
Trace, 7pm. Admission is FREE! For more information call 337/239-0666.

Mar 10 Leesville The Glen Miller Band, Leesville High School Auditorium, 7pm. Tickets: $15 –
Adults, $7 – Students. For more information call Vernon Parish Tourism
Commission at 337/238-0783 or 337/397-2127.

Mar 10 Toledo Bend Wildflower Club meeting, 10:00am. Linda Boren 318/256-3451

Mar 12 Nacogdoches, TX SFA Music: 2008 Concerto/Arts Winners – SFA Symphony Orchestra, Cole
Concert Hall, 7:30pm. Tickets – Adults -$10, Seniors -$8, students - $5. For more
information call 936/468-6407

Mar 13-14 Toledo Bend Tournament: Texas Oilman’s Bass Invitational, Cypress Bend Park,
318/256-4118 or Susie Anthony 800/259-5253

Mar 14 Anacoco Homes for the Birds, South Toledo Bend State Park, 2pm. 888/398-4770 or
337/286-9075 www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Mar 14 Many Cane Pole Fishing, Fort Jesup State Historic Site, 9am 888/677-5378 or
318/256-4117 locally. www.crt.state.la.us/parks
Mar 14 Natchitoches Assemblee De La Marine, Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site,
9am-5pm. 888/677-7853 or 318/357-3101 www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Mar 14 Natchitoches French Marine Garrison Duty, Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site,
10am-4pm. 888/677-7853 or 318/357-3101 www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Mar 14-31 Nacogdoches, TX Nacogdoches Azalea Trail, Home of Texas’ largest azalea garden Ruby M. Mize
Azalalea Garden on the campus of Stephen F. Austin State University. Also
enjoy miles of Azalea Driving Trails. 888/653-3788 www.visitnacogdoches.org

Mar 15 Anacoco Froggy Fun, South Toledo Bend State Park, 2pm. 888/398-4770 or
337/286-9075 www.lastateparks.com

Mar 18 Natchitoches Natchitoches Concert Series, Friedman Student Union, NSU Campus, 7:30pm.
Admission: FREE. Call the Folklife Center at318/357-4332 for more information.

Mar 20-21 DeRidder 2nd Annual Gator Rama, 800/738-5534

Mar 20-22 Forest Hill, LA Louisiana Nursery Festival, 8am-6pm. Tim West/Mary Pringle 318/748-6300
www.louisiananurseryfestival.com

Mar 21 Jasper, TX The Azalea Festival, Jasper County Courthouse Square, 9am-4pm. Food,
entertainment, kid’s games, arts & crafts, booths, petting zoo, car show, and
much more. 409/384-2762

Mar 21 Leesville Art Walk, Leesville Office of Community Services, 3rd St. 337/238-0783.

Mar 21 Mansfield Louisiana Burning, Mansfield State Historic Site, 11am & 2pm.
888/677-6267 or 318/872-1474 locally. www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Mar 21 Many Medicinal Herb Garden, Fort Jesup State Historic Site, 10am.-2pm. 888/677-5378
or 318/256-4117 locally. www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Mar 21 Toledo Bend Tournament: Toledo Bend High School Open, San Miguel Park,
318/645-6748 or Susie Anthony 800/259-5253

Mar 21,22,28,29 Florien Native Azalea Hike, Hodges Gardens State Park, 10:30am & 1pm. 800/354-3523
or 318/586-4020 locally. www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Mar 22 Anacoco Nature’s Temperature, South Toledo Bend State Park, 2pm. 888/398-4770 or
337/286-9075 www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Mar 22 Natchitoches Natchitoches/Northwestern Symphony Orchestra, Magale Recital Hall, NSU

Campus, 3pm. Admission: $10 at the door, No reserve seating. Call Anne Stevens
at 318/354-0580 for more information. www.natchitoches.net

Mar 26 Natchitoches Northwestern School of Creative and Performing Arts presents “Company,” by
Stephen Sondheim and George Furth, Theatre West on NSU’s Campus,
7:30-9pm. 318/357-4483

Mar 26 Toledo Bend Tournament: LA Farm Bureau Federation, Cypress Bend Park,
318/256-4118 or Susie Anthony 800/259-5253

Mar 27 Many Ark-La Music Show - A Tribute to Legends, Sabine Theater, 7:30pm.
Rodney Hopkins 318/256-5735

Mar 27-29 Nacogdoches, TX “The Diary of Anne Frank,” Lamp-Lite Theatre, Loop 224 Old Tyler Road, Fri &
Sat -7:30pm., Sun 2:00pm. Tickets – Adults -$15, Seniors -$12, Students - $8. For
more information call 936/564-8300.
Mar 28 Anacoco Door Hangers, South Toledo Bend State Park, 2pm. 888/398-4770 or
337/286-9075 www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Mar 28 Nacogdoches, TX “Little Princess” Garden Party, Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden, 10am & 2pm.
Admission charged, Call Cheryl Boyette at 936/564-7351 for more information.

Mar 28 Nacogdoches, TX “A Bloomin” Volkswagon Show, Festival Plaza, 8am-2pm. FREE admission,
888-653-8636 or 936/564-7351 locally.

Mar 28 Natchitoches 9th Annual Bloomin’ on the Bricks, Downtown, 9am-3pm. Admission: $3 –
Adults, FREE – Children (12 & under) 318/352-2746 or 866/941-MAIN

Mar 28 Natchitoches 8th Annual Art Along the Bricks, Front Street Downtown Historic District, 10am-
6pm. 318/352-1626 www.natchitochesartguild.org

Mar 28 Toledo Bend Tournament: Wal Mart BFL, Cypress Bend Park, 318/256-4118 or Susie Anthony
800/259-5253.

Mar 29 Anacoco Book Marks, South Toledo Bend State Park, 2pm. 888/398-4770 or
337/286-9075 www.crt.state.la.us/parks

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