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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T180000
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SUMMARY:Songs of HOPE | Hands of LOVE
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of old hymns and gospel Favorites!\nJoin Parkview Baptist Church for a special evening of old hymns and gospel favorites featuring Cathy Pruitt\, Southern Grace\, and Believers in Christ. Come enjoy a night of music\, worship\, and timeless songs while supporting a ministry that is making a difference in the lives of homeless women in our community. \nThis event benefits The Biscuit Ministry\, a ministry committed to feeding homeless ladies one biscuit at a time. Each morning\, the ministry provides more than just breakfast—it offers biscuits\, water\, snacks\, and a daily Bible reading\, meeting practical needs while sharing hope and encouragement through God’s Word. \nCome enjoy an evening of gospel music and help support The Biscuit Ministry as they continue to remind women in need that they are seen\, cared for\, and not forgotten. You can learn more about this ministry HERE.
URL:https://887thecross.com/event/hands-of-love/
LOCATION:Parkview Baptist Church\, 1001 Forsythe Ave\, Monroe\, LA\, 71201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Event,Community Event,Feature Event
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SUMMARY:MAD-Dash 5K
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2nd annual MAD Dash 5k & One-Mile Fun Run!\nThe Making-A-Difference (MAD) Dash is a 5k to support the Louisiana Cancer Foundation for Cancer Patients here in Northeast Louisiana. (ALL Funds Will Stay in Northeast Louisiana!) \nPacket pick-up on Thursday\, September 24th and Friday\, September 25th. You can pick up your packets between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. (location to be determined). Race day registration will be available on Saturday\, September 26\, 2026\, at the registration tent. \nFor more information or to sign up please go to the website by clicking the link provide under the website description.
URL:https://887thecross.com/event/mad-dash-5k/
LOCATION:Forsythe Park\, 2300 Sycamore Street\, Monroe\, LA\, 71201\, United States
CATEGORIES:5k Walk/Run,Community Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Dealing with Trauma Conference
DESCRIPTION: The Living Well Foundation and R.E.S.E.T. are co-hosting a free two-day Healing After Trauma event on September 25 & 26\, 2026 at Life Church of West Monroe.\nThe R.E.S.E.T. Foundation (Responders Experiencing Support\, Empowerment & Therapy\, Inc.)\nwas founded by first responders in West Monroe in 2025 with one important mission: to help those who spend their lives helping others. R.E.S.E.T. is now a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFirst responders\, military veterans\, and their spouses are invited to the 2nd Annual Dealing with Trauma Conference. The conference is designed to provide encouragement\, education\, hope\, and practical tools for those who have experienced the unique challenges and trauma that can come with serving others. \nThanks to the generous support of the Living Well Foundation and Life Church West Monroe\, conference registration\, meals\, childcare\, a conference T-shirt\, and powerful teaching and encouragement are provided at no cost! Kevin Schroeder of the Mighty Oaks Foundation will serve as the keynote speaker\, with his wife\, Rachel Schroeder\, also sharing during the conference. \nFriday’s session runs from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday’s session runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  \nRegistration is required by Friday\, September 11\, 2026. To register\, click the link provided under the website description.  \nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect\, grow\, and be reminded that you don’t have to fight alone!
URL:https://887thecross.com/event/2nd-annual-dealing-with-trauma-conference/
LOCATION:Life Church in West Monroe\, 118 south Martin Lane\, West Monroe\, LA\, 71292\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,First Responders,Veteran
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260817T175640Z
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SUMMARY:Front Line Strong: Healing After Trauma Conference
DESCRIPTION:If you serve on the front lines or are the spouse of someone who does\, this conference is for you!\nThe Living Well Foundation\, Life Church WM\, and R.E.S.E.T. (Responders Experiencing Empowerment\, Support\, and Therapy\, Inc.) are proud to sponsor this special conference for Police\, Fire\, EMS\, Hospital Staff. Military\, and all others serving on the front lines — as well as their spouses. We are excited to welcome this year’s keynote speakers\, Kevin and Rachel Schroeder\, who will share valuable insight on dealing with trauma from the front lines. The conference is happening on September 25th from 6-9 pm and September 26th from 9 am – 1 pm.  \nCome be encouraged\, equipped\, and reminded that you don’t have to face the effects of trauma alone! Childcare is covered\, but space is limited! So\, don’t wait to register!
URL:https://887thecross.com/event/front-line-strong-healing-after-trauma-conference/
LOCATION:Life Church in West Monroe\, 118 south Martin Lane\, West Monroe\, LA\, 71292\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T193000
DTSTAMP:20260915T145042Z
CREATED:20260914T192154Z
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SUMMARY:Highways and Hedges Outreach
DESCRIPTION:Come out and be a part of this great move of God!\nJoin us for a powerful time of fellowship and community outreach! There will be food and drinks provided\, but most importantly\, the Word of God will be preached! Everyone is welcome to this FREE event! Bring your friends and family and come expecting God to move! Let’s come together\, reach the community\, and be a blessing to others. \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://887thecross.com/event/highways-and-hedges-outreach/
LOCATION:Gator Park\, 400 Mitchell Ln.\, West Monroe\, LA\, 71292\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Family Event,Local Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T143000
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SUMMARY:Chili Dog Fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 3rd Annual Chili Dogs Fundraiser!\n\nHalf of the proceeds from the chili dog sales will be given to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The Front-Line Youth Ministry of First Methodist at West Monroe will also be at Coney Island Connection that day selling baked sweets for St. Jude as well! You can enjoy dining at the diner or order your chili dogs and get your baked sweets to go. Bayoutique in West Monroe will have a T-Shirt Bar st the event selling T-Shirts with decals of your choice!  All proceeds of their sales will be given to St. Jude.  We hope to see you there!
URL:https://887thecross.com/event/chili-dog-fundraiser-for-st-jude-childrens-research-hospital/
LOCATION:Coney Island Connection\, 2635 North 7th Street\, West Monroe\, LA\, 71291\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Fundraiser
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T190000
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SUMMARY:Career and Opportunity Expo
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open!\nThe I-20 Career & Opportunity Expo will bring employers\, job seekers\, educational institutions\, workforce partners\, and community resources together for an evening focused on employment\, advancement\, and what comes next. \nAdmission is FREE for attendees\, and the event will include career opportunities\, educational resources\, professional connections\, and door prizes throughout the evening. \nJob Seekers: \nFree resume building and career services will be on site to help you! \nParticipants are encouraged to dress professionally\, bring multiple copies of their résumé\, and come prepared to speak with employers about their experience\, interests\, and career goals. \nTo register\, click the link provided under the website description.
URL:https://887thecross.com/event/career-and-opportunity-expo/
LOCATION:West Monroe Convention Center\, 901 Ridge Avenue\, West Monroe\, LA\, 71291
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Job Fair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T130000
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SUMMARY:Kiroli Park Day
DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family and get ready to jump\, play\, and celebrate at Kiroli Park!\n  \nBring the whole family and get ready to jump\, play\, and celebrate at Kiroli Park! This family fun day will be filled with bounce houses\, an obstacle course\, a foam play area\, live music\, children’s activities\, event prizes\, community vendors and more. Come hungry—local food trucks will also be serving up plenty of delicious options available for purchase. Dozens of community groups will be on site with fun\, family engagement!\n\nWhether your kids want to bounce\, race through the obstacle course\, dive into the foam or dance along with the music\, there will be something fun waiting around every corner.\n\nAdmission and family activities are free\, so invite your friends\, bring the kids and spend the day celebrating one of our community’s most treasured places.
URL:https://887thecross.com/event/kiroli-park-day/
LOCATION:Kiroli Park\, 820 Kiroli Road\, West Monroe\, LA\, 71291\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Family Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T103000
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SUMMARY:Faster Pastor Jeff's Run for St. Jude
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2nd Annual Faster Pastor Jeff’s Run for St. Jude!\nThis is a fun and family-friendly Fun Mile walk/run\, 5K race\, and 10K race that are open to all runners and walkers of all ages and abilities.  This is going to be a fun event for everyone\, and it is for a great cause that Bro. Jeff loves so much!  All funds raised will be for the lifesaving mission of the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  Whether you are racing for a personal best or walking in memory or in honor of a loved one\, every step you take helps ensure that families never receive a bill from St. Jude for their child’s treatment\, travel\, housing\, or food—because all a family should worry about is the love and care their child receives while being treated at St. Jude. \nThis special event will take place in Bro. Jeff’s hometown of Start\, LA.  The Fun Mile walk/run will begin at approximately 7:30 AM\, and the 5K and 10K races will begin at approximately 8:15 AM.  All participants of the Fun Mile walk/run and 5K and 10K races will receive a finisher’s medal. \nOnline registration will close on Thursday\, August 22\, 2026\, at 11:00 AM.  Packet pickup will take place on Friday\, September 11\, 2026\, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM\, at Start Baptist Church in the fellowship hall behind the Worship Center (back parking lot).  Packets can also be picked up on Saturday morning\, September 12\, from 6:30 to 7:15AM.  There will be LIMITED race-day registrations available\, but goodie bags with shirts and finisher medals are not guaranteed to late registrants (those who register after August 22).
URL:https://887thecross.com/event/faster-pastor-jeffs-run-for-st-jude/
LOCATION:Start Baptist Church\, 892 Charelston Drive\, Rayville\, LA\, 71269\, United States
CATEGORIES:1 Mile Walk/Run,10K Walk/Run,5k Walk/Run
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T193000
DTSTAMP:20260824T192924Z
CREATED:20260824T192924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T192924Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Rally | Concert featuring The Apostolic Boys
DESCRIPTION:Youth Rally & Concert Featuring The Apostolic Boys\nJoin us for a Youth Rally featuring Bro. Joel Pace and The Apostolic Boys in concert. Admission is free\, and a meal will be provided following the event. A love offering will be collected to support the CENLA Apostolic Youth Camp. The Apostolic Boys will have music available for purchase at the event. For more information\, call 318-439-0741.
URL:https://887thecross.com/event/youth-rally-concert-featuring-the-apostolic-boys/
LOCATION:Jesus Name Apostolic Church\, 1316 Hwy 555\, Winnsboro\, LA\, 71295\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Event,Concert,Youth Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T090000
DTSTAMP:20260903T171555Z
CREATED:20260903T171555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T171555Z
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SUMMARY:9|11 Never Forget Remembrance Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us September 11th for a remembrance ceremony for the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Below is a letter written by Nell Calloway. \n“Why We Must Remember September 11\, 2021 – 25 Years Later   \nRemembering the Past. Honoring the Sacrifice. Protecting the Future.  \nEvery September 11\, we pause to remember a day that changed America forever. On September 11\, 2001\, our nation experienced one of the darkest days in its history. Nearly 3\,000 innocent people lost their lives. Families lost loved ones. First responders ran toward danger while others were running away. Many Americans answered the call to military service in the years that followed. Their stories remind us that service is not always about being in the spotlight. It is about being willing to do what needs to be done when your country or your fellow citizens need you. That lesson is as important today as it was in 2001. \nBut 9/11 is not only a story about tragedy. It is also a story about courage\, sacrifice\, service\, and Americans coming together. That is why we must remember. \nFor those of us who lived through September 11\, 2001\, the memories remain vivid. We remember where we were when we heard the news. We remember watching the events unfold and wondering what would happen next. We remember the fear\, uncertainty\, and sadness. But we also remember something else. We remember Americans helping one another. \nWe remember firefighters\, police officers\, paramedics\, doctors\, nurses\, military personnel\, and ordinary citizens answering the call to help. We remember people standing in line to donate blood\, communities supporting grieving families\, and Americans displaying the flag and coming together as one nation. In the days following 9/11\, the differences that often divided Americans seemed much smaller than the things we shared. We were Americans first. \nThere is another important reason to remember 9/11 today. A growing number of young Americans were born after September 11\, 2001. To them\, 9/11 is history—not a memory. That makes our responsibility even greater. For some\, not even a memory\, we have visitors today ask\, “What’s 9/11?” \nSeptember 11 did not end on September 11. Its effects continue to influence national security\, military service\, aviation security\, public safety\, law enforcement\, building safety\, foreign policy\, and the lives of countless families. \nRemembering can bring us together. Perhaps one of the most important lessons of September 11 is the importance of unity. For a brief time\, Americans remembered that we were all part of something bigger than ourselves. Neighbors helped neighbors. Strangers helped strangers. Communities came together. The American flag appeared everywhere. That spirit should not have to wait for another tragedy. We can choose to carry it forward. We can disagree without being divided. We can serve our communities. We can respect the sacrifices made by others. \nAnd we can teach our children that being an American comes with responsibilities as well as freedoms. \nAt the Chennault Aviation & Military Museum\, we believe deeply in the responsibility to preserve history. We tell the stories of Americans who served in conflicts throughout our nation’s history—from the Revolutionary War to the conflicts of today. We do this because we understand that freedom is never free. \nEvery generation has a responsibility to remember the generations that came before it. September 11 is no different. We owe it to the victims. We owe it to the first responders. We owe it to the military men and women who served and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. We owe it to their families who carried the weight of that sacrifice long after the headlines faded. \nAnd we owe it to the young people who will inherit the responsibility of protecting and preserving the freedoms we enjoy. \nThis September 11\, take a moment to remember. Remember the lives lost. Remember the heroes. \nWe remember because they mattered. We remember because their stories matter. We remember so that they are never forgotten.”
URL:https://887thecross.com/event/911-never-forget-remembrance-ceremony/
LOCATION:Chennault Aviation and Military Museum\, 701 Kansas Lane\, Monroe\, LA\, 71203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Veteran
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T110000
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SUMMARY:First Responders Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual First Responders Luncheon!\nOur First Responders dedicate themselves to protecting and serving our community every day. This fall\, the Chamber is proud to recognize these local heroes at our First Responders Luncheon\, and we’re inviting our members to help make this special event possible. \nThere are three meaningful ways you can get involved: \nBecome a Sponsor\nHelp us honor those who serve our community through an event sponsorship. Sponsorship opportunities are available at $250 and $750\, offering your business visibility while demonstrating your support for our local police officers\, firefighters\, EMS personnel\, dispatchers\, and other first responders. Sponsorship can be reserved on our events page or by simply contacting the chamber! \nWrite a Letter of Appreciation\nA heartfelt note can make a lasting impact. We’re collecting thank-you notes (notecard sized and handwritten) from Chamber members to include in each first responder’s luncheon gift box. Whether it’s a few sentences or a full page\, your words of encouragement and gratitude will help remind our first responders how much they’re appreciated. Our goal is to have more than one personal note per lunch so feel free to contribute up to the full 550 list! Note: We will need these notes no later than September 8th at the Chamber Office for pre-packaging. \nVolunteer to Assemble Gift Boxes\nWe’re looking for a limited number of volunteers to help assemble the appreciation packets and boxed lunches before the event. It’s a great opportunity to serve alongside fellow Chamber members and play a hands-on role in recognizing our community’s heroes. We ask that each volunteer group limit their numbers to less 5 per organization to give as many organizations the opportunity to participate as possible.  Volunteer shifts are from 8:30am-10:30am on September 11th at Ouachita Parish Schools Office. Sign up online at our events page or call the Chamber for details! \n To learn more about the event\, visit our website linked under the website description.
URL:https://887thecross.com/event/first-responders-luncheon/
LOCATION:The Commons – OPSB\, 1600 North 7th Street\, West Monroe\, LA\, 71291\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber of Commerce,Volunteer,West Monroe Chamber of Commerce
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260914T175629Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T175629Z
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SUMMARY:Fatima Forward: Walking in Truth and Grace
DESCRIPTION:Choose your date. Make your impact. Change a life today!\nOur Lady of Fatima Catholic School is on a mission to raise the remaining $50\,000 needed for student tuition assistance. Each date on the calendar represents a donation amount. Choose a date\, make the corresponding donation\, and help provide tuition assistance to our students. This fundraiser will be happening the entire month of September 2026. The link to donate is provided under the website description. Thank you for partnering with us to make a difference in the life of students.
URL:https://887thecross.com/event/fatima-forward-walking-in-truth-and-grace/
LOCATION:Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School\, 3202 Franklin St.\, Monroe\, LA\, 71201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christian School,Education,Fundraiser
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