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 The Pointe Coupee Chamber of Commerce wishes you and your family a very happy and safe Independence Day!
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Independence Day Celebration
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The Landing - July 4th
Weekend.
Friday, July 1st
8:00pm
- Matt Kayda Trio
Saturday, July 2nd
2:00pm
- Bonnie & Clyde
9:00pm
- United We Jam
Sunday, July 3rd
1:00pm
- Mike Hogan
9:00pm -
Jacye Guerin
Monday, July 4th
12:00pm - Buck Langston and Andrew Gaultier - The Strangers
Visit their website by clicking here
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Old River Fireworks Celebration
Join us for fireworks at Old River Landing on Sunday, July 3, 2016 on beautiful Old River located at 6774, La., Hwy. 419, Batchelor, LA 70715. Festivities include great food, beverages, music, and a firework display over beautiful Old River, in front of Old River Landing. For more information contact: (225) 492-3474 or visit:
www.oldriverlanding.com
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National Barrel Race Competition (NBHA)
Held at the Pointe Coupee Parish Multi-Use Center located a 1400 Major Parkway, in New Roads, LA 70760 on July 10, 2016. Festivities begin at 9 a.m. and various competitions will be held throughout the day. Fees apply to compete, but free for spectators. For more information contact: (225) 718-2438.
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Join us for the 3rd annual
Farmers Economic Summit
July 20th
Innis Library Conference Center
6444 Highway 1 - Innis, LA
11:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M.
Guest Speaker: Kurt Guidry
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r. Guidry is the Gilbert Durbin Professor of Agricultural Economics in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness with the LSU Agricultural Center. Dr. Guidry joined the LSU Agricultural Center in 1997 with a 100% Extension appointment with primary responsibilities in the areas of farm management and marketing focused on the soybean and feed grain industries in the state. Since that time, Dr. Guidry has expanded his program areas covering most of the major row crop and livestock commodities in the state as well as also focusing on the areas of risk and financial management and agricultural policy. As part of his extension program, Dr. Guidry has developed more than 200 extension publications and newsletters and has made more than 300 presentations to producer groups and at professional meetings. Dr. Guidry received his B.S. degree in AgriBusiness from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 1991. He received his M.S. degree from Louisiana State University in 1993 and his Ph.D. degree from Oklahoma State University in 1997, both in Agricultural Economics.
Sponsored By: PC Farmers Coop, Pointe Coupee Electric and Regions Bank
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Best Of The Best Bands Fest Fundraiser & Classic Car Show
July 24, 2016
1400 Major Parkway, New Roads, LA 70760
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Band Line Up:
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:00 am - 9:30 am CRS & Forgetfuls with Mason McClain
9:45 am - 10:15 am Sheriff Bud Torres with Shelby Moses and Nelson Blanchard
10:30 am - 11:00 am Rockin' Randall & Natural Satisfaction Band
11:15 am - 11:45 am
LA Sunshine Band with Binky Glindmeyer
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Dale Sellars & Backroads Band with Mark Allement
12:45 pm - 1:15 pm Gary Bello & Friends
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm LaRouge Band with Darren & Glenn Delatte Jr.
2:15 pm - 2:45 pm Da Mello Band
Music Break 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Auction will be held during music break.
4:15 pm - 4:45 pm JC Melancon & Bayou Rock Band
5:00pm - 5:30 pm La II Band with Kurt Pourciau
5:45 pm - til The Legendary Original Boogie Kings featuring Christopher John, Warren Storm, Willie Tee, and Tommy G
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Other festivities will include Pointe Coupee Cruiser Car Show, 50/50 Raffle, Inflatable's for children, auction, fantastic foods, such as; Jambalaya dinners, hamburgers, hot dogs, desserts, & beverages. All proceeds will be given to a locally well known to Pointe Coupee Parish musician; Mr. Clarence Lindsly for his medical expenses. This event was coordinated by his fellow Louisiana musicians and brothers that share the passion of music. Clarence has shared his talents with playing music with others throughout the parish and state and this event is a tribute to him for his dedication to music. Clarence is known in our parish for his dedicaton to music and devotion to his very own Racoon Band. For more information contact: 225-718-2854. and hash tag search/visit; clbenefit on Facebook page. Fun for All!
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Ongoing Events In The Parish
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Handmade Craft Market
will be held every first and third Saturday each month on Main Street, New Roads, LA and in Winn Dixie Parking Lot, Corner of False River Drive and Hospital Road in New Roads, LA Festivities include handmade Arts & Crafts from various vendors. Booths will open at 8 a.m. & close at 4 p.m. For more information contact:
(225) 718-0336, (225) 718-0336, (225) 718-7127, or (225) 718-7970.
Tuesday Night Bass Fishing Tournaments
will be held every Tuesday Night until the final classic tournament at the New Roads Public Boat Dock, Morrison Parkway. Tournament begins at 6 p.m. and will end at 9 p.m. Entry fees apply to fish the tournament and fishermen must qualify to fish the final "Classic tournament on September 27, 2016. For more information contact: Rodney Higginbothom @ (225) 240-0174
Friday Night Cookie Jar Bass Fishing Tournaments
will be held every Friday night until the fall final classic tournament. The tournament starts at 7 p.m. and will end at 12 a.m. Fishermen will weigh in at LA Express Boat Dock in Jarreau, LA 70749. Entry fees apply, but weigh in is free for spectators. For more information contact: Guy Perkins (225) 293-3402 or E-mail: [email protected]
Friday Night Golf Scramble
will begin Every Friday starting in March at 5:30 pm. at the False River Country Club located at 13875 Patin Dyke Roads, Ventress, LA 70783. Open to members and non members. For more information contact: (225) 638-6309 or email: [email protected].
Reserve a YOLO Board or Wavepad at False River Paddle Club.
2 hours - $30
4 hours - $45 (half-day)
8 hours - $65 (full day)
*overnight and weekend rentals also available.
False River Paddle Club, LLC
108 Main St.
New Roads, LA 70760
Phone: 225.281.2315 or 318.421.9144
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Do you have an upcoming event that you would like featured on our newsletter? Please send detailed informaiton to [email protected].
Pointe Coupee Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 555
New Roads, Louisiana 70760
(225) 638-3500
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