CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MAY 2021
May 1 Toledo Bend Toledo Bend Army Rec Site Bass Tournament; Ft. Polk NWR Toledo Bend Recreation Center, 1310 Army Recreation Rd., Florien, LA. Open to the Public, Entry Fee: $40 per boat, $5 per person for big bass. Leave at safe light; weigh in at 3 pm; Call 318-565-4235 or 318-565-4484 for more information.
May 1 Many Jack Corley Memorial Benefit Golf Tournament, Cypress Bend Resort, 2000 Cypress Bend Parkway, Many, LA; 9:00 am; Proceeds will benefit SMC Youth Recreational Park. For more information, please contact Lacey Malmay at 318-947- 0021 or [email protected]
May 1 San Miguel 14th Annual Toledo Bend Children’s Fishing Derby, San Miguel Park Pavilion, 381 San Miguel Road, Zwolle, LA; 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, ages 3-15, bring a fishing pole/rod & reel and bait. Complimentary lunch will be served.
May 1 San Miguel Toledo Bend Christian Anglers; San Miguel Park, 381 San Miguel Rd., Zwolle, LA; For more info, call Danny Warmack at 318-315-0173
May 1 Oakridge North LA Junior Fishing League; Oakridge SRA Park, 316 Oak Ridge Park Road, Mansfield, LA; For more information, visit their website at www.nljfishingleague.com
May 4 Many Cocktails & Canvas Mother-Daughter Special; Bayou Crawfish Restaurant, 650 San Antonio Ave., Many, LA; 6 pm – 8 pm; $40 per person (includes paint supplies, meal & cocktails); To reserve your spot, call Jennifer at 318-431-1503 or visit Bayou Crawfish’s Facebook page
May 4 Many Book to Art Club at Sabine Parish Library, 705 Main Street, Many, LA; 5:00 pm
May 5 Zwolle Bingo at Zwolle V.F.W. building on Hwy. 171 north. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, only the first 92 players to arrive will be allowed in. Doors open at 4:00 pm; early game starts at 6:30 pm; regular game starts at 7:00 pm; 318-645-9716
May 7 – 8 Many Sale on the Trail, Over 100 miles of bargains along the El Camino Real, Louisiana Highway 6 and Texas Highway 21 from Natchitoches to Nacogdoches. For more info, call Sabine Parish Tourist Commission at 318-256-5880.
May 7 Many Sabine Speedway Friday Night Racing, 470 Long Road, Many, LA; Racing begins at 8:00 pm; For more information, call 936-525-0838 or visit www.sabinespeedway.com. May 8 San Miguel Fishing for Souls Bass Tournament; San Miguel Park, 381 San Miguel Rd., Zwolle, LA; $100 Entry fee per boat (1-2 angler teams); 1st Cast-5:45 am; Scales open-2 pm; Weigh in-3 pm; Register online at Eventbrite.com or in person on May 7th at North Toledo Bend State Park from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Call Mark at 318-469-2861 for more information.
May 8 Toledo Bend 42nd Annual Take A Kid Fishing Bream Tournament; Toledo Bend Lake- weigh-in by noon at Huxley Bay Marina, 12925 FM 2694, Shelbyville, TX; Free event for kids 3-15; For more information, call Center Broadcasting Company at 936-598- 3304 or visit www.cbc-radio.com
May 8 Cypress Bend Crappie for Cash; Cypress Bend Park, 3462 Cypress Bend Dr., Many, LA; $125.00 per Team. Contact Susie Wright at 318- 256-4112 or 80-259-5253 for more information
May 8 Many Movies in Many presents Dora and the Lost City of Gold; Many Community Center, 675 San Antonio Ave., Many, LA; Doors open at 6:00 pm; Showtime at 7:00 pm; Admission is Free! Popcorn and drinks - $1.00; Please wear a mask & practice social distancing.
May 8 Toledo Town LIVE MUSIC: Gus Johnson & the River Katz; Gilligan’s Crawfish & Grill, LLC, 44 Spring Street, Many, LA, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm, $10 cover charge; For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/gilliganscrawfish
May 8 Zwolle Zwolle Loggers & Forestry Festival Trail Ride; Zwolle Festival Grounds, 1100 S. Main Street, Zwolle, LA, Trail Ride will leave at 2:00 pm; Admission: 16 & older-$10 per person; 15 & younger-$5.00 per person. For more information, please contact Monk Sepulvado at 318-332-8140
May 8 Ft. Jesup Tea Party at Fort Jesup State Historic Site; Fort Jesup, 32 Geoghagan Road, Many, LA; 11:00 am – 1:00 pm; Pre- registration is required due to limited seating; $10 per person (includes light lunch & several varieties of tea). For more info, call Mary Beth Tarver at 318-332-9901 or visit www.toledobendlakecountry.com/evemt/.
May 12 Zwolle Bingo at Zwolle V.F.W. building on Hwy. 171 north. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, only the first 92 players to arrive will be allowed in. Doors open at 4:00 pm; early game starts at 6:30 pm; regular game starts at 7:00 pm; 318-645-9716
May 14-16 Cypress Bend Sealy Outdoors Big Bass Splash; Cypress Bend Park, 3462 Cypress Bend Dr., Many, LA; Online registration is open; “Early Bird” deadline is May 4th; Awards ceremony Sunday at 2:30 pm; Visit www.sealyoutdoors.com for registration info. Register in person at Cypress Bend Park - Thursday, May 13th from 10 am – 8 pm; Friday, Sat & Sunday from 5 am – 6 am May 14 Many Sabine Motor Speedway Friday Night Racing, 470 Long Road, Many, LA; Racing begins at 8:00 pm; For more information, call 936-525-0838 or visit www.sabinespeedway.com.
May 15 San Miguel North LA Junior Fishing League; San Miguel Park, 381 San Miguel Rd., Zwolle, LA; For more information, visit their website at www.nljfishingleague.com or Facebook at www.facebook.com/juniorfishingleague
May 15 Toledo Town LIVE MUSIC: Bernie Allen; Gilligan’s Crawfish & Grill, LLC, 44 Spring Street, Many, LA, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm, $15 cover charge; Visit https://www.facebook.com/gilliganscrawfish for more information.
May 15 & 16 Toledo Bend American Bass Anglers District 111 Bass Tournament; Toledo Bend Army Rec. Site, 1310 Recreation Rd., Florien; $70 Entry Fee; $10 Big Bass; For more information, call 256-232-0406 or visit www.drawtrail.com.
May 18 Many Cocktails & Canvas with artist, Shanna Gaspard; Bayou Crawfish Restaurant, 650 San Antonio Avenue, Many, LA; 6 pm – 8 pm; $40 per person (includes painting supplies, meal & 2 cocktails); To reserve your spot, call Jennifer at Bayou at 318-431-1503 or visit Bayou Crawfish’s Facebook page
May 19 Zwolle Bingo at Zwolle V.F.W. building on Hwy. 171 north. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, only the first 92 players to arrive will be allowed in. Doors open at 4:00 pm; early game starts at 6:30 pm; regular game starts at 7:00 pm; 318-645-9716
May 21 Many Sabine Speedway Friday Night Racing, 470 Long Road, Many, LA; Racing begins at 8:00 pm; For more information, call 936-525-0838 or visit www.sabinespeedway.com.
May 22 Toledo Bend Sportsman Bass Club of SWLA Tournament; Big Bass Marina, 363 Big Bass Lane, Many, LA; Visit their website at https://www.sportsman-bassclub.com for more info.
May 22 San Miguel Park Ross Grainger Memorial Bass Tournament, San Miguel Park, 381 San Miguel Road, Zwolle, LA; Entry fee is $250 per boat; Visit www.rossgranger.org/events for more information.
May 22 Toledo Town LIVE MUSIC: Lee Roy Thomas performing at Gilligan’s Crawfish & Grill, LLC, 44 Spring Street, Many, LA, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm, $15 cover charge; For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/gilliganscrawfish
May 22 Logansport Slim’s Open Bowfishing Tournament; Garrett’s Park, Logansport, LA; Entry fee: $250 per team (1-4 man teams) Call Dewayne at 318-315-0792 for more information
May 22 Many Movies in Many presents Memorial Day; Many Community Center, 675 San Antonio Ave., Many, LA; Doors open at 6 pm; Showtime at 7:00 pm; Admission is Free! Popcorn and drinks are $1.00; Please wear a mask & practice social distancing.
May 25 Cypress Bend SCOA’s Older Americans Month Annual Picnic, Cypress Bend Pavilion, 3462 Cypress Bend Drive, Many, LA 71449, 10 am – 2 pm; To attend, you must be over 60 and register with SCOA by May 14th; To register or for more information, please call SCOA at 318-256-4140
May 26 Zwolle Bingo at Zwolle V.F.W. building on Hwy. 171 north. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, only the first 92 players to arrive will be allowed in. Doors open at 4:00 pm; early game starts at 6:30 pm; regular game starts at 7:00 pm; 318-645-9716
May 28 Many Sabine Motor Speedway Friday Night Racing, 470 Long Road, Many, LA; Racing begins at 8:00 pm; For more information, call 936-525-0838 or visit www.sabinespeedway.com.
May 29 Toledo Bend SCLA High School Fishing Association Tournament, Big Bass Marina, 363 Big Bass Lane, Many, LA; Call Jimmie Box at 663- 347-4266 for more information.
May 29 Toledo Bend The Tackle Box’s Toledo Bend Open Shoot Out Team Tournament, Big Bass Marina, 363 Big Bass Lane, Many, LA; $80 per boat, $10 for big bass; Begins at safelight until 3:00 pm (time will be posted on Facebook prior to tournament); Please email [email protected] for more info.
May 29 Florien Painting Class for Kelby’s Playground, Florien High School- Kelby’s Playground, 500 High School Drive, Florien, LA; 10 am – 12 pm; Fee - $25 for supplies & lunch; proceeds benefit Kelby’s Playground; Call or text Shanna at 318-602-1614 or Meredith at 318-508-2690.
May 29 Toledo Bend Toledo Bend Bass Mafia’s Monthly Tournament, Six Mile Marina, Hemphill, TX; For more info, visit Toledo Bend Bass Mafia’s Facebook page
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