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Events Near West Monroe LA

North Central LA Chapter

North Central LA Chapter

Thursday, Mar 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Ruston, LA
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Miles for Missions 5k and 1Mile Fun Run

Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 at 8:00am
Columbia, LA
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Kappa Delta Shamrock Run

Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 at 8:30am
Lincoln Parish Park
Ruston, LA
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Saint Paddy's Bicycle Parade and Festival

Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 at 10:00am
Kiroli Park
West Monroe, LA
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River City Longbeards Banquet

River City Longbeards Banquet

Friday, Mar 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
West Monroe, LA
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Run Like A Girl 5K

Saturday, Mar 22, 2025 at 8:30am
Ruston, LA
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The Old School

Saturday, Mar 29, 2025 at 8:00am
Lincoln Parish Park
Ruston, LA
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Riverboat Series: Day 1

Monday, Apr 14, 2025 at 6:30am
Civitan Park
Winnsboro, LA
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Ducks Unlimited - La Tech DU Bug Boil

Ducks Unlimited - La Tech DU Bug Boil

Saturday, Apr 19, 2025 at 5:30pm
The Revelry in Ruston
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Ducks Unlimited - Monroe DU Roadkill Cookoff

Ducks Unlimited - Monroe DU Roadkill Cookoff

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:00pm
Triangle Park Monroe
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