Weekend events for local nonprofits
Leader photo by CALEB DANIEL
Crowds of canine caretakers flocked to 4 Paws Rescue Saturday for the Fall Fest and Grand Opening event for 4 Paws’ new dog park. Phil Young hands out treats to his Australian shepherds, Moana (left) and Tolliver, as they stand on a ramp at the dog park.
Leader photo by CALEB DANIEL
Jasmine the golden retriever had a great time socializing with other large dogs during the Fall Fest.
Leader photo by JERRY PYE
MedCamps of Louisiana held a trick-or-treat fundraiser Saturday at Camp Alabama in Sibley near Choudrant. Funds will go toward summer camps for children with special needs. Daniliynn Villeda, 9, of Dubach, rings the bell in a test of strength.
Leader photo by JERRY PYE
Corbin DeSoto, 5-year-old son of Josh and Lacey DeSoto of Columbia, gets candy from Emily Reed of Ansley’s Angels of Northeast Louisiana. Ansley’s Angels raises funds for Axiom Chariot, which provides racing chairs for endurance events in the special needs community.
Leader photo by JERRY PYE
Pictured representing the Ruston Rotary Club at MedCamps of Louisiana’s trick-or-treat fundraiser on Saturday are Diane Hunter, Carolyn Banks, Lori Wyatt and Chris Wyatt.
