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Published: Thursday,
8/11/2011
FALL GATHERING
The AVOYEL-TAENSA TRIBE/NATION OF
LOUISIANA will have a FALL GATHERING on September 3, 2011 at the
Woodmen of the World Building in Marksville, starting at 11:00
a.m. ADMISSION IS FREE. There will be BBQ Chicken and Pork plate
lunches available at $7.00 each and can be purchased in advance or
at the door. Festivities will include a silent auction and various
raffles plus much more! For more information call the office at
318-240-8424, visit www. AVOYEL-TAENSA.org, or email the tribe at office@avoyel-taensa.org.
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Published: Monday,
07/04/2011
BBQ CHICKEN AND PORK PLATE
LUNCHES
On Sunday, July 17, 2011 our
tribe will be selling BBQ chicken and pork plate lunches at our
office address, 320-B Cottage Street in Marksville from 11 am to 1
pm. Tickets are $6.00 per plate and can be purchased in advance or
at the door. For more info., please call our office at
318-240-8424 or email us at office@avoyel-taensa.org
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Published: Monday,
03/21/2011
HOT DOG and BAKE SALE
On Saturday, March 26, 2011 at
Our Office Location: 320 Cottage Street #B, Marksville LA from
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will be hot dogs, chili dogs, baked
items and drinks for sale. A Raffle will be drawn for a chance to
win one of THREE (3) GAS CARDS or a BBQ PIT.
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Published: Tuesday,
02/08/2011
Free Meal (pictures)
The Avoyel-Taensa Indian Tribe of
Louisiana will be expressing their appreciation to the Avoyelles
Parish Community and the Tribal Members for their support over the
years by distributing a FREE MEAL on Saturday, February 12, 2011.
It will be CARRYOUT ONLY. Anyone interested may come to pick up
their meal at the office located at 320 Cottage St., #B,
Marksville, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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Published: Wednesday,
11/10/2010
FLU SHOTS
Chief Romes Antoine has advised
that all Tribal Members get their flu shots this year. This will
help with any health complications later in the year, if they
should occur. Please go to the CVS Pharmacy in Marksville and ask
for Charlene. The flu shot will be given to anyone over 18
years of age. The shot IS FREE If you have MEDICARE, or ANY other
INSURANCE.
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Published: Friday,
11/05/2010
FAMILY TREE SEMINAR
TRACE YOUR FAMILY TREE!
All over the country Americans are interested in their Indian
Ancestry. The Red River Mobilian Choctaw Tribe of Louisiana (a
native community located in Central Louisiana) invites you to
explore your Native Indian Roots.
DATE: Saturday, Nov 13th, 3:00 to 6:00 pm
PLACE: Broadway Community Center, Alexandria LA
Free Admission
Feel free to invite family and friends. Call the numbers below for
schedules.
www.redriverchoctawindiansoflouisiana.com
(318) 779-9554 or (225) 802-6057
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION,
Contact John LeeEdward Vinson or
Gloria (318) 487-0223
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Published: Friday,
09/24/2010
BBQ PORK AND CHICKEN PLATES
On Saturday, October 16, 2010 at
320 Cottage Street #B (our tribal office) will be selling plate
lunches, from 11 a. m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $6.00 per plate and
can be purchased in advance or at the door. Tribal T-shirts will
also be available. eMail the tribe at office@avoyel-taensa.org
or call 318-240-8424, for more information.
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Update Published: Saturday,
08/28/2010
Tribal Fall Gathering
On Saturday, September 4, 2010 @
9am, Our Fall
Gathering starts and will be held at the "Coshon de Lait"
festival building in Mansura, LA. The Costs of Plate lunches
for adults will be $6.00, plate lunches for kids $4.00. There will be activities for all family members, music in the evening and lots
of other fun events. More info will be available soon. Please refer any
questions you may have to our office @ (318) 240-8424 or email us
at office@avoyel-taensa.org
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Published: Wednesday,
06/09/2010:
Cake Sale & Raffle
On Saturday July 24, 2010 we are having a
bake sale to include candy, hot dogs, drinks and tribal t-shirts at Harvest Foods
in Marksville from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Closing time may vary
depending on availability of items left to sell.
We are also going
to raffle a $150.00 CERTIFICATE, good towards the purchase of
SCHOOL UNIFORMS From Raymond’s Department Store in Marksville, LA. This is about enough to purchase 3-shirts
and 3-skirts or pants. Raffle tickets are on sale at our office
now and will also be available for sale at this event as well.
Purchase prices as follows... 1 ticket for $2.00, or 3 tickets for
$5.00. The drawing will be
held on July 26, 2010 @ 10:00 am. We
invite everyone to come out and support us. Also note that we are
still selling tribal t-shirts at the office now as well. Please refer any
questions you may have to our office @ (318) 240-8424.
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Published: Friday,
03/12/2010:
AVOYEL-TAENSA INDIAN TRIBE
T-SHIRTS FOR SALE The Avoyel-Taensa Indian Tribe of Louisiana
has Tribal t-shirts for sale at the office in Marksville. The
proceeds will help to defray the tribal expenses. The price of the
t-shirts will be $16.00 to $17.00, please call 318-240-8424 or
come by the office at 320 Cottage St., #B, Marksville, La for
further details.
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Published: Wednesday,
03/10/2010:
AVOYEL-TAENSA INDIAN TRIBE
HELPS CHILE Chile has suffered a catastrophic earthquake this
past week and the Avoyel-Taensa Indian Tribe of Louisiana has
donated to the relief effort through the American Red Cross. The
American Red Cross is once again asking for help in providing
immediate support and services to victims of disasters such as in
Chile.
AVOYEL-TAENSA INDIAN TRIBE
HELPS HAITI The Avoyel-Taensa Indian Tribe of Louisiana has
donated to the earthquake relief effort in Haiti through the
American Red Cross. The American Red Cross provides much needed
support and services to communities around the globe and any gifts
they receive will make a difference in continuing their effort.
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Published: Wednesday,
02/10/2010:
Calendar of Events for
the Remaining Activities at the Marksville State Historic Site,
located at 837 Martin
Luther King Drive, Marksville, LA 71351. Please
call their office @ (318) 253-8954
with any questions you may have:
| Date |
Activity |
Presenter |
| February, 20,
2010 |
Atlatl
Demonstrations |
Don Fontenot |
| March 20, 2010 |
Walking Tour of
Mounds |
Dr. Chip |
| April 3, 2010 |
Songs and
Stories |
Donna Pierite |
| May 13 & 14,
2010 |
Native American
Days (2 days) |
Various |
| May 29, 2010 |
Atlatl |
Don Fontenot |
| June 11, 2010
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Pottery for Kids
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Glenn Rechs
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Tuesday, 02/02/2010:
Marksville State Historic
Site offers pottery program: on
Saturday, February 6 2010 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Marksville
State Historic Site, located at 837 Martin
Luther King Drive, Marksville, LA 71351 will host a beginner pottery program.
Participants will learn the coil method of pottery used by the
early Marksville people to make larger clay vessels. Glenn
Rechs, potter and professional artist, will discuss how the
pottery of Marksville has affected his own work. The program
is interactive and participants will be given the opportunity to
get their hands dirty. Pre-registration is recommended.
Admission is $2 per person ages 13 to 61 and free to all others. Please
call 253-8954
to pre-register.
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Monday, 08/10/2009:
Priscilla Kelly
is the lucky winner of today's
ticket drawing for the $150.00 Certificate for School Uniforms at
Raymond's Department Store in Marksville. Her Ticket was # 385155.
Congratulations to her from all of us.
School begins today! here
in Avoyelles Parish and we wish for a safe and happy school year
for all of our kids.
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Friday, 07/31/2009:
Today's RAFFLE OF A $150.00 CERTIFICATE For SCHOOL UNIFORMS From
Raymond’s Department Store - 317 Main Street – Marksville, LA, Can be purchased at the office of the AVOYEL-TAENSA TRIBE/NATION - 320 Cottage Street – Marksville, LA Behind Meche’s Donuts.
Our Office Hours: 8:00am to 2:00pm, Monday through Thursday but
we're open on Friday "for ticket sales only", 9:00am to 1:00pm. Call our office or Phillip @ 318-305-5339, $2.00/1 ticket or $5.00/3 tickets. Drawing will be at noon on Monday August 10,2009.
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Saturday, 08/01/2009:
On Saturday, August 8,
2009 from 8:00pm 'til 1:00 am, the Avoyel-Taensa Tribe Fund Raising Committee &
Volunteers are sponsoring another "Oldies But Goodies" night. Both members and non-members alike are encouraged to come out and have a good time. This event will be at the VFW#3841
a.k.a. the old "Y-club" in Mansura, Louisiana... Featuring DJ Ron-D.
Soft-Drink & ice set-ups will be available. Tickets on sale
now for $6.00 per person. Contact our office @ 318 240-8424, Philip Whittington @ Cell
# (318) 305-5339 or Geraldine Barbin @ Home # (318) 253-8977.
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