You’re invited to Jim Bel’s Hackberry Hilton Hunting Club for an opportunity to get to learn and enjoy the marsh. We’ll meet in the McNeese Library Parking lot at 7:00 a.m. where you’ll receive a map before caravanning in your own car to Hackberry.

Jim Bel wants to share his love and respect for the marsh. You’ll see first-hand the benefits that total marsh management offers the animals, aquatics and birds of different species.

We hope to see black-necked stilts, mottled ducks, black-bellied and fulvous tree ducks, cow birds, herons, teal, cranes, roseate spoonbills and deer.

Bring your camera and your fishing pole, there will some opportunity to fish or crab. However, this is primarily a day to just enjoy the marsh.

Jim & Lana Bel invite us to stay for lunch, served in their air-conditioned camp. Then we’ll be on our way after lunch.

Prior registration and a signed Hold Harmless form are required for participation in this unique opportunity to see nature and conservation up close.

*Open to ages 10+ with an adult.

It's been said that only good things can happen on a golf course, though that's a little hard to remember as your ball sails into a sand trap or water pond. Whether for business or recreation, you can make golf fun by learning the basics of a good club swing, including grip, aim, setup and backswings. Learn chipping and pitching from a pro while shaving strokes from your score. Geared to all levels of golfers.

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This course fulfills the training requirement for those wishing to apply for the Louisiana Concealed Handgun License, but, is also open to anyone wanting to learn about handguns. Topics covered include firearm selection, tactics, basic marksmanship and safety. There will be classroom and pistol range instruction. The fee covers everything except targets and ammunition. Limited to 12 students.

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Have fun learning how to juggle while improving your balance skills. Proceed at your own pace with expert encouragement. You'll be juggling by the end of the first class. You'll soon learn to better your juggling as you add tricks to your repertoire, add another ball or try different props. Learn any or all of the following or try them in combination:

juggle balls,

clubs,

rings solo or with a partner,

rola-bola (balance board),

unicycle,

pogo stick,

hula hoop,

plate or top spinning and

walking globe. Most of these are easier than you expect. Learn at your own pace in a fun, no stress environment. If you are already good, meet other jugglers and join the fun. New students may enroll at any time. Open to ages 10-110.