Claiborne Parish Jubilee
Annual Art & Quilt Show
Saturday May 15th 10AM - 4PM

Claiborne Jubilee to Honor Families on the Homefront

The families of those serving in the country’s military services will be guests of honor at the 2004 Claiborne Jubilee to be held Saturday, May 15, Armed Forces Day.

The Jubilee planning committee would like to be able to recognize military families during the day, and would appreciate anyone with family in the service to contact them with names of the service people as well as any family members who can attend the festivities. Submit information online, call Cynthia Steele at 927-2566, or mail to 309 North Main St., Homer, LA 71040.

All events will be held on the courthouse lawn or in buildings around the town square. In addition to the traditional sidewalk art show, plans are underway for children’s art activities, a quilt show, flower arranging demonstrations, musical performances, and cloggers.

Anyone interested in entering the art show or renting a booth as a vendor should also call 927-2566 to request more information. Entry forms are posted below.

The Third Saturday in May is now celebrated as Armed Forces Day, a day to show our appreciation for all of the men and women in all branches of the service who protect our country, you and me!

These brave Men and Women, training physically and mentally to insure success in any mission, can be called upon to perform any mission for our freedom and country.

Prior to August 31, 1949 each branch of the military had their own day of celebration, the then Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson created "Armed Forces Day". The first Armed Forces Day was held on May 20, 1950.

The theme of Jubilee 2004 is Honoring the Homefront. A program of patriotic music is planned and presentations will be made to families of those serving in the military who are attending.

The school students of Claiborne Parish have been busy designing a special gift for the families of those serving in the military who will be attending the Claiborne Jubilee. Each student was given the task of designing a plaque depicting What Home Means To Me and winners have been selected from among elementary, junior high, and high school students.

The overall winner of all the dozens of designs submitted will have the winning design replicated on star shaped plaques to be presented to each family at the ceremony on the courthouse lawn May 15. All entries will be on display that day and the elementary, junior high, and high school awards will be announced and prizes given at that time.

Whether or not a student entered this contest, they are encouraged to enter the Art Show and to pre-register through his teacher by May 10 or directly to the Jubilee at 309 North Main, Homer, LA. Messages may be left at 927-2566 and calls will be returned.

Artists are urged to come for the day and bring materials to demonstrate their art. Pack a picnic or share in the delicious foods to be available from vendors around the Square. The ancient oaks on the courthouse lawn provide a delightful place to spend the day, where you can visit area antique and gift shops and the Ford Museum or take a short drive to Lake Claiborne State Park.

Claiborne Jubilee - Art Show - Reclaiming Our Heritage

After a long absence, noted area artist Anita Peterson will once again direct the Homer Sidewalk Art Show as part of the 2004 Claiborne Parish Jubilee. Mrs. Peterson founded the show in 1959 and was known for presenting one of the finest art shows in the south. Assisted by her daughters Judy Buckner and Belinda Hayes, she plans a show and sale which will include various two dimensional media as well as flower arranging and wood sculpture.

Artists are urged to come for the day and bring materials to demonstrate their art. Pack a picnic or share in the delicious foods to be available from vendors around the Square. The ancient oaks on the courthouse lawn provide a delightful place to spend the day, where you can visit area antique and gift shops and the Ford Museum or take a short drive to Lake Claiborne State Park.

The theme of Jubilee 2004 is Honoring the Homefront. A program of patriotic music is planned and presentations will be made to families of those serving in the military who are attending.

In addition to professional artists, students of all ages are welcome. Prizes including cash and gift certificates for art supplies will be awarded in all categories. The prize for Best of Show is $300.

Art will be received from 8-10 am and should be removed by 6 pm.

All artwork must be mounted and matted or framed and completely prepared for handling. No saw tooth hangers will be accepted. Incorrectly presented works will not be hung.

Pre-Registration is encouraged. Simply complete the Art Entry Form and mail to us with your entry fee.

Deadline to pre-register is May 10, 2004. Contact Cynthia Steele at 318-927-2566 for more information.
 

Claiborne Jubilee - Quilt Show - May your corners always meet!

Noted quilter, Mrs. Nurlie Foster, has agreed to direct the 2004 Jubilee Quilt Show and welcomes you to come display in the old Homer National Bank building on the square, now the Claiborne Parish Police Jury complex.

You may enter a quilt you have made or bring an antique quilt to show. Plans are underway to have an authority on hand to help date these treasures for you.

Prizes will be awarded for wearable art as well as bed quilts. If you wish, an artist's statement may accompany your entry.

Ribbons and cash prizes will be awarded in all categories. The prize for Best of Show is $100.

Quilts should be brought to 507 West Main St., Homer, LA, by May 14 in order for the show to be hung. Please sew a double 4 inch placket of fabric to the back of your quilt 90 inches from the bottom. This is made from a strip of fabric the width of the quilt x 8.5 inches. All quilts should have the quilter's name and contact information sewn or pinned on the back. Wearable art should have this information attached as well.

Mrs. Nurlie Foster unpacked 23 quilts Monday morning in preparation for the Claiborne Jubilee Quilt Show. To enter a quilt bring to the LSU AgCenter Office inside the Police Jury Complex, by Friday morning and be sure to attach your name and the name of the quilter. Call the Jubilee at 318-927-2566 and leave a message for more information.

Pre-Registration is encouraged. Simply complete the Quilt Show Entry Form and mail to us.
 

Minden Community Chorus to Perform

The Minden Community Chorus under the direction of Dan Gibbs will be featured on the Awards ceremony and salute to the Families on the Homefront beginning at 2 pm.

The chorus will perform "The Star Spangled Banner", "A Salute to the Armed Forces," "Bring Him Home" from "Les Miserables," "You'll Never Walk Alone" from "Carousel," and two spirituals, "Rise Up Early in the Morning" and "Halle, Halle, I'm So Glad."

Among others on the program are Dick Dorrell and Pat Gladney, Rudy Page, and the Homer High School Chorus.
 

Claiborne Jubilee Flower Show and Sale

The Claiborne Jubilee Flower Show and Sale will be held on the Courthouse Lawn Saturday, May 15, 2004. We are honored to have Mrs. Rosalie McInnes of Minden serve as judge for all categories. She is an extensive exhibitor, lecturer, and teacher of all types of floral designs to garden clubs, judges councils, and universities throughout the U.S. and Central and South America.

Submissions are requested in the following classes:

• Current Horticulture – What is blooming now! They will be divided into annuals, perennials, and shrubs. Single specimens will be judged.
• Floral Design – Prizes will be awarded for arrangements appropriate for:
  1. Card Table
  2. Breakfast or Luncheon Table
  3. Dining Table
  4. Coffee Table
  5. Entryway in Home
  6. Church

Entries should be brought to the courthouse between 8 and 9:45 the morning of the 15th and judging will begin at 10 o’clock. Mrs. McInnes will be speaking as she conducts the competition in order for everyone to understand her decisions and learn from the experience.

Claiborne Jubilee Flower Show and Sale Entry Form
 

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The Claiborne Jubilee will be held on Historic Homer Town Square located at the junction of La Hwy 9 and US Hwy 79. Shreveport/Bossier - 45 mins, Monroe - 1 hr 15 mins, Ruston - 40 mins, Farmerville - 30 mins, and El Dorado - 55 mins.

The Herbert S. Ford Museum

The Herbert S. Ford Memorial Museum houses a remarkable collection of artifacts reflecting the life, culture and society of North Louisiana Hill Country.

The museum will be holdinng a special showing for the Jubilee from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Saturday.

Phase I of USDA construction has been completed at the Ford Museum and regular hours have resumed. The Museum is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30 AM to 12:00 noon and 1:30-4:00 PM. For special appointments, call 927-9190. Admission is Adults - $3, Children - $1, and Families - $5.