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SPAR kicks off swimming pool open house dates

Submitted by wwoods on Wednesday, May 15th, 9:30 am
SPAR kicks off swimming pool open house dates

After hosting its first open house on May 11 at Airport Park Pool (6500 Kennedy Dr.), SPAR will host other swimming pool open house dates. These include:

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2013 Senior Health Fair and Fitness Expo coming to Riverdome

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Monday, April 15th, 2013, 1:17pm
2013 Senior Health Fair and Fitness Expo coming to Riverdome

Everyone is invited to attend the “2013 Senior Health and Fitness Expo” from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16 at the Riverdome in Horseshoe Casino and Hotel located at 711 Horseshoe Blvd in Bossier City.

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BPCC announces Camp Cavs Summer Youth Camps 2013 offerings

Submitted by wwoods on Tuesday, April 9th, 9:30 am
BPCC announces Camp Cavs Summer Youth Camps 2013 offerings

Camp Cavs, BPCC’s summer program for kids, will be held in the months of June and July. Camps are 3 or 4 hours and are scheduled Monday-Friday, unless otherwise noted. Camps are available for ages 5-18 and will include softball, basketball, karate, BMX, cheer, dance, guitar, theater/drama, painting, drawing, CSI, writing to name a few. All campers will receive T-shirts.

Registration for Camp Cavs is open, and camps will be held at Bossier Parish Community College campus, UNLESS otherwise noted.  There may be additional supply fees associated with certain camps. 

For more information or to register, contact BPCC’s Workforce and Continuing Education Department at (318) 678-6015 or go online at www.bpcc.edu/continuingeducation. Campers must complete a release form prior to participation.

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BPCC baseball goes pink for breast cancer awareness

Submitted by wwoods on Wednesday, March 20th, 9:30 am
BPCC baseball goes pink for breast cancer awareness

The BPCC Cavalier baseball team will don pink jerseys in honor of breast cancer awareness for its game at 3 p.m. Monday, March 25, against Eastfield College at BPCC ball field, 6220 E. Texas St. in Bossier City.

All gate proceeds will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.  Admission to the game will be a donation to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Donations for admission to the game are strictly on a volunteer basis.

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Registration is open for Bossier Chamber business race

Submitted by wwoods on Friday, March 8th, 10:30 am
Registration is open for Bossier Chamber business race

The Bossier Chamber is introducing a new event in 2013 and we're excited about the Tie'n up Business 5k/10k on Saturday.

Early Registration is $15.00 by February 15th, then increases to $20.00 through Race Day. The Chamber is also partnering with Bossier Schools to donate $1 to schools for each of their registered students.

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Bossier women's advocacy group promotes "Women of Education"

Submitted by wwoods on Tuesday, March 5th, 10:30 am
Bossier women's advocacy group promotes "Women of Education"

The Commission for Women of Bossier City has announced its "Women in Education" effort as this year's theme for its annual Inspiring Women Week 2013. It will be held from Wednesday, March 6, through March 13.

Sponsored by the City of Bossier City, this year's celebration includes a kickoff breakfast, networking event, evening of pampering, painting at the Bossier Arts Council, self defense demonstration, internet crimes seminar and a Face Fair. 

The proceeds from this year’s events will benefit Northwest Louisiana Food Bank’s Back Pack Program and the Bossier Learning Center’s Adult Literacy Program.

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Caddo Council on Aging to hold March for Meals event

Submitted by wwoods on Thursday, February 28th, 10:30 am
Caddo Council on Aging to hold March for Meals event

The Caddo Council on Aging is proud to announce the 9th Annual March for Meals will be held at Noon on March 13 in Festival Plaza. The goal of the event is to raise awareness for the needs of area seniors.  

Mayor Cedric Glover and Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator will serve as the VIP Grand Marshalls of the March for Meals and will be accompanied by Shreveport’s own Dallas Cowboy Morris Claiborne. Other March participants include the Byrd High School Marching Band and Cheerleading Squad, Byrd High School Concert Band, Shreveport City Council representatives, Caddo Council on Aging Board of Directors, and representatives from many organizations and businesses who support our seniors. In addition, area food and beverage vendors will be on-site for the event.

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