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.

St. Jude Catholic Church invites vendors to the St. Jude Spring Arts & Crafts Market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 20. 

All items must be handmade. No resale, import or kit items are allowed. Booth prices for this outdoor market range from $40 to $90. Vendors are responsible for their own displays, table and chairs and all exhibit tables must be covered to the ground. Set up begins at 7 a.m. the morning of the event.

New Horizons Independent Living Center in Shreveport is offering free tax preparation and tax filing by a qualified and certified preparer.

The free service will be offered between January 30 and April 15 for household income at $51,000 and below. (The service is not available to those filing "Married Filing Separately. If filing "Married Filing Jointly," the spouse must be present at the time of the appointment.)