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First Baptist Church School prepares for Disney production

Submitted by wwoods on Wednesday, April 24th, 6:07 pm

First Baptist Church School held a Character Breakfast for its students on Wednesday in preparation for its production of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast, Jr."

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Yazzy Youth offer "A Salute to Women of Jazz"

Submitted by wwoods on Wednesday, April 24th, 9:30 am

Students and faculty of Theatre of the Performing Arts of Shreveport invites the public to join them for the 11th annual Yazzy Youth Celebrating Jazz Concert, 7 p.m., Friday, April 26, at The Riverview Theatre, 600 Clyde Fant Parkway, in downtown Shreveport.

This year’s theme is “A Salute to Women of Jazz.” Guest artists include Pamela Williams, Jazz “Saxtress”, from Cleveland, Ohio and Michael Ward, jazz violinist from New Orleans. Shreveport’s own jazz musician Dorsey Summerfield, Jr. also serves as Yazzy project coordinator.

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SPAR releases 2013 summer events, programs and pool schedule

Submitted by wwoods on Friday, April 19th, 9:30 am

SPECIAL EVENTS

EVENT: Movies and Moonbeams
DATES: April – October; 1st and 3rd Friday night monthly
TIME(S): TBA
WHERE: Sites vary each 1st and 3rd Friday night
CONTACT: SPAR Event Services at 318.673.5100
GENERAL INFORMATION: Come on out and watch a movie shown on an inflatable movie screen. The event is free and open to everyone. Bring a blanket, lawn chair, snacks and have fun with your family. Go to www.mySPAR.org for schedule up to date movie information.

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Rock Solid Sports currently hiring lifeguards

Submitted by wwoods on Friday, April 19th, 9:30 am

Rock Solid Sports is currently hiring for Lifeguard, Pool Manager and Pool Assistant Manager positions for the 2013 swimming season. Positions will be filled at the Bill Cockrell, Querbes, Southern Hills, Airport Park and David Raines
swimming pools.

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SPAR announces spring/summer athletic programs

Submitted by wwoods on Tuesday, April 9th, 9:30 am

Shreveport Public Assembly and Recreation has released a schedule of summer events for youth and for adults.

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Holiday in Dixie to host first BBQ cook-off

Submitted by wwoods on Friday, April 5th, 9:30 am

The Holiday in Dixie Ambassadors Club will host the inaugural Holiday in Dixie BBQ Cook-Off from 3 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 20 in the riverfront area of Festival Plaza in downtown Shreveport.

Admission is $10 and includes three BBQ sample tickets. Additional sample tickets may be purchased for $1. Proceeds raised at the event will benefit the Holiday in Dixie Senior Essay Scholarship for Caddo and Bossier Parish students.

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Groups sponsor one-day wellness event for kids, parents

Submitted by wwoods on Wednesday, April 3rd, 9:30 am

Two ArkLaTex groups have joined in an effort to inform local youth and their parents about the wellness-centered resources Shreveport has to offer.

The Center for Families and F.R.E.E. are partnering up to bring local youth and their families together in a free one-day event from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, at The Salvation Army Boy’s and Girl’s Club of Shreveport.

This event is called Living Local Youth Wellness Day and it is a creative collaboration of local agencies and volunteers coming together to provide an interactive, educational, and fun day for Shreveport-Bossier Youth ages 6-18.

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