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New Horizons to offer free tax preparation

Submitted by wwoods on Tuesday, February 5th, 10:30 am
New Horizons to offer free tax preparation

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.)

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Cinderella Project asking for used prom dresses

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Monday, February 4th, 2013, 12:30pm
Cinderella Project asking for used prom dresses

The Cinderella Project of Shreveport is asking folks to donate prom dresses during the group's January Dress Drop-Off Event. The Cinderella Project collects the dresses and distributes them to women who cannot afford one.

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Rock Solid Sport currently hiring lifeguards

Submitted by wwoods on Friday, February 1st, 10:30 am
Rock Solid Sport currently hiring lifeguards

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. 

Candidates must be lifeguard certified through the American Red Cross.

Candidates may apply for jobs by downloading the employment application from www.rocksolidsports.com. 

For more information contact Rock Solid Sports at 318-402-7242 or 318-773-2828.

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University at The Oaks presents 'Generals and Soldiers'

Submitted by wwoods on Thursday, January 31st, 10:30 am
University at The Oaks presents 'Generals and Soldiers'

University at The Oaks will present a four-week series with a Civil War theme starting at 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 4, at The Oaks' location at 600 East Flournoy Lucas Road in Shreveport.

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‘Stars, Guitars & Animals from Mars’ to reign at pet parade

Submitted by wwoods on Wednesday, January 30th, 10:30 am
‘Stars, Guitars & Animals from Mars’ to reign at pet parade

Thousands of pets and their owners, dressed in their Mardi Gras finest, are expected to converge on Shreveport’s downtown riverfront for the annual Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Pet Parade on Sunday, Feb. 3 at RiverView Park, 601 Clyde Fant Parkway.

Activities begin at 1:30 p.m. and the parade starts at 3 p.m. This year’s theme is “Stars, Guitars & Animals from Mars.” Prizes will be awarded for Best Float, Pet/Owner Look-A-Like and Best Dressed contests, with judging from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. The royal court of pets will be presented at 2:30 p.m.

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LSUS Debate Team wins several awards at latest competition

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Tuesday, January 29th, 2013, 2:26pm
LSUS Debate Team wins several awards at latest competition

Story written by Brooke Rinaudo, LSUS Dir. of Media and P.R.

The LSU Shreveport Debate team finished first in debate sweepstakes at the Southern Forensic Championships hosted on the LSUS campus January 25-27.  The tournament hosts teams from Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas also crowning the top teams and competitors in each state.  LSU Shreveport finished with 25 awards including 8 Louisiana Champion honors.

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Shreveport Symphony kicks off chamber music series

Submitted by wwoods on Saturday, January 26th, 10:30 am
Shreveport Symphony kicks off chamber music series

The Shreveport Symphony Orchestra (SSO) will launch its new Noel Foundation, Inc. Chamber Music Series at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 27, in Anderson Auditorium at Centenary College’s Hurley School of Music. Guest pianist Jon Nakamatsu will perform with SSO musicians in an intimate setting.

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