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SPAR releases 2013 summer events, programs and pool schedule

SPAR releases 2013 summer events, programs and pool schedule

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.

Holiday in Dixie to host first BBQ cook-off

Holiday in Dixie to host first BBQ cook-off

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.

Early voting begins Saturday for April 6 election

Early voting begins Saturday for April 6 election

Secretary of State Tom Schedler is encouraging all Louisianians eligible to vote in the April 6 primary election to consider voting early starting this Saturday. Early voting begins Saturday, March 23rd and continues through Saturday, March 30. The polls will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, excluding Good Friday (March 29) and Easter Sunday (March 31).

Blue Cliff College to host blood drive for Joyce Bowman

Blue Cliff College to host blood drive for Joyce Bowman

Blue Cliff College will host a blood drive in honor of Caddo Commissioner Joyce Bowman from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, March 29, at the college's parking lot at 8731 Park Plaza Drive, Shreveport.

The college also will present Joyce with a 'Community Service Award' and name their Business Library after her.

LSUS professor named Humanist of the Year

LSUS professor named Humanist of the Year

The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities named political science professor Dr. William Pederson Humanist of the Year. This is the first time this award has been awarded to someone at LSUS in 28 years. The award is given on the basis of someone’s contributions to humanities and encouraging public consideration of issues pertaining to humanities.

LSUS student is national debate champion

LSUS student is national debate champion

LSU Shreveport’s Chelsea Anthony will receive the International Public Debate Association’s “Edmund Burke Award” for winning the Season Ranking National Champion title in the organization’s varsity division. The title will be conferred during the awards banquet at the IPDA National Championship Tournament on March 24.

2013 ADDY Award winners announced

2013 ADDY Award winners announced

The American Advertising Federation of Shreveport-Bossier held on Saturday the 2013 ADDY Awards to honor local advertisers and graphic designers for their work in the industry.

Here is a list of "Best of" winners: