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Junior League sponsoring 'Running for a Cause Fun Run & 5K

Junior League sponsoring 'Running for a Cause Fun Run & 5K

The Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier is looking for folks to sign up for 'Running for a Cause Fun Run and 5K' which begins at 8 a.m. on Saturday, February 16 at Independence Stadium.

Registration is $25 before February 15, $30 the day of the race.

Shreveport getting ready for Youth Baseball

Shreveport getting ready for Youth Baseball

The Athletic Department for Shreveport Public Assembly and Recreation (SPAR) is getting ready for the upcoming baseball season.

 There will be leagues for Youth T-Ball, Machine Pitch, Softball and Baseball. They're open to all children between the ages of 4 - 10-years-old. The age cut-off is March 31. Ball play will begin on Monday, April 13.

SPAR announces Spring Break Camps

SPAR announces Spring Break Camps

Shreveport Public Assembly & Recreation announces Spring Break Camps to be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. from March 25 - 29 at each of its 15 community centers.

Rock Solid Sport currently hiring lifeguards

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.

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

‘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.

SPAR sets therapeutic winter workshop

SPAR sets therapeutic winter workshop

Shreveport Public Assembly & Recreation (SPAR) Therapeutic Division presents its Therapeutic Winter Workshop “Improving Our Health in 2013” from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 25 at Princess Park Therapeutic Community Center, 931 Baker Street.

SPAR sets annual MLK basketball tourney

SPAR sets annual MLK basketball tourney

Shreveport Public Assembly and Recreation (SPAR) will host the 25th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Basketball Tournament from February 22 to 24. This tournament is designed to unite men, women and youth of all ethnic backgrounds for three days of fun and community unity.  Over $3,000 of cash prizes and awards will be given to championship teams.