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Louisiana State Exhibit Museum presents annual greening

Louisiana State Exhibit Museum presents annual greening

The 25th annual Greening of the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Nov. 29. This year's theme is "Celebrating 200 Years of Louisiana."

SPAR sets up 'Santa Express' mail service

SPAR sets up 'Santa Express' mail service

For the fifth year, Shreveport Public Assembly & Recreation has joined Santa Claus of the North Pole to help kids get their letters to the big guy directly.

The "Santa Express" mail service is available from November 19 through December 17 to take area children's letters directly to Santa.

LA Boardwalk hosting walk to benefit St. Jude Hospital

LA Boardwalk hosting walk to benefit St. Jude Hospital

Shreveport/Bossier is one of 90 host cities for the St. Jude Give Thanks Walk, happening at 8 a.m. on Saturday, November 17 at the Louisiana Boardwalk.

SPAR Country & Western Dance set

SPAR Country & Western Dance set

Shreveport Public Assembly & Recreation Round Up Dance has been set from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 9 at Southern Hills Community Center, 1002 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop.

Caddo judge named CASA Judge of the Year

Caddo judge named CASA Judge of the Year

The Honorable Shonda D. Stone was awarded Court Appointed Special Advocates Judge of the Year for the State of Louisiana at the annual CASA "Together We Can" Conference in Lafayette.

Judge Stone serves as Caddo Parish Juvenile Court Judge and presides over delinquency, status offenses, abuse and neglect, child support, and adoption matters.

Shreveport/Bossier Angel Tree registration has begun

Shreveport/Bossier Angel Tree registration has begun

Lower-income parents or guardians who need help with Christmas presents can now sign up for the Shreveport-Bossier Salvation Army's Angel Tree program.

Angel Tree is for children 12-years-old or younger. Registration for the program will be from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday during the rest of October. Folks can sign up at the Salvation Army's headquarters, located at 200 E. Stoner Ave. in Shreveport.

To get on the Angel Tree list, the following information must be brought to the registration:

Youth justice program needs volunteers

Youth justice program needs volunteers

The Volunteers for Youth Justice CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Program is looking for volunteers to help children who have been removed from their home for abuse or neglect.