Participants for the 5th annual Red River Dragon Boat Festival practice on the Red River. The festival is hosted by the Rotary Club of Shreveport. Through the festival, the Rotary Club funds projects in the areas of education, social services and community development. Inquiries are welcome for an individual seat or general information on a racing boat for the Sept. 14 race event. For more information, go to rotaryclubofshreveport.org. Find the event’s listing on Page 70 in Talk of the Town.