Think First: The eighth annual Think First Drawdown was held Aug. 7 at East Ridge Country Club. A live and silent auction were part of the event. The organization presented the 2014 Life Saver’s Award to Cpl. Pamela Purgerson, who has selflessly donated her time and energy to injury prevention and awareness. She has served as a deputy with the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office for 15 years.
–Mary Ann Van Osdell
Art Club: The Shreveport Art Club’s annual member show celebrated its 92nd year Aug. 17 at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum with an artists’ reception. Criteria for inclusion in the show were that all works must be original in concept and completed since June 2013. The entry must not have won an award in Shreveport or Bossier shows nor have been shown in a previous SAC show. Categories include acrylic, oil, watercolor, pastel, mixed media collage and photography. Donna McGee judged the show.
–Mary Ann Van Osdell
Dance: USA Dance Chapter 5015 Shreveport celebrated 20 years as a chapter of USA Dance on Aug. 15. A dance was held at Kings Highway Christian Church featuring Professor Porkchop and the Dirty Dishes to celebrate the occasion. More than 75 people attended. USA Dance promotes dancing for all ages.
–Mary Ann Van Osdell
Symphony Guild: Volunteers
and sponsors for the Symphony Guild’s Shopper’s Card meet to plan the
event, which runs Oct. 16-25. This is the 16th year. The card makes one
eligible for a chance to win a $1,000 shopping spree at Lee Michaels.
There are approximately 100 stores where shoppers can get a 20 percent
discount for those dates.
–Mary Ann Van Osdell
Banquet: Oakwood
Home for Women celebrated 40 years with a banquet held Aug. 20 at
Broadmoor United Methodist Church. Harriet McGuire emceed, and remarks
were given by Peppi Bowlin, president, and Dan Lohman, former president.
A video showing lives that were restored was shown. A silent auction
was also held.
–Mary Ann Van Osdell
Outdoor: More
than 80 churches participated in the Outdoor Extravaganza featuring
Phil and Alan Robertson. It was held Sept. 6 at the CenturyLink Center
and was presented by Cypress Baptist Church and First Bossier, The
Family Church. Pastors John Fream and Brad Jurkovich welcomed the crowd.
Exhibitors filled the concourse, and many door prizes were given out. A
film about the Fellowship of Christian Athletes was shown.
–Mary Ann Van Osdell
Patriot Awards: The
Bossier Chamber of Commerce honored local patriots Sept. 11 at the
Bossier Civic Center. Lt. Col. Brett Waring was the keynote speaker.
Kelvin Hardison, Lt. Cortez T. Bridges, Jeremy Gobert, SrA Jamie N.
Roberie, MSgt. Jeffrey Walker and Lt. Col. George Finck were each
honored during the ceremony.
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