Jewelry Opening: Lockhart Jewelers held a grand opening of the newest addition to Lockhart Jewelers, Vintage Collection on Sept. 12. The opening was a huge success.

Krewe of Elders: The Krewe of Elders held their coronation Sept. 26 at the American Red Cross building.

Purse sale: For the second year, The Salvation Army of Shreveport Women’s Auxiliary hosted a purse auction Sept. 27 in the gym inside The Salvation Army of Shreveport located at 200 E. Stoner St.

–Mary Ann Van Osdell

Midway to Mardi Gras: The Krewe of Justinian’s Midway to Mardi Gras Party had an Urban Cowboy theme this year. It was held Oct. 10 at the Petroleum Club. Live music was provided by Caravan.

–Mary Ann Van Osdell

Krewe of Aesclepius: The Elks Lodge was transformed into a beautiful setting of silver, black and deep purple with silver Chinese lanterns dangling from the ceiling on the stage and over the long tables along sides of the room as the Krewe of Aesclepius held its theme announcement and coronation. It was held Oct. 11. Guests dined on a buffet dinner, and a silent auction was also held. The theme is Aesclepius XXV—A License to Thrill, and the ball will be Jan. 30 at the CenturyLink Center. Capt. Craig Seal named Chip and Karen Balthrop as the king and queen.

Charlie Daniels: Charlie Daniels performed Oct. 18 at DiamondJacks. The band held a meet and greet before the show to visit with fans.

Book Release: More than 100 descendants of the W. J. Hutchinson family came from as far away as North Carolina on Oct. 18 to thank and honor Campbell Hutchinson of New Orleans. “Hutch” has written a book, “A Sense of Place,” which updates the family history and Caspiana plantation. Cousins by the dozens met at the Pioneer Heritage Center on the LSUS campus where the family home, “The Big House,” built in 1856, has been relocated. The center also includes a blacksmith shop, doctor’s office, commissary and several other plantation structures from the 1850s era. Last year, more than 9,000 students from Caddo- Bossier schools either personally toured this historic facility or received a visit at their school from Marty Young, director of the center.

–Mary Ann Van Osdell

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