 Book-signing: Bob Griffin signed copies of his book “People To Meet” on July 18 at Rhino Coffee. Griffin, 80, is KTBS weekend anchor and an Ark-La-Tex institution in the field of broadcasting. He also leads travel groups. –Mary Ann Van Osdell
 
Tree Dedication: A magnolia tree on the property of Flying Heart Brewing was rededicated Sept. 13 in honor of four Bossier City employees and firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty in 1963. The tree was planted at old Fire Station No. 6 and since acquiring the property in late 2014, Flying Heart Brewing has made the care and maintenance of it a priority. Bossier City Firefighters Association Local 1051 sold fish plates on the patio to raise money for its benevolent fund. –Mary Ann Van Osdell
Elders: Charlie Raybine and Wanda Cunningham were announced as king and queen of the Krewe of Elders at an event held Sept. 18 at the Red Cross Building. With a beach theme, surfboards and leis, it was a festive event. The Eric Craig Band played, and Podhuh’s catered. The ball will be held Jan. 9 at the Shreveport Convention Center. –Mary Ann Van Osdell 
Go Red for Women: The
2016 Go Red for Women launch party was held at the BHP Billiton
building Sept. 24. The event will be held Feb. 18 at the Shreveport
Convention Center. Coach Rodney Guin will be the guest speaker. The
purpose of the luncheon is to encourage men and women to become
champions of heart and stroke health and prevention and advocates for
their family’s health. Attendees at the launch received a heart-shaped
wine topper. The event also explained membership in the Circle of Red
movement. –Mary Ann Van Osdell 
Holy Angels: Holy
Angels celebrated 50 years of caring for individuals with developmental
and intellectual disabilities Oct. 1. The anniversary was recognized
with a reception on the 64-acre, pine tree-studded campus on Ellerbe
Road. Guests included Bishop Michael Duca, Father Rothel Price, members
of the Congregation of Our Lady of Sorrows, past and present members of
Holy Angels and the Champions for Individuals with Disabilities. Music
was provided by Brook Boddie, harpist; Palladio String Ensemble;
Shreveport Opera Express; and the Holy Angels Choir under the direction
of Broadmoor Baptist Music Ministry. –Mary Ann Van Osdell 
Teas: Jon
and Michele Q-Petersen welcomed guests into their home Oct. 2 for the
annual Three Guild Membership Tea. Guests gathered inside and in the
courtyard. Presidents of each group are Shreveport Little Theatre, Sue
Wyche; Shreveport- Bossier Opera, Susannah Poljak; and Shreveport
Symphony, Ann May. –Mary Ann Van Osdell
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