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Operation Warp Speed
Dr. Tom Frieden, the CDC director from 2009 to 2017, wrote, “Developing a COVID-19 vaccine is the most important thing we can do to restore some order and normalcy in our world.” It is true.

Renee Ellis Honored
On a sultry August day in 2005, Renee’ Ellis threw a few things in her yellow Hummer and left her Mandeville, La., home. She didn’t need to take much, planning to be gone only a few days. After all, she was used to evacuating when a hurricane was headed toward the Gulf Coast.

Biz Scene
2. Catherine, Emily, Laura, Alan, Elizabeth and Sarah Grace Seabaugh.

Bradley Award Recipient
a good bet none of the 43 previous recipients of the Omar N. Bradley “Spirit of Independence” Award did not think what retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Joseph M. Cosumano Jr. thought when told he would be receiving this year’s award at the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl.

Religious Liberty
The Court wrote, “But even in a pandemic, the Constitution cannot be put away and forgotten. The restrictions at issue here, by effectively barring many from attending religious services, strike at the very heart of the First Amendment’s guarantee of religious liberty.

Impacts on the Local Economy
Earlier in November, the GBEDF had the opportunity to join with Louisiana State University - Shreveport, Bossier Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce to host a virtual economic update with the Dallas Federal Reserve President and CEO Robert Kaplan.

Healthy Geezer
It is very difficult to avoid physical pain as you get older. However, as many people age, they complain less about pain. This phenomenon may be caused by a decreased sensitivity to pain. However, some believe that seniors don’t moan as much as juniors because they tend to be stoics.

Happy Holidays?
It’s the most festive time of the year, and figuring out what holiday feasts and gatherings will look like is challenging, especially during a pandemic. It doesn’t mean celebrations with friends and family can’t happen. It means plans need to be safe and well thought out.

Update on SARS-COV-2 Vaccines
are a family of large RNA viruses that infect mammals and birds and cause respiratory infections and disease. There are seven known human coronaviruses that originally appear to have come from animals. Of these seven human coronaviruses, four are largely benign and cause 25-30% of the common cold cases.

Club 365
The superlatives roll off their tongues in rapid-fire bursts. Words like phenomenal, fantastic, beautiful and amazing are part of a panoply of adjectives the ladies behind Club 365 use to describe their "pivot" from the Shreveport Regional Arts Council’s biennial Christmas in the Sky event.

CLUB 365
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DECEMBER 2021
CUSH’S presents their signature Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner for a Group of 10 people to include Salad, Dessert, and Wine...prepared for pick up! Mangia by Candlelight with this hand-painted and accented with 24k gold candle holder. DONOR: Cush’s Grocery & Market Friend of SRAC.

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JANUARY 2021
Bryan Sullivan of CHEMISTRY SALON presents a Blow Out with a Level 1 Stylist every week for 52 weeks! Plus, you receive a Deep Conditioning Treatment each month; includes Six cans Pur dry shampoo, Six bottles Pur ‘Lock It Down” hairspray and three bottles of Soft finish hairspray.

FEBRUARY 2021
A CHICKEN in every Pot...every Month...for a Year! Bake, Broil, Grill, or Fry a locally raised Mahaffey Farms Chicken every month! Serve your Chicken on this set of Marigold Artisans Tray, Fluted Tray and Cake Stand.

FEB/MAR 2021
Chef Tootie of EARNESTLY TOOTIE’S, creates a 3-course meal menu, cooked and served at your home, artspace or Central ARTSTATION! Renaissance Man, RON HARDY, presents his “African Queen” painting. Your event includes a $300 Brookshire’s Card for the food and Red & White Wines from Cuban Liquor.

MAR/APR 2021
SWEET TEE & SWEETPORT starts the Family Fun with a Radio Flyer Wagon filled with surprises and a $150 Gift Card! SOUTHFIELD SCHOOL Summer Camp pushes ”Play Hard, Get Smart” during this week-long day camp. SHREVEPORT MUSIC develops “sweet sounds” with this Ventura 3/4 size Acoustic Guitar with steel strings and a spruce top.

APRIL/MAY 2021
$365 Shopping Spree Certificate! The winner receives a 10% discount on the Day that you come to shop ...this means that you can spend $401.50 buying sensational LEWIS’ GIFTS with your Certificate, or enjoy lunch with friends at BISCOTTI’S. DONOR: Lewis’ Gifts.

MAY/JUNE 2021
Cush’s famous Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner for 10 people for “Pick Up.” Dinner includes Salad, Dessert and Wine. Welcome Summer with this Sunflower Wreath by Julie Dickinson and add the set of Rooster & Hen Figurines by Fitz and Floyd to complete your Party.

JUNE/JULY 2021
Dare Devil - Spend 30 minutes in a full motion Helicopter simulator at Metro Aviation’s Helicopter Flight Training Center. These simulators are so realistic, pilots can actually earn a 1:1 training credit as if they were in an actual aircraft. DONOR: Metro Aviation Inc.

JULY/AUG 2021
LEWIS’ presents a $365 Shopping Spree Certificate! The winner receives a 10% discount on the Day that you come to shop ...this means that you can spend $401.50 buying sensational LEWIS’ GIFTS with your Certificate, or enjoy lunch with friends at BISCOTTI’S.

AUGUST 2021
Murray & Pat Viser, Burgundy wine lovers, present Chassagne Montrachet and Volnay 1er Cru; a handcrafted Cork, Santos Mahogany, Purple Heart and White Oak Woods, and a leather bound wine label & tasting journal to document the experience. Sip your wine and listen to the music of Twang Darkly renowned for unusual RURAL SPACE MUSIC.

AUG/SEPT 2021
Your VIP TICKETS for the September 30 - October 3 FILM PRIZE Fest in downtown Shreveport gets Two people into all the Film Fun. Stay close to the Festivities in the HILTON SHREVEPORT in a Jr. Deluxe Suite for TWO NIGHTS, with two In- Room Movies...FILMS, and a $50 Room Credit for Breakfast or Lunch.

SEPT/OCT 2021
VOILA - VODKA of the Month for a Year from Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Ketel One, Ketel One Cucumber/Mint, Grapefruit, Peach, Belvedere, Citroen and Orange - Belvedere Heritage - Smirnoff - Ciroc, Ciroc Pineapple and Red Berry. Serve your Vodka in a signed Irish Crystal Decanter by LENOX.

OCT/NOV 2021
CHEF EDDY MARS the Star of the Kitchen prepares a Gourmet Dinner for 8 in your home, Artspace or Central Artstation. The dinner includes Wines from Republic National Distributing and Chef shopping support from Brookshires. DONOR: Chef Eddy Mars Brookshire’s Grocery Company Republic National Distributing Co.

NOVEMBER 2021
Tommy & Lauri Wallace create this beautiful Sterling Silver Gemstone Necklace with Cabochons, sterling silver back and bezel framing. The sterling silver collar is also hand forged, shaped, hammered and soldered for the overall Statement Necklace. DONOR: Tommy & Lauri Wallace - Just Ask Creations.

DECEMBER 2021
LEWIS’ GIFTS presents a $365 Shopping Spree Certificate! The winner receives a 10% discount on the Day that you come to shop ...this means that you can spend $401.50 buying sensational LEWIS’ GIFTS with your Certificate, or enjoy lunch with friends at BISCOTTI’S.

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SPONSORS
Ark-La-Tex Dermatology • Ayres, Shelton, Williams, Benson & Paine, LLC Brookshire’s Grocery Company • Coca-Cola Bottling Company United of Shreveport Gregory & Heidi Kallenberg • Louisiana Coin & Jewelry • Kurt & Julie Lyles McCary’s Jewelers • Rational Middle Media Group, LLC • Ronpak, Inc.

RULES
CHARITABLE GAMING PERMIT LICENSE # IS E0004736.

PRIZE DONORS
1st Responder Assemblers 2JOHNS Steakhouse 318 Forum Magazine 8445 Medical Spa at Shreveport Eye Specialists Adena Helm Akin’s Nursery & Landscape Allen & Serenity Evans AMP Adventure Tours Andy Shehee Anytime Fitness - South Highlands Applebee’s...

8 Easy Ways to Winterize Your Home.
You want to keep your family comfortable in the winter, and your heating system helps make that happen. But did you know that heating makes up about 45 percent of total energy use in the typical home? These eight simple winterization tips won’t cost you much, but they will make your home more comfortable and efficient all winter long.

Holiday Gift Guide
Don’t let the grinch of the pandemic keep you from playing Santa Claus for friends and loved ones. Check out these fabulous gift ideas from our advertisers. Ho! Ho! Ho!.

318 Talk
| SPECIAL EVENTS The Holiday Trail of Lights includes eight cities in North Louisiana..

RNL Cookery Corner
RNL’s Cookery Corner is a food trailer owned by Chef Niematulai Longstratt. She’s best known for her traditional Sierra Leonean “Dine on a Mat” dining experience and being a 2019 Louisiana Food Prize: Battle of the Golden Fork finalist, and she has expanded her brand with a new food trailer.