TUESDAY, JANUARY 27TH
8 am: 'Celebrate Our Nation' @ St. Joseph’s Catholic School
School flag ceremony at 8 a.m. Also the school will be open for tours of prospective families and students. St. Joseph’s is located at 1210 Anniston Ave. in Shreveport. Call (318) 865-3585 for more information.
8:30 am - AARP Driver 55 Alive Driver Safety Program @ First United Methodist Church of Bossier.
Course is open to drivers 55 years of age and older. Cost is $12 (payable at the first session). The 2nd session will be held the following day at the same time. The church is located at 201 John Wesley Blvd. in Bossier. Call (318) 742-3823 for more info.
9 am: Free Income Tax Preparation & E-filing @ Queensborough Neighborhood Assoc.
The Queensborough Neighborhood Association will prepare and electronically file your 2008 federal and state income taxes. Bring in your W-2, identification, and social security card for you and all dependents. Saturdays are by appointment only. This service runs through Feb 2nd from 9 am to 4:30 pm. Call (318) 635-8100 for more information.
10 am: Free Eye Screening for Seniors @ Lusk Eye Specialist
Eye screeing for seniors 55 years of age and older; screening for Glaucoma and Cataracts. There is no charge! Lusk is located at 451 Ashley Ridge Blvd. in Shreveport. Call (318) 222-5555 for more information.
6 pm: How to Survive Homeownership in this Current Market Seminar @ Clarion Hotel
Topics of discussion will be Avoiding Foreclosure, Homebuying, Loan Modification, Deed In Lieu of Foreclosure, and Doing A Short Sale. In addition, other homeownership topics will be discussed by a representative from Red River Bank, Realty Teams and Louisiana Abstract and Title. Refreshments will be served. Call (318) 458-8690 or 868-7474 for more information.
7 pm: 'Dream Week’ – Documentary Screening @ Centenary College
A screening of the documentary "Been to the Mountaintop: Speeches and Reflections from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.," will be shown. This screening will be held in Jackson Hall, Room 304. Call (318) 869-5183 for more information.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27TH
10 am: Humana Seminar on Medicare Advantage Plans @ Clarion Hotel
Medicare beneficiaries will learn about Humana's Medicare Advantage Plans during Medicare's Open Enrollment Period. There is another seminar on the same subject being held at 2 pm, at the Holiday Inn in downtown Shreveport. Call 1 (800) 246-1444 for more information.
12 pm: New Patient Orientation @ Willis-Knighton Cancer Center
Workshop provides cancer patients and their loved ones with information about the Cancer Center, treatments and resources. Cancer patients will hear from other patients as well as healthcare professionals. Lunch will be provided. The center is located at 2600 Kings Hwy in Shreveport (on the 4th floor). This event is FREE bur reservations are required. Call (318) 212-8225 to reserve a space or get more information.
4:30 pm - Grief Share @ Summer Grove Baptist Church
Seminar and support group for those grieving the death of someone close to them. Participants will learn valuable information about recovering from your grief and renewing your hope for the future. This event will be held in Rm 2S in the church, every Wednesday through the end of February. Call (318) 683-6933 for more information.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 28TH
11 am: 'Dream Week’ Panel Discussion @ Centenary College
Civil Rights: Then and Now, a panel discussion with members of the Washington, D.C. based theater group, Pin Points Theater. This event will be held in the Kilpatrick Auditorium. Call (318) 869-5183 for more information.
6 pm: Debt Free and Financially Independent Workshop @ Queensborough Neighborhood Assoc.
Participants will learn: How to reduce your debt, How to take control of your credit cards, How to manage your finances, and How to become financially independent. The QNA is located at 2756 Greenwood Road. Cost is $25, per person; $30, per couple. Call (318) 635-8100 for more information.
6 pm: Growing Up For Girls (Ages 9-12) @ Willis-Knighton South
Take a step to educate and prepare your pre-teen daughter for the sensitive changes of adolescence. This workshop is for girls ages 9 to 12. This event will be held in the auditorium. Reservations are required (even though the event is free). Call (318) 212-8225 to reserve a space or get more information.
7 pm: 'The Meeting’ @ Marjorie Lyons Playhouse (Centenary Campus)
The Pin Points Theater troupe will perform the play, "The Meeting," written by Jeff Stetson, a powerful drama about the lives, philosophies, and times of Martin Luther King and Malcolm X. This event is free. Call (318) 869-5183 for more information.
7 pm: Poetic Paradise - Poetry at Its Finest @ H&H Lounge
Singers, dancers, comedians, and artists will compete, $25 prize goes to top poem. Hosted by Shreveport's Poetic Justice. The Lounge is located at 717 Hope Street. Call (318) 221-3199 or (318) 424-9297 for more information. This event is free.
8 pm: Expressions After Dark Remix Edition -An Nspired Grown and Sexy Affair @ JOSH Lounge
Open mic featuring local talent. Women must be 23 years of age and men must be 25 years of age. Artist registration begins at 7:30 p.m. $5 admission. Call (318) 681-9960 or (318) 828-3050 for more information.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30TH
7:05 pm - Mudbugs vs. Rapid City Rush @ CenturyTel Center
A professional hockey game featuring the Bossier-Shreveport team. Tickets are $14.25-$29.25.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31ST
11 am: Humane Society of Northwest Louisiana Pet Adoptions @ PETCO
Dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. every Saturday excluding the fifth Sat. $50, adoption fee. Call (318) 219-7387 for more info.
2 pm: Stepping to Success Entrepreneurs Fair and Extravaganza @ Airport Park Recreation Center
The mission of the organization is to assist and provide a smooth transition to prospective business owners upon their entrance into the business domain. Door prizes and refreshments will be provided. Admission is $5. Call (318) 918-7375 or 741-0779.
7:05 pm - Mudbugs vs. Wichita Thunder @ CenturyTel Center
A professional hockey game featuring Bossier-Shreveport’s Mudbugs. Tickets are $14.25-$29.25.
9 pm: Sophisticated Saturdays @ Adam’s Lounge (Bossier City)
Come enjoy a professional atmosphere at Adam’s Lounge. Presented by CrowdPleaser Entertainment. DJ Marle-Mar will be on the 1’s and 2’s. Grown & sexy attire is mandatory. Book your party by calling 318-422-5322.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST
(No major events on this day)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND
(No major events on this day)
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