TUESDAY, JULY 7TH
7 am: Shreveport Farmers Market @ Festival Plaza
The Shreveport Farmers' Market will offer locally-grown vegetables and fruits, locally-raised meats, fresh gulf shrimp, Longhorn beef, chickens, eggs, artisan sausage, freshly-roasted coffee, canned fruits and vegetables, jams and jellies, salsa's, granola, baked goods, soups, dips, herbs and herbal products, live plants, Louisiana wines, an array of other foods and crafts, and live music performances. The Tuesday afternoon markets will take place through July 28, from 3-6 p.m.
8 am: Tuesday Morning Breakfast Group @ Holiday Inn Downtown Shreveport
Terry Moore, Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch Securities, will be the guest speaker. Call (318) 221-2344 or 222-7797 for more information.
5 pm: First Time Homebuyer's Education Seminar @ WK Health Career Institute
The Queensborough Neighborhood Association Inc. in collaboration with Louisiana Housing Finance Agency, presents a First Time Homebuyer's Education Seminar. Call (318) 635-8100.to sign up. The Institute is located at 2401 Bessie Street in Shreveport. (This workshop will be held again on Thursday).
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8TH
10 am: Shots for Tots @ Walmart Supercenter (Mansfield Rd.)
Remember to bring your child's immunization record.
3 pm: Youth Model Camp 2009 @ Airport Park Rec Center
SPAR and Total Package Management LLC offers a youth model camp for pre-teen and teenage girls, ages 12 to 18. Camps will be held at Airport Park Community Center on Mondays, David Raines Community Center on Wednesdays, and Bill Cockrell Community Center on Fridays. Cost: $10, registration fee; $10, class session fee per class. Call (318) 294-7930 or 6174-8316 for more info.
7 pm: Wednesday Night Game Group @ the Robinson Film Center
Are you bored on Wednesday nights? Well stop that now. Come out to the Robinson Film Center at 617 Texas in Downtown Shreveport and join a group of people who are meeting there every Wednesday night to play card and board games. It's free. Check out the website at http://www.ShreveportGameNight.org for all the details.
7:30 pm -- Salsa Lessons @ Rockin Rodeo
Salsa lessons every Wed. RR is located at 1003 Gould Drive in Bossier City. Call (318) 742-7888 for more info.
THURSDAY, JULY 9TH
9:30 am -- S.C.O.R.E. - Counselors to America's Small Business @ Shreveport Chamber of Commerce
Provides confidential business counseling sessions with S.C.O.R.E. volunteer counselors. Make appointments prior to the each meeting session. The GSCC is located at 400 Edwards St. This event is free. For more info, call (318) 677-2536.
7 pm: Women's Self Defense Class @ Lotus Studio
Participants will learn how to identify, avoid, and if necessary escape potentially dangerous or life threatening situations by using simple and basic self defense techniques. Classes are open to females only, ages 14 and older, females under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The studio is located at 444 Olive St. in Shreveport. Cost is $10. RSVP at (318) 617-2829.
FRIDAY, JULY 10TH
8:15 am -- Bodyattack Launch @ Broadmoor YMCA
Fun Fitness Class Challenging High Energy Cardiovascular at Broadmoor YMCA, 215 Carroll, Shreveport. Bring a Friend. GET INTO SOME SERIOUS SUMMER SHAPE... For more information, Email Kim Hoosier at khhealth@yahoo.com.
7 pm: 33rd Annual Sickle Cell Softball Tournament @ Cargill Park
The Northwest Louisiana Chapter of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America presents a fundraiser to help find a cure for sickle cell. Softball tournament will kick off with the AT&T Homerun Derby at Cargill Park, July 10 at 7 p.m. First, second and third place cash prizes will be awarded; teams will be eliminated from the tournament to be held at Cargill and Southern Hills parks throughout the weekend, July 11-12. $5, admission per car; $2, for walk-ins. For more info, call (318) 636-5300.
7:05 pm -- Shreveport Captains vs. Wichita Wing Nuts @ Fair Grounds Field
A minor league baseball game. Admission is $5. Games continues on Saturday and Sunday.
SATURDAY, JULY 11TH
6:30 pm -- Car Wash Fundraiser @ Firestone Complete Auto Care
Beta Omega Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. host a fundraiser to purchase smoke alarms to assist the Shreveport Fire Department in spreading the message of fire safety. Firestone is located at 8902 Jewella Ave. in Shreveport. This event will last until 2 pm.
8 am: Greenwood Farmers Market
Vendors will have available for sale fresh produce, eggs, honey, meat pies, tamales, jams and jellies, natural granola, bird houses, fresh plants, dog and cat treats, pickled vegetables, natural skin care products, monogrammed baby clothes, grass fed bed, cookies, breads, brownies, wood items and more. Call (318) 938-7261 for more info.
10 am: Bossier Animal Control's Adoption Days @ PetSmart (Bossier City)
Dogs and cats, including puppies and kittens, will be available for adoption. $55-$85, adoption fees. Cash only. Call 318) 741-8499 for more information.
10 am: Batman @ Water Town USA
Mark your calendar to come and visit with one of your favorite Super Hero's - "Batman". Autographs will be available along with photo opportunities with the super hero. Hours of operation will be 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Tickets are 21.95 per person. Call 318-938-5473 for more info.
10 am: Green Thumb Seminar @ American Rose Center
Green Thumb Seminar with Dr. Joe White discussing "Yes You Can Prune Roses (and Other Plants in Summer." Admission is free with paid garden admission of $5; free, to all American Rose Society and American Rose Center Garden Members. The rose center is located at 8877 Jefferson Paige Road.
11 am: Humane Society of Northwest Louisiana Pet Adoptions
Dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. every Saturday excluding the fifth Sat. Free; $50, adoption fee.
1 pm: Solar System Saturdays @ Sci-Port
Solar System Saturdays, sponsored by LSUS/SBAS, takes an intimate look into our Solar System. This series of presentations and activities begins at Earth, journeys to the planets and ends at the outer fringes of our Solar System. Our tour guide will be the distinguished guest speaker: Dr. Laura Whitlock, Ph. D. Associate Professor of Physics, LSUS. Dr. Whitlock has worked with NASA and has taught many students and teachers about the wonders of space. As a special treat, there will be a prize giveaway of NASA goodies for participants who attend each presentation.
1:30 pm -- Booksigning @ Bossier Parish Library
Local Author, Jan F. Whitaker, will meet and greet the public and sign copies of her books, "How I Got Over" and "Shhh!! Are You Listening?" This event will be held in the library’s conference room. The library is located at 2206 Beckett St.
4 pm: 'Rusty O' Halo' @ St. Rest Baptist Church
Christian drama that focuses on selfishness, preparation for heaven, people in the Church and gives a good view of what Jesus sees when He looks at His church. Sponsored by ShepherdNSheep Ministry. Cost is $20. St. Rest is located at 1664 Garden St.
5 pm: Jaws Film & Memorabilia Exhibit @ Robinson Film Center
A theatrical screening of "Jaws," and an exhibit of "Jaws" memorabilia from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Admission is $5:75-$8.75; free, memorabilia exhibit. There will be another showing at 7:30 pm.
5 pm: Salsa Lessons @ SandysDance Center
Salsa lessons at 5-6 p.m. for beginners and 6-7 p.m. for intermediate. All levels welcome. Sandys is located at 111 Dalton St., Suite 400. Cost is $7, per lesson. Call (318) 465-4534 for more information.
6:30 pm -- Bollywood Night @ LSUS University Center
The LSUS India Studies program will host a "Bollywood Night." The event will offer a buffet dinner and feature popular dance numbers from Bollywood films. Performances will include Bharat ki Hawayein, a dance group from Tyler, Texas and Natya Kala Mandalam, a Shreveport dance group, and a local Indian talent showcase. Dress is evening casual or Indian attire. Tickets available Thursday at Asian Groceries, Heart of Bossier Mall with cash or check. Call (318) 797-5186 or 752-8556 for more info.
9:30 pm -- Salsa Lessons @ Nicky’s Mexican Restaurant
Salsa lessons every Sat. night. Dancing will begin at 11:30 p.m. Nicky’s is located in the Red River District. Downtown Shreveport, LA
9 pm: Sophisticated Saturday @ Adam’s Lounge
CrowdPleaser Entertainment presents Sophistication for the Grown n Sexy. DJ Marle-Mar will be on the 1’s and 2’s. For more information call 422-5322.
SUNDAY, JULY 12TH
11 am: Shop 'Til You Drop Arts, Craft and Gift Show @ Bossier Civic Center
Women's accessories, clothing, baby items, monogramming, children's items, wood products, bath products, scrapbooking, tasty foods, home decor and more. Cost: $2; free, children ages 10 and younger.
1 pm: Farmers' Market in Keithville @ Flashback Casino
Fresh produce and hand made crafts. Farmers' Market is held every Sun. from 1-7 p.m., and every Wed. from 3-7 p.m., through Sept. 2. The casino is located at 8311 Springridge-Texas Line Road
2:30 pm -- 'The Secret Garden' a musical @ First United Methodist Church (Performing Arts Center)
a musical retelling of the classic children's tale presented by the Performing Arts Center. Tickets:$18, adults and seniors; $9, children. Call box office for reservations noon-4 p.m. weekdays, also open one hour prior to curtain on performance days.
MONDAY, JULY 13TH
7:05 pm -- Shreveport-Bossier Captains vs. Fort Worth Cats @ Fair Grounds Field
A minor league baseball game. Cost is $5.
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