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This clinic is for football players with injuries following Friday night games. Sponsored by Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Specialists and Rapides Regional Medical Center. Free medical evaluation by orthopaedic surgeon. Additional testing available as needed. Call 769-3135.
For cancer patients, caretakers, friends and family. A light meal will be served. Call 769-3106 to register.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Have you been reluctant to apply for funds because you didn’t know where to start? Has your organization turned in a proposal that wasn’t complete or competitive? This interactive workshop includes an overview of the grants seeking process. Topics include: planning and priority setting, researching funding sources, networking and proposal development. Learn about the people and the paper aspects of grants seeking from corporations and foundations.
Free training sponsored by The Rapides Foundation. Call Community Development Works 800.803.8075 or register online at www.communitydevelopmentworks.org
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
It is important that nonprofit organizations have a core of individuals and organizations that want to be identified as its members. This breadth of support helps ensure that the organization can withstand the ebbs and tides of funding streams, and provides a base for advocacy and volunteers. During this hands-on workshop each participant will develop a chart of potential stakeholders and target markets for membership, graph the benefit-exchange that each market provides and needs, and design a membership brochure, appeal letter, annual meeting and newsletter template. Participants will also be given take-home tools for ongoing use including a resource manual and tool kit with a CD of forms.
Free training sponsored by The Rapides Foundation. Call Community Development Works 800.803.8075 or register online at www.communitydevelopmentworks.org
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Is your board in top condition, on life support, or somewhere in between? In this highly interactive workshop you will learn easy-to-implement techniques for effective board building including recruitment, orientation, training, and self-assessment. Board chairs, board members, and executive directors will benefit. Pump up the take-home impact by bringing multiple attendees.
Call Community Development Works 800.803.8075 or register online at www.communitydevelopmentworks.org
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Nonprofit organizations have unique legal status that prohibits certain political activity. How then do these groups engage government, impact public policy, and participate in political processes without risking their nonprofit status? This one-day workshop helps participants better understand nonprofit organizations’ important role of advocacy and policy development. It also provides resources and guidelines to those who are ready to begin working on an issue.
Free training sponsored by The Rapides Foundation. Call Community Development Works 800.803.8075 or register online at www.communitydevelopmentworks.org
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The institutions we have historically relied on to provide youth with adult support and guidance—families, schools and neighborhoods—have changed in ways that have dramatically reduced their capacity to deliver such support. Today, there is a scarcity of such support, especially among poor youth. Support and guidance are often provided through formal mentoring programs; however, many organizations struggle with recruiting mentors, especially mentors of color. This workshop will explore techniques to assist your organization in recruiting and retaining mentors regardless of race, ethnic background or gender.
Free training sponsored by The Rapides Foundation. Call Community Development Works 800.803.8075 or register online at www.communitydevelopmentworks.org
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
A capital campaign is an organized fundraising drive with a significant financial goal, usually big enough to transform your nonprofit into the bigger, stronger, community asset you always wanted it to be. While conducting a winning campaign will certainly be a challenge, this workshop will introduce you to the key factors that can maximize your opportunity for success, particularly in tough economic times.
Free training sponsored by The Rapides Foundation. Call Community Development Works 800.803.8075 or register online at www.communitydevelopmentworks.org
Friday, May 22, 2009
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Using a biblical case study, workshop participants will identify the principles and techniques used by the community to begin the process of redevelopment. Topics of discussion will include responding to the call to action, garnering support from relevant authorities, assessing the need, mobilizing the community, handling obstacles and naysayers, and securing the community’s future. The session will be hands-on and highly interactive.
Free training sponsored by The Rapides Foundation. Call Community Development Works 800.803.8075 or register online at www.communitydevelopmentworks.org
Friday, May 15, 2009
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Effective and powerful grants should be “thoughtfully planned, well prepared, and concisely packaged.” A key component is the use of data within proposals/grants. Learn the right data to use in making your proposal stand out from the rest. Learn also how to incorporate data and data collection into your proposal writing process.
Free training sponsored by The Rapides Foundation. Call Community Development Works 800.803.8075 or register online at www.communitydevelopmentworks.org
The Youth Challenge Program is conducting interviews for the July 12, 2009 class at Camp Beauregard in Pineville. For more information, please call 1-800 CAMP KID or visit our website at www.ngycp.org.
RAPIDES SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA WITH THE MUSIC OF LED ZEPPELIN: 4 p.m., Sunday, April 26, 2009, Paragon Casino Resort Mari Showroom, Marksville. The Rapides Symphony Orchestra performs “The Music of Led Zeppelin: a Rock Symphony,” amplified by a full rock band featuring Randy Jackson on guitar/vocals. Tables for 10 are available for $300, and may be purchased by calling the Symphony offices at (318) 442-9709. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster locations, www.ticketmaster.com or by calling the Cypress Knee Gift Shop at 1-800-946-1946 ext. 1977.
Mission Dept of Pleasant Green B.C. will hold it's annual Tea on Sunday, May 17 @ 3pm. Public is welcome.
Avoyelles Cookbook Festival
May 2, 2009
Avoyelles Tourism Office - Mansura, LA
10am -- 2pm
800-833-4195
$5.00 admission
RAPIDES SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: EXPRESSIONS OF PASSION: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 2, 2009, Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center. Featuring Irina Muresanu, violinist and the Red River Chorale. The program includes Strauss’ Dance of the Seven Veils, Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto and more. Admission is $25 for adults, $15 for senior citizens and $10 for students. Tickets are available by calling the Rapides Symphony at (318) 442-9709 or at Red River Music on Jackson Street Ext.
Come join the APO Relay For Life Team's fight cancer.
Saturday May 2, 2009 at the Mansura Walking Track. Fun, Food, Prizes all to raise money for the fight against cancer.
Time: Saturday: 8:00am-5:00pm
First off, welcome to Market at the Greens, Alexandria, Louisiana's innovative open-air market! Located on the charming and breathtaking grounds of the former Rapides Golf and Country Club, the Market at the Greens is a truly one of a kind shopping experience in Central Louisiana. Our hours are Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Nearing our second year, The Market continues to grow in size and popularity. The Market currently boasts over 40 unique vendors; so, whether you are looking for one-of-a-kind chic jewelry, posh flip flops, trendy baby accessories, fun fishing lures, custom carved bookends, or delicious desserts and appetizers, The Market is the place for you!
Both community-oriented and family friendly, the Market at the Greens is the perfect place to spend the day with your kids or loved ones, and with its location both in the center of the state and less than a mile away from Interstate 49, The Market is the ideal place for vendors to come together to create a one stop shopping extravaganza in an ideal venue. The Market is well on its way to becoming a weekend destination for people all across the South to enjoy! We hope to see YOU at our next market!
Happy Shopping!
RIDERS OF THE STORM BIKE RALLY
MAY 7TH TO MAY 10TH
Hudson Creek Ladies Auxillary
Fun Day
Saturday, May 9
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Zig Slayter Ball Park
Prospect, LA
Proceeds to Build Hudson Creek Community Center
Food & Drinks, Games, Jumpers, Slides, Face Painting, Cake Walk, Dunkin Booth, Greased Pig Contest
Armed Forces Day Motorcyle Ride benefiting the Food Bank of Central Louisana
May 16th--10 am
Loewer PowerSports, Alexandria
$10 donation per person
Lunch following ride
Call 487-9495 for details
All makes, All models welcome
World No Tobacco Day 2009 is May 31
Jennifer Pearce
Reader Submitted
May 31 is World No Tobacco Day.
The local theme of World No Tobacco Day 2009 will address the toll of tobacco use and secondhand smoke in our community.
Members and supporters of The Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living will make a presentation to Alexandria City Council members on Tuesday, May 19, to thank them for their support of local tobacco prevention and control measures and smoke-free laws and educate them about the toll of tobacco in our community and the dangers of secondhand smoke.
Additionally the Region VI Tobacco Prevention and Cancer Control Coalition will receive a proclamation at a press conference on Friday, May 29, at Noon in City Council Chambers declaring May 31 World No Tobacco Day in Alexandria.
Summer Day Camp at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Louisiana Starts June 1st
The Positive Place to Be...Fun, Exciting Programs, Special Events and Great Rates! Eight-week Summer Day Camp Program at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Louisiana for youth ages 6-18 starts June 1, 2009 - July 31, 2009. Loated at 1801 Sylvester Street, Alexandria, LA 71301.
Summer Day Camp Registration Fees:
$100 One child for entire summer
$125 Two children for entire summer
$150 Three or more children in the same family for entire summer
$ 25 Teen Rate for entire summer
$ 10 Membership Fee (new members)
For more information, call the Administration Office Monday-Friday from 9AM-5PM at 318.442.4545. Early registration and membership applications are being accepted now.
Community HealthWorx Wine Tasting Fundraiser
Thursday, May 28, 2009
6:00PM-9:00pm
River Oaks Square Arts Center
Tickets $40.00 per person
To purchase tickets or for information, call 318-767-9979
Acadian Baptist Center is hosting an equestrian camp from June 1 to June 5, 2009. This camp is open to those children 10 and up interested in horses and riding. Kids will be presented with the Bible and Christian themes during the camp. It will be a great time! The price for this camp is $300.00 per camper. Please call and ask for Peggy or James for more information.
(Program personalities, pricing and retreat dates subject to change without notice.)