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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.

Pleasant Green B.C. will be sponsoring it's annual Family & Friends Day, August 16 @ 3p.m. Speaker:

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.

Chip Dickey and the Heard are coming to Acadian Baptist Center Camp for a pre-teen camp (grades 3-6) for 2009! The camp will last from Monday, July 27 to Friday, July 30, 2009. Swimming, games, activities, Bible studies, worship, and more will be part of this camp. The price per camper is $125.00. Do not miss out! Call to register by July 24, 2009, to secure your spot. FMI: Peggy or James at (337) 457-9047 or acadiacamp@aol.com.

(Program personalities and retreat dates subject to change without notice.)

READY… SET… SHOP!

SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP ARTS, CRAFT, & GIFT SHOW

IS HAVING OUR FIRST ANNUAL ARTS , CRAFT, AND GIFT SHOW AT THE RIVER FRONT CENTER

IN ALEXANDRIA , LA ON JULY 25-26, 2009

"Shop Til You Drop" offers a unique opportunity to see and shop with up to 70 outstanding merchants all under one roof. Shop Til' You Drop is the

 premier showcase for crafters & retailers in Louisiana . Our craft show offers   handcrafted arts, crafts, jewelry, children's items, handbags, and tasty food.

All of our merchants are picked for their quality, variety, and uniqueness. Our goal is to bring the best arts and crafts together, under one roof, so that you

will have the largest possible selection to choose from.  Our Exhibitors come from all over. We have gifts for that special someone and decorations for your

 home or office for everyday and with  the holiday season near you are sure to find what you are looking for  all at affordable prices. At the

July 25-26, 2009 show this is some things you may find at this show:   Baby Items, candles,  purses, Avon ,   jewelry, wood items, hot sauce, candles,

painted wood items, monogramming, hair bows, floral, purses, and much, much, more… Shop ‘Til You Drop’s Show hours are Saturday 10am-5pm

and Sunday 11am-4:30pm, Admission $3.00 Children 10 and under are free!  For information, Call 318-470-6714 or 318-564-9489 or visit our website

at www.shoptiludropla.com   Come and join us in a fun-filled atmosphere and tell all your friends and family “Let’s Shop Til We Drop!”

The Louisiana Youth Challenge Program will be conducting interviews for the October 11, 2009 class being held at the Gillis W. Long Center in Carville, LA. For more information please call 1-800 CAMP KID or visit our website at www.ngycp.org.

College should be the best time of your life. Don't let it be the worst. Learn how to be aware of your surroundings at all times, learn how to avoid being targeted as a victim and gain confidence in being able to defend yourself. Saturday, August 8th, 9 AM to Noon(Registration Deadline - August 5th), at Pine Forest Martial Arts, 2963 Hwy 28 East (Garden District Shopping Center), Pineville. Seminar is open only to women. $30 per person. For more information, call (318)447-3112.

THIRD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH, THE PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP, 11a-12:30p in the POWER CENTER off MacArthur Dr. This group meets on the third Thursday of each month and is open to anyone who has been diagnosed with Parkinson's and their family/caregiver. We offer educational handouts and programs plus a chance to share with others. Lunch is provided by CHRISTUS ST. FRANCES CABRINI HOSPITAL. For more information, call Pam Hataway, 448-6970 or Becky Watkins, 448-6938.

FOURTH MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH, THE ALZHEIMER'S CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP, 11a-12:30p in the POWER CENTER off MacArthur Dr. This group is designed for Caregivers and/or family members of those diagnosed with Alzheimer/Dementia. We offer educational handouts, sharing time, and lunch is provided by CHRISTUS ST. FRANCES CABRINI HOSPITAL. THE ALZHEIMER SUPPORT GROUP meets on the fourth Monday of each month. For more information, please call Pam Hataway, 448-6970 or Becky Watkins, 448-6938.

FOURTH MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH, THE ALZHEIMER'S ACTIVITY GROUP, 11a-NOON will be offered for those with Alzheimer's disease. The meeting is held in the POWER CENTER off MacArthur Dr. The staff from Kingsley Place will offer appropriate activities with a fun, hands-on approach. This group meets on the fourth Monday of the month in conjunction with the Caregivers Support Group. The caregiver must attend the Caregivers Group and stay on campus during this group time. Lunch is provided by CHRISTUS ST. FRANCES CABRINI HOSPITAL. For more information, please contact Pam Hataway, 448-6970 or Becky Watkins, 448-6938.

SECOND MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH, THE MORNING WIDOWED PERSONS SUPPORT GROUP, 10a-11:30 in the POWER CENTER off MacArthur Dr. This is an on-going support group for men and women whose spouse has died. There will be group sharing time and this group has trained OUTREACH VOLUNTEERS who are available to the newly grieving. THE MORNING WIDOWED SUPPORT GROUP meets on the second Monday of each month, and is sponsored by CHRISTUS ST. FRANCES CABRINI HOSPITAL. For more information, call Becky Watkins, 448-6938 or Pam Hataway, 448-6970.

Alexandria and Surrounding Area Optometrists Offer NO-COST Eye & Vision Assessments for Infants

VSP InfantSEE® Mobile Eye and Vision Clinic

Wednesday, August 12 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Alexandria, L.A. – Wal-Mart: 2050 N. Mall Dr.

Walk-ins accepted

Also, local doctors of optometry listed below will be giving NO-COST InfantSEE® assessments in their offices during InfantSEE® Week: Monday, August 3 – Friday, August 14.

Appointment required

Come out to Wal-Mart in Alexandria or if you can’t make it, call the optometrist closest to you and make an appointment for a NO-COST comprehensive InfantSEE® assessment for babies six to 12 months old or visit www.InfantSEE.org for more information.

ALEXANDRIA
Dr. Cornel LeBlanc
5917 Jackson St.
318-445-5292

Dr. William Risinger

3908 Parliament Dr.

318-445-5319

Dr. Lacy Shaw
5615-B Jackson Street Ext.
318-442-7787

LEESVILLE
Dr. Cherri Cowan
1100 N. 5^th St.
337-239-2020

Dr. Kayla Gaddis
1106 Port Annur Terrace Blvd.
337-392-1994

MARKSVILLE
Dr. Christine Childress Goudeau
108 Medic Ave.
318-253-9766

NATCHITOCHES
Dr. Cheryl Stoker
925 Keyan Ave.
318-352-0400

Dr. Pete Wardell

140 E. 5th St.

318-357-8194

OAKDALE
Dr. Jerry Gerdes
414 E. 7th Ave.
318-335-3275

InfantSEE® is a public health program created by Optometry’s Charity™ - The AOA Foundation and The Vision Care Institute™, LLC a Johnson & Johnson company.

For the first time there will be a September administration of the ACT in Louisiana on September 12, 2009. The registration deadline for this is August 7, 2009, midnight on line or postmarked deadline as well.

Need to get the word out as students will not yet be back to school. Students can see their high school guidance counselors, July 27-August 7, 2009.

Revival At God's Vision Ministries 2912 Willow Glen River Rd. Alexandria, La 71302, Dr. Emile Hurts, Jr and Pastor Loretta Hurts is have a Revival from July 20th to July 31st 7:00p.m. nightly. Theme: It's Time to Take It Back! RECEIVE OUR MIRACLES!

If you are looking for college programs in central Louisiana, we're right here! With 10 colleges and universities offering classes in our facility on England Airpark, the opportunities are numerous.

We invite you to...

Come See the LCRP

August 6, 2009

4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

1410 Neel Kearby Blvd.

(on England Airpark in Alexandria)

For information, call 318-484-2184

or visit www.TheLCRP.net

Do you know where your drinking water comes from and how to protect it?

Join the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Drinking Water Protection Team at the

La Salle Parish Community meeting

Thursday, August 13

Jena Town Hall - Council Meeting room - 2908 East Oak Street, Jena

Public is invited

Annual Cenla Shrine Circus

Sunday, August 30^th – performances at 2:00 pm, 6:00 pm

Rapides Parish Coliseum

5600 Coliseum Blvd.

Alexandria, LA 71303

Tickets: $10 adults

Children ages 12 and under receive free admission

For more information, call the Cenla Shrine Club at 318- 443-6149 or contact any local Shriner.

Annual Cenla Shrine Circus

Saturday, August 29th – performances at 10:00 am, 2:00 pm, 7:00 pm

Sunday, August 30^th – performances at 2:00 pm, 6:00 pm

Rapides Parish Coliseum

5600 Coliseum Blvd.

Alexandria, LA 71303

Tickets: $10 adults

Children ages 12 and under receive free admission

For more information, call the Cenla Shrine Club at 318- 443-6149 or contact any local Shriner.

Annual Cenla Shrine Circus

Saturday, August 29th – performances at 10:00 am, 2:00 pm, 7:00 pm

Sunday, August 30^th – performances at 2:00 pm, 6:00 pm

Rapides Parish Coliseum

5600 Coliseum Blvd.

Alexandria, LA 71303

Tickets: $10 adults

Children ages 12 and under receive free admission

For more information, call the Cenla Shrine Club at 318- 443-6149 or contact any local Shriner.

Annual Cenla Shrine Circus

Saturday, August 29th – performances at 10:00 am, 2:00 pm, 7:00 pm

Sunday, August 30^th – performances at 2:00 pm, 6:00 pm

Rapides Parish Coliseum

5600 Coliseum Blvd.

Alexandria, LA 71303

Tickets: $10 adults

Children ages 12 and under receive free admission

For more information, call the Cenla Shrine Club at 318- 443-6149 or contact any local Shriner.

Annual Cenla Shrine Circus

Sunday, August 30^th – performances at 2:00 pm, 6:00 pm

Rapides Parish Coliseum

5600 Coliseum Blvd.

Alexandria, LA 71303

Tickets: $10 adults

Children ages 12 and under receive free admission

For more information, call the Cenla Shrine Club at 318- 443-6149 or contact any local Shriner.

Coming August 2 IN CONCERT

Martin Family from Mariceville, Texas

To the: Evangelical Methodist Church

436 Mission Drive

Simmesport, LA

Come Expecting to be Blessed

Annual Cenla Shrine Circus

Saturday, August 23^rd – performances at 10:00 am, 2:00 pm, 7:00 pm

Sunday, August 24^th – performances at 2:00 pm, 6:00 pm

Rapides Parish Coliseum

5600 Coliseum Blvd.

Alexandria, LA 71303

Tickets: $10 adults

Children ages 12 and under receive free admission

For more information, call the Cenla Shrine Club at 318- 443-6149 or contact any local Shriner.

Bolton High School
Freshmen Orientation

For Parents and Freshmen
July 30, 2009
Bolton High School Auditorium
5:00 p.m.       Registration and
               Schedule Pick-up
6:00 p.m.       Assembly and
School Tours
We will end with a traditional Bolton
Pep Rally.

Hope to see you there!

Bayou Longbeards Chapter
1^{st Annual JAKES & Wheelin’ Sportsmen Fun Shoot}^{And Outreach Education Event

Supporting the National Wild Turkey Federations’
Wheelin’ Sportsmen and JAKES Outreach Programs

August 15, 2009
LDWF Rifle Range - Woodworth, LA
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.Program begins at 9:00 a.m.

This event will begin with the firing of cannon nets used in wild turkey trapping along with a discussion on conservation by LDWF biologist. The event will include shooting a round of five-stand clays; a still target turkey shoot; an archery class; a muzzleloader class; a small bore rifle competition; and an educational class on trapping hosted by the LA Trappers Association. A special program for disabled persons will focus on adaptive equipment and hunting strategies and participants will be able to register for opportunities to participate in hunting and fishing programs hosted by NWTF Wheelin’ Sportsmen volunteers and the LDWF disabled hunting program during the 2009 -2010 seasons.
Lunch will be provided to all participants; competition and participation prizes will be awarded; and door prizes will be given away during lunch.
For information or registration call Johnny Bordelon (318) 985-2244.Directions: Exit #73 off I-49 (Woodworth Exit) and go 1.5 mile west on the left.}

Gospel Singers

Evangelical Methodist Church

Hwy 1 North

Marksville, LA

THIS EVENT IS AN OPEN HOUSE TO SHOWCASE OUR NEW RESCUE TRUCK AND STATION UPGRADES. THERE WILL BE VENDORS FROM THE FIRE SERVICE AS WELL AS COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE FOLKS.

THERE WILL BE SOME FIRE DEMOS, FOOD, MUSIC AND FUN FOR THE KIDS.

The Magnolia State Peace Officer's Association will host the 10th annual Cane River Zydeco Festival in downtown Natchitoches. This is a tw-day event. Festivities on Friday include a entertainment by the Same Ol' 2-step Zydeco Band a D.J. "LA" Jones and a Zydeco Dance Contest. Admission on Friday is $3. For more information contact Melvin Holmes at (318) 471-9960 or (318) 354-0899 or Harman Winters at (318) 652-0079 or (318) 354-1077.

The Magnolia State Peace Officer's Association will host the 10th annual Cane River Zydeco Festival in downtown Natchitoches. This is a two-day event. Events on Saturday begin with a Poker Run through Natchitoches Parish, followed by entertainment beginning at 4 p.m. Entertainment provided by D.C. & The Zydeco Country Boyz and Leon Chavis & the Zydeco Flames. Admission to Saturday events is $7. For more information contact Melvin Holmes at (318) 471-9960 or (318) 354-0899 or Harman Winters at (318) 652-0079 or (318) 354-1077.

Visit northeast Natchitoches Parish for a day of heritage and fun in Goldonna, Louisiana. Activities include arts and crafts booths, food, a parade, and live entertainment. There will be a children's area that will include a dunking booth, face painting, a jupiter jump and cake walk. For more information call (318) 727-8770 or (318) 727-8660.

Schedule of events:

10 a.m. Parade

11 a.m. Live Entertainment begins; Festival opens

Monday, August 3rd, BEREAVED PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP, 6:30p-7:30p in the POWER CENTER off MacArthur Dr. Come at 6p for Brown Bag supper with drinks and dessert provided. This is an on-going support group for parents and grandparents whose child has died. Educational handouts and pamphlets are available, and each month we will focus on a different topic. Please bring a picture of your child to share with the group. This group is sponsored by CHRISTUS ST. FRANCES CABRINI HOSPITAL and meets on the first Monday of every month. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED by calling Becky Watkins, 448-6938.

For more information, please call Jo Hines, 318-899-3743 or Becky Watkins, 448-6938..

Kelley Kids Consignment Tuesday, August 11, 20098:00am – 8:00pm Pineville Community CenterMain Street · Infant and Children’s clothing· Baby furniture & gear· Toys· Maternity Clothes

· Prom & Homecoming dresses

To consign contact Aileen at kelleykidsconsignment@yahoo.com or 318-286-0851

The United States Senate Committee onSmall Business and EntrepreneurshipU.S. Senator Mary L. Landrieu, Chair The Small Business Administration Louisiana Economic Development and Louisiana Small Business Development Center Cordially Invite You to the 2009 Small Business Outreach Conference Monday, August 10, 20098:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The Learning Center for Rapides ParishEngland Airpark1410 Neel Kearby BoulevardAlexandria, La. 71303 For more information call (202) 224-5175.

Come experience Beth Moore Live via satellite!

Tickets can be purchased from Kingsville Baptist Church

Cost $25 ea. ($20 ea. for groups of 10 or more)

Doors open at 6:00pm Friday and 7:30 am on Saturday.

For more information call 640-1019 or Lisa Crane @ 446-8924

Continuation of Beth Moore Live Simulcast

Kingsville Baptist Church

Doors open @ 7:30am

Session will end @ 12:00 noon

The Alzheimer's Association is hosting a public hearing on behalf of the Louisiana Alzheimer's Disease Task Force. The hear will be held on Wednesday, August 12th from 12 noon- 1 p.m. at Tioga Manor Nursing Home at 5201 Shreveport Hwy in Tioga.

The purpose of this event is to receive input from people with Alzhiemer's and their family members, as the Task Force prepares to submit a plan and recommendations to the State Legislature concerning the current and future impact of Alzheimer's disease. It is crucial for the people of Central Louisiana to identify the services and programs needed int he community to best care for people with Alzheimer's.

For more information call the Alzheimer's Association at 619-8383.

New Business!

Parent's Night Out....Ages: 1-12years....6p-10p....5530 Jackson St.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Louisiana is now enrolling ages 6-18 for its after-school program starting Monday, August 17, 2009, from 3:00PM-8:00PM. Located at 1801 Sylvester Street, Alexandria, LA 71301. Membership fee is $10 annually. Transportation pick-up from selected neighborhood elementary schools only will be provided for a nominal fee. Snacks will be provided also. Great educational and recreational programs: Academic Assessments; Power Hour/Tutorials; Money Matters; SMART Moves; SMART Kids; Start SMART; Stay SMART; SMART Girls; Passport to Manhood; Date SMART; Triple Play; Skill Tech; Club Tech; Web Tech; Career Launch, and Arts & Crafts. Please call the Club at 318.442.4524 for more information. Register now as spaces are limited! www.bgccenla.org is coming soon.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Louisiana is now enrolling ages 6-18 for its after-school program starting Monday, August 17, 2009, from 3:00PM-8:00PM. Located at 1801 Sylvester Street, Alexandria, LA 71301. Membership fee is $10 annually. Transportation pick-up from selected neighborhood elementary schools only will be provided for a nominal fee. Snacks will be provided also. Great educational and recreational programs: Academic Assessments; Power Hour/Tutorials; Money Matters; SMART Moves; SMART Kids; Start SMART'; Stay SMART; SMART Girls; Passport to Manhood; Date SMART; Triple Play; Skill Tech; Club Tech; Web Tech; Career Launch, and Arts & Crafts. Please call the Club at 318.442.4524 for more information. Register now as spaces are limited! www.bgccenla.org is coming soon.

CENLA TWIN CITY PATRIOTS MEETING.......

INTERESTED COACH'S AND PLAYER'S, PRESENT COACH'S AND PLAYER'S AND ALL STAFF MEMBERS INVOLVED WITH THE PATRIOTS......

THERE WILL BE A MEETING SUNDAY AUGUST 16, 2009 AT 4:00PM AT 3636 GOVERNMENT ST. ALEX. LA. 71302

THIS MEETING IS FOR PROSPECTIVE COACH'S AND PLAYER'S INTERESTED IN BECOMING A PART OF THE ORGANIZATION AND FOR ALL PRESENT PLAYER'S AND STAFF TO DISCUSS UPCOMING EVENTS AND TEAM BUSINESS. REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SRVED. BRING ANYONE INTERESTED IN PLAYING OR COACHING FOR THE PATRIOTS. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE.YOU MAY CONTACT 318-613-4662 FOR MORE DETAILS

The Buffalo Soldiers MC of Alexandria LA will host a garage sale on Saturday August 29th at 7am. The sale will be held at the Buffalo Soldiers club house located at 4727 Lee Street. Chicken wings & Fries and Pork Steak sandwiches will also be sold. Proceeds will assist in community service projects. For more information contact:

Burnell Williams Pres. 318-201-4759

Kelvin Freeman V.P. 318-792-2871

Huey MacCoy Sec. 318-623-0602

Time: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Participants will receive an overview on planning to start a nonprofit. They will discuss their business concepts and determine the corporate structure. They will also receive information on filing the 1023 application and will review the steps to file for nonprofit status with the Secretary of State’s office and the IRS. Suggestions will be provided for implementing the program once the organization has received its nonprofit status.

Free training sponsored by The Rapides Foundation and Community Development Works. Call 800-803-8075 or register online at www.communitydevelopmentworks.org. Registration is required.

Mommy's Day Out is now taking full-timers!! (7:30a-5:30a)...Because of the demand, our mommy's day out program will still be our main base, but will take a certain amount of full time children! Call today! 448-4700

Registration for full timer's and mommy's day out Program begins today and ends Thursday! Call today, filling up fast! Mommy's Day Out, LLC 5530 Jackson St. 448-4700

Lottie Collier will sing at the Family Worship Center on Esler fld rd (about 4 miles from walmart)

the singing will be free and we will take up a love offering for Lottie.

just come and enjpy.

To be held at the Family Worship Center on Esler Fld Rd 4 miles from walmart. phone number is 6407975

music will be bluegrass country music. Free to attend, and there will be a Love offering taken for Lottie Collier.

For moer information you can call 640 7975 or Norman Koon at 449 1273.

Master Rousseau's Taekwondo. Back to school special...9 weeks $99, uniform included, no registration fees.

318-443-8066

Master Rousseau's Taekwondo. Back to school special...9 weeks $99, uniform included, no registration fees.

318-443-8066