Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Vision rehab services
The Capital Area Animal Welfare Society is a nonprofit organization committed to the well-being of animals in the Baton Rouge community by providing for and facilitating the adoption of homeless animals, teaching the community responsible companio…
Bethany Church is launching a Center for Adult Education to help people discover and develop their abilities in preparation for today's workplace. Registration is open this week for free classes that will begin Aug. 20 at Bethany’s South Baton Rou…
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
The art of waterfowl decoy carving will be highlighted during Duck Duck Goose Day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, 10503 N. Oak Hills Parkway, Baton Rouge.
MANDEVILLE — Keep Louisiana Beautiful is calling for nominations of groups and individuals that go the extra mile to keep their communities clean, beautiful and litter-free. Award recipients will be honored at the Everyday Hero Awards Banquet on S…
Online charter school University View Academy has expanded its academic leadership team for the 2018-19 school year.
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Kaitlyn Roy, a recent graduate of Runnels High School, received the 2018 ACE Award during the Baton Rouge Exchange Club’s annual banquet July 25 at La Madeleine.
Greg Rando, of St. Bernard, recently was appointed president of Brother Martin High School in New Orleans.
Free vision rehabilitation services are available at the Baton Rouge location of Lighthouse Louisiana, 2773 N. Flannery Road.
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Members of the Louisiana Retired Teachers Association met recently to plan programs for local retired educators for the coming year. Unit presidents from the association's District IV planned meetings and events that will begin in September.
The Greater Baton Rouge American Italian Association recently recognized the winners of its essay contest for fifth- and sixth-graders.
HAMMOND — Southeastern Louisiana University has named 1,093 students to its honors list for the summer 2018 semester.
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Second Chance Dog Rescue is a foster-based registered 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to saving homeless dogs primarily from local shelters as well as dogs surrendered by their owners for various reasons. It believes that every dog deserves a second c…
The St. George Fire Department operates eight fire stations, and its two response districts are roughly separated by Airline Highway, with one zone mostly north and east of Airline Highway, while the other is south and west of Airline Highway.
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Cat Haven of Greater Baton Rouge is a nonprofit rescue organization for cats and kittens. The Cat Haven Adoption Center is at 11130 N. Harrell’s Ferry Road and is open for adoptions from noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Su…
Calls for assistance received by the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office for Aug. 3-9:
Wednesday, August 08, 2018
Golden Deeds expands
Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church in Baton Rouge is collecting bottled water through Aug. 10 to help residents of St. Joseph and surrounding areas whose water supply is contaminated with lead.
Cat Haven hosted its annual volunteer appreciation event July 15 at the Walden Clubhouse.
Jason Farris, Dan Berry, Theresa Braud Farris, Jerry Goebel, Jerry Szewc and Albert Melancon helped dedicate the sign at the entrance to the Brookhollow Glen subdivision. The main portion of the neighborhood’s former sign was refurbished and used …
The Elizabethan Gallery will host its annual show and sale of new works by members of the Associated Women in the Arts.
In July, Cancer Services hosted the Camp Care finale party at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church to cap off the successful and fun weeklong day camp, focused on children with cancer and their siblings.
Thirty new Girl Scouts badges introduce and encourage girls to explore a variety of experiences and interests.
The Istrouma Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America has two major events coming this fall, the 2018 Cooking for Character Taste Fair on Aug. 28 and the Business & Industry Leaders Luncheon on Sept. 18.
BATON ROUGE — LSU alumna and Higher Education Commissioner Kim Hunter Reed delivered the keynote address, and 607 degrees were awarded during LSU’s 296th commencement ceremony Aug. 3.
As families are transitioning from summer to the start of school, the YMCA of the Capital Area locations are offering programs to school-aged children throughout the Baton Rouge area to keep them active, busy and engaged during out-of-school time.
August 5-11 has been declared National Farmers Market Week by U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue.
People diagnosed with breast or gynecologic cancer or who have questions about the disease often need help quickly. The CancerAnswer Call Line is a new, free service from Breast & GYN Cancer Pavilion partners Woman’s Hospital and Mary Bird Per…
The St. George Fire Department operates eight fire stations, and its two response districts are roughly separated by Airline Highway, with one zone mostly north and east of Airline Highway, while the other is south and west of Airline Highway.
Friends of the Animals Baton Rouge has a variety of rescued dogs available for adoption. See them online at fotabr.petfinder.com or meet them at the Dog Adoption House, a pleasant, homelike facility at 8476 Highland Road. The Dog Adoption House is…
Calls for assistance received by the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office for July 27-Aug. 2:
Wednesday, August 01, 2018
Kids' Orchestra is accepting application for the new school year.
Larry Freeman, a graduate of the Southern University Land-Grant Campus' Small Farmer Agricultural Leadership Institute, was one of six recipients of the Louisiana Century Farm Award.
The Shenandoah Estates' crime prevention district plans to further expand its network of security cameras as well as send residents a letter on safety with the funds that remain not yet allocated for 2018.
Vaudeville at LCI
Cat Haven recently had a Painting with a Purpose fundraiser at Painting with a Twist.
Southern University Agricultural Land-Grant Campus invites students in grades six to 12 to its Back-to-School Summit from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday.
Sacred Heart of Jesus School added a new chapter to its history in April when the student body was sorted into one of four houses — Fides, Spes, Caritas and Fortitudo — in the school’s new house system.
Episcopal School of Baton Rouge senior Wilson Russ was selected to represent the state at Boys Nation in Washington, D.C.
Isaiah Briggs graduated from Adams State University in Alamosa, Colorado, during a commencement ceremony held May 12.
Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish and the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank will distribute food to low-income families who have been certified eligible for the Needy Food Distribution Program.
The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank has received a $3,000 grant from the Darden Foundation to assist in its efforts of providing help to people facing hunger.
Cat Haven of Greater Baton Rouge is a nonprofit rescue organization for cats and kittens. The Cat Haven Adoption Center is at 11130 N. Harrell’s Ferry Road and is open for adoptions from noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Su…
The St. George Fire Department operates eight fire stations, and its two response districts are roughly separated by Airline Highway, with one zone mostly north and east of Airline Highway, while the other is south and west of Airline Highway.
Second Chance Dog Rescue is a foster-based registered 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to saving homeless dogs primarily from local shelters as well as dogs surrendered by their owners for various reasons. It believes that every dog deserves a second c…