Oil and gas job fair set for Wednesday, Oct. 29
A job fair for employment in oil and gas jobs connected with the Haynesville shale will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Bossier Civic Center.
The Coordinating and Development Corp. is sponsoring the event in conjunction with Bossier City, Bossier Parish Chamber of Commerce, Bossier Parish Police Jury, Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation, The Louisiana Workforce Commission, the Seventh Planning District Workforce Investment Board, Shreveport Workforce Development Board, Region 7 Louisiana Technical College, Bossier Parish Community College, LSU-Shreveport and Southern University.
The job fair is free to the employers and job seekers
Caddo Middle Magnet to host open house
Caddo Middle Magnet School will host the 2nd of two open houses on Thursday. The event si from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the school's performing arts center, and are intended for fifth-graders interested in learning about the school.
Nuns, bikers ride to raise money for child abuse advocacy services and renovations
Local bikers and nuns will team up for a second year to raise money for an advocacy center serving child abuse victims.
The local chapter of Bikers Against Child Abuse and Christus Schumpert Health System will put on Run with the Nuns on Nov. 1 to help fund remaining renovations to The Advocacy Center, which will house the Cara Center (which provides medical care for children who may be victimes of abuse) and Gingerbread House (which provides counseling for victims of sexual or serious physical abuse and investigates abuse cases).
In the 12 months from June 2007 to June 2008, authorities in 10 northwest Louisiana parishes investigated 16 child deaths resulting from abuse or neglect, 491 sexual abuse cases and 1,451 physical abuse cases.
Bikers Against Child Abuse focuses on restoring confidence and safety to victims of child abuse. Members also stay with families who fear harassment when they press charges against child abuse.
SporTran Bus Fares Increase Nov. 3
Originally planned for the beginning of October, a technicality gave riders a few more weeks without an increase in fares, but Monday, November 3rd, everything will change.
Basic bus fare will be $1.25, up from $1. Fares for senior citizens, students and people with disabilities will increase by 10 cents, to 60 cents. Day passes will increase to $3, up from $2.50. Adult flash passes will increase to $40, from $35, for 31
Final Chimp Haven Discovery Day on Nov. 8
KEITHVILLE — The second Saturday in November marks the start of the holiday season at Chimp Haven, which will open the doors to the public for the last time this year. Admission is free.
Located in the Eddie D. Jones Nature Park in Keithville, the sanctuary will be open from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 8. Guests will have the opportunity to observe chimpanzees in their natural forested habitats and tour the sanctuary using the groomed trails with overlooks and generous views of the two five-acre habitats from across the barrier moat.
During this once-a-month event, there will be activities for all ages as well as educational opportunities for the entire family. Staff members will be on hand for "Chimp Chats" to discuss chimpanzee behavior and medical care, the housing and feeding of the chimpanzees and answer questions about their care at the sanctuary.
This month, guests are invited to help prepare for the holidays by bringing donations for the chimpanzees such as large boxes, wrapping paper, large Rubbermaid containers, large Christmas stockings (with no decorations on them), nonperishable food such as peanut butter, honey, bulk cans of fruit and vegetables, trail mix, oatmeal, low-sugar cereal, fleece blankets, sheets and towels for nesting.
LifeShare Blood Center will also be at the sanctuary conducting a blood drive.
- For a look at events just outside the SBC, go HERE.
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