SBC 411: Tutors Wanted, Blood Needed & Calendars For Sale

Tutors needed to get students ready for tests


Volunteers of America's Lighthouse program needs tutors at three of its after-school sites to help students preparing for LEAP tests to be administered in March.

Tutoring sessions are from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., 4 to 5 p.m. and 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays from Jan. 13 through March 10.

Locations are as followed:

• Lighthouse Travis Street, 802 Travis St, (at Common Street), one block north of First United Methodist Church, in Shreveport.

• Lighthouse Central Elementary, 1627 Weinstock St., one block west of Pierre Avenue at Murphy Street/Stoner Avenue, in Shreveport.

• Lighthouse Bossier, 2101 Scott St. in Bossier City.
  
  
  
  

Call (318) 429-7510 to learn more.

Local blood centers need donations


LifeShare Blood Centers are appealing to people to help replenish community blood supplies after a seasonal surge in vehicle accidents.

People with trauma or vehicle accident injuries can use up to 50 units of blood, according to Libby Murphy, LifeShare spokeswoman. A unit of blood is equal to about a pint.

Blood donors must be at least 17 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds. They should feel well and be in good general health. Potential donors receive a mini-physical.

• For more information, call LifeShare at (318) 673-1471 or (318) 742-4636.
  
  
  
  
  
  

Shreveport-Bossier City calendar available

Jerry Harris and Johnny Wessler have presented the Shreveport-Bossier City wall calendar "The 2009 More Than a Calendar."

It features more than 50 images, hundreds of historic facts and lists some of the area's attractions. The birthdays of some of Shreveport-Bossier City's most famous people also are listed.

The calendar is available at Tower Book Store, Enchanted Gardens, Louisiana Legends Gift Shop, Fairway Gifts, M.A.'s Smokehouse, Tubbs Hardware and Jerry Harris Originals and by calling Johnny Wessler at (318) 393-3274.

Calendar proceeds to aid Robinson's Rescue

Robinson's Rescue, a spay and neuter clinic, is selling calendars. Proceeds will benefit its mission to lower the euthanasia rate at local shelters.

Calendars are on sale for $10 each at Robinson's Rescue, 504 E. Kings Highway, Knots & Needles in Bossier, Sunshine Health Food, Pet Pleasers, Critter Co., Waves of Color, UPS on Line Avenue, Pets First, Caddo Animal Clinic and Herby K's.

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