SBC 411: Events of Interest This Week

(from ksla.com)



THURSDAY, JANUARY 14TH


Barksdale AFB Defense Technology & Intelligence Career Fair - 10am to 2pm, Barksdale Club, 644 Davis Avenue, Bldg. #2945. (Barksdale AFB in Bossier City, LA) Meet with many different employers & recruiters. This career fair is for job seekers with any active federal security clearance, IT, engineering, aerospace, communications, military, government, contractor or intelligence background & experience. Active security clearance preferred. Bring many resumes! (The career fair is only open to job seekers that already have Military ID or CAC Card.) For information visit www.TransitionCareers.com .

FRIDAY, JANUARY 15TH

Tree Planting at Clyde Fant Disc Golf Course - Starts 10am. Volunteers will replace trees destroyed by a tornado in 2009. The event begins with a press conference along with a tree planting demonstration. SPAR, along with Shreveport Green, will also schedule a Tree Program at each of SPAR's 15 community centers where a tree will be planted at the center. Volunteers can qualify for free passes to Disneyland Resort or Walt Disney World Resort under the Disney Parks and HandsOn Network "Give A Day. Get A Disney Day" program. To become a volunteer call United Way at 318-677-2504 Ext. 23 or SPAR at 318-673-7892.



"Yes We Can" Community Awards and Benefit Gala - 7pm at the Shreveport Country Club, 3101 Esplanade in Shreveport, LA. Proceeds generated from the event will benefit the Fountain of Hope Center and University Christian Preparatory School. Funding will support after-school programs, family strengthening activities and scholarships. Ingredients for the success of this event are Good Food, Good Music (jazz band), Good Atmosphere (Shreveport Country Club) and Y-O-U. Cost is $50 per person. Get your ticket today: call 318-779-0558.



Jazzercise - Girl's Night Out - Dancin' Abs - 5:45 to 6:45pm, St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 6012 Youree Drive in Shreveport. Jazzercise is having a fundraiser for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation. Jazzercise will transform into "Club Jazzercise" for a "Girls' Night Out" of Dancin' Abs. Great class filled with fitness and fun! Bring friends, water and hand-held weights (if you have them.) Club Cover Charge - $10. All proceeds go to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation. Call 318-771-1461 for information.



FRIDAY, JANUARY 16TH:



Dixieland Dog Rescue Adoption Day - 11am to 4pm, Petsmart 7061 Youree Drive in Shreveport, LA. Our dogs are vaccinated, spayed and neutered. They are heartworm free and crate trained. For information call 318-423-2164.



Miss Sweetheart 2010 Pageant - Sponsored by The Francis Family and Friends Social Club. 4pm at the Stonewall Baptist Church Multi Cultural Development Center at 807 Eatman Street, Bossier City, LA 71111. There is an admission fee of $15.00. For information call 318-676-7505.