JULY 18
•Free Tuturing for MSU Finals
The Presbyterian Campus Fellowship (PCF) and St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 4020 Hodges Street, will host a pre-exam study hall for McNeese students on Sunday, July 18 from 4 to 7 p.m. Math, statistics and chemistry professors will be available for tutoring. Free childcare and supper will be available. Students will be able to choose their own toppings at the baked potato bar and enjoy homemade desserts. St. Andrew is located within walking distance from campus, across from the Wesley Foundation on the corner of Sale and Hodges Streets. Please call 477-6166, visit the web site at http://www.standrewpres.com/ or email the office at standrewpres@suddenlinkmail.com for information on the study hall or other events.
JULY 19
•Look Good…Feel Better®
Looking good can often be an important step toward feeling good – especially for women who are fighting the cancer battle. With that in mind, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital and the American Cancer Society are offering women struggling with cancer—the diagnosis, treatment, and concerns about their appearance—a chance to Look Good…Feel Better ®. A free seminar offering help and encouragement in coping with the side effects of cancer treatment, Look Good…Feel Better will be held Monday, July 19, from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. in the Shearman Conference Center at Memorial Hospital on Oak Park Boulevard .
Specially trained beauty professionals will be on hand to offer practical tips about skin care, makeup techniques, and guidance for coping with hair loss. The program also offers a sense of community where women are taught what to expect and how to deal with changes to their appearance. Since 1989, Look Good…Feel Better has helped improve the quality of life of over 550,000 cancer survivors through its free services, which include group programs, one-on-one consultations, self-help materials, and a website, www.lookgoodfeelbetter.org.
Reservations for Look Good…Feel Better at Memorial are available through the American Cancer Society at 337-433-5817.
JULY 21
•Healthy Eating Tips Session
Weight Watchers “Easy Healthy Eating Tips” will be held on Wednesday, July 21, 9:30 a.m., at Sulphur’s Our Lady Prompt Succor, 1109 Cypress St. The event is free. Any questions call 1-800-651-6000 or visit www.weightwatchers.com, for local meetings in the area.
JULY 22
•VFW BBQ Dinner Fundraiser
VFW 8107 will be selling barbecue dinners on July 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the VFW Hall, located at 1235 E. Napoleon Street (Hwy. 90) in Sulphur across from Family Dollar. Each dinner will include 1/2 chicken or pork steak, potato salad, baked beans, bread, and cake for only $6. Five or more dinners can be delivered if requested. Phone 527-0246, 528-2907, 302-8262 or 527-7104 to order.
• CPSO Free Lunch In Starks
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Tony Mancuso and the Starks Law Enforcement Center will host a Community Lunch Thursday, July 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Starks V.F.W. located at 4202 Hwy. 12.
This free red beans and rice lunch will be an opportunity to meet with Sheriff Mancuso and talk about any ideas or concerns regarding the Starks community. The public is invited to attend.
JULY 22, 29
•Summer Film Series
Every Thursday in July, the Imperial Calcasieu Museum is hosting its annual Summer Film Series. This year’s films are Sergeant York (July 22) and Harry Potter (July 29). Each film begins at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free for museum members and $4 for the public.
JULY 23
•Teen Dance in Carlyss
A teen dance is scheduled for those in the 6th through 9th Grades, provided by Becky’s Catering and Banquet Room in Carlyss, 5121 Lions Road.
There will be a DJ, refreshments, dancing and fun! Admission is $6, and will happen from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
JULY 23-25
•American Red Cross joins McDonald’s in Fundraising
Stop by any McDonald’s in Calcasieu Parish to try a new smoothie from Friday, July 23 to Sunday, July 25 and $1 of your purchase will be donated to the American Red Cross of Southwest Louisiana. Donations will assist the American Red Cross of Southwest Louisiana in its mission of helping people prevent, prepare for and respond to disasters. This year, so far, the organization has responded to 113 single-family fires, given disaster preparedness presentations to 25,387 citizens and opened 442 military assistance cases. The American Red Cross of Southwest Louisiana has also given 8,366 CPR/First Aid trainings and assisted 1,683 people with their community Christmas program and another 1,057 with their community education outreach efforts. In addition to fundraising, McDonald’s will also have American Red Cross Disaster Preparedness Guides available to help the community be prepared throughout hurricane season. McDonald’s of Southwest Louisiana (11 restaurants throughout Calcasieu parish), owned by Doug Gehrig, are dedicated to serving and assisting the Southwest Louisiana community. For more information on McDonald’s of Southwest Louisiana’s fundraising efforts for the American Red Cross of Southwest Louisiana, contact Jen Breen at 337-478-7396 or jbreen@ocarroll.com.
JULY 24
•Free Eye Screenings
Hart Eye Center of Lake Charles will hold a free eye screening on July 24 to help people protect their vision from the damaging effects of cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration. Cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration are serious eye diseases that cannot only damage vision, but if left undetected or untreated, each has the potential to cause blindness. To schedule a free screening, you must call Hart Center at 439-4014 to make an appointment. For more information on free eye screenings or to check for future dates and schedule changes visit www.harteyecenter.com or call 439-4014.
JULY 26
•United Blood Services Blood Drive
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital will host a United Blood Services blood drive on Monday, July 26 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the parking lot directly across from the hospital’s main entrance at 1701 Oak Park Boulevard. All members of the community are encouraged to attend. United Blood Services is a major non-profit community blood center that provides blood, blood products and other services to more than 15 million people throughout the United States, including over 50 hospitals in 32 Louisiana parishes, since 1953. They have been Memorial’s blood provider since November 2008. Donations are absolutely vital and will save lives. Transfusions of donated blood are utilized for a variety of patients following injury or major surgery, or those with chronic conditions such as hemophilia, ulcers, certain cancers and various types of anemia. For these conditions, blood transfusions are a necessity. The benefits of donating blood are many—and not just for the recipients of donations. Frequent blood donation helps donors stay informed of their cholesterol levels and can also reduce the amount of excess iron in the blood, which may help reduce the risk of heart disease. In addition to the reward of saving lives, United Blood Services also offers other incentives for regular blood donors with their “Hero in Us” donor benefits program. Those who donate once a year become bronze members, twice a year become silver members and three times a year become gold members. Donors are awarded points for each donation, and can redeem those points for gifts on the United Blood Services Hero in Us website at www.bloodhero.com. Memorial hosts United Blood Services drives each month. Following the July 26 blood drive, the next scheduled drive is August 23. For more information about the upcoming blood drives, please call (337) 593-7367.
•Math Camp
Mathnasium will be offering math enrichment with one a week session beginning Monday July 26. The math camp is for students who have completed grades second through eighth. Activities include paper folding, line design, mobius strip, puzzles and games. The cost is $100 for the first child and $75 for each additional child. Classes are limited to 20 students and are from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Call 478-0550 to register.
JULY 26-30
•2nd Annual Wee Wiggles Rhythm and Art Camp
Wee Wiggles Rhythm and Art Camp will use creative movement, music, and hands on art activities to bring out the imagination in each child. Children ages 3-5 will learn about a variety of music styles and that classical music can be fun to move to! Children will also paint, create collages, help design a dance costume, and make their own musical instrument! The five day workshop is from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and the cost is $50. This covers all materials needed for the art projects, child’s photo, and snacks. The 5-day camp will be at Sulphur Academy of Dance Arts. Call 496-3912 to register. Class size is limited, but a second time session may be added if necessary.
JULY 27
•Miles Perret “Mobile Miles” Cancer Service
Cancer patients throughout southwest Louisiana are invited to visit the Miles Perret “Mobile Miles” Cancer Services’ mobile outreach program on Tuesday, July 27, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. This mobile program operates from the Lake Charles Memorial Hospital campus at 1701 Oak Park Boulevard one-day-a-month providing free non-medical support and information for cancer patients throughout southwest Louisiana. The unit will be stationed in the Medical Office Building parking lot on 3rd Street, adjacent to Memorial’s Cancer Center . In addition to emotional and physical support services, “Mobile Miles” will bring medical supplies and equipment, nutritional supplements, wigs, prostheses and other resources to patients diagnosed with cancer—at no charge—regardless of age, financial circumstances, or type of cancer. No appointment is necessary, but a physician referral is required. For additional information, please contact Miles Perret Cancer Services at (337) 984-1920.
AUGUST 1
•Portie Family Reunion
The 2010 Portie family reunion will be held this year on Sunday, August 1 at the Carlyss Park in Carlyss south of Sulphur.
Each family should bring a covered dish to share and enough drinks for their own family. Also bring any family items you would like to share. The books on the family history, Reuniting the Portie Family, Vol 2, will be available for purchase. Anyone interested in more information may contact Troy Gene or Carol Portie at 583-2256 or Judye Foy at 527-5775.
AUGUST 7
•Whistle Stop’s Mad Hot Ballroom Gala August 7
The first annual Whistle Stop’s Mad Hot Ballroom Gala will take place Saturday, Aug. 7 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at L’Auberge du Lac Casino Resort benefiting the Dancing Classrooms program in area 5th grade classes. The thrilling evening will be filled with music, dancing, costumes, and first class dining all wrapped up in a mad hot competition! Before the evening concludes, a general dance will be held for the audience members with experts available for complimentary lessons. Reservations are being made now for table sponsors and individual tickets, which are both on sale to the public. Hosted by Bruce Hamilton and Katsie Fanelli, the celebrity dancers will perform choreographed routines judged by a seven panel mix of official dance judges and personalities from the political, business and art world. Backstage interviews will be conducted by Megan Monsour Hartman for the audience. The celebrities and their professional dance partners have chosen their costumes, choice of song and choreography to compete for the coveted first place Mad Hot Ballroom Trophy. Awards will also be given for second place, third place, and best costume. A People’s Choice Trophy will be awarded to the couple with the most cash/check votes from the audience. Event sponsors who have made Mad Hot Ballroom a reality include Aeroframe, Cameron State Bank, CITGO and Women & Children’s Hospital. The Children’s Clinic of Southwest Louisiana is a Ballroom Sponsor and KPLC is the Media Sponsor. The local dance studios who have donated their facilities for months of practices include Bayouland Ballroom in Lake Charles, DaLanne’s Dance Academy, Latin Moves by Daniel, Munchkins & Mommies and Sarah Quinn Jones Ballet. The gala is a formal event with black tie attire preferred. Tables of eight are being reserved now for $1,200. Individual tickets for general seating are also on sale for $125. Call The Whistle Stop at (337) 562-2344 to purchase tickets or log on to www.celebritydancingswla.com for more information.
•Arts & Crabs Experience
The Arts & Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana is proud to give Imperial Calcasieu the first annual Arts & Crabs Experience on Saturday, August 7, at Prien Lake Park from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event puts a spotlight on the importance of locally caught seafood while promoting regional art and culture in a family-friendly setting on the Calcasieu River. Several local chefs will be on site serving samples of crab-themed dishes, and Abita will also be on hand to pair each dish with a free and complementary sample of a regional beer. Crab dishes will be served from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Prien Lake Park will also feature kids’ activities, demonstrations, craft and informational booths, additional food vendors, live music by Zydecane at 3 p.m. and City Heat at 6 p.m., and an art walk along the riverfront. The Louisiana Poet Laureate, Darrell Bourque, will be the event’s Honorary Master of Ceremonies, and at 5 p.m. he will give a reading of his poetry on the main stage. Bourque grew up in a rural community near Grand Coteau, and he is currently Professor Emeritus at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. His books include Plainsongs, The Doors Between Us, Burnt Water Suite, and The Blue Boat. The Arts & Crabs Experience will be held in conjunction with the Council’s annual fundraiser, the Gold Key Quest raffle. Participants who buy a $50 ticket will be entered into the drawing, which will be held at 4:30 p.m. at the park during the Arts & Crabs Experience, and will be eligible to win one of ten fabulous prizes, including a $10,000 grand prize provided in part by Bolton Ford. Wristbands are priced at $15 and grant participants access to sample all of the crab dishes and beer samples. A portion of the Arts & Crabs Experience proceeds will go towards helping to combat the Gulf Coast oil spill. For more information on the Arts & Crabs Experience or on Gold Key Quest, visit www.artsandhumanitiesswla.org or call (337) 439-ARTS.
SEPTEMBER 18
•Council on Aging Meals On Wheels Prom
Plans are underway for the second annual Meals On Wheels Prom to be held on Saturday, September 18 at the Civic Center. The Calcasieu Council on Aging announces that the hours of festivity are from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the afternoon with a sit down dinner served at 5 p.m. for all attendees. This gala is to furnish an afternoon of fun and frolic for our elderly, but the reason for the event is to call attention to the critical need for funds to feed the parish’s homebound elderly. The need is rising by the day, and funds are not available to meet that need. We urge all of you to attend and support this worthy cause. This year’s theme is “Casino” and seniors are encouraged to dress in their “speakeasy finest” that afternoon to party, dance, and remember those roaring days so long ago. There will be music throughout the afternoon allowing seniors to step back into the days when they were young and music was written for dance. A prom king and queen will be crowned after a royal promenade by all of the recreation center’s court. This king and queen will reign until the annual event next year. Tickets are only $5, which will pay for the entire afternoon, and may be purchased from any of the Council on Aging centers or by calling Nancy Fuller at 217-0500 at the Moss Bluff Senior Center, Council on Aging.
OCTOBER 1-3
•SHS Class of 1980 Reunion
The Sulphur High School Class of 1980 has started preparations for its 30th class reunion celebration October 1 to October 3, 2010. They are seeking current information on their classmates. You are asked to submit your information (mailing address, email address, phone numbers) to Allison Andreyk Kullenberg either via email (lsudiva85@yahoo.com) or phone 972-729-5465. They have established a Facebook alumni group “Sulphur High School (SHS) Class of 1980 - Louisiana “. Organizers are asking all friends, family and relatives to help in spreading the word to any classmate who might have moved out of the area.
ONGOING
•Sulphur High 4th Annual Classic Movie Series
The series runs as follows from 6:30 to 9 p.m., Tuesdays, July 13, 20, 27, and August 3. The cost is $35. To register call (337) 475-5616 or (800) 622-3352, ext. 5616. For course descriptions and registration form, see www.mcneese.edu/conted.
•Care Help - Life Skill Classes
Care Help of Sulphur offers free Life Skill Classes taught by well known job educator, Carol Pettyjohn. Ms. Pettyjohn not only helps you with the necessities of preparing for a new job, but the classes also encourage students to gain the confidence needed for the job search process. Classes are free and open to all regardless of income. The purpose of these classes is to prepare job seekers by finding out what skills they already have, important job interviewing tips, how to create a resumé, and how to budget money. The location for the classes is 200 N. Huntington St. in the Social Service waiting room, enter through the double doors on south side of building. Classes are from 9 to 10 a.m. and seating is limited so please call to reserve a spot at 528-2273. Classes are every second Friday of each month.
•Sulphur Kiwanis Club Meeting
The Sulphur Kiwanis Club meets each Wednesday at noon in the West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital conference room located at 701 Cypress Street in Sulphur.
•Care Help Requesting Used School Uniforms
Care Help of Sulphur at 200 N. Huntington St. is collecting gently used school uniforms now for the upcoming school year. Donations are accepted between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 1 to 6 p.m. Sundays. Call Sandy Friesner at 528-2273 if you have any questions.
•SHS Class of 2000 Reunion
Sulphur High School Class of 2000 is searching for former classmates addresses for its 10 year class reunion. If you haven’t already turned in your address, please do so to one of the following committee members. Brandi Bares Trahan at bbares906@yahoo.com. Carly Cluck Landry at carly.cluck@gmail.com. Shawna Boullion Carlson at bou1281@yahoo.com.
•Sulphur Academy of Dance Arts Dance Technique Classes
Classes will focus on technique needed to execute dance movements with beauty, grace, and proper form. Exercises to improve strength and flexibility will also be part of the class. Tuesdays in July: ages 5-7, 9:30-10:30; ages 8-10, 10:30-11:30; ages 11 and up, 11:30-12:45. Call 527-5377 or 496-3912 for information. Classes are open to all area dancers.
•Teen Dances at VFW
The VFW and Ladies Auxiliary 8107, located at 1235 E. Napoleon Street in Sulphur will sponsor Teen Dances every Wednesday night from 8 until 11 p.m. all summer until the Wednesday night before school begins. Cost is $6. Teens will be required to sign in and sign out. Dress and behavior codes are enforced. Security will be on duty and there will be plenty of chaperons as well.
•American Flags Needed
The VFW and American Legion are soliciting American flags (9 1/2 x 5 or 9 1/2 x 5 1/2) for a display on the Avenue of Flags for Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and the 4th of July celebrations. For more information please call 528-2907 or 527-7104 and leave a message.
•Sulphur Alzheimers / Dementia Caregivers’ Support Group
For caregivers struggling to care for a loved one with some form of dementia, the Sulphur Alzheimers / Dementia Caregivers’ Support Group meets at Stonebridge Place each month in the second floor activity room at 6 p.m. Stonebridge is located at 1511 S. Huntington Street in Sulphur. Meeting times for the remainder of the year are as follows: July 20, August 17, September 21, October 19, November 16, and December 14. For more information, please contact Kelly Savoie at (337) 527-4433 or Beverly Morrison at (337) 842-6890.
•Literacy Council Offers Online G.E.D. Course
Need help preparing for your G.E.D.? Work on-line at your own pace. All that’s needed is access to a computer with Internet and a $25 registration fee. Call the Literacy Council of SWLA to schedule your orientation at (337) 494-7000. Orientations are offered in Sulphur, Lake Charles, Westlake and Cameron.
•Wise Penny Thrift Store Hours
Care/Help of Sulphur’s Wise Penny Thrift Store regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Every first and third Friday is 50 Cent Day for clothes, shoes, and purses as well as daily 50 percent off sales.
•Life Drawing Classes at Gallery by the Lake
Life drawing classes are being offered to the public from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month in the Creative Arts Center of the Gallery by the Lake, 106 W. Lawrence (Pryce) St. in Lake Charles. Fee and other information is available from Associated Louisiana Artists at (337) 436-1008. Gallery by the Lake is operated by Associated Louisiana Artists Inc., a nonprofit organization.
