JUNE 2
•CNN’s ‘Toxic Towns’ to be Broadcast
Join M.E.A.N. (Mossville Environmental Action Now) and see the CNN Special Report on “Toxic Towns” across the United States, one of which is Mossville. The big screen viewing will be held at the Rigmaiden Recreational Center located at 3825 Old Spanish Trail in Mossville on June 2 at 7 p.m. Question and comments will immediately follow the showing. Part II of the series will air on June 3 at 7 p.m. on CNN. Refreshments are available and will include a snack pack of hot dog, chips and a drink for $3.75.
•Louisiana Department of Revenue Free Seminar
The Louisiana Department of Revenue offers a free seminar to help business operators understand sales tax and other important financial issues. The next session is 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 2 at LDR’s Lake Charles office, One Lakeshore Drive, Suite 1550. For details or to register, call (337) 491-2504.
JUNE 4
•Downtown at Sundown
The City of Lake Charles and the Arts and Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana announce the line up for the twelfth annual Downtown at Sundown concert series. The event takes place at the Downtown Merchants’ parking lot at the corners of Ryan and Broad streets from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on four consecutive Fridays. The free shows feature a variety of music from local and regional bands. Also offered are food and beverage booths, table top galleries, art sales and activities for kids.
June 4 - Static
If inclement weather prevails, the concerts will be held inside the Lake Charles Civic Center. Concert goers are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs, however, no outside beverages or pets are allowed on site. For more information, call the Arts and Humanities Council at 337-439-2787 or visit www.artsandhumanitiescouncilswla.org or www.cityoflakecharles.com.
JUNE 5
•Poker Run for B.A.A.K.
On June 5 the 2nd annual Poker Run for B.A.A.K. (Battered and Abused Kids of Southwest Louisiana) will be held with registration from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at The Spot Sports Bar & Grill located at 5402 Common Street in Lake Charles. The last bike out is at 9:30 a.m. and the last bike in is at 3:30 p.m. Stops along the way include Mary’s Lounge, Shorty’s Ice House, B&B Bar, He’s Not Here, Dakota’s, Neighborhood Bar, and the last stop The Spot Sports Bar & Grill. There will be barbecue dinners, live and silent auctions, 50/50 pot, and music. Cost of the run is $20 per rider and $10 per passenger. Corporate sponsors are: Jimbo’s Quick Stop, The Spot Sports Bar & Grill, Family Auto, Family Quik Lube, and Gulf Environmental Services. Log on to www.baakpokerrun.com for more information.
•CPSO Youth Fishing Derby
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office will hold a Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 5, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the CPSO pond, 5400 E. Broad Street. The event is for youth 15 years and younger. Youth groups welcomed. Call 491-3761 or 494-4520 for more information.
JUNE 5-JULY 31
•Kid Power - Children’s Weight Loss Program
Kid Power of Southwest Louisiana is an 8-week healthy nutrition and physical activity weight loss program uniquely designed for area children, ages 6 to 14. The program will take place this summer, June 5 through July 31. Throughout this 8-week period participants will be offered an array of physical fitness activity choices and healthy eating education seminars. To qualify for the program participants must be overweight and must go through a one-time health screening process which will include a height and weight check and health history questionnaire. The Kid Power health screening sessions are scheduled for April 19, April 26, May 3 and May 10 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Calcasieu Community Clinic, located at 550 East Sale Road. Cost of the program is $10 cash per child per household and $5 cash for each additional sibling. Payment is required at the time of the screening - cash only. For more information, or to register for any of the upcoming Kid Power health screening sessions, please call Kid Power of SWLA at (337) 478-3780.
JUNE 7
•Antique Automobile Club Meeting
Contraband Chapter of Antique Automobile Clubs of America will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, June 7, 2010, with dinner at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m., at Mr. Bill’s (Classic Café), 277 Hwy 171 N, Moss Bluff. Anyone interested in antique or collectable vehicles is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Warren David, Chapter President, at 337-477-8326.
•First Monday in the Atrium
The Foundation at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is pleased to present First Monday in the Atrium, a musical interlude held on the first Monday of each month from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the atrium at Memorial Hospital on Oak Park Boulevard. Our next performance, on Monday, June 7, is titled “Swamp Pop to Gospel” and will feature two talented local musicians. Don Johnson will give his rendition of Swamp Pop on the baby grand while our very own Auxiliary volunteer, Mary Lue Jones, will entertain the audience with revered standards and Gospel music. For more information on First Monday in the Atrium or The Foundation at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, please call (337) 494-3226.
JUNE 7-11 & JUNE 14-18
•Speed Camp at Dynamic Dimensions
Dynamic Dimensions of West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital will be offering an Speed and Agility Workshop for athletes age 9 through 18 at their fitness centers in Sulphur and Moss Bluff. The workshop will be conducted by trainers with over 25 years of combined experience in fitness and athletics. The goal of the program is to help young athletes improve their performance in whatever sport in which they participate. The trainers will work with each athlete to identify strengths and weaknesses, and help them develop a training program for improvement. Each session will include speed and agility drills and educational information about the importance of training and conditioning for both performance and injury prevention. The workshop will take place from June 7 through June 11 at Dynamic Dimensions in Sulphur, and from June 14 through June 18 at the Moss Bluff location. The workshop is divided into two age groups, with ages 9 through 12 from 12 noon to 2 p.m.; and ages 13 through 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. The workshop cost is $75, and $50 for a second child from the same family. Space is limited for each session, and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call Dynamic Dimensions at 527-5459 in Sulphur, or at 855-7708 in Moss Bluff.
JUNE 10
•WCAC meeting to feature Entergy
West Calcasieu Association of Commerce will hold its Thursday, June 10 luncheon meeting at noon at Holiday Inn in Sulphur, 330 Areno Road. The program will feature Sheila Pounders with Entergy. WCAC monthly meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month, usually in Sulphur. WCAC members, prospective members and guest are welcome. Make plans join them for this month’s meeting. Call 533-1040 if you have any questions.
JUNE 11
•Care Help of Sulphur “Life Skills Classes” Schedule
June 11 - How to Prepare a Budget. Location: 112 E. Thomas St. in Sulphur from 1 to 3 p.m. Call 528-2273 to reserve a seat. There is a drawing for a Wise Penny Thrift Store Gift Certificate. Please visit their website at www.care-help.org.
JUNE 12
•Bikers on the Boudin Trail
The Kiwanis Club of Southwest Contraband is sponsoring the run on June 12 which will take riders to five stops in Southwest Louisiana to taste a little bit of local flavor in boudin. All proceeds go to the Kiwanis Club to distribute to organizations and programs such as Key Club, Bring Up Grades, Golden Rule awards, Christmas sponsorship, Community Baby Shower, Read Around the World, and many more. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Park on Lakeshore Drive in Lake Charles. Stops along the way include Rabideaux’s Sausage Kitchen in Iowa, Petro’s Deli in Moss Bluff, Comeaux’s Cajun Gold in DeQuincy, The Sausage Link in Sulphur, and the final stop, The Frosty Factory in Lake Charles. The cost is $20 for driver and $10 for passengers. Mail checks to P.O. Box 656, Lake Charles, LA 70602. For additional information please call 337-794-2626 or email: angelawp@bellsouth.net. Web site: www.sw-contraband.kiwanisone.org.
•Rabies Vaccination Clinics
The Office of Animal Services will be offering two rabies clinics in an effort to prevent the spread of Rabies Infection. Calcasieu Parish and other municipal ordinances require that all dogs and cats over the age of three months be vaccinated for rabies and licensed. The clinics will offer rabies vaccinations to pet owners at a reduced cost. Vaccination and licensing rates for spay/neutered animals is $8. Unaltered pets will cost $10. The public is encouraged to bring their pet’s license from last year, as well as correct change to pay to ensure a short wait time. All dogs will need to be on a leash and cats must be in a portable kennel. Vendors will also be on-hand at the clinics showcasing animal-related products; a local licensed pet dog trainer will be there to answer questions. Local rescue organizations have been invited to answer questions about their groups.
Clinic date, time, and location is:
June 12, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Cal-Cam Fairgrounds
Once a pet is vaccinated by a licensed Louisiana Veterinarian, and licensed in Calcasieu Parish, the law requires pets to wear the license tag both in all areas of the Parish. Cat owners are encouraged to place the tag on a humane breakaway collar. For more information, call Calcasieu Parish Animal Services and Adoption Center at 721-3730.
JUNE 14-18
•Camp Smiling F.A.C.E.S.
Camp Smiling F.A.C.E.S., a camp for special needs children ages five through twelve, will be held June 14-18 at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital’s Genesis Therapeutic Riding Center. Camp will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 noon each day at the center on 886 Landry Lane in Sulphur. Cost to attend is $75. The camp is an annual event provided by West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital. Children with various disabilities such as autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, visual deficits, speech or hearing impairments, and others are eligible to attend. Campers will participate in a variety of activities, including horseback riding, fishing, arts and crafts. For more information, contact the Genesis Therapeutic Riding Center at 625-3972 or visit wcch.com for more information. Deadline to register is Friday, May 28.
JUNE 17
•WCAC Business After Hours at Lions Club
Maplewood-Hollywood Lions Club invites you to the WCAC “Go West!” Business After Hours. Come meeting with other WCAC members to network and socialize. The event will be held at the Maplewood-Hollywood Lions Club at 3310 Maplewood Drive in Sulphur on Thursday, June 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Admission is only $1 and a business card. Call the WCAC office at 533-1040 or email your response to association@bellsouth.net.
JUNE 21-JUNE 25
•Sasol’s Summer Teacher Institute
Sasol is now accepting applications for its 14th Annual Summer Teacher Institute. The institute will take place from Monday, June 21 through Friday, June 25. Participating educators will have the opportunity to enhance their knowledge of employment opportunities with area industry and how to best prepare students for these jobs. The Summer Teacher Institute is available to instructors of all disciplines and grade levels with special preference given to Junior and Senior High Science, Chemistry and Math teachers. Those participating will receive 25 continuing education credits, a $25 stipend per day and will have breakfast and lunch provided. The deadline to register for Sasol’s Summer Teacher Institute is June 4, 2010. For more information visit the local Sasol website at www.sasolswla.com or call (337)494-5811.
JULY 17
•Ninth Annual Lake Charles High School Reunion
For nearly a decade, Lake Charles High School has held an open reunion for all classes. This year, there will be a special tribute to the band and cheerleaders. The open reunion will be at 10 a.m. at Lake Charles-Boston Academy of Learning on Saturday, July 17. Band members who are interested in attending or performing at the reunion should contact Shelley Galloway Johnson at sjohnson@visitlakecharles.org or Charlotte LaFargue Rewerts at crewerts@juno.com.
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 “. Information will be sent out in mid-June. 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
•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 from June 2, 2010 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: May 18, June 22, 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 Lake Charles, Sulphur, Westlake and Cameron.
•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.
•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.
•Lifelong Learning Center Classes
Take charge of your life in 2010 by enrolling in classes at the Lifelong Learning Center. Classes are available for adults wanting to get their GED or improve their reading, writing, math, and spelling skills. The Learning Center also offers ESL (English as a Second Language) classes. These classes are for people moving here from other countries who need to learn the English language. Classes are taught by experienced and qualified instructors in small group class settings to allow for individualized attention. Morning and night classes are available. Improving your skills today makes for a brighter tomorrow. Call 494-7000 for more information, or to find out how you can register for classes at the Lifelong Learning Center. Free bus tokens are available to help with transportation needs.
