JUNE 21
•Splash Dance with Watercolor
McNeese State University is offering "Splash Dance with Watercolor" with Nancy Melton. Kids from third grade and up can learn watercolor painting on June 21 from 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. The class is $39. To enroll call May Gray at 475-5130 or 800-622-3352 ext. 5130 or e-mail her at mgray@mcneese.edu.
JUNE 22
•SWLA Legislative Wrap Up luncheon RSVP Deadline
The League of Women Voters and Chamber Southwest Louisiana will be presenting the 2010 SWLA Legislative Wrap Up on Friday, June 25, at Reeves Uptown Catering in Lake Charles. Networking will begin at 11:30 a.m. with lunch and the program beginning at 12 noon. The Southwest Louisiana delegation will reflect on the 2010 Legislative session and answer your questions. The cost is $20 for LWV/Chamber members, or $25 for non members. RSVP by June 22 to info@lwv-lc.org or 337-474-1864.
•Cameron State Bank’s Get it Together, Girl!
Area women are invited to a free seminar hosted by Cameron State Bank. “Get it Together, Girl!” will be held Tuesday, June 22 at the main office of Cameron State Bank, 4440 Nelson Road in Lake Charles. Seating is limited, reservations can be made by calling 312-7731. Registration and refreshments begin at 5:30 p.m., program is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Featured speakers and topics are Whitney Manns with WM Wardrobe Consulting, “Accent on Accessories;” Stacey Corbello with Mallard Investments, “Investing Basics;” and Keri Forbes-McCorquodale with Solutions Employee Assistance Program, “Effective Communication.” Door prizes will be given away throughout the evening.
JUNE 24
•Do you like to sew for your community?
Care Help of Sulphur needs your assistance making chair backs for school children in need. The denim fabric has been donated and precut, all you need to provide is your sewing machine, needles and thread. It will take place at 9:30 a.m. at Cypress Sewing on 310 Cypress St. Many hands make light work! If you have any questions, contact Sandy Friesner, Volunteer Coordinator at Care Help, 528-2273 or email her at vccarehelp@xspedius.net
JUNE 26
•'Paws in the Park' fun
A morning full of fun is planned for dogs and their families on Saturday, June 26, at Sam Houston Jones State Park. The activities will begin at 8 a.m. and last until 12 noon. The cost is $15 for pets and a family and $10 for individuals.
At 8:30 p.m. the family and pet walk will begin. There are plans for games, photo ops, food and cold drinks, old-fashioned sack races, patriotic make and take crafts and fellowship with animal lovers.
There will be special events for the dogs with prizes given for the most beautiful eyes, the best tail wag, the most patriotic costume, the best friend, the beloved rescue dog and the musical sit. To the canine’s delight there will be free nail trims, doggie treats and rescue information.
The group that is there will be painting a large American flag with everyone’s handprints and paw prints. The flag will be presented to the National Guard Armory in Lake Charles to show support and express gratitude to American Patriots and Hometown Heroes.
The special day is sponsored by LAPAW and Jambalaya News. All donations are tax deductible and will be used toward the medical care of the rescued dogs and cats.
JUNE 27
•Do you like to sew for your community?
Care Help of Sulphur needs your assistance making chair backs for school children in need. The denim fabric has been donated and precut, all you need to provide is your sewing machine, needles and thread. It will take place from 1:30-4 p.m. at Cypress Sewing on 310 Cypress St. Many hands make light work! If you have any questions, contact Sandy Friesner, Volunteer Coordinator at Care Help, 528-2273 or email her at vccarehelp@xspedius.net
JUNE 28
•Family and Youth 40th Anniversary Celebration/Meeting
On Monday, June 28, at L’Auberge du Lac Casino and Resort, Family and Youth will hold an anniversary celebration and annual meeting. The meeting will take place at 11:30 a.m. and is expected to end by 2 p.m. Awards for Humanitarian of the Year, Youth of the Year, and Family Festival Poster Contest Winners will be presented.
JUNE 28-JULY 2
•Career/Job Fair
The Calcasieu Youth Organization is holding a Career/Job Fair from June 28 - July 2 at the Lake Charles Civic Center from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Organizations can lease a booth for the low price of $300 for all three days. The Career Fair includes RIOT classes Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. covering music, life preparation, and other classes such as karate, drama, drill team, etc. The phone number to register is (337) 564-5840 or (337) 304-6497, or visit our web site www.calcyouth.org. If you would like sponsorship information, contact Larry or Linda Miles at (337) 309-5075.
JULY 3
•Fourth of July Blue Ribbon Apple Pie contest
All bakers are invited to participate in the fourth annual Blue Ribbon Apple Pie Contest for ribbons and cash prizes, held in conjunction with the Red White Blue & You Fourth of July Festival in downtown Lake Charles.
Simply bring your baked pie to the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Welcome Center located at 1205 N. Lakeshore Drive in Lake Charles on Saturday, July 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Judging will take place later that afternoon. Winners will be notified by phone.
Each pie will be judged on overall appearance; color, flavor, texture and doneness of the crust; consistency, doneness and flavor of the filling; and the wild card – creativity. Pies must include at least 60 percent apples in the filling. Unfortunately, entries that require refrigeration will not be accepted due to food safety reasons. Pies may be single or double crust, and a recipe must be submitted with the entry form.
Winners will be announced on stage at the Lake Charles Civic Center Arcade Pavilion at the Red White Blue & You Festival on Sunday, July 4 at 7 p.m. during the patriotic program. If inclement weather prevails, the program will be moved to the Civic Center Coliseum. First place will receive a blue ribbon and $100, second place will be awarded a red ribbon and $75, and the third place winner will receive a white ribbon and $50.
Call the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors at (337) 436-9588 for an entry form or download it at www.visitlakecharles.org/applepie.
JULY 5, 12, 19, 26
•Arts Camp
The Imperial Calcasieu Museum will be holding art camp this year with weekly sessions beginning on July 5, 12, 19 and 26. Arts Camp is for students who have completed kindergarten through eighth grade. Tuition for a week is $55 for museum members, $65 for non-members. Classes are limited to 40 children and are from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Call 439-3793 to register. Arts Camp is made possible through the generous support of CITGO Petroleum.
JULY 7 - JULY 9
•CTC Summer Starz Additional Workshop
The Children’s Theatre Company and Kerry A. Onxley, Artistic Director, announce an additional workshop to its annual Summer Starz Series. ‘Acting for the Camera!’ affords children the chance to experience acting on camera. The workshop covers auditioning for commercials, reading commercial scripts, exploring different commercial techniques, and beginning improvisational skills. Information and samples are shared on doing resumes, head shots and finding the best agent or manager while students participate with hands-on camera experience. The workshop will be offered on July 7 to July 9 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. for children ages 8 to 18. The cost is $85. No experience is needed for the workshop. The class has limited enrollment and is held at Central School of the Arts & Humanities Center (809 Kirby Street). For registration information, contact the theatre at 337-433-7323 or visit the website at www.childrenstheatre.cc.
JULY 8
•Do you like to sew for your community?
Care Help of Sulphur needs your assistance making chair backs for school children in need. The denim fabric has been donated and precut, all you need to provide is your sewing machine, needles and thread. It will take place at 10 a.m. at Terry's Fabric Cottage on 1840 Ruth St. Many hands make light work! If you have any questions, contact Sandy Friesner, Volunteer Coordinator at Care Help, 528-2273 or email her at vccarehelp@xspedius.net
JULY 8, 15, 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 The Paper (July 8), Network (July 15), 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 10
•2nd Saturdays
2nd Saturdays in Sulphur at the Henning Cultural Center will be starting soon. Events include: July 10 - Sketch lab, ceramics; August 14 - Dance, painting, and presentation by the Coastal Plains Conservancy.
Each event day will last from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Refreshments will be provided but no lunch. All children from ages 5 to 12 years are welcome but space is limited. For more information, call 337-527-0357. 2nd Saturdays in Sulphur is sponsored in part by Cameron LNG, SPAR, Sign Star, and the Brimstone Historical Society.
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.
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.
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
•Catch a Concert Every Monday in June
The Lake Charles Community Band will perform each Monday at the Civic Center Outdoor Pavilion. Bring blankets or lawn chairs, pack a picnic dinner or enjoy Dominos Pizza. Enjoy sounds from the screen, including movie titles, video. There will be a new theme with new songs each week. Conduction auction winners keep the baton. Rainy weather plans are for the 2nd floor Civic Center Mezzanine. This concert series leads up to the Red White Blue & You Patriotic Program during the Fourth of July Festival.
•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.
•New Exhibits: I Want Candy-The Sweet Stuff in America and Detour Art-Outsider, Folk Art, and Visionary Environments Coast to Coast.
An opening reception will take place Friday, June 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the 1911 Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center at 1001 Ryan Street. All ages are invited at no charge.
•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: 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 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.
•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.
•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.
