Additional LifeShare Drives for Oklahoma
LifeShare Blood Centers will work cosely with authorities in Oklahoma to ease the burden on their supply of blood. They will be holding additional blood drives in the area:
Wednesday, May 22: Noon-6pm at Wal-Mart in Many
Thursday, May 23: Noon-6pm at Wal-Mart in Many
Tuesday, May 28: 10am-3pm at Martco in Oakdale
Tuesday, May 28: 8am-Noon at Oakdale/LA Technical College
Tuesday, May 28: 1:30pm-5:30pm at Wal-Mart in Oakdale
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LifeShare Blood Drive-May
Vernon Parish:
Saturday, May 11: Noon-6pm at Wal-Mart in Leesville
Wednesday, May 15: Noon-6pm at Wal-Mart in Leesville
Friday, May 17: 9am-2pm at Fort Polk Emergency Services/Bldg. 2395
Saturday, May 18: 1pm-4pm at Fort Polk Exchange/Bldg. 850
Sunday, May 19: 1pm-4pm at Company A 3rd of the 156th Infantry/Bldg. 8553
Monday, May 20: Noon-6pm at Wal-Mart in Leesville
Tuesday, May 21: 9am-4pm at 4th Brigade/10th Mountain Division Bldg. 1070 Classroom
Thursday, May 23: 9am-1pm at Vernon Parish Sherrif's Office/Downtown
Friday, May 24: Noon-6pm at Wal-Mart in Leesville
Saturday, May 25: Noon-6pm at Wal-Mart in Leesville
Tuesday, May 28: 8:30am-4pm at CUBIC on Fort Polk/Bldg. 7005
Wednesday, May 29: 8:30am-4pm at CUBIC on Fort Polk/Bldg. 7005
Thursday, May 30: 1pm-4pm at Post Command on Fort Polk/Bldg. 350
Friday, May 31: Noon-6pm at Wal-Mart in Leesville
Friday, May 31: 9am-4pm at 88th BSB on Fort Polk in 1st MEB Gym
Sabine Parish:
Friday, May 10: Noon-6pm at Wal-Mart in Many
Tuesday, May 14: 11am-4pm at Sabine Medical Center
Saturday, May 18: Noon-6pm at Wal-Mart in Many
Tuesday, May 21: Noon-6pm at Wal-Mart in Many
Wednesday, May 22: Noon-6pm at Wal-Mart in Many
Thursday, May 23: Noon-6pm at Wal-Mart in Many
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"Beauty of Vernon Parish" Photo Competition
The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce will hold their "Beauty of Vernon Parish" photo competition. The deadline to enter is July 15. Twelve winning photos will be selected and used in the 2014 calendar. One photo will be selected as the grand prize winner and awarded $500. Pick up an entry black at the Chamber office on Hwy 171 North or call 238-0349 for more information.
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7th Annual Wings & Wheels Fly-In/Drive-In and Fundraiser
The Friends of the DeRidder Army Air Base will hold their 7th Annual Wings & Wheels Fly-In/Drive-In on Saturday, October 5 at the Beauregard Regional Airport in DeRidder. They will welcome the Rise Above Foundation to try and inspire area children with the miracle of flight. The group is currently holding a fundraiser, buy a $20 ticket for a chance to take a ride in a P-51C Mustang fighter plane from WWII. Get your tickets from any member of the organization or call Sharon at 424-9880. Tis is a once in a lifetime chance to ride in the best fighter plane of WWII.
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Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetary Memorial Ceremony
The Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetary on University Parkway in Leesville will honor those who served in a special ceremony Friday, May 24 at 11am with special guest speaker Maj. Daniel A. Wilson Jr. (USAF Ret.). The public is invited to attend and any service organization that would like to place a wreath during the ceremony can contact Carol Martin at 238-6405
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Memorial Day in Jasper, TX
The Honor and Remember Chapter of Texas will host a special Memorial Day weekend in Jasper, TX Friday, May 24 and Saturday, May 25. You are invited to join as tribute is paid to fallen war heroes from Texas and Louisiana. Flags of rememberance will be presented to family members. For information on these ceremonies call 409-698-4089
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Donations Being Accepted for Fire Victim
An account is available at the Vernon Bank for donations to assist Ms. Suzi McLain, who recently lost her belongings in a trailer fire. Ms. Suzi is a longtime employee of Thriftyway Pharmacy. Monetary donations are welcome and other household items can be taken to Thriftyway Pharmacy near Byrd Regional. For more information call the pharmacy at 239-3474
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Benefit Poker Run for Emily Studer
A benefit poker run for cancer patient Emily Studer will be held on Saturday, May 25 gathering at the Endex Bar on Hwy 10 on Sandy Hill. Registration at 9:30am with bikes out at 11am. When you return there will be music with a DJ and BBQ plates. For information call 537-6884
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Lamar Salter Shadow Camp
Central Louisiana Technical Community College's Lamar Salter campus will hold a Shadow Camp for teens ages 14-19 June 12th-14th from 9:30am-2pm daily. Teens can shadow a current student and attend classes in a number of fields. For information call 537-3135 ext 2202
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Alexandria Zoo Summer Safari
The Alexandria Zoo is holding their 2013 Summer Safari for grades K-8th, as well as a class for "Zoo Cubs" ages 4-5 and a "Babes and Beasts" class for 2-3 year olds. They promise an entertaining, educational time for you children. For information call the zoo at 318-441-6814 or go to their website www.thealexandriazoo.com
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Wagon Wheel Riding Club
The Wagon Wheel Riding Club holds a club show every third Saturday of the month. Lots of age categories to participate in and great family fun! Find out more about the Wagon Wheel Riding Club by calling Dusty at 208-6436
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BeauCare Marietta Jenkins Scholarship
BeauCare Inc. presents the Marietta Jenkins Scholarship, a one time $500 award available for two Beauregard Parish seniors. Application details can be found online at www.beaucares.org or call 462-2273 for more information.
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Recycling Center open
The Vernon Parish Recycling Center, a partnership between the Vernon Parish Police Jury, the City of Leesville, and IESI, is now open. It accepts paper, cardboard, plastic, aluminum cans and tin cans. The center is located at 129 Red Town Rd., across from Wal-Mart in Leesville. The hours of operation are Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The center is closed on Monday, Thursday and Sunday. Residents are not paid for their recyclables.
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How to send us your community events
All community events are welcome. E-mail announcements to reporter@kvvp.com or fax us at 337-537-4152.
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