Archive for November, 2010
Posted November 2010
They say that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”, and we at A Perfect Fit Foundation believe that that perfect fitting shoes provide an important foundation for a child’s education. Taking the best of both worlds this year, A Perfect Fit Foundation and La Capitol Federal Credit Union will host a Perfect [...]
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Posted November 2010
As Chief of Development for the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development in Alexandria, I have had a front row seat to the arrival of the film industry to Cenla. Just about four years ago, shortly after Mayor Jacques Roy began his first term in office, the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development began its efforts to [...]
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Posted November 2010
The Texas Collegiate League will welcome an expansion franchise in 2011 – and once again, the league’s newest team won’t call the state of Texas home. The Acadiana Cane Cutters became the TCL’s eighth franchise with their induction during an official announcement in Lafayette. The Cane Cutters join the Alexandria Aces, who joined the circuit [...]
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Posted November 2010
The YWCA of Alexandria-Pineville has been serving Central Louisiana since 1946. For over 60 years, we have been a catalyst for women and children’s rights. The YWCA is the largest and oldest women’s membership movement in the United States. The mission of the YWCA is to empower women and girls and to eliminate racism. As [...]
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Posted November 2010
Forts Randolph & Buhlow State Historic Site will open to the public, Thursday, November 18th, with a free day in the park and dedication ceremony at 10:00am. Following the ceremony, site tours will be offered and there will be a live performance of Civil War-era music by local junior high students. “I am excited to [...]
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Posted November 2010
Internal, or non-vital, bleaching is used to lighten a darkly discolored tooth that has had root canal therapy. Internal discoloration can be caused by hemorrhage inside tooth due to trauma, infection (abscess) or certain types of medications. Unlike external bleaching, which brightens teeth from the outside in; internal bleaching brightens teeth from the inside out. [...]
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Posted November 2010
The City of Alexandria, through the Division of Community Services, is planning a variety of youth and adult special events for this holiday season. The Thanksgiving break is fast approaching and the children will be home with nothing to do. A great way to keep them occupied would be to sign them up for the [...]
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Posted November 2010
The Southern Circuit of Independent Filmmakers continues at 7:00pm on Friday, November 19th with the screening of “Artois the Goat” at the Hearn Stage of the Kress Theatre. There will be a question and answer session with the filmmaker immediately following the screening. The Southern Circuit, now celebrating its 25th year, brings six independently produced [...]
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Posted November 2010
Fall is the time for digging sweet potatoes, which makes it the perfect time to cook and enjoy the delicious root vegetable, whether baked, in casseroles, cakes, pies or breads. Try this wonderful recipe for a tasty treat that’s sure to make you fall in love with Avoyelles sweet potato bread. 3 Cups Sugar 1 [...]
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Posted November 2010
Arts Ongoing – November: Central Louisiana Arts & Healthcare Exhibits. Central Louisiana Arts & Healthcare proudly presents our monthly art exhibits at area hospitals and clinics. Exhibits are currently showing: Abstract Impressions – Paintings by Jack Lafaye at the Christus Cabrini Gallery for Reflection and Healing; Volume I – Photographs by Michelle Palmer at the [...]
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