Louisiana
Cenla Work Ready Network’s 2012 Workforce Summit
Cenla Work Ready Network’s 2012 Workforce Summit will provide an opportunity for employers, educators and economic development professionals to collaborate and share the benefits of using the National Career Readiness Certificate to build a work-ready region in Central Louisiana. Date: Thursday, February 16, 2012 Time: 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Location: Sai Convention Center 2301 North MacArthur Drive, Alexandria, LA Full information.
LSUA Continuing Education class schedule
LSUA recently posted its list of continuing education classes that will be offered over the next few months. Some of the classes listed include Aquacise, Beginning Wildlife Photography, Cooking with Herbs, Excel, Zumba and Notary Public Exam prep. Full information.
VFW Conference in Alexandria
The annual Veterans of Foreign War mid-winter conference begins Feb 2 in Alexandria, Louisiana. Programs include homecoming meetings, workshops, award ceremonies, and a banquet. Full article.
Cenla’s Food Bank Teaches Gardening
The Food Bank of Central Louisiana will offer free classes to teach people how to grow their own food. The Food Bank of Central Louisiana's class schedule is Feb. 10th @ 3 PM, Feb. 17th @ 3 PM, Feb. 25th @ 10 AM, March 3rd @ 10 AM and March 16th @ 3 PM. Full article.
Oil spill brings attention to delicate Gulf coast
In December, the USDA announced a three-year, $50 million initiative designed to improve water quality along the coast. The project, named the Gulf of Mexico Initiative, is the first concrete step resulting from meetings by the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force. Full article.
Free dog show at Rapides Coliseum
The Baton Rouge Kennel Club's Mardi Gras Cluster AKC Dog Show begins today. This dog show will be followed by The Alexandria Kennel Club's Mardi Gras Cluster AKC Dog Show. More than 160 breeds of dogs will compete.Location: Rapides Coliseum. Full article.
Young Writer’s Conference
The LA School for Math, Science and the Arts (LSMSA) English faculty will sponsor the fourth annual Young Writer’s Conference on Feb. 17 for students in grades seven through 12. Location: The LA School for Math, Science and the Arts (LSMSA). Sessions include writing poetry, writing fiction and writing non-fiction prose. The registration fee is $5.00. Full article.
90 employers to attend England Airpark veterans job fair
The Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair slated for January 26 will have more than 90 employers who signed up for booths. The job fair is designed for military veterans and their spouses. Deborah Randolph, president of the Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce: "The Alexandria Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair will include national, regional, state and local employers with open positions." Full article.
Mayor Roy’s 2012 State of City address: Alexandria thriving
In his annual State of the City Address, Mayor Roy indicated that the City of Alexandria is thriving, and Roy’s administration has several ambitious new goals planned for this year. 2011 accomplishments included the transformation in the city Police Department, aging infrastructure improvements, and online payments for Planning Division utility bills and permits. Full article.
Woodworth fire rating improves
Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon recently indicated that an improved fire rating will lower fire insurance premiums for homeowners in Woodworth beginning Feb. 6. The reason: Woodworth's fire protection grading improved from Class 5 to Class 4. Full article.
