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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.
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SFAC offers home-like environment for wounded soldiers
The Soldier and Family Assistance Center is a place soldiers can go that is like a comfortably appointed home. It offers a home-like setting where a soldier might read quietly; play video games, and—more importantly, relax. Full article.
Mardi Gras parade set in Marksville
The Krewe of Cyllenius Parade will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 12, in Marksville. Full information.
Net Zero helps Fort Polk achieve sustainable future
The Army recently chose Fort Polk as a one of eighteen pilot installations for its Net Zero Waste program. Net Zero is about reducing energy use, water use and waste production, all of which can help secure the Army's mission into the future. Army sources indicate that reducing consumption involves participation by all post agencies and residents on Fort Polk. Full article.
Woodworth meeting to focus on U.S. 165 changes
The LA Dept of Transportation and Dev. meeting in Woodworth on Feb 7 will focus on planned changes to U.S. Highway 165 in Woodworth. Location: J. W. McDonald Community Center in Woodworth. Full article.
Super Bowl XLVII coming to New Orleans in 2013
Local officials in New Orleans hope the arrival of Super Bowl XLVII next February (2013) will finally allow the Big Easy to breathe easy again as it continues to rebuild from Katrina’s wrath. The Super Bowl will be preceded by the NCAA men's Final Four this year, and will be followed by the women's Final Four in 2013. The combined economic impact of the events is expected to exceed $1 billion. Full article.
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.
NO KILL Animal Rescue Center in Alexandria
Boudreaux’s Animal Rescue Krewe (BARK) is a NO KILL animal rescue center. BARK currently has 175 dogs housed at their shelter. Every dog is spayed or neutered as well as micro-chipped before leaving the center. Full article.
