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BPCC nursing program to hold information meetings

BPCC nursing program to hold information meetings

Bossier Parish Community College will hold two informational meetings for anyone interested in learning more about nursing. The meetings will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday and at 2 p.m. on Thursday on the BPCC campus in Building B, Room 216, 6220 E. Texas Street in Bossier City.

BPCC nurses group donates stuffed animals to police/fire depts.

BPCC nurses group donates stuffed animals to police/fire depts.

BPCC Student Nurses Association today presented stuffed animals collected during the organization’s “Tuff Stuff” Toy Drive. The stuffed animals will be given by police and fire departments to children in times of crisis (domestic violence calls, house fires, etc.). 

Volunteers needed for Walk MS: shreveport-Bossier City

Volunteers needed for Walk MS: shreveport-Bossier City

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society: Louisiana is looking for volunteers to help with Walk MS: Shreveport-Bossier City with presenting sponsor Pfizer.

On Saturday, April 6, more than 400 walkers are expected to walk and help raise the goal of $40,000. Funds raised will support programs and direct services for people with MS and their families in Louisiana and MS research to find a cure for this chronic disease of the central nervous system.

Bossier Parish EMS to hold free child safety seat check point

Bossier Parish EMS to hold free child safety seat check point

Bossier Parish EMS will be conducting a free child safety seat check point on Saturday, April 6 in the parking lot of Target in Bossier City. It will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Homeland Security offers free disaster preparedness training

Homeland Security offers free disaster preparedness training

Those who have wondered about what to do if a tornado is approaching your home or are interested in learning how local emergency response agencies work together in local disasters might be interested in a free to course that addresses such issues.

The Caddo-Bossier Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management will be offering a free evening for individual & family disaster preparedness training course from 6 to 9 p.m. on April 2 at the Bossier Emergency Operations Center.

Spring Art Walks starts Saturday in Bossier City

Spring Art Walks starts Saturday in Bossier City

The Bossier Arts Council and The Villagio in Bossier City have partnered to present a Spring Art Walk from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 30. The event which will be held outdoors at the Villagio and will feature more than 10 artists, kids activities, and live music all day.

Olde Oaks Golf Club in Haughton to host 'Rally for the Cure'

Olde Oaks Golf Club in Haughton to host 'Rally for the Cure'

Olde Oaks is hosting a “Rally for the Cure” golf event and walk to raise money for the for the Susan G. Komen Mission.

The event is on April 14 and starts with the golf event at 1 p.m. followed by a walk at 4 p.m.