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SPAR releases 2013 summer events, programs, pool schedule

SPAR releases 2013 summer events, programs, pool schedule

From a Cinco de Mayo festival to teen youth camps and adult softball leagues, Shreveport Public Assembly and Recreation (SPAR) offers a number of activities and events. It has released a schedule of all activities for 2013:

SPAR releases 2013 summer events, programs, pool schedule

SPAR releases 2013 summer events, programs, pool schedule

From a Cinco de Mayo festival to teen youth camps and adult softball leagues, Shreveport Public Assembly and Recreation (SPAR) offers a number of activities and events. It has released a schedule of all activities for 2013:

Caddo Sheriff's Office sponsoring four summer camp programs

Caddo Sheriff's Office sponsoring four summer camp programs

Applications are being accepted for four summer camps for kids offered by the Caddo Sheriff's Office.

Emergency responders plan I-49 disaster drill

Emergency responders plan I-49 disaster drill

Starting about 9 a.m. on Thursday, the I-49 North Safety Coalition will hold a disaster drill on a closed section of the new Interstate 49 near Mira. The drill will simulate a major crash with mass casualties on the new Interstate.

Sections of the interstate are scheduled to open in the summer of 2013.

Caddo Sheriff, SPD to join national Drug Take Back Day

Caddo Sheriff, SPD to join national Drug Take Back Day

Bringing attention to an increase of pharmaceutical drug abuse and theft, the Caddo Sheriff's Office and the Shreveport Police Department will join a national effort to get the public get rid of unwanted prescription drugs.

The one-day effort, part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, takes place this Saturday at Sheriff's Safety Town at 8910 Jewella Ave. at the west end of the Summer Grove parking lot.

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.

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.