It's International Women's day and the Women Club is Hosting a tea . Melville Women Club is housed in the historic church. Our Club house Today's speaker is from the United Way and talking about reading in school, teaching adults to read . And English as a second language to the adults. United Way has [...]
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Read Across America : At Library celebration
Read Across America Week is celebrated from March 2 to 6 — it begins on the birthday of the beloved author, Dr. Seuss. The entire month of March, in fact, is dedicated to reading. The National Education Association (N.E.A.) aims to encourage reading and educate people about its benefits, especially among children and young adults. [...]
Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival
We honor the two industries that built our community during a five-day celebration! Our 87th Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival will take place Thursday, September 1st through Monday, September 5th. the Festival recognizes the working men and women of both the seafood and petroleum industries, which are the economic lifeblood of the area. The Festival [...]
Lisa Book Shelf : Movies and Snacks
Louisiana Sunflower Trail and Festival
The Red River runs south from Oklahoma to eventually join the mighty Mississippi River. Along the way, up in the northwestern corner of Louisiana, it divides Caddo and Bossier Parishes. Caddo Parish’s largest city is Shreveport, but that historic city is located in the southernmost part of the parish. The majority of Caddo’s land and [...]
Kwanzaa : Unity
Welcome back to Lisa Everyday Life. Christmas is over but the holiday of Kwanzaa has just started. It's a celebration of community and family. So with that let's Celebrate ! What is it ? Beginning December 26 and lasting for seven days, Kwanzaa is a celebration of community, family and culture, established as a means to [...]
Voices from Our Past
Welcome to the Library !
Today's post is all about books. I volunteer at our local library on Tuesday and Thursday and also hve a book blog . So today if you love books it;s your special day : Let's Read and have some fun at the Library with the kids. Celebrating Play doh Day at the Library ! National [...]