The following is a news release from the Stark Foundation:

The Stark Museum of Art, located at 712 Green Avenue in Orange, Texas, will host a Book Discussion of Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 18.

Elena Ivanova, the Museum's Chief Educator, will lead the discussion and will provide insights into the book for those not familiar with it. For greater participation, attendees are encouraged to read the book in advance and review discussion questions on the Museum's website.

The following is a news release from the City of Lake Charles:

The Splash Pad at Millennium Park on Bord Du Lac Drive will be temporarily closed to the public for repairs beginning Monday, May 20 through Sunday, May 26. 

The purpose of the closure is to make repairs to the Splash Pad surfacing. Barring any weather-related delays, the Splash Pad should reopen on Monday, May 27.

The following is a news release from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries:

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) certified 164 boaters statewide after their third "Boating Education Lagniappe Day" on May 11.

Boating Education Lagniappe Day ran from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at eight locations across the state and consisted of the National Association of Safe Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) boating education course, food and drinks, giveaways and door prizes, all free of charge to the public.