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Stark Museum of Art to hold book discussion May 18

Stark Museum of Art to hold book discussion May 18

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.

McNeese spring graduation set for May 18

McNeese spring graduation set for May 18

The following is a news release from McNeese State University:

More than 825 students - the largest graduating class in McNeese State University history - are expected to receive degrees at the university’s spring commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at Burton Coliseum. The second largest class was 776 students in fall 2008.

Millenium Park Splash Pad closed May 20-26 for repairs

Millenium Park Splash Pad closed May 20-26 for repairs

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.

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McNeese to honor Golden Scholars

McNeese to honor Golden Scholars

The following is a news release from McNeese State University:

The Class of 1963 will be honored during the annual celebration of the McNeese State University Alumni Association’s Golden Scholar Society on Friday and Saturday, May 17-18.

To share in this celebration, the Class of 1963 has invited classmates from 1939-1963 to participate, according to Stephanie Clark, McNeese assistant director of alumni affairs.

LDWF: 164 boaters certified during Boating Education Lagniappe Day

LDWF: 164 boaters certified during Boating Education Lagniappe Day

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.

CVB announces winners of Top 20 Restaurants contest

CVB announces winners of Top 20 Restaurants contest

The following is a news release from the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau:

The Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) held a Top 20 Restaurants online voting contest in honor of National Tourism Week where individuals could nominate and vote for their favorite places to eat in Calcasieu Parish.