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SCHOOL CALENDARS THROUGH MAY 2015 CALCASIEU PARISH
DIOCESE OF LAKE CHARLES
JANUARY 5 - Back From Christmas Holidays 19 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (No School)
JANUARY 5 - Classes Resume 19 - MLK Holiday (No School)
FEBRUARY 2 - Teacher Inservice (No School) 16, 17, 18 - Mardi Gras Holidays (No School) MARCH 12 - Nine Weeks Period Ends APRIL 3 - 10 - Easter Break (No School) MAY 21 - Last Day For Students 22 - Nine Weeks Period Ends / Reporting Period
FEBRUARY 13-17 - Mardi Gras Holiday (No School) MARCH 20 - Diocesan In-Service (No School) APRIL 3-10 - Easter Holidays (No School) MAY 21 - Noon Dismissal 22 - Noon Dismissal
ARTS & HUMANITIES COUNCIL EVENT CALENDAR FEBRUARY Poetry Out Loud Regional Finals Thursday, February 26, 6pm
OCTOBER Mayor’s Arts Awards Friday, October 9, 6pm
MARCH Live @ the Lakefront Fridays, March 13, 20, 27, 6pm-10pm
ArtsFest Saturday, October 31, 10am-2pm
APRIL Spring Art Walk & Art Battle Friday, April 24, 6pm-9pm
DECEMBER Holiday Art Market Dec. 12-13, various times
AUGUST Arts & Crabs Fest Saturday, August 15, 5pm-8pm SEPTEMBER Gallery Promenade Friday, September 25, 6pm-9pm
ON THE COVER CRABBIN AROUND II Acrylic on Canvas
DANIELLE NESTER is a 24-year-old local artist from Lake Charles. She is currently in occupational therapy school at Louisiana State University and is paying off her student loans one canvas at a time.
Thank You Thank you to all of the artists who submitted work for the Thrive 2015 calendar. We were overwhelmed with the talent and creativity found in Southwest Louisiana. We appreciate the help of the Arts & Humanities Council for narrowing down the choices, and to the Thrive Facebook fans who voted on the winning entries. We also sincerely appreciate the Isle of Capri for their sponsorship which allows us to produce the calendar.
JULIE GROTH Julie Groth is a Calcasieu Parish art teacher. She is also an active artist in the Lake Charles area with works on display at various exhibits. She was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida and has lived in the Lake Charles area for 18 years. She has been teaching for over 17 years and loves to share her love of art with her students.
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HEATHER ARSEMENT Heather Arsement is the wife of musician Ganey Arsement and has two children. She has lived in Southwest Louisiana all her life. She is a photographic artist specializing in creative portraiture and fine art photography. Her goal is to create stories through her images.
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DANIELLE NESTER Danielle Nester is a 24-year-old local artist from Lake Charles. She is currently in occupational therapy school at Louisiana State University and is paying off her student loans one canvas at a time.
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SARAH BLANCHARD When Sarah chooses her creative escape, she doesn’t gravitate toward a specific subject, but focuses more on the process of transforming a visual. The meditative segment of time in which she gets lost in the details of her work is what fuels her connection to the artwork.
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DANIELLE NESTER Danielle Nester is a 24-year-old local artist from Lake Charles. She is currently in occupational therapy school at Louisiana State University and is paying off her student loans one canvas at a time.
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LIZ MUELLER Liz Mueller grew up in Southwest Louisiana and has been shooting pictures since childhood. She believes there is an abundance of God’s beauty all around us.
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• Safety and Health Training • Drug and Alcohol Program for Workers (DOT Certified Collectors) • Contractor Safety Programs • Industry Site Orientation Programs • OSHA Compliance Training • Defensive Driving, Substance Abuse Studies, Community Service Program, several other Court Mandated Training Programs, and a New Driver Program • Classroom, Computer-based, and Web-based Training Call Today for More Information.
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KATIE CREECH Katie Creech was born and raised in Louisiana. She loves taking pictures in hopes of catching the beauty that is around her.
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TROY LEDET Troy Ledet is a native of Lake Charles and a Gulf War Veteran. He is a photographer who loves nature and objects that remind us of our past.
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SARAH BLANCHARD When Sarah chooses her creative escape, she doesn’t gravitate toward a specific subject, but focuses more on the process of transforming a visual. The meditative segment of time in which she gets lost in the details of her work is what fuels her connection to the artwork.
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Our team of 12 doctors, athletic trainers and physical therapists provide the region’s most comprehensive, experienced sports medicine care for Southwest Louisiana athletes. This same expertise in musculoskeletal care is available to every patient we see.
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JENGA GARCIA Jenga Garcia is a local artist from DeRidder. She paints primarily fantasy and emotive themes and acrylic is her medium of choice. She has a studio in Lake Charles and has sold paintings all over the world.
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PAPI’S CRITTERS Acrylic on Stretched Canvas
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LIZ MUELLER Liz Mueller grew up in Southwest Louisiana and has been shooting pictures since childhood. She believes there is an abundance of God’s beauty all around us.
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For over 65 years, PPG - Lake Charles has upheld a tradition of excellence in Southwest Louisiana, producing quality products with a team of over 200 employees who are committed to making a difference in our community. As the largest silica producer in the United States, we improve the performance and safety of tires, extend the life of rubber belts and hoses and give tennis shoes more flexibility. We’re proud to be part of PPG Industries, a world-wide industrial leader. Our Lake Charles location is growing, with jobs being added regularly. To learn more about our vision and employment opportunities in SWLA, visit www.jobsppg.com or www.ppg.com.
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JENGA GARCIA Jenga Garcia is a local artist from DeRidder. She paints primarily fantasy and emotive themes and acrylic is her medium of choice. She has a studio in Lake Charles and has sold paintings all over the world.
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KIM ALLISON-HEBERT Kim Allison-Hebert is the owner of Jolie Vue Photography. She lives in Bell City where she is an X-Louisiana State Trooper and a mom of two beautiful children.
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