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Make Yourself at Home In Walnut Grove Walnut Grove celebrates the best things in life and brings people together to share the moments that matter. Our traditional neighborhood development seamlessly blends authentic Southern architecture, modern amenities, and the natural beauty of our Southwest Louisiana landscape. Our neighborhoods, businesses, restaurants and scenic views are all within walking distance, creating a connected community we can all call home.
Make your next event an occasion to remember at The Majestic Hall. The unique indoor and outdoor spaces of this event venue overlook Walnut Grove’s Great Lawn and Contraband Estuary, providing a picturesque backdrop for private and corporate events. Call (337) 656-9602 for booking information.
Under the direction of Chef David Sorrells, Calla’s menu offers gourmet distinction in a casual, inviting atmosphere. The creative menu and unique handcrafted drinks change with the seasons and showcase only the freshest ingredients. Open TuesdayFriday for lunch and dinner, and Saturday for dinner service, in Walnut Grove’s Market Building. www.restaurantcalla.com
Learn more about Walnut Grove — a place where community is more than just a word, it’s a way of life. West Sallier Street | (337) 497-0825 | www.walnutgrovetnd.com For our special event schedule visit facebook.com/walnutgrovelc
SCHOOL CALENDARS THROUGH MAY 2017
ARTS & HUMANITIES COUNCIL EVENT CALENDAR
CALCASIEU PARISH
DIOCESE OF LAKE CHARLES
JANUARY 2 Teacher Inservice (No School) 3 Classes Resume 16 MLK Holiday (No School)
JANUARY 4 Classes Resume 16 MLK Holiday (No School)
JANUARY Lake Charles Partnership Grant applications due Friday, January 20
SEPTEMBER Gallery Promenade September 29 | various locations
Poetry Out Loud Invitational TBA
OCTOBER Mayor’s Arts Awards TBA | Central School Auditorium
FEBRUARY 27, 28 Mardi Gras Holidays (No School)
FEBRUARY 24-28 Mardi Gras Holidays (No School) MARCH 10 Nine Weeks Period Ends 13 Teacher Inservice (No School)
MARCH 1 Mardi Gras Holidays (No School) 13 Teacher Inservice (No School) APRIL 14-21 Easter Break (No School) 15 Nine Weeks Period Ends MAY APRIL 24 Dismissal Summer Break 14-21 Easter Break (No School) MAY 24 N oon Dismissal for Summer Break *Event dates listed in calendar are subject to change.
MARCH Live @ the Lakefront March 17, 24, 31 | Civic Center Amphitheatre APRIL Spring Art Walk April 28 | Downtown Lake Charles AUGUST Arts & Crabs Fest August 19 | Burton Coliseum
ArtsFest October 21 | LC Civic Center, Exhibition Hall DECEMBER Holiday Art Market TBA | Central School
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Thank you to all of the artists who submitted work for the Thrive 2017 calendar. We were overwhelmed with the talent and creativity found in Southwest Louisiana. We appreciate the Arts & Humanities Council for helping us select the finalists, and to the Thrive Facebook fans who voted on the winning entries. We also sincerely appreciate Walnut Grove for their sponsorship, which allows us to produce the calendar for everyone to enjoy.
KRISTIE FORD Kristie Ford has spent a lifetime doodling her daydreams of palm trees, sunsets and birds flying off into the Caribbean blue skies. She has found photography as a way to keep her memories printed. Many evenings you will find her out and about searching for that next gorgeous capture.
KATRINA AUCOIN STEPHENS Katrina Aucoin Stephens was born and raised in Southwest Louisiana and loves taking photos of beautiful Cajun culture. She admires the Lorrain Bridge as a landmark and enjoys it as a peaceful getaway.
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LAUREN BREAUX Lauren Breaux is a Louisiana born artist residing in New Orleans. She specializes in acrylic painting on canvas and strives to create art that shows the true colorful nature of our beautiful state. Her favorite Sundays involve frolicking through the quarter passing out flowers to lovely humans. On a very special Sunday, a dear friend of hers was able to capture this perfect moment of a flower being gifted on a gentleman’s birthday.
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CANDYMAN’S BIRTHDAY Acrylic painting on canvas
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AMERICAN HEART MONTH
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SWLA District Livestock Show & Rodeo
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Literacy Council Presents Wine & Words Central School 6:30pm - 8:30pm (337) 494-7000
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LISA ADDISON Lisa Addison is a writer and photographer who feels blessed to have grown up in Lake Charles. She has two children and her family enjoys going on adventures and experiencing everything that Southwest Louisiana has to offer. She enjoys taking photos of her children, wildlife, sunsets and industrial-type images.
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Bessette Realty, Inc.
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WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
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We Have the Keys You Need
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LA Winter Beer Festival
Groovin’ At The Grove Spring Concert
Whether you are buying or selling your home, there are questions around every corner. CENTURY 21 Bessette Realty and our staff of experienced agents have the answers. We’ve won numerous awards for superior service, sales excellence and community involvement. That’s what we’ve built our reputation on for over 20 years.
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JENNY LYNN Jenny Lynn is a native of Southwest Louisiana and has been taking photographs all of her life. An avid gardener and nature lover, her pictures depict the beauty of her surroundings.
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April Fools’ Day Running With The Bulls 5K Run/Walk
We can help. We’ll create a plan, help you choose the plants from our huge retail yard, lay out your beds and guide you as you create the yard of your dreams. We plan. You plant. Landscaping made simple.
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STEPHANIE KEITH Stephanie Keith is a wife and mother of 3. She is originally from Florida but has lived in Southwest Louisiana for the last 5 years. She is a hobbyist photographer who loves to photograph life, nature and architecture.
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ICHRMA Spring 2017 Conference, Human Resources Professionals HRCI and SHRM CP/SCP Credits
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Your childbirth experience should be exceptional, and at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital, we’re ready to deliver.
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STEPHANIE KEITH Stephanie Keith is a wife and mother of 3. She is originally from Florida but has lived in Southwest Louisiana for the last 5 years. She is a hobbyist photographer who loves to photograph life, nature and architecture.
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PROMOTING SAFETY IN SOUTHWEST 1 2 3 LOUISIANA FOR OVER
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Walnut Grove Institute Art Exhibition Opening Reception
The Safety Council of Southwest Louisiana is a vital part of our community, providing safety training and services for industrial and 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 contractor businesses, and offering a wide variety of educational programs for the community. • Safety and Health Training • Drug and Alcohol Program for Workers (DOT Certified Collectors) • Contractor Safety Programs • Industry Site Orientation Programs
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• 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
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MARISA CAMPBELL-GETZ Marisa Getz is an amateur photographer who is self taught in photography and photo editing, and is still learning daily. She loves going out to capture all of the beautiful landscapes, wildlife and nature scenes that God has provided.
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GROW BANK
This is your home, where you’ve built a wonderful life. Shouldn’t your money have a local home too?
Lakeside is local and proud of it. Personal attention and strong relationships are what set Lakeside apart from bigger, non-local banks. The bigger the bank, the smaller the customer, in most cases.
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Not at Lakeside. Our customers are our biggest asset, and we treat them that way. We’re fully invested in helping you achieve your financial goals, and offer flexibility, quick decisions and a depth of community banking resources. Our experienced local bankers will go out of their way to make sure your needs are being met, providing the type of responsive, personalized service that only a truly local bank can deliver.
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KATRINA AUCOIN STEPHENS Katrina Aucoin Stephens was born and raised in Southwest Louisiana and loves taking photos of beautiful Cajun culture. This photo was shot early in the morning in Cameron. She loves Cameron and believes the beauty of the culture in the area outweighs all of the tragedy. It is a beautiful way of life.
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DIABETES?
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Prevent and reduce the effects of the disease with Artificial Pancreas Treatment at Trina Health.
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LIZ SANDERS Liz Sanders is a Lacassine native and graduate of McNeese State University, where she has now worked for almost 10 years. She received her first camera at age eight and has been taking pictures ever since. Her favorite kind of photography work includes outdoor family portraits, and she especially enjoys capturing candid moments in the natural beauty of Southwest Louisiana.
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Steven Hale, MD
Andrew Foret, MD
Craig Morton, MD
William Lowry Jr., MD
Kalieb Pourciau, DPM
George “J.” Trappey IV, MD
Jonathan Foret, MD
Tyson Green, DPM
David Drez Jr., MD, Senior Advisor
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DENNIS CREECH Dennis Creech is an amateur photographer living in Lake Charles. Landscapes, nature and rodeo events are his main interests.
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KRISTIE FORD Kristie Ford has spent a lifetime doodling her daydreams of palm trees, sunsets and birds flying off into the Caribbean blue skies. She has found photography as a way to keep her memories printed. Many evenings you will find her out and about searching for that next gorgeous capture.
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If you’re looking for a unique location for your event, Empire of the Seed Historic Properties has options to suit any occasion. 13 14 15 16 17 18 From meetings and music to weddings, dinners, markets and everything in between, our historic properties in beautiful downtown Lake Charles can provide the perfect setting. Veterans Day
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LAUREN BREAUX Lauren Breaux is a Louisiana born artist residing in New Orleans. She specializes in acrylic painting on canvas and strives to create art that shows the true colorful nature of our beautiful state. Breaux believes Royal Street is such an energy hub for musicians and performers alike and that you can’t make it down this street without being stopped in your tracks by the undeniable inspiration and passion around you.
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HEATHER ARSEMENT Heather Arsement is a fine art photographer. She has a series of self portraits that are conceptual works of art inspired by her own life. She has shown her work locally in art exhibits and art markets. She is married to local musician, Ganey Arsement, and they have two children. Wait for Me is a selfportrait conceptual photograph inspired by the fairytale Cinderella.
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