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P&G Alexandria Manufacturing Plant to Host Community Job Fair

Get ready to hit the courts for a cause! Serve, smash, and support Alexandria Zoo at this fun-filled, competitive event for pickleball players of all skill levels. The tournament is open to players ages 10 and up. Food trucks will be on site.

DIVISIONS: Junior's (Ages 10-14), Men's, Women's, Mixed

SKILL LEVELS: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced

Check-In Begins 7:30 AM | Tournament Begins 8 AM

REGISTRATION FEE: $60 per team
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, September 26

Let's kick off the school year together with stories, smiles, and support! Join us for a heartwarming and helpful community event as we gear up for the new school year! You're invited to our Back-to-School Supply Giveaway, a special event filled with fun, inspiration, and free school essentials for students along with a story time done by Poncinella the Storyteller!

Whether you're preparing for kindergarten or heading into high school, we're here to help students start the school year with confidence and excitement! Come early--- supplies are limited!

Annual School Supply Giveaway sponsored by Healthy Blue! Limited to the first 500 children. Supplies are appropriate for elementary and junior high grades. Child must be present. This will be a drive thru again.

Please join us as Morris Taft Thomas does a presentation and signing for his latest book, Art and Vision: A Family Tradition. Mr. Thomas has won numerous awards and recognitions for his many talents. Most notably he made a White House Christmas Tree Ornament and attended the festivities in 2001, received Louisiana’s Governor's Art Award from Governor Mike Foster (2008), received commendations from the State Legislature (2018), and so much more. He is also the author of Contributions of Negro Artists in Louisiana (1972) and Eminent Black Artists in Louisiana (1975).

Please join us as Morris Taft Thomas does a presentation and signing for his latest book, Art and Vision: A Family Tradition. Mr. Thomas has won numerous awards and recognitions for his many talents. Most notably he made a White House Christmas Tree Ornament and attended the festivities in 2001, received Louisiana’s Governor's Art Award from Governor Mike Foster (2008), received commendations from the State Legislature (2018), and so much more. He is also the author of Contributions of Negro Artists in Louisiana (1972) and Eminent Black Artists in Louisiana (1975).

Local author, Berchman Richard, will be signing and selling his new book, "Death on the Atchafalaya" at the Westside Regional Library.

Alexandria Business Summit Part 2: Access to Human and Financial Capital

Featuring speakers who specialize in business development and sustainability. Covering topics such as
- Access to Capital & Financial Resources Roundtable discussions with finance professionals on improving funding access
- Workforce Development & Talent Pipeline Panel with educators and industry experts on growing and preparing a skilled workforce
- Building Sustainable Business Models Group discussion on business resilience strategies

**Tickets may be bought at Spirits without additional fees**

Join us for an unforgettable evening at Spirits Food & Friends as we celebrate the rich heritage and bold flavors of the Mexican agave-growing regions of Jalisco, Oaxaca and Michoacan with a one-of-a-kind five-course culinary journey on the patio.