This was the scene view this morning in Lake Charles LA where many residents gathered to participate in Free to Breathe 2013 Today I was sporting my new bling Century 21 hat lending my support and participation in the 2013 Free to Breathe Lung Cancer Walk in Lake Charles, LA I did not run this 5K…
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LIVE @ THE LAKEFRONT – MARCH 8,15,22- 2013 Lake Charles, LA Residents of Lake Charles LA can always find things to do and Spring in Lake Charles LA is no exception! Beginning March 8, 2013 the first of a series of three weekend music concerts will take place Live at the Lakefront in Lake Charles,…
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Here in Southwest Louisiana we have been enjoying a magical time of year we know as Mardi Gras when purple green and gold is seen everywhere and local groceries and bakeries produce those yummy King Cakes! The Mardi Gras season begins with Twelfh Night (12 days after Christmas) and lasts through Fat Tuesday (the day…
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Barbe High School in Lake Charles Makes History! It is the most wonderful time of the year! We are caught up in the holiday season of excitement of twinkling trees and magic of Santa. Along with the holidays comes the thrill of football as we watch the 2012 year come to a close. We had…
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Are you seeing Christmas lights up already in your neighborhood? It’s that wonderful time of year again and the City of Lake Charles will kick off the holiday season December 1 With the Annual Light up the Lake Celebration! The City of Lake Charles does such a great job with festive decorations it is a beautiful…
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Can you believe it is already time to begin thinking about Christmas!! Each year in November, Lake Charles Junior League members work tireless hours preparing, decorating and hosting over Merchants/vendors for a Holiday Market. Lake Charles residents look forward to the market and usher in the beginning of their Christmas shopping frenzy! It is always a great event…
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Lake Charles is fortunate to have a Veteran’s Memorial Park that has become a focal point along the North end of the Lake Charles Boardwalk. Veteran’s Park which includes a Memorial with a Star pattern of bricks representing each branch of the service. The City of Lake Charles Mayor’s Armed Forces Commission will host the…
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One of my favorite Lake Charles events is Rouge et Blanc which is always held in the month of October. For one afternoon Ryan Street in front of the Lake Charles historic Courthouses is blocked off for the 2nd largest wine event in Louisiana. Rouge et Blanc is part of the McNeese Banners program. Its always great to…
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October is a beautiful month in Southwest Louisiana and Lake Charles has several local events residents enjoy in October besides our regular McNeese football! Beginning at 7am on October 20th Southwest Louisiana residents can register to participate at the Lake Charles Civic Center for the Ethel Precht Hope Breast Cancer Walk/Run. The event will begin…
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The weather is beautiful in Southwest Louisiana and provides an excellent opportunity to visit Prien Lake Park in Lake Charles! Prien Lake Park offers recreation and relaxation for all ages! This Lake Charles premier park is managed and maintained by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury. The park overlooks Indian Bay on the Eastern shore of…
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