Thursday, 17 September, 2009 3:36
by Tarah
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 8, 2009
GARDENS OF THE AMERICAN ROSE CENTER
HOSTS HARVEST MOON STROLL
Shreveport, LA- Guests are invited to take a moonlit stroll through the fall flush of colors at the Gardens of the American Rose Center on Sunday, October 4, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Visitors can gaze at the harvest moon through the telescopes of the Shreveport Astronomical Society, share a picnic as they listen to romantic melodies chime from Windsounds Tower or simply walk the Gardens’ paths and enjoy the beginning of the fall bloom season.
Traditionally, the harvest moon is the full moon occurring closest to the fall equinox. Its large, reddish-gold appearance is created by the seasonal tilt of the earth, and in times past, the harvest provided farmers with extra light as they worked to gather their fall harvests.
The Gardens of the American Rose Center are located at 8877 Jefferson Paige Road, just off I-20, Exit 5 in Shreveport, LA. For more information on the Gardens or this event, please contact Ellen Trice at 318-938-5402 ext 109.
Individual Admission:
$5: Ages 12-59
$4: Ages 6-11 and 60+
Free: Ages 5-younger and ARS/ARC members
Group Admission:
$3.50 for groups of 10 or more
FAST FACTS:
WHAT: 2009 Harvest Moon Stroll WHEN: Sunday, October 4, 2009 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. WHERE: Gardens of the American Rose Center, just off I-20, Exit 5 in Shreveport, LA
Gardens of the American Rose Center
Home of the American Rose Society, the Gardens of the American Rose Center was created in 1974 through the contributions of rose lovers around the world. The 118-acre park contains more than 65 individual gardens with each bed and planting specially designed to demonstrate ways roses can be grown in the average home garden. It is conveniently located just off of I-20, Exit 5, in Shreveport, LA.
Released By: Maria Scott, Advertising/Marketing Manager, 318-938-5402 ext 101, maria@ars-hq.org
Thursday, 17 September, 2009 3:07
by Tarah
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church Annual Pumpkin Patch
6012 Youree Drive, Shreveport
October 11 – October 31, 2009
Info contact: 318-838-3613
Shreveport-Bossier, La. - St. Luke's has provided the community with the Pumpkin Patch since 1990. We will open Sunday, October 11th, 2009 after we unload about 3,000 pumpkins by hand from the truck and will remain open till October 31st or until we sell out of Pumpkins from 9:00am – 7:00pm.
Our Pumpkins, Gourds and specialty corn items are grown on a Navajo Indian Reservation in New Mexico. Our farmers supply over 800 Pumpkin Patches throughout 39 states and help 25 denominations raise money for missions.
We have families that come out each year and some of the parents tell us that they came to the patch when they were growing-up. We encourage families to bring cameras and spend as much time as they want taking pictures and letting the children discover pumpkins. Last year we had a Sunday afternoon concert in the Patch and plan to do it again this year…..date TBD. We put out signs on Youree Drive about 2 or 3 weeks prior to the patch opening to let our neighbors know when we will get our pumpkins. We also post patch events on the electronic bill board.
In the past eighteen years, the Pumpkin Patch has donated over $155,000 to missions. The Pumpkin Patch is a mission project for St Luke’s and 100% of the profit is given to local missions. Last year we were able to donate $4,480 to local missions. Just a sample of the recipients of donations have been; Cavanaugh Adolescent Center, Christian Services, LA Methodist Children's Home, Gingerbread House, Habitat for Humanity, Oakwood home for women, Providence House, Sager – Brown UMCOR, Shreveport/Bossier Community Renewals, Samaritan Counseling Center, STEP-UP, Shreveport Rescue Mission, YMCA Family Violence Center, Week-end of the Cross.
Not only do we sell pumpkins but we sell Pumpkin Cookbooks, tee shirts, hay, and bottled water. This year we are looking at also selling cookies and maybe popcorn to cover our over head such as renting the tent and supplies needed to run the patch for 3 weeks.
Dates for the school children to visit the Pumpkin Patch are Monday 19th -Friday23rd. Due to the number of visitors we have, we request that school groups make reservations to visit the patch during these dates. We plan to see 2,250 school children this year. The children will spend one hour with us as we have Story time/Pumpkin discovery and Pumpkin Patch time. Because of the level of the entertainment we will only be able to schedule children in 4 year old preschool and Kindergarten. We ask that each child bring .75 to purchase a small pumpkin and that each teacher bring plenty of parents to help watch the children.
Reservations can be made on out website at www.stlukesshreveport.org.
Friday, 11 September, 2009 10:19
by Tarah
For Immediate Release
THE STATE FAIR OF LOUISIANA TO RUN OCT. 22- NOV. 8
New theme to appeal to visitors’ ‘first’ experiences at fair
Maxine Sarpy chosen to chair board of directors
SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER, La. – At the recent Annual Board Meeting, the State Fair of Louisiana announced Oct. 22 – Nov. 8 as the official dates of the 2009 State Fair of Louisiana. The organization also revealed a new theme for the fair called "First & Forever," that will appeal to family fun and celebrate a slice of Louisiana life.
"First & Forever really brings to life what is most important about The State Fair for so many of the people who visit each year. We want to connect the people of the Ark-La-Tex to the many ‘firsts’ they experienced at The State Fair of Louisiana like their first date, first ride, first prize and first taste of fair food," said Chris Giordano, The State Fair of Louisiana President & General Manager.
The Board of Directors for The State Fair of Louisiana also selected a new Chairman at the meeting. Maxine Sarpy was chosen by her fellow board members to provide oversight and guidance to the organization. She succeeds William Cawthorne who volunteered his time and served The State Fair of Louisiana as Chairman of the Board for four years.
"The State Fair is deeply rooted in the fabric of our state and region, and it is a privilege to serve this organization. Whether it is through showing a prize-winning bull or riding the Ferris Wheel with someone special, great memories have been made at The State Fair for more than 100 years. This year will be better than ever," Sarpy said.
The State Fair of Louisiana is a top choice for affordable family entertainment. The fair offers many free shows, concerts, attractions and activities with the price of admission. Among this year’s free concerts are Cowboy Mouth, Wayne Toups, The Randy Rogers Band, James Otto, John Conlee, The Bar-Kays, and the Molly Ringwalds.
Rodeo lovers will have an opportunity to watch the biggest names on the professional rodeo at the State Fair of Louisiana PRCA Rodeo on Oct. 23 and 24 in the Hirsch Memorial Coliseum.
For more information and up-to-the-date listings of all the events and entertainment as they are announced, visit www.statefairoflouisiana.com.
Submitted by: Daniel Strickland / Gremillion & Pou and Associates, Inc. / 318.424.2676 x320 / dstrickland@gpmarketinginc.com
Released by: Chris Giordano, President & GM / The State Fair of Louisiana / 318.635.1361