News Briefs

Watercolor art class slated August 3 in Union Museum
Union Museum of History and Art will offer a class in watercolor painting on Saturday, August 3, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The “Introduction to Watercolors” class will be led by Teddy Graves, a lifelong artist and Fine Arts student at Centenary College in Shreveport. Fee for the class is $5. To enroll, call 318-982-8020 by July 30. Enrollees will be given a list of basic art supplies they will need to bring to the class.

        This class will teach the basic techniques of the watercolor medium. There will be demonstrations of the various techniques employed in watercolor, such as wet and dry painting and gradients. Then, participants will follow alongside their instructor in making a painting composed of the different techniques learned.  

CommuniHealth Carnival
CommuniHealth’s “Carnival”, a free community event.
In recognition of National Health Center Week, August 4-10 2024
Powering Communities Through Caring Connections

National Health Center Week
This annual celebration is designed to raise awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s community health centers over the past five decades. CommuniHealth Services proudly serves as a Louisiana Community Heallth Center.

Join us at our Carnival for a free backpack and school supplies while they last! Register to win door prizes. Drawing to be held at 6:30 pm.

Enjoy fun games hosted by community vendors. Kona Ice will be giving out tasty treats!!
Date and Time
Monday Aug 5, 2024
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT
August 5th, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Location
CommuniHealth Services
Marion Family Practice, Dental and Behavioral Health Center
335 Main St, Marion LA 71260

It’s almost time to go Back to School!
Parents rejoice! It’s almost time to send those rascals back to school for the new year! Be sure you’re ready, and for you kids out there, make sure your Summer Readings are done!