Cleco Distributes 1,500 Blankets to Veterans in Pineville Ahead of Veterans Day
Cleco
Cleco distributed 1,500 blankets to military veterans Thursday, Nov. 5, at Kees Park in Pineville as part of its Cleco Connects community outreach program. The utility company organized the giveaway ahead of Veterans Day to recognize veterans and help them prepare for colder temperatures. Cleco, headquartered in Pineville, selected the community in part because of its large veteran population. The company’s customer outreach program also distributed fans to senior citizens and weather radios to residents in other Louisiana communities earlier this year.
Simply Art Gallery to Open New Location at Alexandria Mall Saturday
Simply Art Gallery
Simply Art Gallery will celebrate the opening of its new location inside Alexandria Mall on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 11 a.m. Owner Larry O’Neal said the new gallery represents the business’s third location and will feature artwork by regional artists, including Ron Atwood and Tony Bernard. Artwork will be available at a range of prices, beginning at approximately $55. The gallery aims to make locally produced art more accessible to shoppers while providing additional opportunities for artists to showcase and sell their work.
Rapides Parish Library Hosts November Recipe Exchange
Rapides Parish Library
Rapides Parish Library’s Westside Regional Library in Alexandria is hosting a recipe exchange throughout November, inviting residents to share favorite dishes and discover recipes from other community members. Participants can exchange family recipes, traditional favorites and newer dishes, creating an opportunity to explore different cooking styles and culinary traditions. The monthlong activity encourages community participation and provides residents with new meal ideas as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches.
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