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Coming up in the ArkLaTex

Public meetings and free community events, each linked to the official listing. Times can change, so check the source before you go.

  • Thu., Oct. 22, 9 a.m. to noon · Shreveport

    LifeShare blood drive with Caddo Sheriff’s Office

    1101 Forum Drive, Shreveport. Ages 16+ with photo ID. Source

  • Thu., Oct. 22, 3:30 p.m. · Shreveport

    Caddo Parish Commission: Regular Session

    Government Plaza, 505 Travis St. Box Road rezoning, a property purchase and the library’s 2027 budget. Streamed on YouTube. Our preview. Source

  • Sat., Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to noon · Shreveport

    Free weather safety & preparedness class (NWS + CPSO)

    Sheriff’s Safety Town, 8910 Jewella Ave. Source

  • Sat., Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. · Shreveport

    Prescription Drug Take Back

    Sheriff’s Safety Town, west end of the Summer Grove parking lot. Source

  • Mon., Oct. 26, 3 p.m. · Shreveport

    Shreveport City Council: Administrative Conference

    Government Plaza, 505 Travis St. Source

  • Mon., Oct. 26, 5 to 7 p.m. · Shreveport

    Trunk or Treat at Safety Town

    Free and family-friendly, with first responders. Source

  • Tue., Oct. 27, 3 p.m. · Shreveport

    Shreveport City Council: Regular Meeting

    Government Plaza, 505 Travis St. Possible final votes on the landfill fee and police and fire raises. Source

  • Through Thu., Nov. 19 · Shreveport

    Caddo Sheriff’s Thanksgiving Food Drive

    Nonperishable food at nine CPSO sites. No glass. Drop-off list. Source

  • Tue., Nov. 3 · Bossier City

    Bossier City Council: Regular Meeting

    Listed on the city’s meeting portal. The Oct. 20 meeting started at 3 p.m.; check the portal for this meeting’s time and agenda. Source

  • Thu., Nov. 5 · Bossier City

    Bossier Parish School Board

    Listed on the board’s portal. Recent regular meetings were at 6 p.m. at the Bossier Instructional Center, 2719 Airline Drive. Source

  • Thu., Nov. 5, 3:30 p.m. · Shreveport

    Caddo Parish Commission: Regular Session

    Government Plaza, 505 Travis St. Source

  • Tue., Nov. 17 · Shreveport

    Caddo Parish School Board

    Listed on the board’s portal. The Oct. 20 meeting was at 4 p.m. at 1961 Midway Ave.; check the portal for this meeting’s time. Source

  • Through Fri., Oct. 23 · Monroe, West Monroe

    TSA PreCheck enrollment at Monroe Regional Airport

    5400 Operations Road. 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Details. Source

  • Fri., Oct. 30 · West Monroe

    West Monroe Pet Mayor nominations close

    $20 per pet at wmpetmayor.com. Proceeds go to Kiroli Park. Details. Source

  • Mon., Nov. 2, 5:30 p.m. · Ruston

    Ruston City Council

    Listed on the city’s council page. Source

  • Sat., Nov. 7, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. · West Monroe

    Hasley Cemetery “Voices of the Past” tour (West Monroe)

    Shuttles leave from West Monroe City Hall. $25 on Eventbrite. Source

  • Thu., Nov. 12, 5:30 p.m. · Longview

    Longview “Blue Crew” recycling meeting

    Eitelman Room, Maude Cobb Convention Center, 100 Grand Blvd. Details. Source

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