On the Bright Side
Posts
December is Kicking Off

December is Kicking Off

December 01, 2025

TOGETHER WITH

☀️SBC! I’ve got a special announcement! On the Bright Side is hosting its FIRST community event! Mark your calendars December 20th for Passport to the North Pole- a nostalgic, kid-friendly Christmas experience featuring Santa, Mrs. Claus, the Grinch, and more! _{(If you’d like to help sponsor this event please reply to this email!)}

Stay tuned for more details… the magic is coming! 🎄

In this edition, we’ll shine light on:

Decorating your tree for a good local cause
Pajamas, hot chocolate, and paint coming your way!
Holy Christmas, there are so many events happening this week.

Let’s get our shine on!

Sponsored by Apotheworx

Apotheworx is spreading Christmas cheer in more ways than one this season! They’re proudly serving as a drop-off location for The Christmas Project, benefiting The Center for Children and Families, Inc. If you’d like to brighten a child’s holiday, just bring a new, unwrapped gift for a child or teen receiving services through the Center. As a thank-you, Apotheworx is offering 20% off one item in the store (excluding prescriptions) to everyone who donates. It’s an easy, meaningful way to make the season a little brighter for a local family. ✨

And while you’re there, Apotheworx has the perfect stocking stuffer or a well-deserved treat for yourself. Their shower steamers are a customer favorite, available in scents that help with sleep, stress, energy, headaches, colds, and more. At just $4.99, they’re a small luxury that goes a long way. Simply place one on your shower floor, let it dissolve, and enjoy the calming vapors after a long day. A little peace, a little comfort, and a whole lot of holiday spirit!

_{Want to put your business out there? Send it}_here.

Partnered with High Gravity Glassworks

This holiday season comes with a chance to sprinkle a little joy and make a meaningful impact. High Gravity Glassworks is stepping in and offering BEAUTIFUL, custom ordered, holiday ornaments, available for $30, and with every purchase, $10 goes directly to The Hub: Urban Ministry to support families facing food insecurity. It’s a festive way to brighten your home while helping your community.

Featured Local Event of the Week

TWB Elite Consulting LLC is home to Tapestry by Design and CrafTherapy Creation Station, where coaching, creative expression, and community come together to help women reset, grow, and flourish.

This December, Tiffany is hosting a festive Cozy Christmas Paint Party- a joyful night of creativity, connection, and holiday fun. Come paint in your Christmas pajamas, sip something warm, and unwind before the holiday rush.

📅 Sat, Dec 6, 4-6 PM
📍 800 North Spring Street, Suite 202
👚 Wear your favorite Christmas pajamas
☕ Hot chocolate included
🎨 All supplies provided
🎟️ $40- Seats are LIMITED!

As we prepare for a fresh new year, Tiffany is also excited to announce the upcoming launch of Tapestry By God’s Design, a faith-filled community opening in early 2026 for women seeking spiritual growth, connection, and gentle encouragement.

_{Got an upcoming event you want to share?}_{Send it in!}

☀️ This Week’s Happy Highlights

Honestly SBC, I am so proud of how many stories I’ve seen over the last week highlighting our community stepping up during Thanksgiving week to help one another. I’d need an additional newsletter just to mention all of the stories. These are a couple of MANY!

Shreveport Citizens United wrapped up its final resource rally of 2025 at the David Raines Community Center, and the MLK community showed up big. Families enjoyed a day filled with nonprofit resources, food, door prizes, face painting, and plenty of love. SPD Chief Wayne Smith even donated a full trailer of food, making sure no one left empty-handed. It was a warm, lively way to close out the year and support families right where they are. Follow SCU’s socials and visit the website for 2026 volunteer opportunities!

Caddo Fire District 4 teamed up with Louisiana Food Bank to deliver Thanksgiving meals to neighbors across the parish, helping about 250 households feel cared for and remembered this holiday. The fire-district crew greeted families, handed out food, and reminded folks that small acts of kindness bring big warmth to our community.

✍🏼 Side Notes & City Talk

🎉 Caddo Parish Magnet High School is now home to 13 semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program- the largest such group in the region.

🥲 A student at Walnut Hill High School delivered a speech that brought Caddo Parish School Board members to a stunned silence, sparking a powerful moment of honesty and reflection.

🎨 New murals are popping up around Shreveport, celebrating local history in bright, creative ways, thanks to local artist, KaDavien Baylor.

🚧 G-Unit is expanding its footprint in downtown Shreveport- new fencing is up for the site of what will become a permanent G‑Dome.

👨🏽‍🏫 NLTCC just wrapped up a new instructor prep series to help teachers sharpen their skills and better support students.

💡 Bright Side Smarts 💡
Test your SBC smarts and win!

Here’s how it works:
📅 We post a local fun fact every weekend on our Facebook page.
❓ On Monday, we drop a trivia question here in the newsletter.
🎁 Answer right = You could win!

Last Week’s Winner of a $10 Gift Card to Lewis Gifts: Angel from Shreveport!
Last Week’s Answer: The 4th generation of the Lewis family runs today’s gift shop and Biscottis restaurant!

This Week’s Question:

What unique transportation business operates with The Noble Savage?

👉 Not sure what the answer is? Click here if you need a cheat sheet. Good luck!

Featured Events of the Week
sponsored by

Check out local events this week here!

_{Have an upcoming event you’d like to promote? Send it in}_here!

LIVE MUSIC LINEUP

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Have a Blessed Week, SBC!

Love what you got?

Psalms 56:3