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Feasts, Fun, and Festive Finds!

November 17, 2025

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☀️SBC! This week’s edition is full of fun stuff you won’t want to miss! You can pre-order your Thanksgiving feast, check out some awesome neighborhood revitalizations, and get in on the city-wide Elf on the Shelf Hunt that kicks off this week. Plus, we’ve rounded up a bunch of upcoming events to keep your calendar busy and your days a little brighter.

Before we go further, I’d like to take a moment to send all prayers and condolences to everyone impacted by the passing of Vivian Police Officer, Marc Brock. On Nov. 16, the community gathered at North Caddo High School to honor fallen officer. 💙 You can help support his family through their meal train here.

Source: Love Shreveport-Bossier

In this edition, we’ll shine light on:

Taking it easy at Thanksgiving (let someone else cook)
Meeting the Chickadees
Elf on the Shelf found a bigger venue to explore

Let’s get our shine on!

Sponsored by Copelands of New Orleans

Copeland’s of New Orleans is making the holiday season deliciously easy this year! Their Holiday Feasts are available for just $159 and can be conveniently ordered online at www.copelandsfeast.com. Whether it’s Thanksgiving, Christmas, or just a special family gathering, Copeland’s has everything needed for a festive and stress-free celebration.

More good news: Copeland’s will be open on Thanksgiving Day from 9 AM to 5 PM, so guests can stop by, grab their feast, or enjoy a meal on the spot. 🍗🥧

Looking for a perfect gift for friends, family, or coworkers? Copeland’s holiday gift cards are a great choice, and right now, there’s a special deal: purchase $100 in gift cards and get $25 free! 💳 It’s a tasty way to share some love and give the gift of great food.

From mouthwatering entrees to sweet treats, Copeland’s of New Orleans is ready to help make the holidays brighter and more flavorful. Don’t wait! Order your feast or pick up a gift card today and celebrate in true New Orleans style!

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Meet Your Neighbors

☀️Local Spotlight: The Chickadees ☀️

Ellie, Posy, and Evie

If you need a little joy today, The Chickadees will handle that. This sweet trio of Shreveport girls has been playing together for about two and a half years. They all happened to take lessons from the same teacher, they were already friends, and their teacher said, “Why don’t y’all play together?” Instant band, instant magic.

Meet the girls:
• Ellie, 11 plays ukulele
• Posy, 10 plays U-Bass and ukulele
• Evie, 11 plays ukulele

Their favorite part of performing? One loves the cheering, one loves playing with her best friends, and one just likes seeing people smile. Adorable.

Where you’ve seen them:
Ki Mexico, Frank’s Pizza, The Glass Hat, plus bigger stages like The Revel and the Highland Jazz and Blues Festival.

They’re spending the rest of the year learning new music, and I can’t wait to hear what they do next.

Featured Event of the Week

Brunch & Beats offers a lively Sunday experience in Shreveport, featuring popular brunch dishes, an open bar by Sterling Spirits 🥂 (including non-alcoholic drinks), and a live DJ playing upbeat tunes.

📅 Time: Sunday, November 23rd at 2 PM
📍 Place: 1844 Texas Ave, Kanteen Park

🪑 Table Reservations: Tables can be reserved in advance, and all parties must have purchased tickets. Reservations are made by contacting the event host at [email protected].

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☀️ This Week’s Happy Highlights

Free Food Giveaway in Caddo Parish Nov. 22

The Caddo Parish Commission and Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana are teaming up for a free food giveaway on Saturday, November 22. Families can pick up food boxes starting at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at several sites across Caddo Parish, including local churches and schools.

Here’s the full list of pickup times and locations for the Caddo Parish free food giveaway on Saturday, November 22:

🕘 9:00 a.m. Locations

Galilee Baptist Church, 1500 Pierre Ave., Shreveport
Midway Elementary Development, 3840 Greenwood Rd., Shreveport
Greenwood Acres Full Gospel Church, 7480 Greenwood Rd., Shreveport
Lake Bethlehem Baptist Church, 2842 MLK Dr., Shreveport
Caddo Fire District #4, 8240 Colquitt Rd., Keithville

🕥 10:30 a.m. Locations

Sunrise Baptist Church, 3220 Lakeshore Dr., Shreveport
Woodlawn Leadership Academy, 7340 Wyngate Blvd., Shreveport
Broadmoor Presbyterian Church, 1915 Grover Pl., Shreveport
Southern Hills Community Center, 1002 W Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport
Vivian Methodist Church, 223 West Louisiana, Vivian

Details: One box per vehicle, while supplies last.

Kanteen Park Officially Opens

The grand opening of Kanteen Park on Texas Ave was a blast! Perfect weather, a lively crowd, and an out-of-town vibe set the scene. Guests enjoyed delicious food from Herby-K’s 🍤, live music 🎶, a fun photo booth 📸 by Xyan Imaging, and award-winning beignets 🍩 from Amour Riviera. Artsy, outdoorsy, and full of local charm, Kanteen Park is a must-visit or perfect spot to book your next event.

📍 1844 Texas Ave | 📞 318-703-2886

Movies in Church? Yep!

Source: Celebration Church

Celebration Church is bringing the movies to church, and it’s the perfect blend of fun and faith. Grab a popcorn and drink before entering the sanctuary and settle in for a movie while Pastor David Daniel shares biblical principles through scenes that help you see the movie from a different perspective. It’s a relaxed, family-friendly way to learn, laugh, and connect.

Join them the next two Sundays (11/23 & 11/30) at 9:00 AM or 11:15 AM at 8645 Business Park Dr.

🎄 The Elf is on the Loose at St. Vincent Mall! 🎄

Starting Nov. 17 through Dec. 21, the Elf on the Shelf will be sneaking around the mall each week. Take the kids to find him, snap a photo, post it on Instagram, and tag the mall for a chance to win festive surprises! 🎁 Check Instagram Stories weekly for clues to his next hiding spot and join in the holiday fun!

✍🏼 Side Notes & City Talk

📚 LSUS is gearing up for major growth with new expansion plans and upcoming hires. Get a sneak peek at what’s driving their momentum in Northwest Louisiana.

👏🏼 The 318 Forum News released its 40 Under Forty 2025 list, highlighting 40 standout young professionals making an impact across the region. See anyone you know?

📸 Shreveport leaders announced a revitalization project for Monkhouse Drive to boost safety and growth near the airport. A $60,000 donation will help add security cameras along the corridor.

✂️ City leaders and descendants of C.C. Antoine officially cut the ribbon on a new addition to C.C. Antoine Park in Allendale, unveiling fresh playground slides, a water play area, and renovated restrooms.

💡 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 Sweetfern: Erin of Princeton!
Last Week’s Answer: SOBO Cafe Benton rebranded to Sweetfern!

Congrats Erin!!

This Week’s Question:

What caused the sudden (temporary) closing of Country Tavern in February of 2021?

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

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