☀️SBC! It’s Father’s Day Week, and you know what that means… we’re on the hunt for this year’s best Dad Joke… Choose your fave or submit your own! We’ll announce the winner on our social media pages Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21st!

In this issue, we’ll shine light on:

No weekend plans? Come join Father's Day Backyard BBQ & Juneteenth Celebration at Mall St. Vincent on June 19-20!

This two-day community event brings together great food, local businesses, entertainment, and plenty of opportunities to connect with neighbors while celebrating both Father's Day and Juneteenth. Whether you're honoring a special dad in your life, supporting local vendors, or simply looking for something fun to do, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Attendees can browse local vendors, grab a bite from food trucks, enjoy live entertainment, and take part in family-friendly activities throughout the weekend (plus we heard they are giving away a GRILL and a men’s watch!) Get more info on their Facebook Page linked below!

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THIS SATURDAY, the Jefferson Family & Relationship Institute will host the free Rise & Restore Domestic Violence Awareness Walk/Run at 📍Pamoja Park in Downtown Shreveport.

This community event focuses on awareness, healing, prevention, and education while connecting attendees with valuable resources, speakers, food trucks, and family-friendly activities. OTBS is proud to volunteer at this event and invite our readers to join us in supporting survivors, strengthening families, and helping create healthier, safer futures for our community.

Geaux 4 Kids is a Louisiana nonprofit that steps in when children are suddenly placed in crisis or foster care. Based in Bossier City, they provide “Geaux Bags” filled with essentials like clothes, toiletries, snacks, and comfort items to help kids feel safe and cared for during a scary, uncertain time.

Geaux 4 Kids partner with local agencies and law enforcement to make sure no child goes without basic needs in those first critical hours, offering comfort, dignity, and a little bit of hope when it’s needed most.

Chief Wayne Smith and community leaders celebrated graduates of the 95th Shreveport Police Regional Training Academy. Surrounded by family and friends, new officers completed rigorous training and are now ready to serve and protect Shreveport. We’re grateful for their commitment and dedication.

5 Loaves & 2 Fish recently shared their monthly distribution; the organization served 195 households and provided 25,395 pounds of food to families in need. Volunteers from Celebration Church’s CYA Co-Ed Serve Small Group also joined in to support the effort. Thank you ALL for an incredible impact!

Keep Bossier Beautiful Executive Director Lynn Bryan recently highlighted ongoing community improvement efforts during a Bossier City Lions Club meeting, including beautification projects, litter reduction initiatives, recycling education, volunteer opportunities, and programs designed to keep Bossier Parish clean, attractive, and environmentally responsible for residents and visitors. To find out more about upcoming events and how to volunteer, check their website.

The City and Downtown Development Authority want your input on Downtown Shreveport’s future. Share what you love, challenges you see, and improvements you'd like here.

Ready to celebrate USA’s birthday as a VIP downtown Shreveport? Reserve your tickets to Shreveport Aquarium’s VIP 4th of July Celebration/Dinner here.

Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College has earned full SACSCOC accreditation after a seven-year effort, expanding transfer opportunities, academic partnerships, and future program growth for students.

2026 MBOA recipients were announced by the Greater Shreveport Chamber. See the honorees here.

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!

This week’s question:

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

Click here for this week’s events!

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Dirty Redd Band | Noble Savage | 8PM
MOJO | Flying Heart | 7PM
Barksdale Bubble | Tiki Bar | 7PM
DJ G’Soul | Sam’s Town | 6PM
Destiny & the Groove Kings | Hurricane Alley | 7PM
Karaoke | 1931 Lounge | 7PM

The Crowd | PBR | 7PM
Jimmy Wooten | 2Johns | 11AM
Jimmy Wooten | Taqueria San Miguel- Benton | 6PM
Jason Kingston | Noble Savage | 8PM
DJ ReadyRoc | LA Downs | 6PM
The Temptations & the Four Tops | Margaritaville | 8PM
Gumbo Delux Band | 1931 Lounge | 8PM
Los Rangerz | Hurricane Alley | 7PM
Lee Mathis & the Brutally Handsome Band | Sam’s Town | 9PM
Joe Cagle | The Prime Rib | 6PM
Open Mic Comedy | Tiki Bar | 7PM

The Crowd | PBR | 8PM
Jimmy Wooten Band | LA Downs | 6PM
Gumbo Delux Band | 1931 Lounge | 8PM
Honcho the Band | Hurricane Alley | 7PM
Joe Cagle | The Prime Rib | 6PM
Sunburst | Tiki Bar | 7PM
Pocket Change | Noble Savage | 8PM
Smackwater Band | Sam’s Town | 8PM

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