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☀️SBC! Happy Monday! We’ve got a great week coming in hot- literally!
Stay cool. Support local. Love your neighbor. Enjoy the newsletter!
In this issue, we’ll shine light on:
Apotheworx drops new products
Are you Royal or Rubbish?
Where to find backpack/school supplies giveaways
Let’s get our shine on!
Sponsored by Apotheworx
Love finding natural alternatives for everyday health? 🌿 You'll want to check this out!
Apotheworx is now carrying Rowe Casa Organics, a popular line of all-natural wellness products made to support everything from better sleep and immune health to stress relief and everyday self-care.
If you're already a Rowe Casa fan, now's your chance to shop locally! And if you've never tried the brand before, it's a great time to see what all the buzz is about.
Even better? This is only the beginning. Apotheworx plans to add even more Rowe Casa products, and they're asking the community for input.
💬 What's your favorite Rowe Casa product? Let them know! Your recommendation could help decide what gets stocked next.
Want to put your business in the open? Send in your info here.
SBC social events are STACKED! Take a look at each and pick your fave!
Monday
Alignable Alliance w/ Robin Knight Kent | Copelands | 12PM
Tuesday
Tuesday Night Bike Ride | Commerce & Crockett | 8PM
Wednesday
1 Million Cups: Jeffrey Goodman | Andress Artist & Entrepreneur Center | 8AM
Thursday
Hot Girl Summer: Royal or Rubbish | Remington Suite & Hotel | 7PM
Friday
Shreveport Bossier Influencer Social | Squire Group After Dark | 7PM
Saturday
Sidewalk Saturdays: Artists Pop-Up | Bossier Arts Council | 1-6PM
Sunday
R & B Paint & Sip | 7288 Greenwood Rd. Ste 121 | 3PM | Sun
Sponsor Squad 🫱🏼🫲🏾
☀️ This Week’s Happy Highlights
💙 Amazon Invests in Northwest Louisiana
Big news for our community! Amazon awarded nearly $500,000 to support 46 local projects across Northwest Louisiana. From food access and workforce training to youth programs, veteran services, and housing initiatives, these grants will help local nonprofits, schools, and community leaders make an even bigger impact throughout the Shreveport-Bossier area. 👏💚
🎶 Brookshire Grocery Arena Keeps Climbing
Brookshire Grocery Arena is getting national attention! The Bossier City venue jumped 15 spots in Pollstar's Mid-Year Venue Rankings after a record-breaking year of concerts and ticket sales. Even better, the higher ranking could help bring even bigger shows and entertainment to the Shreveport-Bossier area. 🎉
🏃 Record-Breaking Firecracker 5K
Shreveport's annual Firecracker 5K made history this year, drawing its largest crowd ever! Hundreds of runners and walkers turned out, making the beloved Independence Day tradition the biggest race in its 41-year history.
Free Backpack & School Supply Giveaways Around Shreveport-Bossier
Families have several opportunities to pick up free backpacks and school supplies before school starts!
July 28: Rice & Kendig drive-thru backpack giveaway (400 backpacks)
July 30: Bossier Chamber's Pack the Bus school supply drive
August 1: Common Ground Community giveaway & HTS Community Resource Fair
August 9: Galilee Baptist Church giveaway (plus free haircuts and braiding) & SporTran's Drive-Thru Back-to-School Bash
Most events are first come, first served, and many require children to be present. Be sure to arrive early for the best chance to receive supplies!
💡Bright Side Smarts 💡
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:
What infamous add-on does The Famdation Grill offer to their fries (and entrees if you request)?
👉 Not sure what the answer is? Click here if you need a cheat sheet. Good luck!
📆 Local Events Here!
LA Boardwalk | 11AM | M-TR |
Cinemark Tinseltown | 9AM | M, W, TR |
Have an upcoming event you’d like to promote? Send it in here!
🎶 LIVE MUSIC LINEUP 🎶
Thursday
Dirty Redd Band | Noble Savage | 8PM
Jackson Culp & the Company | Flying Heart | 7PM
Barksdale Bubble | Tiki Bar | 7PM
Thursday Wind Down | Sam’s Town | 6PM
Rene & the Strays | Hurricane Alley | 7PM
Dwight Yoakam | Riverdome- Horseshoe | 8PM
Karaoke | 1931 Lounge | 7PM
Friday
Jimmy Wooten | 2Johns | 11AM
Adiel Starr | Noble Savage | 6PM
Zac Webb | Noble Savage | 8PM
DJ ReadyRoc | LA Downs | 6PM
Flashback 5 | 1931 Lounge | 8PM
The Moss Brothers | Hurricane Alley | 7PM
8-Track | Sam’s Town | 9PM
Soul Grooves Live | West End Throttle Band | 9PM
Clay Walker | The Stage | 8PM
Joe Cagle | The Prime Rib | 6PM
Open Mic Comedy | Tiki Bar | 7PM
Saturday
Lee Mathis & the Brutally Handsome | PBR | 8PM
8-Track | LA Downs | 6PM
Flashback 5 | 1931 Lounge | 8PM
Facedown | Hurricane Alley | 7PM
Joe Cagle | The Prime Rib | 6PM
Chuck Jones & Friends | Tiki Bar | 7PM
On the Horizon | Noble Savage | 8PM
Loosey Anna | Sam’s Town | 8PM
Have a Blessed Week, SBC!
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