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So Many Events, So Little Time!

August 18, 2025

TOGETHER WITH

☀️SBC! Your input matters! We’re always looking for ways to make On the Bright Side more helpful, fun, and relevant to our Shreveport-Bossier community. Take a quick minute to fill out our short interest survey; it helps us understand what you love, what you want more of, and how we can better serve our readers.

As always, thank you so much for your continued support- I am stoked to see the progress we’ve made and excited for the future. :)

In this edition, we’ll shine light on:

Keeping your home in order without lifting a finger
Old backpacks laying around? We’ll take ‘em!
A laundry list of local events

Let’s get our shine on! ☀️

Partnered with Glow Alchemy Kitchen

Glow Alchemy Kitchen has always been more than cute lunch spot. It’s been a place to slow down, connect, and enjoy food that feels as good as it tastes. Now, as summer winds down, the café is stepping into a new chapter.

✨ The Art of a Soirée

Glow is hosting a modern workshop to take the stress out of gatherings. Learn how to style tables, mix simple cocktails, use seasonal florals, and create dinners that feel special any day of the week.

✨ Wander Well: The Glow Getaway
Dreaming of your next trip? Glow just released its Insider’s Guide to Greece + Island Hopping filled with boutique hotels, hidden beaches, unforgettable meals, and smart packing tips. Whether it’s a girls’ trip, honeymoon, or family getaway, this guide helps you plan a journey that feeds the soul.

✨ A Bittersweet Note
After more than a decade of heart and creativity, Glow Alchemy Kitchen is officially for sale. With a loyal following, curated branding, and a high-end space ready for its next vision, it’s an opportunity for someone new to carry the torch. Transition support will be included.

For now, Glow continues to shine, still serving, gathering, and glowing.
📍955 Pierremont Rd
✉️ [email protected]

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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PRESTIGE HOME CLEANING

School is back in session, and with it comes the whirlwind (papers on the counter, sports gear in the hallway, and a to-do list that feels never-ending). If the chaos has left your home looking less than its best, Prestige Home Cleaning is here to help.

Serving families across the SBC, Prestige Home Cleaning has built a reputation for creating spaces that feel calm, fresh, and welcoming.

Their team offers a wide range of services:

One-time deep cleans
Regular maintenance
Serenity Service (add-on or stand-alone): laundry & dishes

Plans are tailored to your needs, with pricing adjusted just for you. So, instead of stressing over the mess, let the professionals handle it with care. A little help can go a long way in bringing back that “home sweet home” feeling.

If this speaks to you, you’re not alone. Make your life easier and contact Prestige Home Cleaning!

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Meet your Neighbor

🌟Spotlight Local of the Week:
Pierson Phipps🌟

At just 17, Pierson Phipps of Benton, LA has spent more than half his life giving back. Since 3rd grade, he’s volunteered at the Feed the Homeless event, held every Saturday behind First Methodist Church in downtown Shreveport (volunteers arrive at 8:45 a.m.).

In middle school, Pierson noticed many people at the event carrying their belongings in trash bags which sparked an idea: he began collecting gently used backpacks from friends and neighbors. What started small has grown into an annual Backpack Drive, with a big distribution planned for September 20th during the Feed the Homeless event. For Pierson, the reward is simple: “The smiles on their faces mean a lot.”

Beyond his service work, Pierson is active at Benton High School in Beta Club, National Honor Society, Tennis, and the RAK (Random Acts of Kindness) Club.

You can support Pierson’s mission by donating backpacks at these local drop-off spots:

📍 Brewer Physical Therapy – 4970 Barksdale Blvd
📍 No Ceilings CrossFit – 502 Anderson Ave
📍 Alexander & Co – 603 Absinthe Ct C
📍 Mall St. Vincent – 1133 St. Vincent Ave

Or donate via Venmo: @piersonphipps3

Way to go Pierson! Keep being great!

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☀️ This Week’s Happy Highlights

Playtime Just Got Safer at A.C. Steere Park!

The Leaps and Bounds Playground at A.C. Steere Park is officially reopened! Thanks to $470,000 in funding from the 2024 bond election, SPAR’s capital budget, and contributions from Right to Play, the playground now has a safer surface, improved accessibility, and long-term durability for kids of all abilities.

A big thank you to Mayor Tom Arceneaux, Right to Play, SPAR staff, and all contractors who made this upgrade possible!

Quick Update on Block-by-Block Initiative

Our neighborhoods are stepping up! Big THANK YOU to Shreveport Green’s continued efforts. Recent cleanups removed:

🏡 Ingleside: 6 tons, 238 tires
🏡 Highland: 1,600 tons, 25 tires
🏡 Queensborough: 103 tons, 1,085 tires
🏡 MLK: 69 tons, 480 tires
🏡 Cedar Grove: 89 tons, 450 tires
🏡 Allendale: 69 tons, 480 tires

Together: 1,936 tons of litter & debris (3.87 million pounds!) and 2,758 tires cleared!

💪 Ya’ll, these numbers are incredible and there are still a few weeks left! Join the next cleanup this weekend HERE.

✍🏼 Side Notes & City Talk

Summer Grove Baptist Church will soon vote on what to do with the former South Park Mall property, potentially shaping the site’s future.

Shreveport could soon get a $10 million pickleball complex next to the Lash Family YMCA if approved this month. See what it could look like if it passes.

I know we don’t do politics, but when California’s governor compares us to San Francisco… our mayor’s got the receipts; crime’s down and we’re on the right track.

✨ Your glow just got upgraded — the all-new Ochsner LSU Health – Dermatology & Facial Plastic Surgery clinic is now open!

💡 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 Gift Card Winner: Erica Davidson!
Last Week’s Answer: Koi owner’s also own the local favorite Imperial Cathay!

Fun Fact: Erica helps run The Hub: Urban Ministry 🫶🏼 Congrats to you!

This Week’s Question:

Chianti Restaurant is known for its delicious house specialties. Which of these is highlighted as a must-try in the post?

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

🎉If you’re looking to be social or fit this week, this list is for YOU!

What’s happening in SBC this week…

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Have a Blessed Week, SBC!

Love what you got this week? Send this to someone who’s ready for the holidays.

Philippians 4:6