An event dubbed Women Making History for distinguished women to network and have a relaxed fellowship was held March 30. It was hosted by Joe Littlejohn and New York Life Insurance Co. at Cordaro’s Event Center. Guests were able to paint bowls for the Food Bank’s Empty Bowls event, and the price to paint was matched by New York Life. Door prizes were drawn.

– Mary Ann Van Osdell

Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon: The Glen Retirement System invited over 100 volunteers to a luncheon April 11 at East Ridge Country Club. During the lunch, three volunteers shared their personal stories about what they do to help the residents at The Glen. To volunteer at The Glen, call 798-3500 or to go theglensystem.org/give.

– Special to The Forum

The Shreveport Regional Arts Council presented Critical Mass 5, an open invitational exhibition April 6 for all Northwest Louisiana Directory & Roster Artists. Works in the show were reviewed by professional critics selected by “Critic Curator” Robert L. Pincus, Ph.D., who has curated the critics for several previous Critical Mass exhibitions (see Pincus’ review on page 48). Critics selected the work of one visual artist, one literary artist and one performing artist to each receive a solo exhibition or presentation in coolspace. Additionally, each winner will receive a $2,000 cash award to fund their exhibition or presentation and an advertisement featuring the selected artist in a national publication. Examples of the works included “fibre to felt” wearable art, fingerpainting and classic realism.

– Mary Ann Van Osdell

The Louisiana Federation of Republican Women held its state convention at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in March. Women from the Professional Republican Women of Caddo (PRWC) received five awards: First place in newsletter, program and American heritage and second place in technology. Member Helen Gray received the Betty Heitman Award for service.

– Mary Ann Van Osdell