Holiday Tour of Historic Homes, Dec. 7-8, Highland and Fairfield Historic Districts

| SPECIAL EVENTS |

NOV. 28, DEC. 5 & 12: WEST COAST SWING DANCE LESSONS, beginner West Coast swing at 6:30 p.m., intermediate West Coast swing at 7:30 p.m. $8 per person per class. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534. 

NOV. 29-DEC. 1: ANNUAL MISTLETOE AND MORE SHOW, Enjoy holiday shopping galore. $4, free to children 10 and under. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Bossier Civic Center, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City. Call 470-6714 or 564-9489. 

DEC. 1: HIGHLAND OPEN STUDIO TOURS SUNDAYS, Each first Sunday will feature open studios, garages, yards and front porches filled with art, music, tag sales and other events. Free. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Addresses included in the studio tour are 436 Topeka St., 444 Olive St., 424 Dalzell St. and 118 E. Jordan St. 

DEC. 2 & 9: COUNTRY TWO STEP DANCE LESSONS, beginner country two step at 6:30 p.m., intermediate country two step at 7:30 p.m. $8 per person per class. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534. 

DEC. 6: 40TH ANNIVERSARY RUBY GALA, celebrate with the Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet, 7 p.m. RiverView Theater, 600 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Tickets and information at www.shreveportmetropolitanballet.org or 221- 8500. 

DEC. 6: HAUGHTON CHRISTMAS BAZAAR, Come out for your last-minute Christmas shopping needs, get unique gifts, and enjoy hot chocolate, candy canes and more. Free. 6-9 p.m. Dogwood Clubhouse, 7816 Dogwood Trail, Haughton. 

DEC. 7: FIFTH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL, Theme: Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree, featuring silent auction, car show, chili cook-off, hidden treasure, live entertainment, pictures with Santa at 1 p.m., arts and crafts vendors, and food vendors. Free. 10 a.m. to dark. Sarepta Community Park Area, Sarepta, La. Call 318-847-4333. 

DEC. 7-8: 2013 HOLIDAY TOUR OF HISTORIC HOMES, Visit five homes of diverse architectural styles in the Highland and Fairfield Historic Districts, as well as the Highland Holiday Art Market featuring items made by many artists who live and work in the Highland Cultural District. Tickets for each tour are $20 or a two-day package for $35, available online at www.restorehighland.org or at C&C Electric, 2430 Line Ave. 5-9 p.m. Dec. 7, 1-5 p.m. Dec. 8. Call 572-9037. 

DEC. 8: ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOUR OF HOMES, Presented by Quota International of Bossier City, five family homes are lovingly decorated in the Christmas tradition and a raffle for a huge, overflowing Christmas basket. $20. 1-5 p.m. Call 747-2613 or 868-7961. 

DEC. 8, 15 & 22: TOY FAIR SANTA CLAUS, Come have your photo taken with Santa and drop off your Christmas list. Free. 1-5 p.m. Toy Fair, Pierremont Mall, Shreveport. 

DEC. 31: NEW YEAR’S EVEN FIREWORKS, Free. 7 p.m. Windrush Lake, 1968 Bridgewater Ave., Shreveport. Call 683-0399. 

THROUGH JAN. 18: PRESENTS, A unique shopping experience for the holidays. Fulfill all of your gift needs by purchasing from a wide variety of one-of-a-kind handmade artworks and other gift items created by local artists in Northwest Louisiana! artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535. 

SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: PROFESSIONAL CIVIL LAW NOTARIES ASSOCIATION, Learn about the association and various acts and documents a notary can prepare. Free. Sign-in at 6 p.m., meeting at 6:30 p.m. Southern Hills Business Association Conference Center, 9701 Baird Road, Shreveport. Call 797-4396. 

FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH: SHREVEPORT SAIL AND POWER SQUADRON, This group promotes boating fun, safety and education and meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Shreveport Yacht Club, 2905 Municipal Pier Road, Shreveport. Call 426-9484. 

EVERY SATURDAY: YOGIE AND FRIENDS EXOTIC CAT SANCTUARY, Louisiana’s only rescue for abused, neglected and unwanted big, exotic cats is open every Saturday from noon-5 p.m. weather permitting until November. Yogie and Friends, 128 Fob Lane, Frierson, La. Call 795-0455.

EVERY SATURDAY: CHESS GAMES, Test your skills at this classic board game every Saturday at noon. Free. Downtown YMCA, 401 McNeill St., Shreveport. Call Ken Wyzywany at 564- 1372 or Matt Alexander at 655-2846. 

FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH: HIGHLAND OPEN STUDIO TOUR, Artist workshops and galleries are open for your perusal with art to make and buy. Free. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tours start at 436 Topeka St. Visit http://www.restorehighland.com/. 

ONGOING: ABSOLUTE BEGINNER LINE DANCE CLASS, Learn popular line dances and burn calories. Casual dress. $8 per person. 5:30-6:30 p.m. every Monday. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534 or visit www.sandysdance.com. 

ONGOING: BOSSIER ANIMAL CONTROL ADOPTION DAYS, Animals in good health are in need of loving homes. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Petsmart, 2630 Beene Blvd., Bossier City. Hand in Paw, Friends of Bossier City Animal Control, needs volunteers to help with the adoption days. Contact Phyllis Whatley at 742-8673 or visit www.bossiercity.org (under animal control adoption). 

ONGOING: YOGA CLASSES, in the style of Krishnamacarya; all levels welcome. Class fee is by donation. Mondays and Tuesdays, 5:45-6:45 p.m. All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 9449 Ellerbe Road. Call 210-7203. 

ONGOING: DETOUR DOWNTOWN RUN/WALK/BIKE/CRAWL CLUB, Each week, Detour members will meet at Overtime Sports Bar and then run/walk/bike as fast/far as one would like down Clyde Fant Parkway then head back to Overtime Sports Bar for free non-alcoholic beverages and great drink and food specials. Detour Downtown provides an opportunity ty to stay active, connect with friends, network and meet new people. 6 p.m. Wednesdays. 200 Travis St., Shreveport. Call 673-0048 or visit http://www.shreveporthappyhour.com/detour/. 

ONGOING: SHREVEPORT GAME NIGHT, Every Wednesday, a small group gathers to play card and board games. Free. 7 p.m. Robinson Film Center, 617 Texas St., Shreveport. Visit www.ShreveportGameNight.org. 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Call 424-4439 for tickets and information.