With the theme of Pirates at Pink Party Cove, held May 6 at the Shreveport Convention Center, the decor was festive, to say the least. Flamingoes and roses were on the tables in the lobby, and ships and treasure boxes on tables in the ballroom. Of the few guests not dressed in pink, many showed up as pirates.

Susan G. Komen North Louisiana hosted their annual local celebrity dance party, Dancing For The Cure,.

The Home Builders Association of Northwest Louisiana’s annual Parade of Homes will take place June 3-4 and June 10-11 from 1-6 p.m. daily. This self-guided tour of 39 fabulous homes with 21st century innovations will be open for touring throughout the Shreveport-Bossier community.

THROUGH MAY 31: EMERGING ARTIST GALLERY – HILARIE TURLEY,.

(BPT) - Warm weather offers many sweet delights, from trips to the beach and more free time, to seasonal foods and soirees with family and friends. Unfortunately, many of the foods we commonly associate with spring and summer are high in added sugars.

Wine Country Bistro hosted their 9th annual legenday wine festival, Wine and Swine, at their new Pierremont location for the fi rst time. The festivities spilled out into the parking lot, where Easy Money provided the musical entertainment for the hundreds of guests.

On Sept. 29, friends and supporters of MLK Health Center & Pharmacy and Dr. Robert H. Jackson gathered to celebrate 30 years of providing health care and pharmacy services for the uninsured at their Marsh Madness Gala held at Margaritaville Resort Casino.

Self-care, or self-management, means taking a proactive role in treatment by utilizing strategies to help manage symptoms. Self-management is about making healthy lifestyle choices while addressing the physical and emotional effects of arthritis. There are seven important self-management strategies that can help you successfully manage your condition.