Summer has blossomed, along with the celebration of one of the area’s favorite flowers. The 20th Annual Sunflower Trail & Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 16 in Gilliam, La. This free event will feature the beloved sunflower trail, live music, arts and crafts vendors, delicious food, baked treats and more.

That is the question You don’t have to look far to fi nd a pet-lover in Shreveport-Bossier. From the popularity of the newly completed dog park, to the bustling traffi c at Petco, to the community support of Robinson’s Rescue, locals love their animals.

Shreveport is about to get cooking, thanks to the recent partnership with the city of Shreveport and a grant given to Southern University of Shreveport. A culinary hub is set to open in the spring of 2018, providing an opportunity for restaurant owners and aspiring chefs.

For Edwards, art has truly been a life-long passion. He originally started taking pictures at weddings, but had an allergic reaction to the chemicals in the processing. “It was when I was 30 years old that I began to start painting because of my love for the outdoors,” Edwards said.

The New Year doesn’t just ring in with confetti, noise-makers and hopeful anticipation – it also brings new opportunities for scammers and those looking to take advantage of others.

The Quota International Club of Bossier City 25th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes will take place from 1-5 p.m. on Dec. 4. These beautiful houses, decked in their holiday finest, will be featured as part of the celebration of the Quota Club’s 25 years of tours.

Emerie Eck Gentry, donor relations manager, Bossier Arts Council, believes the 40 Under 40 Awards is a wonderful opportunity for young people in the Shreveport-Bossier area.

Centenary Choir will celebrate their 75th anniversary with a special performance “Rhapsody In View.” Presented by the Downtown Shreveport Lions Club, “Rhapsody in View” will be held at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29 and at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Shreveport Riverview Theater, located at 500 Clyde Fant Parkway.