The Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum Receives Grant from the Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund
The Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum has received a $5,000 grant from the Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund to support its Free Admission STEM day on Sunday October 27 at 1-5 pm. Fly Me To The Moon will involve engineering and designing paper rockets. Chief Curiosity Curator Sarah Sehon said “the funds would be used to give families an opportunity for a STEM focused fun afternoon making family memories.” “We are looking forward to partnering with Weyerhaeuser to highlight STEM and family involvement in our
Discover Monroe-West Monroe Welcomes New Graphic Design and Communications Assistants
Discover Monroe-West Monroe is excited to announce two new additions to its team: Anthony Palmer as the Graphic Design Assistant and Francy Beth Corley as the Communications Assistant. Anthony Palmer will graduate from Louisiana Tech University in May 2025 with a Bachelor of Graphic Design. He also interns with the university's football recruitment team, creating graphics for their campaigns. “I’m grateful for the chance to contribute to the community through my work at Discover Monroe-West Monroe and look
City of West Monroe and partners to host Fall Youth Fitness Day Oct. 16
The City of West Monroe invites the community to participate in a Fall Youth Fitness Day on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at the Highland Park Wetland Trails in West Monroe. Fall Youth Fitness Fun Day will take place during the Ouachita Parish School System’s Fall Break on Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Highland Park Wetland Trails at the Otis Street parking lot. The City of West Monroe is teaming up with the staff of The Wellness Center and the West Monroe Sports & Events facility to
The Center for Children & Families brings important education into Monroe City Schools
The Center for Children & Families has brought the Childhelp Speak Up Be Safe curriculum to Monroe City school classrooms this school year to promote safe, healthy environments for children. About the Program The Center for Children & Families is utilizing this evidence-based curriculum designed to educate and empower children from Pre-K through 12th grade. Childhelp addresses the critical need for child safety education in schools and communities by equipping children with the tools to identify
The Center for Children & Families Launches 2024 Christmas Project to Support Over 1,000 Children
As the holiday season approaches, The Center for Children & Families is excited to announce the launch of its annual Christmas Project, an initiative aimed at providing gifts and essential items to over 1,000 children from hard places across the region. For over two decades, this community-driven project has brought hope and joy to children in foster care, as well as those facing poverty and hardship, making the holiday season a brighter time for the most vulnerable. The Christmas Project, now in its
Annual NELA Celtic Festival to be held this Saturday, Oct. 5 at Lazarre Park
The Kiroli Foundation is excited to announce the annual Northeast Louisiana Celtic Festival (NELA Celtic Fest) will take place on Saturday, October 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Lazarre Park, located on the Ouachita River in the South Riverfront Cultural District. Admission for this family-friendly event is $5 per person for those 3 years old and up. The NELA Celtic Fest is the longest-running festival still in existence in Ouachita Parish. The festival seeks to preserve the rich Celtic heritage,
NeLA Arts - Are You Ready for the October Brown Bag Concert Series?
Take an hour away from all the hurry, hassle, and bustle of our busy Fall season each Wednesday in October at the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council’s noontime outdoor Brown Bag Concert series. Come relax and chill with a midweek lunch break to refresh, recreate, and renew yourself with some of our area’s best musicians on stage in lush, green Palace Park at 220 DeSiard Street (beside the old Palace Department Store). Public parking is available on the street and at 4th and DeSiard Street. Round up your
Junior League of Monroe Endowment Grant Open
We are excited to announce that the Junior League of Monroe (JLM) is now accepting applications for our annual Endowment Grant! For more than 19 years, JLM membership has been proud to partner with and support local organizations, like yourself, through these grant funds.This year we are excited to announce we are awarding up to $20,000 in grants to support initiatives that align with our impact mission of improving the lives of at-risk women and children in our area with specific emphasis on improvement in
Chamber Announces Small Business Award Winners for 2024
The West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize the winners of the 2024 Small Business Awards presented by Entergy Louisiana. Nominations were accepted from Chamber members in the following categories: Emerging Entrepreneur, Small Business, Female Champion, Community Champion and the Silver Plus Award. And the winners are: Emerging Entrepreneur – Chris Lewis, Coney Island Connection West Monroe! This year’s winner is not only a successful small business owner serving up family
‘Take West Monroe to the Next Level’ Business Appreciation Award Given to Signature Nails & Beauty
The City of West Monroe and West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce are proud to continue to recognize businesses as part of a community pride campaign known as “Take West Monroe to the Next Level.” “Take West Monroe to the Next Level” is a community pride campaign that encourages business owners, residents, nonprofit organizations and others to join the City of West Monroe’s efforts to take greater pride in our community, particularly in the community’s appearance. For the first quarter of this
WMWO Chamber Recognized as 2023 Chamber of the Year
Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Executives RecognizeWMWO Chamber as 2023 Chamber of the Year (September 18, 2023) The West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber is proud to be recognized as the 2023 Chamber of the Year by Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Executives (LACCE) at the annual conference in Lake Charles today. It’s an exciting time to be in the Chamber of Commerce industry and to be a Chamber in Louisiana. Many chambers have risen to the challenge to provide unparalleled leadership and