BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//News Radio 710 KEEL - ECPv3.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:News Radio 710 KEEL X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://710keel.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for News Radio 710 KEEL X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19700102 DTSTAMP:20130619T151902 CREATED:20110926T185655 LAST-MODIFIED:20110926T185813 UID:19485--86400@http://710keel.com SUMMARY:Kenny Rogers Christmas & Hits Tour 2011 Bossier City DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_18436" align="alignleft" width="250" caption="kennyrogers.musiccitynetworks.com"][/caption] December 3\, 2011 8:00 p.m. Horseshoe Casino - Riverdome 2011 Christmas & Hits Tour Ages 21+ Tickets On Sale 10/15/11 Grammy Award-winning music legend Kenny Rogers will celebrate the 30th Anniversary of his Christmas & Hits Tour in 2011 with a festive show featuring live performances of holiday classics and his biggest hits. The one-of-a-kind vocalist and entertainer will perform at venues across America\, including the Horseshoe Casino - Riverdome\, joined by special guest Billy Dean. Rogers is known for creating an inviting atmosphere with his critically acclaimed Christmas & Hits Tour\, which has become a holiday tradition in its own right since its start 30 years ago.  He will deliver heartfelt performances of traditional and original holiday songs such as “White Christmas\,” “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let it Snow!\,” “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)\,” “Joy To The World\,” "O Holy Night\," and “’Til The Season Comes ‘Round Again\,” the way only he can\, with the help of local choirs and children chosen to perform in each city of the tour. Rogers will also sing many of the classics from his overflowing catalog of hits (“The Gambler\,” “Lady\,” “She Believes In Me\,” “Islands In The Stream\,” “Ruby\, Don’t Take Your Love To Town\,” “Lucille\,” “Through The Years” and many others).   “Thirty years is a long time to do anything\, but a Christmas show seems to get easier every year\, especially when I get a chance to work with friends like Billy Dean\,” says Rogers.  “He always brings a great energy and beautiful music to the event.  Have a Merry Christmas\, and enjoy the show.” LOCATION: URL:http://710keel.com/events-shreveport/19485/03-december-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19700102 DTSTAMP:20130619T151902 CREATED:20111116T123728 LAST-MODIFIED:20111116T123728 UID:31565--86400@http://710keel.com SUMMARY:Les Boutiques de Noël DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_23634" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Les Boutiques de Noël"][/caption] The 37th Annual One Stop\, Holiday\, Shopping Extravaganza sponsored by The Shreveport-Bossier Opera Guild. This arts and crafts show features a variety of items for holiday gifts and decorations. Wednesday\, November 16 through Saturday\, November 19 Presented by Shreveport-Bossier Opera Guild Call 318-869-3809 for more information. Wednesday 16th is the preview party. Thursday and Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday\, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Website LOCATION: URL:http://710keel.com/events-shreveport/les-boutiques-de-noel/19-november-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19700102 DTSTAMP:20130619T151902 CREATED:20111116T124649 LAST-MODIFIED:20111208T151809 UID:31567--86400@http://710keel.com SUMMARY:Operation Santa Claus DESCRIPTION: Operation Santa Claus is under way to provide toys to less fortunate kids and kids in the hospital RIGHT HERE in Shreveport-Bossier! You can call Operation Santa Claus at (318) 687-GIFT to find out about a child you might like to sponsor. You can also visit the Official Operation Santa Claus Website for more information. You can drop off new\, unwrapped toys at the Townsquare Media studios located at 6341 Westport Ave in Shreveport\, Monday - Friday from 9am - 5pm. You're also invited to join us while we’re out collecting toys beginning Thursday\, December 1. Here’s the list of locations where we’ll broadcast live giving you the chance to bring your toys by. Thursday. Dec. 1 7a-9a at Boomtown Casino 300 Riverside Dr in Bossier City. [Map It] Tuesday. Dec. 6 7a-9a at Maddox and Hughes Insurance 401 Hamilton Road in Bossier City. [Map It] Thursday. Dec. 8 7a-9a at Geauxcicles 3970 Youree Drive in Shreveport. [Map It] Friday\, December 9 – 7a to 9a – Brookshires on Mansfield Road at Bert Kouns Monday\, December 12 – 7a to 9a – Brookshires on Highway 80 in Haughton Tuesday. Dec. 13 7a-9a at The Joint…The Chiropractic Place 6658 Youree Drive in Shreveport. [Map It] Official Drop Box Locations are: All Citizens National Bank in Shreveport or Bossier City Topps Western World in Bossier Fancy's Gifts\, Hair & Nails on Bert Kouns YMCA - Broadmoor Branch YMCA - Downtown Branch Children's Escape Spa in Pierre Bossier Mall Harper Chevrolet\, Buick\, GMC in Minden LOCATION: URL:http://710keel.com/events-shreveport/operation-santa-claus/28-november-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19700102 DTSTAMP:20130619T151902 CREATED:20111117T120923 LAST-MODIFIED:20111117T120923 UID:31832--86400@http://710keel.com SUMMARY:Sarepta, Louisiana Christmas Festival DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_23803" align="aligncenter" width="635" caption="Sarepta\, Louisiana Christmas Festival "][/caption] LOCATION: URL:http://710keel.com/events-shreveport/sarepta-louisiana-christmas-festival/10-december-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19700102 DTSTAMP:20130619T151902 CREATED:20111117T134411 LAST-MODIFIED:20111117T134411 UID:31854--86400@http://710keel.com SUMMARY:Pancake Breakfast with Santa at St. Joseph Catholic School in Shreveport DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_23845" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Lisa-Maree-Williams/Getty Images"][/caption] Saturday December 3rd from 8-11am. Dress in your holiday PJ’s and come enjoy breakfast with The Big Guy. 1210 Anniston Avenue Shreveport 71105-3053 (318) 865-3585 LOCATION: URL:http://710keel.com/events-shreveport/pancake-breakfast-with-santa-at-st-joseph-catholic-school-in-shreveport/03-december-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19700102 DTSTAMP:20130619T151902 CREATED:20111117T135816 LAST-MODIFIED:20111117T135816 UID:31856--86400@http://710keel.com SUMMARY:Christmas Tree Lighting Louisiana Boardwalk in Bossier DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_23847" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images"][/caption] Thursday\, November 17 6pm Call 318-752-1455 for more information The Louisiana Boardwalk in Bossier is getting into the holiday spirit. Lighting Shreveport / Bossier's largest Christmas tree. We've been told the big guy\, Santa Claus himself\, will take a break from their holiday rush at the North Pole to make an appearance. So kids you can get a jump-start on giving him your wish lists. The Tree Lighting Ceremony will include live holiday music as well as a performance by the Matthew Davidson Band. 540 Boardwalk Blvd Bossier City\, LA 71111-4390 (318) 752-3068 http://www.louisianaboardwalk.com/ LOCATION: URL:http://710keel.com/events-shreveport/christmas-tree-lighting-louisiana-boardwalk-in-bossier/17-november-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME: DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME: DTSTAMP:20130619T151902 CREATED:20111117T151159 LAST-MODIFIED:20111117T151159 UID:31868--@http://710keel.com SUMMARY:Deck the Stacks Christmas Craft Day Shreve Memorial Library DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_23863" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Brendan Hoffman\, Getty Images"][/caption] Thursday\, November 17 11am Call 318-687-6824 for more information Paula Prieshoff will show participants how to make adorable shelf-sitters using clay pots as well as paper bag ornaments. All craft supplies will be provided; just bring your holiday spirit and imagination. Items made during the workshop can be used as part of our branch Christmas display in December. Please call and reserve a spot for this workshop so that we can determine the amount of supplies needed. Contact the Information Desk at 687-6824. Shreve Memorial Library Hamilton South Caddo Branch 2111 West Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Shreveport 71118-3316 11:00 AM until end\, Nov 17\, 2011 Free LOCATION: URL:http://710keel.com/events-shreveport/deck-the-stacks-christmas-craft-day-shreve-memorial-library/17-november-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME: DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME: DTSTAMP:20130619T151902 CREATED:20111117T153632 LAST-MODIFIED:20111117T153632 UID:31870--@http://710keel.com SUMMARY:Breakfast with Santa Pelican Mall DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_23867" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="China Photos\,Getty Images"][/caption] Saturday\, November 19 Call (318) 322-4635 for more information This is a Holiday Trail of Lights event. Santa will be arriving early to have breakfast in the Pecanland Mall food court. Everyone is welcome to join! Saturday\, November 19\, 2011 @ 8:00 am http://www.pecanlandmall.com/ LOCATION: URL:http://710keel.com/events-shreveport/breakfast-with-santa-pelican-mall/19-november-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME: DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME: DTSTAMP:20130619T151902 CREATED:20111117T163335 LAST-MODIFIED:20111117T163335 UID:31882--@http://710keel.com SUMMARY:28th Annual Christmas in Roseland Gardens of the American Rose Center DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_23884" align="aligncenter" width="594" caption="Lisa Maree Williams\, Getty Images"][/caption]   FRIDAYS\, SATURDAY\, SUNDAYS ONLY: November 25- December 18\, 2011 from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Last car admitted at 9:30 p.m. Kicking off Thanksgiving weekend\, the Gardens of the American Rose Center are transformed into a whimsical winter wonderland featuring more than a million twinkling lights\, dozens of lighted displays\, giant Christmas Cards to the Community created by area school children\, Santa’s Candy Shop and much more. This multi-weekend event features nightly entertainment\, photos with Santa\, rides on the Roseland Express train\, a model train display and tons of fun for the whole family! ADMISSION Individual admission is $5 per person or $20 per carload. Ages 2 and younger are free. Group Rates $35 per minibus (Up to 25 people) $75 per charter bus\, please call 318-938-5402 to make a reservation PHOTOS WITH SANTA Photos with Santa are $10 each. No personal photography allowed. Santa is located in the Administration Building. Tickets may be purchased online or in the Gift Shop. ROSELAND EXPRESS TRAIN Roseland Express tickets are $5. Tickets may be purchased online or in the Gift Shop. AMERICAN ROSE CENTER GIFT SHOP Visit our gift shop and do some Christmas shopping. It’s the perfect place to pick up stocking stuffers or gifts for your loved ones. Address: Gardens of the American Rose Center 8877 Jefferson Paige Road Shreveport 71119 LOCATION: URL:http://710keel.com/events-shreveport/28th-annual-christmas-in-roseland-gardens-of-the-american-rose-center/25-november-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME: DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME: DTSTAMP:20130619T151902 CREATED:20111118T140743 LAST-MODIFIED:20111118T140743 UID:32110--@http://710keel.com SUMMARY:"Christmas in Plain Dealing" Festival DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_24034" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Justin Sullivan\, Getty Images"][/caption] November 26\,2011 10:00 am-6:00pm Location: downtown park- 109 Cottonbelt Street\, Plain Dealing\, LA Activities: Local artist displaying their art Children's Art Contests Historical Pictures\, very large collection of homes\, churches\, photos collected by many local families\, high school pictures\, school activities\, old businesses\, old communities\, flowers and landscapes//unbelievable collection! /very interesting Activities for children. Face Painting\, Crafts to make\, Moon walks\, Ponies to ride\, Treasure Hunt\, Story Time and a clown with balloons. Lots of new craft booths Food booths sponsored by schools & churches. Tour of Homes New this year: Piney Needles Quilting Guild of Springhill\, LA will display many of their prize winning quilts. Local artist: Doyle Ethridge from Belcher\, La and Denise Hill from Bossier City\, LA and Alma Lennear from Minden\, LA will be selling their art. Maybe more artist. Book signing by local authors: Winnie Griggs 11:30 am 1:00 PM and Richard Seaton\, Sr. 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Book Swap: bring your books and swap for other books. Red River Blacksmithing will be returning again this year with demonstrations. There will be much more to enjoy at our festival. Musical entertainment in the park all day long. Bring your chairs\, be comfortable and enjoy the activities. Santa comes on the fire truck with candy. Then fireworks to close the festival. For more information call 318 326-4234 LOCATION: URL:http://710keel.com/events-shreveport/christmas-in-plain-dealing-festival/26-november-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19700102 DTSTAMP:20130619T151902 CREATED:20111121T155614 LAST-MODIFIED:20111121T155614 UID:32763--86400@http://710keel.com SUMMARY:Upcoming Events at Noel United Methodist Church DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_27280" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Sean Gallup/Getty Images"][/caption] 520 Herndon St.\, Shreveport\, LA 71101 (318) 221-5207 : www.noelumc.org ADVENT PRAYER SERIES\, Advent is a season of waiting for the coming of Christ and the coming of God’s kingdom. Why wait alone when we can wait together? Noel UMC is joining with Church for the Highlands and First Presbyterian Church-Shreveport to present a short service of liturgy and song every Wednesday morning at 7:30 a.m. during advent. The schedule is as follows: November 30\, First Presbyterian Church (Chapel)\, 900 Jordan St.\, Shreveport December 7\, Church of the Highlands\, 520 Olive St.\, Shreveport December 14\, Noel United Methodist (Chapel)\, 520 Herndon St.\, Shreveport December 21\, First Presbyterian Church (Chapel)\, 900 Jordan St.\, Shreveport NCAP MUSIC RECITAL\, Thursday\, December 1\, 6:00 p.m.\, NOEL UMC Worship Center. Enjoy a wonderful evening featuring the music students from the Noel Community Arts Program followed by a brief awards ceremony and reception. NOEL CHRISTMAS MASTERWORKS CONCERT\, Sunday\, December 4\, 4:00 p.m.\, Noel’s Sanctuary. Noel is proud to present “December Carols”—Favorite Christmas carols for piano & violin featuring sisters Alison & Elizabeth Beck as part of the Masterworks Concert Series. A nursery is provided free of charge. A NIGHT IN BETHLEHEM\, Sunday\, December 11\, 5:00 p.m.\, NOEL’s Worship Center. A Christmas event for children of all ages and their families. Be counted in the census\, sample local cuisine\, design Roman coins\, play Centurion games\, and more. All children present are invited to join in the Pageant. At the end of the evening\, as the familiar Scriptures are read and carols are sung\, watch the Christmas Pageant unfold. CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE\, Saturday\, December 24\, 6:00 p.m.\, Noel’s Sanctuary Join us for a wonderful candlelight Christmas Eve Service in the Sanctuary. CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE\, Sunday\, December 25\, 10:30 a.m. – This is the One! Come join us for a casual\, relaxed worship service in the Worship Center. There will be one service at 10:30 a.m.\, with no Sunday School or Nursery on this morning. We will continue the celebration of Christmas as we enjoy the music and the message of the season. LOCATION: URL:http://710keel.com/events-shreveport/upcoming-events-at-noel-united-methodist-church/30-november-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19700102 DTSTAMP:20130619T151902 CREATED:20111123T163308 LAST-MODIFIED:20111123T163308 UID:33268--86400@http://710keel.com SUMMARY:First United Methodist Church Daniel Pinkham Christmas Cantata DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_24516" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images"][/caption] December 4\, 2011 8:30 & 11:00AM 9:30AM & 12:00PM First United Methodist Church Head of Texas Street P.O. Box 1567 Shreveport Louisiana 71165 StephanieClark http://www.fumcshreveport.org (318)424-7771 fumc@fumcshreveport.org LOCATION: URL:http://710keel.com/events-shreveport/first-united-methodist-church-daniel-pinkham-christmas-cantata/04-december-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19700102 DTSTAMP:20130619T151902 CREATED:20111123T174202 LAST-MODIFIED:20111123T174202 UID:33288--86400@http://710keel.com SUMMARY:First United Methodist in Shreveport Christmas Eve Services DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_24540" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Lisa maree Williams/Getty Images"][/caption] December 24\, 2011 Candlelight Communion Services: 5:30 & 7:30PM\, and Faithlink Family Service: 3:00PM Candlelight Communion Services: 7:00 & 9:00PM\, and Faithlink Family Service: 4:30PM Candlelight Communion Services: in Sanctuary and Faithlink Family Service: in the Emmett Hook Center Head of Texas Street P.O. Box 1567 Shreveport LA 71165 StephanieClark http://www.fumcshreveport.org (318)424-7771 fumc@fumcshreveport.org LOCATION: URL:http://710keel.com/events-shreveport/first-united-methodist-in-shreveport-christmas-eve-services/24-december-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19700102 DTSTAMP:20130619T151902 CREATED:20111123T181151 LAST-MODIFIED:20111123T181244 UID:33290--86400@http://710keel.com SUMMARY:First United Methodist Church in Shreveport Christmas Day Services DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_33291" align="aligncenter" width="594" caption="Dan Kitwood/Getty Images"][/caption] December 25\, 2011 Traditional Service: 11:00AM and FaithLink Contemporary Service: 11:00AM   Traditional Service: 12:00PM and FaithLink Contemporary Service: 12:00PM   Traditional Service: Sanctuary and FaithLink   Contemporary Service: at the Love Feast in Bain Hall Head of Texas Street Shreveport Louisiana 71165 StephanieClark (318)424-7771 http://www.fumcshreveport.org fumc@fumcshreveport.org LOCATION: URL:http://710keel.com/events-shreveport/first-united-methodist-church-in-shreveport-christmas-day-services/25-december-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19700102 DTSTAMP:20130619T151902 CREATED:20111207T183514 LAST-MODIFIED:20111207T183514 UID:36775--86400@http://710keel.com SUMMARY:Christmas Sing-along at Hamilton South Caddo Branch Library DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 10\, 2011\, 2:00PM - 4:00PM Bells will be ringing and you will be singing on Satuday\, December 10th. The Hamilton/South Caddo branch is hosting a Christmas sing-along for the entire family. Kelly Igo Beavers will present this musical afternoon from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Location : Hamilton/South Caddo 2111 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Shreveport\, LA 71118 CatherineBeaird http://www.shreve-lib.org/ (318)687-6824 cbeaird@shreve-lib.org LOCATION: URL:http://710keel.com/events-shreveport/christmas-sing-along-at-hamilton-south-caddo-branch-library/10-december-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE: DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19700102 DTSTAMP:20130619T151902 CREATED:20121130T182129 LAST-MODIFIED:20121130T182131 UID:125318--86400@http://710keel.com SUMMARY:Christmas Open House at the First Presbyterian Church DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_129171" align="aligncenter" width="630"] John A Ross/Flickr[/caption] Volunteers for Youth Justice invites you to attend our Christmas Open House at the First Presbyterian Church. Monday\, December 10th 4:30 to 6:30pm 900 Jordan Street\, Suite 102 Shreveport\, LA 71101 R.S.V.P. By Thursday\, December 6th to amie.roberts@vyjla.org // Website http://vyjla.org/ 318-425-4413 LOCATION: URL:http://710keel.com/events-shreveport/christmas-open-house-at-the-first-presbyterian-church/10-december-2012/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR