City of Lake Charles
Recent News About City of Lake Charles
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JD Clifton Park visioning workshops set for November 21
On Thursday, November 21, 2024, residents have two opportunities to participate in JD Clifton Park Visioning Workshops.
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Lake Charles announces schedule changes for Veterans Day waste collection
The City of Lake Charles has announced changes to trash, garbage, and recycling collection schedules in observance of Veterans Day on Monday, November 11, 2024.
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Lake Charles hosts Carmen Sandiego scavenger hunt on November 9
The City of Lake Charles is preparing for an engaging event under its Partners in Parks Initiative.
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Cypress Alligator Pond reopens after refurbishment
On November 1, a ribbon-cutting ceremony took place for the refurbished Cypress Alligator Pond located on North Lakeshore Drive.
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Lake Charles launches annual shop local challenge for holiday season
For the fifth consecutive year, the City of Lake Charles and Mayor Nic Hunter have launched the #ShopLocalLC Challenge.
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Reginald Weeks honored with 2024 Mayor's Mentor Award
On October 22, 2024, during the City of Lake Charles' "Love Your City" event, Reginald Weeks was honored as the 2024 Mayor's Mentor Awardee by Mayor Nic Hunter. Mr. Weeks has committed his career to aiding challenged youth through his nonprofit...
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Lake Charles and United Way launch resource fair for disaster recovery
The City of Lake Charles, in collaboration with United Way Southwest Louisiana, has announced the LC United Resource Fair.
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Lake Charles reminds residents about rules for sign placement in public areas
The City of Lake Charles has issued a reminder about the regulations concerning the placement of political, promotional, marketing, and advertising signs in public rights-of-way.
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Lake Charles unveils The Great Pumpkin Trail at Tuten Park
The City of Lake Charles Department of Community Services is set to introduce The Great Pumpkin Trail, a new event coinciding with Halloween festivities. This initiative is part of the City's Partners in Parks Initiative and will take place at Tuten Park from October 25 to October 27, 2024.
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Lake Charles announces events for Veterans Day including new memorials and exhibits
The City of Lake Charles has announced a series of events for Veterans Day 2024, beginning with the unveiling of the Gerstner Field Memorial on November 8. This event, organized in collaboration with the Daughters of the American Revolution, will take place at Veterans Memorial Park at 1 pm. The memorial honors Gerstner Field's role as a World War I pilot training base where over 3,000 pilots trained.
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Halloween bat walk planned at Drew Park by Lake Charles
The City of Lake Charles, in collaboration with Sasol’s Nature in Focus Initiative and the Southwest Louisiana Master Naturalists, is organizing a Halloween Bat Walk at Drew Park. The event is scheduled for Friday, October 25, from 6 to 8 pm.
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Workshops planned for Lock Park visioning on October 30
On October 30, 2024, residents have the opportunity to attend two Lock Park Visioning Workshops. These sessions will be held at the Lake Charles City Council Chambers located at 326 Pujo St. The workshops are scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. and again from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
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Lake Charles water billing office resumes service after power outage
The City of Lake Charles is dealing with a power outage at its Transit Center, located at 1155 Ryan St. This disruption has impacted the Water Billing Office situated within the center, rendering it without phone and internet services. As a result, the office cannot process payments or access account information currently.
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Lake Charles Fire Department announces community meeting for new campus plans
On Wednesday, October 23, the Lake Charles Fire Department (LCFD) and the City of Lake Charles will host a community meeting. The event is scheduled from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at Bellard Recreation Center located at 2808 Hillcrest Dr.
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Howl-O-Ween Doggie Dress-Up Day returns to Bark Du Lac Dog Park
Spooky fun is set to return to Bark Du Lac Dog Park on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 9 to 11 a.m. The City of Lake Charles, in collaboration with Gill Bright Animal Hospital, will host the third annual Howl-O-Ween Doggie Dress-Up Day as part of its Partners in Parks Initiative.
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Lake Charles reveals Halloween events schedule for October
The City of Lake Charles has announced a series of Halloween activities for October 2024. The events are designed to provide festive entertainment for residents and visitors.
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Lake Charles hosts free event honoring jazz musician Nellie Lutcher
The City of Lake Charles is organizing a special Music in the Park event in collaboration with Historic City Hall Arts and Cultural Center and Upscale Productions. Scheduled for Friday, October 11, 2024, this free event will be held from 5-7 pm at Nellie Lutcher Memorial Park, located at 702 Enterprise Blvd.
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Lake Charles hosts community-building event featuring local speakers
On October 22, the City of Lake Charles, in collaboration with the Southwest Louisiana Arts & Humanities Council, will host an event titled "Love Your City: Connect and Lead – How We Build Communities." This free event is designed in a TED-talk style and will be held at Central School's Benjamin Mount Theatre located at 809 Kirby Street. The evening will begin with a social gathering from 5:30 to 6:30 pm, followed by the main talk from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.
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City of Lake Charles announces next Art in the Park session
The City of Lake Charles Partners in Parks Initiative and the Imperial Calcasieu Museum Residency at the Museum Program are collaborating for another installment of the City's 2024 Art in the Park Series.
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Lake Charles calls for nominations for Mayor's Mentorship Award
The City of Lake Charles is accepting nominations for the Mayor’s Mentorship Award until the close of business on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.