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Reruns Are Fun Consignment Sale

(Business Logos) rerunsarefunlogo.jpgRERUNS ARE FUN is a unique children's consignment sale that exceeds the expectations of regular consignment shops/garage sales. It is an exciting, week-long event occurring twice each year, usually mid-September for Fall/Winter items and prior to Easter for Spring/Summer items.

 

Much of RERUNS ARE FUN inventory consists of brand name products -- both new and previously owned. Previously owned items are in impeccable condition and only the "best of the best" are accepted for consignment.

 

We will begin accepting items for Fall 2008 Sale Thurs., Sept. 4 at 10:00a.m. Please visit our Website - Rerunsarefun.com - for instructions.

 

Volunteers needed and receive pre-sale shopping passes. Rerunsarefun.com to learn more.

 

 

Important Sale Dates:

Monday, September 8th 6:00pm - till   PARTICIPANT'S ONLY SALE

Tuesday, September 9th 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Wednesday, September 10th 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday, September 11th 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday, September 12th 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday, September 13th 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday, September 14 1:00pm - 6:00 pm   1/2 PRICE SALE

 

Receiving and Sale is at Pierre Bossier Mall, Old Service Merchandise Building (Faces I-20)

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Movies & Moonbeams Outdoor Cinema presents "Grease"
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SPAR & The Robinson Film Center
Date: 08/01/2008
Ages: All ages

Movies & Moonbeams Outdoor Cinema presents a free, outdoor screening of the classic musical "Grease" in River View Park in downtown Shreveport August 1st. Admission is free ($1 donation requested). Film begins at nightfall.



Location: River View Park, 601 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport, LA Shreveport
Phone: (318) 673-7727 •website



Roses Are in Bloom @ The American Rose Garden
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The American Rose Society
Date: Every 1 day(s) (Apr 1-Oct 31) from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Ages: All ages

The Gardens are open seven days a week, April 1st through October 31st. Visitors can see over 42 acres of roses including our "What's New" garden, featuring the nation's newest rose varieties, our "All-America Rose Selections" garden, featuring nationally-tested, award-winning roses, our Miniature Rose garden, among our most popular gardens, and our "Single Petaled Roses" garden, a must-see display of exotic and colorful blooms.

Admission:                                                                     

$4 per person
$3.00 per person for seniors (60+ years )
$1.00 per child (7-12 years)
FREE for children 6 and under



Location: 8877 Jefferson Paige Road Shreveport
Phone: (800) 637-6534



StoryTime @ Barnes & Noble - Family Night
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Barnes & Noble
Date: Every 1 week(s) on Fri (Jan 1-Dec 31)
Ages: all

Enjoy a Friday night outing with the family at Barnes & Noble. This is a great way to encourage your children to read while spending quality family time together.

 



Location: Bayou Walk Shopping Center (Youree Drive) - Shreveport Shreveport
Phone: 318.798.6066 •website



Storytime for Preschoolers at the Hamilton/Caddo Library
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Shreve Memorial Library
Date: Every 1 week(s) on Fri (Jan 1-Dec 31) at 10:00am
Ages: 3-5 years old



Location: 2111 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Shreveport
Phone: 318.687.6824 •website



RW Norton Art Gallery Tours
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R.W. Norton Art Gallery
Date: Every 1 week(s) on Sa (Jan 1-Dec 31)
Ages: all

First Saturday Tours are available for anyone interested in touring the museum. These specially scheduled tours are open to the public and a reservation is not required, although groups of 10 or more are asked to call ahead so preparations may be made to accommodate the group on these particular tours.

 

All tours, like admission to the Gallery, are free to the public.



Location: 4747 Creswell Avenue Map Shreveport
Phone: (318) 865-4201 •website



Downtown Farmers' Market
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Downtown Farmers' Market
Date: Every 1 week(s) on Tues and Sa (Jun 1-Aug 31) from 7:00am to 11:00am


Shreveport's Farmers' Market provides a place for farmers and craft vendors to come and sell various types of fruits, vegetables and homemade products. You'll find local produce, herbs, plants and fresh cut flowers, canned goods, honey, and baked goods.

 

Every Saturday morning (7-11a.m.) and Tuesday evening (4-7p.m.).



Shreveport
Phone: 318.424.4000



Chicks With Sticks Knitting Group
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Date: Every 1 week(s) on Sa (Jan 1-Dec 31)


The Bossier City Chicks With Sticks Knitting Group
The Bossier City Chicks With Sticks Knitting Group meets at Somethin's Brew'n every Saturday at 2:00. Please come and join in the fun! Some of us bring our kids but still enjoy the company of other adults!

 

Check out our website at http://knitting.meetup.com/1061/.



Location: Soemthin's Brew'n Bossier City



Storytime for Readers at the Hamilton/Caddo Library
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Shreve Memorial Library
Date: Every 1 week(s) on Sa (Jan 1-Dec 31) at 2:00pm




Location: 2111 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Shreveport
Phone: 318.687.6824 •website



"Beat The Heat on Your Feet" Family walk & stroll
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Junior Achievement of North Louisiana
Date: 08/02/2008 from 8:00am to 10:00am
Ages: All ages Admission Fees: Early registration with payment is $12 for Adults and $6 for 16 and under by July 29, 2008, or $15 for Adults and $8 for child
Special Instructions: Register early by mailing your entry form and payment to Junior Achievement of North Louisiana, 3003 Knight Street, Suite 118, Shreveport, LA 71105

All walk proceeds will be used by Junior Achievement to support JA programs in the Shreveport-Bossier City schools. Our mission - To inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy and ensure that every child has a fundamental understanding of the free enterprise system.

 

Walk starts and finishes at the Louisiana Wildlife Carousel. Enjoy a scenic view along the Red River. Cool-off points will be stationed along the "half moon" pavilions of the river views.



Location: Louisiana Boardwalk Map
Phone: (318) 861-1778 •website



Kids "Do-it-Yourself" Workshops at Home Depot
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Home Depot
Date: Every 1 week(s) on Sa (Jan 1-Dec 31)
Ages: 5-12yrs

Kids Do-it-Yourself Workshops are the first Saturday of each month at all locations.

 

The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. Additionally, this fun time allows for quality one-on-one time between adults and children.

In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates' aprons, and an achievement pin.



Location: location nearest you



Bring Your Dog to the Game
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Shreveport Sports
Date: Every 1 week(s) on Mon (Jan 1-Aug 31)
Ages: all

Every Monday night bring the whole family to Shreveport Sports baseball home games ...including the dog. All season long (2008)

 



Location: Shreveport Sports Stadium Shreveport



Storytime for Babies at Broadmoor Library
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Shreve Memorial Library
Date: Every 1 week(s) on Mon and Wed (Jan 1-Dec 31)
Ages: 0 - 2 years old

Stimulate your baby with a sing along, a story and by making a take home craft. It's a Broadmoor Library tradition.



Location: 1212 Captain Shreve Drive Shreveport
Phone: 318. 219.1782 •website



Sci-Port's $2 Tuesdays
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Sci-port Discovery Center
Date: Every 1 week(s) on Tues (Jan 1-Dec 31)
Ages: all

1st Tuesday of every month is Terrific Tuesday at Sci-Port Discovery Center.

 

$2 Admission to Discovery Areas Sponsored by Caddo Commission

 

  • During the school year, discount applies ALL DAY.
  • Summer months (Memorial Day - Labor Day)
    discount is available from 10 a.m. - Noon.
  • IMAX tickets not included, may be purchased at discounted rate of $5 each


Location: 820 Cylde Fant Parkway Shreveport
Phone: 318.424.3644 •website



2 for 1 - Shreveport Sports
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Shreveport Sports
Date: Every 1 week(s) on Tues (Jan 1-Aug 31)
Ages: all

KSLA sponsors every Tuesday Shreveport Sports home baseball games - Fat Tuesdays. 2-for-1 admission and hot dogs. $4-$9 tickets. Call 318.636.5555 to order tickets.



Location: Shreveport Sports Stadium Shreveport
Phone: 318-636-5555



Isty Bitsy Scientists - Summer Series
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Sci-Port Discovery Center
Date: Every 1 week(s) on Wed (Jul 5-Aug 20) from 11:00am to 11:45am
Ages: Toddlers

Fun, hands-on science for toddlers and their parents every Wednesday at 11:00a.m.  (except for July 3). Program is free with admission. Children under 3 get in free.

 

Summer 2008
June 18 at 11 a.m. - Color Magic

June 25 at 11 a.m. - How does your Garden Grow?

July 2 at 11 a.m. - Bubblology

July 9 at 11 a.m. - Bitty Builders

July 16 at 11 a.m. - Pop Fizz Science

July 23 at 11 a.m. - Space Safari

July 30 at 11 a.m.- Toddler Tunes

August 13 at 11 a.m. - Tinkering Tots

August 20 at 11 a.m. - Light, Color - Rainbows!

 

View SciPort Discovery Center Website for program details.

 



Location: Clyde Fant Parkway Shreveport
website



Kids Eat Free - Sports Baseball Game
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Shreveport Sports
Date: Every 1 week(s) on Wed (Jan 1-Dec 31)
Ages: kids 12 & under

Kids Eat Free ( Drink, Hot dog and Popcorn) with the purchase of a $4 children's tickets and an accompanying adult. Sponsored by Willis Knighton Health System.



Location: Shreveport Sports Stadium Shreveport
Phone: 318.636.5555



La Leche League Shreveport/Bossier
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La Leche League of Shreveport-Bossier
Date: Every 1 week(s) on Wed (Jan 1-Dec 31)


La Leche League of Shreveport/Bossier meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Bossier Parish Health Unit 3022 Old Minden Rd @ 10:30 a.m.

Bossier City
Phone: (318) 742-6455 •website



Storytime at the Vivian Library
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Public Library
Date: Every 1 week(s) on Wed (Jan 1-Dec 31)




Oil City/Vivian/Rodessa



La Leche League of Shreveport/Bossier
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La Leche League of Shreveport-Bossier
Date: Every 1 week(s) on Th (Jan 1-Dec 31)


La Leche League of Shreveport/Bossier meets the 1st Thursday of each month at Shady Grove Recreation Center, 3949 Wayne Ave., Bossier City

Bossier City
Phone: (318)742-6455 •website



Storytime for Teens at the Hamilton/Caddo Library
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Shreve Memorial Library
Date: Every 1 week(s) on Th (Jan 1-Dec 31) at 3:00pm
Ages: Teenagers



Location: 2111 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Shreveport
Phone: 318.687.6824 •website



Kindermusik Free Demonstration Week - Munchkins's Melodies
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Munchkins' Melodies
Date: Every 1 day(s) (Aug 18-Aug 22)
Ages: 5m - 7yrs. old Admission Fees: Free Class Demonstations
Special Instructions: Call to reserve your spot!

Free demonstration classes August 18-22 for kids 5m. - 7yrs. old at both Shreveport (Broadmoor) and North Bossier (Airline) locations. Learn more on our Webpage.

Reserve your free spot today!



Location: 2 Shreveport-Bossier Locations Map
Phone: 318.798.9700 •website



Everything Green Expo Shreveport
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Everything Green Expo
Date: Every 1 day(s) (Aug 22-Aug 24)
Ages: All ages Admission Fees: Kids 12 & Under Free w/Each Adult Admission ($5 Adult)

The Shreveport Convention Center is the site of the First Annual Everything Green Expo for Shreveport, Louisiana. This event will promote educational as well as vendor programs on recycling and conservation of resources.

 

August 22-24, 2008, Shreveport Convention Center, All day. Admission: $5, kids 12 & under free w/paying adult.

 

There will be programs covering:

  1. The new Recycling initiative in Northwest Louisiana
  2. Tax incentives available for conservation
  3. Alternative energy and conservation of energy programs
  4. Meeting the Carbon Neutral Challenge
  5. Ecological Design initiatives
  6. Sustainable Land Use and Development
  7. Innovations in Sustainable Design

View the Everything Green Website for more details.



Location: Shreveport Convention Center Map Shreveport
Phone: David Mitchell, 318.455.3351 •website



PopTarts Presents: American Idols Live! Tour
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PopTarts
Date: 08/26/2008


Idol Fans...mark your calendars!


Location: CenturyTel Center, 2000 CenturyTel Center Drive Bossier City



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