Around Livingston Parish for June 18, 2012

Leadership Livingston is accepting applications until July 19.

Leadership Livingston is based on a national model used by Chambers of Commerce throughout the country to develop individuals as leaders within their communities, Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce program organizers said.

“Presenters and sponsors of the program benefit by helping to form trained, responsible, dedicated leaders who are given the tools and information to make a difference in the community where they live and/or work,” Chamber Director April Weirs said. “Enthusiasm from their knowledge gained in the program gives graduates a ‘can do’ approach applied with their newer understanding of their surroundings.”

A general membership meeting will be Aug. 8, and a mandatory, overnight opening retreat will be Aug. 19-20. Graduation will be in May or June 2013.

To submit an application, or apply for a scholarship, send information to the Leadership Livingston Selection Committee, Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce, 133 Hummel St., Denham Springs, LA 70726, or call [phone] or email april@
livingstonparishchamber.org.

Log onto http://library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1103387863587-288/LeadershipApplication+Sponsorship.pdf.

Soccer camp

The 2012 Livingston Parish Express Summer Soccer Camp for boys and girls ages 4 to 14 will be June 25 to June 29 at the North Park Soccer Complex in Denham Springs.

The camp will be led by an experienced staff of middle school, high school and tournament soccer coaches from Livingston Parish, organizer Sam Barnes said.

Camp times are from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for ages 4 to 6, and from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for ages 7 to 14. A $50 fee is required for ages 4 to 6, and a $75 fee for ages 7 to 14.

Visit http://lpexpresssoccercamp.shutterfly.com/ to register or call [phone].

AmVets meeting

Amvets Post 68, 26890 La. 42, Springfield, will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Call [phone] for information.

Veterans to plan parade

The Livingston Parish Veterans Association will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Walker Municipal Building, 10136 Florida Blvd., to plan the Second annual Livingston Parish Veterans Day Parade in Walker. Volunteers are needed for several committees. For information, visit http://www.lpvaweb.org.

Bella Notte Gala

The Fourth annual Bella Notte Gala is set for 7 p.m. Saturday at Greystone Country Club Pavilion, 9214 Greystone Drive, Denham Springs.

Participants will walk the “red carpet” and enjoy food, fun and entertainment, organizers said. The event will feature auction items, including a deep sea fishing trip, a vacation to Orange Beach, Ala., jewelry, paintings and more.

All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. The cost is $50 per person or $75 per couple.

For seating reservations, call Lana Harris at [phone] or Jennifer Hubbard at [phone].

Contact the Florida Parishes Bureau by phone at [phone]; by fax at [phone]; and by email at [e-mail].