Kiss Country – Arklatex Weekend Events November 9-11, 2012

Wow, there's a lot going on here in Kiss Country's corner of Northwest Louisiana this weekend. Along with the State Fair and Veteran's Day activities, we've got high school football playoffs and even a carnival. We've tried to list everything we know of but we're sure to have missed something so feel free to add it below.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS
(all games listed are Friday night)

Haughton at Ouachita Parish at 7pm
Airline hosts East St. John at 7pm
Parkway hosts Live Oak at 7pm
Byrd hosts Natchitoches Central at 7pm
Huntington heads to Vandebilt Catholic at 7pm
Woodlawn heads to Teurlings Catholic at 7pm
Northwood heads to Washington–Marion 7pm
North Desoto hosts to West Feliciana at 7pm
Bossier hosting Jewel Sumner at 7pm
Homer hosts Riverside Academy at 7pm
Calvary hosts Isidore Newman at 7pm
Mansfield travels to Catholic 7pm
Evangel hosts Capitol at 7pm
Louisiana New Tech heads to Mangham 7pm
Christian Life at Haynesville at 7:30pm

KEITHVILLE ELEMENTARY MIDDLE SCHOOL FALL CARNIVAL

Sat. November 10, 2012 11am- 2pm at the school
Bounce Houses                                Car Bash
Dunking Booth                                   Face Painting
Plinko                                                 Burgers
***Silent Auction—come bid on some amazing items at all price levels.

THE WEINERMOBILE IS IN TOWN THIS WEEKEND.

Here’s the schedule:
Friday Nov 9
Wal-Mart 10 AM – 1 PM 9550 Mansfield Rd Shreveport
Wal-Mart 2 PM – 5 PM 6235 W Port Ave Shreveport

Saturday Nov 10
Syrup Festival 9 AM – 5 PM 100 E Main St Henderson, TX

Sunday Nov 11
Wal-Mart 10 AM – 4 PM 2536 Airline Dr Bossier City

FINAL WEEKEND OF THE LOUISIANA STATE FAIR

Open FRIDAY – 3pm to 11pm, Saturday 10am to 11pm and Sunday 10am to 10pm
Wayne Toups and Zydecajun playing two shows Saturday night at 7:30 and 9

VETERANS DAY EVENTS

(courtesy of ShreveportTimes.com)

Friday, Nov. 9:
-LSU Shreveport, One University Place, 11 a.m. at the flagpole in the center of the campus; military historian and author Gary D. Joiner will speak; also, posting of the colors by the Barksdale Air Force Base Honor Guard, the playing of the national anthem by Arther Chatman and a reading of the traditional poem “In Flanders Field.” More info: (318) 797-5390.
-Bossier Parish Community College, 6220 E. Texas St., Bossier City, 11 a.m., 2nd Bomb Wing commander Col. Andrew Gebara will speak. Also on the program: the BPCC Gospel Choir and the Airline High School Air Force Junior ROTC. More info: (318) 678-6031.
-Veterans program, 1:30 p.m., Caddo Middle Magnet, 7600 Cornelious Lane, Shreveport; speaker will be John T. Adams Jr., commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2238.

Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012
-Vets for Vets Biker Rally, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.,River Park Church (formerly Hamel’s Park),3232 E. 70th St., Shreveport. Motorcyclists participating in the rally will pay a registration fee. Admission is $3, children under 12 free with an adult. Participating bikers will ride through the Northwest Louisiana War Veterans Home driveway circle. The event also will mark the Marine Corps’ 237th birthday. Info: (318) 564-2765.
-Veterans Appreciation event, 10 a.m., Summerfield Estates,9133 Baird Road, Shreveport. Coffee and doughnuts will honor resident veterans. More info: (318) 688-9525.

Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012
-Veterans Salute barbecue, 12:30 p.m., Summerfield Estates,9133 Baird Road,
Shreveport. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served in honor of all veterans. More info: (318) 688-9525.
-Louisiana Military Hall of Heroes Induction Ceremony, 12:30-1:30 .pm., Shreveport Municipal Auditorium,705 Elvis Presley Ave.,Shreveport. Lowe-McFarlane American Legion Post 14 Commander Stephen J. Lavery will relate the history of the Municipal Auditorium and the role the Legion played in erection of the historic building. Cleauthor Sanders, a Montford Point Marine recently honored by the U.S. Congress and featured in The Times, will be inducted into the Louisiana Military Hall of Heroes.
-Louisiana Veterans Honor Parade, 2-4 p.m., Louisiana State Fair Grounds, 3701 Hudson Ave., Shreveport, with Barksdale Air Force Base B-52 Flyover at 2:02 p.m. Closing day of the State Fair of Louisiana, a parade consisting of floats, marching bands, ROTC drill teams and veterans organizations will parade down the midway beginning at the Fair Grounds Field baseball stadium, ending at Hirsch Memorial Coliseum. Ron Chatelain, Louisiana’s most decorated living resident veteran, will be the grand marshal. Chatelain is the recipient of the Distinguished Cross, Silver Star, Bronze Star and five Purple Hearts. Free admission and free parking for all veterans and their families.

Monday, Nov. 12, 2012
- “America’s Veterans: Heroes Then … Heroes Now!” Military Tattoo Ceremony, 9 a.m., Boys’ Gymnasium at Parkway High School,2010 Colleen Drive, Bossier City. Ron Chatelain, Louisiana’s most decorated living resident veteran, will be the honoree at Parkway High School’s Air Force Junior ROTC Military Tattoo Ceremony. Program will feature a saber team, drum corps, drill team, dance line performance, choral selection, service medley, a flag-folding ceremony including the playing of taps and an enlistment ceremony of high school students.
-NEW: Veterans Tribute, 11 a.m., in Anderson Auditorium in the Hurley School of Music at Centenary College, 2911 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport (Woodlawn Avenue side). Guest speakers are Lt. Gen. James Kowalski, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, and Centenary College President Dr. David Rowe. Event also will include a Yellow Ribbon Program presentation. More info: (318) 869-5073.
-Texas Roadhouse, 1005A Gould Drive, Bossier City, will offer veterans and active-duty military a free lunch. They can choose one of 10 entrees, including a 6-ounce sirloin and two sides plus a choice of any Coca-Cola product, sweet tea/ice tea or coffee. Proof of service includes military or VA card, or discharge papers.
-Golden Corral,7520 Youree Drive in Shreveport, will offer veterans a free meal between 4 and 9 p.m.
-Boomtown Casino Hotel in Bossier City will offer veterans a free meal at its Cattleman's Buffet, with breakfast/lunch from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. or dinner from 5-9 p.m. Valid for veterans, active duty and retired military personnel with valid ID; companion meals are full price. Info: (337) 395-7631.
-Horseshoe Casino and Harrah’s Louisiana Downs will offer veterans free buffets to veterans and active-duty personnel with military ID at The Spread, inside Horseshoe Casino and Hotel, from 11 a.m. and 9 p.m., and at Harrah’s Louisiana Downs, across from the Inside Rail, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

NEW MOVIES OUT THIS WEEKEND

In ‘Skyfall,’ Agent M’s past comes back to haunt her and James Bond’s loyalty is put to the ultimate test in the latest 007 installment. 'Skyfall' is directed by Sam Mendes. 'Skyfall' stars Daniel Craig, Judi Dench and Javier Bardem.

‘Nature Calls’ tells the story of brothers Randy and Kirk, who have never gotten along. Things don’t get any better when Randy takes over Kirk’s son’s sleepover for an unforgettable scouting trip. 'Nature Calls' is directed by Todd Rohal. 'Nature Calls' stars Johnny Knoxville, Patton Oswalt and Rob Riggle.

Don’t be fooled by the title: ‘The Comedy’ is a dark, subversive tale of an aging hipster wandering aimlessly through life with his friends and waiting for his father to die so he can claim his inheritance. 'The Comedy' is directed by Rick Alverson. 'The Comedy' stars Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim and Roxanne Ferris.