The City of Lake Charles is gearing up for Mardi Gras with a special Partners in Parks Mardi Gras Mask Making Workshop on Saturday, February 3, 2024, from 10 a.m. – noon, on the Ryan Street Plaza of Historic City Hall (1001 Ryan St.). Hosted in partnership with the Children’s Museum, this workshop is sure to get attendees in the Mardi Gras spirit as all the supplies needed to make colorful Mardi Gras masks will be available. In the event of inclement weather, the workshop will move inside, to the second floor of Historic City Hall. The workshop is free and open to the public to attend, while supplies last. For more information, call (337) 491-1280 or emails parks@cityoflc.us. **There will also be a “sensory time” for kids who need a little smaller crowd and quieter environment to enjoy our program! Sensory time is from 9:15-9:45am.**

Region V: 2024 Legislative Roundtable

Region V: Join Families Helping Families of SWLA, LaCAN, and the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council as we meet with Individuals with disabilities, their family members, and the professionals who support individuals with disabilities, to discuss the LaCAN 2024 Legislative Agenda with area legislators.

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OCDD Family Meet & Greet

OCDD invites families of children with disabilities to an informal meet and greet to answer questions and provide information on available services and resources.

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REGION IV MEET & GREET

An opportunity to meet REGION IV EarlySteps practitioners, referral sources, DCFS workers, and others in person, mingle, and get acquainted with who these people are beyond the emails, text messages, phone calls, and Zoom meetings!

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Mardi Gras Mask Workshop

The City of Lake Charles is gearing up for Mardi Gras with a special Partners in Parks Mardi Gras Mask Making Workshop on Saturday, February 3, 2024, from 10 a.m. – noon, on the Ryan Street Plaza of Historic City Hall (1001 Ryan St.).

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Louisiana Wildfires Resources

The Louisiana State Fire Marshall and the Louisiana Department of Agriculture (LDAF) have issued a state-wide burn ban due to the drought and extreme heat conditions plaguing the state. With wildfires burning in parts of the state, Governor John Bel Edwards has declared a state of emergency. Officials are warning the public that even normal activities can trigger a fire. Everyone is urged to be vigilant to help minimize potential fire risks.

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The Louisiana DeafBlind Project

The Louisiana DeafBlind Project (LADBP) provides educational support to qualifying children and youth (birth to 22-years). LADBP can help you navigate resources and services that empower your child to succeed.

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