This & That…Wednesday, April 17, 2024

The Pelican Branch Library will host Bingo for tweens and teens Saturday, April 20 from 11am-12:30PM. 

An online phlebotomy technician training class will be offered by Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic and Continuing Education in Alexandria beginning June 24.The deadline to register is June 19. This seven-week course is broken down into four parts and is designed to teach entry level phlebotomy skills to students interested in pursuing a career in phlebotomy. Students are required to complete classroom instruction and 50 venipunctures before they will be allowed to take the National Board Exam.
Upon satisfactory completion of this course, students will be eligible to take the National Board Certification Exam on site through the National Healthcareer Association. Class times, course requirements, fees and other details are available at checkout.nsula.edu or by calling (800) 376-2422 or (318) 357-6355. 

The USDA is seeking partners for their summer food service program. The program, which helps ensure that children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session, is currently seeking statewide partners for this year’s program. To learn more, visit https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/usda-seeking-partners-for-summer-food-service-program