Good morning, Lake Charles.

Residents can join a free community swim lesson at Goosport Pool today where certified instructors teach basic swim skills and water safety (details are available on-site).

Jellystone Park RV Resort in Lake Charles is hosting a Memorial Day Weekend with camping, live music, and water play, including a Zydeco concert by Leroy Thomas & The Zydeco Roadrunners on Saturday, May 23 at 7:00 p.m.

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church will host its annual Summer Music Festival on the first four Tuesdays in June at Hardtner Hall, 715 Kirkman St.—The event features a flute and harp duo, BonaVox, Tuba Skinny, and HOPERA with $20 tickets at the door and free admission for children under 12.

Clint Black will perform on November 14 as the final show of his Back on the Blacktop tour at L’Auberge Casino Resort in Lake Charles.

Fans can look forward to an evening of classic 90s country hits that promises an unforgettable musical experience.

The Historic City Hall Arts and Cultural Center will host the Lake Area Music exhibit on Wednesday, May 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the third floor at 1001 Ryan Street, featuring a live performance by Chris Flowers (and special guests) with light refreshments.

Sasol awarded $90,000 in scholarships to 10 local high school seniors, with each receiving $2,500 yearly for up to four years to cover tuition and expenses + access to networking events and an exclusive tour of their Lake Area operations.

Lake Charles voters rejected a $13M tax renewal proposal on Monday, May 18 (maps showed different neighborhood support), marking a clear decision on local tax changes.

Officials will review the results to plan next steps.

Voters rejected a constitutional amendment that would have given school teachers a permanent pay raise on Saturday — lawmakers say limited state funds mean the Legislature may struggle to offer any new raises.

The rejection dims expectations for teacher salary improvements as the budget faces a $200 million shortfall.

Counselor Joel Daugherty advises parents coping with empty nest syndrome after graduation to embrace change — process their grief and refocus on personal interests — while rebuilding marital bonds and redefining family roles.

Swing for the Spectrum

8 AM – 2 PM — Contraband Bayou Golf Club — Fundraising event — Tee off to support safe housing for adults on the autism spectrum in Southwest Louisiana.

Masters Of Illusion

8-11 p.m. — Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel & Casino — All Ages — Experience an enchanting evening of magic and wonder with the Masters of Illusion.