Good morning, Lake Charles.

The Squeeze the Day 5K will return (Saturday, Sept.

12) to support Methodist Children’s Home. Runners can join in to raise funds for the charity.

On Wednesday, Orion Renewable Energy met with residents at the Calcasieu Parish Library in Moss Bluff to discuss its Persimmon Energy Center proposed 5,000-acre solar farm.

The meeting (with ample time for questions) helped address concerns, and Orion plans to file for a special exception and permit later this year.

Downtown DPR Gallery will launch its fall exhibition by artist Chad Rea this weekend with a free reception from 5 to 9 p.m. as part of White Night Line festivities and will host its Inaugural Concert Series with chamber music at Calcasieu Marine National Bank on Saturday, Sept.

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Tuba Skinny will perform at 7 p.m. on Sept.

23 at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, with the sanctuary fully repaired from hurricane damage. Tickets cost $20 at the door, children 12 and younger attend free, and a meet-the-artist reception will follow in Hardtner Hall.

Lake Area Ballet Theatre will launch its 13th season with 'The Nutcracker' Nov.

19-21 at Rosa Hart Theatre (featuring a sensory-friendly show on Nov. 19 at 7 p.m, school shows, and matinee and evening performances) that brings local groups together for a festive holiday kickoff.

McNeese University will host Fall Preview Day beginning Saturday, Sept.

26 at Bulber Auditorium and running through Nov. 14. High school students and families can explore campus tours, admissions info, fee waivers, discounts and free admission to an East Texas A&M game on Sept. 26 (6 p.m.).

Louisiana public schools are teaching students about 9/11 in age-appropriate ways as part of the (Freedom Framework), starting in second grade with visits to memorials and museums and continuing through high school to help learners understand national security and a local connection at Barksdale Air Force Base.

Yesterday, the city partnered with Christian Believers for Christ Foundation to sign an agreement at Christian Baptist Church that will use hurricane recovery funds from the Resilient Communities Infrastructure Program to build a teen center.

The center will offer literacy, tutoring and wellness programs—empowering local youth.

For A Better Bayou and VOTE are hosting a free event, Power the People, at the Allen P.

August Multi-Purpose Center in Lake Charles on Sept. 12 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The interactive session will cover local voting rights (including ballot navigation) to help residents understand the process.

Football teams from Iowa and Leesville will clash today at Iowa High School in a rivalry game, as Iowa holds a 3-2 edge and both teams aim to improve their records.

The Vinton Lions and Elton Indians face off in a football game today at 7 p.m. at B.S.

Walker Stadium — Elton relies on senior Makelin Lemoine for big plays while Vinton uses multiple rushing options.

Rosepine running back Brynumm Chaney ran for 190 yards and scored four touchdowns on Friday night as the Eagles won 48-20 over Montgomery.

The senior back praised his teammates and will try to top his record when the team faces Grand Lake on Thursday at 7 p.m.