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THE GREATER BATON ROUGE FOOD BANK LAUNCHES KIDS’ ZONE WEBSITE The Greater Baton Rouge Bank is excited to announce the launch of “Kids’ Zone,” brand- new resources and games available on their website. The goal of the website is to educate and inspire children about the importance of food security and nutrition. This engaging platform is designed to make learning fun for kids, while providing valuable resources for educators and parents. On the Kids’ Zone website, kids can enjoy engaging resources, including games, videos, reading lists, and easy-to-follow recipes. Parents and educators can also find valuable resources to facilitate discussions and activities related to food security and nutrition in the home and classroom. ■ brfoodbank.org/kids-zone
BATON ROUGE-AREA VERIZON WIRELESS STORES GIFTING FREE BACKPACKS TO EASE FINANCIAL BURDEN OF LOCAL FAMILIES In an effort to help ease the financial burden for families this school year, Baton Rouge-area Verizon Wireless retail locations gave away hundreds of FREE backpacks. Verizon- authorized retailer, Round Room, hosted its 12th Annual “School Rocks Backpack Giveaway” event where hundreds of families lined up to receive a free backpack. In total, Round Room gave over $3 million worth of backpacks to children at more than 1,000 of its stores nationwide. ■ wirelesszone.com
ICONIC SCULPTURE “IN OUR HANDS” INSTALLED AT LSU VET MED The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine installed a stunning new sculpture titled, “In Our Hands” by DiBari & Associates. This sculpture is sculpted by Vito DiBari and depicts two hands holding a dog, a cat, and a bird, and is a symbol of LSU Vet Med’s dedication to safeguarding the lives of animals through outstanding education, groundbreaking research, and compassionate care. It is positioned in front of the Stephenson Pet Clinic on Skip Bertman Drive, between the Mississippi River and Tiger Stadium, in Baton Rouge. ■ lsu.edu
BATON ROUGE ZOO TO REVEAL UPCOMING NEW ENTRANCE
The Baton Rouge Zoo has a new entrance that will enhance the experience for all visitors. This renovation is part of an effort to modernize the zoo and make it more accessible and enjoyable for everyone. According to the Director of the Baton Rouge Zoo, Jim Fleshman, the new entrance is the “beginning of a reimagined experience for visitors of all ages.” This new entrance upgrade is one of the many parts of the zoo’s master plan, which includes new exhibits, educational programs, and community events. ■ brzoo.org
10 SEPTEMBER2024 | BRPARENTS.COM
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