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South Louisiana Veteran Outreach hosted the 2nd Annual “Help Our Heroes” Gumbo Cook-off. The organization’s mission is to continue to serve the nation by honoring our veterans and their families. They do this by creating and supporting unique programs designed to entertain, educate, inspire, strengthen, and build communities.

South Louisiana Veteran Outreach would also like to thank everyone who volunteered, donated, and sponsored the 2nd Annual “Help Our Heroes” Gumbo Cook-off.  Since Hurricane Ida has affected so many people, SLVO wanted to give back to the community by making it a free event. They were able to raise $10,109 on an event that cost $1,573.54 to put on!

Congratulations to the winners!1st – Pelican Waste2nd – Hache Grant Association3rd – Tiger RouxPEOPLE’S CHOICE – Brothers in Blue

Inside Downtown Louisville's New Selfie Museum — And The Mission Behind It

Inside Downtown Louisville's new selfie museum — and the mission behind it

Updated: 7:55 AM EST Nov 28, 2021

A run-of-the-mill office space in Downtown Louisville has been transformed into a colorful Instagram dreamscape, according to Louisville Business First.Angles Selfie Museum opened its doors earlier this month at 111 W. Washington St. In Whiskey Row Alley, just across from Moxy Louisville Downtown and next door to the new Roots 101 African American Museum. The attraction has nearly a dozen culturally-curated installations across multiple rooms designed to be the perfect backdrop for social media content or simply taking photos with friends.While it's meant to be a fun, interactive experience for the community and tourists alike, there's a bigger mission driving the creation of the museum. Angles founder Nicole Hayden is using the space to raise funds for her nonprofit, Friends of Nicole 50/50 Mentoring Collaborative Inc., which empowers youth through partnerships with mentors, professionals and community leaders.Hayden, a 2021 Forty Under 40 honoree, is trying to raise $50,000 in just 90 days to support the ongoing work of the organization that pairs 50 female students with 50 female mentors for 50 hours each year. She aims to establish a physical presence in Downtown Louisville, where she was active in helping protestors and organizers connect with community resources during the 2020 protests in response to the death of Breonna Taylor."I wanted to be able to create a space that would bring people back downtown, while also finding a way to connect with our youth," Hayden said, noting the rise in gun violence that’s impacting Louisville’s children. "I needed to figure out a way to meet them where they are at. A lot of the times we try to create programs on what we think the youth needs, but they are on their phones all day every day TikToking and taking selfies. This allows them to have a space for that, but also allows us to educate them along the way."This spot is for tourists, it's for the community, it's for girls' nights out and hanging with the boys — it's all of that, but on Mondays and Tuesdays, it will serve as a spot for kids to come and hang out, and learn something while they're here."Angles Selfie Museum is closed to the public on Monday and Tuesday for that educational programming. It's open to all from 11 a.M. To 9 p.M. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.M. To 9 p.M. Saturday and noon to 6 p.M. On Sunday. Each ticket gets visitors one hour in the museum to take as many photos as they want.To learn more about the space and to see a gallery of photos, you can check out Louisville Business First's complete article here.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Haley Cawthon) —

A run-of-the-mill office space in Downtown Louisville has been transformed into a colorful Instagram dreamscape, according to Louisville Business First.

Angles Selfie Museum opened its doors earlier this month at 111 W. Washington St. In Whiskey Row Alley, just across from Moxy Louisville Downtown and next door to the new Roots 101 African American Museum. The attraction has nearly a dozen culturally-curated installations across multiple rooms designed to be the perfect backdrop for social media content or simply taking photos with friends.

While it's meant to be a fun, interactive experience for the community and tourists alike, there's a bigger mission driving the creation of the museum. Angles founder Nicole Hayden is using the space to raise funds for her nonprofit, Friends of Nicole 50/50 Mentoring Collaborative Inc., which empowers youth through partnerships with mentors, professionals and community leaders.

Hayden, a 2021 Forty Under 40 honoree, is trying to raise $50,000 in just 90 days to support the ongoing work of the organization that pairs 50 female students with 50 female mentors for 50 hours each year. She aims to establish a physical presence in Downtown Louisville, where she was active in helping protestors and organizers connect with community resources during the 2020 protests in response to the death of Breonna Taylor.

"I wanted to be able to create a space that would bring people back downtown, while also finding a way to connect with our youth," Hayden said, noting the rise in gun violence that’s impacting Louisville’s children. "I needed to figure out a way to meet them where they are at. A lot of the times we try to create programs on what we think the youth needs, but they are on their phones all day every day TikToking and taking selfies. This allows them to have a space for that, but also allows us to educate them along the way.

"This spot is for tourists, it's for the community, it's for girls' nights out and hanging with the boys — it's all of that, but on Mondays and Tuesdays, it will serve as a spot for kids to come and hang out, and learn something while they're here."

Angles Selfie Museum is closed to the public on Monday and Tuesday for that educational programming. It's open to all from 11 a.M. To 9 p.M. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.M. To 9 p.M. Saturday and noon to 6 p.M. On Sunday. Each ticket gets visitors one hour in the museum to take as many photos as they want.

To learn more about the space and to see a gallery of photos, you can check out Louisville Business First's complete article here.

Photo Gallery: Revelstoke Gathers For Remembrance Day 2021

Revelstoke gathered at the Revelstoke Cenotaph for the Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 11, 2021.

The 2021 gathering was a bit smaller than usual due to the pandemic, and the parade from Mackenzie Avenue to the Cenotaph was suspended.

The ceremony, organized by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 46, featured participation from the Revelstoke Community Band, the Revelstoke Highlanders pipe band, Revelstoke cadets, the Rocky Mountain Rangers Revelstoke cadets, the Revelstoke Girl Guides and the Revelstoke Grizzlies were among groups participating.

Revelstoke Remembrance Day ceremony 2021

Revelstoke RCMP officers parade at the 2021 Remembrance Day ceremony. Photo: Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Mountaineer Magazine

Columbia Park Elementary students laid a wreath at the Revelstoke Cenotaph. Photo: Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Mountaineer Magazine

The Revelstoke Community Band played for the proceedings. Photo: Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Mountaineer Magazine

Revelstoke cadets performed honour guard duties at the ceremony. Photo: Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Mountaineer Magazine

Community members laid wreaths at the cenotaph during the ceremonies. Photo: Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Mountaineer Magazine

Photo: Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Mountaineer Magazine 

Revelstoke's Girl Guides attended the event. Photo: Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Mountaineer Magazine

Photo: Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Mountaineer Magazine 

Dignitaries from the Royal Canadian Legion, the City of Revelstoke and the Revelstoke Alliance Church delivered speeches during the ceremony. Photo: Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Mountaineer Magazine

Revelstoke RCMP officers lay a wreath at the Revelstoke Cenotaph. Photo: Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Mountaineer Magazine

Members of the Rocky Mountain Rangers 2458 Revelstoke cadets perform honour guard and lay a wreath. Photo: Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Mountaineer Magazine

The ceremony drew fewer than at pre-pandemic ceremonies, but not by a lot. Photo: Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Mountaineer Magazine

Dignitaries from the Royal Canadian Legion, the City of Revelstoke and the Revelstoke Alliance Church delivered speeches during the ceremony. Photo: Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Mountaineer Magazine

The Revelstoke Community Band played for the proceedings. Photo: Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Mountaineer Magazine

The Revelstoke Highlanders parade during the ceremony. Photo: Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Mountaineer Magazine

Legion past president John Opra shared the mission of the local organization. “I am here to tell you that the Legion is a very important cog in remembrance,” Opra said. “It is one of the major objectives of the Royal Canadian Legion is to remember and honour the veterans of the past. It is our mission to serve all veterans and to make sure Canada never forgets.”

Mayor Gary Sulz gave a speech on behalf of the city. “This year like last, our ability to honour our veterans in large public gatherings is somewhat muted due to the ongoing worldwide health crisis because of COVID-19,” Sulz said. “Our ability to honour our veterans, their sacrifices for peace and freedom is still prevalent despite restrictions, and honour them we will.”