Happy weekend, Lake Charles! In today’s happening-today edition: Soccer team headed to nationals, Queen of Pink Pageant, and art in the park + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Chasing a bigger stage: After a penalty shootout sealed the Louisiana Presidents Cup, Calcasieu Soccer Club’s 2013 Boys Yellow team is competing today at the national qualifier in Auburndale, Florida, running through June 22 -- see the soccer team advance.
New space for growth: West Calcasieu Port cut the ribbon Thursday on a four-suite office building along Highway 27, partly FEMA funded, with three suites available and one already housing a law enforcement center -- check out the new office space.
College kickoff ahead: McNeese reminded incoming freshmen Thursday to register for Cowboy Camp, the required two-day orientation featuring blow-up games, dance sessions, and group competitions to help ease the move into college life -- see what Cowboy Camp offers.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
In-town RV sanity saver: Need a low-stress place to set up without driving out to the sticks? Rustic Oak RV Park keeps it simple with clean, well-kept sites, friendly on-site management, and quick access to downtown, the 210 loop, and all the usual errands, making it just as easy for a weekend as a longer stay.
Cajun craving, solved: When you need a local Cajun fix fast, Steamboat Bill's hits with crawfish pistolettes, gumbo, and boiled crawfish or shrimp that actually taste like weekend. Big, bustling, and proudly nautical, it’s the easy yes for this week’s maybe we cook, maybe we don't debate.
Swing it this week: If your irons are feeling ignored, make this the week The Country Club at The Golden Nugget gets their attention, an 18-hole, par 72 Todd Eckenrode design with Bermuda greens and marshy views that play nicer than they look. Roll a round, then debrief in the clubhouse like you meant to play that fade.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🧹 Lake Charles Community Cleanup - June 20, 2026 @ Lake Charles Civic Center | Saturday (6/20) at 7:30 AM – Saturday morning calls for coffee, a trash grabber, and hometown pride at a community cleanup starting from the Lake Charles Civic Center. Supplies are provided, all ages are welcome, and the only thing picked up faster than litter is neighborhood gossip, plus quiet satisfaction.
👑 Queen of Pink Pageant 2026 @ Water's Edge Gathering | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Ready for a new kind of crown? The 20th Annual Queen of Pink brings toddlers, teens, Classic queens, and breast cancer survivors to Water’s Edge Church for a hometown pageant where sparkles feel earned, and every entry helps Southwest Louisiana patients pay the real bills.
🖌 Art in the Park: Splash into Art @ Goosport Park | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Art in the Park brings hands-on creativity to the lawn, with local makers, splashy kid projects, and easygoing live tunes. Part of the city's new lineup, it is peak Lake Charles, sunscreen, sidewalk chalk, and mess that is not in your kitchen.
🔄 Solstice Trinket Trading Party @ Creative Roots | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Think neighborhood swap meet meets magpie convention at Creative Roots. Bring a shiny thing to trade, dig through little treasure stashes, then linger for live tunes from Clay and Markie, a trail mix bird bar, and dangerously drinkable sparkling lemonade. Junk drawer absolution, solstice edition.
💍 Permanent Jewelry Pop-Up @ The Charmed Page | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Nothing says commitment like a clasp-free bracelet that outlasts your to-do list. Linked Sisters pops up at The Charmed Page with permanent bracelets, anklets, and necklaces, placed for a seamless finish, perfect for sisters, book clubs, and anyone who likes sparkle without the clasp drama.
🎨 Craft & Create: Record Etching @ Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Whether you saved your LPs or donated them in a fit of spring cleaning, this hands-on workshop lets you etch art onto vinyl or CDs with artist Abigail Brummett at Historic City Hall. Ten seats, ten bucks, ages 16+, and zero prior talent required.
🍳 Father's Day Brunch featuring Ron Fruge @ Panorama Music House | Sunday (6/21) at 11:00 AM – If you're looking to treat Dad and dodge dishes, Father's Day brunch at Panorama Music House pairs live music from South Louisiana's Ron Fruge with a spread. Chicken and waffles, eggs Benedict, birria huevos rancheros, and bottomless mimosas, with no cover and all ages welcome. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Lake Charles report Weather forecastToday — High: 90°F — Low: 79°F — Precip: 37%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tomorrow — High: 90°F — Low: 80°F — Precip: 24%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. This house is wildThis French Traditional beauty in Graywood pairs polished style with smart upgrades. A tray-ceiling living room with custom built-ins flows into a chef’s kitchen with granite counters, a six-burner gas cooktop, and a large island. The split 4-bedroom, 3-bath layout includes a luxe primary suite, while the covered patio, outdoor kitchen, and epoxy-floored garage add serious appeal.
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