Good morning, Monroe.

7 Brew is hosting its Caffeine for a Cause event (105 Thomas Road, West Monroe) from June 26 to 28 and offering free small drinks from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as donations support The Center for Children & Families.

Ouachita Green finished its Patriotic Fire Hydrant Project, painting 100 hydrants in red, white and blue across the parish in time for the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence — the group thanked volunteers and sponsors including Woodmen Life Chapter 1218 and Northeast Realtors of Louisiana for their support.

The River Cities Humane Society & Animal House offered nearly 6,000 meals by providing pet supplies, toys and essentials through its judgment-free pantry for local pet owners.

Director Michaela Taylor said the program started after a woman struggling to feed her cats sought help instead of surrendering them.

Farmerville kids run Two Kids Biz, a dessert shop offering over 30 cheesecake flavors and custom wedding cakes.

The shop expanded from home baking to its own building in March to include a bakery and arcade for families.

State Rep. Michael Echols organized a relief drive on Friday to send essential supplies from Ouachita Parish to Avoyelles Parish + officials reported hundreds of homes damaged and many families lacking housing after tropical storm Arthur.

FEMA awarded Ouachita Parish $6 million to fund most of an $8 million drainage project near Sam's Club that could boost local neighborhoods & economic growth.

Construction is expected to begin in about three years.

A hospital survey found that Northern Louisiana Medical Center does not meet Medicare standards and could have its agreement terminated on Aug.

30 (inspectors will revisit after the hospital submitted a plan of correction).

NELA Legacy Color Run

8 a.m. — Forsythe Park — Registration required — Enjoy a vibrant day of running with options for all ages in the heart of Monroe.