BATON ROUGE – LSU would like to remind Tiger fans who are shopping for bowl game or LSU memorabilia for the holidays to look for the “Officially Licensed Collegiate Product” label when purchasing LSU merchandise. This label assures the consumer that the product has been approved and represents the goodwill of the university. Products that do not bear the label, but use the marks of LSU, may represent trademark infringement.

When purchasing LSU merchandise, consumers should always look for the following characteristics to ensure the merchandise they purchase is officially licensed:

BATON ROUGE – Music fans, food lovers, art aficionados, architecture enthusiasts, history buffs, political junkies, fiction readers – check off everyone on the holiday shopping list in one evening at the LSU Press holiday book sale, presented in conjunction with the shops at Circa 1857 & Yvette Marie’s.

This year’s Season’s Readings, on Thursday, Nov. 29, from 5-7:30 p.m., boasts a wide array of great titles, more than a dozen local authors, a 35-percent discount on books, free gift wrapping and the opportunity to shop the boutiques at Circa 1857. The event includes live music by Rio Luminoso and refreshments by Bonanno’s Catering.

Special guests will be in attendance to sign copies of LSU Press books:

On Saturday, August 25, Macy's will host its Seventth annual Shop For A Cause benefiting Charities nationwide.  Since 2006 Shop for A Cause has raised more than $42 million for Charities across the country.  Last year, over 8,600 charities nationwide raised $1.5 million for their causes.  Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge is participating in this invaluable Shop for A Cause Event.  This is your opportunity to be part of the excitement,  When you Shop For A Cause on Saturday, August 25, 2012, you'll receive 25% off on regular, sale and clearance merchandise, including designer brands you love, throughout the store, as well as 10% off furniture, mattresses and area rugs.  Also, you will be eligible to win a $500 gift card, no purchase necessary.  For more details and to purchase a pass, call:  225-927-9810.