THE ST. TAMMANY PARISH DEPATMENT OF ANIMAL SERVICES IS HOLDING A FREE MICROCHIP AND ADOPTION DAY ON SATURDAY, AUG 23 ON KEEP DR. IN MANDEVILLE. CALL 985- 809- 0183.
THE ST. TAMMANY HUMANE SOCIETY OF LOOKING FOR A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE TO USE IN ITS OFF- SITE ADOPTION PROGRAMS. TO DONATE, CALL 985- 892- 7873.
ANIMAL FAIR MAGAZINE IS HOSTING A FUNDRAISER FOR THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF LOUISIANA. "YAPPY HOUR" WILL BE AUGUST 30 AT THE RITZ- CARLTON. DOGS ARE INVITED! CLICK HERE
THE S.P.C.A. AND NEW ORLEANS ZEPHYRS PRESENT "DOG DAYS OF SUMMER". BUY A TICKET TO A SEAT ON THE LEVEE AND YOUR DOG GETS IN FREE. PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE S.P.C.A. THE "DOG DAY" GAME WILL BE AUGUST 31.
FOR MORE INFORMAITON CALL 504- 368- 5191.
CHARITABLE EVENTS
THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ AND HERITAGE FOUNDATION IS HOLDING 2 WORKSHOPS TO EXPALIN THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THE FUNDATION'S COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP GRANTS. THE WORKSHOPS WILL BE AUG 19 AND 26, 7PM AT THE FOUNDATION'S OFFICE, 1205 N. RAMPART. FOR DETAILS ABOUT THE GRANT PROGRAM CLICK HERE
THE A.L.S. ASSOCIATION LOUISINA CHAPTER IS HOLDING THE "WALK TO DEFEAT A.L.S." FUNDRAISER ON SEPT 20 AT ZEPHYR FIELD. TO FIND OUT MORE OR TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER FOR THE DAY, CALL 1-800- 891- 3746.
THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY'S 8TH ANNUAL HOPE GALA IS SATURDAY, AUG 23 AT THE SHOPS AT CANAL PLACE. THE GALA WILL FEATURE MUSIC, FOOD AND A SILENT AUCTION. CALL 1-800-ACS- 2345.
SAFE HARBOR, THE ONLY RESIDENTIAL SHELTER FOR ABUSED WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN ON THE NORTHSHORE, IS HOLDING THE "LIGHT UP THE NIGHT FOR SAFE HARBOR" GALA. FOR TICKET INFORMATION OR TO BECOME A SPONSOR, CALL 985- 626- 5710. SAFE HARBOR'S CRISIS LINE, FOR WOMEN IN NEED, IS 985- 626- 5740.
THE YONG LEADERSHIP COUNCIL IS HOLDING ITS 22ND ANNUAL ROLE MODEL GALA ON AUGUST 23. THE ORGANIZATION IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTERS. CLICK HERE
THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION HOSTS ITS 32ND ANNUAL DINNER ON THURSDAY, OCT 30 AT THE NEW ORLEANS RIVERSIDE HILTON. FOR TICKET INFORMATION CALL 504- 596- 3044.
"DO IT FOR DON" IS A CABBAGEBALL TOURNAMENT THAT WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, AUG 23 IN PAULINA. THE EVENT WILL HELP DEFRAY THE MEDICAL EXPENSES OF DON VICKNAIR, WHO WAS RECENTLY DIAGNOSED WITH PULMONARY FIBROSIS.
THE DEADLINE FOR LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO APPLY FOR A COX CHARITIES GRANT IS AUG 22. THE GRANTS, ADMINISTERED BY THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS FOUNDATION, WILL HELP IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN ORLEANS, JEFFERSON, ST. CHARLES AND ST. BERNARD PARISHES. CALL 504- 598- 4663.
A FUNDRAISER WILL TAKE PLACE FOR MARK SMITH, AN AMERICORP VOLUNTEER AND RECENT SHOOTING VITIM. THE EVENT WILL BE AUGUST 24, 3-6PM AT ROCK-N-BOWL, 4133 S. CARROLLTON. FOR DETAILS CLICK HERE
THE 10TH ANNUAL "CHARISH THE CHILDREN" FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT THE LOUISIANA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM WILL BE SATURDAY, AUGUST 23. THE EVENT WILL INCUDE MUSIC, FOOD AND A SILENT AUCTION. FOR TICKET INFORMATION CALL 504- 523- 1357.
CORP OF ENGINEERS
THE CORP HAS RELEASED N A REPORT ON PROPOSED LEVEE WORK IN JEFFERSON PARISH. TO DOWNLOAD A COPY, CLICK HERE
THE ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS IS HOLDING SEVERAL UPCOMING FORUMS TO UPDATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE PROGRESS OF THE AREA'S HURRICANE PROTECTION SYSTEM. THE MEETINGS WILL START WITH AN OPEN HOUSE AT 6PM FOLLOWED BY THE PRESENTATION AT 7PM AT THE FOLLOWING:
AUGUST 21 OUR LADY OF HOLY CROSS MOREAU CENTER 4123 WOODLAND DR. ALGIERS
EDUCATION/ SCHOOLS
FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES IS HOLDING A WORKSHOP TO SHOW TEACHERS HOW TO ADAPT THEIR CLASSROOMS TO ACCOMODATE STUDENST WITH A VARIETY OF LEARNING CHALLENGES. ITS THURS, AUG 21, NOON- 2PM AT 8342 HWY 23, BEHIND BELLE CHASSE HIGH SCHOOL. CALL 504- 943- 0343.
THE JEFFERSON PARISH LIBRARY IS HOLDING A SERIES OF READINGS AND DISCUSSIONS ON LOUISIANA LITERATURE. TO FIND OUT MORE CLICK HERE
EMPLOYMENT
EMPLYERS AND JOBSEEKERS CAN CALL A NEW SINGLE TOLL FREE NUMBER TO REACH ANY OF THE BUSINESS AND CAREER SOLUTIONS CENTERS IN THE NEW ORLEANS AREA. THE NUMBER IS 1-877-LAWORK1.
ENVIRONMENTAL
A RECYCLING DROP OFF DAY WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, SEPT 13 AT N. CLAIBORNE AND ST. PETERS, THE NEUTRAL GROUND NEAR ORLEANS AVE, AND THE PUBLIC LIBRARY ON GEN DEGAULLE AND HOLIDAY IN ALGIERS. CALL 504- 658- 2299.
THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS WILL HOST A BIO- DIESEL WORKSHOP, AUG 22-24 AT THE LINDY BOGGS CONFERENCE CENTER. ITS FOR THOSE WHO ARE CURIOUS ABOUT HOW TO MAKE CLEANER, CHEAPER AND BETTER FUEL. CALL 504- 231- 9119.
JEFFERSON PARISH IS HOLDING SEVERAL RECYCLING DROP OFF DAYS, 9AM- NOON ON AUGUST 23 AND SEPTEMBER 20. THE LOCATIONS WILL BE THE YENNI BUILDING AND THE ALARIO CENTER. CALL 504- 731- 4612.
FAMILY SERVICES
THE COMMUNITY CENTER OF ST. BERNARD IS ACCEPTING DONATIONS OF CANNED FOODS, USED CLOTHING AND BOOKS, CLEANING SUPPLIES AND PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS. FOR INFORMATION CALL 504- 281- 2512.
THE COMMUNITY CENTER OF ST. BERNARD IS OFFERING FREE YOGA CLASSES EVERY WEDNESDAY. THE CENTER ALSO HOLDS ARTS AND CRAFTS NIGHT ON MONDAYS AND FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT ON TUESDAYS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 504- 281- 2512.
FESTIVALS
FOLSOM'S THIRD ANUAL OPEN CAR AND BIKE SHOW WILL BE SEPTEMBER 6 AONG RAILROAD AVENUE. THE DAY WILL INCLUDE MUSIC AND FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. CALL 985- 796- 9833.
HEALTH
EVERY TUESDAY IN AUGUST IS FAMILY HEALTH DAY AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER OF ST. BERNARD. RESIDENTS CAN GET FREE HELP WITH HEALTH CARE AND INSURANCE MATTERS. CALL 504- 281- 2512.
E. JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL IS HOLDING FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS ON AUGUST 26 AT THE CLEARVIEW SHIOPPING CENTER, 8-11AM. CALL 504- 454- 4066.
THE MOM AND BABY MOBILE HEALTH CENTER WILL BE AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER OF ST. BERNARD EVERY TUESDAY, 9:30AM- 12:30PM TO ASSIST PREGNANT WOMEN WITH THEIR PRENATAL HEALTH NEEDS. CALL 504- 231- 7427.
HURRICANE PREPARATION
THE CITY OF KENNER HAS POSTED THE STATE'S HURRICANE AWARENESS AND EVACAUTION GUIDE ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE. TO ACCESS THE GUIDE, CLICK HERE
EVERY FAMILY'S HURRICANE SUPPLY KIT SHOULD INCLUDE AT LEAST A 3 DAY SUPPLY OF FOOD AND WATER, BEDDING, FLASHLIGHTS AND BATTERIES. FOR MORE SUPPLIES AND PREPARDNESS TIPS, CLICK HERE
KATRINA ANNIVERSARY
OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL CHURCH IS HOSTING A KATRINA MEMORIAL CONCERT, SUNDAY, AUG 24 AT 3PM AT THE CHURCH, 1235 LOUISIANA AVE IN NEW ORLEANS. THE CONCERT IS FREE. CALL 504- 891- 1906.
SOVEREIGN GRACE HOMELAND MISSIONS HOSTS "K3: A COMMUNITY CELEBRATION", HONORING THE PROGRESS THE AREA HAS MADE TOWARDS RECOVERY. THE EVENT IS LABOR DAY WEEKEND AT SOVEREIGN GRACE FELLOWSHIP, 2021 GAUSE BLVD IN SLIDELL.
THE LOUISIANA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM PRESENTS "DAYS OF HOPE", A SERIES OF PROGRAMS TO HONOR THE CHILDREN IMPACTED BY THE STORM. ITS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, AUG 29 AND 30 AT THE MUSEUM, 420 JULIA ST. FOR DETAILS CLICK HERE
MUSEUMS/ PARKS
THE NORTH GOLF COURSE AT CITY PARK WILL REOPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON SATURDAY, AUG 30. THE COURSE HAS BEEN CLOSED SINCE KATRINA. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE
LOUISIANA RESIDENTS WILL GET HALF OFF THE PRICE OF ADMISSION TO AUDUBON ZOO DURING AUGUST. TO FIND OUT MORE CLICK HERE
THE NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART WILL HONOR 10 LOCAL ARTISTS AT "LOVE IN THE GARDEN", SEPT 26 AT THE BESTHOFF SCULPTURE GARDEN. TO ORDER TICKETS CALL 504- 658- 4121.
THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR 2 MUSEUM IS OFFERING DISCOUNTED ADMISSION FOR ALL LOUISIANA RESIDENTS THROUGH AUGUST 31. GET $4 OFF REGULAR ADMISSION AND $2 OFF FOR CHILDREN AND SENIORS ADMISSION. THE MUSEUM ALSO OFFERS FREE SWING DANCE LESSONS AND LIVE BANDS ON SUNDAYS THROUGH OUT THE SUMMER. CLICK HERE
THE OGDEN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN ART IS CELEBRATING ITS 5TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A VARIETY OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES IN AUGUST. DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, ADULTS PAY ONLY $5 FOR ADMISSION. FOR MUSEUM HOURS AND MORE INFORMATION, CLICK HERE
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
THE KREWE OF GLADIATORS WILL HOLD A MEMBERSHIP MEETING ON THURSDAY, AUG 28, 7PM AT THE KATZ LOUNGE, 3004 PARIS RD IN CHALMETTE. CALL 504- 239- 2322.
THE CITY OF KENNER HAS POSTED ITS COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN ON THE CITY WEBSITE. TO ACCESS THE PLAN CLICK HERE
A COALITION OF CITIZENS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS HAS RELEASED A WEBSITE TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE ST. TAMMANY PARISH CHARTER AND TO STIMULATE COMUNNITY INVOLVEMENT. CLICK HERE
RECOVERY INFORMATION/ HOUSING
A FINAL ROUND OF CURBSIDE STORM DEBRIS COLLECTION IS UNDERWAY IN ST. BERNARD PARISH. RESIDENTS CAN REQUEST PICKUP BY CALLING 504- 278- 4224 BEFORE SEPT 15. THIS COLLECTION DOES NOT INCLUDE NEW CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS.
ST. BERNARD PARISH RESIDENTS WHO WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE "LOT NEXT DOOR" PROGRAM ARE ASKED TO CALL 504- 278- 4470. THE PROGRAM WILL HELP QUALIFIED RESIDENTS BUY NEARBY PROPERTIES THAT HAVE BEEN ABANDONED OR ARE BLIGHTED.
NEW ORLEANS AREA PROPERTY OWNERS WITH RENTAL PROPERTY ARE ENCOURAGED TO LIST THEIR PROPERTY WITH HUD'S DISASTER HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. CALL 1-888-294- 2822.;
ROAD HOME REPRESENTATIVES WILL BE AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER OF ST. BERNARD OFFERING FREE HELP TO HOMEOWNERS EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, 10AM- 4PM. NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY.
THE LOYOLA LAW CLINIC IS OFFERING FREE HELP TO THOSE WHO NEED ASSISTANCE WITH THEIR ROAD HOME APPLICATIONS. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 504- 861- 5596.
THE NORTHSHORE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS TAKING APPLICATIONS FROM COMMUNITIES THAT WOULD LIKE SEED FUNDING AND HELP IN IMPLEMENTING LAND PLANS. COMMUNITIES IN ST. TAMMANY, TANGIPAHOA, WASHINGTON AND ST. HELENA ARE ENCOURAGED TO CALL 985- 624- 7160.
THE DEADLINE FOR REMOVAL OF FEMA TRAILERS AND MOBILE HOMES FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY IN ST. TAMMANY PARISH IS AUGUST 29, THE 3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF HURRICANE KATRINA. TRAILER RESIDENTS WHO NEED ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE CAN CALL 1-888- 294- 2822.
TECHNOLOGY
THE LOUISIANA TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL'S C.I.O. FORUM IS FRIDAY, AUG 22 AT THE MARRIOTT. THE EVENT WILL CONNECT LOCAL TECH LEADERS WITH TOP TECH EXPERTS. TO REGISTER CLICK HERE
THEATRE/ CULTURE
THE JEFFERSON CHORALE IS TAKING APPOINTMENTS FOR AUDTIONS FOR ITS NEW SEASON. REHERSALS BEGIN SEPT 4. CALL 504- 738- 7446.
PLAYMAKERS THEATRE IN COVINGTON IS HOLDING AUDITIONS FOR "ARSENIC AND OLD LACE", AUG 24, 30 AND 31. CALL 985- 778- 8871.
THE NEW ORLEANS OPERA ASSOCIATION IS TAKING ORDERS FOR THE 2008 09 SEASON. CLICK HERE
TICKETS ARE ON SALE FOR THE JEFFERSON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY'S 31ST SEASON. TO SEE THE COMPLETE SCHEDULE AND TO ORDER TICKETS, CLICK HERE
VOLUNTEERS
THE NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER DOCENTS TO GUIDE TOURS OF THE MUSEUM. THE NEXT TRAINNING COURSE BEGINS AUG 26. CALL 504- 658- 4113.
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TO SUBMIT AN ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE COMMUNITY CALENDAR, E-MAIL RAY ROMERO, PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR, AT rayromero@clearchannel.com OR FAX THE INFORMATION TO (504) 679-7345. DATED MATERIAL MUST BE RECIEVED AT LEAST 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT
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