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| MLK Levee March January 16, 2012 at 10:08 am Celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. by marching from the Hale Boggs Bridge to the Eual J. Landry Gym on Jan. 16. The Pilgrimage March will begin at 10 a.m. and a commemorative program will start at the gym at noon. The program will include songs, speeches and narrations. Prophetess Roselind Martin of Saving Grace Ministry in Destrehan will be a guest speaker. The event is sponsored by the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Organization of St. Charles Parish. “Our organization is really trying to keep the dream alive so that young people know there are all kind of things out there that people can do...the sky is their limit,” said Celestine P. Williams, president of the organization. “Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream for all people, not just one race or creed or religion.” Williams said that if there is nice weather on Monday, they expect hundreds will turn out for the march. The MLK Jr. Commemorative Organization was formed by local residents in 1984, a year after Martin Luther King Jr. Day it was signed into law as a national holiday. |
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| Have a 1940s brunch at WWII Museum January 15, 2012 at 10:09 am NEW ORLEANS - Put your dancing shoes on and step back in time during the National WWII Museum’s Sentimental Journey brunch on Jan. 15 from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Tickets are $36 and include food by Chef John Besh and an array of 1940s music. |
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| Oldies But Goodies throw casino night, benefit dance January 15, 2012 at 10:09 am NORCO - Try your hand at the Oldies But Goodies Casino Night and benefit dance on Jan. 15. The event will benefit Lawrence Bordelon and will be from 1-8 p.m. at the KC Home, 375 Spruce St. in Norco. Entry is $5 per person and participants are asked to bring entrees, side dishes, salads or desserts. |
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| Farmers’ Market offers a taste of the season January 14, 2012 at 10:09 am DESTREHAN - Get a taste of the season at the German Coast Farmers’ Market on Jan. 14 at the Ormond Plantation location in Destrehan. The market will also feature arts and crafts vendors and music by Blanch Newsome. |
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| Get lunch, win cash at blood drive December 22, 2011 at 9:06 am LAPLACE - River Parishes Hospital and United Blood Services will host a blood drive on Dec. 22 from 12:30-4:30 p.m. in the administrative conference room inside the hospital, 500 Rue de Sante in LaPlace. Participants are encouraged to sign up for a donation time online at www.bloodhero.com - enter sponsor code “RPH.” Call (985)653-1644 for more information. Donors will receive a meal ticket and be entered in a drawing for cash prizes. |
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| Toys for Tots December 18, 2011 at 10:04 am ST. ROSE - The Department of Community Services and the United States Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots program will distribute 1,000 toys to East Bank residents. The special event for ages 5-12 will be held at 3 p.m. on Dec. 18 at the St. Rose American Legion Hall, 12188 River Road. Pre-registration is required through the Department of Community Services either at the main office, 14564 River Road in New Sarpy, or the St. Rose Community Center, 608 Mockingbird Lane in St. Rose. For more information, call (985) 764-7944. A separate organization will host distribution for West Bank residents. Please call (504)940-4708 for information. |
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| Add your voice to thousands singing in French Quarter December 18, 2011 at 9:06 am NEW ORLEANS - Join a moving annual tradition as thousands gather in Jackson Square for caroling on Dec. 18. Candles and song sheets are provided. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., and caroling begins at 7 p.m. |
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| Join Santa for holiday breakfast December 17, 2011 at 10:04 am A Breakfast with Santa is planned for Dec 17 from 10 a.m. to noon at Grand Ridge Golf Club, 500 Willowdale Blvd in Luling. Tickets are $6 for children and include pancakes, bacon, milk, juice and fruit. There will be coffee and coffee cake for adults at no charge. The Cajun Christmas Story will be read followed by the arrival of Santa, bring your camera for pictures with Santa. A small gift will be given to each child. For tickets visit the pro shop or call (985)308-1640. |
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| Boat parade along Bayou Terrebonne December 17, 2011 at 9:05 am BOURG - Head out of town this weekend for the Ala Bayou Terrebonne Christmas Boat Parade on Dec. 17. The event begins at dusk (about 5:30 p.m.) in Bayou Terrebonne at Bourg Volunteer Fire Station. Local boaters decorate their vessels and parade to Montegut - three miles past Sacred Heart Church. For more information, call (985)594-2125. |
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| Join Santa for holiday breakfast December 17, 2011 at 9:05 am LULING - A Breakfast with Santa is planned for Dec 17 from 10 a.m. to noon at Grand Ridge Golf Club, 500 Willowdale Blvd in Luling. Tickets are $6 for children and include pancakes, bacon, milk, juice and fruit. There will be coffee and coffee cake for adults at no charge. The Cajun Christmas Story will be read followed by the arrival of Santa, bring your camera for pictures with Santa. A small gift will be given to each child. For tickets visit the pro shop or call (985)308-1640. |
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| Join NOMA for free centennial celebration December 16, 2011 at 9:05 am NEW ORLEANS - Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the New Orleans Museum of Art with a free day of music, family activities, exhibitions and more. The event starts at 10 a.m. on Dec. 16 and lasts until 5 p.m. on Dec. 17. The 31-hour opening is free and open to the public. For a schedule of events, visit www.noma.org. |
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| Community Center groundbreaking December 16, 2011 at 9:04 am LULING - The groundbreaking ceremony for the new Edward A. Dufresne Community Center will be held on Friday, Dec. 16 at 11:30 a.m. at 274 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway in Luling. The public is invited and refreshments will be served. Contact Renee Simpson at (985)783-5183 for more information. |
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| See new fire department training facility December 12, 2011 at 10:03 am The Luling Fire Department would like to invite everyone to attend the ribbon cutting at their newly completed Fire Training Facility at 1603 Paul Maillard Road. The purpose of this facility is to provide Firefighters and Emergency Responders with the highest caliber of training in order to better protect life and property throughout the community. |
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| Vendors needed for R.J. Vial craft fair December 10, 2011 at 10:03 am PARADIS - Vendors are needed for a craft fair at R.J. Vial Elementary on Nov. 10. Items sold can include crafts, jewelry and food items. To reserve a space, call (985)758-2771. |
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| Donate Pillow Pets for local foster children December 10, 2011 at 10:02 am Brownie troop 20023 and Sister Daisy troop 20082 are joining forces to try to bring Christmas gifts to foster children in St. Charles Parish. You can help by donating new, unused Pillow Pets. The donations can be dropped off on Dec. 10 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Hamada Orthodontics, 118 Lakewood Drive in Luling. For more information, call (504)909-6523 or email fontenotsheree@yahoo.com. |
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| River Region Ballet performs Christmas classic December 10, 2011 at 10:02 am DESTREHAN - Enjoy a classic holiday favorite by getting your ticket to the River Region Ballet’s presentation of “The Nutcracker” on Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. in the Destrehan High auditorium. Tickets are $20 and can be ordered by calling (504)202-7706. A children’s matinee and Sugar Plum Party will be held on Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10. |
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| Norco parade to usher in holiday season December 04, 2011 at 10:06 am NORCO - The 11th Annual Norco Christmas Parade will usher in the 2011 holiday season at 2 p.m. on Dec. 4. This year’s theme is “Norco Noel: A Musical Christmas.” Anyone interested in participating can visit www.norconoel.com. The parade will begin on River Road in Norco, traveling north on Good Hope Street then south on Apple Street, disbanding at the Capital One Bank. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available after the parade for free photos. |
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| Dogs rule the day at Bridge Park December 03, 2011 at 10:06 am LULING - Dogs will have their day once again at the 3rd Annual Bark at the Bridge Park from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Dec. 3 at the West Bank Bridge Park in Luling. The event will feature food, music, raffles, pet adoptions, gifts, crafts and more. Pet portraits with Santa will also be available. New this year is a cupcake competition - contestants must sign up by Dec. 1 at www.barkatthebridgepark.com. |
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