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West Bank Weekend Events - February 15-17,2008

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Crescent City Living LLC Licensed LA RE Commission

 

Valentine's Day Dancehearts

The Knights of Columbus Archbishop Blenk Council 1905 is the sponsor of this weekend's Valentine's Day Dance to be held on Friday from 8 pm - midnight with music by DJ Corey.  $15/person or $25/couple.  475 Franklin Avenue, Gretna, LA.  For more information, call 368-1905.

 

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West Bank Theatre

The Great American Trailer Park musical starts its run at the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre on Friday, running through March 9th.  Shows will be held every Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinees will be performed at 2:00 pm.  Buffets are available before each show.  For reservations or more information visit the Jefferson Performing Arts Society website.

 

 

Friday Fish Fry

The Lenten tradition of the Friday Fish Fry continues on the West Bank.

St. Anthony School  900 Franklin Ave.  Gretna, LA.  The St. Anthony Dad's Club is sponsoring dinners of fried or broiled fish, fried shrimp, gumbo and more.  Eat in or take available, along with soft drinks and desserts.  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Christ the King School  535 Deerfield Ave.  Gretna, LA.  The Holy Name Society is hosting this weeks dinner.  Fried fish, crawfish stew, combo plates, drinks, desserts and more.  5:30 pm - 7:30 pm.

St. Andrew the Apostle  3101 Eton Street  Algiers, LA.  The Knights of Columbus sponsors the dinner, serving fried fish, gumbo, dessert, and more.  5:30 pm - 8:30 pm.

The Knights of Columbus is also sponsoring a fry at the KC Hall in Algiers Point, 342 Olivier Street, behind Holy Name of Mary Church, 6-8 pm.  Fried catfish plus lots of sides like cole slaw, potato salad, hush puppies and more.

The Knights of Columbus Council 6357 of Belle Chasse will hold a fish fry at 9016 Highway 23 (Belle Chasse Hwy) from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm.  Plates and po-boys are available and all proceeds help support local charities.

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Gretna Farmer's Market

Saturday under the Gretna Market at Huey P. Long and 3rd Street in Gretna, LA.  Choose from a wide variety of locally grown produce, local wines and other goodies.  8:30 am - 12:30 pm.

Oilfield Chili Cookoff

Saturday, 11 am - 6 pm, is the annual Oilfield Chili Cookoff at the Naval Air Station in Belle Chasse.  This looks to be the big West Bank weekend event, with rides, raffles, music, food and more.  $15 admission, kids 12 and under free with an adult.  Temperatures should be perfect in the low 70's...cross your fingers that the rain holds off until evening.

Make it a great West Bank weekend!

Lisa Heindel

Fish photo by Old Shoe Woman

Comments (3)

John MacArthur
Century 21 Redwood - Washington, DC
Licensed Maryland/DC Realtor, Metro DC Homes

Lisa - mon cher......lent is passable when I visit your entries. It is so good to have you sharing on a regular basis.

 

Feb 14, 2008 08:53 AM
Elaine Hanson
Coldwell Banker Realty - Malibu | Topanga - Malibu, CA
REALTOR - Topanga, CA Real Estate Agent
I would love to have those fish fry nights here.  So yummy and convenient.  You guys always have something good cooking!
Feb 14, 2008 09:20 AM
Lisa Heindel
Crescent City Living LLC - New Orleans, LA
New Orleans Real Estate Broker

J Mac, every Thursday, rain or shine!  How are those Jazz Fest plans coming along?

Elaine, don't you have Lent fish fries in CA? 

Feb 14, 2008 09:31 AM