algiers events: Spring Into 2009 Friendship Day in Algiers
- 03/04/09 03:45 AM
The clocks are turning forward a little earlier this year and I love it! To me the day is over when the sun sets, so the more daylight the better.
You don’t want to forget to set your clock before you go to bed on Saturday night, or you might miss an hour of Friendship Day….the annual street party put on by the Algiers Irish Rebels and Friendship Club at the corner of Olivier and Patterson streets in Algiers Point this Sunday.
Friendship Day is always a fun event and it’s like an official rite of passage from winter into spring … (11 comments)
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algiers events: Algiers Youth on a Mission
- 07/19/08 04:08 AM
The Aurora Methodist Church in Algiers has been hosting volunteer mission groups since right after Hurricane Katrina. Hundreds of adults and youth have made the church their home for a few nights or even a few weeks while they have helped in the clean up and recovery efforts of the city.
Today, the youth and counselors of Aurora Methodist packed up and headed out to Atlanta for their own mission trip to assist in cleaning, painting and repairing two homes for elderly Georgia residents. This is how you change the world...
The little guy in the middle … (18 comments)
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algiers events: West Bank Weekend Events - April 4-6, 2008
- 04/04/08 03:52 AM
The forecast calls for upper 70s and mostly sunny...looks like another fabulous West Bank weekend, with some great events on tap.
Alice Harte School Fair
A Fair of the Harte, the annual spring fair, takes place on Saturday, from 10-5 at Alice M. Harte Elementary School, 5300 Berkley Drive in Algiers. Games and prizes for the kids, food, drinks, entertainment and more. All proceeds help pay for educational programs, tutoring and extracurricular school activities.
4th Annual Old Algiers RiverFest
2 day festival - Saturday and Sunday, noon - 6 pm Music on the Ferry from 12-2 each day Proceeds used for jazz education, … (5 comments)
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algiers events: West Bank Weekend Events - March 14-16, 2008
- 03/13/08 08:01 AM
The forecast for Saturday is warm and sunny - what a great way to start the weekend! Looking for something to do on the West Bank? Check out what's happening around town:
Friday Events
The fish fries continue! It won't be long until they are a just a memory, so hang up your apron and head out to dinner.
St. Anthony School 900 Franklin Ave. Gretna, LA. 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Christ the King School 535 Deerfield Ave. Gretna, LA. 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm.
St. Andrew the Apostle 3101 Eton Street Algiers, LA. 5:30-8:30 pm
Visitation of Our Lady 3520 … (17 comments)
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algiers events: West Bank Weekend Events - March 8-9, 2008
- 03/08/08 01:43 AM
Daylight Savings Time
Don't forget to spring forward before going to bed on Saturday night...you don't want to be late for any of the great events scheduled for Sunday!
Saturday Events
Gretna Farmer's Market and Art Walk
Saturday from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, under the Gretna Market at Huey P. Long and 4th Street. Local produce, art, music and more. I hope they have some of those great Louisiana strawberries!
Bead Recycling Day
What to do with all of those beads you caught during Mardi Gras? Donate them to the ARC of Greater New Orleans this Saturday from 9 am - noon at … (15 comments)
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algiers events: West Bank Weekend Events - February 15-17,2008
- 02/14/08 08:19 AM
Valentine's Day Dance
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.
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 … (3 comments)
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algiers events: New Orleans West Bank Weekend Events - February 8-10, 2008
- 02/08/08 08:33 AM
If you still have any energy left over from your Carnival celebration, check out these fun activities on the West Bank this weekend:
The fish fries are back!
With Mardi Gras over, Lent has begun and brings with it a return to the tradition of the Friday Fish Fry. Who needs to cook when you can pick up or dine in right here on the West Bank:
St. Andrew the Apostle 3101 Eton St. Algiers, LA 6:00 pm - 8 pm
Adult and children's plates ($7 and $5) are available along with gumbo, dessert, soft drinks and beer.
St. Anthony School 900 Franklin Ave. Gretna, … (24 comments)
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algiers events: New Orleans West Bank Weekend Events - January 4-6, 2008
- 01/04/08 09:45 AM
It's a new year with a whole new slew of West Bank events taking place this weekend! Making your plans? Here are some great places to start:
King Cake Kick Off PartyTrinity Lutheran Church, 438 Olivier St. in Algiers Point will be holding its annual kick off for the Mardi Gras season. Food, drinks, king cake...and Benny Grunch and the Bunch will perform. Sunday, 1/6/08 starting at noon.
Gretna Carnival Kickoff ParadeSunday, 1/6/08, starting at 1 pm. Hosted by the Krewe of Alla, the start of the West Bank Mardi Gras parade season will begin at the base of the CCC at Franklin … (27 comments)
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algiers events: West Bank Weekend Events - December 7-9,2007
- 12/06/07 10:04 AM
The Christmas festivities are in full swing on the West Bank this weekend. Check out these local events:
Christmas Concert at Algiers Methodist ChurchSunday, 12/9/2007 at 10:15 am. 637 Opelousas Avenue in Algiers PointThe public is invited to sing along with some of their best loved Christmas carolsChristmas Cantata at Woodland Presbyterian ChurchSunday, 12/9/2007 at 7 pm5824 Berkley Drive in AlgiersThe Chancel Choir will present the cantata with musical accompaniment by strings, harps, woodwinds and percussion playersGretna Art Walk Arts & Crafts Festival at the Gretna Farmer's MarketSaturday, 12/8/2007 from 9 am to 3 pmBetween 4th and 5th Streets on Huey P … (10 comments)
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algiers events: New Orleans West Bank Christmas and Holiday Events
- 11/29/07 03:58 AM
Hubbell Library Annual Christmas Tree Sale
Christmas trees and holiday gifts for saleSanta will be on hand for the kidsLocal author Cecilia Dartez (Jenny Giraffe) will be signing booksPartial proceeds to benefit the library.Saturday and Sunday, December 1st and 2nd, 9 am - 6 pm. 725 Pelican Avenue in Algiers Point.
Gretna Christmas Tree Lighting
GEDA event, Sunday, December 2nd 6:00 pm at Gretna City Hall
Visit with SantaJoin in the carolingRefreshments will be served
Gretna Home Decorating Contest
There is not much more time to finish up your outdoor decorations and keep your lights on!
Judging will take place on December 14th and December 15th
AEDF Holiday Mixer
Open … (4 comments)
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algiers events: Algiers Events - November, 2007
- 11/13/07 01:15 AM
Algiers Applebee's Reopened!
After being absent from the Algiers restaurant scene since 2005, Applebee's on General de Gaulle had their grand reopening on November 12, 2007 at 11 am. Staff hiring and training has been going on for the last few weeks and I personally know a few neighborhood teens who have gained their first entry into the working world with the reopening of this restaurant. I'm thrilled to see another dining option in Algiers.
Speaking of dining...I had the pleasure of utilizing one of our locally owned businesses to cater an open house for me recently. Rusty Camus, the owner at The … (0 comments)
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algiers events: West Bank Weekend Events - November 2-4, 2007
- 11/01/07 11:57 AM
Rouse's Supermarket Debuts in Algiers
Louisiana owned Rouse's Supermarket has taken over the Sav A Center location on General de Gaulle in Algiers which quietly closed on 10/29/07. The reopening was on October 31, 2007 and the store layout is the same as before, but without the self check out lines. I saw tons of fresh goodies in the bakery department when I visited to order a cake, and plenty of cashiers were on duty. While it's not Breaux Mart, it is encouraging to see another locally owned business in Algiers, as I continue my quest to Stay Local!
The New Orleans Food and Farm … (5 comments)
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algiers events: West Bank 2007 Halloween Events
- 10/28/07 01:20 PM
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Before all of the ghost and goblins hit the streets for Halloween this week, please remember a few safety tips:
All children should be accompanied by an adult Remind all trick or treaters of the rules for crossing streets - look both ways.Only trick or treat at homes that have outside lights on.Don't forget your flashlight!Costumes should be short enough for a child to walk in. If they are too long, they can be trip hazard.Props such as scythes, pitchforks, etc. should have rounded edges to avoid injury.Masks should have large enough eye holes for children to see clearly through … (13 comments)
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algiers events: West Bank Weekend Events - October 26-28, 2007
- 10/26/07 01:59 AM
It's Friday...looking for something to do on the West Bank this weekend? Check out some of these activities for you and the family to close out October on a high note:
N'Awlins Air Show
Naval Air Station - Joint Reserve Base in Belle Chasse, LASaturday and Sunday - gates open at 8:00 am, last plane flies at 4:30 pmThere is no allocation in the military budget for an air show in 2008, so don't miss this opportunity to see the Air Force Thunderbirds deliver the final performances on Saturday and Sunday.
Open again this weekend is the Haunted Fun House at Mardi Gras World … (9 comments)
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algiers events: West Bank Weekend Events - October 19-21, 2007
- 10/18/07 08:35 AM
Making those weekend plans? Save your bridge toll and attend some of the West Bank events on tap for Friday, Saturday and Sunday:
The Oakwood Center Mall will be reopening Friday at 10:00 am. Closed since Hurricane Katrina and the looting and fire that followed, the newly renovated mall will be open with over 80% of the retail spaces occupied. I am thrilled to see more shopping return to the West Bank! It's been too long...
St. Cletus Oyster Festival 3600 Claire Ave. in Gretna
Friday 6-10 pm, Saturday noon-11 pm and Sunday noon to 10 pm.
The time for school fairs and festivals is … (6 comments)
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algiers events: 2007 Algiers Point Association Home Tour
- 10/08/07 04:29 PM
Are you curious about the interior of those historic Algiers Point homes? This weekend is your opportunity to take a peek inside! The Algiers Point Association's 34th Annual Home Tour is taking place on Saturday and Sunday, October 13-14, 2007. A different set of homes will be on tour each day. Saturday's tour will include a church and both historic homes and new construction with that historic look and feel, while Sunday's tour features 6 different historic homes.
Ticket information
$12 per day or $20 both days in advance.
$15 per day or $25 both days on site.
For advance ticket sales, call (504) … (0 comments)
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algiers events: Algiers Economic Development Foundation Luncheon
- 08/23/07 10:14 AM
Algiers Economic Development Foundation Luncheon
On Wednesday, September 12, 2007, the Algiers Economic Development Foundation will hold its monthly luncheon at the Aurora Tennis & Swim Club (5244 General Meyer). The guest speaker will be Dawn Brown, WWL-TV meteorologist who will cover hurricane preparedness. I can't think of a more relevant topic at this time of year.
These meetings are open to the public and always very informative. It's also a great way to network with other Algiers residents and business owners.
For reservations or more information, call (504) 362-6436 or send an email to aedforg@bellsouth.net.
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The clocks are turning forward a little earlier this year and I love it! To me the day is over when the sun sets, so the more daylight the better.
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