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  • Thursday, March 18, 2010

    2 fish fries on Friday
    The Knights of Columbus Council 12686 from St. Catherine of Siena Church and School will hold a fish fry Friday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria, 105 Bonnabel Blvd., Old Metairie.

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    RUMMAGE SALE

    Cancer survivor wants to help others
    In 1995, Chad Landry spent his summer in Washington, D.C., as an intern for state Sen. J. Bennett Johnston. It was, Landry said, one of his most memorable summer jobs.

    Cancer survivor wants to help others
    In 1995, Chad Landry spent his summer in Washington, D.C., as an intern for state Sen. J. Bennett Johnston. It was, Landry said, one of his most memorable summer jobs.

    Cheerleaders will host fish fry
    The Tiger Elite All-Star Super Level 5 co-ed cheerleading team will host a fish fry on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Tiger Elite gym at 220 Research Drive, Harahan.

    Golf tournament needs players and sponsors
    The 31st annual Dawn Busters Kiwanis Golf Tournament is right around the corner and golfers as well as sponsors are needed.

    It's your call
    LAST WEEK: How would you rate the job Steve Theriot is doing as interim Jefferson Parish president?

    Red Cross sponsors pool safety course
    The American Red Cross will sponsor a swimming pool safety course on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Road.

    Red Cross sponsors pool safety course
    The American Red Cross will sponsor a swimming pool safety course on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Road.

    Red Cross sponsors pool safety course
    The American Red Cross will sponsor a swimming pool safety course on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Road.

    Senior Olympics event Sunday
    The 2010 Greater New Orleans Senior Olympics will hold its Bill Klock Memorial Track and Field Event on Sunday at the Tulane University Track Field in New Orleans.

    Tulane international festival is Saturday
    The annual International Food and Music Festival, presented by the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) at Tulane University, will be Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m. at Lavin-Bernick Center on the Tulane campus.

    Tulane international festival will be Saturday
    The annual International Food and Music Festival, presented by the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) at Tulane University, will be Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m. at Lavin-Bernick Center on the Tulane campus.

    Tulane international festival will be Saturday
    The annual International Food and Music Festival, presented by the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) at Tulane University, will be Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m. at Lavin-Bernick Center on the Tulane campus.

    Sunday, March 14, 2010

    Chamber focuses on improving education
    On March 10, the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce participated in the 22nd annual West Bank Governor's Luncheon held at the Alario Center in Westwego.

    Chamber pushes higher education reform
    On March 10, the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce participated in the 22nd annual West Bank Governor's Luncheon held at the Alario Center in Westwego.

    Gryphon Gala is coming up
    Lutheran High School in Metairie will host its Gryphon Gala XXXIII on March 27 at Atonement Lutheran Fellowship Center, 6500 Riverside Drive, Metairie.

    Holocaust survivors share their stories
    Hannah Parker had read about the Holocaust in her history books at school, but it wasn't until she heard Anne Levy and Suzanne Swift tell their stories that it became real to her.

    REUNIONS
    REUNIONS

    SELF-HELP
    SELF-HELP

    St. Francis presents St. Joseph's altar
    For several weeks, volunteers at St. Francis Xavier Church have been working to prepare food for the St. Joseph's Day altar.

    Table tennis competition winners announced
    The 2010 Greater New Orleans Senior Olympic table tennis tournament was held March 5 in Bridge City.

    Table tennis winners are announced
    The 2010 Greater New Orleans Senior Olympic table tennis tournament was held March 5 in Bridge City.

    Table tennis winners are announced
    The 2010 Greater New Orleans Senior Olympic table tennis tournament was held March 5 in Bridge City.

    Thursday, March 11, 2010

    Assistance available for utility payments
    The Jefferson Community Action Program has reopened its utility assistance Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

    Assistance available for utility payments
    The Jefferson Community Action Program has reopened its utility assistance Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

    Baseball team hosts party, auction
    The New Orleans Athletics baseball team, comprised of 11- and 12-year-old boys from River Ridge and Harahan, is hosting an auction and party on March 30 at 7 p.m. at the Harahan Fireman's Hall at 1115 Hickory Ave., Harahan.

    Baseball team hosts party, auction
    The New Orleans Athletics baseball team, comprised of 11- and 12-year-old boys from River Ridge and Harahan, is hosting an auction and party on March 30 at 7 p.m. at the Harahan Fireman's Hall at 1115 Hickory Ave., Harahan.

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    Catholic conference planned in Kenner
    The Southern Regional Conference of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal will be held March 19-21 at the Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd., Kenner.

    Corps taking public comment on pilings
    A Metairie company has asked the Army Corps of Engineers for permission to install four pilings in the Mississippi River at Kenner near the St. Charles Parish line.

    Family matters necessitate farewell
    The St. Philip Neri Grandparents Club will meet March 18 at 9:45 a.m. in the Parishioner's Center, 6600 Kawanee Ave., Metairie.

    Group marks 20 years of beautifying Jeff
    Jefferson Beautification Inc. recently celebrated its 20th anniversary at the general membership meeting at the Cars of Yesteryear Museum.

    Gryphon Gala benefits high school
    "Shaken, Not Stirred" is the theme of annual Lutheran High School Gryphon Gala planned for March 27 at Atonement Lutheran Fellowship Center, 6500 Riverside Drive, Metairie.

    Gryphon Gala benefits high school
    "Shaken, Not Stirred" is the theme of annual Lutheran High School Gryphon Gala planned for March 27 at Atonement Lutheran Fellowship Center, 6500 Riverside Drive, Metairie.

    'Hansel and Gretel' production is Saturday
    The community is invited to the St. Christopher Catholic School's drama club production of the children's classic "The Story of Hansel and Gretel" on Saturday.

    It's your call
    How would you rate

    Lions will host parade open house
    The Metairie Lions Club, 1627 Metairie Road, Old Metairie, will hold an open house during the annual St. Patrick's Day parade on Sunday.

    Lions will host parade open house
    The Metairie Lions Club, 1627 Metairie Road, Old Metairie, will hold an open house during the annual St. Patrick's Day parade on Sunday.

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    state preview winners

    Work continues on City Park garden
    The expansion of the Yakumo Nihon Teien Japanese Garden in New Orleans City Park has begun and is expected to be finished by the summer.

    Work continues on City Park garden
    The expansion of the Yakumo Nihon Teien Japanese Garden in New Orleans City Park has begun and is expected to be finished by the summer.

    Work on City Park garden continues
    The expansion of the Yakumo Nihon Teien Japanese Garden in New Orleans City Park has begun and is expected to be finished by the summer.

    Sunday, March 07, 2010

    East Bank Scoreboard
    East Bank Scoreboard

    Library book sale just around the corner
    The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library will hold its semiannual "Big Book Sale" Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m, and on March 14 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd., Kenner.

    Methodists reach out as roots celebrated
    Munholland United Methodist Church, 1201 Metairie Road, is hosting a spiritual event today and Monday.

    Playground to get burst of betterment
    The KaBOOM! organization has deployed its lightning-style playground-building strategy at parks around the New Orleans area before. But when it sends hundreds of volunteers to upgrade Jefferson Playground in a one-day push on Tuesday, the national group will add an unprecedented twist.

    Playground to get burst of betterment
    The KaBOOM! organization has deployed its lightning-style playground-building strategy at parks around the New Orleans area before. But when it sends hundreds of volunteers to upgrade Jefferson Playground in a one-day push on Tuesday, the national group will add an unprecedented twist.

    SELF-HELP
    SELF-HELP

    St. Benilde students show off science skills
    Seventh-grade students from St. Benilde School in Metairie recently participated in the school science fair.

    Street panels soon to be repaired
    Two broken street panels in separate locations in Metairie will soon be repaired.

    Winners abound in social studies fair
    Sixth-graders from St. Benilde Elementary School in Metairie recently participated in the school's social studies fair.


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