West Bank Weekend Events: July 4-6, 2008

Go Forth on the River

Algiers Point, July 4th

A fireworks extravaganza on the river and the best seats in the house are FREE.  Bring your lawn chair or blanket to the levee in Algiers Point or head over to Mardi Gras World, where admission is free after 5:30, a DJ will be spinning tunes and food and drinks will be available for purchase.  At 9:00 pm, the Bone Tone Brass Band will lead a second line parade to the levee.  Come on out and celebrate Independence Day the West Bank way.  For more information, visit Go 4th on the River.

 

If you are celebrating the 4th of July at home, please remember that fireworks can be dangerous.  The National Council on Fireworks Safety has some great tips to keep your holiday safe and fun.

 

West Bank Blood Drive

The Blood Center is hosting Christmas in July, a summer blood drive, along with free cholesterol checks, gifts and family coverage for all donors that will eliminate all processing fees for any donor or their immediate family that receives blood for the next year.  One donation takes less than an hour of your time and can help up to three different people.  Saturday 10am-8pm and Sunday noon-5pm at Oakwood Center Mall. 

 

ZOO Mobile in Algiers Point

Friday at 11am, the ZOOmobile from Audubon Zoo will be at the Algiers Courthouse, 225 Morgan Street in the Point with presentations and animals that the kids can touch and interact with.

 

 

Upcoming West Bank Events

 

Wednesdays at the Point

This weeks event will be held at Aunt Leni’s Cafe in Algiers Point from 5:30 to 7pm and features music from Westbank Mike, along with wine and other refreshments for sale.  This is a great break to take in the middle of the week, while you enjoy local artists and  meet up with friends and neighbors all while staying right here on the West Bank.

 

Summer Reading Program on the West Bank

Adella, Adella the Storyteller will be at the Carriage House (behind the Algiers Courthouse in the Point) on Tuesday at 11 am.  Get out of the hot sun and encourage those kids to read!

 

Terrytown Library 680 Heritage Ave in Terrytown, LA

Tuesday, July 8th at 4:00 pm - Family Night.  Stories, crafts for school aged kids and a movie.  What a great way to get out of the house for a family activity during the week.

Wednesday, July 9th at 3:00 pm - Teen Activity.  Make your own Hip Handbag.

 

Algiers Economic Development Foundation Annual Business Luncheon

This years luncheon will be held on Wednesday, July 16th at English Turn, with guest speaker Robert Cerasoli, the Inspector General for the City of New Orleans.  Tickets are $40 for AEDF members and $45 for non-members.  Reservations are required and can be booked by calling (504) 362-6436 or by emailing pcannon@aedf.biz.

 

Make it a great West Bank weekend!

 

    

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