I haven’t been able to resist jumping the gun and buying my first king cake before the official start of Carnival season on January 6th. I completely blame the nice people at Rouse’s Supermarkets for putting together such an inviting display table to greet me as soon as I walk in the door. In…
As you know, we are huge supporters of recycling and there’s no need to just set your Christmas tree out for the trash when it can be used to help fight coastal erosion. From the office of John Young, Jefferson Parish President: Jefferson Parish is preparing for its 22nd Annual Christmas Tree Marsh Restoration Project….
Have you ever walked or ridden along the bike path that runs from Algiers to Gretna? It’s a great ride, with a spectacular view of the city and the skyline serving as a backdrop to your exercise program. Plenty of people would love to be able to continue their ride into lower Algiers, but haven’t…
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and the city of Gretna is getting in the holiday spirit with the annual lighting of their tree this weekend. Starting at 6 pm on Sunday, December 4, 2011 at the Gretna Visitor’s Center on the corner of Huey P. Long Avenue and 4th Street, there will…
Our friends at Petite Cupcakes are, as you might know, military owned. So they are proud to be taking a part in the Marine Corps Toys for Tots campaign for Christmas. A new, unwrapped toy will get you a free cupcake from the display case and man, are they delicious! There is a limit…
No one likes to pay the bridge tolls, but allowing them to expire could have some unintended consequences, since they support more than just the bridge. Here’s an email I received from the Friends of the Ferry about a Town Hall Meeting taking place next week. Open to the public, everyone is encouraged to attend,…
I love this time of year, when all of the fresh citrus is ripe and ready to enjoy. Aren’t we lucky to have so much to choose from with local growers providing a great selection of oranges, satsumas and more? We have an orange tree in the backyard, so I’ll be picking those soon, but…
Get into the holiday spirit and support a local library at the same time! From the Hubbel Library: The Hubbell Library’s annual Christmas Tree and Holiday Gift sale will take place Saturday, November 26th from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, November 27th, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. This event is a major…
I’m a sucker for a good cause and the members of the Sunshine Club of Algiers have a great cause behind their annual Turkey Bingo. The Sunshine Club has been helping the needy since the early 1930′s and they continue that tradition today, providing baskets of food during the holidays. Their annual fundraiser is a…
While planning your holiday shopping this year, I’d like to encourage you to spend your dollars with locally owned small businesses who rely on our support to keep their doors open as they provide not just goods and services, but jobs and tax dollars that benefit us directly. November 26, 2011 marks the second annual…
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