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Hurricane season has arrived, and Second Harvest Food Bank is prepared. Volunteers gathered at the Harahan facility to create about 1,000 disaster-relief boxes. Feeding America and global heal…

A spelling bee, kitten yoga and jigsaw puzzles: Free activities at the Jefferson Library

BY CHRIS SMITH | Contributing writer
19 hrs ago

SPELLING BEE: The Jefferson Parish Library will hold its eighth annual spelling bee for adults at 7 p.m. June 14, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. Adults 18 …

Evacuating with pets? Here's what you need to know.

BY TRACI HOWERTON | Contributing writer
Jun 6, 2023

Hurricane season is upon us once again, and it’s time to think about what to do should a storm threaten. That plan should include pets.

Physical therapist's Tai Chi classes, online and in person, aim to improve energy levels and movement

BY CELESTE TURNER | Contributing writer
Jun 5, 2023

Physical therapist Susan Welsh says that the movements in Tai Chi are helpful in addressing back pain, knee, hip and foot problems. "Motion is the lotion,” she said.

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Creole Tomato Fest in the French Market, and more area community news

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Jun 5, 2023

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With kitten season in full swing and shelters full, it's a great time to adopt a cat of any age

BY TRACI HOWERTON | Contributing writer
Jun 2, 2023

We are in the height of kitten season, so the timing is right to celebrate National Adopt a Shelter Cat Month by bringing home a new feline friend. Shelters and rescues in our area are full wi…

'A gift from God': Our Lady of Divine Providence priest uses artistic talent to benefit Metairie church

BY EVA JACOB BARKOFF | Contributing writer
Jun 2, 2023

When he’s not attending to his priestly duties as pastor of Our Lady of Divine Providence Church in Metairie, the Rev. Mike Mitchell can be found in front of an easel in a small room inside th…

From homemade pasta to henna art and circus magic, the New Orleans Library has it all this summer

BY JANE LEGROS | Contributing writer
Jun 2, 2023

The New Orleans Public Library’s summer Fun & Reading Challenge is here, with two exciting months of events, activities, prizes, and more for all ages, including adults. Here are some of t…

2 from UNO win computer science scholarships

Jun 1, 2023

UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS: UNO juniors Kailey Bergeron and Leonaoria Guerin have been selected to receive a Women in Computer Science Scholarship, created by 1995 computer science alumna Sabri…

Westbank Quarterback Club honors top high school athletes at spring banquet

Jun 1, 2023

The Westbank Quarterback Club held its 2023 spring athletic banquet recently, with guest speaker Donald Reyes, men’s head basketball coach at Loyola University.

German Coast Farmers Market turns 20 and more area community news

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May 30, 2023

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Hurricane prep, plus fun

May 29, 2023

The recent Play in Paint Hurricane Preparedness Resource Fair in New Orleans featured giveaways, music, art projects and the Bloodmobile, along with more than 40 city agencies and service prov…

Shooting 100: Women's golf club in New Orleans celebrates a century of sport and friendship

BY BARRY LEMOINE | Contributing writer
May 29, 2023

In 1923, Louis Armstrong made his first recording in Indiana, Babe Ruth played his first game in Yankee Stadium and the Bayou St. John Ladies Golf Club took root in New Orleans.

Learn the basics about managing your finances in a free eight-part workshop

BY JANE LEGROS | Contributing writer
May 29, 2023

Get the tools necessary for financial fitness and freedom at an eight-part workshop series held at East New Orleans Regional Library, 5641 Read Blvd., in partnership with People’s Housing Plus…

Pets and parked cars don't mix; temperature inside can soar quickly

BY TRACI HOWERTON | Contributing writer
May 26, 2023

Every summer, we see the same headlines: a child or an animal left in a hot car. Leaving a dog or child in a vehicle can quickly turn deadly.

Interested in Italian history? Learn more at lecture series

BY CHRIS SMITH | Contributing writer
May 26, 2023

A series of lectures on the early history of Italy, by Cyril M. Lagvanec, Ph.D., the curator of the American-Italian Research Library , will take place during June, July and August.

Greek Fest, Memorial Day events and more area community news

Staff reports
May 22, 2023

Community events

Games galore, bubbles and races to kick off summer reading program in Jefferson Parish

BY CHRIS SMITH | Contributing writer
May 22, 2023

Summertime is here, and that means it’s time for Jefferson Parish Library’s summer reading program.

Read, win prizes and take part in lively events during New Orleans Library's summer program

BY JANE LEGROS | Contributing writer
May 22, 2023

The New Orleans Public Library is gearing up for the annual Summer Fun and Reading Challenge — two exciting months of events, activities, prizes and more for all ages, including adults.

Free fitness classes, from hip-hop to yoga, at Orleans Parish libraries

BY JANE LEGROS | Contributing writer
May 22, 2023

The Orleans Parish library and NORD are teaming up to host a variety of free fitness classes at five branches.

NOMMA expansion, music award, and more area school news

Staff report
May 22, 2023

NOMMA: New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy, 2220 Constitution St. in Algier’s Federal City, is expanding, purchasing 10 acres of land from the Algiers Development District and signing …

Brother Martin hosts prospective students, and more area school news

Staff report
May 22, 2023

BROTHER MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL: Brother Martin will host Crimson & Gold Night on June 17, 2-6 p.m., for rising sixth and seventh grade boys. Prospective students can visit the campus at 4401 E…

Music fest has big goals to feed the hungry in East Jefferson's St. Rita parish

BY EVA JACOB BARKOFF | Contributing writer
May 22, 2023

Three years ago, Serge Villanova had an idea to do something to help others who, like him, were going through a difficult time.

Find some time this summer to volunteer: Local animal shelters need you

BY TRACI HOWERTON | Contributing writer
May 19, 2023

As the volunteer manager for Animal Rescue New Orleans, just last week I was getting dozens of emails a day from students trying to get those last-minute service hours in. This week, my inbox …

Twin grads from Frederick A. Douglass High snag $5M in scholarships, will head off to Yale and LSU

BY ROBERT S. WOLF Contributing writer
Updated May 17, 2023

As twin sisters growing up in Gentilly, Kayla and Kyla Frey already have a long list of things in common. Now these two recent graduates of Frederick A. Douglass High School in New Orleans can…

Twins grads from Frederick A. Douglass High snag $5M in scholarships

May 16, 2023

Kayla and Kyla Frey, twins who will graduate from Frederick A. Douglass High School this month, have amassed nearly $5 million in scholarships.

Bayou Boogaloo coming up May 19-21 and more community news

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May 15, 2023

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Sunscreen for pets? UV rays can be harmful for dogs and cats, too

BY TRACI HOWERTON | Contributing writer
May 15, 2023

When it comes to skin care, most of us are very conscious of protecting ourselves from harmful UV rays and the risks that come along with exposure to the sun.

West Bank community news

At the ready

A spelling bee, kitten yoga and jigsaw puzzles: Free activities at the Jefferson Library

Evacuating with pets? Here's what you need to know.

Physical therapist's Tai Chi classes, online and in person, aim to improve energy levels and movement

Resources

Creole Tomato Fest in the French Market, and more area community news

With kitten season in full swing and shelters full, it's a great time to adopt a cat of any age

'A gift from God': Our Lady of Divine Providence priest uses artistic talent to benefit Metairie church

From homemade pasta to henna art and circus magic, the New Orleans Library has it all this summer

2 from UNO win computer science scholarships

Westbank Quarterback Club honors top high school athletes at spring banquet

German Coast Farmers Market turns 20 and more area community news

Hurricane prep, plus fun

Shooting 100: Women's golf club in New Orleans celebrates a century of sport and friendship

Learn the basics about managing your finances in a free eight-part workshop

Pets and parked cars don't mix; temperature inside can soar quickly

Interested in Italian history? Learn more at lecture series

Greek Fest, Memorial Day events and more area community news

Games galore, bubbles and races to kick off summer reading program in Jefferson Parish

Read, win prizes and take part in lively events during New Orleans Library's summer program

Free fitness classes, from hip-hop to yoga, at Orleans Parish libraries

NOMMA expansion, music award, and more area school news

Brother Martin hosts prospective students, and more area school news

Music fest has big goals to feed the hungry in East Jefferson's St. Rita parish

Find some time this summer to volunteer: Local animal shelters need you

Twin grads from Frederick A. Douglass High snag $5M in scholarships, will head off to Yale and LSU

Twins grads from Frederick A. Douglass High snag $5M in scholarships

Bayou Boogaloo coming up May 19-21 and more community news

Sunscreen for pets? UV rays can be harmful for dogs and cats, too

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