Don't forget about the Gatsby Dog Second Line Parade in Algiers Point! The fun starts this evening at 5:30 at the Algiers Ferry Landing, with a doggie and owner costumed second line parade through the Point. A benefit for the Louisiana SPCA, there will be food, music, kids activities and more.
West Bank Theatre
Joey & Mary's Irish Italian Wedding continues its run at the Teatro Wego Dinner Theatre. Audience participation is encouraged during this comedic wedding and reception with a whole cast of characters. Shows at 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday and a matinee performance on Sunday at 2:00 pm. Visit the Jefferson Performing Arts site for more information and tickets.
Gretna Farmer's Market
Rain or shine, you can always count on the farmer's market for your fresh, locally grown produce every Saturday from 8:30-12:30. Under the covered market on Huey P. Long Avenue, between 3rd and 4th Streets.
Saturday Crafts at the West Bank Regional Library
Looking for something to keep the kids busy? Visit the West Bank Regional Library on Manhattan Blvd. in Harvey for the weekly kids craft activities - every Saturday morning at 10:30 in the Children's Wing of the library.
Make-A-Wish Foundation Benefit 
Sunday at noon at the Impression Nightclub and Cafe in Gretna. Sponsored by the Westbank Social and Marching Club and the Sassy Katz Social and Marching Club, the Make-A-Wish Foundation benefit will have music, karaoke, a water slide and kiddie pool, dunking for apples, drawings, raffles, auctions and more. Head on out and help support these West Bank non-profits as they attempt to help others.
Mid-May Meatball Madness
I have to give credit to St. Martha's Church for coming up with such a catchy theme for their spaghetti dinner this Sunday. Starting at 10:30 am, dinners will be for sale at 2555 Apollo Drive in Harvey. Adult plates are $8 and children plates are only $5.
Upcoming Events:
Plaquemines Parish Heritage and Seafood Festival, May 23rd and 24th at the Medal of Honor Park on Barriere Road in Belle Chasse. Live music, carnival rides, helicopter rides and more. Visit the fair's website for more information.
Make it a great West Bank weekend!
When buying or selling a home on the West Bank of New Orleans or relocating to the New Orleans West Bank, you deserve local expertise and advice. Lisa Heindel provides full time, professional real estate services to buyers, sellers and military transferees in Algiers, Algiers Point, Belle Chasse, Gretna, Terrytown, Harvey, Marrero, Westwego and more.
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Great blog and very fun to read!!
Lisa~ great selection of events, how can anyone possibly be bored!
Lisa~There you are my friend, keeping up with all the wonderful things in your community. So glad to see you never run short of being really on top of it in your market and community. Have a fabulous weekend ahead.
hi Lisa - The seafood festival sounds like fun. I'm going to have to get Jesse to show me how to put pictures in. This is so pretty compared to mine.
Is Buscemi a magic code word or something?
Christina, thanks!
Lisa, it's a rule here - no boredom allowed :)
Julie, glad to see you back in the rain! I hope your weekend is exceptional, my friend.
Kathy, you'll get it - you have a good teacher there and if he won't cooperate, I'll be happy to help. Thanks for the compliment, I appreciate it and I send you an email about the whole Buscemi joke.
Your wonderful post just made me miss New Orleans even more. Our last visit was pre-Katrina and I have been longing to come back.
Kris, plan a trip! I'd love to get to meet another Rainer :)
Of all the events Lisa, you'd find me at the Farmers Market. I love all the farm fresh produce to select from. MUCH better than the grocery store variety.
Gary, I love spring time and all of the great produce you can get right now. I'm tempted to become a vegetarian each summer by all of the wonderful veggies and fruits!
Lisa, you've got a lot of events going on there. You've also given me another great idea for my blog!!! LOL
Ray, go for it! I'll be around to check it out soon :)
Lisa, Another great line up of events---you're SO lucky! We've got 50's and rain here, there won't be much going on :( Enjoy!
Looks like things are always going on in your area. Thanks for keeping me posted! :)
Carole, it's beautiful here this weekend (not trying to rub it in) and I'm spending the afternoon watching two close friends get married. I can't think of a better spring time event!
Lindsay, always!
I love that you're pitching the Make a Wish Foundation- it's an awesome program in every way.