March 2010
Nunez Community College History Lecture Series
Mar 1
Dorothy L. Benge, Los Islenos Sociey president, will discuss "Preserving the Isleno Culture: What the Islenos Have Done to Preserve Their Heritage". The lecture will begin at 7:00 p.m. A wine and cheese reception will precede the lecture at 6:30 p.m.
Nunez Community College
Chalmette, La. 70043
504-278-6421
Sports Hall of Fame 15th Annual Induction Ceremony
Mar 6
Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. the St. Bernard Sports Hall of Fame will be featuring Bobby April as their guest speaker. The award ceremony will take place at the St. Bernard Civic Center. Tickets are $40.00
8245 W. Judge Pere Dr.
Chalmette, La. 70043
504-874-3889
Irish, Italian, Islenos Parade
Mar 7
The Irish, Italian, Islenos Parade will be held on Sunday, March 7, 2010. The marchers will start at 11:00 a.m. and the parade will begin at 12:00. Contact Chad O'Neil for more information.
Judge Perez Dr.
Chalmette, La.
504-442-1006
Antique Auto Club of St. Bernard Meeting
Mar 10
On Wednesday, March 10,2010 the Antique Auto Club of St. Bernard will hold a meeting at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Council on Aging Building.
8201-A West Judge Perez Dr.
Chalmette, La. 70043
504-279-0046
Los Islenos Documentary
Mar 12
Louisiana's Lost Treasure: The Islenos is a documentary that will be presented by Samantha Perez and Joshua Robin. The event will take place in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
8201 W. Judge Perez Dr.
Chalmette, La. 70043
504-554-8412
Celebrate St. Bernard and Stand Up and Be Counted Event
Mar 18
The Celebrate St. Bernard Committee is holding its annual event to promote the 2010 Census. There will be a mini festival/pep rally, complete with entertainment, singing, dancing, cheer leaders, free food and free t-shirts and giveaways. The event will take place at Nunez Community College from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
3710 Paris Road
Chalmette, La. 70043
504-250-6121
Antiques Automobile Club of St. Bernard Cruse Night
Mar 20
On Saturday, March 20, 2010, the Antiques Automobile Club of St. Bernard will hold a Cruise Night in the parking lot of Brewster's Bar and Restaurant. The event will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
8751 W. Judge Perez Dr.
Chalmette, La.
504-279-0046
Re-dedication of the Ducros Museum and Isleno Village
Mar 20
The re-dedication of the Ducros Museum and Isleno Village will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 20, 2010.
1357 Bayou Road
St. Bernard, La. 70085
504-554-8412
Islenos Fiesta
Mar 20 & 21
The Los Islenos will hold their Fiesta on Saturday, March 20th from 12 noon, opening ceremony, to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 21, 2010, from 12 noon to 8:00 p.m. Entertainment on Saturday will be from 1:00 - 3:00, Canary Islnad Musicians; from 3:00 - 6:00, August Rush, and from 6:00 - 9:00, Fredy Omar Con Su Banda. Sunday, 12:00 - 2:00 Julio y Cesar; 2:00 - 4:00, Canary Island Musicians, and from 4:00 - 8:00, The Top Cats. The Fiesta will be held at the Islenos Museum Complex on Bayou Road. For more information go to: www.losislenos.org
1357 Bayou Road
St. Bernard, La.
504-523-2245
Crawfish Festival/Redfish Cup
Mar 25-28
The Crawfish Festival will be held on Thursday, March 25, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday, March 26, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Saturday, March 27, from 12:00 noon to 11:00 p.m., and Sunday, March 28, from 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m., 2010. There will be games, rides, music, food, and fun for all.
Torres Park
Chalmette, La.
504-329-6411