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In today's newsletter:
- Harvey man gets 10 years in drug and gun case
Also on today's calendar: Introduction into Residential Property Management Real Estate Agent CE and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did Beethoven say when he heard about reincarnation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Nice with periods of sun, with a high of 76 and low of 56 degrees.
- Wednesday: More clouds than sun, temps: high: 75, low: 62.
- Thursday: Nice with partial sunshine, with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Harvey Man Sentenced to 120 Months Imprisonment For Drug and Gun Charges (justice.gov) — A Harvey man received a 10-year federal prison sentence November 4 for cocaine distribution and possession charges and illegally possessing a firearm. Joseph Hall, 56, also faces five years of supervised release. Gretna police helped investigate the Jefferson Parish case alongside federal agents and other local agencies. 
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West Bank Council Meeting →
General Government Building, 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna
9:30 am
Wednesday November 18
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Other local events
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French Quarter - Talkin' Jazz: In Concert with Seth Finch
National Park Service French Quarter visitor center, 419 Decatur St, New Orleans
3:00 pm -
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center - Ranger Recipes
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center, 250 W. Park Ave, Eunice
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French Quarter - Jazz Program - Saskia Walker Trio
National Park Service French Quarter visitor center, 419 Decatur St, New Orleans
3:00 pm -
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center - Louisiana Tea and Coffee
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center, 250 W. Park Avenue, Eunice
10:00 am -
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center - Holiday Museum Bingo
Jean Lafitte National Park, 250 Park Ave, Eunice
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Prairie Acaidna Cultural Center - Holiday Card Making & Letter Writing
Jean Lafitte National Park, 250 Park Ave, Eunice
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French Quarter - Jazz Program - Choro No Bayou
National Park Service French Quarter visitor center, 419 Decatur St, New Orleans
3:00 pm -
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center - National Park Puzzling
Jean Lafitte National Park, 250 W. Park Ave., Eunice
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Introduction into Residential Property Management Real Estate Agent CE →
Bayou Title, Inc., 1700 Belle Chasse Highway, Gretna
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Fair Housing Act, LA Real Estate CE Class →
Bayou Title, Inc., Gretna
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Thanksgiving Break →
505 Kepler Street, Gretna
Thursday November 12
Friday November 13
Saturday November 14
Tuesday November 17
Thursday November 19
Monday November 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello neighbors I’m out and about today if anyone needs anything done to there garden from pulling weeds to planting I do it all … I also pressure wash , clean gutters , paint , fence repair and install , flooring as well ….
Also if ur looking for a handyman / woman to do little projects around the home Pls don’t hesitate to call me … if I don’t answer pls text me I… (Nextdoor Old Gretna) - Hi Neighbors!
The holidays are approaching, and Honeycomb Massage & Bodywork in Terrytown has gift certificates that make a thoughtful gift of relaxation!… (Nextdoor Garden Estates)
- J. C. Penney Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Asset Protection Associate - Oakwood S/C in Gretna. Apply here.
- Party City Holdco, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Key Holder-Harvey, LA in Harvey. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gretna here.
🗞 Nearby News
Harvey
- Firefighters rescue 2 German shepherds from drainage canal in Harvey (fox8live.com)
Marrero
- Over $138K Misappropriated from Marrero, LA, Fire Company: Audit (firehouse.com)
Jefferson
- Woman sues Jefferson Parish School Board over demotion (offthepress.com)
- More than treats: Cornerstone celebrates community connections with Halloween outreach efforts (nola.com)
- This veteran staged his first play in the middle of a war. Now he's performing it again. (nola.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What did Beethoven say when he heard about reincarnation?" — I'll be Bach! (Thank you Raymond S. for sending it in!)
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