🌱 CCC Bridge Run and 10 more events

Morning Gretna! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Gretna, LA (Solo acoustic) at Gretna Tavern
• Prairie Acadian Cultural Center - Hot Potato Game at Jean Lafitte National Park
• French Quarter - Talkin' Jazz: In Concert with James Jordan at National Park Service French Quarter visitor center

... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 88 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 85, low: 76.
• Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 75 degrees.

📸 Around Gretna

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gretna

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 16
• Gretna, LA (Solo acoustic) →
  Gretna Tavern, 334 Huey P Long Ave, Gretna
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 9
• Prairie Acadian Cultural Center - Hot Potato Game
  Jean Lafitte National Park, 250 Park Ave, Eunice
  11:00 am
Thursday September 10
• French Quarter - Talkin' Jazz: In Concert with James Jordan
  National Park Service French Quarter visitor center, 419 Decatur St, New Orleans
  3:00 pm
• Prairie Acadian Cultural Center - Throwback Thursday Photo Archive
  Prairie Acadian Cultural Center, 250 W. Park Avenue, Eunice
  5:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Prairie Acadian Cultural Center - Get Ready With Me
  Jean Lafitte National Park, 250 Park Ave, Eunice
  10:00 am
Saturday September 12
• Prairie Acadian Cultural Center: Kids Cooking Class (Ages 9 - 14) - Register Online
  Jean Lafitte National Park, 250 Park Ave, Eunice
  10:00 am
• French Quarter - Jazz Program - Louis Ford Trio
  National Park Service French Quarter visitor center, 419 Decatur St, New Orleans
  3:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Prairie Acadian Cultural Center - Furs and Skulls Pop Up
  Jean Lafitte National Park, 250 Park Ave, Eunice
  11:00 am
Saturday September 19
• CCC Bridge Run →
  Gretna LA

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 8
• Multi Company Drill (FETA) →
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 3221 River Road, Bridge City
  9:00 am
• Board of Zoning Adjustments Public Hearing →
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna
  4:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Interim Reports Issued
  Jefferson Parish Harvey, LA 70058

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update: Pet Reunited
  Demi, a dog who went missing in Gretna, LA, has been safely reunited with their family after 3 hours, 26 minutes. More details here https://www… (Nextdoor Garden Lane)
• Trying to find the owner of this sweet, beautiful baby found yesterday off of Gretna Boulevard.
  My neighbor is taking care of him, but not allowed to have pets where we live . he is very loving and sweet and playful. I don't know what kind of… (Nextdoor Manhattan Blvd)

• Boot Barn posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate (Seasonal) in Harvey. Apply here.
• Acosta posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser - Walmart in Marrero. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gretna here.

🗞 Nearby News

Jefferson

• Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Calls Metairie Road Rage Shooting Justified (usacarry.com)
• Who was the best boys athlete on the Northshore for the week of Aug. 31-Sept. 5? Vote Now! (nola.com)

Metairie

• Metairie toddler and family prepare for unique appearance in Times Square (fox8live.com)
• Mary Bird Perkins gives prostate cancer patients time, options to choose their care (nola.com)
• Heat Advisory for southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi (wwltv.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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