🌱 Public Show at Rivershack Gretna — The Crescent Kings 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:

• Public Show at Rivershack Gretna — The Crescent Kings at River Shack Gretna
• French Quarter - Jazz Program - Sean Clark Trio featuring Saskia Walker at Jean Lafitte National Park
• Prairie Acadian Cultural Center - Back to School Museum Bingo at Jean Lafitte National Park

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 88 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, temps: high: 91, low: 76.
• Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 92 and low of 77 degrees.

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📸 Around Gretna

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gretna

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 15

• Public Show at Rivershack Gretna — The Crescent Kings →
  River Shack Gretna, 714 1st St, Gretna
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday August 7

• French Quarter - Jazz Program - Sean Clark Trio featuring Saskia Walker
  Jean Lafitte National Park National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130. (Near the statue of Bienville.)
  3:00 pm

Saturday August 8

• Prairie Acadian Cultural Center - Back to School Museum Bingo
  Jean Lafitte National Park 250 Park AveEunice, LA 70535
  10:00 am
• French Quarter - Jazz Program - John Royen Trio
  Jean Lafitte National Park National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130. (Near the statue of Bienville.)
  3:00 pm

Wednesday August 12

• French Quarter - Jazz Program - Steve Pistorius & His Porch Pals
  Jean Lafitte National Park National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130. (Near the statue of Bienville.)
  3:00 pm

Thursday August 13

• Prairie Acadian Cultural Center - Prairie Acadian Cultural Center Year Book Photoshoot!
  Jean Lafitte National Park 250 Park AveEunice, LA 70535
  5:00 pm

Friday August 14

• French Quarter - Jazz Program - Sean Clark Trio featuring Saskia Walker
  Jean Lafitte National Park National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130. (Near the statue of Bienville.)
  3:00 pm

Saturday August 15

• French Quarter - Jazz Program - Cristina Kaminis Trio
  Jean Lafitte National Park National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130. (Near the statue of Bienville.)
  3:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Planning Advisory Board General Meeting →
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard Council Chamber, Jefferson
  5:00 pm
• JCFA Graduation
  Jefferson Parish Cafe Hope 700 Lapalco Blvd, Gretna 70056.
  6:00 pm

Friday August 7

• First Day Students (Grades 1-5)
  Jefferson Parish Harvey, LA 70058
• Smart Start Day (Only Grades 6 at MS and 9 and 12 at HS)
  Jefferson Parish Harvey, LA 70058

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Can anyone recommend a good reasonable contractor for home repairs.
  Sheetrock, siding repair, door repair, etc? Thanks (Nextdoor Old Gretna)

• McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Gretna. Apply here.
• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Gretna. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gretna here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Harvey

• Eymard Marine Builds M/V Kelley Reid for Hines Furlong Line (maritime-executive.com)

Jefferson

• Consortium of Genius Celebrates Drumbot 30th Birthday with Joystick (offbeat.com)
• Historian delves into artist Boyd Cruise's work, and stargazers unite at Jefferson Parish Libraries (nola.com)
• Jefferson Parish OIG report alleges fraud in building permits (wdsu.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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