NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Associated Press Louisiana Daybook for Friday, August 28.
Aug. 28-29 – URBAN LEAGUE – KATRINA — The Urban League of Greater New Orleans, with the National Urban League, convenes experts to discuss post-Katrina New Orleans and commemorate the storm's 10th anniversary, 8:30 a.m. Location: Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave., New Orleans.
Aug. 28 – KATRINA – THE BUSHES — Former President George W. Bush and his wife, Laura Bush, will visit the Gulf Coast as part of activities marking the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
—8:30 a.m. Location: Warren Easton Charter High School, 3019 Canal St., New Orleans.
— 11:00 a.m. Location: Barksdale Pavilion in Jones Park, Gulfport, MS
Aug. 28 – KATRINA – SCALISE — U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise to attend two events in remembrance of the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
— 8:30 a.m. Day of Reflection breakfast. Location: Chalmette High School 9th Grade Academy, 1100 East Judge Perez Dr., Chalmette.
— 10:30 a.m. Tour of Hynes Charter School. Location: 990 Harrison Ave., New Orleans.
Aug. 28 – SOUTHERN SYSTEM — The Southern University System Board of Supervisors will hold its regular meeting, 9:00 a.m. Location: Southern University, Board Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, J. S. Clark Administration Building, Baton Rouge.
Aug. 28 – YOUTH TOWN HALL — Thousands of youth to join National Urban League President Marc H. Morial, Mayor Mitch Landrieu and Louisiana Superintendent of Education John White for a Youth Town Hall to discuss post-Katrina recovery efforts, 10:00 a.m. Location: UNO Lakefront Arena, 6801 Franklin Ave., New Orleans.
Aug. 28 – KATRINA – HUD — HUD Secretary Julian Castro visits to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. He will participate in the St. Bernard Project's 48-hour home build service project and welcome home ceremony, 9:00 a.m. Location: 4566 Viola St., New Orleans.
— 2:00 p.m. He will participate in the Bienville Basin Community grand opening celebration and tour. Location: Intersection of Iberville Street and Treme Street, New Orleans.
—3:30 p.m. He will participate in a walking tour of the revitalized Faubourg Lafitte housing development following a roundtable discussion with residents. Location: Intersection of Magic N. Galvez Streets, New Orleans.
Aug. 28 – KATRINA – CITGO — CITGO Petroleum, through its Caring for Our Coast conservation campaign, joins Audubon Nature Institute and others to mark the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. To commemorate the occasion, the organizations will plant 10 trees at Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Registration at 9:30 a.m. Location: Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, 11000 Lake Forest Blvd. (within Joe W. Brown Park), New Orleans.
Aug. 28 – LOTTERY BOARD — The Louisiana Lottery Corporation's Board of Directors meets, 10:00 a.m. Location: Lottery headquarters, board conference room, 555 Laurel St., Baton Rouge.
Aug. 28 – IMMIGRATION REFORM — A group of homeowners from around the New Orleans area assisted by immigrant workers in rebuilding their homes and businesses after Hurricane Katrina will speak out for compassionate immigration reform that includes a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, 12:00 p.m. Location: Loyola University New Orleans (front lawn), 6363 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans.
Aug. 28 – KATRINA – SCALISE — U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise will host a Hurricane Katrina remembrance press conference and help unveil a multimedia exhibit, 1:30 p.m. Location: Port of New Orleans, 1100 Port of New Orleans Pl., New Orleans.
Aug. 28 – GUBERNATORIAL FORUM — WRKF, Baton Rouge's NPR affiliate station, will host a forum for the four leading candidates for governor — Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle, Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne, state Rep. John Bel Edwards and U.S. Sen. David Vitter, 7:00 p.m. Location: Old Governor's Mansion, 502 North Blvd., Baton Rouge.
Aug. 28 – KATRINA – BARROW — State Rep. Regina Barrow will host a night of praise and testimonies to commemorate the victories of Hurricane Katrina, 7:00 p.m. Location: Antioch Full Gospel Baptist Church, 6538 Mickens Rd., Baton Rouge.
Aug. 28 – KATRINA – THANK YOU — City of New Orleans to hold a tribute event to thank first responders, corporate and philanthropic leaders, foreign nations and volunteers for supporting New Orleans' recovery. Hosted by Harry Connick, Jr. and Branford Marsalis, 8:00 p.m. Location: Saenger Theatre, 1111 Canal St., New Orleans.
THIS WEEKEND
Aug. 29 – PLAQUEMINES – KATRINA — Plaquemines Parish commemorates the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with a prayer service and family friendly festivities.
— 6:45 a.m., prayer service. Location: American Legion Flag Pole, Cazezu Drive meets Highway 23, Buras.
— 9:00 a.m., family festivities. Location: Roger Halphen Park, 210 Cazezu Dr., Buras.
— 2:00 p.m., family festivities. Location: Davant Community Park, 15535 Highway 15, Davant.
Aug. 29 – KATRINA – ANNIVERSARY — Dignitaries, including Mayor Mitch Landrieu, to lay a wreath at the memorial site where almost 100 unclaimed/ unidentified victims of Hurricane Katrina are interred, 8:29 a.m. Location: Katrina Memorial, Foot of Canal Street, 5056 Canal St., New Orleans.
Aug. 29 – URBAN LEAGUE – KATRINA — The Urban League of Greater New Orleans, with the National Urban League, concludes its discussion of post-Katrina New Orleans and commemorate the storm's 10th anniversary. 8:30 a.m. Location: Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave., New Orleans.
Aug. 29 – KATRINA – CITYWIDE DAY OF SERVICE — Save Our Cemeteries will participate in the Office of Mayor Mitch Landrieu's K10 Citywide Day of Service by conducting a clean-up of Lafayette Cemetery No. 2, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Location: 2801 S. Saratoga St., New Orleans.
Aug. 29 – TROOPER'S FUNERAL — Senior Trooper Steven Vincent's funeral will be held, 12:00 p.m. Location: Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 3939 Lake St., Lake Charles. Burial to follow at the Lacassine Cemetery, Ann Street & Hwy 90 (East of LA 101), Lacassine.
Aug. 29 – ST. BERNARD-KATRINA — St. Bernard Parish commemorates the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the parish's recovery with a memorial service, 9:00 a.m. Location: Shell Beach Monument. Location: Shell Beach, bank of Mississippi River Gulf Outlet, 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Location: Val Riess Complex, 1101 Magistrate St., Chalmette.
Aug. 29 – KATRINA-COMMEMORATION — West Jefferson Medical Center commemorates 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, 11:00 a.m. Location: West Jefferson Medical Center, front lawn, 1101 Medical Center Blvd., Marrero.
Aug. 29 – KATRINA – COMMEMORATION II — New Orleans City Council District E Councilman James A. Gray II invites all to a 10th anniversary Katrina Commemoration. U.S. Reps. Nancy Pelosi and Cedric Richmond are among the speakers on the program. A silent procession to the Katrina Monument (Tennessee and Reynes Streets) for a wreath-laying ceremony will be held along with the Lower Ninth Ward Resilience Festival, 11:00 a.m. Location: Pete Sanchez Community Center, 1616 Caffin Ave.,
Aug. 29 – KATRINA – PARADE — As part of the Katrina 10 commemorations, the Foundation for Louisiana will co-host traditional second line parades:
5:15 p.m. – Location: Booker T. Washington High School, 1201 S. Roman St., New Orleans.
5:30 p.m. – Location: Louis Armstrong Park (corner of Basin and S. Peters streets), New Orleans.
The two parades will meet at Charity Hospital then march to an event at the Smoothie King Center, New Orleans. When that event ends, the parades will march to a public block party, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Location: Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans.
