NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Associated Press Louisiana Daybook for Friday, February 12, 2016.
Friday, Feb. 12 – City of New Orleans hosts the 6th STRIVE New Orleans graduation ceremony, 10:00 a.m. STRIVE NOLA connects disadvantaged job-seekers to employment opportunities through skills training and supportive services and is part of Mayor Landrieu’s Economic Opportunity Strategy.
Location: New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans.
Friday, Feb. 12 – Eight students graduate from the Hudson Thomas Program, a partnership between New Orleans Works, Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System and Delgado Community College teaching literacy and computer skills to incumbent entry-level employees.
Location: Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System, 2400 Canal St., New Orleans.
Friday, Feb. 12 – Louisiana Public Broadcasting announces the winners of the 2016 Louisiana Young Heroes Awards
Friday, Feb. 12 – Chris Brown performs his Valentines Royalty Concert featuring Omarion and August Alsina, 8:00 p.m.
Location: Smoothie King Center, 1501 Dave Dixon Dr., New Orleans.
THIS WEEKEND
Saturday, Feb. 13 – One hundred volunteers from 40 of America's electric cooperatives join with Rebuilding Together New Orleans to make repairs for five homeowners, including four military veteran families, in the New Orleans' Gentilly and Carrollton neighborhoods, 8:30 a.m. Events at: 4714 S. Anthony St., New Orleans, and 1723 Dante St., New Orleans.
Location: New Orleans
