NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Associated Press Louisiana Daybook for Friday, July 17.
SPECIAL EDUCATION — The Special Education Advisory Panel meets, 9:00 a.m. Location: Claiborne Building, Room 1-36 Thomas Jefferson Room, 1201 N. 3rd St., Baton Rouge.
CASSIDY – COPS CAMP — U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy will address the Baton Rouge Police Department Cops Care Community Summer Day Camp, 10:00 a.m. Location: Greater Mount Carmel Baptist Church, 1414 Sora St., Baton Rouge.
FULL BAPTIST CHURCH CONFERENCE — Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International Inc. concludes its 22nd Annual International Conference. Founder and Bishop Paul S. Morton will retire, turning over title of Presiding Bishop to Bishop Joseph W. Walker III, pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee. 7 p.m. evening worship with Bishop T.D. Jakes and musical guest Ledisi. Location: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans.
THIS WEEKEND
July 18 – HEALTH FAIR — LSU Health New Orleans Human Development Center hosts a free community health fair, featuring screenings for cholesterol, diabetes, blood pressure and BMI, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Location: McMilian's First Steps Child Care Development Center, 2601 S. Claiborne Ave., New Orleans.
July 18 – BACK TO SCHOOL RALLY — The New Orleans Public Library hosts a back to school rally and fun fest, with free food, health screening and school supplies, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Location: Main Library, 219 Loyola Ave. and Duncan Plaza, New Orleans.
July 18 – CEASEFIRE FESTIVAL — New Orleans host second annual CeaseFire Peace Festival aimed at ending the city's culture of violence, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Location: Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., between MLK Jr. Blvd. and Erato Street, New Orleans.
