NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Associated Press Louisiana Daybook for Friday, June 19.
COMEBACK COMMUNITIES — NeighborWorks America concludes its two-day summit designed to identify, explore, celebrate and nurture strong resilient communities. Participants will join residents for a day of service, including park cleanup, home repairs and planting, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Location: Werner Playground, 4650 Werner Ave., New Orleans.
LSU BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — Committees of the LSU Board of Supervisors meet, 10:00 a.m. Full board meets after last committee meeting. Location: LSU-Alexandria, Brumfield Caffey Annex Ballroom, 195 Middleton Dr., Alexandria.
ATTORNEY GENERAL – FLOODING — Representatives from Attorney General Buddy Caldwell's office will be in Caddo Parish to assist residents affected by recent flooding, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Location: Lakeside Community Park, 2200 Milam St., Shreveport.
BRIDGE DEDICATION — Ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Frank Davis "Naturally N'Awlins" Bridge, formally known as the Twin Spans, which connects Slidell to New Orleans, 11:00 a.m. Location: St. Tammany Fishing Pier, 54001 E. Howze Beach Rd., Slidell.
THIS WEEKEND
June 20 – HEALTH FAIR — LSU Health New Orleans' Human Development Center hosts a free community health fair, with screenings for cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure, BMI and developmental issues, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Location: Clara's Little Lamb Preschool Academy, 1871 Farragut St., New Orleans.
June 20 – ATTORNEY GENERAL – FLOODING — Representatives from Attorney General Buddy Caldwell's office will be in Bossier Parish to assist residents affected by recent flooding, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Location: Bossier Sheriff's Office Viking Drive Substation, 2510 Viking Dr., Bossier City.
June 20 – CELEBRATING FATHERS — Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre and Parish President Charlotte Randolph invite the public to a free event designed to celebrate fathers as part of the HUD's National Father's Day initiative, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Location: Rev. Lloyd Wallace Center, 3603 Highway 308, Raceland.
