NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Associated Press Louisiana Daybook for Friday, Nov. 11.
Friday, Nov. 11 – Veterans Day – Presidential Proclamation encourages Americans to recognize the valor and sacrifice of veterans through appropriate public ceremonies and private prayers and by observing two minutes of silence, calls on officials to display the U.S. flag and to participate in patriotic activities in their communities, and calls on Americans –including civic and fraternal organizations, places of worship, schools, and communities – to support the day with commemorative expressions and programs. President Barack Obama hosts breakfast at the White House to honor vets and their families, then visits Arlington National Cemetery to participate in a wreath-laying ceremony and deliver remarks.
Friday, Nov. 11 – City of New Orleans RFP Evaluation Committee meeting, 10:00 a.m.
Location: City Hall, 1300 Perdido St., New Orleans.
Friday, Nov. 11 – Kenner Acting Mayor Michael Sigur presides over Veteran’s Day ceremony, 11:00 a.m.
Location: City Hall complex, 1801 Williams Blvd., Kenner, LA.
Friday, Nov. 11 – Baton Rouge Community College honors nations veterans during commemoration of Veterans Day, 11:00 a.m.
Location: Baton Rouge Community College, 201 Community College Dr., Baton Rouge, LA.
Friday, Nov. 11 – New Orleans Recreation Development Commission hosts annual Cheer Competition, 6:00 p.m.
Location: Lyons Recreation Center, 624 Louisiana Ave., New Orleans.
THIS WEEKEND
Saturday, Nov. 12 – Wednesday, Nov. 16 – American Heart Association Scientific Sessions. Includes the Resuscitation Science Symposium and Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing Symposium.
Location: New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans.
