NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Associated Press Louisiana Daybook for Thursday, May 18.
Thursday, May. 18 – Veterans Affairs Department's Former Prisoners of War Advisory Committee meeting, 9:00 a.m.
Location: Southeast Louisiana VA Medical Center, 2400 Canal St., New Orleans, LA.
www.federalregister.gov/d/2017-08221
Thursday, May. 18 – New Orleans City Council meeting, 10:00 a.m. Agenda includes consideration of three ordinances pertaining to the improvement and maintenance of underground utilities and pavement, clarify certain processes relative sidewalks and curbs, and to require permits for the installation of driveways and sidewalks, consideration of motions pertaining to the potential construction of a new 89-bed prison facility limited to housing inmates needing medical or mental health treatment at the Orleans Parish Prison, consideration of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City, the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the French Quarter Management District for 'enhanced public safety', services and infrastructure in the French Quarter, and consideration of a resolution establishing the first Monday in the third week of May as NOLA Star Life Day to honor EMS workers.
Location: City Hall, 1300 Perdido St., New Orleans, LA.
Thursday, May. 18 – Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority meeting, 11:00 a.m.
Location: 6920 Franklin Ave, New Orleans, LA.
Thursday, May. 18 – Louisiana Stadium & Exposition District May Board meeting, 1:00 p.m.
Location: Mercedes-Benz Superdome, 1500 Sugar Bowl Dr., New Orleans, LA.
Thursday, May. 18 – Sunday, May. 21 – Association of Independent Information Professionals Annual Conference, for learning, networking, and professional development for independent information professionals.
Location: Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Convention Center, New Orleans, LA.
Thursday, May. 18 – Sunday, May. 21 – American Association for Public Opinion Research Annual Conference, event for public opinion and survey research professionals.
Location: Sheraton New Orleans, 500 Canal St., New Orleans, LA.
LATER THIS WEEK
Friday, May. 19 – Veterans Affairs Department's Former Prisoners of War Advisory Committee meeting, 9:00 a.m.
Location: Southeast Louisiana VA Medical Center, 2400 Canal St., New Orleans, LA.
www.federalregister.gov/d/2017-08221
Friday, May. 19 – Jefferson Chamber of Commerce hosts 20th Annual Crawfish Boil, presented by Cox Louisiana. The event features beer, wine, specialty desserts, and a spread of Cajun Cuisine, including fried catfish, jambalaya, and a shrimp and crab pasta, 5:30 p.m.
Location: 3421 North Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA.
