Metairie Events Calendar: See What's Happening This Week

Metairie LA

09 August, 2021

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METAIRIE, LA — Want for a family outing? See what's new on your Metairie Patch community calendar. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week. Want to see your event in the next roundup? You can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this week in and near Metairie: "Powerful by Faith!" Convention - Fifth of Six Installments When: Monday, August 9th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Virtual (free online at jw.org) What: Breaking a century-old tradition in the name of health and safety, the largest convention organization in the world has moved its annual in-person event to a virtual format for the second time in as many years, canceling nearly 6,000 conventions in 240 lands. For over 50 years... Learn More Gaynell Brady Talks About African American Genealogy When: Monday, August 9th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Jefferson Parish Library What: Event listing from Jefferson Parish Library: Monday, August 9 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMGaynell Brady will lead a free genealogical presentation focusing on African American heritage at 6 p.m., Monday, Aug. 9, and via video conference online. Visit www.jplibrary.net/adults for more d... Learn More The Gem & Mineral Society of Louisiana, Inc. When: Monday, August 9th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Jefferson Parish Library What: Event listing from Jefferson Parish Library: Monday, August 9 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMConducting monthly business meeting with the purpose of educating the public on Earth Science, Gems, and Minerals and the art of lapidary. http://la.evanced.info/jefferson/lib/eventsignup.asp?ID=5... Learn More Total Joint Program Knee - East Jefferson General Hospital When: Tuesday, August 10th at 11:00 a.m. Where: East Jefferson General Hospital What: Event listing from East Jefferson General Hospital: Tuesday, August 10 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMEast Jefferson General Hospital's Total Joint Replacement Program is available to patients having hip or knee replacement surgery. The preoperative teaching class is designed to hel... Learn More Beginner Computer Skills - Jefferson Parish Library When: Tuesday, August 10th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Jefferson Parish Library What: Event listing from Jefferson Parish Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMMINDS stands for Mouse, Internet, Navigation, and Digital Self-Sufficiency. It is the first level in basic computer skills courses in JPLÂ�s computer training program. =0D=0A=0D=0AMINDS in B... Learn More Old Metairie Garden Club - Old Metairie Branch Library When: Tuesday, August 10th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Old Metairie Branch Library What: Event listing from Old Metairie Branch Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PMBoard Meeting http://la.evanced.info/jefferson/lib/eventsignup.asp?ID=51403 Learn More Education Committee Meeting - Jefferson Chamber of Commerce When: Wednesday, August 11th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Jefferson Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Jefferson Chamber of Commerce: Wednesday, August 11 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AMPlease RSVP to Brookley Valencia at [email protected] if you plan to attend. All Chamber members are welcome to attend. Learn More New Orleans Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution When: Wednesday, August 11th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Old Metairie Branch Library What: Event listing from Old Metairie Branch Library: Wednesday, August 11 from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PMBusiness http://la.evanced.info/jefferson/lib/eventsignup.asp?ID=53064 Learn More Gateway To Serenity AFG - East Bank Regional Library When: Wednesday, August 11th at 12:00 p.m. Where: East Bank Regional Library What: Event listing from East Bank Regional Library: Wednesday, August 11 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PMWeekly Meeting http://la.evanced.info/jefferson/lib/eventsignup.asp?ID=53043 Learn More Virtual Kindergarten Orientation - Ella Dolhonde Elementary School When: Wednesday, August 11th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Ella Dolhonde Elementary School What: Event listing from Ella Dolhonde Elementary School: Wednesday, August 11 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMAttention Kindergarten parents! Our Kindergarten teachers will be hosting a virtual orientation on Wednesday, August 11 at 12 PM. They will do a short presentation and will answer ... Learn More Golden Crescent Toastmasters - Jefferson Parish Library When: Wednesday, August 11th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Jefferson Parish Library What: Event listing from Jefferson Parish Library: Wednesday, August 11 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PMGolden Crescent Toastmasters is a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills. Free of charge and open to the public. All skill levels welcome. h... Learn More Dolhonde PreK and K Boys 1st Day - Ella Dolhonde Elementary School When: Thursday, August 12th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Ella Dolhonde Elementary School What: Event listing from Ella Dolhonde Elementary School: Thursday, August 12 (all day) Learn More First Student Days (Grades PK/K) - Phoebe Hearst School When: Thursday, August 12th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Phoebe Hearst School What: Event listing from Phoebe Hearst School: Thursday, August 12 through Friday, August 13Students in grades pre-kindergarten and kindergarten start the 2021-2022 school year on either August 12 or 13. Please check with your school for which day your child will start. Learn More Introduction to Internet - Jefferson Parish Library When: Thursday, August 12th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Jefferson Parish Library What: Event listing from Jefferson Parish Library: Thursday, August 12 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMThis class is a basic introduction to the Internet. We cover topics such as connecting to the internet, the features of a web browser, using a search engine and basic terminology. ItÂ�s not... Learn More Scifi And Fantasy Writers' Group - Jefferson Parish Library When: Thursday, August 12th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Jefferson Parish Library What: Event listing from Jefferson Parish Library: Thursday, August 12 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMThe purpose of the group is to encourage local writers to create works of fiction based on science fiction, fantasy and horror themes. Participants submit manuscripts to be critiqued by oth... Learn More Dolhonde PreK and K Girls 1st Day - Ella Dolhonde Elementary School When: Friday, August 13th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Ella Dolhonde Elementary School What: Event listing from Ella Dolhonde Elementary School: Friday, August 13 (all day) Learn More Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting: InclusivCare When: Friday, August 13th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Jefferson Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Jefferson Chamber of Commerce: Friday, August 13 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMPlease join us as we celebrate the grand opening of InclusivCare's new Marrero location with a ribbon cutting! Learn More Raphael Semmes Chapter UDC - Old Metairie Branch Library When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Old Metairie Branch Library What: Event listing from Old Metairie Branch Library: Saturday, August 14 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PMMeeting http://la.evanced.info/jefferson/lib/eventsignup.asp?ID=51593 Learn More POSTPONED - JPL Comic Con 2021 - Jefferson Parish Library When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Jefferson Parish Library What: Event listing from Jefferson Parish Library: Saturday, August 14 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PMJPLÂ�s Comic Con 2021 will feature crafts, a scavenger hunt, a trivia contest, games, and more! Cosplay is strongly encouraged. http://la.evanced.info/jefferson/lib/eventsignup.asp?ID=52951 Learn More Comic Con Support - IT - Jefferson Parish Library When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Jefferson Parish Library What: Event listing from Jefferson Parish Library: Saturday, August 14 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PMComic Con Support - IT http://la.evanced.info/jefferson/lib/eventsignup.asp?ID=53149 Learn More Theosophy and Self Transformation Discussion Group When: Saturday, August 14th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Jefferson Parish Library What: Event listing from Jefferson Parish Library: Saturday, August 14 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMThe Theosophy and Self-Transformation Discussion Group encourages a general understanding of the key ideas from Western and Eastern schools of philosophy, the latest theories and trends in ... Learn More The Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular - Jefferson Performing Arts Center When: Saturday, August 14th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Jefferson Performing Arts Center What: Event listing from Jefferson Performing Arts Center: Saturday, August 14 at 4:30 PMDetails Paramount's Laser Spectacular is the smash hit multi-media laser and light show featuring the Original Master Recordings of Pink Floyd. The… More https://www.facebook.com/events/29275013... Learn More Check out all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Metairie Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.