Metairie Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Week

Metairie LA

16 August, 2021

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METAIRIE, LA — Ready for a family outing? Hoping to spend a night out with friends? Patch has you covered with the latest upcoming events taking place this week in and around Metairie. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Hot tip: If you're hosting an event and want to see it 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 around Metairie: "Powerful by Faith!" Convention - Sixth of Six Installments When: Monday, August 16th 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 Butterfly Fall Migration - with Kathy McCrocklin When: Monday, August 16th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Jefferson Parish Library What: Event listing from Jefferson Parish Library: Monday, August 16 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMKathy McCrocklin, a retired school teacher and long-time member of the Master Gardeners of Greater New Orleans, will discuss the fall butterfly migration, and especially the one of monarch butter... Learn More Doctor Who Video Club - Jefferson Parish Library When: Monday, August 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Jefferson Parish Library What: Event listing from Jefferson Parish Library: Monday and August 16 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMDoctor Who is a cult favorite about the journeys a time-traveling eccentric. Members of the libraryÂ�s Doctor Who Video Club watch episodes and discuss them afterwards. Bob Sylvia hosts. http... Learn More Old Metairie Mystery Book Club - Old Metairie Branch Library When: Tuesday, August 17th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Old Metairie Branch Library What: Event listing from Old Metairie Branch Library: Tuesday, August 17 from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PMInformation to come. http://la.evanced.info/jefferson/lib/eventsignup.asp?ID=51729 Learn More Introduction to Microsoft Word 2 - Jefferson Parish Library When: Wednesday, August 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Jefferson Parish Library What: Event listing from Jefferson Parish Library: Wednesday, August 18 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMWe will look at various ways you can format a document such as changing font types and sizes, adjusting margins and text alignment. http://la.evanced.info/jefferson/lib/eventsignup.asp?I... Learn More Daughters of the American Revolution Francois Delery Chapter When: Wednesday, August 18th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Old Metairie Branch Library What: Event listing from Old Metairie Branch Library: Wednesday, August 18 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMMeeting http://la.evanced.info/jefferson/lib/eventsignup.asp?ID=53796 Learn More Youth Services Meeting - Jefferson Parish Library When: Wednesday, August 18th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Jefferson Parish Library What: Event listing from Jefferson Parish Library: Wednesday, August 18 from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PMYouth Services Meeting http://la.evanced.info/jefferson/lib/eventsignup.asp?ID=53457 Learn More JCYP Margarita Social at Los Jefes Grill When: Thursday, August 19th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Jefferson Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Jefferson Chamber of Commerce: Thursday, August 19 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMMargaritas, Careers, and Conversations! Join the Jefferson Chamber Young Professionals for a networking happy hour at Los Jefes Grill! This event is free to attend and you do not have ... Learn More St Jude Animal Rescue - Jefferson Parish Library When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Jefferson Parish Library What: Event listing from Jefferson Parish Library: Thursday, August 19 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PMOrganize Rescue Training http://la.evanced.info/jefferson/lib/eventsignup.asp?ID=53819 Learn More Fiction Writers' Group - Old Metairie Branch Library When: Thursday, August 19th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Old Metairie Branch Library What: Event listing from Old Metairie Branch Library: Thursday, August 19 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMThe purpose of the group is to encourage local writers to create works of fiction. Participants submit manuscripts to be critiqued by others in the group. Open to all levels. http://la.e... Learn More Introduction to PowerPoint 2 - Jefferson Parish Library When: Friday, August 20th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Jefferson Parish Library What: Event listing from Jefferson Parish Library: Friday, August 20 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMBuilding on what we learned in the Basic PowerPoint class here weÂ�ll look at how to create a photo album insert video and audio clips create sections and insert SmartArt. Take this class i... Learn More Job Hunting Today - Jefferson Parish Library When: Friday, August 20th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Jefferson Parish Library What: Event listing from Jefferson Parish Library: Friday, August 20 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMJob searching in the digital age can be overwhelming. Join us for a discussion of tips and techniques on finding and applying for jobs online as well as job-seeker programs and tools. We will... Learn More Ribbon Cutting: Mr. Nola's Glitter - Jefferson Chamber of Commerce When: Saturday, August 21st at 9:00 a.m. Where: Jefferson Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Jefferson Chamber of Commerce: Saturday, August 21 from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AMPlease join Mr. Nola's Glitter for a ribbon cutting at their new location! Mr. Nola's Glitter is a craft and hobby store based around all things sparkle!  Aside from over 500 variet... Learn More Starting Your Own Business Part 2 - Jefferson Parish Library When: Saturday, August 21st at 10:00 a.m. Where: Jefferson Parish Library What: Event listing from Jefferson Parish Library: Saturday, August 21 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMBecoming a business owner may be your dream, or due to changes in the job market, striking out on your own may be a necessity. Either way, you'll need tips to get you started.The speaker ... Learn More Check out more awesome local events, 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.