Entries from January 2008
Wow! There are so many things happening in the next few days on the West Bank, I hardly know where to start. Let’s jump right in…
Algiers Ferry – Mardi Gras Schedule
The Crescent City Connection has announced the Algiers/Canal Street ferry schedule for Mardi Gras. No vehicles will be allowed after 1 pm through Monday and all day on Mardi Gras day.
Gretna Farmer’s Market
Saturday, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. 301 Huey P. Long Ave at the Gretna Market. Once you have picked up your fresh produce, head on over to…
Pawdi Gras
The Plaquemines Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) is holding its annual canine parade for dogs (and owners too!) on Saturday. Registration for the parade is at 10 am at Gretna City Hall, followed by a costume contest (dogs only) at 10:30. The parade starts at 11 am. Come out and support this wonderful group that operates a no kill shelter in Belle Chasse.
Krewe of NOMTOC
Rolling through Algiers, New Orleans Most Talked Of Club kicks off their 2008 parade at 10:45 am. See the entire parade route here. I’ll be with the Krewe of Choctaw folks tailgating in front of J&K Bar & Grill…hope to see you there!
West Bank Lundi Gras
The City of Gretna is holding its annual Lundi Gras celebration on Monday from 5-10 pm at the Gretna Market. Royalty from several West Bank krewes will be in 
attendance with entertainment provided by Marcia Ball, Foret Tradition and Benny Grunch and the Bunch. Food and drinks will be available for sale. This is always a fun event and the covered market place is perfect if the weather doesn’t cooperate!
West Bank Mardi Gras
Back to Gretna on Fat Tuesday for the Krewe of Grela, rolling at 11 am. See the parade route here. HEADS UP! I have it from a super secret source that there will be a new krewe making its debut right behind Grela. Be there to find out for yourself.
When parading over the next few days, please be safe. Don’t drink and drive and take just a moment to review these great Mardi Gras safety rules from the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office.
I hope everyone has a great weekend and a Happy Mardi Gras!
Dog photo from flickr
Categories: Local events and activities · Mardi Gras
Tagged: west bank mardi gras
Relocating to a new city is full of challenges and one of the biggest is what job opportunities are available in your field. Are you considering moving to New Orleans, LA? Perhaps your next military relocation is to NAS JRB New Orleans and your spouse will be looking for a job in the area. Or maybe you have visited before, fallen under the magical spell of this historic city and feel her pulling you to return…not as a visitor, but as a resident.
Each year, City Business, a well respected New Orleans business periodical, polls employees throughout the metropolitan area to determine the best of the best – employers, that is. Here are the most recent top 20 winners along with links to their websites.
Legal
Accounting/Financial
Software and Technology Solutions
Energy and Oilfield Companies
Communications
Consulting
Construction
Health Care and Related Industries
Other
The complete list: 2007 Best Places to Work in New Orleans
Obviously, the health care and legal communities are some of the most terrific and highly regarded employers in the region. I’m sure that this is greatly influenced by the prestigious educational institutions located in and around the New Orleans area, such as Tulane University and the LSU School of Nursing.
As the recovery and revitalization the New Orleans region continues, I’d like to welcome you to my hometown and my city. New Orleans – Proud to Call It Home!
When buying or selling a home on the West Bank of New Orleans or relocating to the New Orleans West Bank, you deserve local expertise and advice. Lisa Heindel provides full time, professional real estate services to buyer, sellers and military transferees in Algiers, Algiers Point, Belle Chasse, Gretna, Terrytown, Harvey, Marrero, Westwego and more.
Copyright 2008. Lisa Heindel, All rights reserved.
Categories: Military News · New Orleans Relocations · Relocating to the West Bank
Tagged: military relocations to new orleans, relocating to new orleans, top places to work in new orleans
When a family is relocated, there are the typical concerns. What are the best neighborhoods? Where will the kids go to school? Where is the nearest grocery store, oil change place and pharmacy?
At the top of the list for many families is also the location of their new place of 
worship. The New Orleans area has that party town reputation, but there is much more to the city than that. If you are considering a move to the New Orleans area, I hope you have the time to visit one of the many churches right here in our friendly Algiers community. Attend a service or two and find the right fit for your and your family – it’s a great way to meet your new neighbors and make some friends.
Catholic Churches in Algiers, LA
Methodist Churches in Algiers, LA
Lutheran Churches in Algiers, LA
Episcopal Churches in Algiers, LA
- St. Philip’s Episcopal Church
- Mount Olivet Episcopal Church
Presbyterian Churches in Algiers, LA
- Woodland Presbyterian Church
Baptist Churches in Algiers, LA
- Oak Park Baptist Church
- Calvary Baptist Church
- Second Nazarine Baptist Church of Algiers
Other Churches in Algiers, LA
- DeGaulle Drive Church of Christ
- Love Outreach Christian Center
- Westside Christian Church
- United Seventh Day Adventist
- Algiers Assembly of God
- Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall
- Navigator’s Christian Fellowship
- Berean Bible Church www.bereannola.com
In addition to regular services, many of these churches have attached schools (such as St. Andrew and Calvary), offer Mother’s Day Out and youth and pre-school programs.
There are so many places of worship in Algiers that I’m sure I missed a few. If your church is not on this list, please contact me and I’ll be happy to add it. Or, if your church has a website that is not linked here, let me know and I’ll add that too!
When buying or selling a home on the West Bank of New Orleans or relocating to the New Orleans West Bank, you deserve local expertise and advice. Lisa Heindel provides full time, professional real estate services to buyer, sellers and military transferees in Algiers, Algiers Point, Belle Chasse, Gretna, Terrytown, Harvey, Marrero, Westwego and more. Get new West Bank Real Estate articles delivered to your emailWest Bank Relocation Information
West Bank Homes for Sale – Find a home for sale on the West Bank or other New Orleans metropolitan area.
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Copyright 2008. Lisa Heindel, All rights reserved.
Categories: Local events and activities
Tagged: Algiers Churches, Military News, relocating to Algiers, relocating to the West Bank of New Orleans
The Residence at Park Avenue: Luxury Townhouses on the West Bank of New Orleans in Harvey, Louisiana
I was lucky enough today to have a chance to visit one of the lovely, luxury townhouses at The Residence at Park Avenue in Harvey, LA. With a great location right off of Manhattan Blvd., this secure and gated community is a hidden gem right here on the West Bank of New Orleans. Drive through the gates and take a tour with me….
Some of the wonderful amenities in this fabulous neighborhood:
- Restricted and secure gated access
- Private clubhouse and exercise room
- Heated pool and hot tub
- Private courtyards
- Beautiful cobblestone paved sidewalks
- Reasonable home owner fees include lawn care
No cookie cutter townhouses here! Each unit has been custom finished to suit the owner while still fitting the style of the neighborhood.
Developed in 2003, there has historically been little turnover in The Residence community (the last unit sold was in 2006). There are some lucky buyers out there right now, though, with 3 units currently listed for sale – all for under $400,000. Each of these luxury townhomes has 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. Not your typical small townhouses, the available units have from 1,920 square feet of living area to over 2,300 finished square feet and garages tucked discreetly behind the units.
Are you ready to live in luxury? If you want to know more about The Residence at Park Avenue, give me a call and we can schedule your private showing today.
When buying or selling a home on the West Bank of New Orleans or relocating to the New Orleans West Bank, you deserve local expertise and advice. Lisa Heindel provides full time, professional real estate services to buyer, sellers and military transferees in Algiers, Algiers Point, Belle Chasse, Gretna, Terrytown, Harvey, Marrero, Westwego and more. Get new West Bank Real Estate articles delivered to your emailWest Bank Homes for Sale – Find a home for sale on the West Bank or other New Orleans metropolitan area.
Contact Lisa Heindel for help buying or selling your New Orleans area home
Free Online Home Evaluation of your New Orleans West Bank home
Copyright 2008. Lisa Heindel, All rights reserved.
Categories: Condos and Townhouses · Gated Communities · Harvey Real Estate · West Bank Neighborhood of the Week
Tagged: harvey la real estate for sale, harvey la townhouses, lisa heindel, the residence at park avenue
Despite the inclement weather on Friday that postponed the Krewe of Cleopatra, I still got to ride with the Krewe of Choctaw on Saturday. It was cold and misty in the morning as we headed to the breakfast provided by the great folks at Bennigan’s in Algiers to fill up on coffee, eggs, grits, bacon and sausage, biscuits and more. The face painter was busy making up the court members for their long awaited ride…
After breakfast, we were off to the parade route to load up the floats and get ready to ride. Controlled chaos best describes the scene when a parade is lining up. The face painter handled a line of krewe members who preferred a painted face to the masks. Floats were pulling into the correct positions. Bands lined the streets, practicing that one last time before beginning to march.
Finally, it was time to roll! As we rode through Terrytown and Gretna, the faithful parade goers who braved the weather were showered with throws from all of the floats.
It was an exhausting but spectacularly fun day!
Sunday morning dawned overcast, but by the time we made it to the parade route on General de Gaulle, the sun was shining just in time for the Marine Corps Band to march down the street.
After watching the court and other royalty pass by, we zipped over to Gretna for the Family Gras celebration. We arrived just in time to hear the end of Irma Thomas’ set. While waiting on the next performance, we grabbed a bite to eat and visited with friends that we ran into all over the street. At around 2 pm, Blake Shelton took to the stage and had a great response from the waiting crowd. I’m so glad that Gretna is participating in the Family Gras celebration and bringing it to the West Bank.
After the band finished, we met up with other friends to see the entire Krewe of Alla parade. With over 30 floats, it was a full afternoon. Whew….home to sleep and get ready for the coming week.
Happy Mardi Gras to everyone!
Categories: Mardi Gras
Tagged: west bank mardi gras
attendance with entertainment provided by Marcia Ball, Foret Tradition and Benny Grunch and the Bunch. Food and drinks will be available for sale. This is always a fun event and the covered market place is perfect if the weather doesn’t cooperate!
