Livestream telethon-style event will benefit Metairie Humane Shelter
BY KAREN TAYLOR GIST Staff writer
Keeping the Metairie Humane Shelter running is pretty serious business. The all-volunteer, privately supported dog rescue currently is home to 33 canines, all of which need food, medicines, exercise, clean cages and a lot more. There are no paid workers, and the shelter is self-supporting On March 12, however, all those daily concerns will be swept aside for some very silly — and profitable — fun
From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Kris Rotonda will bring his Jordan’s Way Live!
National Tour to the no-kill shelter at 6213 Airline Drive in Metairie. The production is a livestreamed telethon that includes reality competitions and zany stunts. Think of it as a ‘60s-style Jerry Lewis telethon mixed with Nickelodeon “Slime Time,” as viewers on Facebook will see shelter employees and local personalities being dunked, hit with pies or put into the animal cages until enough money is raised to bail them out. The goal is to bring in $30,000, all of which will go directly to Metairie Humane.
Shelter vice president Jami Hirstius says Rotonda himself adds that certain something that accounts for his events’ popularity — and success in raising money for shelters all over the country “Don’t get me wrong — I can talk,” she said, “but this guy, the energy he brings is unbelievable.”
Rotonda started the livestream fundraising tour in honor of his late, beloved dog, Jordan, and to raise money for underfunded animal shelters
FROM TRASH TO ASH AND ALTARS
Call it the great New Orleans circle of life: We move from the over-the-top, life-affirming party of Mardi Gras, to Ash Wednesday, when we are abruptly reminded of our mortality and the need for penance. Coming soon is an event that falls between the two on the scale of joy and pain: the arrival of St. Joseph altars at churches around the metro area.
The Sicilian tradition recalls a drought that left people starving. They prayed for the intercession of St. Joseph. After the rains came, to show their gratitude to him, they prepared a table, constructed in the shape of a cross, with a special assortment of foods they had harvested. The food then was distributed to the less fortunate.
The traditions remind us that life is comprised of good and bad, but no matter which moment we’re in, we’re a community
The weather is starting to warm up, and with that will come the return of seasonal allergies. Humans are not the only ones affected; our pets, particularly dogs, are also susceptible to allergies. In fact, allergies are among the most prevalent conditions in dogs this time of year The scratching, paw licking, chewing, skin rashes and chronic ear infections are all signals that the itchy season has returned. Treatment options will vary based on the cause of a pet’s specific allergies and figuring out the culprit is half the battle. My dog, Romeo, has severe allergies, and getting to the bottom of his condition took nearly a year and a lot of trial and error Pets can experience various types of allergies, many of which have multiple triggers. In general, allergies show up in dogs in three ways: SKIN: The dog will itch and scratch. He may constantly chew and lick at his paws or may develop skin sores or lesions. Ear infections and yeast on the toenails are also signs of skin allergies.
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM: The dog will cough, sneeze, wheeze and may have nasal or eye discharge.
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM: The dog may vomit or have diarrhea. There are several common causes for allergies including:
CHAPELLE HIGH
8800 Veterans Memorial Blvd.,
St. in Kenner, with viewings on March 15, 3-6 p.m.; March 16, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; and March 19, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Meals will be
served March 19, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mary McAlister, (504) 669-0120, www.olphla.net OUR LADY OF PROMPT SUCCOR SCHOOL: In the cafeteria at 531 Avenue A in Westwego. March 19, After 8 a.m. Mass in the church, viewing with meals will be held 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. or until food runs out. Grace Skinner (504) 583-2715, www.olpspanthers.org
ST. ANGELA MERICI CHURCH: Kern Center,901 Beverly Garden Drive in Metairie. March 18, 6-8 p.m., and March 19, 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. A candlelight rosary will be held
March 18, 7 p.m. Blessing and the Tupa Tupa will be held March 19 at 10:30 a.m. Meals will be served 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (504) 371-2101, stangela.org/ ST. ANN CHURCH AND NATIONAL SHRINE: 3601 Transcontinental Drive in Metairie, in the Ministry Center on Loveland Street. March 16, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 6-7 p.m.; March 18, noon-8 p.m.; and March 19, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. A spaghetti lunch will be served March 16, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., in the cafeteria. Kay Boutte (504) 455-7071, stannchurchandshrine.org
ST. BENILDE CHURCH: 1901 Division
St. in Metairie. March 19, with a blessing at 9 a.m. and viewing 9 a.m.-5 p.m. stbenilde.org
ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA CHURCH: 105 Bonnabel Blvd. in Metairie. March 19, with a blessing at 9:30 a.m. and viewing 10 a.m.6 p.m. (504) 835-9343, https://scschurch.com
ST. CLEMENT OF ROME CHURCH: 4317 Richland Ave. in Metairie. A blessing with viewing will be
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POLLEN: Pollen is what triggers Romeo’s allergies. An allergic reaction to pollen can cause swelling and itching. A dog’s skin may become flaky and dry, and this in turn can cause excessive scratching. The feet are especially sensitive, and a dog may lick or chew on his feet to try to alleviate the itching.
Constant licking of the groin area, rubbing of the face, inflamed ears, recurrent ear
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PROVIDED PHOTO
Kris Rotonda,or Jordan’s Way Live!, with the Metairie Humane Shelter’s Jami Hirstius.
PRESS PHOTO BY JACK BROOK
STAFF PHOTO BY CHRIS GRANGER
A moment of quiet contemplation after receiving ashes during Ash Wednesday services at St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans.
STAFF PHOTO BY DAVID GRUNFELD
The 2024 St. Joseph Altar at St Joseph Catholic Church in Gretna.
infections, recurrent hot spots, and sometimes respiratory problems, including wheezing and coughing, are all symptoms of this allergy If the dog has an allergic reaction to pollen, it is best to keep him indoors as much as possible to limit contact with the pollen. A nice bath with an oatmeal shampoo can help soothe the symptoms.
FLEAS: As the weather heats up, fleas will soon return in full force. If a dog is allergic to fleas, just one bite can cause severe itching and swelling of the affected area. Dogs may scratch, lick or chew the bites, often resulting in open sores and loss of hair in that area. Flea treatments will kill the fleas. However, the entire environment must be treated as well, as these pests can
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across the country It’s brought in over $11 million since its start in 2019. Rotonda will hit 17 shelters this time out. Metairie Humane, which houses small dogs, is the only one in Louisiana “We take in abused, abandoned and owner-surrendered dogs,” Hirstius explained. “Some are pulled from the parish shelter and several other shelters throughout the state.” She learned about Jordan’s Way last year “He (Rotonda) was asking people to submit names of rescues,
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held March 18 at 6:30 p.m. On March 19, viewing is 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Katie Fabian at kfabian@scrparish.org, www. scrparish.org
ST. CLETUS CHURCH: St. Jerome Hall at the church, 3600 Claire Ave. in Gretna. March 18 at 6:30 p.m. followed by a rosary. Viewing will be held March 19, with food served 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. or until food runs out. Bill Landry (504) 909-1685, stcletuschurch.com
ST. FRANCIS VILLA ASSISTED LIVING: 10411 Jefferson Highway in River Ridge. On March 19, a blessing will be given at 10:30 a.m. with viewing 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Pasta Milanese and artichoke casserole will be served to the public 2-5 p.m. (504) 738-1060, stfrancisvilla.com
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH: School auditorium at 215 Betz Place in Metairie. Viewing March 18-19, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 19, the Tupa Tupa will be after 8 a.m. Mass, with meals served 11 a.m.-2 p.m. church.stfrancisxavier.com
ST. JOACHIM CHURCH: 5505 Barataria Blvd. in Marrero. Viewing March 19, 9 a.m.6 p.m. www.stjoachimmarrero.org
ST. JOHN PAUL II CHURCH: Parish Hall at 6851 River Road in Waggaman. A blessing will be held March 18, 6:10 p.m. On March 19, viewing begins at 11:15 a.m. Tupa Tupa with viewing and meals noon6 p.m. Ray Milligan (504) 7229943, jpiiwestbank.org
ST. JOSEPH CHURCH AND SHRINE ON THE WESTBANK: 610 Sixth St. (gym at corner of 7th and Newton streets) in Gretna. Rosary and prayer service will be held March 18, 5 p.m., with viewing until 7 p.m. Blessing and the Tupa Tupa will be held March 19 after 10 a.m. Mass, with viewing and meals 12 noon-4 p.m. Debbie Swiler (504) 722-5958, stjosephgretna.com
ST. PHILIP NERI PARISH AND SCHOOL: Parishioners’ Center at 6500 Kawanee Ave. in Metairie. March 19, public viewing 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and a blessing at 10 a.m. Children’s story time will be held at 4 p.m., living rosary at 4:30 p.m. and community dinner at 5-7 p.m. Crystal Vaccaro, (504) 4506258; spnparish.net
ST. RITA CHURCH: 7100 Jefferson Highway in Harahan. Viewing is open March 19, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., with a bless-
reside in the carpet and reinfect the dog upon contact. Giving pets a monthly flea preventive year-round is crucial to keeping them free of fleas
FOOD: Food allergy symptoms include itching of the face, feet, trunk, limbs and anal areas, ear infections that are often yeast-related and skin infections that may go away with antibiotics but then recur as soon as the antibiotic is completed In some cases, dogs with true food allergies may have increased bowel movements and soft stool. Getting to the bottom of a food allergy takes patience.
CONTACT: This is a less common allergic reaction that happens when a pet comes into contact with certain materials such as carpets, cleaners or plastic. Symptoms of a contact allergy include red itchy bumps or blisters on the belly, feet, or muzzle and can result in intense scratching and hair loss. Romeo has occasionally had an allergic reaction to carpet and other mate-
and a whole bunch of people submitted us. He came last year with only five days’ notice, but we pulled it off. The goal was to raise $15,000, and we raised $25,000 in three hours. When he left he said, ‘I’m coming back next year and you’ll be able to knock it out of the park.’
“So they got back in touch. It was going to be during the snowpocalypse (in January), so we pushed it back.”
Part of the benefit of more planning time, however is getting to round up well-known locals to help out, increasing visibility in the community So on March 12, David Mutter, owner of Doerr Furniture, will take a pie in the face after $8,000 comes in.
ing at 9:15 a.m. and meals 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Alden Ross (504) 577-4612, stritaharahan. com
SPANO FAMILY ST. JOSEPH ALTAR: 1721 Robin Drive in Marrero. Mary Hennegan Spano, along with family and friends, will host a viewing for the general public March 19, noon to 6 p.m.
ORLEANS ALL SAINTS CHURCH: 1441 Teche St. Altar viewings on March 15 are 5-7 p.m.; March 16, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; March 17-18, 7 a.m.-1 p.m.; and March 19, 7 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Mass, followed by meals in the Parish Hall, 7-8 p.m. (504) 3618835, allsaintschurchnola.org
BLESSED FRANCIS XAVIER SEELOS PARISH: 3037 Dauphine St. Viewing is March 18 and 19, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 19, a noon blessing will be followed with to-go meals. seeloschurchno.org
BROTHER MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL: James. B. Branton Chapel at the school, 4401 Elysian Fields Ave. On March 18, the blessing will be at 3 p.m., with the altar open until 6 p.m. On March 19, the altar is open 8 a.m.-6 p.m. (504) 283-1561, www.brothermartin. com
CABRINI HGH SCHOOL: The Elenian Club will host the altar at the school’s Sacred Heart Chapel, 1400 Moss St. in New Orleans. Viewing March 15 is 9 a.m.-5 p.m. On March 16, viewing is 9 a.m.-3 p.m. cabrinihigh.com/ DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL: In the lobby at 5300 St. Charles Ave. on March 19. A blessing will be given at 7:50 a.m., with viewing 8 a.m.-4 p.m. communications@DeLaSalleNola. com, delasallenola.com
HISTORIC BK HOUSE & GARDENS: 1113 Chartres St. March 20-21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Each visitor will be given a traditional prayer card, an Italian cookie, blessed bread and a lucky bean. www.bkhouse.org
HOLY SPIRIT CHURCH: Allen Roy Life Center at 6201 Stratford Place in Algiers. Viewing on March 18 is 4-8 p.m. On March 19, St. Joseph Mass will be held at 2:15 p.m. in the church, followed by the Tupa Tupa in the center at 3 p.m. Viewing and meals will be 3:30-8 p.m. (504) 394-5492, holyspiritchurchnola.org
MOUNT CARMEL ACADEMY: 7027 Milne Blvd. in Cafe Campbell. A blessing will be given at 8 a.m. March 19, with viewing until 5 p.m. sburas@ mcacubs.org, www.mcacubs. com
rials when we travel with him and stay in a condo, cabin, etc. Allergies can be tricky Working with your vet or even a specialist is important to getting a proper diagnosis and treatment plan, and it may take several experiments and periods of “wait and see” to get to the root cause of a dog’s specific allergies.
Events
MARCH 15: Petsmart adoption event for ARNO from noon to 4 p.m. at 6851 Veterans Blvd., Metairie. Meet adorable puppies and dogs. All approved adopters will receive a coupon book from Petsmart and a new bed from ARNO. For more information, email adopt@animalrescueneworleans.org.
Traci D. Howerton is the volunteer manager for Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO), a nonprofit, volunteer-based, no-kill shelter. For more information on ARNO, visit
At $25,000, Jefferson Parish council member Deano Bonano gets in the dunk tank. At $30,000, Kenner Police Chief Keith Conley takes over the seat If they don’t make at least $27,000, Hirstius will have her head shaved.
And those are the relatively neat events.
“It’s the fastest three hours I’ve ever done anything with,” Hirstius said, referring back to the 2024 fundraiser “We were funky by end of day, with eggs crashed on us, slime. They put a bowl of something on your lap and you have to throw it on the person behind you. Slime, spaghetti, eggs, flour ...” In February, the shelter spon-
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE/ SHRINE OF ST. JUDE: 411 N. Rampart St. On March 18, Tupa Tupa will be held at 5-6 p.m. March 19, a blessing will be held after 7 a.m. Mass with viewing until 5 p.m. judeshrine.com
OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY CHURCH: Vincent Hall at 1342 Moss St. March 15, the blessing with viewing will begin after 4 p.m. Vigil Mass. March 16 viewing is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and March 19, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Nick Scramuzza (504) 4838168, www.olr-nola.org
ST. ALPHONSUS PARISH/ ST. MARY’S ASSUMPTION
CHURCH: 923 Josephine
St. March 19-24. On March 19, the altar will be open 8 a.m.-2 p.m., with a blessing at 11 a.m. followed by 11:30 a.m. Mass. March 20-21, viewings through the Seelos Shrine of the church will be held 9 a.m.-2 p.m. On March 22, Vigil Mass will be held at 4 p.m. On March 23, altar food will be dispersed for all to enjoy following the 12:30 p.m. Spanish Mass. (504) 522-6748, stalphonsusno.com
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI
CHURCH: 631 State St. Viewing is 8 a.m.-8 p.m. March 19, with blessing at 6 p.m. Caroline Toso (504) 891-4479, stfrancisuptown.com
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
CHURCH: Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. The blessing will be held March 19 at 9 a.m. with viewing until 5 p.m. Ann Moll (504) 392-8784, goldensteeple.com
ST. JOSEPH CHURCH: 1802
Tulane Ave. March 19, with Mass at noon, followed by a blessing. Public viewing is 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. (504) 522-3186, stjosephchurch-no. org
BAKHITA
ST. JOSEPHINE
CHURCH: 3501 N. Miro St. March 15 for Mass at 4 p.m., altar blessing and meals served 5-6 p.m. On March 16, Mass will be held at 10 a.m. with an altar blessing, and meals will be served 11 a.m.noon. sjbnola.org
ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE
CHURCH: St. Paul’s Chapel, 6828 Chef Menteur Highway. March 19, blessing at 8 a.m. and viewing 8:30 a.m.5:30 p.m. www.stpaultheapostlechurch-nola.org
ST. RITA CHURCH: 2729
Lowerline St. March 19, with a blessing after 7 a.m. Mass and viewing until 6 p.m. office@stritanola.com, www stritanola.com
ST. CHARLES
OUR LADY OF THE HOLY
ROSARY CHURCH: Friends of St. Joseph Food Pantry at
sored a comparatively tame spaghetti dinner to raise money It was very successful, but Hirstius wants to remind people that cash goes quickly “We cleared a little over $8,000. I ordered heartworm prevention the other day for three months, and it was $3,000. Our vet bill yearly is $150,000.
“We charge $250 to adopt a dog. It costs $400 to spay/neuter, give vaccines and heartworm tests to get them ready for adoption.”
The event will stream on Metairie Humane’s Facebook page.
Other upcoming events include: JACK’S 8th BIRTHDAY BASH AND FISH
FRY: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. March 22 at St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church, 6017 Camphor St. in Metairie. Dinners, $16, include fried
the church, 1 Rectory Lane in Hahnville. On March 15, a blessing followed by the Tupa Tupa will be part of the viewing, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. On March 16, viewing will be open after each Mass and until 5 p.m. On March 19, viewing is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Janel Pizzolato (985) 783-1199, olhrhahnville. org
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA
CHURCH: Community Activities Building, 234 Angus Drive in Luling. The blessing is March 16 at noon. Viewings are March 16, noon-3 p.m.; March 17 and 18, 9 a.m.3 p.m.; and March 19, 6 a.m.6 p.m. Meals will be served at noon until food runs out. (985) 785-8885, stanthonyluling.org ST. CHARLES BORROMEO
catfish, homemade apple coleslaw, mac & cheese, a birthday cupcake, and a drink. See www metairiehumane.org.
ADOPTION EVENT: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 29 at the Spring Garden and Pet Show at Destrehan Plantation,13034 River Road in Destrehan. Come meet some of our adorable, adoptable, small dogs who want to find their own forever, loving family ALUMNI ADOPTION REUNION: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. April 26 on the grounds of St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church, 6017 Camphor St. in Metairie. This event will be outdoors, so all adopted alums can attend with their humans. Lunch plates of homemade pastalaya will be $14 per plate. Open to all.
CHURCH: Old auditorium, 13396 River Road in Destrehan. The blessing is March 16, 8:45 a.m., with viewing until 2 p.m. Viewing on March 19 is 8:45 a.m.-6 p.m. Mary Engler, hscblittleredchurch.org
ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CHURCH: Parish Hall, 15405 U.S. 90 in Paradis. The blessing is March 16, noon, followed by viewing and meals until 2 p.m. Sherryl Folse (504) 852-2866, stmichaelparadis. org
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ASCENSION OF OUR LORD CHURCH: Piovan Parish Hall, 1900 Greenwood Drive in LaPlace. On March 15, the blessing will be given after 4 p.m. Mass, with viewing 5-7 p.m. On March 16, viewing is 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. (985) 6522615, aolparish.org ST. HUBERT CHURCH:
MORE PARADES AND PARTIES
ST. JOSEPH’S DAY PARADE: The Italian American St Joseph Society parade will include floats, bands and marching groups parading through the CBD and French Quarter on March 22, 6 p.m., starting and ending at the intersection of Convention Center Boulevard and Poydras Street in New Orleans. italianamericansociety.org.
ST. PATRICK’S EVENTS
ST. PATRICK’S DAY CLASSIC: The twomile family-friendly run will be held March 16, beginning at 10 a.m., on Metairie Road. The run, a qualifying event for the 2025 Crescent City Classic 10K, begins at Gennaro’s, 3206 Metairie Road in Metairie, and ends with a postrace party Ages 5 and under are free runsignup.com.
OLD METAIRIE IRISH FESTIVAL: The free event will take place March 14 on Metairie Road under the Causeway overpass. The family-friendly festival features food, drinks, live music and more. www.stpatricksdaymetairie com.
IRISH CHANNEL ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE: The Irish Channel St. Patrick’s Day Club’s parade will be March 15, with a noon Mass at St. Mary’s Assumption Church, 923 Josephine St. in New Orleans. The parade starts at 1 p.m. at the corner of Magazine and Felicity streets, ending at Jackson Avenue and Magazine. www.irishchannelno.org.
ST. PATRICK PARADE OF JEFFERSON: The Metairie parade will be held at noon March 16 at 41st Street and Severn, ending at Canal Street, with more than 100 units featuring marching groups, floats and trucks.
DOWNTOWN IRISH CLUB PARADE: The parade has a new route on March 17, 7 p.m. The pre-party begins at 4 p.m. at the Marigny Brasserie, 640 Frenchmen St. in New Orleans, and the after party is at Ugly Dog Salon & BBQ, 401 Andrew Higgins Blvd., starting at 10 p.m. www. downtownirishclub.com.
BLOCK PARTY: The Irish Channel St Patrick’s Day Club’s party benefiting St. Michael Special School will be March 17, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., at Annunciation Playground, 1501-1539 Chippewa St. in New Orleans. www.irishchannelno.org.
ST. PATRICK’S PARADE COMMITTEE OF JEFFERSON INC. GALA: The post parade celebration gala and awards ceremony will be held March 29 at The Ridgeway of Old Metairie, 2431 Metairie Road. The event will feature an open bar/buffet, live music, live auctions and more Tickets start at $100
ITALIAN PARADE
ST. JOSEPH’S DAY PARADE: The Italian American St Joseph Society parade will include floats, bands and marching groups parading through the CBD and French Quarter on March 22, 6 p.m., starting and ending at the intersection of Convention Center Boulevard and Poydras Street in New Orleans. italianamericansociety.org.
JEFFERSON PARISH
CHRIST THE KING: Dinners at the church, 535 Deerfield Road in Terrytown, will be served March 14, 21, 28, April 4 and 11, 5-7:30 p.m. The menu varies each week. (504) 361-1500 christkingterrytown.com.
DIVINE MERCY PARISH: KC Council 14822 will sell drive-thru dinners at the church, 4337 Sal Lentini Parkway in Kenner, on March 14, 21, 28, April 4 and 11, 3-7 p.m. or until sold out. Dinners are $15 a plate. April 11 menu will include a fried shrimp option. Drinks are $1. (504) 4676221 divinemercyparish.org.
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP: KC Stoulig Council 3528 will host dinners every Lenten Friday except Good Friday, 4-7 p.m., at the church, 1908 Short St. in Kenner. Drive-thru pickup is available. www.olphla.net.
OUR LADY OF DIVINE PROVIDENCE: Drive-thru dinners will be served at the church, 8617 W. Metairie Ave. in Metairie, on all Fridays of Lent except Good Friday, 4-7 p.m. or until sold out. Catfish plates or crawfish pie plates are $10. Pint of shrimp etouffee is $7. Individual crawfish pies are $4. Bread pudding is $3. oldp.org.
ST. AGNES: The Men’s Club will host dinners in the Marquette Activity Center at 3410 Jefferson Highway in Jefferson on March 14, 28 and April 11, 5 p.m. Plates are $15. Family bingo will be included on April 11. (504) 833-3366, www stagnesjefferson.org.
ST. ANGELA MERICI: Dinners will be held March 14, 28 and April 11, 5-8 p.m., at the church, 901 Beverly Garden Drive in Metairie. Fish plates are $12 for adults, $10 for children. Drive-thru available. Grilled fish or fried shrimp plates are $14, soup is $5, and cheese pizza or fries are $3. (504) 835-0324, stangela.org.
ST. ANN CHURCH AND SHRINE: Dinners will be served March 14, 21, 18 and April 4 at 4940 Meadowdale St. in Metairie. The KC Council 3465 will sponsor March 21, 5:30 p.m., dine-in only. Plates are $12. An April 4 menu will be announced later. The St. Ann Men’s Club will sponsor dinners on March 14 and 28, 5:30 p.m., drive-thru or dine-in, and on April 11, 5:30 p.m., drivethru only. Fish or shrimp plates are $12, and combo plates are $15. stannchurchandshrine.org.
ST. MATTHEW THE APOSTLE: 10021 Jefferson Highway in River Ridge, March 14, 21. Plates are $15. The St. Matthew CYO will sponsor a fish fry on March 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Plates are $15. SMA Men’s Club will sponsor a dinner on March 21, 6-8 p.m. Shrimp and fish plates are $15. stmatthewtheapostle.net.
ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA: The church at 105 Bonnabel Blvd. in Metairie will host dinners
on March 14, 21, 28 and April 4, 5:30-7 p.m. Fish, shrimp or combo plates are $15 plates, and softshell crab dinners are $18. (504) 8359343, scschurch.com.
ST. CHRISTOPHER THE MARTYR: The Men’s Club will host drivethru dinners on March 14, 21, April 4 and 11, 6 p.m., at the church, 3900 Derbigny St. in Metairie. Fish or shrimp dinners are $14, and combo plates are $15. www stchristophermensclub.org.
ST. CLETUS: KC Council 8615 will serve dinners on all Lenten Fridays except Good Friday, with oysters, shrimp, fish and po-boys. stcletuschurch.com.
ST. EDWARD THE CONFESSOR: St. Edward Association of Men will host dinners on March 14 and April 4, 5-8:30 p.m., at the church at 4921 W. Metairie Ave. in Metairie. STEAMevents.org.
ST. JOACHIM: The church will hold drive-thru dinners every Lenten Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., except Good Friday at 5505 Barataria Blvd. in Marrero. Fish plates are $10, shrimp plates $12, combo plates $14. (504) 341-9226, www stjoachimmarrero.org.
ST. JOHN PAUL II CHURCH: The church will sell lunch, 11 a.m.1 p.m., and dinner, 5-7 p.m., on Lenten Fridays except Good Friday at 6851 River Road in Waggaman. Dine-in or takeout. Gumbo is $12, fried or blackened fish plates or shrimp and grits are $15. Homemade dinner rolls. jpiiwestbank. org.
ST. JOSEPH CHURCH AND SHRINE:
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will host dinners, dine in or takeout, on March 14, 21 and 28 in St. Joseph Gymnasium (Seventh and Newton streets) at the church, 610 Sixth St. in Gretna. Fried fish or shrimp and grits plates are $15. stjosephgretna.com.
ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER: Knights of Peter Claver 267 will host dinner April 11, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., behind the church at 453 Pine St. in Marrero. Plates are $15 and include fish, baked spaghetti and other specialty options. (504) 994-9975, www.stjworker.church.
ST. LOUIS KING OF FRANCE: Drivethru dinners will be available March 14, 21, 28, 4:30-7:30 p.m., at the church at 1609 Carrollton Ave. in Metairie. Catfish, shrimp or combo plates are $15. Also available are pizza by the slice, French fries. slkfchurch.com.
ST. RITA SCHOOL: The school, 194 Ravan Ave. in Harahan, will hold drive-thru and walk-in dinners on March 14 and 28, 5:30 p.m. Fish, shrimp or combo plates are $12. Shrimp pasta or cheese pizza plates are $5. (504) 737-2915, school.stritaharahan.com.
VISITATION OF OUR LADY: The church, 3520 Ames Blvd. in Mar-
rero, will host dinners to dine in or take out on March 14, 21, 28, April 4 and 11, 5-8 p.m. Seafood plates are $10-14. vol.org.
ORLEANS PARISH GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH: KC Council 3411 will sell drive-thru dinners at the Basilica of St. Stephen, 1025 Napoleon Ave. (Gen. Pershing Street at rear of church). Dates are March 14, 21, April 4 and 11, 5-7 p.m. Cost is $12 per plate. (504) 239-1297, www.goodshepherdparishnola.com.
HOLY NAME OF MARY AND SANTA MARIA: KC 1724 will sell dinners at the church, 342 Olivier St., on March 14, 21, 28, April 4 and 11. Fish dinners are $15, combo plates are $16, and shrimp plates are $17. (225) 226-9813,holynameofmarynola.org.
MATER DOLOROSA: The church will host its dinners at 1231 Dublin St. (corner Plum Street courtyard), on March 14, 28 and April 11, 5-8 p.m. Cost is $15 per plate. (504) 813-4913, www.mdolorosa.com.
OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY: Dinners will be held at the church, 3368 Esplanade Ave., on March 14, 21 and 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m., with Stations of the Cross at 5-5:30 p.m. Plates are $12 plates. (504) 4882650, www.olr-nola.org.
ST. DAVID: The church will hold dinners every Friday during Lent except Good Friday at 5617 St. Claude Ave., 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Catfish or shrimp plate is $13. Combo plate is $15. stdavidnola.com.
ST. JOSEPHINE BAKHITA: The church at 3501 N. Miro St. will hold dinners on March 14, 21, 28, April 4 and 11, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Plates are $13. (504) 945-3186, sjbnola.org.
ST. MARTIN DE PORRES: The church at 5601 Elysian Fields Ave (at Prentiss Avenue), will hold dinners, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. or until sold out, on all Fridays in Lent except Good Friday. Plates of fried or baked fish are $15 plates. (504) 908-8279, smdpnola.com.
ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE: The church, 6828 Chef Menteur Highway, will hold dinners on March 14, 21, 28, April 4 and 11, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Plates are $12. (504) 242-8820, www.stpaultheapostlechurch-nola.org.
ST. PETER CLAVER CHURCH: The Knights of Peter Claver Council 50 will hold drive-thru dinners at the church, 1923 St. Philip St., on March 14, 21, 28, April 4 and 11, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Plates are $12.
ST. RAYMOND AND ST. LEO THE GREAT: The church, 2916 Paris Ave., will hold dinners on March 14, 21, 28, April 4 and 11, 11 a.m.4 p.m. Plates are $14 and include a drink. (504) 945-8750, stpeterclaverneworleans.org.
PLAQUEMINES
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP: Dinners will be held all Fridays of Lent except Good Friday, 5:308 p.m., at 8968 Louisiana 23 in Belle Chasse. Drive-thru is available. olphbc.org.
ST. BERNARD PARISH
OUR LADY OF LOURDES: The church at 2621 Colonial Blvd. in Violet will host dinners on March 14, 21, 28, April 4 and 11, 5-8 p.m. www.olol-church.com.
ST. BERNARD: The church, 2805 Bayou Road in St. Bernard, will serve dine-in dinners on Fridays in Lent, through April 11, 5-8 p.m. Dinners/po-boys start at $16 with options including fried fish, fried shrimp, stuffed crab, seafood platter plates, shrimp or fish po-boys, seafood gumbo, crawfish pies, shrimp jambalaya and shrimp fettuccine. (504) 281-2267, stbernardstbla.com.
ST. CHARLES PARISH ASCENSION OF OUR LORD: 1809 Greenwood Drive, LaPlace: March 5 and Fridays of Lent, March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, from 10:30 a.m.6 p.m. Drive-thru plates, $13, two large pieces of fish, fried or grilled, with Cajun-boiled corn and potatoes. Mike Abbate, (504) 388-2452. ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA: The church, 234 Angus Drive in Luling, will host dinners on March 14, 21, 28, April 4 and 11, 5-7 p.m. Fish or seafood gumbo plates are $13. (504) 810-0011 stanthonyluling.org.
ST. CHARLES BORROMEO: The church, 13396 River Road in Destrehan, will serve drive-thru dinners only on March 14, 26 and April 11, 4-7 p.m. Plates are $15. (985) 7646383, scblittleredchurch.org.
ST. JOAN OF ARC: 346 Fir St., LaPlace (KC Hall). Every Lenten Friday except Good Friday, 3-7 p.m. Drive-thru. Hot dinners include $14 fresh Des Allemands catfish plate with corn, potatoes, hush puppies; $15 plate of either Gulf of Mexico shrimp; or combo of fish and shrimp with corn, potatoes, hush puppies. Also, $14 plate of cold shrimp pasta. More info, Jared Cazenave, (504) 487-2412.
ST. MARK: Dinners will be held at the church’s Father Cote Center, 10773 River Road in Ama, on March 14, 21, 28, April 4 and 11, 5-7 p.m. Dine-in or takeout. Plates will include shrimp, fish or shrimp stew options. Phone orders start at 4:30 p.m. (504) 470-2489, stmarkama.com.
ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL: The church will serve dinners on March 14, 21, 28 and April 4, 4-8 p.m., in the parish hall, 15405 U.S. 90 in Paradis. (504) 343-7315 or (504) 343-7315, stmichaelparadis. org.
6 p.m., performing sonatas for violin and piano by former New Orleans resident Stephen Dankner. The concert will be held at 436 Perrier St. in New Orleans. masno.org
CHANTEUSE: CELEBRATING WOMEN IN MUSIC: The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation will host the series celebrating women’s contributions to New Orleans music, at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center, 1225 N. Rampart St in New Orleans. Dusky Water with opener Teena May on March 14; and Stephanie Jordan on March 15. Tickets are $10. Concerts begin at 8 p.m. Seating is general admission; advance registration is required. Proceeds support the foundation. www.jazzandheritage.org/. “BING & THE BELLES”: Reminisce about Bing Crosby’s performances for American troops and the Armed Forces Radio Service during World War II and the hits he recorded with the Andrews Sisters at the National WWII Museum’s BB’s Stage Door Canteen, 945 Magazine St. in New Orleans, starting March 12. A buffet-style luncheon starts at 11:45 a.m., with the show starting at 12:45 p.m Tickets start at $22 show only, $55 for the lunch and show. www.nationalww2museum. org. FRIENDS OF THE CABILDO CONCERTS: Tickets, $80-$175, are on sale for the three remaining shows of the 2024-2025 season, held at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave. in New Orleans. Performers are Johnny Sansone and his band on March 14, The Iguanas on April 4 and Sonny Landreth on April 17. www.friendsofthecabildo.org.
BOOKS GARDEN DISTRICT BOOK SHOP: March 19, Sloane Crosley, author of the best-selling memoir “Grief is for People,”
will be in conversation with Nathaniel Rich, beginning at 6 p.m. March 19, Julie Frederick Vaucresson shares stories of the Vaucresson and Frederick families and their recipes in “Creole Made Easy with the Creole Sausage Queen,” which she will sign on 1-2 p.m. March 23, Jennifer Ledet will sign copies of “Live and Lead by Choice, Not by Chance,” 4-5 p.m. March 30, March 30, Emmy Award-winning television host Tamron Hall will sign copies of her new book, “Harlem Honey: The Adventures of a Curious Kid,” 11 a.m-12 noon. Early bird tickets starting at $19.99 are available via Eventbrite. The book store is in The Rink, 2727 Prytania St. in New
Orleans.
“SCRIM ON THE RUN!”: Author Madi Hannan will sign and discuss her book on March 16, 10 a.m.-noon, at Floor 13, 300 N. Hennessey St. in New Orleans. Adoptable dogs from multiple local rescues also will be at the event. artbymadicat.com.
BOOKS & BRUNCH: The McDonogh 35 Alumni Association will host a morning of books from Roneagle authors and food at McDonogh 35 College Preparatory High School, 4000 Roneagle Way in New Orleans, on March 16, 11 a.m. Tickets start at $35 via Eventbrite. mcdonogh35alumniassociation.org. “KNUCKLEHEAD: A MEMOIR”:
Author Tony Keith Jr. will discuss his book March 18, 6 p.m., at Baldwin & Co., 1030 Elysian Fields Ave. in New Orleans. The evening will kick off with an open mic poetry reading at 5 p.m. for local poets and spoken word artists. Free; meet-and-greet with a signed copy of the book starts at $22 via Eventbrite. www baldwinandcobooks.com.
HONORS CRIMESTOPPERS AWARDS
LUNCHEON: The 40th annual event will be held March 13, 11:45 p.m., at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, 500 Canal St. in New Orleans. Arthur Lawson, Gretna chief of police, will be honored with
the Sheriff Harry Lee Lifetime Achievement Award. Tickets start at $150. www.crimestoppersgno.org.
MOVIES “INSIDE OUT 2”: Irish Channel Neighborhood Association will host Movies in the Park at Burke Park, 2524 Annunciation St. in New Orleans. The March 14 feature is the Golden Globe- and Oscar-nominated film from Disney and Pixar. The event is 6-9 p.m. Bring blankets and chairs. www irishchannelnola.org
NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: The Vernon L. Landry Chapter 1398 of NARFE will hold its March luncheon on March 12, beginning at 11 a.m., at Rocky and Carlo’s Restaurant & Bar, 613 W. St. Bernard Highway in Chalmette. All active and retired federal and postal employees are invited. Pamela.e.mark1953@gmail. com.
DUTCH OVEN SOCIETY: The Wego Cookers, part of the Louisiana Dutch Oven Society will gather to demonstrate the art of Dutch oven cooking on March 13 in Pavilion 7 at Bayou Segnette State Park, 7777 Westbank Expressway in Westwego. Set up begins at 9 a.m., and sampling of the creations begins at 11:30 a.m. Free, but an entrance fee of $3 is required for those under 62. (504) 756-1853, jheiken209@ gmail.com.
SIERRA
TREMOR SUPPORT GROUP: The New Orleans Essential Tremor Support Group will meet March 18, 6:30 p.m., at the Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Road in Metairie. The meeting topic is “Coping with the effects of ET.” Open to anyone affected by essential tremor. neworleanset@gmail. com (504) 298-2140.
