St. Bernard Parish Officials Celebrate the Grand Opening of Fire Station No. 3 (Central Fire Station)

St. Bernard Parish President David E. Peralta, Fire Chief Thomas Stone and other local, state and federal officials officially cut the ribbon of Fire Station No. 3 on Thursday, April 18th at 9240 W. Judge Perez Drive in Chalmette. In attendance for the ribbon cutting were Sheriff James Pohlmann, Assessor Jaylynn Bergeron Turner, Councilman Casey Hunnicutt, Chamber President Jerry Calcagno and Chamber members Fred Sigur and Cindi Meyer.

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The St. Bernard Parish Office of Tourism is excited to announce the 2013 Outdoor Adventure campaign to expand and promote the range of outdoor tourism activities available in St. Bernard Parish. Funded by a Gulf Tourism and Seafood Promotional Fund Award, the project includes non-event based industry support grants, promotional guides, marketing materials, and a collective advertising initiative.  

The Office of Tourism is seeking stakeholders and partners in the planning phase of the campaign to attend a meeting scheduled for Monday, May 13th from 2pm until 4pm at Charlie's Restaurant and Diner on St. Bernard Highway in Violet. The meeting will focus on the outdoor adventure grant process and developing a marketing plan for the funding. Potential stakeholders and applicants may include, but is not limited to, boat launches, bait shops, charter services, tour guides, lodging facilities, restaurants, and attractions that offer outdoor activities for tourists.

Michoud Credit Union celebrates the Grand Opening of their Chalmette Branch

Officials from Michoud Credit Union held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Grand Opening on Wednesday, April 17th at their newest branch in Chalmette. The branch, located at 310 W. Judge Perez Drive, is a full service branch, with a drive-up service lane, as well as a Credit Union Service outlet to service the needs of current and new MCU members, also guest members from Credit Union's that belong to the CU Shared Branch network.

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Sally Farrell, holding 'Noah' a Louisiana Red-tailed Hawk

They say birds of a feather flock together and if that's true then library friends of all ages will want to 'wing' their way to the St. Bernard Parish Library for its next Saturday Morning Family Fun Program set to start at 10:30 a.m. on May 11th. Raptor rehabilitator and educator, Sally Farrell will be on hand to present her hour-long program Wind in my Feathers. Audience members will get an up-close look at Louisiana raptors or birds of prey during this presentation. Ms. Farrell will also discuss the unique relationship our environment has on these types of birds and will be on hand to answer questions following her presentation.

Funding for Wind in my Feathers is being provided by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council as administered by the St. Tammany Commission on Cultural Affairs.

For more information, please stop by the library at 2600 Palmisano Blvd. in Chalmette or call the library at 504-279-0448. Patrons can "like" the library on Facebook to get updates on library activities and they can also check out the library's website at www.mysbpl.org. 

St. Bernard Parish Officials Celebrate the Grand Opening of the St. Bernard Parish Courthouse

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Humana Communities Benefit–New Orleans Grant
Grant applications for this year's charitable giving program being accepted through July 30

For the seventh consecutive year, a deserving nonprofit organization in the Greater New Orleans area will have an opportunity to positively impact the health and well-being of the community, as Humana (NYSE: HUM) will open the call for entries starting April 29 for the $100,000 Humana Communities Benefit-New Orleans 2013 grant. Humana is inviting all nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations based in Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington parishes to apply for the one-time, $100,000 Humana Communities Benefit charitable grant in New Orleans.

Humana Communities Benefit is a charitable giving program, sponsored by the Humana Foundation. The program awards a one-time, $100,000 signature grant to a Greater New Orleans nonprofit organization, focused on improving the health and well-being of the community in the areas of childhood health, intergenerational health and active lifestyles. The grant application deadline for this year's program is July 30. Following a selection process by a panel of local judges, the 2013 grant winner will be announced at an awards gala in New Orleans this November.

St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce held a 'State of the Parish' Luncheon Wednesday, April 17th

Parish President David Peralta was the guest speaker at the St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon on Wednesday, April 17th in the St. Bernard Civic Center Grand Ballroom. President Peralta highlighted the accomplishments of his Administration and some of the challenges still facing them.

Sixteen years of Art in April culminated in a grand celebration at Docville Farm beneath the old oak trees on a beautiful Saturday, April 20th. Families enjoyed numerous children's activities including marble painting, planting seeds, wetlands exploration, decorating butterfly wings and participating in storytelling. Craft and artisan booths displayed unique wares such as hand painted slates, hand-crafted fine jewelry, framed photography, refinished furniture, hand lotions, candles and ottomans. Dancers and musicians filled the big red barn with their laughter and music from ballerinas to sultry jazz music. Bacon filled sausages, pasta, pralines and drinks were offered on the patio. And, for the first time, gardening demonstrations were provided by a local nursery. Pictured above are several committee members presenting the festival poster's original artwork to the Meraux Foundation in appreciation for hosting the event. Mrs. Rita Gue returned thanks to the committee and the community offering the site for many years to come.

ST. BERNARD PARISH CHOSEN AS OFFICIAL BEST FISHING CHARTERS IN LOUISIANA FOR 2013

Travel Show to air Saturday, April 20th on WGNO/ABC New Orleans

The half-hour travel show known as Official Best of Louisiana 2013 was recently filmed in enchanting St Bernard Parish, which has been chosen as the Official Best Fishing Charters in Louisiana for 2013. Brett Allen, the executive producer of Official Best Of, said that Official Best Of is proud to be featuring St. Bernard Parish, with all its attractions, in the production.

The Official Best of Louisiana 2013 show will be shown on WGNO/ABC New Orleans on Saturday, April 20 at 11:30am, on WKRG Mobile/Pensacola on Saturday, May 4 at noon, and on The Discovery Channel on Wednesday, April 17 2013 at 5:00am. The Caldwell House segment will be placed on the national travel site, www.OfficialBestOf.com/Louisiana immediately following the April 20 airing.

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A professional development event chocked full of nationally-recognized authors, business leaders and inspirational personalities, the Simulcast affords hundreds of area business professionals, from CEO's to mid-management, the opportunity to hear from a multitude of popular speakers on a variety of topics in one place and on one day.  

The event will take place on Friday, May 10, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at The Gathering, 7265 St. Claude Avenue, Arabi. Registration begins at 7:00 a.m.