• ARMED FORCES
TERRYTOWN

• AWESOME GIVEAWAY
The Awesome Ladies of Distinction Mentoring Program recently celebrated its move into its new mentoring facility in the Woodmere subdivision in Harvey by giving away school supplies and books.

• CALENDAR
MONDAY

• Christ the King graduate comes home to teach
Christ the King Parish School in Terrytown has been like a second home to Katie Terrebonne.

• Christ the King graduate comes home to teach
Christ the King Parish School in Terrytown has been like a second home to Katie Terrebonne.

• Christ the King graduate comes home to teach
Christ the King Parish School in Terrytown has been like a second home to Katie Terrebonne.

• Christ the King graduate comes home to teach
Christ the King Parish School in Terrytown has been like a second home to Katie Terrebonne.

• COLLEGES
OUR LADY OF HOLY CROSS

• COMMUNITY REPORT
KREWE OF GLADIATORS

• Compassion comforts timid pupils
Charlene Andrus has a hard time remembering every minute from her first day of school. But she recalls one moment with striking clarity.

• EARLY GREETING
Joshua Butler Elementary School in Westwego held a 'meet and greet' day recently. Parents were encouraged to bring their children and their school supplies and drop them off while meeting the students' new teachers. As lagniappe, parents and students were treated to ice cream.

• HARTE AND SOUL
Parents recently volunteered to paint, garden and do some general maintenance at Alice Harte Elementary School in Algiers, helping get the school ready for the school year that started on Monday.

• HEALTH NEWS
FREE PARENTING SUPPORT GROUP

• It's back to school for dogs, owners
It's back to school time for kids and students of all ages -- and breeds.

• It's back to school for dogs, owners
It's back to school time for kids and students of all ages -- and breeds.

• It's back to school for dogs, owners
It's back to school time for kids and students of all ages -- and breeds.

• It's back to school for dogs, too
It's back to school time for kids and students of all ages -- and breeds.

• It's back to school time for dogs, too
It's back to school time for kids and students of all ages -- and breeds.

• LOOK AHEAD
--- RECYCLING DAY ---

• NEW BOOK BASH
Eight teens from the First Baptist Church of Greater Cleveland volunteered at the Teen Center for Nonviolence in Gretna and recently gave away more than 100 filled book bags to teens who participated in the YOUTHanasia Foundation Inc. camp during a Back to School Bash.

• New principals ready for challenges
New principals on the West Bank are facing a number of challenges this year, including redistricting due to a new desegregation plan; the creation of specialized magnet schools; and the implementation of a new school driven by an incentives-based pay program.

• New principals ready for challenges
New principals on the West Bank are facing a number of challenges this year, including redistricting due to a new desegregation plan; the creation of specialized magnet schools; and the implementation of a new school driven by an incentives-based pay program.

• New principals ready for challenges
New principals on the West Bank are facing a number of challenges this year, including redistricting due to a new desegregation plan; the creation of specialized magnet schools; and the implementation of a new school driven by an incentives-based pay program.

• School chief turns page on controversy
As the new superintendent of the Plaquemines Parish public school system, Denis Rousselle wants to make one point very clear.

• SCHOOL MENUS
The following meals will be served at Algiers Charter schools this week. Menus are subject to change. Choice of milk is served at all meals.

• SCHOOL MENUS
The following meals will be served at Jefferson Parish public schools this week. Menus are subject to change. Choice of milk is served at all meals.

• SCHOOLS
DOMINICAN

• Teachers comfort timid pupils
Charlene Andrus has a hard time remembering every minute from her first day of school. But she recalls one moment with striking clarity.

• Teachers comfort timid pupils
Charlene Andrus has a hard time remembering every minute from her first day of school. But she recalls one moment with striking clarity.

• VETERANS NEWS
VFW DANCE

• Want to see your news? Here's how
The Times-Picayune West Bank bureau is always looking for new and exciting ways to share good news about schools with readers.

• Want to see your news? Here's how
The Times-Picayune West Bank bureau is always looking for new and exciting ways to share good news about schools with readers.

• Want to see your news? Here's how
The Times-Picayune West Bank bureau is always looking for new and exciting ways to share good news about schools with readers.

• Want to see your news? Here's how
The Times-Picayune West Bank bureau is always looking for new and exciting ways to share good news about schools with readers.

• Algiers writer signing off
I'd like to start today's column saying that it has been my honor to write about the people of my hometown, Algiers. Algiers is home to my children and was home to my father, his father and his father before him. My grandmother's family reaches even further back into the history of Algiers.

• Bikefest to rumble into Westwego park
Get your motor runnin', because the New Orleans Bikefest Motorcycle Rally and Music Festival will be rumbling into Bayou Segnette State Park in Westwego Oct. 17 through 19.

• BIRTHS
EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL

• Bishop's vision for new building comes true
Some people in our world are visionaries. They can look at what is and picture what could be. They are constantly looking for future projects that will make improvements that some people cannot even begin to imagine.

• Bricks raise funds for youth sports
Terrytowners are being offered several meaningful ways of expressing their love and loving memories while helping organizations important to the community.

• CALENDAR
TODAY

• Church says goodbye to its pastor
Parishioners and the Rev. Otis Young were crying as he said farewell to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Aug. 3.

• COLLEGES
SOUTHEASTERN

• COMMUNITY REPORT
JEFFERSON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY

• CRUISING BACK IN TIME
St. Martha Catholic Church in Harvey hosted a 1950s dance and cruise night on Aug. 9. Benny Grunch and the Bunch provided the music. Food and drinks were also available.

• GOING TO MARKET
Around 50 booths offered a variety of food, crafts and music at the Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market on Aug. 9. The market, located at the corner of Fourth Street and Sala Avenue, is open every Wednesday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market's grand opening is scheduled for Sept. 20.

• GOOD SPORTS
ALAINA RASCO, 10

• Group's impact felt in community
They are back.

• Group's youth council has 'awesome' year
They are back.

• Group youth council has 'awesome' year
They are back.

• Knights install officers
The Monsignor Peter M.H. Wynhoven Council 3091, Knights of Columbus and Ladies Auxiliary recently installed new officers in an evening that commenced with cocktails and dinner.

• Luncheon honors veterans
The Lafitte Senior Center recently honored the veterans in Lafitte at the center's monthly party.

• PAPILLION PERFORMANCE
Louisiana musician and storyteller Papillion, an Algiers Point resident, performed a variety of Cajun, zydeco and Mardi Gras songs for children and parents Aug. 6 at Confetti Park in Algiers Point. The event was sponsored by local parents group Confetti Kids.

• Rock of Ages plans Friday prayer breakfast
The pastor's anniversary committee of Rock of Ages Missionary Baptist Church will hold a prayer breakfast on Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. at 6564 Acre Road, Marrero. Tickets are $10. The Rev. Gilbert L. Barnes is pastor.

• SCHOOLS
ARCHBISHOP SHAW

• Shaw founder dies at age 86
"What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal."

• West Bank neighbors unite against crime
Children chased bubbles, rode bikes and bounced in spacewalks as adults enjoyed good conversation, food and music at Night Out Against Crime events that spanned the West Bank on Aug. 5. The following reports capture a few of the highlights.

• Words to Grow On
Several members of the cabbage family including cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts can be seeded in August.

• Algiers Charter Schools open doors on Monday
The first day of school for the Algiers Charter Schools Association is Monday for grades one through 12, Aug. 18 for kindergarten and Aug. 25 for pre-kindergarten pupils.

• ARMED FORCES
MARRERO

• Boardwalk to lead way through preserve
Construction will begin later this month on a new Palmetto Trail boardwalk at the Barataria Preserve, 6588 Barataria Blvd., Marrero, which has been closed since it suffered heavy damage from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

• CALENDAR
TODAY

• CALENDAR
TODAY

• CALENDAR
TODAY

• CALENDAR
TODAY

• Cleveland teens spruce up Gretna teen center
Lynne Liu says it's funny how things all come together.

• COLLEGES
DELGADO

• COMMUNITY REPORT
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

• Disease, insects kill thrill of growing fruit
Backyard fruit production can be an enjoyable and rewarding hobby, but you may be disappointed unless you take steps to manage disease and insect pests.

• Disease, insects kill thrill of growing fruit
Backyard fruit production can be an enjoyable and rewarding hobby, but you may be disappointed unless you take steps to manage disease and insect pests.

• Fall dance classes offered by NORD
It's time for tap and tutus as two NORD centers in Algiers get ready for free fall dance classes for Orleans Parish children.

• HEALTH NEWS
TOPS WEIGHT LOSS GROUP

• HEALTH NEWS
TOPS WEIGHT LOSS GROUP

• HEALTH NEWS
TOPS WEIGHT LOSS GROUP

• KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
BLENK NEWS

• LOOK AHEAD
--- PAUL SANCHEZ AND FRIENDS ---

• SCHOOL MENUS
The following meals will be served at Jefferson Parish public schools this week. Menus are subject to change. Choice of milk is served at all meals.

• SCHOOL MENUS
The following meals will be served at Jefferson Parish public schools this week. Menus are subject to change. Choice of milk is served at all meals.

• SCHOOL MENUS
The following meals will be served at Algiers Charter School this week. Menus are subject to change. Choice of milk is served at all meals.

• SCHOOLS
KEY HOMESCHOOL ASSOCIATION

• VETERANS NEWS
AMERICAN LEGION JUNIOR STATE BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

• Vets, pet enthusiasts enjoy convention in N.O.
The American Veterinary Medical Association's 145th convention was held last month in New Orleans. Members of the profession are concerned with animal health, human health and public health, which were all reflected in the convention's agenda.

• West Banker a trombone sensation
I'm not sure how, when or why it happened, but I recently discovered that even though I live in New Orleans, I've missed New Orleans. Like a bolt of lightning, this revelation took place last Friday evening, in a brick and stucco room at 727 S. Peter St., otherwise known as Preservation Hall.

• Algiers Point woman wins sweet treat
Thanks to the flavor of an essay by Algiers Point resident Fran Landry, her neighborhood has won an ice cream party for 100 guests.

• ARMED FORCES
HARVEY

• BEST BETS THIS WEEKEND
BECKY ALLEN STARS IN BENEFIT

• BIRTHS
OCHSNER-WEST BANK

• CALENDAR
TODAY

• COMMUNITY REPORT
BLOOD-A-THON

• Devoted teacher caps off career at Fisher
When school reopens, a familiar face at Fisher High School won't be there. Suzanne Waguespack, known to her students as "Ms. Wag," retired last school year after 35 years at Fisher.

• How to protect fruit from pests, disease
Backyard fruit production can be an enjoyable and rewarding hobby, but you may be disappointed unless you take steps to manage disease and insect pests.

• IT'S YOUR CALL
Who should be responsible for $1.8 billion dollars of levee repairs -- Louisiana or the federal government? Call 826-3778.

• KEEPING THE FAITH
--- Greater Zionfield Family Worship Center ---

• Kids Corner drawings wanted
The Times-Picayune West Bank bureau invites children to submit drawings for Kids Corner.

• Library Author Night has big Italian flavor
The next Hubbell Library Author Night, featuring Anthony Margavio, author of "Bread and Respect: The Italians of Louisiana," is set for Aug. 19 at 6:30 p.m.

• Library Author Night has big Italian flavor
The next Hubbell Library Author Night, featuring Anthony Margavio, author of "Bread and Respect: The Italians of Louisiana," is set for Aug. 19 at 6:30 p.m.

• Marrero Lions Club installs new officers
The Marrero Lions Club installed officers for the 2008-09 year on June 23.

• Owning a home can be more than a dream
Bruce Edwards and Alicia Smith are strangers to each other but had one common goal: they wanted to live the American dream of owning a home.

• Patterson Road work under way in Algiers
Choosing one of New Orleans' most rural sites to ceremonially kick off a streets improvement program financed by a bond issue that voters approved four years ago, city officials last week donned hard hats and picked up shovels to turn asphalt rip-rap beside Patterson Road in Lower Coast Algiers.

• Reel in a good time at club's fishing rodeo
Get your rod and reel together because it's time to fish!

• REUNIONS
O. PERRY WALKER CLASS OF 1983 REUNION

• Safe rooms open for pump operators
Jefferson Parish's protection for employees tasked with riding out a hurricane received a boost recently when the Army Corp. of Engineers turned over five new safe rooms on the West Bank.

• SCHOOLS
CHRIST THE KING

• Terrytown groups get new leaders
July in Terrytown is the month when our patriotic, civic, religious and social organizations mark the changing of the guard.

• Veterans Day event planners meet today
The committee planning Gretna's Veterans Day program is seeking help from organizations and individuals for this year's event.

• Youth Summit paves way for school year
Second Highway Baptist Church hosted a Youth Summit last week to motivate and prepare students for the upcoming school year.

• Youth Summit paves way for school year
Second Highway Baptist Church hosted a Youth Summit last week to motivate and prepare students for the upcoming school year.