JEFFERSON PARISH TRANSIT PARTNERS WITH TOYS FOR TOTS FOR A “GET-MOVING” TOY-DRIVE

This holiday season, Jefferson Parish Transit is joining forces with the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots, introducing the "Get-moving" toy-drive.

LANE CLOSURE: WEST ESPLANADE AVENUE AT NORTH WOODLAWN AVENUE

On Monday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Dec. 8 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., weather permitting, the eastbound left lane of W. Esplanade Ave. at N. Woodlawn Ave. will be closed.

PARC DES FAMILLES DISC GOLF COURSE AND MOUTAIN BIKE TRAIL CLOSED

The Parc des Familles Disc Golf Course and Mountain Bike Trail will be closed today, Tuesday, Nov. 21 and will reopen to the public on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023 for normal operations.

JEFFERSON PARISH OFFICES CLOSED ON THURSDAY, NOV. 23 AND FRIDAY, NOV. 24 IN OBSERVANCE OF THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

All Jefferson Parish Government offices, including the Jefferson Protection & Animal Welfare Services (JPAWS) and the East and West Jefferson American Job Centers, will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24, 2023 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

EASTBOUND LANE OF VETERANS BOULEVARD, BETWEEN HESPER AVENUE AND HELIOS AVENUE TO BE CLOSED

For the safety of workers forming and pouring new driveway aprons, the eastbound lane of Veterans Blvd., between Hesper Ave. and Helios Ave., will be closed.

EAST BANK REGIONAL LIBRARY TO CELEBRATE ANNUAL HARRY POTTER YULE FESTIVAL ON DECEMBER 10, 2023

The Harry Potter Yule Festival, a program for kids, teens and adults that combines the best of the holidays with a well-loved story, will occur from 12 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at the East Bank Regional Library (4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, LA 70001).

TWO DROP-OFF LOCATIONS AVAILABLE FOR JEFFERSON PARISH RESIDENTS TO DISPOSE OF USED COOKING OIL

Many people at Thanksgiving are left with an abundance of cooking oil (corn, vegetable, olive, and peanut oil) from their deep-frying holiday endeavors. 

PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS PROPOSED DRAINAGE PUMP STATION POSTPONED

JEFFERSON PARISH LIBRARY TO HOST NINE BANDS AS PART OF HOLIDAY PROGRAMMING

The East Bank Regional Library (4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, LA 70001) will host eight musical concerts as part of its 2023 holiday programming.

DERBY GISCLAIR TO DISCUSS NEW BOOK ABOUT MISSISSIPPI RIVERBOATS AT EAST BANK REGIONAL LIBRARY

Derby Gisclair, author of a new book titled New Orleans Steamboat Stories – The Brief Lives of Mississippi Riverboats, will discuss the book at 7 p.m., Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at the East Bank Regional Library.