15
Apr
Easter Eggs Everywhere!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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Deep in the Christian celebration of Holy Week, local churches are practicing various somber traditions like Washing of the Feet, Seder Meals, Baptisms and Adoration....
06
Apr
Seersucker Soiree, Y’all!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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The “Seersucker Soiree on the Huey,” sponsored by Gretna Economic Development Association (GEDA) was conceived several years ago, but was tabled due to the pandemic....
29
Mar
Gretna Italian-Irish Pub Crawl!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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Hear Ye! Hear Ye! It’s a Pub Crawl!! This will serve as registration for memberships in both a Men’s Marching Club and a Women’s Marching...
23
Mar
A Talented Lady!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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We often see beauty around us, but tend to take it for granted. A case in point was the beauty of lovely things that could...
16
Mar
Pickleball Play!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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Pickleball is the big thing for seniors at the Mel Ott Recreation Center! So what in the world is pickleball? Pickleball is a racket sport...
08
Mar
Boynton & the Community!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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Members of Boynton United Methodist Church recently hosted a program of community interest at the church. Special guest was District 1 Councilman Rudy Smith who...
02
Mar
St. Anthony in the Wall!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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Store away the purple, green and gold for Lent is here, a time for penance and sacrifice! Ash Wednesday is one of the most popular...
24
Feb
Kindergarten Royalty, Back Then!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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The St. Joseph Parochial School introduced the first nuns in Gretna, the Sisters of Christian Charity as teachers in 1871. St. Joseph School went on...
23
Feb
Councilman’s Carnival!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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It’s a thrill to ride in any Mardi Gras parade, but it must be amazing to ride in Rex led by the King of Carnival....
16
Feb
Little Kids & Big Girls Party!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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Adults and children alike have enjoyed past Gretna Mardi Gras events, but this year was extra special! Locals were comfortable to step out again and...