Calendar of Events

SUNDAY

“Divabetic—Makeover Your Diabetes” will be held at Generations Hall (310 Andrew Higgins Drive, New Orleans) from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Registration for the free event begins at 12:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

The Corps is hosting a public meeting to discuss refinements to the plan to upgrade the La Branche Wetlands Levee Project in St. Charles Parish. The public meeting will be held at the American Legion Post 366 building, 12188 River Rd., in St. Rose. The meeting starts with an open house at 6 p.m. followed by a discussion at 7 p.m.

THURSDAY

The Central branch of the St. John Library is showing “Hellfighters” at 2 p.m.

JUNE 13

The Louisiana Catfish Festival Pageant will be held at the Father Mac Community Building, St. Gertrude’s Church in Des Allemands at 6 p.m. Interested contestants should contact Lydia Dempster at 985-785-0289 or Aimee Champagne at 985-306- 0262.

The US Army Corp of Engineers will host National Get Outdoors Day! From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bonnet Carré Spillway Office, 16302 River Road, Norco.

JUNE 18

The River Region Drama Guild presents “Li’l Abner” at 7:30 p.m. at Destrehan High School Auditorium, #1 Wildcat Lane in Destrehan. All reserved seats are $15. For more information or to order tickets, please call Marcia at 985-764-1969.

JUNE 19

The River Region Drama Guild presents “Li’l Abner” at 7:30 p.m. at Destrehan High School Auditorium, #1 Wildcat Lane in Destrehan. All reserved seats are $15. For more information or to order tickets, please call Marcia at 985-764-1969.

JUNE 20

The River Region Drama Guild presents “Li’l Abner” at 7:30 p.m. at Destrehan High School Auditorium, #1 Wildcat Lane in Destrehan. All reserved seats are $15. For more information or to order tickets, please call Marcia at 985-764-1969.

JUNE 21

The River Region Drama Guild presents “Li’l Abner” at 2 p.m. at Destrehan High School Auditorium, #1 Wildcat Lane in Destrehan. All reserved seats are $15. For more information or to order tickets, please call Marcia at 985-764-1969.

JUNE 24

The La. Dept. of Social Services is having an orientation meeting for adults interested in becoming foster or adoptive parents at 6:30 p.m. at 429 Airline Hwy., Suite M, in LaPlace. For registration or to request a presenter speak at your organization, group or church contact, Cidney Ordoyne at 1-800-748-7755 or (985) 449-5055 or visit www.dss.state.la.us.

JUNE 25

The Central branch of the St. John Library is showing “Hatari” at 2 p.m.