Every Thursday. 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Chess at Jazz City Java Coffeehouse. All ages and skill levels are invited. 5555 Bullard Ave, NOLA, 70128. 504-245-8282.

Every Thursday except holidays, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. GriefShare at Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 5276 Bullard Ave. 70128. (504) 248.7998. GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them.

New! Tuesday, July 21st 2:30 p.m. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for re-opening of the New Orleans Post Office, Chef Menteur Station.

Wednesday, July 22, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Lake Bullard Night at Jazz City Java Coffeehouse on Bullard Avenue. If you can‘t make it Wednesday night, visit during the day.

New! Thursday, July 23. 11:00 am. City Council Meeting.

Agenda:

• Appeal of City Planning Decision regarding
  Subdivision of property owned by Old Morrison Partners,
  LP & VOB Developments, LLC Old Morrison Homes.
  (Subdivision Docket #29/09).
  

Friday, July 24 – Sunday, July 26, 2009. Fourth Weekend. Support our New Orleans East businesses by shopping exclusively in the East! KEEP THE MONEY IN
THE FAMILY!

Saturday, July 25, 2009. 5 pm – 8 pm. Renaissance Market Place monthly arts/crafts/food market offering fresh produce, fine arts and crafts, cuisine from area restaurants, and live music. Occurs on the fourth Saturday of every month. For more information or to volunteer, e-mail renaissancemarketplace@yahoo.com, call (504) 261-5067 or visit www.renaissancemarketplace.net.

New! Sunday, July 26, 2009 12:00 p.m.—2:00 p.m. ―A Taste of Praise‖ continental brunch and music with contemporary Christian Worship artist Eric Spooner. Jazz City Java Coffeehouse. 5555 Bullard Ave. 245-8282. Seating is limited! Donation: $9.00

New! Monday, July 27th 1:00 P.M. Meeting with Mayor Ray Nagin and Neighborhood Association Presidents regarding the library and Joe Brown Park. This meeting will
replace the Commissioner Advisory Board (CAB) meeting scheduled for July 28, 2009. (See page 4 for more information on this meeting.)

New! Friday and Saturday, August 7 and 8, 2009. Louisiana Sales Tax Holiday. Most retail purchases are exempt from the 4 percent state sales tax. Vehicles and
meals are excluded. The sales tax exemption applies only to the first $2,500 of each eligible item purchased. Local taxes will still be applied.