Shamrocks Against Dystrophy
 Month of March
Look for Shamrocks in local businesses
Keep an eye out for these Shamrocks in local businesses this month. When you see them, donate from $1 to $5 to help the Muscular Dystrophy Association. A new way to help this year is to text "IRISH" to 20222 on your cell phone to make a $5 donation (added to your phone bill). So buy a Shamrock or text for Jerry's Kids! Details here
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Ice Cream Fun Raiser
 Wednesday, March 10th, 5pm-10pm
Baskin Robbins locations
Participating Baskin Robbins locations will all be donating 20% from all ice cream sales on this day to support Children's Hospital. Plus, some locations will have special guest scoopers! 14 Baskin Robbins locations in the New Orleans Area will be participating -so stop by your nearest Baskin Robbins to help!
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Dancing for Dystrophy
 Friday, March 12th, 2010 7pm - Midnight
Mardi Gras World (Eastbank)
Live Music by The Bucktown Allstars, food from many local restaurants, an oyster bar from Acme Oyster Co and beverages all included in your ticket/donation. Tickets $50. Details and more info at dancingfordystrophy.org
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Northshore Cruisin' for a Cure 2010
 Sunday March 14, Registration begins at 8:30am
Begins at Premier Medical Center, 7015 Hwy 190 E. Service Rd in Covington
Poker Run to benefit the St Jude's Children's Research Hospital. Run starts rain or shine at Premier Med Center and ends at SouthSide Cafe in Slidell. First bike out at 10am. All presented by the Southern Cruisers Riding Club. Call 985-264-1443 for more info.
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Twilight-Saints Celebrity Baseball Game
 Saturday March 20
Zephyr Field
Saints players against actors from the 'Twighlight' movies! Garrett Hartley, Lynel Hamilton & Kyle Eckel are scheduled to play.
Portion of the proceeds going to Haiti reliefe efforts and locally to the 9th Ward Field of Dreams.
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Benefit Concert with Mutemath
 Saturday, March 20th
Howlin' Wolf
The Grammy nominated band Mutemath headlines a Spotlight on Haiti benefit concert. Tickets are on sale for $30. Details
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Better Than Ezra Open Bowling Tournament
 Saturday, March 27th
Mid City Lanes Rock N Bowl
Bowl to benefit the Better Than Ezra Foundation, created to help restore and renew the structural and cultural heritage of New Orleans and the Gulf South region. $60 ticket includes open bar and food. (Bowling is additional)
Tickets also available for $150 each to the Patron Party to follow that evening at Harrah's Casino. The party will include New Orleans cuisine, open bar, silent and live auctions and musical performances by David Cook, Ryan Cabrera, Better Than Ezra and a few surprise guests. Details at btefoundation.org
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Cookbooks, Cake, & Cats
 Saturday, March 27th, 12pm-4pm
Budget Saver Food Market 1951 Barataria Blvd. in Marrero.
Help Spaymart by purchasing the famous limited edition cookbook, "A Matter of Taste: A Calico Kitchen" for $15 each! They'll be serving free cake on a first come, first serve basis along with distributing information about the adoptable animals. No animals on store property, please.
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"My Darlin' New Orleans" Celebrity Auction
 Saturday, March 27th, 7pm
Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Drive
Join the cast of HBO's series "Treme" in a celebrity auction and cocktail gala to support NOMAF. Event guests will walk the red carpet, mingle with the show’s cast and crew and see an exclusive trailer of the new HBO show before its premiere while bidding on unique film and television memorabilia and items donated by local artists and businesses.
Celebrity guests will include: Khandi Alexander, Kim Dickens, Melissa Leo, Clarke Peters, Wendell Pierce and Steven Zahn, among others. The event also includes several not-to-be-missed musical performances and food from celebrity chefs whose cuisine is featured in the series. Susan Spicer (Bayona), Aaron Burgau (Patois) and JoAnn Clevenger (Upperline) will serve up a sampling of their signature dishes. Details
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5K Tiger Run 2010
Sunday March 28
Audubon Park
Proceeds benefit LSU-based student charitable organizations
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Annual Nola Pyrate Week 2010
Friday March 26 thru Sunday April 4
Various locations in the CBD and the French Quarter
Parades, food, spirits, crafts and goods, all things PIRATE!
Some proceeds benefit The Lower 9th Ward
click pic for more info
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ST Tammany Humane Society
Now thru March 31, adopting out cats FREE!
All spayed/nuetered
985-892-PETS
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Support The Girl Scouts
The Girls Scouts helps girls do great things!
Support them-BUY COOKIES!
Cookie Hotline-504-733-8220
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LA SPCA
Help your little furry friends! The LA SPCA is always in need of volunteers. Call 504-368-5191
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The Miracle League
The Miracle League of Greater New Orleans is getting special needs children off the bench and in the game. If your child age 6 to 12 has a disability and wants to play baseball in The Miracle League, call 504-894-5415 or gnomiracleleague.org
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Crimestoppers
Crimestoppers solicits info whenever a crime is committed. Got a tip? Let Crimestoppers know. You could recieve a cash reward and you do not have to give your identity. Call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111. Help stop crime!
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Join The NOPD
Click HERE for more info! The Bayou is proud of all men and women who wear the badge!
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