Yesterday I wrote about a blood drive being held later this month at the Ocshner Clinic in Slidell near Cross Gates Subdivision.  Today I have a similar theme in mind, but a different method.  On may 17 there will be a bone marrow registry at Our Lady of Lourdes which is located in Westchester Estates in Slidell Louisiana.  This will be a free event.  This usually costs about $50 to do this.  The test takes about 15 seconds and is painless.  All they do is swab the inside of your cheek to get a good dna sample.  It takes over 2.5 million samples to find one match.  There are over 6000 people in need of a bone marrow transplant.  For more information call Anne Pugh at 504-628-2856 or 985-246-7980.  Imagine your young child or someone you love in need of this procedure. 05/08/2008

This coming Saturday April 26, Our Lady of Lourdes of Slidell La. holds it annual food and music festival.  The time is 9 a.m. to 6 P.m.  Proceeds from the festival go to the school to help with the rebuilding process.  The festival begins with the annual Henry J. Calamari road run.  The race begins at 8 a.m.  Plenty of food and music is bound to be a good time.  Make plans to attend. 04/21/2008

The Henry J. Calamari Memorial 2-mile roadrace will be held this year on April 26. The race will be run through the streets of Westchester Estates subdivision.  This date correlates with Our Lady of Lourdes fair.  The race will start as always at the school and end at the school.  Race begins at 8 a.m..  The fee is $10 in advance and includes a T-shirt.  The fair will open at 9 a.m. and offers plenty of food, music and lots of fun. 03/29/2008

Lakeside Swim Association at 497 Cumberland St. in the Westchester Estates subdivision is in need of lifeguards to work this summer.  You must be certified and can submit a resume to P.O. Box 39, Slidell LA 70459.This is a great chance to earn some spending cash and work on your tan.  Imagine getting paid to work on your tan.  My daughter used to swim here and the people are some of the nicest you will ever meet in your life. 03/21/2008

Congratulation's to Bridget and her daughter Jaime on the purchase of their new home.  This is a small but charming house.  This home was completely redone after Katrina.  With some plants and fertilizers the yard will look as good as the inside in the coming year.  Once again I hope they enjoy the home as much as I enjoyed working with her. 01/26/2008