 | I am back without my luggage in St. Francisville after going to Des Moines Iowa for the National Main Street conference. It is always nice to travel and for us to remember that sometimes it can be difficult and long and therefore when our guests arrive we want to make them feel welcome and show off our Southern Hospitality. Yesterday morning started off well until the power went out at the hotel so off I went to the airport and waited for a couple of hours shivering in the airport since the weather turned cool outside in the 50’s and it was finally time to leave, boarded the plane and ready to take off, we taxied and taxied and never lifted off and then turned around and headed back to the terminal, we had hit a bird (just my luck) we sat for awhile on the plane until cleared and ready to take off again, finally making it to Memphis, landing when I should have been taking off for Baton Rouge, after getting off the first plane (of course I was on the last row) thinking I would be spending time in Memphis, I walked off found the departure board and I was right next to the departure gate for my next flight and he actually held the plane for me, if I would have had time, I might have kissed him but had to hurry to board. Still waiting for my suitcase.
We have a full Memorial Day weekend and some great things coming up in June to kick off the Summer. We are still High N Dry in St. Francisville.
FRIDAY-MAY 27, 2011
The Delta Drifters will be at the Magnolia Café starting at 7:30pm
SATURDAY-MAY 28, 2011
Audubon State Historic Site/Oakley Plantation will host the Colonial Militia Muster from 10:00am until 4:00pm. This program recreates the sights and sounds of an 1810 militia muster in the colony of Spanish West Florida. Included are black powder weapon demonstrations, costume and camp talks, along with an opportunity to discover life as it was here over 200 years ago. For more information call 225 635 3739.
West Fel Classic for detailed information www.westfelclassic.org
The Criterium will take place downtown along Ferdinand and Royal streets from 1pm until 6pm. All of our downtown businesses will be open for shopping. The Family Fun Ride will start at 2pm leaving from Parker Park/St. Francisville Inn this will be a fun ride to Imahara’s Botanical Garden and back. After these two great events the Fugitive Poets will be playing music, jambalaya will be served around the Courthouse and the Masonic Lodge.
Imahara’s Botanical Garden will be open with “CRAPE MYRTLE MAGIC” from 9am-4pm.
5341 Mahoney Rd. Please remember you will have to take Airport rd to get there. For more information email imaharabotanicalgarden@gmail.com
SUNDAY-MAY 29, 2011
Imahara’s Botanical Garden will be open with “CRAPE MYRTLE MAGIC” from 1pm-4pm.
5341 Mahoney Rd. Please remember you will have to take Airport rd to get there. For more information email imaharabotanicalgarden@gmail.com
MONDAY-MAY 30, 2011
All shops, restaurants and overnight accommodations along with our attractions will be open regular hours except Audubon Café will be closed on Monday and Tuesday.
UPCOMING JUNE EVENTS
-OLLI Annual Meeting on Wednesday June 1st will begin at 10am at the First Baptist Church. The focus for the meeting will be a talk given by Linda Collins with the West Baton Rouge Museum on Civil War: Women’s Perspective.
-Farmers Market Thursday June 2nd from 9am until 1pm at the Red Barn on Wilcox St.
-Verlon Thompson on June 4 & 5, an extraordinary songwriter and guitar picker will hold a workshop on songwriting. For more information www.magmusic.com or email Lynn Wood at birdmancoffee@bellsouth.net.
-Crape Myrtle Magic at Imahara’s Botanical Garden every Saturday and Sunday in June on Saturdays from 9am until 4pm and Sundays 1pm until 4pm
-The Day the War Stopped June 10, 11, and 12th. Friday night will host graveside histories; Saturday will host a parade and re-enactment.
-Summer Horticultural Seminar Series at Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site. “Heirloom Plants and Flowers” from 10am-noon with Trish Aleshire. For more information call 225 635-3332.
-Community Market in Parker Park from 9am-1pm. Music from 10am-Noon by Kevin Johnson.
-Fathers Day Classic and Hot Rod Show at Hemingbough. Show Time 8am-3pm Free Fun for the Whole Family. For more information call Earl Lee 225-721-0464.
Happy & Safe Memorial Day.
Laurie
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