Events/Eventos

2012 (Some dates have yet to be determined).

January 2012 General Meeting -

January general meeting -  Jan. 10, 2012 at 7:00 at the Isleno Center.  Guest speaker - Donald  Davis. Spoke on his research for his book WASHED AWAY? THE INVISIBLE PEOPLE OF LOUISIANA'S WETLANDS.  He is interested in collecting oral history stories  from Islenos in the Parish. Speaker Don Davis on Story Telling: Old photos and experiences in the past.

The meeting is free and the public is invited.  He will be setting up appointments with anyone interested in contributing their stories for his research.  Place: 1357 Bayou Rd., St. Bernard, LA

Mar. 17 & 18, 2012  - Museum Complex - Noon to 8:00 P.M. each day - $3 Admission donation to enter the Festival.
Raffle tickets available - Info: Donna at 504-912-3859/Dot at 504-554-8412
Volunteers Needed for festival - Call:  Hugh, (504) 251-2040 hughbev1021@gmail.com
 or Rhonda Rodriguez Hannan ((504) 615 – 9322 (:rhondahannan@yahoo.com)

Co-Chairs)

Former Festivals held: 2010/2011

 1. The 36th ANNUAL ISLEÑOS FIESTA : Info from March 2011

2. Youtube Video of 2010 Festival  3 . YouTube More Video of 2010 Festival

April 28: Antique Car Show; Our antique car show will be held at the museum complex on April 28, 2012  
Location: Los  Isleños Museum Complex; 1357 Bayou Rd., St. Bernard, La.
Time: 8:00 am till 3:00 pm
Contacts: Bruce Jackson at pho# (504) 247 2501 or Roxanne Ragan at pho# (504) 628 1758 for info or to register for the show.

May: Canary Island Day/Memorial day Celebration- Mass at St. Bernard Church/ reception: Isleños Center, 1357 Bayou Rd.

August:  Feast of St. Bernard- Mass at St. Bernard Church/ Covered Dish Lunch at Isleños Center.
Traditional dress for membership at Museum. Mass is at 4:00 p.m.

September: Museum Days - TBA - Location 1357 Bayou Rd., St. Bernard, LA;

October: Camestre at Tony Fernandez's Home - Address, time and day forthcoming

Nov. 1: All Saints' Day Mass at St. Bernard Church---Time: TBA

 December:  Isleños Christmas: TBA - Location 1357 Bayou Rd., St. Bernard, LA;

TBA=To Be Announced

Any Questions, CALL DOT BENGE at 504-554-8412

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2011

Feb. 13th General meeting CANCELLED due to Parades

Feb. 20 General Meeting 11:30 at Chalmette High School, Chopping
for Fiesta
Fiesta Chopping Dates at Chalmette High School Cafeteria:

Feb. 20, 27, Mar. 6,13, Mar. 18, 19 Isleños Center

Feb. 27 Irish Italian Isleños Coronation Ball---Tickets $25.00 per person
Sigur Cultural Center

Mar. 7 Irish Italian Isleños Parade Noon from Sigur Cultural Center
Starts at Noon

Mar. 12 Louisiana's Lost Treasure: The Islenos, a Documentary presented by Samantha Perez and
Joshua Robin, the Council Chambers at 7:00 P.M. Refreshments

Mar. 20 RE-DEDICATION O THE DUCROS MUSEUM AND ISLEÑOS VILLAGE at10:30 A.M.

Mar. 17 & 18 The 35th ANNUAL ISLEÑOS FIESTA : Info from March 2011
Museum Complex - Noon to 8:00 P.M. each day - $3 Admission donation to enter the Festival.
Raffle tickets available - Info: Donna at 504-912-3859/Dot at 504-554-8412
Volunteers Needed for festival - Call Hugh, 504-251-2040
Youtube video of 2010 Festival

April 17 Art in April Torres Park 11:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.

May 30 Canary Island Day/Memorial day Celebration- Mass at St. Bernard Church/ reception
Isleños Center

Aug. 20 Feast of St. Bernard- Mass at St. Bernard Church/ Covered Dish Lunch at Isleños Center.
Traditional dress for membership at Museum. Attendance also by Canary Island members. Mass is at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 12. Father Arnone plans a family day for the event. this year Iverson Hall will be rededicated on the feast day.

Oct. Museum Days - TBA

Nov. 1 All Saints' Day Mass at St. Bernard Church---Time: TBA

Dec. Isleños Christmas - December 11, 2011

TBA=To Be Announced

Any Questions, CALL DOT BENGE at 504-554-8412