Mid City Minute: July 5, 2024
I hope you and yours had a happy 4th of July! With the holiday and the dog days of summer upon us, many Mid City businesses have adjusted their hours. Be sure to check Google or call ahead.
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News
Tech Park member Speedy Eats sells first automated drive through store
Mayor’s office announces clean up efforts for many Mid City intersections
Man killed in shooting on N Donmoor Ave
Police searching for vehicle in suspected hit and run in death on N Ardenwood Dr
Is Parish Pets moving to Government St?
A.C. Lewis YMCA releases progress photos
Nominate a Mid City business for BRAC’s Diversity Star Award
Mid City restaurants and bars clean up the Best of 225 Magazine Awards
Upcoming Events
Food
Enjoy vegan barbeque at MJ’s Cafe July 5
Try an all new lager at Cypress Coast Brewing July 5
Grab some onigiri at Cypress Coast Brewing July 6
Try Paella at Pelican to Mars July 10
Fun
Shop the Summer Market at Spoke & Hub July 7
Watch an airplane race at Pelican to Mars July 7
Walk to the Sno Ball stand with Varsity Sports July 10
Watch The Little Mermaid at Liberty Lagoon July 12
Make friends with a reptile at Red Stick Reads July 13
Adopt a pet at Spoke & Hub July 14
Mid City Ballroom presents a production of “The Producers” on July 19
Test your “boy band” trivia knowledge at DIY Disco July 26
Electric Depot hosts Local Pop Up Clothing Swap July 27
Recurring Events
Explore Mid City by bike at Electric Depot every Monday
Practice yoga at Pelican to Mars every Monday
Grab a $1 burger at Phil Brady’s every Monday
Shop the farmer’s market at the Main Library every Tuesday
Play bingo at Cypress Coast Brewing every Tuesday
Practice pilates at Electric Depot every Wednesday
Test your trivia knowledge at Curbside every Wednesday
Take the stage at Red Stick Social every Thursday
Attend story time at Red Stick Reads every Saturday
Bowl for free at Red Stick Social every Saturday
Newly Listed For Sale / Rent
For Rent
2177 Oleander St 3/2 $1800/month
7744 Lasalle Ave 2/2 $1650/month
848 Steele Blvd 2/1 $1500/month
For Sale
2201 Myrtle Dr 4/4 $699k
4134 Claycut Rd 2/1 $420k
1966 Olive St 2/2 $385k
5656 S Leighton Ave 3/2 $265k
Volunteer
Check-out free tools for a Mid City project from MCRA
Earn volunteer hours with Mid City Redevelopment Alliance
Help Front Yard Bikes with their summer programs
Donate books to help fill MCRA’s new community libraries
Complete a survey for what you’d like to see at the Downtown Riverfront
Plan a litter clean up day in your neighborhood with KTTB
Meetings
OneRouge Friday Call July 5 has been CANCELLED
Melrose Place Crime Prevention and Improvement District meets July 9
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting July 10
Cool Careers for Teens at Main Library July 12
Melrose Place Civic Association will hold a community meeting July 11
Bagels and Business at Main Library at Goodwood July 17
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