Thursday — James Redwine of RACER Trust will discuss the General Motors bankruptcy at a meeting of the Women’s Energy Network – Southeast LA Chapter. The meeting will be held at noon in Juban’s. Admission is $30 for WEN members and $40 for non-members. For more information or to register, click here.
Thursday — Rob Grunewald, an associate economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, will speak from 7:30 to 9 a.m. in the City Club. Grunewald’s speech is part of the distinguished speaker series, presented by the Academic Distinction Fund. The event is free; reserve your spot by e-mailing nicole.naquin@adfbr.org.
Friday — The League of Women Voters of Baton Rouge will hold their annual “Reality Check” luncheon at 11:30 p.m. at the City Club. The lunch will feature an analysis of the legislative session, with panelists including John Maginnis from LaPolitics Weekly, Albert Samuels of Southern University, Robert Travis Scott of the Public Affairs Research Council and Glenn Koepp, secretary of the Senate. Admission is $35. For more information, click here.
Saturday — Champions for Children II, a fundraiser for Heritage Ranch will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. at Metro Bowl on Airline Highway. LSU football coach Les Miles, LSU men’s basketball coach Trent Johnson and former Tiger football star Joseph Addai will be on hand to bowl and sign autographs. The event will also feature carnival games, food and drinks, and a visit from Mike the Tiger. Admission is $35 and corporate sponsorships are available for $500.
For the full list of upcoming events, click here.
