At 7:00 p.m., Thursday, August 28th, come to the Manship Theatre at 100 Lafayette Street in Baton Rouge Louisiana, where “Aloha Y’all” will be taking place.  The mission of “Aloha Y’all” is to raise funds for a wheelchair lift van for Gulf Coast Teaching Family Services (GCTFS).  GCTFS is a Louisiana non-profit whose mission is to provide comprehensive human service programs for Louisiana citizens, children and adults, with various physical and mental challenges, including those labeled mentally retarded; developmentally disabled; brain injured; delinquent; emotionally disturbed; and mentally ill.

“Aloha Y’all” will feature Hawaii’s number one band, HAPA.  HAPA is visiting Louisiana for the first time, bringing its Aloha spirit to a wonderful cause.  LSU head baseball coach Paul Mainieri will be the evening’s host and cocktails and great food will be served before the concert.   Save Thursday night to enjoy great food, drink and company and enjoy the Hawaiian sounds of HAPA.  Tickets are $99 and are tax deductible. For more information call (225) 344-0334 or visit http://www.alohabr.com.

Magnolia Mound Plantation is more than just an historic plantation home, it is a visit back in time and a glimpse of life in the french creole area of Baton Rouge.  From the large front porch of the main house to its rehabilitated outdoor kitchen, one can almost feel what life must have been like.  The crop garden has samples of all the crops that were grown for income, sugar cane, indigo, cotton and tobacco.  Along with the main house, the overseer’s house and slave quarters are also available, giving a complete demonstration of what plantation life was indeed like back in the day.  Visit Magnolia Mound Plantation to learn more about Louisiana’s history and take a trip back in time.

If you are interested in a plantation of your own contact Glenda Daughety and her team at RE/MAX First, (225) 205-2672.  Glenda and her team can help find your dream property in the Baton Rouge area and have the knowledge and experience to make your search easy and enjoyable.

EnviroFlash is a program designed to give people notice of the following day’s ozone levels.  The e-mails are meant to arrive in the afternoon and forecast the next day’s air quality.  Offered through the EPA the EnviroFlash system is available in three Louisiana cities, Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport.  Ozone levels can significantly affect air quality and can greatly affect people’s breathing.  To find out more or to sign up for EnviroFlash go to http://batonrougearea.enviroflash.info

EnviroFlash offers residents of Baton Rouge a piece of environmental technology that is not offered in many cities.  It establishes Baton Rouge as a city that is trying to make a difference.  If you are interested in relocating to Baton Rouge and living in an area that is dedicated to advancements contact Glenda Daughety at (225) 205-2672.   Glenda and her team at RE/MAX First are extremely knowledgeable about real estate in Baton Rouge and can help make your property search educated and enjoyable.

The Baton Rouge Epicurean Society is putting on “A Celebration of Food and Wine” Thursday, August 25th, at the Marriott Hotel, 5500 Hilton Avenue, Baton Rouge, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.  All proceeds from the event will go to youth causes, benefitting such causes as Smart Bodies, 4-H ’The Power of Youth,’ ProStart and Epicurean Scholarship funding.

Gourmet groceries and food from Baton Rouge restaurants will be offered while some of the best chefs from around Baton Rouge prepare delicacies, all of which can be complimented by over 150 wines.  There will be a silent auction and door prizes as well.  The cost for tickets will be $75 in advance or $85 at the door. Visit www.blacktie-louisiana.com for more information.

DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse) will open a new store in Baton Rouge on August 28th.  The store will open at the Mall of Louisiana, 9330 Mall of Louisiana Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA.  DSW is a nationwide chain with over 250 stores and a web site, www.dsw.com.  DSW offers shoppers a variety of designer shoes and reasonable prices and is an extremely popular store for those who love to shop for shoes.  In a turbulent market DSW’s store opening is seen as a sign of confidence in the Baton Rouge area. 

Baton Rouge is holding strong and is a great area for business and lifestyle.  If you are considering a move to the Baton Rouge area, contact Glenda Daughety and her team at RE/MAX First, (225) 205-2672.  Glenda and her team are real estate aficionados and know the Baton Rouge real estate market like no one else.

Soccer season kicks off today at LSU.  The Tigers, SEC West champions, are back in the game and prepared to uphold their title.  Today at 7 p.m. the Tigers will face South Alabama at the LSU Soccer Complex, which is expected to be a packed house.  All expectations are for the Tigers to complete another winning season this Fall.   The Tigers will have their second game Monday night in a match against the BYU Cougars at 7 p.m. at the LSU Soccer Complex.

LSU offers top-notch competitive athletics as well as a superior education.  If you are interested in looking at real estate in the LSU area contact Glenda Daughety at (225) 205-2672.  Glenda and her team are extremely knowledgeable in the Baton Rouge real estate market and can help you find exactly what you need.

In an economy where it can be difficult to obtain a mortgage, being self-employed is not necessarily a hinderance.  Such pointers as shopping for a lender that doesn’t require bank statements or tax returns and asking the experts are just a few tips offered by Melanie Rogers, a Baton Rouge mortgage consultant.  Most importantly being self-employed is not necessarily a turn-off to lenders.  Many lenders are more than willing to work with self-employed borrowers.  For more tips contact Melanie Rogers at (225) 924-2715 for a free no-obligation consultation or visit the following web sites, http://www.lsumortgages.com, http:///www.homeloansmtg.com .

If you are qualifying for a new mortgage and want to check out real estate in Baton Rouge call Glenda Daughety at (225) 205-2672.  Glenda and her team are real estate experts in Baton Rouge and can make your real estate search easy and enjoyable.

A visit to the Myrtles Plantation, 7747 US Hwy 61, St. Francisville, Louisiana, is a visit back in time.  One can feel the old south the moment one plants his/her feet on the ground in this lovely, historical plantation.  Offering more than just a tour the plantation home also serves as a bed and breakfast, it has been placed on  “The Stay List” by National Geographic Traveler magazine.  The glorious

Myrtles Plantation has also been named one of America’s Most Haunted houses.

The Myrtles Plantation is complete with a restaurant and gift shop, which offers true southern treasures. Historical tours are available daily and mystery tours are offered on Friday and Saturday evenings.

If you are looking for a plantation of your own contact Glenda Daughety and her team.  Glenda and her team are the real estate experts in the Baton Rouge area and can find the property and place that suits your needs.  Call Glenda today at (225) 205-2672.

Glenda Daughety and her team have three units available for sale at 8517,  8525 and 8537 Old Hermitage Parkway in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  The units are both 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath and are 1,050 square feet.  With a location close to LSU these units are in prime renting territory.  Rental incomes are $670 with washer dryer and $650 without.

If you are interested in buying investment real estate contact Glenda Daughety at (225) 205-2672.  Glenda and her team are extremely knowledgeable when it comes to the real estate market in Baton Rouge.  Glenda and her team have access to everything currently available on the Baton Rouge real estate market and can give you an in-depth analysis of rental property locations.

In addition to a plethora of cultural activities, historical sites, museums and great restaurants, Baton Rouge also offers gaming.  Along the Mississippi River, riverboats offer gambling, from craps and roulette to slot machines and video poker.  Among such riverboats exists the Belle of Baton Rouge, a triple-deck riverboat which offers blackjack, roulette, craps and mini baccarat.  If you don’t want to sit or stand at a table you can find a variety of slot machines as well as video poker machines. 

The Belle of Baton Rouge offers an array of dining options.  Equally attractive is the free parking and complimentary drinks.  The Belle of Baton Rouge is located at 103 France St, Sheraton Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  For more information call (225) 378-6000.

Baton Rouge is chock full of activities and entertainment.  If you are interested in relocating to Baton Rouge contact Glenda Daughety and her team.  Glenda and her team are at the top of the real estate market in Baton Rouge and can help educate you on the different neighborhoods and what they have to offer.  Call Glenda today, (225) 205-2672.