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February 15, 2008

CONTACT:
Seth Harvey
(225) 342-0729
sharvey@crt.state.la.us

NEW ORLEANS- Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu will join NBA and WNBA stars, Commissioner David Stern and others in New Orleans for All-Star Weekend. Events include Friday's Day of Service, with over 2,500 volunteers participating in ten service projects throughout the city, and Sunday's All-Star Game. The Office of the Lieutenant Governor has partnered with the NBA to promote community service in New Orleans. The All-Star Day of Service is the largest single-day volunteer event since Hurricane Katrina.

WHAT: NBA All-Star Weekend

WHEN: February 15-17

WHERE: New Orleans

WHO: Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu, NBA Commissioner David Stern, Mayor Ray Nagin, NBA and WNBA stars

Friday, February 15

1:30 pm
NBA Day of Service
Laurel Elementary School
820 Jackson Avenue
Lt. Gov. Landrieu will take part in revitalization projects at this service site

2:30 pm
NBA Day of Service
Mahalia Jackson Early Childhood and Family Learning Center
2101 Freret Street
Lt. Gov. Landrieu will work with volunteers to build a new playground at the school

9:00 pm
All-Star Celebration of Service
Jackson Square
Lt. Gov. Landrieu, Mayor Nagin, Commissioner Stern and others will thank volunteers for their efforts at the Day of Service sites

Sunday, February 17

7:00 pm
57th NBA All-Star Game
New Orleans Arena