Local Civic Groups

Terrytown Civic Association

The Terrytown Civic Association meets at 7:00 pm on the first Wednesday of every month at the Terrytown Golden Age Center at 604 Heritage Avenue (across from the Terrytown Playground). Meetings are open to the public and provide an opportunity for residents to express concerns directly to the public officials in attendance. The Civic Association also publishes a neighborhood newsletter, The Trumpet, at the beginning of each month. Additional information is available in The Trumpet or send an email to terrytowntrumpet@gmail.com.

Terrytown Garden Club

Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 pm at the Terrytown Playground Rec Center, 641 Heritage Ave., Room 102. If you’re interested in joining or receiving more information, please see the club’s Facebook page and website.

Terrytown Golden Agers

Seniors who are a resident of Jefferson Parish are welcomed to come check out the Club. Meetings are held on Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. in the Terrytown Golden Age Center at 604 Heritage Avenue (across from the Terrytown Playground). For more information you can call the Jefferson Parish Special Program Supervisor at 504-349-5000.

Terrytown Volunteer Fire Department

The fire department is always looking for volunteer firefighters. But if you choose for any reason not to fight fires, you can serve in other areas and activities. You will have the opportunity to learn important skills that will benefit you, your family, friends, and your neighbors for a lifetime…not to mention the many new friends you make along the way. Give the T5VFD a call at 504-349-5551, come in and fill out an application, or stop in on a Tuesday or Thursday at Central Station, 341 Heritage Ave. They will be happy to answer any questions you might have. For more information, see https://www.facebook.com/TerrytownFireDepartment/.

Terrytown Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary

The Terrytown Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary works to support the Terrytown Volunteer Fire Department. See https://www.facebook.com/T5VFDAuxiliary/ for more information.

Krewe of Adonis

The Krewe of Adonis is the only Carnival parade in Terrytown. For more information, see http://www.mysticknightsofadonis.com/.

Westbank Lions Club

If you’re interested in joining or receiving more information, please see the club’s Facebook page for more information.

Westbank Optimist Club

The Westbank Optimist Club is a non-profit group of like-minded, community involved individuals who have been dedicated to serving the youth of Jefferson Parish.
See https://www.optimistwestbank.org/ for more information.

Westbank Rotary Club

The club contributes manpower and financial resources to Westbank and Greater New Orleans area community projects and service organizations. Club meetings are held on Tuesdays at 12:15 at Timberlane Country Club in Gretna, LA .
See https://rotarywestbank.com/ for more information.

West Jefferson Civic Coalition

The West Jefferson Civic Coalition is comprised of member civic associations located on the Westbank, including the Terrytown Civic Association. Its purpose is to promote issues of mutual civic and community interest to its members. It encourages continuous improvement in the quality of life in Jefferson Parish, and maintains recognition and credibility with local, state, and federal elected officials. For more information, click here.