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Sculpture Yields Firewood

Sculpture taking shape. Lightning struck tree on Bayou St. John being transformed into local landmark. iPhone photo taken by Charlie Lonodn at 6:15 a.m. on May 14, 2013. You can thank the Mothership Foundation which is the force behind the Bayou Boogaloo for contacting artist Martin Miller who made this… read more.

Old Police and Fire Stations Up for Grabs

Buy this May 17th 2552 St. Philip article courtesy City Business Six city properties will be sold at auction next week, with officials looking to put unused real estate back into commerce. Four former fire stations, a former police station and a visitor’s center are included in the auction set… read more.

ANIMAL ORDINANCES

The New Orleans City Council recently passed legislation regarding animal ordinances in Orleans Parish. The updated laws went into effect on March 22, 2013 and include pertinent information for any pet owner in Orleans Parish. The ordinances are currently being enforced by the Animal Control division of the Louisiana SPCA.… read more.

Food Trucks to Visit Neighborhoods Tuesdays

CONTACT: BARRIE SCHWARTZ | FOUNDER & DIRECTOR | MY HOUSE NOLA | BARRIE@MYHOUSENOLA.COM |CELL: 248 – 933 – 1463 1ST BI-ANNUAL ROLLING THROUGH: A MOBILE SERIES My House NOLA announces the 1st Bi-Annual Rolling Through: A Mobile Series, taking place on Tuesday evenings in May and June. This is the… read more.

Call for Applications: The Funding Seed's Fundraising Intensive Program

Now accepting applications for enrollment in the 2013-2014 class of The Fundraising Intensive Program, a new training opportunity presented by The Funding Seed! Details & application at http://www.thefundingseed.com. The Fundraising Intensive Program is a 10-month course that gives you tools to raise funds for your nonprofit. Through a combination of… read more.

LCCA 2013 Calendar

LCCA 2013 Calendar and Contact Listing can be found under Resources. read more.

LCCA Neighborhood Watch Program

The LCCA completed the Neighborhood Watch Program and received the Neighborhood Watch signs to be posted on the Island. Contact the LCCA if you wish to purchase additional signs for your home or street entrance. Pictured below is Carol Giardina, President of LCCA receiving Watch Signs from Sergeant Smith of… read more.

Senior Fest 2013

The New Orleans Council on Aging will host Senior Fest 2013 at the University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena on May 10, 2013. The event will take place from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and more than 800 senior citizens are expected to attend. Major sponsors include Entergy New Orleans,… read more.

Neighborhood Associations Team Up for Children

The Fairgrounds Triangle Neighborhood Association has worked diligently to oppose the sale of alcohol at 1544 Gentilly Boulevard. At its April 8th board meeting, the Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association voted to oppose alcohol sales at 1544 Gentilly Boulevard. 1544 Gentilly is less than 50 feet from Olive Stallings Playground.… read more.

BIKE SHARE | BE THERE

Wednesday, April 10 | 5:30 – 7:00 pm Mosquito, Termite & Rodent Control Board 2100 Leon C. Simon Drive read more.

TRASH MOB | SUNDAY | 1 pm

The heavily traveled bike and pedestrian route of the Jeff Davis Highway has grown a particularly dense garbage patch where it meets D’Hemecourt right on the north side of the Jeff Davis Bridge. So we’ll be picking up trash (and recyclables) at the 3400 Block of D’Hemecourt like rock stars… read more.

Get Your Bass Out There April 6th

If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there’d be a shortage of fishing poles. ~Doug Larson To welcome springtime fishing, New Orleans City Park will host its Big Bass Rodeo and Fishtival, the oldest freshwater rodeo in the country. This 66-year-old event attracts over 600 participants and… read more.

ECCS to host 7th Annual Charter Schools Certified Teacher Fair

Certified teachers are invited to join the New Orleans charter school movement by attending the Eastbank Collaborative of Charter Schools’ (ECCS) seventh annual New Orleans Charter Schools Certified Teacher Fair Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Third Floor Ballroom of the Xavier University Student Center, 4980… read more.

Garden Up March 23rd

Click on the flyer by Michael Cohn for a PDF. Please join your neighbors at the Faubourg St. John Community Garden at the corner of St. Philip and North Dupre for a clean up day on Saturday, March 23rd from 9 to noon. There will be tasks for all ages… read more.

Preliminary Flood Maps Available

Click on the map for more. From State Representative Jared Brossett: FEMA has released preliminary flood maps that have the potential to effect insurance rates and flood risks. I encourage you to look at the links below and attend one of their open houses to learn more about what the… read more.

It's Magicly Delicious

St. Patrick’s Day is this Sunday. Start celebrating the day right by enjoying a great brunch at one of the great restaurants right here in Faubourg St. John! Forget that cereal, go get a real breakfast at a real restaurant in Faubourg St. John. It’s magicly delicious! [caption id=“attachment_18466” align=“alignleft”… read more.

Volleyball on the Bayou Saturday

Hello volleyball junkies, MCVG and MCYV will hold the customary youth clinic this Saturday morning (9:30am-11:30am) followed by an adult “speed” tournament at noon (please arrive before 11:45am since that’s when we pick teams). There’s a ton of other stuff to do this weekend, but there’s nothing more fun than… read more.

Vino on the Bayou This Evening

Louisiana Landmarks’ Spring series of Vino on the Bayou wine tasting events starts this month! Join the fun on Friday, March 15th from 5:30-7:30 for live music performed by John Rankin, author and radio host Kid Chef Eliana signing her book “Cool Kids Cook”, and a beautiful sunset on Bayou… read more.

8 Cars Found in Bayou St. John

Equusearch, the Texas crew that New Orleans police have brought in to help search for missing teacher Terrilyn Monette, has found at least eight cars in Bayou St. John. But none of them is the teacher’s 2012 black Acura, last seen on March 2, Equusearch founder and director Tim Miller… read more.

Get Your Bass Out There April 6th

Are You Ready?

Whether it’s a boil water advisory or hurricane alerts, you need to be ready… NOLA READY! Learn more by visiting the links below. On the Web – http://new.nola.gov/ready/ Via Email – http://new.nola.gov/ready/emergency-alerts/ On Twitter – https://twitter.com/nolaready On Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/NOHSEP Readiness starts with you Whether manmade or natural, every emergency… read more.

Community Gardens

Pictured above is Faubourg St. John’s current Community Garden. Faubourg St. John will soon have another Community Garden at 2720 Dumaine Street. Parkway Partners’ Urban Gardening Program includes Urban Farms, Community Gardens and Orchards, and some gardens may incorporate all of the above. The type of garden that is created… read more.

It's a Wonderful Life in Faubourg St. John

inspired by Brenda London In the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life”, the character George Bailey is shown how things in his town might have been different had he never been born. The quaint town of Bedford Falls gets transformed into an anything-goes commercial enterprise called Pottersville. My wife reminded me… read more.

1908 Maps

Thanks to Linda Burns for sending in these great maps of Faubourg St. John in 1908. read more.

Big Changes on the Bayou

Removal of dam on Bayou St. John will restore flow of water from Lake PontchartrainBy Mark Schleifstein, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune on December 12, 2012 at 4:35 PM, updated December 12, 2012 at 7:24 PM “This dam is a clog in the artery of Bayou St. John.” — Mark Schexnayder,… read more.

5 Gallons of Your Time

Know everyone is enjoying the wonderful new oak trees put on the banks of the bayou by Jared Zeller and friends. Please consider that each of those trees needs fresh water to continue their trek toward becoming mighty oaks. Bring a gallon of water with you when you go by… read more.

Old Soldiers Home

The Confederate Soldiers’ Home at 1700 Moss St. was built for veterans of the Civil War and was named Camp Nicholls to honor local Civil War Brig. Gen. Francis T. Nicholls, who later was a two-term governor of Louisiana. In March 1866, shortly after the end of the war, the… read more.

Clean that Catch Basin NOW

http://fsjna.org/2012/05/free-protection/ Before you go to work today (or if you are just coming home) clean the storm drains around your block NOW! Big line of storms coming soon. Gonna come a flood! More about storm drain cleaning in the links: http://fsjna.org/2012/03/gonna-come-a-flood/ and http://fsjna.org/2012/05/free-protection/ DO IT NOW | Big line of… read more.

Esplanade and City Park Avenue Paving

Dean Burridge sent in this report about the meeting: The briefing pertaining to the resurfacing of Esplanade Ave. and City Park Ave. lasted for one hour this evening. The $5M project has been coordinated with the Sewer & Water Board along with area utilities, and completion by July 2013 is… read more.

Buckmoth Caterpillar Spraying

The time is NOW to sign up for Buckmoth Caterpillar Spraying, Termite Treatment and Tree Fertilization! Save Our Trees, a project of Parkway Partners, in partnership with the City of New Orleans Department of Parks & Parkways, is accepting orders for tree treatment between now and March 31. Click HERE… read more.

Faubourg St. John Cultural District

At the January 14, 2013 board meeting, the Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association board voted to support a Cultural District in Faubourg St. JohnClick on the logo for more information. CDImplementationGuidelines2013 read more.

Headquarters

photo and article courtesy Broad Community Connections Headquarters Barber Beauty & Natural Hair Salon is sleek and polished, with shiny dark wood floors, exposed brick, and modern fans, yet the place retains a classic barbershop feel with old-style chairs and lighting, and the tan uniforms worn by the eleven barbers… read more.

NOLA Wise Neighborhood Energy Challenge Update

Competition is stiff in the NOLA Wise Neighborhood Energy Challenge! NOLA Wise has challenged neighborhood teams to see who can have the most Home Performance Evaluations (HPE) completed within their boundaries. The winning neighborhood will receive $5000 to put towards a neighborhood greening project. HPEs will be tallied until March… read more.

WALK EVERY SATURDAY

The Ruth U. Fertel Tulane Community Health Center invites you to join our Soul Steppers Walking Club! Our walking group is already strong in numbers, all that is missing is you! Bring friends, family, and pets…and let’s get moving! Every Saturday @ 9am Rain or shine – we’ll be there!… read more.

HOME SECURITY

If you were locked out of your house, would you still be able to get in? Maybe you keep an unlocked window in the back, or a hidden key in your mailbox, or on top of a window ledge. You may think this is a good idea, but guess what?… read more.

Postcard from Home

Courtesy the Linda Burns Collection read more.

Big Bass Rodeo

Fish Under the Dome

Fish under the big dome on the bayou at 1368 Moss. Here are the dates for this year’s fish fry: FRYDAY, February 22 | FRYDAY, March 1 | FRYDAY, March 8 Although Holy Rosary Parish officially began in 1907, the history of the parish began as early as the settlement… read more.

Bike Share Program

Article courtesy NOLA DEFENDER. Click on the bikes for more. NOLA has buses, and plans for streetcar expansion are underway. Nonetheless, with less than 1400 cabs in a city of more than 360,000, it’s hard to get around in the Crescent City. Thanks to Bike Easy, the EPA, and city… read more.

Armed Villains Apprehended

On Sunday, February 10th, a 52-year-old man lost $16.50 that he had in his pockets after an armed robber approached him from behind about 8:10 p.m. at the corner of North Lopez and St. Philip streets, police said. The robber pushed the victim against the victim’s car, took the money… read more.

A new way to Help Veterans and Military Families

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), established in 1971, is now one of the largest senior volunteer organizations in the nation. Its mission is to provide a variety of service opportunities for retired persons aged 55 and older by engaging them in diverse volunteer activities with various organizations in… read more.

$750 Cash back Incentive

Please see the exciting new offer from NOLA Wise, which now provides Orleans Parish homeowners a $750 cash back incentive for making energy efficiency improvements on their homes! These incentives are in addition to the already-available Energy Smart incentives from Entergy New Orleans. Spread the word! Call us today at… read more.

Introducing the NOLA Wise Neighborhood Energy Challenge!

Talk about some healthy competition! Your neighborhood can start off 2013 right by competing to become the most NOLA Wise! NOLA Wise is an energy efficiency program available to New Orleans homeowners through a partnership between the Mayor’s office and the nonprofit organization Global Green USA. NOLA Wise Neighborhood Challenge!… read more.

Lake Catherine Little Free Library

Lake Catherine now has a Little Free Library located at the Fort Pike Volunteer Fire Department Fire House. Donations are welcome to the Library (Books including Children’s Books and Magazines). Donations can be dropped off at the Little Library. Check outs and returns are on an honor system. Pictures of… read more.

Lake Catherine Civic Association T-Shirts

The Lake Catherine Civic Assocation has T-Shirts available for sale. Prices range from $10.00 to $13.00. Contact the LCCA if you are interested at lakecatherineassociation @yahoo.com read more.

We're Moving and Need to Sublet our Space ASAP!

TWO New Orleans CBD/Arts District Offices Available for Sublet Immediately Sunny, beautiful offices in excellent central location in the heart of the Arts District of New Orleans. Two spaces available for sublet together or individually: 550 square ft 2 room suite with 18 ft ceilings, large windows, hardwood flooring, architectural… read more.

Writer for ph8 Magazine

The Infinity Initiative is looking for a volunteer writer for ph8 Magazine. Contact us theinfinityinitiativegmail.com read more.

GreeNOLA Facebook Page Welcomes You!

The GreeNOLA group is for local residents, businesses, organizations and our supporters worldwide who care about the creation of a greener, more sustainable New Orleans and Gulf Coast through intelligent, environmentally responsible and progressive planning. Our page is also a venue to post your ideas, events and actions that you… read more.

Global Green NOLA Hosts Fund Raiser/Sneak Preview of Casa Borrega

Global Green NOLA Fundraiser/Sneak Preview of Casa Borrega – November 15th On November 15th, Global Green’s New Orleans office will host a festive VIP cocktail reception and fundraiser for more than 75 local green economy leaders and Global Green supporters to celebrate our achievements in helping to green the City… read more.

Social Event of the Season

Reconnect with your neighbors in a positive environment… SMILE, eat, drink, dance and play this SATURDAY Enjoy the 23rd annual Voodoo on the Bayou. Experience the joy of great fun as the Treme Brass Band tunes up for your enjoyment. Tickle your tastebuds with food from New Orleans’ finest restaurants.… read more.

Neighborhood Expression of Care

In 1969, Fred Rogers appeared before the United States Senate Subcommittee on Communications. His goal was to support funding for PBS and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, in response to significant proposed cuts by President Nixon. Watch this video and see his explanation of what his television show is all… read more.

BLIGHT STATUS AVAILABLE OCTOBER 11th

http://fsjna.org/2012/09/blight-status/ While the official roll out isn’t until October 11th, get a sneek preview of this exciting new blight fighting tool that will make finding out about the progress of the blight fight in your neighborhood a lot easier. Just type in the address of that blighted property and voila…… read more.

Why Join the N.O.P.D.?

Listen as some 2012 N.O.P.D. recruits talk about why they joined the New Orleans Police Department Salary after training – $43,070 read more.

Be Prepared | Not Scared

Computer projections of the hurricane show New Orleans as a place where the hurricane MIGHT make landfall. Since the hurricane is still several days away, why not make preparations now? …just in case. Be prepared, not scared. Visit the link below for a few suggestions just in case the hurricane… read more.

Be a Tree Trooper!

by Charlie London Parkway Partners to Announce Five-Year Plan to Further Reforest Orleans Parish and Strengthen Neighborhoods. 30th Anniversary Celebration Will Kick Off Even Greater Public-Private Preservation, Beautification and Maintenance TIME: 10:00AM WHEN: Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012 WHERE: New Orleans Healing Center 2372 St. Claude Ave. I contacted Jean Fahr… read more.

Louisiana Property Insurance Fire Rating Letter

Louisiana Property Insurance Fire Rating Letter listed under Resources. read more.

BASTILLE DAY in FAUBOURG St. JOHN

Please join us for the annual Faubourg St. John Merchants Association Block Party on Ponce de Leon Street between Esplanade and North Lopez. Saturday, July 14, 2012 | 5 PM – 9 PM | Le Marseillaise will be sung by Cynthia Scott Zazou City | Ukelele Jake | Creole String… read more.

TIME TO RESTORE ORDER

How New York Became Safe: The Full Story A citywide effort, involving many agencies and institutions, helped restore order. Just 25 years ago, New York City was racked with crime: murders, burglaries, drug deals, car thefts, thefts from cars. (Remember the signs in car windows advising no radio?) Unlike many… read more.

NOCOG Community Survey

The New Orleans Coalition on Open Governance has designed this Community Survey to further our examination of the City’s use of our tax dollars, and to determine if the budgeting for outcomes philosophy is actually achieving any results. Please take a moment and complete this survey! read more.

Monthly Sustainability Series: THURSDAY, JUNE 14TH

Monthly Sustainability Series: Thursday, June 14th GlobalGreen USA proudly partners with the AIA, New Orleans Chapter and USGBC, LA Chapter to present a monthly panel presentation and discussion series on issues of sustainability and environmental responsibility. As we brace ourselves for another hot, humid summer in New Orleans, this month’s… read more.

FAUBOURG ST. JOHN

Faubourg St. John is a neighborhood located just north of Broad Street at the intersection of Orleans Avenue. It is approximately 75 city blocks in area and has an average elevation of about 1 foot above sea level. Not bad when you consider about half of New Orleans is several… read more.

Timolynn Sams Honored by NDF

NPN’s Executive Director Timolynn Sams was recently honored with a 2012 Leadership Award from Neighborhood Development Foundation, and today the Times-Picayune profiles Timolynn’s tireless work in community engagement and organizing. read more.

Global Green USA Selling 4 Green Affordable Homes Holy Cross Neighborhood, Lower 9th Ward

Global Green USA, has put four LEED Platinum single-family homes on the market in New Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward. These homes are the result of a design competition led by Brad Pitt in 2006 and have been called “21st Century Shotgun Houses” for their nod to the city’s traditional housing… read more.

Build Now Completes 50th Home

William and Tess Monaghan established Build Now in 2008 with the mission of building quality, affordable housing in the greater New Orleans area for people affected by Hurricane Katrina. Since the storm, our mission has expanded to assisting first time homebuyers and other residents who want to build in New… read more.

Global Green Release of RFP for Fresh Food Vendor

Deadline for Submission: Friday, June 8th As part of our commitment to the sustainable rebuilding of New Orleans and demonstrating green building as a solution to global warming nationally, Global Green USA sponsored an international sustainable design competition during the summer of 2006. The product of which was our Holy… read more.

Memorial Day

The National World War II Museum is conveniently located in the Warehouse/arts district of New Orleans. The museum is affiliated with the Smithsonian Institute, and has been designated by Congress as “America’s National World War II Museum.” read more.

Million Dollar Ride

by Charlie London Upon returning from the May 10th BlightStat meeting, I had the opportunity to, once again, ride New Orleans’ fine public transportation. Click on the map for a larger view If you haven’t taken a ride on a New Orleans streetcar or bus lately you really are missing… read more.

Our Own Fantasy Island

by Charlie London Anyone who viewed the old “Fantasy Island” TV series knows well the refrain of the actor who announced the arrival of guests. For those who have no idea what I am referring to, please visit the link below: http://youtu.be/1x_QbVDlLbI Several neighbors noticed a large low flying plane… read more.

Meeting | Magnolia Bridge | Tonight

The Meeting will include a formal presentation of the projec PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING Regional Planning Commission Task No. A 4.12 FHWA Contract No. PL-0011 (035) State Project No. H.971845.1 Magnolia Pedestrian Bridge Stage 1 Environmental Analysis New Orleans, Louisiana Orleans Parish Notice is hereby given that the Regional Planning Commission… read more.

Salsa for Smoke-free Air

Free Food; Free music by Freddie Omar; Free Health screenings and ear acupuncture; door prizes and give-a-ways. Help us promote smoke-free workplaces for all people including bar and casino workers, including musicians. Did you know: People who are exposed to smoke in the workplace are 17% more likely to develop… read more.

Artist Allows Work at FSJNAdotORG

My designs are inspired by friends, family and New Orleans – the city I love. —Lauren Alsop Hello! You’ve likely seen the plethora of art that local artists have allowed FSJNAdotORG to use throughout the website. I am excited to announce today that yet another local artist – Laura Alsop… read more.

Upcoming Sheriff Sales

BUY YOURSELF SOME PROPERTY! Click on the map for a larger view. For more information, please go to: http://civilsheriff.com/RealEstateSales.asp Ownership of property, either real estate or movables, can be jeopardized by a money judgment or by a delinquent payment on a loan. When the interests of a borrower and/or other… read more.

Exclusive Crawfish Boil

CRAWFISH BOIL Saturday, May 19th Advance tickets only $25 per person. Includes Crawfish, fried fish, fixings and 2 drink tickets Tickets on sale now. Get them at the bar at Deutsches Haus 1023 Ridgewood Dr Metairie, LA 70001-6135 P: (504) 522-8014 info@deutscheshaus.org http://www.deutscheshaus.org LIMITED to first 75 No tickets will… read more.

It's Happening Here!

Jazz Fest is over but great things are still happening here in Faubourg St. John. Below are some posts from FSJNAdotORG posted over the last week: What Makes a Neighborhood Great? http://fsjna.org/2012/04/what-makes-a-neighborhood-great/ Come for coffee or come to help for a while! Help your neighbors, gab and laugh and plant… read more.

FEAST NOLA

Faubourg St. John neighbor, Vivian Cahn would like you to know that FEAST NOLA is a community dinner that unites creative, civic-minded individuals to invest in ideas and inspire action. The first FEAST is on Sunday May 20th at 6pm at the Marigny Opera House, please Reserve Your SEAT! During… read more.

COFFEE | RAKE | GAB | GARDEN

poster by Linda Landesberg Saturday, May 12 walk on over to Desmare Playground. COFFEE | RAKE | GAB | GARDEN in DESMARE PLAYGROUND Come for coffee or come to help for a while! Help your neighbors, gab and laugh and plant or rake and sweep or mulch and play. Bring… read more.

BlightStat 34 and more

photo and article by Charlie London The City’s SERVENOLA office will soon be providing a list of volunteer opportunities where you can make a significant difference toward winning the fight against blight. These aren’t cleanup days or media opportunities but real jobs where volunteers can make a difference. Why volunteers?… read more.

Golf One for the Team

The Mid City Cyclones AAU Basketball Organization is sponsoring its 1st Annual Golf Tournament on June 1, 2012 at City Park Golf Club. As the organization grows, the number of young boys participating in the program continues to grow as well. So this year, all funds raised will go towards… read more.

Get a Car May 10th

NEW ORLEANS, LA – On Thursday, May 10, 2012, the City of New Orleans Department of Public Works will hold its second abandoned vehicle auction for 2012. The auction, located at Almonaster Auto Pound, 10200 Almonaster Avenue, will begin at 9 a.m. Vehicle preview day and buyer registration is Wednesday,… read more.

Household Hazardous Waste Day

Below is a flyer with information on the upcoming Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day. The event will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2012. This may be the only event of this type in our area this year. Please assist the city in promoting this important project by forwarding the… read more.

2012 Bayou Boogaloo Poster

The Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo Festival is hosted by the MotherShip Foundation, a non-profit (501c3) organization dedicated to encouraging social change by bringing forth a higher quality of life for all Louisiana and New Orleans residents through the promotion of arts, culture, and recreation. You are invited to become an integral… read more.

Intel and Dell at Fair Grinds

At Fair Grinds we love the opportunity to meet new friends from all around the world and see how our community adapts good-naturedly to all of the crowds and chaos. What is with the shorts and Hawaiian shirts? Is that a uniform of some kind? Aloha from Fair Grinds! We… read more.

At Home with a Saint

Fortier Park was the recipient of another work of art! Paws on Parade | Pup-Lic Art for the benefit of the animals of the Louisiana SPCA Title: At Home with a Saint Artist: Sara Gothard The Louisiana SPCA’s Dog Day Afternoon established the state’s first dog/human walk-a-thon. It began in… read more.

Magical Mystery Tour - Streetlights

photo by Charlie London Mayor Landrieu announced today that all streetlights in the City of New Orleans will be fixed by 2013! Steps to get your streetlight fixed: 1) Call 311 with BOTH the number on the pole AND the address nearest the pole. (about 6ft up — has 2… read more.

What Makes a Neighborhood Great?

photos by Charlie London Good places promote sociability These are the spots where you run into people you know, where you take friends and family when you want to show them the neighborhood. These places become the heart and soul of the neighborhood because they offer people many different reasons… read more.

Park Yourself Carefully

From NOLA.com http://www.nola.com/jazzfest/index.ssf/2012/04/parking_vending_laws_to_be_str.html Commercial and nonprofit property owners around the Fair Grounds Race Course who charge for parking for the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival sponsored by Shell must have a permit issued by City Hall or face being shut down, Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s administration announced this week. Permits… read more.

New Orleans Needs Stronger Dikes

Judith Brown gave an impromptu performance on a porch in Faubourg St. John after the first day of Jazz Fest. Click on the photo or below to view her performance. read more.

Team Gleason

“It’s not about the blocked punt or the Superbowl ring. It’s about the relationships, love and what you do when you walk out of this room.” – Steve Gleason More at: http://www.teamgleason.org/about/ read more.

Sign up for free e-reports on OPSB and RSD

Information on the Committee and Business meetings of the Orleans Parish School Board and BESE meeting items relevant to the Recovery School District – New Orleahs are available through the “OPSBrief” and “RSDigest” email alerts provided by the Eastbank Collaborative of Charter Schools, made possible by a Community IMPACT 2010… read more.

ECCS to host 6th Annual Charter Schools Certified Teacher Fair

All Louisiana charter schools, certified teachers, and students in the process of receiving certification are invited to attend the Eastbank Collaborative of Charter Schools’ 6h Annual Teachers Fair. Interested schools and teacher candidates can register online by clicking the following links: principals/recruiters or teacher candidates. Teacher candidates who pre-register will… read more.

Friends Raffle Fiat

Friends of City Park raffle 2012 FIAT to support new entrance to Botanical Garden and Storyland While Lark in the Park, Friends of City Park’s premier fundraiser, has come and gone for another year, its goal of raising funds for the new entrance to the Botanical Garden and Storyland continues.… read more.

Community Crawfish Boil

Join BUILD NOW Sunday April 22 from 1-4 PM for their 4th Annual Crawfish Boil at the Build Now Model House. They’ll be celebrating the 50 houses they recently completed and the 14 homes they have under construction. Event is free and all are invited to attend and celebrate. For… read more.

VOTE TODAY

The citywide election for Councilmember at Large is April 21, 2012. read more.

VOTE | GAB | RAKE

poster by Linda LandesbergThis Saturday: Vote for Councilperson-at-large then walk on over to Desmare Playground. COFFEE | RAKE | GAB | GARDEN in DESMARE PLAYGROUND Come for coffee or come to help for a while! Help your neighbors, gab and laugh and plant or rake and sweep or mulch and… read more.

Clinic on Broad

http://tulane.edu/som/tuchc/ Ruth U Fertel Tulane Community Health Center Brinton Family Health & Healing Center 711 N. Broad St, New Orleans, LA 70119 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjQSykGyR9U Join us at our OPEN HOUSE! Please join the Ruth U. Fertel / Tulane Community Health Center as we celebrate the opening of our new location! Friday,… read more.

Landlord Training Today

The Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center is offering a training for landlords next Wednesday 4/18 from 6-9 PM at 2601 Tulane Ave. The training will cover a landlord’s obligations under fair housing law, and her rights and responsibilities under Louisiana landlord-tenant law (including leases, evictions, maintenance/repairs and security… read more.

Who Lived in Your House in 1940?

by Charlie London Michelle Kimball of the Preservation Resource Center graciously sent out info about how you can find out who lived in your home in 1940. You can also check out what the people living in your home did for a living in 1940. Jennifer Anderson posted instructions on… read more.

Tall Ships Blue Angels

http://nolanavyweek.com/ New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The 2012 celebration will take place April 17 – 23, 2012, featuring a colorful spectacle of ships spreading on the East Bank of the Mississippi River from… read more.

BLIGHTSTAT 33 for me and thee

by Charlie London If you live next to a blighted building or an overgrown lot in New Orleans your perception of the fight against blight may not be positive. But, when you consider that the City of New Orleans’ BlightStat program has received acclaim both nationally and internationally, that may… read more.

Help a Neighbor Out

Faubourg St. John neighbor Michel Varisco would like your help with her new project. Michel and her partner Allen Eskew would be most grateful for your support. Learn more about Michel’s project in the link below: http://www.usaprojects.org/project/shifting Michel says, “Art has the potential to expose, inform, inspire, transform and heal.… read more.