CSED Newsletter September 4, 2015

Al Jazeera story follows CSED's John Taylor    CSED's John Taylor is featured in a news story with Aljazeera America. Hear his story and follow along his walking tour of Lower 9.  Read the full article. Fresh produce at Capstone Farmer's Market every Friday, beginning today  The next season of the Capstone Farmer's Market kicks off today, September 4. The market will be open every Friday through Nov. 20, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. at 5001 N. Claiborne Ave. Credit and debit cards are accepted and special discounts are available for customers who make purchases with SNAP cards. For more information, e-mail [email protected] and check out the Capstone website.  Lower 9 neighbors are the best!      CSED would like to give a very special shout out to our friends and neighbors, Robert Banks and Diego & Kelly Larguia. They generously donate the use of their water for our gardens at the CSED Environmental Learning & Research Center on Florida Avenue and at the Dauphine Street Community Garden respectively.   We also invite you to stop by and check out Diego's art this Saturday, Sept. 5, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Jean Brag Gallery of Art, 600 Julia Street. His art will show throughout the month of September. Special moments from Hurricane Katrina commemoration events     Darryl Malek-Wiley, friend of CSED, shares photos of last weekend's events commemorating the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.     See more special moments from last weekend's events.

In This Issue Al Jazeera story follows CSED's John Taylor Fresh produce at Capstone Farmer's Market Lower 9 neighbors are the best! Special moments from Hurricane Katrina commemoration events Update your business information in our Lower 9 Resource Guide Evacuteer captains needed in Lower 9 Update your business information in our Lower 9 Resource Guide CSED is working to update our Lower 9 Resource Guide through phone calls and site visits. If you'd like to include your business in our guide, or update your business information, please contact CSED's Beverly Jackson at  504-756-1204.  Evacuteer captains needed in Lower 9 Sign up today to volunteer with Evacuteer. These special volunteers will assist our community during mandatory evacuations. Learn more and sign up today!  CSED Team  Chief Executive Officer  Arthur Johnson Program Manager Kathy Muse Volunteer Manager Warrenetta Banks Wetland Specialist John Taylor Energy Efficiency Assistant Charles Reddick Community Resilience Assistant Beverly Jackson Resiliency Manager for Coastal Restoration and Community Awareness  Rachel Pickens

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