CSED Newsletter September 25, 2015

Free Kayaking Lessons     CSED is partnering with Kayak-iti-Yat to offer a series of free events. Learn how to kayak next Saturday, Oct. 3, at Bayou St. John. No experience is necessary and life jackets will be provided. Participants must be 14 or older. If you'd like to sign up or ask questions, please call 512-964-9499 or e-mail [email protected].  Free community outreach fair this weekend   Join Pastor Willie L. Thomas III and Philippi Evangelistic Church Of God In Christ for their Annual Community Outreach Fair: Faith In Action 2015. The celebration will take place Saturday, September 26, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at 6325 N. Claiborne Ave. It's fun for the whole family with free food, drinks and a clothing giveaway.  Pre-construction meeting to discuss Katrina-damaged roads and infrastructure   The City of New Orleans, Department of Public Works and Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans will begin repairing Hurricane Katrina-damaged roads and infrastructure in the Lower Ninth Ward Quad 3 area next month. Construction is scheduled to last through fall 2016.    Learn more at a pre-construction community meeting to discuss Lower Ninth Ward Quad 3 Pavement Only construction this Tuesday, September 29, at The Sanchez Center, 1616 Caffin Ave., at 6 p.m.  Tutors needed for All Souls After-School Program      Students enjoyed a great first week back at All Souls' After-School program. They made ceramic fish plates with art teachers at St. Martins, artistically recognized Tulane for the Mac computers they donated to the lab, received a Top Scholar popcorn machine from St. James and learned how to exit the building as top scholars.   Get involved! The program needs more tutors for Thursday evenings. If you can help out, or know someone looking for extra community service hours, please contact Happy Johnson at [email protected] or 504-315-9955.

In This Issue Free Kayaking Lessons Free community outreach fair this weekend Pre-construction meeting to discuss our roads Tutors needed for All Souls After-School Program Q&A with the candidates Capstone Farmer's Market Q&A with candidates tonight   Meet the candidates for State Rep. & State Sen., BESE Board and School Board at A Community Voice's (ACV) Q&A event. Find out where candidates stand on living wages, jobs, crime, housing, rebuilding, health care, schools and more Friday, Sept. 25, 6 p.m. at Holy Angels, 3500 St. Claude Ave.  For more information, call 504-941-2852. Fresh produce at Capstone Farmer's Market every Friday  The Capstone Farmer's 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.  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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CSED Newsletter September 18, 2015

Inspiring local business owner gets a big surprise from Ellen DeGeneres   Burnell Colton owns Galvez Goodies, the only grocery store in the Lower 9th Ward. He's worked hard to help our community rebuild, and had hopes of expanding his shop into a laundromat.    See how Ellen surprised him and brought him one step closer to his goal.  Be informed: community Q&A with candidates for October election   Meet the candidates for State Rep. & State Sen., BESE Board and School Board at A Community Voice's (ACV) Q&A event. Find out where candidates stand on living wages, jobs, crime, housing, rebuilding, health care, schools and more next Friday, Sept. 25, 6 p.m. at Holy Angels, 3500 St. Claude Ave.  For more information, call 504-941-2852. Get fresh produce at Capstone Farmer's Market every Friday  The Capstone Farmer's 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.

In This Issue Lower 9 business owner featured on The Ellen Show Q&A with the candidates Capstone Farmer's Market 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 Stay Connected

CSED Newsletter September 11, 2015

CSED Labyrinth goes world-wide     The labyrinth at our CSED Environmental Learning & Research Center at 5620 Florida Avenue is now listed on the World-Wide Labyrinth Locator. Check it out and see the listings of other labyrinths located in New Orleans. We invite you to come engage in a meditative walk and to learn more about labyrinths.  September District E meeting   Councilman James A. Gray II will host a District E community meeting this Tuesday, September 15, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Andrew "Pete" Sanchez Center, 1616 Caffin Avenue.  Free Recycled Planters workshop    Learn how to transform trash into creative and fun planters for your home in a free, hands-on workshop with Groundwork New Orleans. The workshop is this Saturday, September 12, 2 p.m. at New Orleans Healing Center's Earth Lab, 2372 Saint Claude Avenue.   RSVP today Til the work is done: Volunteer group shares their experience in Lower 9     To mark 10 years since hurricanes Katrina and Rita hit the Gulf Coast, 250 American Baptist volunteers from 28 churches, colleges and universities in 20 states and Puerto Rico participated in more than 40 projects in New Orleans' Lower 9th Ward during American Baptist Home Mission Societies' (ABHMS) "Home Mission: 'Til the Work is Done" in early August. Full story Public meetings surrounding MRGO   in August, the RESTORE Council released its first draft Funded Priorities List (FPL) including these three properties: Golden Triangle Marsh Creation, Biloxi Marsh Living Shoreline, and Mississippi River Reintroduction into Maurepas Swamp.   Continue to stay involved in this important issue by attending events with The RESTORE Council next week. Two public hearings will take place:  Tuesday, September 15, 5:30 p.m. at Homer L. Hitt Alumni Center, 2000 Lakeshore Drive and Wednesday, September 16, 5:30 p.m. at Morgan City Municipal Auditorium 728 Myrtle St. Morgan City, LA 70380.   The draft FPL is open for public comment now through September 28, 2015.   More information Free brass band show at Lower Ninth Ward Living Museum   The Lower Ninth Ward Living Museum is excited to announce a new partnership with Preservation Hall! One Tuesday a month, the PresHall Brass Band will play a free show at the Living Museum for Lower Ninth Ward families, from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. These performances are not advertised, and are meant to give the people who live in the community an opportunity to come together to celebrate New Orleans music and tradition. It's a time for families and friends to come out, dance, drink, barbecue, and enjoy each other's company. The first monthly show took place last Tuesday. Stay tuned to find out about the next show.

In This Issue CSED Labyrinth goes world-wide September District E meeting Free Recycled Planters Workshop "Til the work is done" Public meetings surrounding MRGO Free brass band show at Lower Ninth Ward Living Museum Capstone Farmer's Market Save the Date: Night Out Against Crime Now hiring: Institute of Women & Ethnic Studies Capstone Farmer's Market offers fresh produce in Lower 9 Capstone's Farmer's 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.  Save the Date: Night Out Against Crime  Mark your calendars for the 32nd Annual Night Out Against Crime, Tuesday, Oct. 13.  Get details, register your event Now hiring: Institute of Women & Ethnic Studies  The Institute of Women & Ethnic Studies is seeking to hire a new Financial Director.  See the full job description and apply today.

CSED Labyrinth Goes World-Wide

The labyrinth at our CSED Environmental Learning & Research Center at 5620 Florida Avenue is now listed on the World-Wide Labyrinth Locator http://labyrinthlocator.com/  Check it out and see the listings of other labyrinths located in New Orleans.

We invite you to come engage in a meditative walk and to learn more about labyrinths at http://labyrinthsociety.org/home

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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A Special Shout Out

The 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. Thank you!