CSED Newsletter November 20, 2015

CSED begins season of thanks with Labyrinth Reflections   Join us Saturday, November 21, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., for Labyrinth Reflections, the perfect time to gather, reflect and meditate together around our Labyrinth of Love. The event takes place at 5620 Florida at Caffin Ave.  We look forward to seeing you there.  CSED presents Festival of Light and Water Join us this Sunday, Nov. 22, for two special events that will focus on our relationship with water.  CSED and Army Stelly will eliminate Bayou Bienvenue with the Festival of Light and Water, 5:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Just before this event, GNO Water Collaborative and Institute of Women and Ethnic Studies will feature acupuncture and a Red Tent Story Circle at their Healing Waters event, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.  Both events will take place at 5620 Florida Ave.   All Souls Gumbo Gala fundraiser tonight Join All Souls at their 3rd annual Soul-A-Bration Gumbo Gala Fundraiser to benefit their after-school program. The event will take place Friday, Nov. 20,  6 p.m. - 9 p.m. at All Souls Episcopal Church & Community Center, 5500 St. Claude Ave. The suggested donation for the evening is $25 and the master of ceremony for the event will be WWL-TV's Laura Buchtel.  The evening will feature a silent auction, live music, complimentary drinks and food and a "Gumbo Cook-Off" competition.   For more information, contact Reverend Edward Thompson or Carolina Gallop at (504) 218-8995.   Support Running Bear boxing club This Saturday, Nov. 21,the Lower 9th Ward Running Bear Boxing Club will host its first boxing match since Hurricane Katrina. The match will take place in the Sanchez Center, 1616 Caffin Ave., at 3 p.m.  Please support them by attending the event and donating to their GoFund me page. They are in need of repairs to their ring, new gloves, protective gear and shoes. Donate to their GoFundMe.  Make groceries at Sankofa FRESH Stop Market this Thanksgiving   FRESH Stop Market will be open this Saturday, Nov. 21 at 5029 St Claude Ave, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. This week's specials include bell peppers, 3/$1, homegrown Louisiana satsumas, 3/$1, local sweet potatoes, 4/$1, extra large bunches of collards and mustard greens,  2/$3 and Louisiana wild caught shrimp, $3.50/pound.    Also, Xavier University Health and Wellness Center and Wal-Mart Pharmacy will be a the market offering health screenings and flu shots.  Now hiring: Foundation for Louisiana   Foundation for Louisiana is now hiring a Coastal Resiliency Program Officer. Get the full job description and apply today.  All Souls in the news   A special news story in "The Advocate" recently highlighted the after-school program at All Souls Episcopal Church and Community Center. Read the full story.  3 winning ideas and open applications to launch yours   Foundation for Louisiana is now hiring a Coastal Resiliency Program Officer. Read the latest news from Propeller, a force for social innovation.

In This Issue Labyrinth Reflections CSED presents Festival of Light and Water Support Running Bear boxing club Make groceries at Sankofa FRESH Stop Market this Thanksgiving Now hiring: Foundation for Louisiana All Souls in the news News from Propeller Volunteer Spotlight Upcoming Community Events We've moved! Stop by our new office at  5227 Chartres Street. CSED volunteer spotlight Patricia Thomas and her husband Scott Atthowe volunteered with Steve Gonzales to help homeowner Ms. Mary Jones.  Upcoming community events    Holladay Market  shopping extravaganza Saturday, Nov. 21 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 1123 Lamanche St.    Tekrema Super Class Saturday, Nov. 21 (and every Saturday)  12 noon The Sanchez Center   1616 Caffin Ave.     Trees and Stormwater Management Workshop Saturday, Nov. 21, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Common Ground Relief Tree Farm 1515 Jourdan Ave.  RSVP   Central Missionary Baptist Church Career Empowerment Seminar Monday, Nov. 23, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 1438 Alabo St.   Tekrema Dance Forever! Workshop Series Monday, Nov. 23 7 p.m. Sanchez Center 1616 Caffin Ave,    PoEATry event  Monday, Nov. 30, 7 p.m. Cafe Dauphine 5229 Dauphine St.   Neighborhood Participation Program Special Public Hearing Tuesday, Dec. 8 5 p.m.  City Council Chambers City Hall - Room 1E07)  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 Outreach Beverly Jackson Resiliency Manager for Coastal Restoration and Community Awareness  Rachel Pickens

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