CSED Newsletter October 16, 2015

Check kayaking off your bucket list         CSED is partnering with Kayak-iti-Yat to offer free kayaking lessons to community members 14 years or older. The event will take place at Bayou St. John Saturday, November, 14 at 9 a.m. No experience is necessary and life jackets will be provided.    If you have questions, would like to sign up, or would like transportation to the event, please e-mail [email protected] or call 512-964-9499.  Eat Dat! New cookbook offers healthy, affordable recipes   CSED is a partner and contributor to a new cookbook called "Eat Dat!" It features 80 pages of nutritious, healthy, affordable meals for New Orleans residents. Best of all, it's free to download.    Get your free copy today! More fresh produce options coming to Lower 9 The Sankofa FRESH STOP MARKET will open next Saturday, October 24 at 5029 St Claude Ave (at the corner of Forstall and St. Claude). The FRESH STOP MARKET will sell fruits and vegetables grown in Sankofa's gardens, as well as, fresh options grown by local Louisiana farmers and New Orleans-based food distributors. They'll also have fresh shrimp. The organization also has a mobile market (see the schedule).  Help rebuild Mt. Nebo Baptist Church    Support Rev. Charles Duplessis and the Mt. Nebo Baptist Church in their rebuilding efforts by making a donation to their GoFundMe. A very generous donor has agreed to match all donations received toward the Mount Nebo project up to $25,000 during the month of October! Each gift is greatly appreciated and tax completely tax-deductible. Read their story and donate today 2015 New Orleans Neighborhood Summit   CSED is partnering with the Mayor's Neighborhood Engagement Office for the 2015 New Orleans Neighborhood Summit. It's a free, one-day conference featuring skill-building workshops, City information sessions and opportunities for residents to connect with others working to build stronger and more resilient communities. The Summit will be held on Saturday, November 14, in the Professional Sciences Building on the campus of Dillard University, 2601 Gentilly Blvd.   Get more information and register today

In This Issue Kayaking on the bayou EvacuKids program 2015 New Orleans Neighborhood Summit Night Out Against Crime Fresh produce at Capstone Farmer's Market Low water pressure in alert   The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans has issued a release alerting residents of low water pressure this Tuesday, Oct. 20, 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. The streets affected are N. Galvez (from Tupelo to Delery), Delery (from N. Derbigny to N. Galvez), and Tupleo (from N. Derbiny to N. Dorgenois).    For more information, call 529-2837 or visit www.swbno.org.  Job opening: The Data Center   The Data Center is seeking to hire a new data analyst. If you are interested in this position, please view the job posting online.  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.  Entergy's tips to get get ready for Jack Frost As we transition into fall weather, homeowners across the New Orleans metro area are contemplating colder winter weather in the months to come. What are the best ways to prepare a home - especially a historic or older home - for lower temperatures?    Read more 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

 

CSED Newsletter October 9, 2015

2015 New Orleans Neighborhood Summit   CSED is partnering with the Mayor's Neighborhood Engagement Office for the 2015 New Orleans Neighborhood Summit. It's a free, one-day conference featuring skill-building workshops, City information sessions and opportunities for residents to connect with others working to build stronger and more resilient communities. The Summit will be held on Saturday, November 14, in the Professional Sciences Building on the campus of Dillard University, 2601 Gentilly Blvd.   Get more information and register today Kayaking on the bayou   We had a great time kayaking with neighborhood youth and Kayak-iti-Yat  last weekend at Bayou St. John. See pics below.  EvacuKids program seeks to expand in grade schools EvacuKids program is made up of 6 one-hour modules on weather, climate and hurricane preparedness. They'd like to offer this curriculum this spring to 4 - 5 classrooms in grades 3 - 5. If you'd like to suggest a Title I school (or a school where at least 80% of students qualify for fee lunch) please contact Kali Roy at [email protected].   Learn more about EvacuKids

In This Issue 2015 New Orleans Neighborhood Summit Kayaking on the bayou EvacuKids program Night Out Against Crime Fresh produce at Capstone Farmer's Market Night Out Against Crime this Tuesday   The 32nd Annual National Night Out Against Crime is this Tuesday, October 13. It's a community-wide event to raise crime prevention awareness, reduce crime and increase the support of local, state and federal law enforcement.    Meet your Lower 9 neighbors at the following Night Out locations:   1835 Tennessee Street 5:30  p.m. - 7:30 p.m.    627 Lamanche Street 6 p.m.  It's a pot luck, hosted by Laura Paul. Bring your favorite dish.  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 Outreach Beverly Jackson Resiliency Manager for Coastal Restoration and Community Awareness  Rachel Pickens

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CSED Newsletter October 2, 2015

CSED welcomes grad students from 13 Southeast Asian countries   Graduate students from over 13 Southeast Asian countries visited the CSED Environmental and Wetland research facility as part of their tour of the Lower 9th Ward. This group will be studying environmental issues with a specific focus on climate change and natural disaster recovery and mitigation in coastal areas at the University of Montana's Maureen and Mike Mansfield Center. Lower 9 ladies get fit with GirlTrek   Ladies in Lower 9 are getting fit with GirlTrek, a national organization of more than 35,000 black women that aims to re-establish walking as a tradition, healing bodies, inspiring daughters and reclaiming neighborhood streets.    Read their story in "The Advocate" and get involved. Labyrinth of Love gathering   Special thanks to Elder Turner and his church family from Disciples of Christ Christian Fellowship Ministry, his parishioners, and all of our neighbors who joined us to celebrate our "Labyrinth of Love", a donation from our American Baptist Mission Society volunteers. Many experienced the true meaning of its origin, which is designed for reflection, meditation and prayer for our community and personal experiences. We hope you'll join us for future events at the Labyrinth. Stay tuned for more details.  PAR Releases the Guide to the 2015 Constitutional Amendments   The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana recently released the PAR Guide to the 2015 Constitutional Amendments. The Guide explains the potential impact of the four constitutional amendments that the public will consider on the October 24 ballot statewide. This independent, non-partisan review will help voters understand the issues and the potential changes so they may develop their own positions on each proposition.   Download the guide Tutors needed for All Souls After-School Program    All Souls' After-School 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 Lower 9 ladies get fit with GirlTrek Labyrinth of Love gathering PAR Releases the Guide to the 2015 Constitutional Amendments Tutors needed for All Souls After-School Program Free Kayaking Lessons Capstone Farmer's Market Free Kayaking Lessons this weekend   CSED is partnering with Kayak-iti-Yat to offer a series of free events. Learn how to kayak this 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].  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 Stay Connected

 

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.

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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!

CSED Newsletter August 28, 2015

Tears of Joy  "New Orleans Advocate" article highlights CSED Volunteer Coordinator Warrenetta Banks' Hurricane Katrina recovery story and the wonderful work she's done with our volunteers.  Read the full article. 9th Ward Improv Opera invites community to a free performance The 9th Ward Improv Opera invites the community to a special performance tonight, Aug. 28, at the Andrew P. Sanchez Community Center, 1616 Caffin Ave. This performance is part of the Lower 9 Resilience Festival. It's free and open to the public.  Events commemorate 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina Friday, Aug. 28 Reception and photo exhibition Tekrema Center 5640 Burgundy Street 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.    "Katrina Artistically Revisited" and Film Screening of Secondline/Secondlife by Ricklevine Canal Place 333 Canal Street  10 p.m.  Saturday, Aug. 29 K10 On The Levee - yoga and music 500 Deslonde Street 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. For more information, e-mail [email protected]. 10th Katrina Commemorative Event - Bravery, Strength, Resilience-Yesterday,Today,Tomorrow Laying of the Wreath Ceremony 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Andrew Pete Sanchez Community Center 1616 N. Claiborne Ave. Silent Procession 12:00 noon Promptly Corner of Caffin Ave. & N. Claiborne The Lower 9 Resilience Festival   Pete Sanchez Community Center 1616 Caffin Avenue New Orleans, 70117 1:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.  More information 10th Annual Katrina Secondline/Wreath Placement  1826 Tennessee Street -1617 Tennessee Street 1 p.m. 3 p.m.      Lower 9th Ward Living Museum commemorative events 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. - Mural unveiling ceremony 7 p.m.- 8 p.m. - lecture and Q&A with Malik Rahim Lower Ninth Ward Living Museum 1235 Deslonde Street Get more information: www.L9LivingMuseum.org | (504)220-3652 All events are free and open to the public!  Feature Films show on the front of resident Robert Green's House 1826 Tennessee Street 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.  Films include: Jonathan Demme: "The Right To Return" Discovery Channel: "Floods" Estee Blachard: "From My Heart" National Relief Network "Children of the Storm" Dr. Rick Levine feature film "Robert Lynn Green, Sr" After party  10 p.m. Everyone is invited to come out and bring a dish.      Get more information on these community events.  The Lower 9th Ward: Rightfully Returned  "The Lower 9th Ward: Rightfully Returned" is a new video produced by The Sierra Club. The video features Lower 9 neighbors and highlights Hurricane Katrina recovery in Lower 9.    Watch it now.  Katrina 10 Years Later: A Second Life, A Second Chance An encore presentation of the documentary, "Katrina 10 Years Later: A Second Life, A Second Chance", will air on WYES-New Orleans, Saturday, Aug. 29 at 7 p.m.

In This Issue Tears of Joy 9th Ward Improv Opera Performance Hurricane Katrina commemoration events The Lower 9th Ward: Rightfully Returned Katrina 10 Years Later: A Second Life, A Second Chance Update your business information in our Lower 9 Resource Guide Evacuteer captains needed in Lower 9 Diaper drive, donate today 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!  Diaper drive, donate today Donate diapers to moms in our community now through Aug. 31. Drop off diapers (sizes 2 - 4) and wipes (3t - 4t) at two locations: 3300 S. Broad and 711 N. Broad.    The diapers will be given away at the Total Toddler Takeover event Friday, September 25, 10 a.m. - noon, at South Broad Community Health Center, 3300 S. Broad.  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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