THE ST. TAMMANY HUMANE SOCIETY OF LOOKING FOR A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE TO USE IN ITS OFF- SITE ADOPTION PROGRAMS. THE SOCIETY IS ALSO LOOKING FOR FOSTER HOMES FOR COMPANION ANIMALS. TO DONATE, CALL 985- 892- 7873.
ANIMAL FAIR MAGAZINE IS HOSTING A FUNDRAISER FOR THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF LOUISIANA. "YAPPY HOUR" WILL BE AUGUST 30 AT THE RITZ- CARLTON. DOGS ARE INVITED! CLICK HERE
THE S.P.C.A. AND NEW ORLEANS ZEPHYRS PRESENT "DOG DAYS OF SUMMER". BUY A TICKET TO A SEAT ON THE LEVEE AND YOUR DOG GETS IN FREE. PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE S.P.C.A. THE "DOG DAY" GAME WILL BE AUGUST 31.
FOR MORE INFORMAITON CALL 504- 368- 5191.
CHARITABLE EVENTS
THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ AND HERITAGE FOUNDATION IS HOLDING 2 WORKSHOPS TO EXPALIN THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THE FUNDATION'S COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP GRANTS. THE LAST WORKSHOP WILL BE AUG 26, 7PM AT THE FOUNDATION'S OFFICE, 1205 N. RAMPART. FOR DETAILS ABOUT THE GRANT PROGRAM CLICK HERE
THE A.L.S. ASSOCIATION LOUISINA CHAPTER IS HOLDING THE "WALK TO DEFEAT A.L.S." FUNDRAISER ON SEPT 20 AT ZEPHYR FIELD. TO FIND OUT MORE OR TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER FOR THE DAY, CALL 1-800- 891- 3746.
SAFE HARBOR, THE ONLY RESIDENTIAL SHELTER FOR ABUSED WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN ON THE NORTHSHORE, IS HOLDING THE "LIGHT UP THE NIGHT FOR SAFE HARBOR" GALA. FOR TICKET INFORMATION OR TO BECOME A SPONSOR, CALL 985- 626- 5710. SAFE HARBOR'S CRISIS LINE, FOR WOMEN IN NEED, IS 985- 626- 5740.
THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION HOSTS ITS 32ND ANNUAL DINNER ON THURSDAY, OCT 30 AT THE NEW ORLEANS RIVERSIDE HILTON. FOR TICKET INFORMATION CALL 504- 596- 3044.
EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYERS AND JOBSEEKERS CAN CALL A NEW SINGLE TOLL FREE NUMBER TO REACH ANY OF THE BUSINESS AND CAREER SOLUTIONS CENTERS IN THE NEW ORLEANS AREA. THE NUMBER IS 1-877-LAWORK1.
ENVIRONMENTAL
CURIOUS ABOUT HOW TO BUILD IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY WAY? JOIN "BUILD NOW". THE ORGANIZATION IS HOLDING A WORKSHOP ON SEPT 18, 6PM AT 5713 ELYSIAN FIELDS. CLICK HERE
A RECYCLING DROP OFF DAY WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, SEPT 13 AT N. CLAIBORNE AND ST. PETERS, THE NEUTRAL GROUND NEAR ORLEANS AVE, AND THE PUBLIC LIBRARY ON GEN DEGAULLE AND HOLIDAY IN ALGIERS. CALL 504- 658- 2299.
JEFFERSON PARISH IS HOLDING SEVERAL RECYCLING DROP OFF DAYS, 9AM- NOON ON SEPTEMBER 20. THE LOCATIONS WILL BE THE YENNI BUILDING AND THE ALARIO CENTER. CALL 504- 731- 4612.
FAMILY SERVICES
LOW INCOME ST. BERNARD PARISH RESIDENTS CAN RECIEVE FREE CANNED FOOD, CLEANING SUPPLIES AND PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS THROUGH THE "MUSTARD SEED" PROGRAM. CALL 504- 281- 2512
FESTIVALS
FOLSOM'S THIRD ANUAL OPEN CAR AND BIKE SHOW WILL BE SEPTEMBER 6 AONG RAILROAD AVENUE. THE DAY WILL INCLUDE MUSIC AND FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. CALL 985- 796- 9833.
HEALTH
E. JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL IS HOLDING FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS ON AUGUST 26 AT THE CLEARVIEW SHIOPPING CENTER, 8-11AM. CALL 504- 454- 4066.
THE MOM AND BABY MOBILE HEALTH CENTER WILL BE AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER OF ST. BERNARD EVERY TUESDAY, 9:30AM- 12:30PM TO ASSIST PREGNANT WOMEN WITH THEIR PRENATAL HEALTH NEEDS. CALL 504- 231- 7427.
HURRICANE PREPARATION
THE CITY OF KENNER HAS POSTED THE STATE'S HURRICANE AWARENESS AND EVACAUTION GUIDE ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE. TO ACCESS THE GUIDE, CLICK HERE
EVERY FAMILY'S HURRICANE SUPPLY KIT SHOULD INCLUDE AT LEAST A 3 DAY SUPPLY OF FOOD AND WATER, BEDDING, FLASHLIGHTS AND BATTERIES. FOR MORE SUPPLIES AND PREPARDNESS TIPS, CLICK HERE
KATRINA ANNIVERSARY
ST. BERNARD PARISH WILL HOLD THE FOLLOWING KATRINA COMMEMORATIVE EVENTS ON FRIDAY, AUG 29:
7:30AM- MEMORIAL MASS AT OUR LADY OF PROMPT SUCCOR
8:30AM- DAY OF REFLECTION BREAKFAST AT THE CHALMETTE HIGH GYM
11AM- KATRINA MONUMENT REDEDICATION AT SHELL BEACH
12:20PM- BELL RINGING CEREMONY AT CHALMETTE HIGH
LEVEES.ORG PRESENTS A NEW FILM ENTITLED "THE KATRINA MYTH: THE TRUTH ABOUT A THOROUGHLY UNNATURAL DISASTER". ITS AUG 28 AT TOURO SYNAGOGUE, 4238 ST. CHARLES IT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. CLICK HERE
SOVEREIGN GRACE HOMELAND MISSIONS HOSTS "K3: A COMMUNITY CELEBRATION", HONORING THE PROGRESS THE AREA HAS MADE TOWARDS RECOVERY. THE EVENT IS LABOR DAY WEEKEND AT SOVEREIGN GRACE FELLOWSHIP, 2021 GAUSE BLVD IN SLIDELL.
THE NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART PRESENTS "COPING WITH KATRINA", AN EXHIBIT OF ARTWORK BY CHILDREN WHO LIVED THROUGH THE FLOOD. THE EXHIBIT RUNS FROM AUG 27- NOV 2 AT NOMA.
THE LOUISIANA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM PRESENTS "DAYS OF HOPE", A SERIES OF PROGRAMS TO HONOR THE CHILDREN IMPACTED BY THE STORM. ITS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, AUG 29 AND 30 AT THE MUSEUM, 420 JULIA ST. FOR DETAILS CLICK HERE
MUSEUMS/ PARKS
SATURDAY, SEPT 6 IS GRANDPARENT DAY AT THE RIVERTOWN MUSEUMS IN KENNER. GRANDPARENTS PAY $5 WITH THE PURCHASE OF A CHILD'S PASS FOR ADMISSION TO ALL OF RIVERTOWN'S MUSEUMS. CALL 504- 468- 7231.
THE NORTH GOLF COURSE AT CITY PARK WILL REOPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON SATURDAY, AUG 30. THE COURSE HAS BEEN CLOSED SINCE KATRINA. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE
LOUISIANA RESIDENTS WILL GET HALF OFF THE PRICE OF ADMISSION TO AUDUBON ZOO DURING AUGUST. TO FIND OUT MORE CLICK HERE
THE NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART WILL HONOR 10 LOCAL ARTISTS AT "LOVE IN THE GARDEN", SEPT 26 AT THE BESTHOFF SCULPTURE GARDEN. TO ORDER TICKETS CALL 504- 658- 4121.
THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR 2 MUSEUM IS OFFERING DISCOUNTED ADMISSION FOR ALL LOUISIANA RESIDENTS THROUGH AUGUST 31. GET $4 OFF REGULAR ADMISSION AND $2 OFF FOR CHILDREN AND SENIORS ADMISSION. THE MUSEUM ALSO OFFERS ITS FREE "LUNCHBOX LECTURE SERIES" ON WEDNESDAYS. CLICK HERE
THE OGDEN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN ART IS CELEBRATING ITS 5TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A VARIETY OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES IN AUGUST. DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, ADULTS PAY ONLY $5 FOR ADMISSION. FOR MUSEUM HOURS AND MORE INFORMATION, CLICK HERE
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
THE KREWE OF GLADIATORS WILL HOLD A MEMBERSHIP MEETING ON THURSDAY, AUG 28, 7PM AT THE KATZ LOUNGE, 3004 PARIS RD IN CHALMETTE. CALL 504- 239- 2322.
THE CITY OF KENNER HAS POSTED ITS COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN ON THE CITY WEBSITE. TO ACCESS THE PLAN CLICK HERE
A COALITION OF CITIZENS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS HAS RELEASED A WEBSITE TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE ST. TAMMANY PARISH CHARTER AND TO STIMULATE COMUNNITY INVOLVEMENT. CLICK HERE
RECOVERY INFORMATION/ HOUSING
A FINAL ROUND OF CURBSIDE STORM DEBRIS COLLECTION IS UNDERWAY IN ST. BERNARD PARISH. RESIDENTS CAN REQUEST PICKUP BY CALLING 504- 278- 4224 BEFORE SEPT 15. THIS COLLECTION DOES NOT INCLUDE NEW CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS.
ST. BERNARD PARISH RESIDENTS WHO WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE "LOT NEXT DOOR" PROGRAM ARE ASKED TO CALL 504- 278- 4470. THE PROGRAM WILL HELP QUALIFIED RESIDENTS BUY NEARBY PROPERTIES THAT HAVE BEEN ABANDONED OR ARE BLIGHTED.
NEW ORLEANS AREA PROPERTY OWNERS WITH RENTAL PROPERTY ARE ENCOURAGED TO LIST THEIR PROPERTY WITH HUD'S DISASTER HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. CALL 1-888-294- 2822.;
THE NORTHSHORE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS TAKING APPLICATIONS FROM COMMUNITIES THAT WOULD LIKE SEED FUNDING AND HELP IN IMPLEMENTING LAND PLANS. COMMUNITIES IN ST. TAMMANY, TANGIPAHOA, WASHINGTON AND ST. HELENA ARE ENCOURAGED TO CALL 985- 624- 7160.
THE DEADLINE FOR REMOVAL OF FEMA TRAILERS AND MOBILE HOMES FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY IN ST. TAMMANY PARISH IS AUGUST 29, THE 3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF HURRICANE KATRINA. TRAILER RESIDENTS WHO NEED ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE CAN CALL 1-888- 294- 2822.
SEPTEMBER 11 COMMEMORATION
THE CITY OF SLIDELL AND THE 9-11 MEMORIAL COMMITTEE PRESENT THE PATRIOT DAY CELEBRATION AND RINGING OF THE BELLS, THURSDAY, SEPT 11, 6:30PM AT HERITAGE PARK IN SLIDELL.
THEATRE/ CULTURE
THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ AND HERITAGE FESTIVAL IS HOLDING AUDITIONS FOR ITS FREE AFTER- SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAM. THE AUDITIONS WILL BE SEPT 4 AND 6. CALL 504- 558- 6100.
THE JEFFERSON CHORALE IS TAKING APPOINTMENTS FOR AUDTIONS FOR ITS NEW SEASON. REHERSALS BEGIN SEPT 4. CALL 504- 738- 7446.
THE NEW ORLEANS OPERA ASSOCIATION IS TAKING ORDERS FOR THE 2008 09 SEASON. CLICK HERE
TICKETS ARE ON SALE FOR THE JEFFERSON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY'S 31ST SEASON. TO SEE THE COMPLETE SCHEDULE AND TO ORDER TICKETS, CLICK HERE
VOLUNTEERS
THE NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER DOCENTS TO GUIDE TOURS OF THE MUSEUM. THE NEXT TRAINNING COURSE BEGINS AUG 26. CALL 504- 658- 4113.
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TO SUBMIT AN ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE COMMUNITY CALENDAR, E-MAIL RAY ROMERO, PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR, AT rayromero@clearchannel.com OR FAX THE INFORMATION TO (504) 679-7345. DATED MATERIAL MUST BE RECIEVED AT LEAST 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT
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