Entries Tagged as ‘Community Involvement’

October 22, 2009

Sunday: be “in that number” defending our coast!

On Sunday October 25th, come be in that number as 350 musicians come together to send a clear message that we need action on global warming NOW. Join us at Congo Square in Armstrong Park to send a message that we must defend our climate to protect our coast!

350 musicians will play “When the Saints Go Marching [...]

April 2, 2009

Please Join Us at Tulane University to Hear
AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
B I L L    M C K I B B E N
ask “What is the economy for?” and present a compelling solution aimed at prosperity beyond growth and promising a more sustainable future.
 
Part of the 14th Annual Tulane Law School Summit on Environmental Law and Policy.
 
SATURDAY, APRIL [...]

March 18, 2009

City Planning Commission Looking for Volunteer Facilitators at Upcoming Master Plan Meetings

In April, the draft Master Plan will be reviewed by citizens at ten District Meetings, to be held on five nights (two locations each night). Following the overview presentation, participants will work in small discussion groups. Your job as a volunteer would be to facilitate the small group discussion.  Volunteers must attend a mandatory training [...]

January 28, 2009

Renew-Renovate-Reopen Charity Hospital Meeting Tonight at 6pm

With the New Orleans & state budgets  facing major cuts this year, a  rational Gov. Jindal, Mayor Nagin & New Orleans City Council should  perceive we can not afford LSU’s hospital plan & the only fiscal responsible solution is the renovation of old Charity.
There has never been a public hearing before the New Orleans City [...]

January 15, 2009

This Saturday: Films, Food and Conversation about Community Power

Come celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy  at Dillard University’s Cook Fine Arts Center (2601 Gentilly Blvd).  Watch 4 films about how neighborhoods across the nation are reclaiming control over their communities, followed by conversations about community power in New Orleans.
Fit for a King Community Power Day is free and open to the public.
10:00-10:15 [...]

December 11, 2008

Friends of Faubourg St. Roch Project
 Invited to Participate
 
Faubourg St. Roch Project & Arts Council of New Orleans
“Moments & Markings”,
First Community Workshop for the St. Roch Community Public Art Project
 
WHAT:              “Moments & Markings” is the first community workshop for the
                         St. Roch Community Public Art Project. In conjunction with the
                         Faubourg St. Roch Project, friends of [...]

September 28, 2008

Less Waste, More Life Forum

 
Thursday, October 16, 6:30pm – 7:30pm

The Less Waste Forum is a time to share and discuss your ideas and concerns regarding waste, landfills, methods to reduce, reuse & recycle, the pros & cons of recycling, when to purge or downsize, and local reuse/recycling resources. This will be a potluck meeting every 3rd Thursday at The [...]