Meet "Redistricting" in NOLA

An opportunity to meet public officials with featured guests:

State Senator Karen Carter Peterson and State Representative Jared Brossett

Event Date: Wednesday, March 15th

Event Location: 2828 Canal St.

Event Cost: There is no cost for this event.

Event time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Description: Join EngageNOLA as we host Senator Karen Carter Peterson and State Representative Jared Brossett for a special 'Meet the Public Official' focused on Redistricting as it impacts New Orleans.

Starting March 20th, the Louisiana Legislature will begin to debate the lines that will determine your representation in government, from State Rep, all the way to US Congress. Find out about the process, and the implications, for your neighborhoods and your city.

The EngageNOLA 'Meet the Public Official' series aims, above all, to inform, to educate, and to provide a forum for conversation regarding current events and the roles and responsibilities of our elected and appointed public officials.

HUD Presents Neighborhood Leaders Strengthening Neighborhood People Facing Foreclosure

Foreclosure Conference: “Neighborhood Leaders Strengthening Neighborhoods People Facing Foreclosure’

Event Date: Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Event Location: HUD Headquarters at the Weaver Bldg, Brooke-Mondale Auditorium, 451 7th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20410

Cost: To register for the live event, email partnerships@hud.gov or call (202) 708-2404

Event Time: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM

Description: HUD Center for Faith-Based & Neighborhood Partnerships (HUD CFBNP) will be hosting a Foreclosure Conference. You are invited to a live Web broadcast viewing party.

Topics include:
• Foreclosure Programs: What Do I Need to Know
• Why Housing Counseling Works in Foreclosure Prevention
• The How's and Why's of Scam Prevention
• Banks - Demystifying the Foreclosure Process

You Are My Sunshine: Celebrating Sunshine Law Week

Louisiana has the only governor to ever write and record and a Top-10 hit (ranked #14 Song of the Century). Former Louisiana Governor Jimmie H. Davis, who is a 2008 Louisiana Music Hall Of Famer and two term state governor who recorded the hit ‘You Are My Sunshine.’

Click to view the link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAfIPNg3wCk


Redistricting game
Click to view the link
http://www.redistrictinggame.org/index.php?pg=game

The Lens editorial
Click to view the link
http://thelensnola.org/2011/03/14/sunshine-week/

Core Class 1A: WE GOT SKILLS: MAPPING COMMUNITY ASSETS

Event Description

WE GOT SKILLS: MAPPING COMMUNITY ASSETS
For Capacity College participants
Visit the Capacity College Class Location link on our website for details

Core Class 1A: We Got Skills: Mapping Community Assets

* Monday, March 14, 5:30-8:00pm * Wednesday, March 16, 5:30-8:00pm

Location

Visit the Capacity College Class Location link on our website for details

Time(s)

* Monday, March 14, 5:30-8:00pm * Wednesday, March 16, 5:30-8:00pm

Cost

For Capacity College participants

Soul Fest

Event Description

Soul Fest is one of New Orleans biggest celebrations of African American history with over 21,000 people enjoying the festival in 2010.

Soul Fest is a two day family oriented event featuring live musical performances by local Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, Gospel and Hip Hop artists. Soul food prepared by local restaurants and caterers will sold for purchase, as well as hand made arts and crafts.

Children will be able to enjoy hands on activities at the Kid’s Cultural tent, and visitors of all ages can receive free wellness information from local health organizations.

Location

Audubon Zoo

Time(s)

11am-5pm

Cost

Free with General Admission; Free for Audubon Members

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