6/16/2007 Community Gumbo

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Announcements:

From The Times-Picayune listings:

Soul Fest Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St. A celebration of African-American food, music with crafts by local and national artisans, Creole cuisine and soul food, children's activities and entertainment, 10 a.m.-6 Sat-Sun. Saturday music includes the Hot 8 Brass Band, 12:30, Wanda Rouzan, 2:45 and Irvin Mayfield and Purple Disrespect, 4:15. Sun features Phillip Manuel, 1, Yolanda Adams, 3, and Rebirth Brass Band, 4. By admission. Dads admitted free Sun. No outside food or beverages. Call 581-4629.

Juneteenth Celebration New Orleans African American Museum, 1418 Gov. Nicholls St. The event marks the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas and features guest speakers, an art exhibit, food, music by Bamboula 2000, Zion Trinity, Rudy Mills and the Caribbean Funk Band and others, 2-7 Sat. Free. Call 566-1138.

Charter School Applicant Workshops
The Louisiana Department of Education is hosting a series of Charter Applicant Support Workshops on June 23, July 14 and July 21. www.solutionwhere.com/ldoe

The Parents' Guide to Public Schools in New Orleans provides essential information that families need to chose and gain admission to the school of their choice. The guide, which was produced by a consortium of non-profit organizations, and is available at public libraries, public schools, United Way, and Head Start offices, offers detailed information about 68 public schools that will operate in the upcoming school year, including nine schools that the state has not yet assigned campuses. There are 10,000 printed copies, and parents seeking a copy can also call find the guide online at nolaparentsguide.org [more]

ERACISM DISCUSSION GROUP

-- Saturdays, 10-11:30 a.m., at 3606 Magazine St. Topic: race relations in New Orleans. Call (504) 866-1163.

LOWER GENTILLY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

-- Today, 11 a.m., at Kearny Hall on the Dillard University campus. Topics include Entergy and other utility bills, and policing and crime.

CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 'A' MEETING ON HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS

-- Today, noon-2 p.m., at Grace Episcopal Church, 3700 Canal St. An informational town hall meeting.

CENTRAL CITY RENAISSANCE ALLIANCE

-- Today, 2-4 p.m., at the Ashé Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. An open community meeting. Call (504) 581-5301.

NORTHWEST CARROLLTON CIVIC ASSOCIATION

-- Today, 4-6 p.m., at Carrollton United Methodist Church, 921 S. Carrollton Ave. Call Karen at (504) 866-0985.

UNIFIED NONPROFITS OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS

-- Mondays, 9:30-11 a.m., at Nonprofit Central, 1824 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. Call (504) 895-2361.

CARROLLTON UNITED COMMUNITY MEETING

-- Monday, 5 p.m., at Greater St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 8616 Hickory St., at Leonidas. Topics: update on Priestly School, Johnson Elementary summer activities, forming committees. Call Jean Fischer, (504) 861-1807.

GLOBAL GREEN PANEL DISCUSSION

-- Wednesday, 5:30-7 p.m., at Global Green Resource Center, 841 Carondelet St. To discuss weatherizing homes against storms. Contact John Moore, jmoore@globalgreen.org or Jeanne Nathan at nathan@creativeindustryusa.com.

CITIZEN'S ROAD HOME ACTION TEAM

-- Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., at the old Business Administration Building, Room 212, University of New Orleans. The advocacy group meets weekly. Visit chat.thinknola.com.

HOLY CROSS COMMUNITY MEETING

-- Thursdays, 5-7 p.m., at 5130 Chartres St.

EDGEWOOD PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

-- July 7, 11 a.m., at Gentilly Presbyterian Church's Fellowship Hall, 3708 Gentilly Blvd.

Music Played:

Staple Singers, "Masters of War," Great Day, Milestone Records, 1975.

Amedee Breaux, et al, "Vas y Carrement," Cajun, Vol. 1 Abbeville Breakdown, 1929 - 1939, Roots & Blues, 1990.