Mid-City Neighborhood Organization

We had many wonderful submissions to the Mid-City poster contest. I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who contributed a submission. It was a real pleasure to receive your work.

I’m pleased to announce that we have chosen our first place winner: Jane Brewster.

Her entry captures the spirit of the Mid-City neighborhood beautifully. You can learn more about Jane at her website.

We’re also awarding a second place prize to Karen Ocker’s elegant entry.

You may be familiar with Karen’s work from the George W. Bush Coloring Book.

Congratulations to Jane and Karen both. And thanks again to all who submitted designs.

The meeting with RTA to discuss the proposed Bus Transfer Facility on Canal Blvd HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED.

New Date and Time:

Thursday, August 2, 6:00 pm
City Park Garden Study Center
Victory Drive (near the Pavilion)

Directions: Enter from Wisner heading toward the museum. Circle the museum and take the street directly behind the museum - go straight. Take the first left (Victory Drive). First set of gates leads to the Pavilion, second set (across from the Tennis Court Parking lot) leads to the Garden Study Center.

The Mid-City Neighborhood Organization’s newsletter for Summer 2007 is available as a PDF file [download -- 2.3 MB]. Thanks to the authors and to Natalie for putting it together.

Today Mid-City Neighborhood Organization is pleased to announce the publication of a report titled Heritage Tourism in Mid-City. This report is a project of the Department of Architecture, Urban Planning & Design, University of Missouri-Kansas City and The Urban Conservancy.

Download: [PDF, 2.8MB]

Esperanza Charter School is opening in Mid-City where Crossman used to be. Here’s an informational forum — please share with your neighbors.

Esperanza Charter School Information Forum at:

Holy Cross College
4127 Woodland Dr., Algiers
July 11th, Wednesday
6pm to 8pm
La Tropical: Live Remote Site
Food and prizes

Enrollment will done for Esperanza Charter School students: K-8th
Limited Space

Call Jacob Perez at (504) 220-2037 with questions.

[Source: Hispanic Forum of New Orleans]

Closer to home, Esperanza will be offering open enrollment at Grace Episcopal Church (3700 Canal Street) as follows:

Friday July 6 3-6pm
Sat July 7 3-6pm
Mon July 9 3-6pm
Tues July 10 3-6pm

Please get the word out to any neighbors who are needing to enroll an elementary school aged child.

We’re extending the deadline for the Mid-City poster contest. Electronic submissions must be received by noon on July 23. Anyone wishing to submit physical artwork should call Lili at 481-6263.

Don’t forget there’s a $500 prize.

Read the complete rules here.

MCNO BBQ 070207

Originally uploaded by dougjoubert

Over 300 hamburgers and 100 hot dogs after things started, most neighbors who attended the Mid-City Neighborhood Organization BBQ on July 2 enjoyed a great evening of food, fun, and music.

The event, sponsored by MCNO, was free and open to Mid-City residents, attracting police and fireman, politicos, neighbors, and the occasional drop-in. A huge thanks go to those involved in the planning and coordination of the event, especially Dawn Loebig.

The BBQ took the place of the regular monthly meeting of MCNO. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 6 at Grace Episcopal Church.