MCNO requests District B Interim Council Member Be Appointed
The following request will be sent to all New Orleans City Council Members: A large portion of the area represented by the Mid-City Neighborhood Organization (“MCNO”) is situated within the boundaries of District “B.” The citizens of District “B” have been without a Council Representative since Ms. Head was sworn into the at-large council position [...]
Volunteer Opportunities at Bayou Boogaloo
The Mid-City Neighborhood Organization is in need of volunteers to staff our booth Saturday & Sunday. Join us for great Music, Food, and Fun on the Bayou at Orleans Ave. What does it mean to volunteer at the booth? 1. You get to sit in the SHADE, a rare occurrence out there on the bayou 2. You get to [...]
Bayou Boogaloo THIS WEEKEND
It is with great pleasure and heartfelt gratitude that the MotherShip Foundation announces the 7th Annual Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo Festival that will be held May 18-20, 2012 on the banks of historic and beautiful Bayou St. John. Over the last six years, Bayou Boogaloo has experienced tremendous growth. 2011 was a milestone year for [...]
Street Work in Zone F is Progressing
What residents thought was just a bit of work to patch some pot holes in Zone F bounded by Canal, Carrollton, Tulane, and Jefferson Davis has turned into a complete street repair. Boh Brothers first posted no parking signs a few weeks ago to repair some of the street including S. Pierce, S. Cortez, S. [...]
Morris Jeff Community School Feria de Primavera
The 2nd annual Morris Jeff Community School Feria de Primavera kicks off at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 12 and will offer up an array of family-friendly activities while raising funds to help support the local public elementary school. The event will feature games and activities for children of all ages including bounce houses, a cakewalk, [...]
Community Meeting for Streetscape Project near Tulane and Jeff Davis
There will be a community meeting regarding the Streetscape Project in the Tulane and Jeff Davis Parkway Area on this Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 6pm at Goodwill Industries 3400 Tulane Avenue, Meeting Room #183. The proposed scope of work includes widening the sidewalk around Comiskey Park along Baudin Street, S. Clark and D’Hemecourt Streets. Tree [...]
Proposed Sale of Mid-City Fire Station
The former fire house and former NORD facility at 200 N. Alexander in Mid-City will soon be up for auction. The structure, which was never repaired after it was flooded in 2005 has been a blight on the nearby neighborhood. With the new Winn-Dixie development at Carrollton and Bienville, and growing momentum for the Lafitte [...]
Grand Opening for Kids’ Village Community Garden
Come out with the entire family to celebrate the Grand Opening of Our Kids’ Village! Located in Mid-City, the NOLA Green Roots Kids’ Village is one of the only community gardens in the City developed primarily for kids in pre-school to 5th grade. Date: 04/26/2012 Time: 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Questions: 504.251.9818 or info@nolagreenroots.com NOLA Green Roots will work with parents, schools, [...]
Morris Jeff Community School Fundraiser on Saturday
Morris Jeff Community School will host a fundraiser at Ur Way Yogurt & Coffee Bar this Saturday. You are invited to join us for MJCS Student and Family Day at UR Way Yogurt & Coffee Bar When? Saturday April 21, 2012 from 1-5pm Where? 3001 Tulane Ave, Unit 1-A Why? 20% of the proceeds with [...]
Healthcare Assessment Survey
The NOAIDS Taskforce made a presentation at the April Neighborhood Association Meeting announcing that they are looking into expanding their health services in Mid-City. Currently, the NOAIDS Taskforce has been successful in providing HIV/AIDS testing and treatment to residents of New Orleans but they have identified a need for better access to healthcare in the [...]
