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Residents take City Council to Court over Café Habana Action

3/30/2015

eighboring property owners to the proposed Café Habana bar and fast-food restaurant at the corner of Esplanade and North Rampart believe the City Council has violated its constitutionally-mandated duties to uphold and protect the historic character of the French Quarter, which is a national landmark, and are seeking relief in Civil District Court.

Download a copy of the suit at: http://www.kreweoftruth.com/web/data/documents/Stamped%20Appeal%20of%20City%20Counsel%20et%20al%20Decision.pdf

Former Senator Mary Landrieu on "Educating Louisiana" this Thursday

3/30/2015

This Thursday April 2 on Educating Louisiana, host Veronica Brooks will have an exclusive one on one interview with former Louisiana Senator Mary Landrieu on Cox Cable 4, 8:30 pm in Baton Rouge, Lafayette and New Orleans.

Educating Louisiana is sponsored by Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools.

Tell your friends and the @LAPCSTeam what you think of the show- take the conversation online with #EducatingLA .

Einstein Charter School expanding, will add high school in 2016

3/26/2015

Einstein Charter School is adding 500 additional seats for new students in grades Pre-K-8 for the 2015-16 school year, announced Chief Executive Officer Shawn Toranto.

To accommodate this expansion in the fall, Einstein will open the first independent middle school in New Orleans East since Hurricane Katrina, serving grades 6-8. The new school, Einstein Charter Middle at Sarah Towles Reed, will occupy its own floor of the former high school.

Senior Fest 2015: May 8

3/23/2015

The New Orleans Council on Aging will host Senior Fest 2015 at the University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena on Friday, May 8, 2015. The theme of this year’s Senior Fest celebration is “Get into the Act,” to focus on how older adults are taking charge of their health, getting engaged in their communities, and making a positive impact in the lives of others. Major sponsors include: Peoples Health, Entergy New Orleans, Amerigroup Louisiana, and Walgreens.
The theme also reflects on the 50th anniversary of the Older Americans Act. President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Older Americans Act into law in July 1965. Since that time, the Act has provided a nationwide aging services network and funding that helps older adults live with dignity in the communities of their choice for as long as possible. These services include home-delivered and congregate meals, caregiver support, community-based assistance, personal care, legal assistance, elder abuse prevention, and much more.

Morris Jeff Community School re-teams with Homer A. Plessy Community School to host 2nd Annual Art Auction

3/10/2015

What:
After last year’s hugely successful art auction benefitting both schools, Morris Jeff Community School and Homer A. Plessy Community School are proud to team up together again to announce their 2 nd Annual Art Auction.

The auction will feature art from Dr. Bob, George Rodrigue, Devin De Wulf, Virginia Waldrop, Oscar Brown and much more!

When: Saturday, March 28 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

ISL accepting kindergarten applications for 2015-2016 school year

3/10/2015

The International School of Louisiana’s Jefferson Parish Campus is currently accepting Kindergarten applications for the 2015-2016 school year. ISL, a French and Spanish language immersion school in grades K-8, was named Charter School of the Year, a Certified World Language School, a Top Gains School and is consistently a high-performing school.

Limited spots are available in Kindergarten for Jefferson Parish residents only. To apply, call (504) 229-4391 or email admissions@isl-edu.org. The International School of Louisiana-Jefferson Parish Campus is located at 8101 Simon St. in Metairie.

Extraordinary student of the year: Lusher student Helene Lovett

3/10/2015

Easton Charter School to host Make-A-Wish Presentation with Southern University Band

3/5/2015

WHAT:
Warren Easton Charter High School will be hosting a Make-A-Wish Presentation for Jaymerson George, Warren Easton band-mate James George's twin brother who suffers from Cerebral Palsy.

WHEN:
Friday, March 6, 2015, 4:30-5 p.m.

WHERE:
Warren Easton Charter High School
3019 Canal St.
New Orleans, LA 70119 Band Room RM 400

Audubon Charter School presents its 2015 Soiree: Life Is A Cabaret

3/5/2015

WHAT: Audubon Charter School presents its 2015 Soiree: Life Is a Cabaret. Along with live music from cabaret singer Amy Alvarez, the Sirens of New Orleans and the Siren Sisters, this special night will also feature fine cuisine and much more!

WHEN: Saturday, March 21 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Submit LAT 5's, view filers online

3/4/2015

The Orleans Parish Assessor’s Office has two remaining free sessions to help business owners understand how to log-in to the Assessor’s online portal and fill out the LAT 5 Business Personal Property Self Reporting Form at nolaassessor.com.

The sessions are free and will offer direct staff assistance regarding completion and online submittal of the form, as well as general questions about the form itself. The LAT 5 is a declaration of a business’s merchandise/inventory, if applicable, and the cost and year of purchase of fixed assets, such as equipment, furnishings and leasehold improvements.