posted Jun 22, 2017, 9:00 AM by Algiers Neighborhood Presidents Council
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NORD
pools, tennis centers and summer camps will reopen Friday, June 23, 2017
after closures due to Tropical Storm Cindy.
All NORD facilities will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in observance
of Independence Day. Normal operating hours will resume on Wednesday, July
5, 2017.
All
NORD pools will be closed on Sunday, July 9, 2017 for staff training.
Normal operating hours will resume on Monday, July 10, 2017.
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SPLASH DAY 2017!
Monday,
June 19, Mayor Mitch Landrieu, City officials, the New Orleans Recreation
Development (NORD) Commission, and NORD community partners and sponsors
celebrated NORD’s robust 2017 summer programmatic offerings. Earlier this
month, NORD began facilitating 41 summer youth camps, 13 teen camps and a
host of summer programming opportunities, including summer aquatics
programs throughout the city that will focus on water safety skills and
education. NORD also provides free meals to youth participating in summer
programming through its partnership with No Kid Hungry and Sodexo. Summer
is off to a great start! To view more photos of Splash Day visit here.
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TEEN
NIGHTS CANCELLED
June
23, 2017
Our
monthly scheduled Teen Night is being cancelled due Tropical Storm Cindy.
Teen nights will resume as scheduled next month July 28. Planned and
produced by the NORD Teen Council, Teen Nights are kickbacks featuring
open mic, food and fun. Come hear the newest, hottest music and share
some of your own. Teen Nights are open to teens, ages 12-17. No cost.
For more information, please visit nordc.org or call (504) 658-3052.
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NORD INVITES COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATIONS TO HOST FALL 2017 MOVIES IN THE PARK
NORD is seeking community organizations to partner with
and host Movies in the Park events for Fall 2017. The Movies in the Park
program is a 10-week series of free family-friendly movies shown on
Friday nights at locations throughout the City. Booster Clubs,
non-profit organizations, schools, and other community organizations may
apply to host a Movies in the Park event. NORDC staff will work with the
host organization to select a family-friendly movie. These events
are a fun and engaging way to get families and people of all ages to come
out and spend the evening with the community.
The application deadline is June 30, 2017 at 5 p.m. For
more information please call (504) 658-3075.
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REGISTER FOR TEEN SUMMER
SPORTS LEAGUES
Summer is here, and that means no school and a decrease in
positive physical activities for teens. While these months provide
critical downtime and rejuvenation, it is important for teens to remain
active and stay involved in positive recreation and learning experiences
throughout the summer.
Registration for summer teen programs is now open.
Programming includes volleyball, basketball and flag football.
For more information on teen summer leagues or to register please visit nordc.org or call (504) 658-3052.
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SUMMERS ARE BETTER @
NORD
Wonder what NOLA is doing this summer? Some are
participating in STEM camps, while others are learning career skills,
taking piano lessons, swimming, and all are building life-long memories!
If you don't have plans for the summer don’t worry, there is still time
to join in the summer fun. Pools are open now until September 3.
We're looking forward to an exciting summer full of fun, friends and
lasting memories!
For programming schedules, pool locations, hours, or summer event
details, please visit nordc.org.
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LIVE WELL WITH FIT NOLA
Fit NOLA and NORD, are working together to create a
healthier city by promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyles. Fit
NOLA aims to improve the quality of life for all whom live, learn, work
and play in New Orleans. It includes fitness classes like pilates, yoga,
Zumba, ballet, dance fitness, and line dancing, to name a few.
All Fit NOLA classes are no cost to participants and take place at Rec
Centers, and parks across the city. To find out about a class near you or
to register, please visit here.
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EXPERIENCE THE GREAT OUTDOORS
AT JOE W. BROWN PARK
Every Saturday
10:00am-2:00pm
Joe W. Brown Park
5601 Read Blvd.
Outdoor Program Manager Shannon Burton was featured in the NRPA's
Magazine “Newbies to Nature” article. In the article Shannon shares her
experience with hiring and training new Outdoor professionals!
Check the article out here.
This summer come join Shannon and her team every Saturday for canoeing
and fishing at the Joe W. Brown lagoon. No experience necessary. Open to
ages 3 and up. No cost.
All equipment, including life jackets and fishing poles are provided.
First come, first paddle.
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VOLUNTEER WITH NORD
Looking to give back to your community? NORD needs
volunteers to fulfill our mission and vision to advance the physical,
mental, and social well-being of New Orleanians. With a range of parks,
playgrounds, facilities, programs, and events there is a volunteer
opportunity for everyone.
For more information about how you can volunteer your time and services,
please visit here.
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SAVE THE DATE
Krazy
Hat & Sock Dance
Friday,
July 7
6:00-8:00pm
Treme
Rec Center
900 N. Villere St.
Youth
will enjoy a fun filled event of dancing, snapping it up in the photo
booth and competitions for the kraziest looking hat and socks.
There will also be door prizes. The dance is open to children
ages 4-12. For more information please visit, nordc.org.
Senior Baseball & Softball Championship Game
Friday,
July 7
6:00pm
Wesley
Barrow Park
6500 Press Dr.
Baseball
& Softball Championship Game
Saturday,
July 8
9:00am
Lakeview
Park
5501
Gen. Diaz St.
Family Fun Walk
Saturday, July 29
8:00am-12:00pm
Pontchartarin Park Clubhouse
6514 Congress Dr.
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