Events:

Thursday, November 10th:
NORDC CATF Dogs in the Parks Meeting 3:00 PM The NORDC Citizen Advisory Task Force on Dogs in Parks (CATF) will meet on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 3pm in the Purchasing Conference Room, 4W05, City Hall.  The purpose of the task force is to address the issues surrounding dogs in the NORDC parks throughout the city with the ultimate goal of finding spaces for people to take their dogs where they can safely play without interfering with other activities at the parks.  All meetings are open to the public.

ICNA General Meeting 7:00 PM ICNA General Meeting at 819 First Street, Irish Channel Christian Fellowship.  We have confirmation from ReNew Schools (BCAA/Live Oak and Sci-Tech/Laurel) and ISL that they will come discuss their schools and admissions procedures.  We are also inviting Arthur Ashe.  Representatives from NORDC cultural and athletics departments will also be there to discuss available programs.  Please remember to help spread the word to neighbors who may not be on our email list!
Neighborhood Watch Training Session I 8:00 PM We will host the first of our Neighborhood Watch training sessions following our regular ICNA meeting on November 10th.  The remaining training sessions will also follow ICNA meetings at 8 PM on January 12th, February 9th and April 12th.  The training sessions will follow our regular ICNA General or Board meetings at the same location, 819 First Street.

Saturday, November 12th:
Soraparu Playground cleanup from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM The YLC is sponsoring several parks cleanup days and they picked the Soraparu playspot in District B.  If you are interested in volunteering please contact Amy Walters at awalters@laporte.com.
Blood Drive for Margaux 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM @Audubon Zoo Margaux is the daughter of Irish Channel residents and board member Trey and Cheri Nobles.  She is going through chemo for Neuroblastoma.