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Out of an abundance of caution, NORD recreation centers, tennis centers, playgrounds, and facilities will be closed for recreational use until further notice. This includes swimming pools, basketball courts, and outdoor play and fitness equipment. Health clinics will remain open at the relevant facilities. Open spaces will remain available for residents. Please practice social distancing of at least 6 feet or more apart, avoid large gatherings, wash your hands frequently, and stay informed by texting COVIDNOLA to 888777 to receive alerts or visit nola.ready.gov.
 At this time NORD is moving forward with plans to host some summer camps and making preparations to do that as safely as possible. This would include measures like social distancing and small group sizes. However, we do not have a confirmed date as to when camps will begin. We are awaiting specific guidelines from the Health Department, and the CDC as to how summer camps will take place in response to COVID-19, and the city’s reopening plans. We hope to have more information and clear guidance in the upcoming weeks.
Thank you for your patience and understanding during these unprecedented times.
Are you looking for NORD Programming On Demand? Look no further! We are regularly adding new programming to our YouTube channel. Tune in to watch instructional videos like how to make a nature-based sun catcher, learn to play Ode to Joy on the piano, or get your heart rate up with our FitNOLA instructors. Don't forget to subscribe, so you don't miss out on new content being added. NORD has you covered!
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We added a new *LIVE* class to our FitNOLA schedule via Zoom. Now, you can work up a sweat with FitNOLA Instructor, April Dupre, from the comfort of our home. Tune in on Fridays at 10 AM via ZOOM to join our Cardio Blast class. Stay healthy and live well. FREE ACCESS!
To participate:
1. Visit zoom.us/join
2. Enter FitNOLA Meeting ID:
334-196-3309
3. Click "join" and enjoy!
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The New Orleans Library offers a large collection of free electronic resources for all ages. Stay current with trends, catch up on the latest news, watch movies, read books, listen to audiobooks, learn a language, make something creative, and more, all from wherever you are.
Visit e-resources.nolalibrary.org to get started.
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 There is still time to get into your backyards and capture some nature! Since we are staying in due to COVID-19, you can still enjoy the outdoors while staying 6 feet apart. Enter up to (3) photos of natural beauty in our annual Nature Photo Contest now extended through May 15. Great prizes like Audubon Family Passes awarded to the top three winners! Other prizes awarded to honorable mentions. Winners announced via the contest website on May 22! This contest features online community voting. Cast your vote! Click here to vote or enter today!
Junior Civic Leadership Academy:
Enrollment Now Open
The Mayor’s Neighborhood Engagement Office, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Youth and Families, would like to invite you to participate in Junior Civic Leadership Academy (JCLA). This initiative from Mayor LaToya Cantrell is an engaging 8-week program that will provide youth with an in-depth look at City government. The program includes hands-on demonstrations and presentations that give participants an insider's view of how the City of New Orleans operates. With this knowledge, students will be better equipped to engage their communities and help improve residents’ quality of life.
Who can participate in Junior Civic Leadership Academy?
Youth between the ages of 13 - 18 who live in New Orleans, are interested in government, and are interested in learning how to improve their community.
Schedule
JCLA will meet virtually via Webex on Saturdays from 10:00am - 12:00pm from June 6th through August 1st (excluding July 4th).
Courses
(Tentative course schedule)
Week 1: The Organization and Vision of City Government
Week 2: Dollars and Sense: Financing NOLA's Needs
Week 3: The Mechanics of City Government
Week 4: Developing and Revitalizing Our Communities
Week 5: Public Safety
Week 6: Emergency Preparedness and Response
Week 7: Youth, Family, and Health Services
Week 8: Graduation and Looking Ahead
Applications will be available online. Applications must be received no later than 5 pm on Friday, May 15th, or until we reach capacity.
For more information and to apply for Junior Civic Leadership Academy, please click here.
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