tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46985892791245584112024-03-13T02:14:02.666-07:00New Orleans Free School NetworkThe New Orleans Free School offers quality, no-cost, volunteer-run, community-based educational opportunities for people of all ages throughout the city of New Orleans.New Orleans Free School Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07297249683627720643noreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4698589279124558411.post-2720900426827790252014-04-28T10:05:00.002-07:002014-04-28T10:05:49.647-07:00NOFSN is Dead. Long Live NOFSN!<div>
Hey there free schoolers!!!!</div>
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In case you haven't
noticed, we haven't printed a calendar or updated the website in a very
long time. The NOFSN organizing body has been on an extended hiatus
while some of our organizers and volunteers pursue exciting personal
opportunities. But there's a pretty good chance you haven't noticed our
break at all because the free school never needed its organizing body to
exist. The organizers were just an amplifier for all the amazing stuff
y'all did, and because you are the coolest, you are all still doing it!
The classes have never stopped. So until we can get back up and running
at full capacity, we have created an open source blog that you all can
update with your classes or other free educational opportunities that
you hear about. <br />
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You can access the site at:
http://www.jottit.com/r589t/. To add content, click "EDIT" in the bottom
left hand corner, then type the information into text box that will
appear on the left hand side of the page, when you are finished, click
"PUBLISH" in the bottom left hand corner. <br />
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When posting a class
be sure to include the following: Name of class, time and location of
class, brief description of class, your contact information and/or the
instructors contact information (with their permission), and any
prerequisites or required materials. <br />
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Please note that classes,
instructors, information and content posted on this site are not
evaluated by the New Orleans Free School Network organizing body and so
do not necessarily meet NOFSN's standards of inclusivity and alternative
educational practices. Classes and content are not representative of
one person, group or organization. This is your school. You are all
teachers. You are all students.<br />
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If this is not good enough for you and you want the print calendar and full website to come back,
to see us out at community events, to go to more of our awesome
fundraisers, to go to our really fun organizers meetings, you should
lead the charge to restart the organizing body! For information about
what that would entail, get in touch with Hillary (937-361-1302,
hillaryjbrown@gmail.com). </div>
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Keep up that good learning!</div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><b>New Orleans Free School Network</b></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.nolafreeschoolnetwork.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> http://www.jottit.com/r589t/. </a></div>
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<span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;">(504)484-9418</span></div>
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New Orleans Free School Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07297249683627720643noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4698589279124558411.post-39575598732773916282013-08-28T08:28:00.002-07:002013-08-28T08:28:49.262-07:00We're still here!Hey there Free Schoolers! <br /><br />No, we haven't forgotten about you... Our organizers just took an accidental summer break. Don't worry, we are coming back stronger than ever this fall. <br />
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Thank you to everyone who continued with their classes during our hiatus and to all the folks who submitted class proposals and have not yet heard back. You all are what keeps this project going. This next calendar is going to knock your socks off.<br />
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Our first meeting of the season is next Wednesday, August 4th @ 6:30. If you are interested in attending, call Hillary at 937.361.1302 for the details. <br />
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If you have web design skills, teaching or outreach experience, a passion for community projects and/or an interest in sharing knowledge widely and openly, please consider coming to a meeting. With a larger volunteer network, we can be sure to avoid breaks like this in the future! <br />
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Look out for our new calendar this September and come visit our table at the New Orleans Anarchist Bookfair, October 19th and 20th at Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center. <br />
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See you soon!<br />
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New Orleans Free School Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07297249683627720643noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4698589279124558411.post-66303818851332579662013-04-17T14:18:00.002-07:002013-04-17T14:20:45.194-07:00Change is coming!Hey there Free Schoolers!<br />
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Just wanted to give y'all a heads up, we are making some changes to the Calendar format and the Class Proposal Form. Look out for new versions of those next month. In the meantime, go to our current classes page and check out all the great stuff going on this month.<br />
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Our organizer group is still meeting every other week but not at a regular time. If you want to come see what we do or get involved, give us a call, send us an email and we will make sure you know when and where to find us. <br />
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Our search for a class/office space continues. Let us know if you have any leads on free/cheap/totally awesome spaces we could call home. New Orleans Free School Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07297249683627720643noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4698589279124558411.post-63217593058522864592013-02-27T11:23:00.003-08:002013-02-27T11:23:40.413-08:00Help NOFSN find a home!We need your help!<br />
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The New
Orleans Free School Network has decided that in order to better serve
and support alternative education in our city, we need a central space
to work from. Our dream is to have a space where we can hold office
hours, host a variety of classes and store records of past classes and
educational materials.<br />
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Our perfect location would be a safe,
handi-capped accessible, semi-public space with restrooms that we could
furnish with some seating, tables, bookshelves and a coffee maker and
have 24 hour access to. This spot might be a room in a community center,
an office building, warehouse or a house. This might be a place that
needs some attention and we would work-trade with the owner/property
manager in exchange for use of the space. We aren't too picky about the
geographic location.<br />
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Do you have the perfect place for us? Do you know
someone who might? Please spread the word about our school house search
and contact us if you have any leads. Cheap is good, free is better! We really appreciate your support!New Orleans Free School Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07297249683627720643noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4698589279124558411.post-77812490123089437212013-01-31T11:32:00.002-08:002013-01-31T11:33:50.471-08:00Check out all the awesome classes happening this month!<b><span style="font-family: Times-Bold; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times-Bold; font-size: small;"><div align="center">
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: large;"><u>February 2013 Class Descriptions</u></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #20124d; font-size: small;">Freedom to Build, Phase 2: phased 2 build</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #20124d;">see http://freedomtobuild.blogspot.com for</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #20124d;">A hands-on informal study of architecture history focused on the</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #20124d;">creation, control, and usage of spaces people use + shape in New</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #20124d;">Orleans and elsewhere... researching, discussing, and building.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #20124d;">When + where we meet will change depending on the topics, so</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #20124d;">check our website for times, info, and locations.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #20124d;">Contact Jackson: </span><a href="mailto:jackson.blalock@gmail.com"><span style="background-color: white; color: #20124d;">jackson.blalock@gmail.com</span></a></div>
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<span style="color: #073763;">Change Your Oil, Change Your Life</span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763;">Contact instructor for day and time</span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763;">This is a class for people who want to know how cars work and</span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763;">how to keep them working. The exact content will depend on</span></div>
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peoples interests and experience, but we’ll talk about the operating</div>
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<span style="color: #073763;">mechanisms and major components of cars, how they work and</span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763;">interact, and </span></div>
</span></span><span style="font-family: TimesNewRomanPSMT;"><span style="font-family: TimesNewRomanPSMT;"><span style="color: #073763;">how they break. We’ll also do some looking at actual</span></span></span><span style="font-family: TimesNewRomanPSMT;"><span style="font-family: TimesNewRomanPSMT;"></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763;">cars and identifying parts, differences between models, and</span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763;">common problems. Finally we will look at the tools and</span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763;">equipment used to work on cars, and then use it to work on some</span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763;">cars. How hands on any given class is will be weather dependent,</span></div>
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so wear clothes you aren’t too attached to.</div>
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<span style="color: #073763;">Contact Ed: </span><a href="mailto:brokefastgarage@gmail.com"><span style="color: #073763;">brokefastgarage@gmail.com</span></a></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d;"><strong>Take it to the streets: <br /><span style="color: #20124d;">Creating Community Art Projects in Your Neighborhood</span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d;"><em>Friday 2/15, 8 - 10 PM<br />Fairgrinds @ 3133 Ponce De Leon St</em></span><span style="color: #20124d;">This hands-on workshop will discuss different ways to implement a socially-engaged art project in a community, ranging from something traditional like a mural to something more experimental like a public intervention project. Creating collaborations with other artists, community partners, local resources, and bureaucracy to get your project up and running will also be discussed. Finally, we will brainstorm a community arts project (as a group, or solo, your choice) and work on the design and concept. A follow-up meeting will take place (date determined by group) to discuss the progress on research and development of the projects.</span> </div>
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<span style="color: #20124d;">Contact Kat: </span><a href="mailto:kathrynsclavi@gmail.com"><span style="color: #20124d;">kathrynsclavi@gmail.com</span></a></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">All Ages Knitting</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">Tuesdays 6 PM</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">Community Book Center @ 2523 Bayou Rd</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">Come learn to knit. Some materials provided. All ages and abilities</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">Contact Lena: 267-312-5817</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d;">Rope Bite</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d;">Monday 2/11, 2/25, 6:15 PM</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d;">Marigny area, contact instructor for location</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d;">From the ancient Japanese art of Shibari to the present and diverse</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d;">world today, we will be exploring how we can use rope for love,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d;">lust, and a show, the bondage, the power exchange, the art, and the</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d;">flow. The first 30 minutes of every group session is for new</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d;">students to learn the basics, as well as for returning students to</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d;">warm up and review. The class will include field trips to allow for</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d;">extra learning and real-life exploration. NOLA has some great</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d;">spots for gorilla/flash tying; let's find them. Practice rope is</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d;">available, but it is recommended that you bring your own. Come to</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d;">class to learn about the different types of rope and how to select</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d;">Contact Tyrus: 816-210-4077</span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763;">Empower Hour Series: Empower Your Parenting</span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763;">Friday, 2/8, 11:30AM</span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763;">Harmony Oaks Community Center @ 2514 Washington Ave</span></div>
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Today’s youth present caregivers with new obstacles and</div>
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<span style="color: #073763;">adventures in parenting. This interactive workshop focuses on</span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763;">parenting the difficult child and reclaiming your child from</span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763;">negative influences.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763;">Contact Latrice: 504-265-8960</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">Free GED tutoring</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">Tuesdays, 6 PM and Thursdays, 10AM</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">RAE @ 1212 St Bernard Ave</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">Resurrection After Exoneration is now offering free GED tutoring!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">Classes are Tuesdays from 6-7:30pm (math focused) and</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">Thursdays from 10-11:30am (literacy focused). Attend either or</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">both. It's never too late to get your GED! Contact Sebastian: 504-</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">302-1940</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d;">Book reading: Eckhart Tolle, "The Power of Now"</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d;">Tuesdays, 6:30 PM</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d;">Fairgrinds Coffee House @ 3133 Ponce de Leon</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d;">This will be a book reading/ open discussion of the Nature of</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d;">Reality. Many of us are going through our spiritual paths alone yet</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d;">it is so much easier to have a support group and a safe place to</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d;">openly discuss the often complicated path toward higher</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d;">consciousness. We will also read/discuss supporting material from</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d;">Jiddu Krishnamurti, Deepak Chopra, Rene Descartes, the Vedanta</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d;">and Upanishads. Required materials: Eckhart Tolle's, The Power of</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d;">Now. There is a free audio version online on YouTube.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d;">Contact Leanne: </span><a href="mailto:lee_lee143@hotmail.com"><span style="color: #20124d;">lee_lee143@hotmail.com</span></a></div>
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<span style="color: #073763;">Zen Meditation Instruction</span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763;">Sundays 8:45 AM</span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763;">Mid-City Zen @ 3156 Toulouse</span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763;">Every Sunday morning Mid City Zen will offer zazen (sitting</span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763;">meditation) instruction before its usual morning meditation</span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763;">program. Using the touchstones of upright posture and breath</span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763;">awareness, we will acquaint ourselves with the movement of our</span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763;">own minds. Please wear loose comfortable clothing.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763;">Contact: </span><a href="mailto:midcityzennola@gmail.com"><span style="color: #073763;">midcityzennola@gmail.com</span></a></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">Punk Rock Takeover</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">Sundays 2-6 PM</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">The Big Top @ 1638 Clio St</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">PUNK ROCK TAKEOVER produces a weekly showcase of</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">diverse local bands from all around the Greater New Orleans area--</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">as well as the occasional national or international act--in order to</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">generate a cross pollination of musicians and fans to help foster a</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">more diverse and balanced music scene. All of our shows will</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">include bands of varying age groups and talent, bands from</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">different subcultural and geographical communities. All of the</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">proceeds from these shows will be funneled into local nonprofit</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">organizations, and the shows will also include speakers,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">workshops, and skillshares from those organizations whenever</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">possible. One of our main goals with these events is to educate and</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">network people in a variety of ways, so they can take those skills</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">and create their own events or help where needed. Here's what we</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #4c1130;">can teach you: stage-managing, money-taking, sound-running,</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #4c1130;">food-cooking and -serving, flyering/promoting.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #4c1130;">Contact Nicole: </span><a href="mailto:NicoleBZ@me.com"><span style="color: #4c1130;">NicoleBZ@me.com</span></a></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
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<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
</span></span><b><span style="font-family: Times-Bold;"><span style="font-family: Times-Bold;"><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #20124d;">Intro to Harm Reduction</span></div>
</span></span></b><i><span style="font-family: Times-Italic;"><span style="font-family: Times-Italic;"><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #20124d;">Fridays 2:30-4:30 PM</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #20124d;">LGBT Community Center @ 2114 Decatur St</span></div>
</span></span></i><span style="font-family: TimesNewRomanPSMT;"><span style="font-family: TimesNewRomanPSMT;"><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #20124d;">Harm Reduction is a perspective and a set of practical approaches</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #20124d;">to reduce the negative consequences of drug use, incorporating a</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #20124d;">spectrum of strategies from safer use to abstinence. In this course,</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #20124d;">we will demonstrate some of the principles of Harm Reduction.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #20124d;">Contact: Michelle, nolaharmreduction@gmail.com, 504-535-4766</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
</span></span><b><span style="font-family: Times-Bold;"><span style="font-family: Times-Bold;"><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #20124d;">Imagine the (im)Possible: Gender in Science Fiction</span></div>
</span></span></b><i><span style="font-family: Times-Italic;"><span style="font-family: Times-Italic;"><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #20124d;">Fridays 6:00 PM</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #20124d;">3111 Palmyra St.</span></div>
</span></span></i><span style="font-family: TimesNewRomanPSMT;"><span style="font-family: TimesNewRomanPSMT;"><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #20124d;">In this class, we will explore and expand upon concepts of gender</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #20124d;">and feminism as seen through a literary lens. We will focus on (but</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #20124d;">are not limited to) science fiction, speculative fiction, magical</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #20124d;">realism, and fantasy. Some authors include Karen Joy Fowler,</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #20124d;">Nalo Hopkinson, Ruth Nestvold, Ursula LeGuin, James Tiptree Jr.,</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #20124d;">and Octavia Butler. We will read and discuss one short story per</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #20124d;">week. All of the readings will be posted on </span></div>
</span></span><span style="font-family: TimesNewRomanPSMT;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: TimesNewRomanPSMT;">genderscifi.blogspot.com</span></span><span style="font-family: TimesNewRomanPSMT;"><span style="font-family: TimesNewRomanPSMT;"><span style="color: #20124d;">.</span></span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #20124d;">Although the class is informal, it is strongly recommend to do the</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #20124d;">reading before each class. Contact Ally: </span><a href="mailto:abruser@uno.edu"><span style="color: #20124d;">abruser@uno.edu</span></a></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
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<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<b><span style="font-family: Times-Bold;"><span style="font-family: Times-Bold;"><div align="left">
<span style="color: #073763;">Intimacy // In-To-Me-I-See</span></div>
</span></span></b><i><span style="font-family: Times-Italic;"><span style="font-family: Times-Italic;"><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #073763;">Friday 2/15 and Monday 2/25, 6 </span></div>
</span></span><span style="font-family: TimesNewRomanPS-ItalicMT;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: TimesNewRomanPS-ItalicMT;">– </span></span><span style="font-family: Times-Italic;"><span style="font-family: Times-Italic;"><span style="color: #073763;">8 PM</span></span></span></i><br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #073763;">Contact instructor for location</span></div>
<span style="font-family: TimesNewRomanPSMT;"><span style="font-family: TimesNewRomanPSMT;"><div align="left">
<span style="color: #073763;">This is a discussion group born out of a couple of amazing</span></div>
<div align="left">
<span style="color: #073763;">workshops held during Endless Gaycation. Together, we cover the</span></div>
<div align="left">
<span style="color: #073763;">intersection between queer relationships, self-care, self-knowledge,</span></div>
<div align="left">
<span style="color: #073763;">non-monogamy, radical self-awareness, communication, all the</span></div>
<div align="left">
<span style="color: #073763;">social forces that press down on us, and boundary making. The</span></div>
<div align="left">
<span style="color: #073763;">intent is to bring together and explore the many different strands</span></div>
<div align="left">
<span style="color: #073763;">that influence our intimacies and relationships.</span></div>
<div align="left">
<span style="color: #073763;">Contact Cordelia: 504-656-6742 ; </span><a href="mailto:felix.cordis.limen@gmail.com"><span style="color: #073763;">felix.cordis.limen@gmail.com</span></a></div>
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<div align="left">
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</span></span><b><span style="font-family: Times-Bold;"><span style="font-family: Times-Bold;"><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #4c1130;">NOLA TimeBank Intro Workshop</span></div>
</span></span></b><i><span style="font-family: Times-Italic;"><span style="font-family: Times-Italic;"><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #4c1130;">Sat. 2/16, 10 - 11:30 a.m.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #4c1130;">Freret Neighborhood Center @ 4605 Freret St</span></div>
</span></span></i><span style="font-family: TimesNewRomanPSMT;"><span style="font-family: TimesNewRomanPSMT;"><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #4c1130;">Learn how the NOLA TimeBank works and how to set-up your</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #4c1130;">account. Meet fellow TimeBankers. Explore the "Community</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #4c1130;">Weaver" software that runs the NOLA TimeBank. Bring a laptop</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #4c1130;">or use one from the lab. RSVP at nolatimebank.org</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #4c1130;">Contact Gretchen: </span><a href="mailto:gretchen@nolatimebank.org"><span style="color: #4c1130;">gretchen@nolatimebank.org</span></a></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
</span></span><b><span style="font-family: Times-Bold;"><span style="font-family: Times-Bold;"><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #20124d;">NOFSN Organizers Meetings</span></div>
</span></span></b><span style="font-family: TimesNewRomanPSMT;"><span style="font-family: TimesNewRomanPSMT;"><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #20124d;">Want to get involved with the New Orleans Free School Network?</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #20124d;">Come to our weekly organizers meeting! NOFSN always needs</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #20124d;">motivated people to help us flyer, fundraise, organize events, table</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #20124d;">at festivals, create promotional materials and help with lots of</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #20124d;">other fun stuff. Contact us for time and location.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
</span></span><b><span style="font-family: Times-Bold;"><span style="font-family: Times-Bold;"><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #073763;">For more information on the New Orleans Free School Network, please</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #073763;">visit our website at http://nolafreeschoolnetwork.blogspot.com. You can</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #073763;">also reach us by phone at 504- 484-9418 or by email at</span></div>
<span style="color: #073763;">nolafreeschoolnetwork@gmail.com</span></span></span></b><br />
New Orleans Free School Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07297249683627720643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4698589279124558411.post-41890066814654314132013-01-11T14:05:00.002-08:002013-01-12T08:49:06.600-08:00Upcoming class: Change your oil - Change your life<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span id="internal-source-marker_0.13742546525304455" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Several people have been asking for a free school class on car mechanics. Well, here you go!</span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span id="internal-source-marker_0.13742546525304455" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></b></span></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b><b><span id="internal-source-marker_0.13742546525304455" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Change Your Oil - Change Your Life</b></span></b></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><b><span id="internal-source-marker_0.13742546525304455" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span>Interest Meeting: Sun Jan 27 at 3:00 pm </b></b></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><b>Contact Ed<span style="font-size: small;"> at</span> brokefastgarage@gmail.com <span style="font-size: small;">for location!</span></b><br /><br />Date and Time for regular
class meeting TBD (probably starting in February). If anyone interested
cannot make the meeting, just email me experience/interest level and
time preferences.</b></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span id="internal-source-marker_0.13742546525304455" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">This
is a class for people who want to know how cars work and how to keep
them working. The exact content will depend on peoples interests and
experience, but we’ll talk about the operating mechanisms and major
components of cars, how they work and interact, and how they break.
We’ll also do some looking at actual cars and identifying parts,
differences between models, and common problems. Finally we will look
at the tools and equipment used to work on cars, and then use it to work
on some cars. How hands on any given class is will be weather
dependent, so wear clothes you aren’t too attached to.</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u5LxrBdAlehg2i7W4e0wKbxpSu8FaLDXexj5B7JKRpE/edit</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The order and content of the syllabus are always up for review and revision based on the interests and knowledge of the class.</span></b></span></span>New Orleans Free School Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07297249683627720643noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4698589279124558411.post-24493746803721456212013-01-02T11:31:00.005-08:002013-01-11T13:48:42.255-08:00New Year, New Classes!<h2>
January 2013 Class Descriptions</h2>
<br />
<h3>
Freedom to Build, Phase 2: phased 2 build</h3>
see http://freedomtobuild.blogspot.com for<br />
class times, locations, and up-to-date info<br />
A hands-on informal study of architecture history focused on the<br />
creation, control, and usage of spaces people use + shape in New<br />
Orleans and elsewhere... researching, discussing, and building.<br />
When + where we meet will change depending on the topics, so<br />
check our website for times, info, and locations.<br />
Contact Jackson: jackson.blalock@gmail.com<br />
<br />
<h3>
All Ages Knitting</h3>
Tuesdays 7:30 PM<br />
Community Book Center @ 2523 Bayou Rd<br />
Come learn to knit. Some materials provided. All ages and abilities<br />
welcome!<br />
Contact Lena: 267-312-5817<br />
<br />
<h3>
Rope Bite (formerly the Art of Adult Ropes)</h3>
Monday 1/14, 1/28, 6:15 PM<br />
Marigny area, contact teacher for location<br />
From the ancient Japanese art of Shibari to the present and diverse<br />
world today, we will be exploring how we can use rope for love,<br />
lust, and a show, the bondage, the power exchange, the art, and the<br />
flow. The first 30 minutes of every group session is for new<br />
students to learn the basics, as well as for returning students to<br />
warm up and review. The class will include field trips to allow for<br />
extra learning and real-life exploration. NOLA has some great<br />
spots for gorilla/flash tying; let's find them. Practice rope is<br />
available, but it is recommended that you bring your own. Come to<br />
class to learn about the different types of rope and how to select<br />
them.<br />
Contact Tyrus: 816-210-4077<br />
<br />
<h3>
Crock N Jug Club</h3>
Wednesdays<br />
Contact instructor for time and location<br />
In this class we will go over the basics of fermenting food and<br />
drink products, as well as get our hands dirty and make some<br />
awesome stuff!<br />
1/9: Sauerkraut & Kimchi & Fermented Salsa<br />
1/16: Alcohol (mead? beer?) & Kombucha<br />
1/23: Basic Cheesemaking<br />
Contact Andy: an.hasp@gmail.com<br />
<br />
<h3>
Empower Hour Series: Empower Your Instincts</h3>
Friday, Jan 4, 11:30AM<br />
Harmony Oaks Community Center @ 2514 Washington Ave<br />
This informative and enlightening workshop focuses on the<br />
importance of trusting your gut and following your instincts.<br />
Contact Latrice: 504-265-8960<br />
<br />
<h3>
Free GED tutoring</h3>
Tuesdays, 6 PM and Thursdays, 10AM<br />
RAE @ 1212 St Bernard Ave<br />
Resurrection After Exoneration is now offering free GED tutoring!<br />
Classes are Tuesdays from 6-7:30pm (math focused) and<br />
Thursdays from 10-11:30am (literacy focused). Attend either or<br />
both. Please contact Sebastian if you have any questions or to sign<br />
up! It's never too late to get your GED!!!<br />
Contact Sebastian: 504-302-1940<br />
<br />
<h3>
Book reading: Eckhart Tolle, "The Power of Now"</h3>
Tuesdays, 6:30 PM<br />
Fairgrinds Coffee House @ 3133 Ponce de Leon<br />
This will be a book reading/ open discussion of the Nature of<br />
Reality. Many of us are going through our spiritual paths alone yet<br />
it is so much easier to have a support group and a safe place to<br />
openly discuss the often complicated path toward higher<br />
consciousness. We will also read/discuss supporting material from<br />
Jiddu Krishnamurti, Deepak Chopra, Rene Descartes, the Vedanta<br />
and Upanishads.<br />
Required materials: Eckhart Tolle's, The Power of Now. There is a<br />
free audio version online on YouTube.<br />
Contact Leanne: lee_lee143@hotmail.com<br />
<br />
<h3>
Intro to Permaculture</h3>
Saturday, 1/26, 11 AM - 1 PM<br />
Contact instructor for location<br />
Permaculture is a design system for living that mimics nature. This<br />
class is to introduce urban dwellers to how permaculture can help<br />
live a more sustainable and rewarding life. Permaculture generally<br />
includes using natural building, organic gardening and farming<br />
methods that leave little impacts on the enviornment. This class is<br />
also a pre-requisite for the Urban Survival Revival. Please preregister,<br />
by emailing permaculturenola@gmail.com, as class size is<br />
limited - cancellations can be made prior to 3 days before the event<br />
to allow others to attend.<br />
Contact Amy: permaculturenola@gmail.com<br />
<br />
<h3>
Zen Meditation Instruction</h3>
Sundays 8:45 AM<br />
Mid-City Zen @ 3156 Toulouse<br />
Every Sunday morning Mid City Zen will offer zazen (sitting<br />
meditation) instruction before its usual morning meditation<br />
program. Using the touchstones of upright posture and breath<br />
awareness, we will acquaint ourselves with the movement of our<br />
own minds. Please wear loose comfortable clothing.<br />
Contact: midcityzennola@gmail.com<br />
<br />
<h3>
Punk Rock Takeover</h3>
Sundays 2-6 PM<br />
The Big Top @ 1638 Clio St<br />
PUNK ROCK TAKEOVER produces a weekly showcase of<br />
diverse local bands from all around the Greater New Orleans area--<br />
as well as the occasional national or international act--in order to<br />
generate a cross pollination of musicians and fans to help foster a<br />
more diverse and balanced music scene. All of our shows will<br />
include bands of varying age groups and talent, bands from<br />
different subcultural and geographical communities. All of the<br />
proceeds from these shows will be funneled into local nonprofit<br />
organizations, and the shows will also include speakers,<br />
workshops, and skillshares from those organizations whenever<br />
possible. One of our main goals with these events is to educate and<br />
network people in a variety of ways, so they can take those skills<br />
and create their own events or help where needed. Here's what we<br />
can teach you: stage-managing, money-taking, sound-running,<br />
food-cooking and -serving, flyering/promoting. You can show up<br />
on any day you would like to learn/help.<br />
Contact Nicole:<a href="mailto:NicoleBZ@me.com" target="_blank"> NicoleBZ@me.com</a><br />
<br />
<h3>
Intro to Harm Reduction</h3>
Fridays 2:30-4:30 PM<br />
LGBT Community Center @ 2114 Decatur St<br />
Harm Reduction is a perspective and a set of practical approaches to reduce<br />
the negative consequences of drug use, incorporating a spectrum of<br />
strategies from safer use to abstinence. In this course, we will demonstrate<br />
some of the principles of Harm Reduction. Drop-ins welcome.<br />
Contact: Nora & Michelle nolaharmreduction@gmail.com or call<br />
504-535-4766<br />
<br />
<h3>
NOFSN Organizers Meetings</h3>
Want to get involved with the New Orleans Free School Network?<br />
Come to our weekly organizers meeting! NOFSN always needs<br />
motivated people to help us flyer, fundraise, organize events, table<br />
at festivals, create promotional materials and help with lots of<br />
other fun stuff! Contact NOFSN for current meeting time and<br />
location.<br />
<br />
New class proposals are always accepted. If you would like your class to<br />
appear on our printed calendar, please get your proposal to us by the<br />
15th of the previous month. Proposal forms are available on our website,<br />
at our weekly meetings and at the Iron Rail Bookstore @ 503 Barracks<br />
For more information on the New Orleans Free School Network, please<br />
visit our website at http://nolafreeschoolnetwork.blogspot.com. You can<br />
also reach us by phone at 504- 484-9418 or by email at<br />
nolafreeschoolnetwork@gmail.comNew Orleans Free School Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07297249683627720643noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4698589279124558411.post-38079918565248632662012-11-29T13:25:00.002-08:002012-12-04T07:31:32.978-08:00December Classes<span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;">Freedom
to Build, Phase 2: phased 2 build <br />
</span></b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;">see
<a href="http://freedomtobuild.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://freedomtobuild.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com</a> for <br />
class times, locations, and up-to-date info</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;"><br />
A hands-on informal study of architecture history focused on the creation,
control, and usage of spaces people use + shape in New Orleans and elsewhere...
researching, discussing, and building. When + where we meet will change
depending on the topics, so check our website for times, info, and locations. <br />
Contact Jackson: <a href="mailto:jackson.blalock@gmail.com" target="_blank">jackson.blalock@gmail.com</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;"> </span><br /><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;">FIX
MIX</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;"><br />
<i>Monday 12/10, 6 PM<br />
Keller Library @ 4300 S. Broad St. <br />
</i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;">At
FIX MIX we share our skills and repair stuff that might otherwise be tossed. We
mend clothes, re-wire lamps, research and repair all sorts of items. Join us in
the fight against planned obsolescence at FIX MIX!</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;">Bring replacement parts
if you think you will need them.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;"> <br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;">Contact
Gretchen: <a href="mailto:gretchen@nolatimebank.org" target="_blank">gretchen@nolatimebank.org</a><br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;"><br />
<b>All Ages Knitting</b><br />
<i>Tuesdays 4 PM</i><br />
<i>Community Book Center @ 2523 Bayou Rd<br />
</i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;">Come
learn to knit. Some materials provided. All ages and abilities welcome!</span><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;"> </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;">Contact Lena:
<a href="tel:267-312-5817" target="_blank" value="+12673125817">267-312-5817</a><br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;"><br />
<b>Rope Bite</b> (formerly the Art of Adult
Ropes)<br />
<i>Tuesdays 1-4 PM <br />
Marigny area, contact teacher for location</i><br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;">From
the ancient Japanese art of Shibari to the present and diverse world today, we
will be exploring how we can use rope for love, lust, and a show, the bondage,
the power exchange, the art, and the flow. The first 30 minutes of every group
session is for new students to learn the basics, as well as for returning
students to warm up and review. The class will include field trips to allow for
extra learning and real-life exploration. NOLA has some great spots for
gorilla/flash tying; let's find them. Practice rope is available, but it is
recommended that you bring your own. Come to class to learn about the different
types of rope and how to select them.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;"> <br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;">Contact:
Tyrus @ <a href="tel:816-210-4077" target="_blank" value="+18162104077">816-210-4077</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;"> </span><br /><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;">GED
Tutoring</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;"><br />
<i>Tuesdays 6-7:30 PM and Thursdays 10-11:30
AM</i><br />
<i>Resurrection After Exoneration @ 1212 St.
Bernard Avenue</i><br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;">The Resurrection After <wbr></wbr>Exoneration Center is <wbr></wbr>offering a free GED tutoring <wbr></wbr>service to all interested <wbr></wbr>students. We meet twice a <wbr></wbr>week and provide <wbr></wbr>individualized programs of <wbr></wbr>study to help prepare <wbr></wbr>students for their High <wbr></wbr>School Equivalency Test. <wbr></wbr>Subjects that will be covered <wbr></wbr>include: Language Arts (<wbr></wbr>reading and writing), Social <wbr></wbr>Studies, Science and Math.
Contacting
instructor beforehand is encouraged, though walk-ins are always
welcome. <br />
Contact Sebastian: </span><a href="mailto:sjindracotilla@handsonneworleans.org" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;">sjindracotilla@<wbr></wbr>handsonneworleans.org</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;"><br />
</span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;">Freestyling
Circle<br />
</span></b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;">Wednesdays 8 PM</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;"><br />
<i>Contact Instructor for Location</i><br />
Weekly get together for people who love or are interested to learn/practice
freestyling and extemporaneous spoken word.
Class members can bring in beats, suggest topics and host
discussions. Less of a class and more of
a practice group to create an encouraging community of verbal spontaneity. Trying to express yourself quickly,
rhythmically in your own voice is super challenging and incredibly fun and
addictive. Scary at first - but so
liberating. Hopefully this group can be
a supportive space for people to try out this form of expression for the first
time and to find other people who just plain need it in their lives.<br />
Contact Wiley: <a href="mailto:wileyrogers@gmail.com" target="_blank">wileyrogers@gmail.com</a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;"><br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;"><br />
</span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;">Intro to Harm Reduction</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;"><br />
<i>Fridays 2:30-4:30 PM <br />
LGBT Community Center @ 2114 Decatur St</i><b><br />
</b></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;">Harm
Reduction is a perspective and a set of practical approaches to reduce the
negative consequences of drug use, incorporating a spectrum of strategies from
safer use to abstinence. In this course, we will demonstrate some of the
principles of Harm Reduction. Drop-ins welcome. <br />
Contact: Nora & Michelle <a href="mailto:nolaharmreduction@gmail.com" target="_blank">nolaharmreduction@gmail.com</a> or call <a href="tel:504-535-4766" target="_blank" value="+15045354766">504-535-4766</a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;"><br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;"><br />
</span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;">Introduction to Time
Banking <br />
</span></b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;">Saturday 12/1, 1 PM <br />
Freret Neighborhood Center @ 4605 Freret St. <br />
</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;">The
NOLA TimeBank is a community system where a person who volunteers one hour of
their time helping someone else gains an hour time credit. They can then use that time credit or their
accrued time credits to receive help from someone else. If you are a new member
TimeBank or just wondering about how Time Banking works, this workshop is for
you. We will discuss the concepts and core values of Time Banking. Then have a
hands-on demonstration of your on-line "bank account." Bring a laptop
if you have one. If you don't have a laptop you can check one out from Freret Neighborhood
Center. <br />
Contact Gretechen: <a href="mailto:gretchen@nolatimebank.org" target="_blank">gretchen@nolatimebank.org</a><br />
<br />
</span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;">Zen Meditation
Instruction</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;"><br />
<i>Sundays 8:45 AM<br />
Mid-City Zen @ 3156 Toulouse<br />
</i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;">Every
Sunday morning Mid City Zen will offer zazen (sitting meditation) instruction
before its usual morning meditation program. Using the touchstones of upright
posture and breath awareness, we will acquaint ourselves with the movement of
our own minds. Please wear loose comfortable clothing.<br />
Contact: <a href="mailto:midcityzennola@gmail.com" target="_blank">midcityzennola@gmail.com</a><br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;"><br />
<b>Punk Rock Takeover</b><br />
<i>Sundays 2-6 PM<br />
The Big Top @ 1638 Clio St</i><br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;">PUNK
ROCK TAKEOVER produces a weekly showcase of diverse local bands from all around
the Greater New Orleans area--as well as the occasional national or
international act--in order to generate a cross pollination of musicians and
fans to help foster a more diverse and balanced music scene. All of our shows
will include bands of varying age groups and talent, bands from different
subcultural and geographical communities. All of the proceeds from these shows
will be funneled into local nonprofit organizations, and the shows will also
include speakers, workshops, and skill shares from those organizations whenever
possible. One of our main goals with these events is to educate and network
people in a variety of ways, so they can take those skills and create their own
events or help where needed. Here's what we can teach you: stage-managing,
money-taking, sound-running, food-cooking and -serving, flyering/promoting. You
can show up on any day you would like to learn/help.<br />
Contact Bryan: <a href="mailto:flyerstorm@yahoo.com" target="_blank">flyerstorm@yahoo.com</a> <br />
<br />
</span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;">Building
Wooden Picture Frames</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;"><br />
<i>Sunday 12/2 AND 12/9, 3pm to 6pm<br />
426 South Clark St.<br />
</i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;">This'll
include making measurements for a specific picture, milling the frame pieces
from old scrappy decorative and new pieces of wood, joining the pieces
together, cutting glass and installing it. Feel free to contact instructor
before class, but not pre-registration is not required.<br />
Contact Paul: <a href="tel:504-617-3656" target="_blank" value="+15046173656">504-617-3656</a> <br />
<br />
</span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;">Operation Holiday</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;"><br />
<i>Sundays 7 PM<br />
Occupy the Stage Warehouse @ 2735 C Toulouse St</i><br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;">A
series of free classes on crafting things for the holidays, because we all need
to stop buying mass-made crap.<br />
Dec 2nd – Simple jewelry-making with beads and charms!<br />
Dec 9th – Candy wreaths / Open workshop day<br />
Dec 16th – Help with last minute crafts/catchup/recap <br />
Let the instructor know you are coming so they can prepare enough materials for
all the crafters! <br />
Contact Ilea: <a href="mailto:ilea@cox.net" target="_blank">ilea@cox.net</a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;"><br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;"><br />
</span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;">NOFSN Organizers
Meeting</span></b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;"><br />
Tuesdays 6:30 PM<br />
Flora’s @ 2600 Royal St<br />
</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;">Come
to our weekly organizers meeting! NOFSN always needs motivated people to help
us flyer, <span style="font-size: medium;">fund raise</span>, organize events, table at festivals, create promotional
materials and help with lots of other fun stuff!<br />
<br />
For more information on teaching or taking a class with the <br />
New Orleans Free School Network, please visit our website at <a href="http://nolafreeschoolnetwork.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://nolafreeschoolnetwork.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com</a>.
You can also reach us by phone at 504-</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;">484-9418 or by email at
<a href="mailto:nolafreeschoolnetwork@gmail.com" target="_blank">nolafreeschoolnetwork@gmail.<wbr></wbr>com</a></span></span>
New Orleans Free School Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07297249683627720643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4698589279124558411.post-10494157452792168092012-10-31T12:21:00.004-07:002012-10-31T12:44:37.258-07:00November Classes<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; line-height: 115%;"></span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; line-height: 115%;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Freedom to Build, Phase 2: phased 2 build</strong> </span></span><br />
<em><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">see </span></em><a href="http://freedomtobuild.blogspot.com/"><em><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">http://freedomtobuild.blogspot.com</span></em></a><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: large;"><em> for class times, locations, and up-to-date info</em>A hands-on informal study of architecture history focused on the creation, control, and usage of spaces people use + shape in New Orleans and elsewhere... researching, discussing, and building. When + where we meet will change depending on the topics, so check our website for times, info, and locations. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Contact Jackson: jackson.blalock@gmail.com </span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">FIX MIX</span></strong><br />
<em><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Monday 11/12, 6 PM</span></em><br />
<em><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Keller Library @ 4300 S. Broad St</span></em><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">At FIX MIX we share our skills and repair stuff that might otherwise be tossed. We mend clothes, re-wire lamps, research and repair all sorts of items. Join us in the fight against planned obsolescence at FIX MIX! Bring replacement parts if you think you will need them. Contact Gretchen: gretchen@nolatimebank.org</span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Aboveground Zine Library</strong> </span></span><br />
<em><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Mondays 6PM </span></em><br />
<em><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Nowe Miasto @ 223 Jane Place</span></em><br />
<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">This class will study the Abovegroud Zine Library, a 10 year old zine library that is now closed and missed dearly. We will discuss zines, how to make them, the history of the library and strategies to reopen it. At the end of the class, we will put out a zine about the library together. It is recommended to contact the instructor beforehand. </span><br />
<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Contact Robb: </span><a href="mailto:abovegroundlibrary@yahoo.com"><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">abovegroundlibrary@yahoo.com</span></a><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">All Ages Knitting</span></strong><br />
<em><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Tuesdays 4 PM</span></em><br />
<em><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Community Book Center @ 2523 Bayou Rd</span></em><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Come learn to knit. Some materials provided. All ages and abilities welcome! Contact Lena: 267-312-5817</span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Rope Bite</span></strong><br />
<em><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Tuesdays 1-4 PM </span></em><br />
<em><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Marigny area, contact teacher for location</span></em><br />
<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">From the ancient Japanese art of Shibari to the present and diverse world today, we will be exploring how we can use rope for love, lust, and a show, the bondage, the power exchange, the art, and the flow. The first 30 minutes of every group session is for new students to learn the basics, as well as for returning students to warm up and review. The class will include field trips to allow for extra learning and real-life exploration. NOLA has some great spots for gorilla/flash tying; let's find them. Practice rope is available, but it is recommended that you bring your own. Come to class to learn about the different types of rope and how to select them. </span><br />
<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Contact: Tyrus @ 816-210-4077</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<strong><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">GED Tutoring</span></strong><br />
<em><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Tuesdays 6-7:30 PM and Thursdays 10-11:30 PM</span></em><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="font-size: large;"><em>Resurrection After Exoneration @ 1212 St. Bernard Ave</em>The Resurrection After Exoneration Center is offering a free GED tutoring service to all interested students. We meet twice a week and provide individualized programs of study to help prepare students for their High School Equivalency Test. Subjects that will be covered include: Language Arts (reading and writing), Social Studies, Science and Math. Contacting instructor beforehand is encouraged, though walk-ins are always welcome. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Contact Sebastian: sjindracotilla@handsonneworleans.org</span><br />
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<strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Rad Rad Movie Night</span></strong><br />
<em><span style="background-color: white; color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Tuesday 11/13 and 11/27, 7:30 PM</span></em><br />
<em><span style="background-color: white; color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">2022 N. Robertson St</span></em><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">The radical film series continues with two screenings this month. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>11/13</strong>: Enemy Of The State: Political corruption, surveillance, invasions of personal privacy, explosions, and famous people. Like the front page of the newspaper but much more interesting, this film keeps it real and reminds us how much the government sucks. Featuring Will Smith and Gene Hackman, directed by Tony Scott.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>11/27</strong>: Gaslands: Fracking or "hydraulic fracturing" is an oil-drilling technology developed by Haliburton to get the last of the oil from below our already depleted soil. This documentary, directed by Josh Fox, takes a first-hand look at just how bad it is.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Contact: tomtomcontact@gmail.com </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<strong><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Zizek Discussion Group</span></strong><br />
<em><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Wednesdays 7:30-9:30 PM</span></em><br />
<em><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Loyola University Library, Seminar Room 4, 6363 St. Charles Ave</span></em><br />
<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">We will discuss Slavoj Zizek's book "Less Than Nothing: Hegel and the Shadow of Dialectical Materialism" over ten weeks of sessions. The book is about 1000 pages long, so we will discuss 100 pages each week. You may provide your own copy of the book or a .pdf version is available. </span><br />
<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Contact John: clark@loyno.edu</span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Freestyling Circle</span></strong><br />
<em><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Wednesdays 8 PM</span></em><br />
<em><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Contact Instructor for Location</span></em><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Weekly get together for people who love or are interested to learn/practice freestyling and extemporaneous spoken word. Class members can bring in beats, suggest topics and host discussions. Less of a class and more of a practice group to create an encouraging community of verbal spontaneity. Trying to express yourself quickly, rhythmically in your own voice is super challenging and incredibly fun and addictive. Scary at first - but so liberating. Hopefully this group can be a supportive space for people to try out this form of expression for the first time and to find other people who just plain need it in their lives.</span><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Contact Wiley: wileyrogers@gmail.com</span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Intro to Harm Reduction</span></strong><br />
<em><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Fridays 2:30-4:30 PM </span></em><br />
<em><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">LGBT Community Center @ 2114 Decatur St</span></em><br />
<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Harm Reduction is a perspective and a set of practical approaches to reduce the negative consequences of drug use, incorporating a spectrum of strategies from safer use to abstinence. In this course, we will demonstrate some of the principles of Harm Reduction. Drop-ins welcome. </span><br />
<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Contact: Nora & Michelle nolaharmreduction@gmail.com or call 504-535-4766</span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Introduction to Time Banking </span></strong><br />
<em><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Sat. 11/03, 1 PM </span></em><br />
<em><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Freret Neighborhood Center @ 4605 Freret St</span></em><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">The NOLA TimeBank is a community system where a person who volunteers one hour of their time helping someone else gains an hour time credit. They can then use that time credit or their accrued time credits to receive help from someone else. If you are a new member TimeBank or just wondering about how Time Banking works, this workshop is for you. We will discuss the concepts and core values of Time Banking. Then have a hands-on demonstration of your on-line "bank account." Bring a laptop if you have one. If you don't have a laptop you can check one out from Freret Neighborhood Center. </span><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Contact Gretechen: gretchen@nolatimebank.org</span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Zen Meditation Instruction</span></strong><br />
<em><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Sundays 8:45 AM</span></em><br />
<em><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Mid-City Zen @ 3156 Toulouse St</span></em><br />
<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Every Sunday morning Mid City Zen will offer zazen (sitting meditation) instruction before its usual morning meditation program. Using the touchstones of upright posture and breath awareness, we will acquaint ourselves with the movement of our own minds. Please wear loose comfortable clothing.</span><br />
<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Contact: midcityzennola@gmail.com</span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Punk Rock Takeover</span></strong><br />
<em><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Sundays 2-6 PM</span></em><br />
<em><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">The Big Top @ 1638 Clio St</span></em><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">PUNK ROCK TAKEOVER produces a weekly showcase of diverse local bands from all around the Greater New Orleans area--as well as the occasional national or international act--in order to generate a cross pollination of musicians and fans to help foster a more diverse and balanced music scene. All of our shows will include bands of varying age groups and talent, bands from different subcultural and geographical communities. All of the proceeds from these shows will be funneled into local nonprofit organizations, and the shows will also include speakers, workshops, and skillshares from those organizations whenever possible. One of our main goals with these events is to educate and network people in a variety of ways, so they can take those skills and create their own events or help where needed. Here's what we can teach you: stage-managing, money-taking, sound-running, food-cooking and -serving, flyering/promoting. You can show up on any day you would like to learn/help.</span><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Contact Bryan: flyerstorm@yahoo.com </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Operation Holiday</strong><em>Sundays 7 PM</em></span></span><br />
<em><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Occupy the Stage Warehouse @ 2735 C Toulouse St</span></em><br />
<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">A series of free classes on crafting things for the holidays, because we all need to stop buying mass-made walmart crap.</span><br />
<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Nov 4th – Knitting a simple scarf on straight needles (intro to knitting)</span><br />
<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Nov 11th – Knitting simple fingerless gloves on double pointed needles</span><br />
<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Nov 18th – Mixed media bamboo tile accessories & pendants</span><br />
<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Nov 25th – Faux quilted holiday ornaments</span><br />
<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Dec 2nd – Simple jewelry-making with beads and charms!</span><br />
<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Dec 9th – Candy wreaths / Open workshop day</span><br />
<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Dec 16th – Help with last minute crafts/catchup/recap </span><br />
<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Let the instructor know you are coming so they can prepare enough materials for all the crafters! </span><br />
<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Contact Ilea: ilea@cox.net</span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">NOFSN Organizers Meeting</span></strong><br />
<em><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Tuesdays 6:30 PM</span></em><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="font-size: large;"><em>Flora’s @ 2600 Royal St</em>Want to get involved with the New Orleans Free School Network?</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Come to our weekly organizers meeting! NOFSN always needs motivated people to help us flyer, fundraise, organize events, table at festivals, create promotional materials and help with lots of other fun stuff! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<strong><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">For more information on teaching or taking a class with the New Orleans Free School Network, please contact us by phone at 504- 484-9418 or by email at nolafreeschoolnetwork@gmail.com</span></strong>New Orleans Free School Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07297249683627720643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4698589279124558411.post-45260405883157641902012-10-20T13:20:00.000-07:002012-10-20T13:20:00.765-07:00Awesome Free Education Opportunity at Delgado! The <strong>Adult Education Program (GED)</strong> at <strong>Delgado Community College</strong> offers free structured classes designed to prepare students for the GED. Our next open registration session is October 26th, 2012 at 9am. Registration will be held at our City Park Campus in Building 2, Room 108. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nolaged/page_map" target="_blank">Click here to see map. </a><br />
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Registration will last for approximately 20 minutes, and students will receive information on when to return for entrance testing and class scheduling. <br />
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<strong>About the Program</strong><br />
The Adult Education Program at Delgado Community College is a non-tuition (free) program that helps prepare students for the GED and a variety of higher education options and career pathways. Our program is open to any adult. <br />
Classes are structured similar to a college course, with sections meeting 2-3 times per week for a total of 6 hours per week. Classes meet during mornings, afternoons, or evenings, and are offered at four different sites throughout the city (City Park, Mid-City, West Bank, Jefferson Parish). The length of the program varies dramatically for each student, and is typically dependent on two primary factors: where a student is when they enter (skill level), and how much effort the student puts forth. The program is always free, and all students are welcome and encouraged to stay in the program as long as needed. We are one of the largest and most successful programs in the city and state, and also have developed a new model that allows students to begin college-level courses while completing the GED program.<br />
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Our registration process includes submitting basic information, followed by two placement tests, with classes beginning about a month after a student registers. Our next registration date is October 26th, and the details are as follows:<br />
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<strong>When:</strong> October 26th, 9am (first come-first served;we advise students to arrive by 8am)<br /><strong>Where:</strong> City Park, Building 2, Room 108<br /><strong>Duration:</strong> 1/2 hour at most; students will receive details on when to return for testing.<br />
After October 26th, there will be another registration date approximately every two months.New Orleans Free School Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07297249683627720643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4698589279124558411.post-21409937654906961772012-10-01T13:02:00.006-07:002012-10-08T12:15:01.882-07:00October Classes<h4>
Check Out All the Awesome Classes We Have This Month!</h4>
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<span style="color: #93c47d;">FIX MIX<br />Monday 10/15 6-8pm<br />Keller Library @ 4300 S. Broad St.<br />At FIX MIX we share our skills and repair stuff that might otherwise<br />be tossed. We mend clothes, re-wire lamps, research and repair all<br />sorts of items. Join us in the fight against planned obsolescence at<br />FIX MIX! Bring replacement parts if you think you will need them.<br />Contact Gretchen: </span><a href="mailto:gretchen@nolatimebank.org"><span style="color: #93c47d;">gretchen@nolatimebank.org</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: #ffd966;">All Ages Knitting<br />Tuesdays 4pm<br />Community Book Center @ 2523 Bayou Rd<br />Come learn to knit. Some materials provided. All ages and abilities<br />welcome! <br />Contact Lena: 267-312-5817</span><br />
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<span style="color: #f6b26b;">SCIENTS!<br />Tuesdays 7pm<br />Tree House @ St. Claude Ave & Press St.<br />We will discuss a variety of scientific topics, with a different topic<br />each week. If you are interested in hosting a class, please submit a<br />"lesson plan" by e-mail or in person. <br />Contact Ashley:</span><a href="mailto:a.h.blum@gmail.com"><span style="color: #f6b26b;">a.h.blum@gmail.com</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">NOLA Human Sexuality Working Group<br />Tuesday, Oct. 9 @ 7 PM, with facilitation meeting to follow at 8 PM<br />Contact instructor for location<br />This is a general meeting for folks interested in participating in or<br />facilitating "Taboo to Empowerment: A Group Exploration into Topics<br />Around Sexuality," through the New Orleans Free School Network for<br />this fall, October through December. We will explore topics ranging<br />from toys and lube to gender and sexual identity! In the process, we<br />will explore ways to build community and personal and social<br />empowerment around sexuality. If you'd like to deepen your knowledge<br />and share your experiences with these subjects, please join us! Each<br />class will be hosted by a group of facilitators selected by the group.<br />Contact: </span><a href="mailto:nolahumansexuality@gmail.com"><span style="color: #e06666;">nolahumansexuality@gmail.com</span></a><span style="color: #e06666;">, 504.410.7238.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">Rope Bite (formerly the Art of Adult Ropes)<br />Tuesday 10/2, 10/16, and 10/23 1-4pm and Monday 10/8 7:00pm<br />Marigny area, contact teacher for location<br />From the ancient Japanese art of Shibari to the present and diverse<br />world today, we will be exploring how we can use rope for love, lust,<br />and a show, the bondage, the power exchange, the art, and the flow.<br />The first 30 minutes of every group session is for new students to<br />learn the basics, as well as for returning students to warm up and<br />review. The class will include field trips to allow for extra learning<br />and real-life exploration. NOLA has some great spots for gorilla/flash<br />tying; let's find them. Practice rope is available, but it is recommended<br />that you bring your own. Come to class to learn about the<br />different types of rope and how to select them. <br />Contact: Tyrus @ 816-210-4077</span><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79;">Zizek Discussion Group<br />Wednesdays 7:30-9:30pm<br />Loyola University Library, Seminar Room 4 @ 6363 St. Charles Ave.<br />We will discuss Slavoj Zizek's book "Less Than Nothing: Hegel and the<br />Shadow of Dialectical Materialism" over ten weeks of sessions. The<br />book is about 1000 pages long, so we will discuss 100 pages each week.<br />You may provide your own copy of the book or a .pdf version is<br />available. <br />Contact John: </span><a href="mailto:clark@loyno.edu"><span style="color: #a64d79;">clark@loyno.edu</span></a><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #674ea7;">Freedom to Build<br />Wednesdays 6-8pm<br />Sycamore House @ 3111 Palmyra (@ Lopez)<br />A reading/discussion/research group analyzing the power dynamics<br />within the built environment, focusing on the creation, control, and<br />usage of spaces through the past and present. An informal<br />architectural history of sorts, concerned with case studies and theory<br />of alternative approaches to shaping spaces people use. Topics may<br />include, but are not limited to: housing policy, the vernacular,<br />abandonment, the “green” movement, industrialized building methods,<br />construction techniques, reconstruction scenarios, public spaces,<br />population shifts/urban renewal, land trusts, professional critiques,<br />troglodytes, and real-world application of ideas. This will be fairly<br />free form, so if you have topics, readings, or films to suggest, feel<br />free to email. You are not required to contact teacher beforehand,<br />but it will help for printing purposes.Readings for upcoming classes <br />are posted at freedomtobuild.blogspot.com<br />Contact Jackson: </span><a href="mailto:jackson.blalock@gmail.com"><span style="background-color: white; color: #674ea7;">jackson.blalock@gmail.com</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">Introduction to Time Banking<br />Sat. 10/06/2012 - 1-2:30pm<br />Freret Neighborhood Center @ 4605 Freret St.<br />If you are a new member TimeBank or just wondering about how Time<br />Banking works, this workshop is for you. We will discuss the concepts<br />and core values of Time Banking. Then have a hands-on demonstration of<br />your on-line "bank account." Bring a laptop if you have one. If you<br />don't have a laptop you can check one out from FNC. <br />Contact Gretechen: </span><a href="mailto:gretchen@nolatimebank.org"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">gretchen@nolatimebank.org</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Zen Meditation Instruction<br />Sundays 8:45 am<br />Mid-City Zen @ 3156 Toulouse<br />Every Sunday morning Mid City Zen will offer zazen (sitting<br />meditation) instruction before its usual morning meditation program.<br />Using the touchstones of upright posture and breath awareness, we will<br />acquaint ourselves with the movement of our own minds. Please wear<br />loose comfortable clothing.<br />Contact: </span><a href="mailto:midcityzennola@gmail.com"><span style="color: #45818e;">midcityzennola@gmail.com</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;">Punkrock Takeover<br />Sundays 2-6pm<br />The Big Top @ 1638 Clio St<br />PUNKROCK TAKEOVER produces a weekly showcase of diverse local bands<br />from all around the Greater New Orleans area--as well as the<br />occasional national or international act--in order to generate a cross<br />pollination of musicians and fans to help foster a more diverse and<br />balanced music scene. All of our shows will include bands of varying<br />age groups and talent, bands from different subcultural and<br />geographical communities. All of the proceeds from these shows will be<br />funneled into local nonprofit organizations, and the shows will also<br />include speakers, workshops, and skillshares from those organizations<br />whenever possible. One of our main goals with these events is to<br />educate and network people in a variety of ways, so they can take<br />those skills and create their own events or help where needed. Here's<br />what we can teach you: stage-managing, money-taking, sound-running,<br />food-cooking and -serving, flyering/promoting. You can show up on any<br />day you would like to learn/help.<br />Contact Bryan: </span><a href="mailto:flyerstorm@yahoo.com"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">flyerstorm@yahoo.com</span></a><span style="color: #6aa84f;"> </span><br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232;">Ladies' Night<br />Sundays 1pm<br />Fair Grinds Coffee House (upstairs) @ 3133 Ponce de Leon<br />Ladies Night is back and closing in on a new series! Starting August<br />12, we'll be book clubbing bell hooks' "All About Love: New Visions".<br />On that Sunday, we'll pass out books and come up with a readings<br />schedule which folks will be able to find at noboyfriends.org/ladiesnight504. <br />Always & forever, we are a BYOB, kid-friendly, no-boys-allowed potluck & <br />radical feminist discussion group. <br />Contact: </span><a href="mailto:ladiesnight@noboyfriends.org"><span style="color: #f1c232;">ladiesnight@noboyfriends.org</span></a><span style="color: #f1c232;">.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e69138;">Aboveground Zine Library<br />Monday 10/29 6-8pm<br />Nowe Miasto @ 223 Jane Place<br />This class will study the Abovegroud Zine Library, a 10 year old zine<br />library that is now closed and missed dearly. We will discuss zines,<br />how to make them, the history of the library and strategies to reopen<br />it. At the end of the class, we will put out a zine about the library<br />together. It is recommended to contact the instructor beforehand.<br />Contact Rob: </span><a href="mailto:abovegroundlibrary@yahoo.com"><span style="color: #e69138;">abovegroundlibrary@yahoo.com</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">Intro to Harm Reduction<br />Fridays 2:30 pm<br />In front of LGBT Center @ 2114 Decatur <br />Harm Reduction is a perspective and a set of practical approaches to<br />reduce the negative consequences of drug use, incorporating a spectrum<br />of strategies from safer use to abstinence. In this course, we will<br />demonstrate some of the principles of Harm Reduction. Drop-ins welcome. <br />Contact Nora & Michelle: </span><a href="mailto:nolaharmreduction@gmail.com"><span style="color: #cc0000;">nolaharmreduction@gmail.com</span></a><span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span>New Orleans Free School Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07297249683627720643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4698589279124558411.post-14069256624218456752012-09-24T14:33:00.003-07:002012-09-24T14:51:04.119-07:00A message from the Crescent City Childcare Collective: Hey, y'all!<br />
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We're currently regrouping after a summer retreat and are
pleased to announce our first General Volunteer Meeting of the fall!
Whee!<br />
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Been there, done that? We have new stuff for you! Uncomfortable
around kids but, wanna give it a try? This meeting is intended for
experienced volunteers as well as newbies. What we have on the agenda:<br />
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Brand new Childcare Share!</li>
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A review of volunteer guidelines</li>
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Partner organization updates</li>
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Resources and snacks</li>
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It's happening this
Saturday, Sept. 29 at 12:30 pm, upstairs at Fairgrinds Coffee in
MidCity. Male-identifying and Spanish-speaking folks are extra
encouraged to join us. Please help us spread the word as we try to
build our volunteer base back up.<br />
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For more info, check out our blog <a href="http://ccccollective.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">ccccollective.wordpress.com</a>, join our Facebook group <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/134837919920099/?ref=ts" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/<wbr></wbr>groups/134837919920099/?ref=ts</a><wbr></wbr>, or send us an email at <a href="mailto:ccccollective@gmail.com" target="_blank">ccccollective@gmail.com</a>.<br />
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Thanks!<span class="HOEnZb"><span style="color: #888888;"><span style="color: #888888;"><br /></span></span></span>New Orleans Free School Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07297249683627720643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4698589279124558411.post-61747863467000436072012-09-21T09:06:00.000-07:002012-09-21T09:06:03.323-07:00Coming up this week...<b>The NOLA Human Sexuality working group is hosting a general meeting
for folks interested in participating in or facilitating "Taboo to
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the New Orleans Free School Network for this fall, October through
December.</b><br />
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We will explore topics ranging from toys and lube to
gender and sexual identity! In the process, we will explore ways to
build community and personal and social empowerment around sexuality. If
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<u>Two general meeting dates are available for all interested participants:</u></div>
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Sept. 25 @ 3 PM</div>
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Oct. 9 @ 7 PM, with facilitation meeting to follow at 8 PM</div>
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For locations or more information, send an email to <a href="mailto:nolahumansexuality@gmail.com" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">nolahumansexuality@gmail.<wbr></wbr>com</a>, or give us a call: <a href="tel:504.410.7238" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+15044107238">504.410.7238</a>.</div>
New Orleans Free School Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07297249683627720643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4698589279124558411.post-44277609011054055952012-09-14T08:23:00.002-07:002012-09-14T08:24:17.720-07:00Tomorrow: Potluck in the Park and Class Proposals Due!<h4 style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #0b5394;">NOFSN POTLUCK IN THE PARK </span></h4>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">Come join us for a potluck in <span style="color: #6aa84f;">Washington Square Park this Saturday (9/15)</span> and <span style="color: #6aa84f;">1 p.m.</span>! We'll be discussing the <span style="color: #6aa84f;">fall class schedule, upcoming workshops</span> and our <span style="color: #6aa84f;">homecoming fundraiser</span>. If you want to be a part of the free school, if you already are, or if you just want to share food with friends in the park, we'd love to see you there. <span style="color: #6aa84f;">Bring your good ideas and a dish to share!</span></span></h4>
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Got a good idea for a free school class? <br /><br />TEACH IT! October <span style="color: red;">class proposals are due this SATURDAY SEPT. 15 </span>! You can submit your proposal online, drop them in the dropbox at the Iron Rail Bookstore on Barracks St. or bring them to the potluck. Contact the free school ASAP if you need help securing a location, or developing a curriculum for your class. </h3>
New Orleans Free School Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07297249683627720643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4698589279124558411.post-43353053437999829992012-08-27T14:12:00.004-07:002012-08-27T14:18:09.755-07:00<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="color: #660000; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">WELCOME TO FALL!</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The September calendar is here! Check out our new classes...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">*<span style="color: blue;">SCIENTS! A science discussion group</span>*</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">*<span style="color: magenta;">Human Trafficking 101</span>*</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">*<span style="color: #274e13;">Zizek Discussion Group</span>*</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">*<span style="color: #cc0000;">Intro to Harm Reduction...it's back!</span>*</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">...as well as our continuing classes....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">*<span style="color: purple;">Freedom to Build, Zen Meditation Instruction, Rope Bite, Punk Rock Takeover, and Ladies' Night</span>*</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On Friday 8/31, NOLA Trystereo Distro presents <span style="color: #38761d;">Opiate Overdose Response Training</span>. It's at the LGBT Community Center (2114 Decatur St) from 2:30-4:30pm. Learn ways to prevent overdose and how to save lives. Receive a FREE overdose response kit and safer injecting supplies. Call (504)535-4766 for more information.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This Wednesday's <span style="color: #b45f06;">Solidarity Economy </span>class will be postponed due to the closing of Loyola's campus.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: yellow;">Please be safe and take care of yourself and others during this week's storm.</span></div>
New Orleans Free School Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07297249683627720643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4698589279124558411.post-14327103711407589372012-08-16T20:49:00.002-07:002012-08-16T20:49:30.105-07:00<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><i><b style="background-color: yellow;">THIS WEEKEND IS REALLY EXCITING Y'ALL!!!!</b></i></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">On <span style="color: #cc0000;">Saturday 8/18 from 10-11:30am</span>, the first meetup of <span style="color: #cc0000;">Get Me Bodied</span> will take place in <span style="color: #cc0000;">City Park </span>(contact teacher for details)! GET ME BODIED is a group formed to encourage fitness and feelin' good through exercise that is accessible and fun. We’re queering fitness by making our werkouts ™ safe and encouraging for all bodies and genders, by talking about how to live better and healthier in a city not so much known for body wellness, and by engaging one another in informal, supportive, and fun thangs that get you moving! If you're interested in participating as an instructor or class member, send a message to maggie.calmes@gmail.com. Also check us out on facebook: "<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/134278996713169">Get Me Bodied/safe space queer fit</a>"</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">On <span style="color: magenta;">Sunday 8/19</span>, <a href="http://noladiy.org/">noladiy.org</a>'s <span style="color: magenta;"><a href="http://www.noladiy.org/punkrocktakeover.html">Punk Rock Takeover</a></span> will be benefitting the New Orleans Free School Network! Come to <span style="color: magenta;">The Big Top at 1638 Clio St from 3 (sharp)-6pm</span> to hear Sweet Street Symphony, Saint Bell, and Pancake. Your $5 or $3<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15.555556297302246px;"> if you bring a book donation for <a href="http://ironrail.org/">Iron Rail</a> or <a href="http://lab2p.wordpress.com/">Books 2 Prisoners</a> or a food donation (vegan non-perishables, please) will benefit NOFSN and help us print and mail calendars and buy supplies for our teachers! Come support us!</span>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>A few announcements....</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*Ladies' Night is back! Sundays at 1:00pm upstairs at Fair Grinds Coffee House (3133 Ponce de Leon). We'll be doing a new book club series, beginning with bell hooks' "All About Love: New Visions". You can find the reading schedule at <a href="http://noboyfriends.org/ladiesnight504">noboyfriends.org/ladiesnight504</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*The ASL class (formerly held on Sundays from 11am-12pm) will not be occurring until further notice, so check back with us!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Don't forget to propose your class for the September calendar by <span style="background-color: yellow;">Wednesday August 15th</span>! As always, feel free to contact us with any questions or if you need any guidance or assistance organizing your class. </span></div>
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<br />New Orleans Free School Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07297249683627720643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4698589279124558411.post-17886197242886349452012-07-30T12:28:00.001-07:002012-07-30T12:28:27.089-07:00<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you want to learn about stage-managing, money-taking, sound-running, food-cooking and serving, and flyering/promoting, check out noladiy.org's <span style="background-color: magenta; color: cyan;">PUNKROCK TAKEOVER</span> every Sunday from 2-6pm at The Big Top (1638 Clio St).</span></div>
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PUNKROCK TAKEOVER produces a weekly showcase of diverse local bands from all around the Greater New Orleans area--as well as the occasional national or international act--in order to generate a cross pollination of musicians and fans to help foster a more diverse and balanced music scene. All of our shows will include bands of varying age groups and talent, bands from different subcultural and geographical communities.<br />
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All of the proceeds from these shows will be funneled into local nonprofit organizations, and the shows will also include speakers, workshops, and skillshares from those organizations whenever possible. One of our main goals with these events is to educate and network people in a variety of ways, so they can take those skills and create their own events or help where needed.<br />
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<span style="background-color: orange; color: purple; font-size: large;">*On August 19th, the proceeds from the Punkrock Takeover will go to the New Orleans Free School Network!*</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We are SOOOOOO sorry, but the phone number listed on our Contact page, as well as our calendars and other literature is <i>INCORRECT</i>! There was a slight typo, and the </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">(504)484-9418 <span style="background-color: white;"></span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Sorry for any inconvenience.... </span></b></span></div>New Orleans Free School Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07297249683627720643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4698589279124558411.post-8703306824671404132012-07-22T14:01:00.000-07:002012-07-22T14:01:10.677-07:00<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #222222; line-height: normal; text-align: -webkit-auto;">A showing of the film “Garbage Warrior,” followed by a discussion. For thirty years, visionary architect Michael Reynolds and his disciples have advanced the art of "Earthship Biotecture," building self-sufficient, off-the-grid communities. Against major obstacles, Reynolds has fought to make into a reality a home that heats itself, provides its own water, grows its own food, needs no expensive technology, recycles its own waste, has its own power source, and can be built anywhere, by anyone, out of the things society throws away. Shot over three years in the USA, India and Mexico, </span><em style="color: #222222; line-height: normal; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Garbage Warrior</em><span style="color: #222222; line-height: normal; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> is a feature-length documentary film telling this epic story. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Cambria, serif;">This class will now take place in Multimedia Room 1 on the 1st floor of the Monroe Library at Loyola University (6363 St. Charles Ave).</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">And check out these upcoming events at </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ashé Cultural Arts Center (1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.):</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #660000;">*</span></span><b style="background-color: white; color: #990000; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Film Screening: Red + Black = Maroon II </b><strong style="background-color: white; color: #990000; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">& Art Exhibit</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #990000; text-align: left;">This exhibit represents the beginning of an academic, educational, performative, artistic and celebratory cultural exchange between Brazil and the United States, between the State of Louisiana and the State of Maranhao, and connecting the "Maroons" / Black Indians of the Americas across continents and oceans. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #990000; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Programming for the Exhibit will include screenings of a documentary series in progress, ethno-historical lectures, panels, as well as workshops and a multi-media Jazz performance.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #351c75;">*</span></span><b style="background-color: white; color: #351c75; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Food Truck Coalition Symposium & Rally - "Let the Food </b><b style="background-color: white; color: #351c75; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Trucks Roll"</b></span></div>
<span style="color: #351c75; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tuesday 7/24 from 6:00-9:00pm</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #351c75; line-height: 18px;">This symposium is designed to promote awareness and to educate audiences around mobile vending in New Orleans. The primary purpose of the event is to educate people about the current state of laws governing mobile food vendors, which vendors find out-dated, overly restrictive, and unfair to low-capital enterprises, in favor of large established businesses.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #484848;"> </span></span><span style="color: #351c75; line-height: 18px;"><span style="background-color: white;">Food trucks will serve dinner after the symposium. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>*Workplace Wellness Luncheon</b></span><br /><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday 7/26 from 12-1:30pm</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-small;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Presenters Melody M. Robinson, MPH; and Nedra Wardsworth, Community Health Advisor, address this month's topic: the Circle Of Friends For Education and Early-detection (COFFEE) program is a multicultural, community-based initiative dedicated to educating women in the Greater New Orleans area about breast and cervical cancer, identifying resources to access quality health care and providing support to improve their quality of life. </span><br /><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please RSVP to (504) 569-9070 to reserve your seat.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: blue; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>*Film Screening: "The Camouflaged Truth"</b></span><br /><span style="color: blue; white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday 7/27 from 6-8:30pm</span><br /><span style="color: blue;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">A short discussion will follow the screening of this documentary about Mckinley "Mac" Phipps, Jr., the Louisiana hip-hop artist many believe to be wrongly convicted of murder.</span></span></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>*Urban Bush Women Wealth: Reclaiming and Reframing - A Festival of Art, Place, and Ideas</b></span><br /><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Saturday 7/28 from 12:30-4:00pm</span><br /><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><span style="font-size: x-small;">The internationally renowned dance company, Urban Bush Women, hosts a free festival in New Orleans.<br /><span style="background-color: white;">Urban Bush Women's mission is to create dance and to create community by bringing the untold and under-told histories and stories of disenfranchised people to light through dance. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We want to highlight a few educational events happening this month:</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*On <span style="color: red;">Wednesday 7/18</span>, the <span style="color: red;">NOLA Time Bank</span> will be having a presentation from<span style="color: red;"> 5:30-7:00pm at the Alvar Library (913 Alvar)</span>. <span style="background-color: white;">Time Banking is a concept where an entire city can request and receive services without any money being exchanged. </span><span style="background-color: white;">This presentation will be an opportunity to see a hands-on demonstration of the Time Bank software and to learn why you should get involved. </span><span style="background-color: white;">Go to www.nolatimebank.org or contact (504)596-2667 for more information. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">*On<span style="color: blue;"> Thursday 7/19</span>, the Green Project will be hosting a screening of <span style="color: blue;">"Food, Inc."</span>, </span><span style="background-color: white;">the ground-breaking documentary exposing the dark underbelly of industrial farm system. This will take place at <span style="color: blue;">7:00pm (doors at 6:30) at the Green Project (2831 Marais St)</span>, followed by a discussion.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">*On <span style="color: #38761d;">Friday 7/20</span> at the regularly scheduled <span style="color: #38761d;">Philosophy Cafe at 7:30pm at 1412 Euterpe St.</span>, there will be a </span><span style="background-color: white;">special presentation by Jerry (JD) and Mark Meunier on the issue of same sex marriage and the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). </span><span style="background-color: white;">Contact: neworleanslyceum2@gmail.com.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">*On <span style="color: purple;">Thursday 7/26 at 7:00pm</span>, the New Orleans Lyceum will be hosting </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: purple;">"Why Men's Groups Matter"</span>, an open panel discussion of why it is important for a man to be connected to a community of other men. This event will take place at <span style="color: purple;">Parker United Methodist Church (1130 Nashville Ave)</span>. </span><span style="background-color: white;">Contact New Orleans Lyceum: neworleanslyceum2@gmail.com.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">*On <span style="color: #b45f06;">Friday 7/27 at the Nix Library (1401 S. Carrollton) at 6:00pm</span>, </span><span style="background-color: white;">Greg Osborn of the Louisiana Division of the New Orleans Public Library will give a lecture on the <span style="color: #b45f06;">The Free People of Color</span>. Light refreshments will be served. Contact: (504) 596-2630 for more information.</span></span>New Orleans Free School Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07297249683627720643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4698589279124558411.post-57704949620052106822012-07-12T17:43:00.001-07:002012-07-12T17:43:44.455-07:00<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: yellow; font-size: large;">We are so sorry for the confusion, but our weekly organizational meetings will now be taking place on Thursdays for 6:30pm at Flora's Coffee House (2600 Royal St @ Franklin in the Marigny). Hopefully this will be the last change for a while. Please join us!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: lime; font-size: large;">And don't forget class proposals for the August calendar are due this Sunday 7/15!</span></div>New Orleans Free School Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07297249683627720643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4698589279124558411.post-43817789457352563912012-07-07T13:12:00.002-07:002012-07-07T13:12:15.648-07:00<br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This documentary investigates how human trafficking and child labor in the Ivory coast fuels the worldwide chocolate industry. Discussion to follow on labor trafficking in Louisiana and how to help victims on a systemic level.
FREE Fair Trade Chocolate Tasting!
www.greenamerica.org/programs/fairtrade/MovieScreening.cfm</span></span></div>New Orleans Free School Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07297249683627720643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4698589279124558411.post-48311475571684379832012-07-03T08:32:00.003-07:002012-07-03T08:32:52.342-07:00ATTENTION: CHANGES TO PAPER CALENDAR<br />
"Intro to Harm Reduction" on Fridays and "Anatomy and Massage Technique Skillshare" on Thursdays are both on hiatus until further notice, even though they appear on the paper calendar.New Orleans Free School Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07297249683627720643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4698589279124558411.post-28608640925271451222012-06-27T22:23:00.000-07:002012-06-29T07:49:23.005-07:00<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">We will be hosting a Field Day this <span style="color: #e69138;">Saturday 6/30 at 4:00pm in Washington Square Park</span> in the Marigny. This will be a <span style="color: #6aa84f;">mix-and-mingle</span> for anyone who is interested in learning what the Free School Network is all about and meeting the co-organizers. This is also a day to <span style="color: red;">bring the kids out!</span> We will be having fun, kid-friendly <span style="color: #a64d79;">games and activities</span>, as well as <span style="color: #3d85c6;">food</span>...and it's all free! Check out the <a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B2xPnDOKOs_ybUh0RnhEcG9KRXM" target="_blank">flyer </a>and join us on Saturday!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Also on Saturday from 2-3:30 there will be a <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">TEEN POETRY WORKSHOP </span></b>at the Main Library Auditorium. This 90-minute workshop presented by Asia Rainey of WordPlay is designed to develop inspiration and expression. It will also help teens prepare for the 2012 Teen Poetry Writing Contest. See <a href="http://nutrias.org/~nopl/programming/06_12/poetryrules.pdf" target="_blank">rules and regulations</a> for details. There will be another workshop on Saturday 7/7 from 2-3:30 at the Robert E. Smith Branch.</span></div>New Orleans Free School Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07297249683627720643noreply@blogger.com0