Event Calendar

 Upcoming Events:
  • April 13, 2019 -Crepe Myrtle Tree Trimming
  • May 11, 2019 – Bi-Monthly Meeting
  • June 8, 2019 – Blood Drive & BBQ
  • July 13, 2019 Bi-Monthly Meeting
 
Dear Neighbors,
 
The DeSaix Area Neighborhood Association is hosting it’s Inaugural Blood Drive and BBQ/Family Fun Day , Saturday, June 8, 2019, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.  Please schedule at least one hour out of your busy lives and come out to support our event.  Meet Councilmember District A Joseph Giarrusso, who will be at the Langston Hughes Academy playground, Noon – 1:00 PM.  Stephen Mosgrove, the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Engagement Liaison, will give out City of New Orleans informational pamphlets and materials.  We’ve also invited the N.O. Fire Department and 3rd District NOPD officers.  Bring your families and enjoy old school music, free hamburgers and hot dogs, delicious sides, snowballs,water slide, bounce house, face painting, volleyball and badminton.  The Ochsner Blood Bank will give free t-shirts to all donors.  Please read attached color flyers (3 pages total) with detailed information about our event, and a description of the door prizes we are giving away. 
 
According to Maria Luce, Ochsner Blood Bank Coordinator, “as we approach the summer months, our donations will tend to slow down, but the need for blood is ever present. It seems people don’t think about it, but the need for blood is ever present – so every pint donated is even more important during these difficult times. Every time someone donates blood, lives are saved.  And because of our donors, and those who volunteer to sponsor our blood drives, we are able to create miracles for our patients every day!”  Emergencies can happen to any one of us, and who knows when we will be on the receiving end of a blood donation?  
 
The Summer BBQ flyer lists the website where you can RSVP and let us know you will attend.  Please give and thank you in advance for participating in our event!
 
Pamela Harris-Coward
Secretary
DeSaix Area Neighborhood Association

Good Afternoon Neighbors!

The DeSaix Area Neighborhood Association service project for April 2019 is trimming crape myrtle trees in our neighborhood.  Targeted trees are located on the DeSaix Blvd.neutral ground (median) from Moss St. to Gentilly Blvd., and also the St. Bernard Ave. neutral ground starting at I-610 and ending at DeSaix Blvd.  We will cut off shoots at the base of trees and trim branches that block traffic visibility.
We will meet Saturday, April 13th at 8AM by the DeSaix sign at the intersection of Gentilly and DeSaix Blvd.
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Please mark your calendars and bring your work gloves, loppers and pruning shears.  DANA will provide large trash bags, safety vests and a limited number of work gloves.
Water and fruit will be provided.
Please come out and help keep our crape myrtle trees trim and beautiful!  Thank you!
Pam Harris-Coward
Secretary
DeSaix Area Neighborhood Association
 
         D.A.N.A Board Meeting
         Date every 4th Thursday
         Place: Langston Hughes Academy
         Time: 6:00 PM
Board meetings are open to ALL neighbors.
 

D.A.N.A. General Meeting
Our meetings for 2019: 

    • Jan12th, March 9th, May 11th, July 13th, Sep14th, Nov 9th
    • Every other month – 2nd Saturday
    • Place: Langston Hughes Academy
      Time: 10:00 am
    • During the even numbered months (Feb, Apr, June, etc.), DANA sponsors a service project in place of a meeting. 

NONPACC
Date: Every 1st Wednesday
Place: 4050 Paris Ave. 3rd District Police Station 2nd Floor
Time: 6:00 pm

    • 2019 Calendar of Events:
    • January – Meeting and annual potluck
    • February – Event; 3rd District Mardi Gras breakfast
    • March – Meeting
    • April – Crepe Myrtle Tree Trimming  Project
    • May – Meeting
    • June – Bar B Que and Blood Drive  Project
    • July – Meeting
    • August – No Meeting; Project
    • September – Meeting
    • October – No Meeting; Night Out Against Crime
    • November – Meeting; Elections for 2020
    • December – No Meeting; Project

Reoccurring and Past Events:

Sunsets at the Bench on the Bayou:You are invited to join your neighbors on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at the bench that D.A.N.A., built at the corner of Moss and DeSaix Street to enjoy the sunset and the view.  Bring your favorite beverage. At this informal gathering, you can meet the neighbors, brainstorm ideas (more benches, events on the Bayou etc.) for the organization or just chat.

Pelican Basketball – D.A.N.A.’s night:D.A.N.A., has registered with the Pelicans to host a neighborhood night at one of next season’s games.  We will get a discounted group rate which may include some refreshments.  If we have enough participants, we get to go on the floor at the end of the game and have a photo taken with some of the cheerleaders.  Watch the website for details or come to a D.A.N.A., meeting.

Movie Night: NORD now sponsors a movie night.  Bring your own chairs, blankets, snacks and enjoy a show – like the drive-in without a car!  If you would like to help with organizing this event, please contact NORD.

Night Out Against Crime:Our Night Out Against Crime is every October on the Circle at DeSaix and Gentilly Blvds.

  • 2018 Projects
  • January: annual potluck held at Langston Hughes Academy – all are invited and to bring their favorite dish.
  • February: Mardi Gras breakfast for the 3rd District Police Officers.  D.A.N.A., prepares and serve breakfast for the officers of the 3rd district before they are dispatched to their designated parade route.
  • June: Awarded Harrah’s Casino community Support Grant from City Council District A & D
  • August: D.A.N.A., members cleaned drains within our boundaries.
  • October: Night Out Against Crime celebrated in the DeSaix Circle – D.A.N.A., provide the food.
  • December: Christmas Baskets for the elderly.
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    • 2017 Projects
    • January: annual potluck held at Langston Hughes Academy – all are invited and to bring their favorite dish.
    • February: Mardi Gras breakfast for the 3rd District Police Officers.  D.A.N.A., prepares and serve breakfast for the officers of the 3rd district before they are dispatched to their designated parade route.
    • June: Awarded Harrah’s Casino community Support Grant from City Council District A & D
    • August: D.A.N.A., members cleaned drains within our boundaries.
    • September: Partnered with Fair Grounds Triangle  to host the City Council forum at Langston Hughes.
    • October: Night Out Against Crime celebrated in the DeSaix Circle – D.A.N.A., provide the food.
    • December: Christmas Baskets for the elderly.