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OCTOBER 2024 HIGHLIGHTS

Hello Friends of NORD,

Thank you for subscribing to NORD’s digital newsletter. In this issue, you will find more various programs and events for the month of October! This month we look forward to hosting several new events, as well as community favorite's including our  Athlete of the Week, Fall Movies in the Park #7, Family Game Night, Ballroom Dancing Classes, Soccer Camp, Excite Tennis at Joe W. Brown Park, Annual Monster Mile Walk & Run, Haunted House Experience, Halloween Spooktacular, Fall 2024 Swimming Lessons, E-Sports Programming, Teen Council, Center Computer Access, employment & volunteer opportunities  and more. I hope you join us for one or more of these scheduled programs or events to experience all NORD has to offer. 

Thank you for your continued support!

Larry

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NORD presents Athlete of the Week, Athlete of the Week

AOW #7 updated

NORD is proud to announce Devon 'Muscle' McGrew, Jr. as this week’s Athlete of the Week. Devon, 10 years old, plays quarterback and safety for the Kerry Curley, Devon had 4 tackles, ran for 3 touchdowns and threw for another in a dominating performance; leading the Kerry Curley Chargers to victory against the Willie Hall Panthers in a crucial Division I matchup. As a 5th grader at KIPP Morial School,  Devon also participates in basketball, baseball, and track. His favorite athlete is Shohei Ohtani. Congratulations to Devon for his outstanding performance and contributions on the field. We look forward to continuing to celebrate the achievements of more talented young athletes throughout the season. For more information on NORD Athletics, please visit www.nordc.org or call (504) 658-3012. GO KERRY CURLEY CHARGERS!!!

Please tune in tonight on WGNO's Friday Night Football, airing at 11:00pm, to see our featured 'Athlete-of-the-Week' winner, Devon 'Muscle' McGrew, Jr.!!!


Movies in the Park #7 starts, this evening!

The Garfield Movie

Join us this evening for our Fall Movies In the Park Series #7! Tonight will be playing: THE GARFIELD MOVIE! Location: BODENGER PLAYGROUND, 3400 Kansas Street, NOLA, 70114. Movie begins at dusk. This event is FREE! Bring your own picnic, blanket and lawn chair! For more information, call 504-658-3052. See you tonight!


Mayor For A Day Essay Contest, now open for applicants!

Mayor 4 A Day

Applications are now open! Go to www.nola.gov/m4day to apply for the Mayor for a Day essay contest! Click link or flyer above to start your application today!


Summer 2025 Partnership Applications are now available!

Summer 2025 Partner Application

Would you like to be one of our Summer 2025 Partners!? We're now accepting Partnership Applications for our Summer 2025 Programming! Application deadline: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 5:00pm. **For questions about the application or the submission process, applicants may email NORDpartnerships@nola.gov. Scan QR Codes for application(s).

Technical Assistance Workshop(Mandatory for All Applicants): Can attend one or the other, but do not have to attend both

  • Wednesday, October 23, 2024 @ 10:00a – 11:00a @ Milne Rec. Center
  • Wednesday, October 23, 2024 @ 5:00p – 6:00p @ Milne Rec. Center

Application Deadline: Wednesday, November 20, 2024  at 5:00pm.

See below for the links for each application:  

Summer Camp 2025 Partnership Application (Youth and Teens Camps) https://forms.office.com/g/fXUAwfDwnJ

Summer 2025 Partnership Application (Service Providers) https://forms.office.com/g/P75PcMz2n2


NORD Hunter's Field Youth Programming, is here!

Hunters Field updated

Join us for some outdoor fun: Open Canoeing, Fishing, & Archery!

NORD Outdoors

Family Game Night, tonight! Starts at 5pm!

FAMILY GAME NIGHT (OCT)

NOLA JESTERS Soccer for the Fall, is here!

18wd soccer updated

FREE SOCCER CAMP! FREE SOCCER CAMP! Would you like to sign your child up for NORD Soccer!? Scan the QR Code and get started today! This program is for youth, 7-12 years old. Soccer camp is at ANNUNCIATION PLAYGROUND: 800 RACE STREET, NOLA 70130


Excite Fall Tennis Fest is here, at Joe W. Brown Park!

Excite Tennis at JWB

MONSTER MILE WALK & RUN registration, is now OPEN!

MONSTER MILE WALK/RUN

It's almost that time again! We're hosting our annual MONSTER MILE WALK & RUN, Saturday, October 26th, from 9:00am-12:00pm at LAFITTE GREENWAY! Scan QR Code to register your child today! For more information, call 504-658-3052.


NORD Haunted House experience is back!

HH '2024

NORD Halloween Spooktacular, Thursday October 31st!

Spooktacular '2024

Ballroom dancing classes are now available!

Ballroom Dancing Classes

We now offer ballroom dancing classes! Ages 13 years and older! Every Tuesday and Thursday, from 10:00am-11:00am at Treme Rec Center: 900 N. Villere Street! For more information, call 504-658-3160! Let's go dancing!


E-Sports now at Milne Rec Center & Cut-Off Rec Center

E-SPORTS CLASS

Parents! Summer is over but our after school sessions are now in full swing! Sign-ups now available for NORD E-Sports programming at two locations: MILNE REC REC CENTER(5420 Franklin Avenue) & CUT-OFF REC CENTER(6600 Belgrade Street). Scan QR Code and get started, today! For more information, call 504-658-3052.


Join our next Teen Council Meeting, Saturday (INSERT)!

Teen Council Nov

We will be hosting our next Fall Teen Council Meeting, Saturday, November 9th at Milne Rec Center, 5420 Franklin Avenue, NOLA 70122, from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Parents, bring your teen and invite their teen friends too! For more information, contact Teen Programs at 504-658-3015 or visit www.nordc.org.


Fall '24 Swimming Lessons!

Swim Lesson Fall '24

Rec Center Computer Access is available!

Center Computer Access

Computer access is available during normal center hours. Please note: ALL users will have to present proper form of identification prior to use. For more information, please contact the center directly or call 504-658-3052.


NORD COMMISSION IS HIRING! JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY!

Join Our Team (updated)

NORD is hiring and we want you to join our team! Please visit our website, nordc.org/jobs for vacant positions, descriptions, and more! Click URL link or scan QR Code to get started, today!


Would you like to become a NORD Volunteer? Let's meet!

Updated Volunteer Flyer

Come volunteer with us! People volunteer for a variety of reasons. Volunteering offers individuals the opportunity to contribute to their community and also provides an opportunity to develop new skills or build on existing experience and knowledge. Scan our QR CODE to start your volunteer process, today! For more information and further questions visit nordc.org/volunteer.


Lifeguard Training is back! Sign up today!

NORD Lifeguard Training

Would you like to donate to NORD Foundation? Donate here!

Foundation Donate Now UPDATED