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NEWS
& EVENTS
December/Holiday
Yard-of-the-Month
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248 Angela
Jeff & Jennifer Robin
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The Board had a hard time picking just one,
so decided to award an Honorable Mention:
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812 Community
In addition, everyone who put out a display is to be congratulated for making Old Arabi merry and bright! 🎄​
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Thanks to all who keep our neighborhood beautiful!
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p.s. the next yard of the month will be awarded for best Carnival decor, and will be announced around Feb. 15th
Elves decorated,
we all sang,
and elves undecorated.
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A healthy, hopeful 2025
to all!
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Next General Meeting
Wednesday, January 22nd, 6 p.m.
(location TBD)
note: the January meeting was originally scheduled
for Wednesday the 15th
We plan to host a Sheriff's Deputy to update us on neighborhood issues, and guests from the Holy Cross neighborhood with information about their opposition to the Alabo terminal and "grain train" that will come down St. Claude Ave.
Also on the Agenda:
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a look back on 2024 & a look ahead to 2025 -- planning our year
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dates to save
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opportunities to get involved through committees, and/or serve on our Board (elections in May)
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news from around the neighborhood & the Parish
Watch for updates coming soon!
We will also have brand new OANA yard flags available for just $6 each! These are much sturdier and more weather-resistant than previous versions. Flags measure 12"x18" and are printed on both sides. Very nice!
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Meetings are open to all (not just members)!
Any resident of Old Arabi can join the association,
both homeowners and renters!!
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Membership is just $20 per household annually,
and is due every year on January 1st
(2025 membership dues are now payable)
Click on the "MEMBERSHIP" tab above for details
and info for online payment by credit/debit card;
you can also pay by check, cash or Venmo at any meeting,
or mail a check to OANA, p.o.box 112, Arabi, LA 70032
General meetings are on the 3rd Wednesday
of odd months at 6 pm
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New flag!
Members take top pickleball honors!
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Many OANA members (both Active and Associate)
participated in the First In-house Pickleball Tournament
at Val Riess Gym.
There were about 60 participants and fun was had by all!
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Kathy Hall and Marie Cosse received Gold medals!!
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Susan Green helped with scoring and Kim and Sidney were with us in spirit, cheering us on.
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Ronnie Evans, Sal and Patrice helped with organizing.
Pickleball at Val Riess Gym is open to everyone and is generally played on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 am to 1 pm.
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OANA Pickleballers
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Kathy, Susan & Marie
Arabi Amblers
Runners/Walkers/Bikers Group
now meeting every Wednesday, 7 pm
at 6619 North Peters
All are invited -- OANA members and non-members
Optional stop at the Old Arabi Bar after!!
For more info contact:
Marie Cosse
504-343-0516
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NEW IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD!
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Our brand new Little Free Library is up and full of books!
There's also a bench nearby, for comfortable browsing.
Check it out!
Many thanks to our member farmer/gardeners for design, installation & maintenance of the new landscape plantings at the Aycock Barn and Courthouse/Jail
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Love thy neighbor, love thy neighborhood!
Here are a couple of great articles about our neighborhood:
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"New restaurants are joining old favorites in St. Bernard Parish" -- Gambit, May 14, 2018
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"When St. Bernard made cars" (at the Ford motor plant in Arabi!) -- nola.com, Nov. 5, 2014
COME JOIN THE FUN!
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While you're waiting for our next great event, if you're on Facebook check out this cool video from Domino's Sugar Refinery!
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Old Arabi Revitalization Plan
The final plan has been released to the public, and includes the streetscape improvements on St. Claude Ave., as well as future improvements in the neighborhood
You can review plan details at the Parish website:
https://sbpg.net/DocumentCenter/View/78/2016-Old-Arabi-Revitalization-Plan-PDF?bidId=