The St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce Is Seeking a Marketing & Communications Manager

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"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." – 1 John 1:9 (NIV) The St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce is seeking a Marketing & Communications Manager tions, marketing materials, and day-to-day operations and some administrative duties. operations tasks including membership The Marketing & Communications Manager management and event logistics. The ideal will report directly to the CEO and is subject candidate is detail-oriented, has a willing- to the guidance of the Board of Directors ness to learn and is comfortable spearhead- and the Executive Committee. ing projects. St. Bernard Parish is a grow- The Marketing & Communications Visit http://stbernardchamber.org/hire for ing community with significant community Manager must enjoy working in a small, job description, benefits, and application and economic development projects in the non-profit environment and be driven by information! Applications are being accept- works, and the Marketing & Communica- bettering the community. The ideal candi- ed applications on a rolling basis so apply tions Manager will work in tandem with the date should have the ability to multitask, early! CEO to leverage this “next stage” environ- balance, and prioritize responsibilities. S/ FULL DESCRIPTION: ment for increased community interaction, he should be self-motivated and innovative, SUMMARY: The St. Bernard Chamber of membership growth, and organizational de- and s/he should be comfortable with a role Commerce is seeking a dynamic full time velopment. The St. Bernard Chamber is a involving contact and collaboration with Marketing & Communications Manager to 501(c)(6) non-profit organization focused on leaders from St. Bernard Parish and across oversee and manage the primary communi- providing the resources and representation the Greater New Orleans Region. cations of the St. Bernard Chamber of Com- essential to the growth and development of ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: merce. The Marketing & Communications the St. Bernard Parish business community. Oversee Communications & Activities in- Manager will be responsible for all internal JOB DESCRIPTION: The St. Bernard cluding, but not limited to, the following: and external marketing/communications Chamber of Commerce Marketing & Com- • Email Campaigns and communications and operations of the St. Bernard Chamber munications Manager will manage all mar- to the Chamber Membership of Commerce, including website and other keting, communications and design for the digital media, print and digital communica- Chamber, as well as assist with events and See CHAMBER JOB on Page 4 Telling Tales at the Library Gita Pita Opens in Chalmette The St. Bernard Parish Library invites its younger listeners to Gita Pita held a Ribbon Cutting ceremony on January 7 at 1200 attend its story sharing sessions. Telling Tales at the Library will E. Judge Perez Drive in Chalmette. be held on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. and on Wednesdays at 10:30 Gita Pita creates the ultimate authentic experience. The hum- a.m. beginning on January 21st and continuing through May 6th. mus, baba gahnoosh, fresh sauces and more are prepared in The library’s free program is designed to introduce children to lit- house daily. The pita bread is baked on site in a dome shaped erature through storybooks, poetry, flannel boards, finger plays, oven and the chicken and steak are marinated in house with se- and participatory activities. Programming is geared for children lect seasonings overnight. ages 3-8, but all ages are welcome to attend. All story programs The hours of operation are Monday through Saturday from will take place at the St. Bernard Parish Library’s main branch, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday from 12:00 Noon to 8:00 located at 2600 Palmisano Blvd., in Chalmette. Sessions will run p.m. about 30-45 minutes and no registration is required. For more information contact Gita Pita at 504-582-9061, https:// For further information, please visit the library’s website, check www.instagram.com/gita_pitagr/ or https://www.facebook.com/ out our Facebook page, stop by the library or call 504-279-0448. GitaPitaGR. Read your St. Bernard News on the go. Find us on your favorite social media platform, or scan the provided QR Codes with your mobile device.

INDEX Calendar of Events...... 2 Local News...... 1, 4, 8-9, 10-11 Classifieds...... 7 Obituaries...... 9-11 Area Churches...... 2 State News...... 3 Movie Reviews...... 8-9 2 Church Directory & Calendar Wednesday, January 15, 2020 - The St. Bernard News

Assembly of God Worship 10am Church 494-7378 Gospel Temple 272-0123 • 1561 Hwy. 46, St. Bernard, Sun. 301 E. Morales (behind Breaux Mart) services 10am & 5:30pm Chalmette, LA Wed. Bible study 7pm Sunday 10:30AM • Wed. 7:00pm Assumption of Our Greater South Shore Lady Catholic Church F.G.B.C. 682-5607 • 6951 Hwy. 39, “Rebuilding the family Structure” Braithwaite Tue. & Thu. masses 7408 west Judge Perez Dr., Arabic, 7:30am • Sat. 4pm • Sun. 11am La 70032 • 278-8854 Bethlehem Baptist Sun. worship 9:00am Submit Your Events to [email protected] or call us at 504-832-1481. Church 682-0675 Wed Bible study (Bread of Life) 6:45 111 Bethlehem Lane, Braithwaite Lighthouse Pentecos- JANUARY 21-MAY 26 ber of the Year and Citizen of the Year! Honor the troops who fought at the Battle of Sun. School 8am, worship 9am tal Church 272-0785•7724 E. Thu. Bible study 7pm St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Sun. school • Telling Tales, Tuesdays 5:30PM and New Orleans. Park at the battlefield at 8606 Call on Me Ministries a 10am, worship 11am Wednesdays 10:30AM, the St. Bernard Par- FEBRUARY 12 West St. Bernard Highway, Chalmette; bat- Wed. Bible Study 7pm non-denominational Christian Church ish Library, 2600 Palmisano Blvd., Chalmette • NARFE Vernon N. Landry Chapter 1398 tlefield opens for parking at 8:00AM. Free. 298-1019 • 3620 De La Ronde Dr. Living Cornerstone Sunday 10am, Hands-on-Prayer is Church International Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at Luncheon/Meeting, 11AM, in the Sicilian Battle of New Orleans anniversary event, Tues-Thurs 12-3pm 714 W. St. Bernard Pkwy., 10:30 a.m. Free story program for pre-read- Room of Rocky and Carlo’s Restaurant, 613 Friday, January 10, 9AM-4PM, and Saturday, Carolyn Park Presbyte- Braithwaite 228-6401 rian Church Sun. service 10am ers and up. St. Bernard Highway. For almost a century, January 11, noon-4PM – Return to 1815 7408 W. Judge Perez Dr, Arabi. Living Proof Church NARFE has been recognized as the go-to as- with campfires, cannons, and living histo- 733-2326 • Sun. worship 11am 626 Mehle St., Arabi, LA 70032 Chalmette Church of 504-875-5860 JANUARY 21 sociation devoted exclusively to serving and ry experts in period dress as civilians and Christ 250-8492 Sun 10 AM • Tue Prayer 6:30 PM • Chamber After 5: PT Solutions, 5-7PM protecting the earned pay and benefits of all soldiers. Military drills, musket and cannon 200 De La Ronde Dr. Sun. Bible Miracle Baptist Cather- study 9am, worship 10am & 6pm dral (Adance the King- Tulane PT Solutions - Chalmette, 801 W. federal employees, retirees, and survivors. firing, music, hands-on activities, and peri- Wed. Bible study 7pm dom of God) 913-9008 Judge Perez Dr., Chalmette. Meet the staff If you are interested in learning more about od craft demonstrations. All public parking Celebration Church 7403 W Judge Perez Dr., Violet and learn more about PT Solutions Physical NARFE, we invite you to join us. Your spouse is offsite: Friday parking is at St. Bernard 831-9673 • 7500 W. Judge Perez Sun. Breakfast 9:30a-10:00a Dr., Arabi Sunday worship 9am & Sunday School 10a-10:30a Therapy at the St. Bernard Chamber’s inau- or guest is welcome as well. Contact pame- Visitor Center, 409 Aycock St., Arabi; Satur- 10:45am Sun. Worship 10:30a-11:30a Tue. 7p-8p gural Chamber After 5 event, a new mem- [email protected], Chapter 1398 day parking is at Arlene Meraux Elementa- Christ Lutheran Church D.S Grandberry Sr. (Senior Pastor) 3300 Jupiter Drive ~ Chalmette [email protected] ber-hosted social designed to get you in publicity officer, should you need additional ry School, 4004 Paris Rd., Chalmette. Free (504) 342-2830 [email protected] touch with our businesses. Visit www.ptso- information. shuttle buses (wheelchair accessible) from Sunday Worship 10:00 am Bible Study Sunday 9:00 am Our Lady of Prompt lutions.com for more information about the continually between parking area and bat- Succor Catholic Christian Fellowship Church 271-3441 event, and contact us at admin@stbernard- tlefield. First shuttle leaves parking area for Family Worship Center 2320 Paris Rd, Chalmette masses: chamber.org to schedule your own! Daily battlefield at 8:45AM on Friday and 11:45AM 5816 E. Judge Perez Dr, Violet • Sat. 4pm • Sun. 7am, 8:30am, 324-4092 10:30am & 7pm (Spanish) 2pm • Battle of New Orleans Talk, Discover on Saturday; last shuttle leaves parking area Sun. Service 8am Wed. Bible Study 6pm Our Lady of Lourdes JANUARY 26 1815's Battle of New Orleans with a ranger for battlefield at 3:00PM on both days; last Catholic Church 682-7070 A Closer Walk, Meeting 2621 Colonial Blvd., Violet Masses • Child Dedication Service, 10:45AM, talk 10:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. daily. No talk shuttle leaves battlefield for parking area at the Need Ministry Mon., Wed., Thurs & Fri. 8:00am • Parents & Guardians should register chil- Monday, January 20, when battlefield visi- 4:15PM. on both days. Full event schedule at 682-0333 • 6201 E. St Bernard Hwy, Tues. 6:00pm • Sat. 4:00pm Violet, La 70092 • Sun. 9:00&11:00am dren (birth to 9 yrs.) on or before January tor center is closed for federal holiday. Free. www.nps.gov. Free. Sun. Service 8am Mon. Bible Study 6:30 pm Peace and Prayer 12, 2020. As a baby, Jesus was dedicated Chalmette Battlefield of Jean Lafitte National • African American Experiences in World Thurs. prayer service 6:30 pm Ministries 919-6625 by his parents (Luke 2:32-35). The Dedica- Historical Park and Preserve, 8606 West St. War II, African Americans served with dis- 2900 Oakridge Blvd., Violet Corinne Missionary Worship service, prayer and praise, tion of children is a promise by the parents Bernard Highway, Chalmette. 504-281-0510 tinction in World War II and many returned Baptist Church bible study 10am Sunday 5620 E. Judge Perez Dr. 272-0558 and a pledge by the church as both share or www.nps.gov/jela. home with a new commitment to civil rights. Sun. school, 10am, worship 8am Poydras Baptist Bible study 7pm Wed. Church of St. Bernard in the privilege of encouraging children as • History Talk, Discover 300 years of New Historian Waymond Brothers highlights less- 8213 Saro Lane. 237-3538 they grow in Christ. First Baptist Church Orleans history and culture. 9:30 a.m. Tues- er known stories of African American troops Cornerstone Church of Sun. Bible study 9:30am, worship God 504-382-1144 10:30am Chalmette, 305 East St. Bernard Highway, day-Saturday. Free. French Quarter Visitor and WWII and Korean War veteran Lawrence 4905 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Sunday services 9 & 11:15 am Praise Temple Chalmette, LA 70043, 504-277-2939. Center of Jean Lafitte National Historical Winnier shares his experiences fighting Discipleship classes 10:30 am Sun. Fellowship Park and Preserve, 419 Decatur Street, New overseas as well as the fight for civil rights Wed./Thurs. Bible study 7pm (504) 650-1794 Fri. Prayer services 7pm 7517 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet JANUARY 28 Orleans. 504-589-3882;221 or www.nps. when he returned home to New Orleans. Bus ride available. Sun. 10:30am, • 2019 St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce gov/jela. 2:00PM, Saturday, January 18. Free. French Covenant United Meth- Bible Study Thu. 7:00pm odist Church Second Missionary Awards Dinner, 5-7:30PM, Docville Farm, • Walk the Wetlands, Explore Louisiana Quarter Visitor Center of Jean Lafitte Nation- 115 E. D’Amour St. • 271-3763 Baptist Church 5124 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet. It's time swamp and marsh on a ranger-guided walk al Historical Park and Preserve, 419 Decatur Sun. Service 11am 2109 Caluda Lane, Violet Services 8am Sunday, for the St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce 10:00 a.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Free. Bara- Street, New Orleans. 504-589-3882;221 or Delacroix Hope Baptist Sunday School 9:30am, Mission 452-6092 Bible Study 7pm on Wednesday to recognize the people and businesses that taria Preserve of Jean Lafitte National His- www.nps.gov/jela. 1932 Bayou Rd, St. Bernard Sun. worship 11am St. Bernard Baptist go above and beyond for their Chamber, as torical Park and Preserve, 6588 Barataria • Gumbo comme a ma maison (Gumbo Bible Study 10am Church 881-6723 well as for their community. Pre-registra- Blvd. in Marrero (near Crown Point). 504- like at my house), Gumbo cooking (and 2615 Jacob, Chalmette Faith Baptist Church of Sun. service at 11am tion os required for this event and the reg- 689-3690;10 or www.nps.gov/jela. tasting!) demonstration with a side order Chalmette 682-1144 4825 E. St. Bernard Hwy. Sun. St. Bernard Catholic istration deadline is January 22. Visit www. • Battle of New Orleans Anniversary at of potato salad and Cajun history and cul- School 10am, Service 11am and Church 281-2267 stbernardchamber.org/calendar to register Chalmette Battlefield, Jean Lafitte Nation- ture. Noon and 1:00PM, Friday, January 24. 6pm • Wed. 7pm 2805 Bayou Rd, St. Bernard masses First Asia Baptist Mon/Wed/Fri 8:30am Sun. 9am and come celebrate the 2019 New Chamber al Historical Park and Preserve. 504-281- Free. French Quarter Visitor Center of Jean Church 432-2525 St. Paul Ministries Business of the Year, Community Involve- 0510 or www.nps.gov/jela. Wreath-laying Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, 2408 Walkers Ln, Meraux Sun. 228-3932 School 10:30am, worship 8am 7724 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet ment Business of the Year, Chamber Mem- ceremony Wednesday, January 8, 8:30AM, 419 Decatur Street, New Orleans. 504-589- Thur. Bible Study 7pm Sun. Service 8am • Thu. 6pm 3882;221 or www.nps.gov/jela. First Baptist Church of St. Luke Baptist • Louisiana’s 1811 Slave Revolt: A Spec- Chalmette 504-277-2939 Church 682-3718 or 418-7492 305 E. St. Bernard Hwy. 126 Poindexter Lane, Braithwaite ter of Another Black Republic, In Janu- Sun. Prayer Shield 8:30am Sun. worship 8am Sun. Worship 10:45am & 6pm ary 1811, the largest uprising by enslaved Sun. Children's Church 11am Third Missionary St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office African Americans in United States history Check us out on Facebook. Baptist Church 504-682-2201 occurred just upriver from New Orleans. First Pentecostal Bayou Rd. • P.O. Box 1012 Addiction Resource Program Church of Chalmette St. Bernard, LA 70085 Historian Leon A. Waters, a descendant of 2015 Palmisano Blvd., 710-0600 The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Addiction Resource Program helps residents the rebels, presents a program focusing Sun. School 10:30am Trumpet of Truth Wed. Bible Study 7:30pm Ministry 7451 W. St. Bernard struggling with an addiction, whether it be substance abuse, or even gam- on Charles Deslonde, one of the uprising's Fri. Youth Service 7:30pm Hwy, Arabi. Sun. School 9am • Service 10am bling related, find the resources they need to better cope with their situation. leaders. 2:00PM, Saturday, January 25. Garden of Prayer Tues. & Thurs Bible Study 7pm Family Worship Center The program provides individuals and/or their families with information on Free. French Quarter Visitor Center of Jean 419-0288 • 2605 Munster, Meraux World Prayer Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Sunday 8am • Wednesday 7pm Tabernacle 504-356-6901 resources available to them, such as rehabilitation programs, detox centers, 4030 Paris Rd., Chalmette 419 Decatur Street, New Orleans. 504-589- Gethsemane Lutheran Sunday 10am • Movement Youth therapeutic plans of action and faith-based assistance. If you or someone you Church 271-4254 Service Wednesday 7pm 3882;221 or www.nps.gov/jela. 2825 Paris Rd, Chalmette Senior Pastor Derek Buchert may know could benefit from this program and would like more information, Listing additions or changes send to: call Stanley Simeon, program facilitator, at (504) 517-2944 or (504) 278-7659. The St. Bernard News 190 Hickory Avenue, Suite 6 • New Orleans, LA 70123 Participation in the program is kept confidential. Phone: 504-832-1481 Fax: 504-837-5923 What's Happening Email: [email protected] — CONTINUES ON PG. 10 — Wednesday, January 15, 2020 - The St. Bernard News State News 3

thousands of families and businesses in southeast Louisiana. I re- THE SCALISE CAPITOL REPORT cently met with Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, R.D. James, to advocate for additional resources for Morganza to The World is a Safer Place the Gulf and I’m glad this is moving forward after years of delays. President Trump took decisive action this week by taking out Morganza to the Gulf will considerably strengthen our communities Qassem Soleimani, a brutal and notorious terrorist who was di- in southeast Louisiana, as well as protect the billions of dollars in rectly responsible for the deaths of hundreds of American troops. economic activity transported through this region that provide in- The world is a safer place without Soleimani in it, and for that we valuable energy resources to fuel our country. This is a top priority have President Trump to thank. 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More information about Powerball and other big winners can be found on the Lottery’s website at https://louisianalottery.com/ powerball. 4 Local News Wednesday, January 15, 2020 - The St. Bernard News CHAMBER JOB from Page 1 St. Bernard Community Center • Website & Social Media Management • Media communications including Media Advisories and Press selected as a Charity Partner for Releases Oversee Programmatic Activities including, but not limited to, the following: 2020 Crescent City Classic • Coordination of venue, catering, and event details for 40+ An- nual Events • On-Site Event Registration and guest assistance • Event setup and break down • Creation of digital & print programs, PowerPoints, and event promotions Oversee Administrative Activities including, but not limited to, the following: • Database management activities • Membership outreach and support • Keeping Board Meeting minutes • Office and materials organization REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook The St. Bernard Community Center has been selected to be a • Graphic design experience Charity Partner for the 2020 Crescent City Classic 10k Race and • Experience with written communications such as press re- are looking for people who would like to run, walk, or skip on the leases and copy Community Center of St. Bernard Team! • Experience with managing organization presence on social Visit the link below to register for the race and WHEN IT ASKS media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, Ins- YOU TO PICK A "CORRAL" YOU SELECT ORANGE - CHARITY. tagram The Crescent City Classic has been around for over 40 years • Event planning, management and logistics experience and is a staple in our city. This Easter Weekend Tradition is now, • Goal and detail-oriented with strong organizational skills along with Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest, one of New Orleans signa- • Positive customer service-oriented attitude ture events. Each year, over 20,000 people gather in Downtown PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: New Orleans for an event that attracts everyone from international • Experience with website development and management Elite Athletes to those who walk the entire route carrying cocktails • Bachelor’s Degree OR 2+ years of relevant experience or wearing bunny suits. Young, old, fit and not so, the Crescent • Familiarity with fundraising City Classic was the first 10k to be televised nationally, and is the • Experience of service and volunteerism through committee or most fun you can have over 6.2 miles. board involvement Event Information: COMPENSATION: 1. The registration fee is $40.00, this is a discounted price for Compensation for the Marketing & Communications Manager those participating with a charity. The normal price is $50.00. position will be $28,000-$35,000 per year commensurate with ex- 2. If you choose to sign up under our charity, you will be re- perience and qualifications. Benefits include paid vacation & sick quired to raise a minimum of $200.00. The awesome part time, professional development opportunities and flex time. The about this is 100% of that money comes straight to the Marketing & Communications Manager position requires some Community Center of St. Bernard. The fundraising is done travel around the Greater New Orleans Region. Additionally, the online, and you will have your own fundraising site to share position includes work responsibilities that will extend into eve- with your friends, family, and employers nings and weekends. 3. If you raise over $250.00, your $40.00 registration fee will be Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and two credited back to you. This means you will run/walk for free references to [email protected] with the subject “Ap- and help us raise money, win / win! plication for Marketing & Communications Manager.” Applica- 4. One of the best perks of being a charity participant, is you tions will be accepted on a rolling basis until January 30th, 2020. get to start in the orange corral. Due to the size of this race, Please, no phone calls. The St. Bernard Chamber is an Equal Op- each participant starts in a "corral" based on their finish portunity Employer. For more information about the St. Bernard time. The Elite and Competitive Runners begin in the front, Chamber of Commerce, please visit our website at StBernard- which is a prime location. The charity participants start right Chamber.org. AFTER those participants. This means you get to start the race FIRST and get to the finish line first. This will put you ahead of almost 20,000 people, how awesome is that?! This means you can enjoy the post-race after party quicker. 5. You will receive a special Crescent City Classic T-Shirt and bib that will only be given to charity participants. 6. Before the race you will have full access to Club 44 in Cham- pions Square - which is a great perk! You will have access to bathrooms (not port-o-lets that regular participants will have to use), drinks and seating. 7. You will also have easy access to the starting line to enter your corral (where you begin the run). 8. You have a chance to win a (1) night stay at the Hyatt Hotel,

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COMMUNITY CENTER from Page 4 Just Like New. WE NOW SELL NEW which is the host hotel for the Crescent City Classic 10k & USED TIRES. Race and Expo. Only Better WE NOW OFFER TIRE 9. Access to the Crescent City Classic Expo which takes place REPAIRS, TOO! the Thursday and Friday before the Race at the Hyatt in Downtown New Orleans - a ton of fun! 10. Last but not least, access to the largest post-race after party around! This takes place at the fairgrounds in City Park, which is where you end your race. You can enjoy free Mich- Complete Auto Body elob Ultra and food. & Mechanical Repairs Fundraising Tips: We Accept All Insurance Claims 1. Ask (4) family members or friends to donate $50.00 to your Come as a customer...Leave like family page, and you are already at your goal amount. 3019 Jean Laﬁ tte Pkwy., 2. Ask your employer to sponsor you for the race Lang & Sons Chalmette 3. Set aside $12.00 a week and you will make your own goal by race week. BODY & PAINT SHOP 504-278-1954 Get trapped at the library for the 2020 Chinese New Year: Year of the Rat!

We still have nearly six weeks before the official start of spring here in the United States, but that’s not going to stop us from enjoying some springtime festivities at the St. Bernard Parish Li- brary. On January 25th at 10:30 a.m. our Saturday Morning Family Fun Program will celebrate the Spring Festival, which is better known as the Chinese New Year. 2020 is the Year of the Rat so participants can expect some cheese jokes in addition to books, poems, and a take-home craft! This free program will last approx- imately one hour and will take place at the library’s main location of 2600 Palmisano Blvd., in Chalmette. Please stop by the library or call us at 504-279-0448 for more info. Like us on Facebook to receive library updates. 6 Local News Wednesday, January 15, 2020 - The St. Bernard News Representing St. Bernard in the Greater New Orleans Startup Report understand its early stage economic land- response will be anonymized; the specific scape, and it will supply local leaders with information you provide will not be pub- tools to affect policy, attract investment, lished. apply for grants, implement relevant pro- Learn more about (and complete) the sur- grams, and measure success. vey at gnostartupreport.com. It is important that St. Bernard Parish is Thank you for your time. Please do not well represented in the 2020 report. To fill hesitate to send any questions regarding out the survey, please visit gnostartupre- the project to Ann Marshall Tilton (amtil- port.com. [email protected]). The deadline to complete this survey is PS: The average response time is ~20 February 7; however, if you complete the minutes, so we recommend dropping some survey by January 31 you and your organi- time on your calendar now to dedicate to zation will be eligible to be selected as one the Greater New Orleans community. of the Founder Spotlights in the report. (This 2020 Startup St. Bernard to be An- is a half to full page spotlight.) nounced Soon The Meraux Foundation is thrilled to be Additionally, all companies that complete Stay tuned for news on the 6th a partner of the 2020 Greater New Orleans the survey by the deadline will receive an annual Startup St. Bernard competition Startup Report, organized by the Lepage early invitation to sign up for mentor match- presented by the Meraux Foundation in Center for Entrepreneurship and Innova- ing during New Orleans Entrepreneur Week. partnership with the St Bernard Economic tion at Tulane University. If you didn’t get a This program helps connect local found- Foundation. chance to see last year’s report, we encour- ers with industry experts, investors, and The Arlene & Joseph Meraux Charita- age you to give it a read at gnostartupre- thought leaders. ble Foundation port.com. The Lepage Center will utilize the data Learn more about the Meraux Founda- This research will build upon last year’s provided to generate community averages, tion, our work, and how you can connect at report to help Greater New Orleans better which will be displayed in the report. Your our website and on Facebook.

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Sho Buz and Evil Clown Nick Stahl Spider Men Wednesday, January 15, 2020 - The St. Bernard News Classifieds 7 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Services Mobile Home Lots/Rent Kenneth’s Painting & Carpentry. Remodeling, painting, interior, exterior, Mobile homes and RV’s furnished for rent. Water & Sewage paid, RV pressure washing, sheet rock repairs, Senior citizens discounts! 19 years lots for rent, paved streets and parking, cable and internet available experience. (504) 250-3504 $600 and up for RV’s and $800 and up for mobile homes, all utilities paid, no deposit required. 682-4900 Garage Sales Benefit Yard Sale: 1723 Center St. Arabi, Jan. 16,17 & 18, Thurs- day-Saturday 8 till 4, All new items! crafts, household and much more! Asking for donations for our deployed soldiers.

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Here is a clever film who have introduced the community reel- about bureaucracy a smart brand new ing as the “Monterey called Passport To single-decker bus to Five” bond together Pimlico (Film Move- Titfield. Crump and to pick up the piec- ment Classics Blu- Pearce, owners of es of their shattered ray). Pimlico dozes the bus company, lives. And look for during the worst heat are determined to Meryl Streep who wave for years... until cease the running of comes to town in London's last unex- the Titfield train, by search of answers ploded bomb goes fair means or foul. after the death of her off with a deafening A Masterpiece by son Perry! Your eyes roar, flinging the peo- any other name and will be glued to the ple headlong into a Douglas Slocombe's screen all night with fantastic adventure. lush Technicolor this deluxe two- Disc Arthur Pemberton and his daughter Shirley, photography is mesmerizing too! Enjoy this set with a run time of 333 minutes. In Disc investigating the crater made by the bomb, nostalgic look at the splendors of rural En- One find out who “knows everything,” and find treasure and an old document decree- gland and the passion of the railways. carefully watch the episode of “Tell-Tale ing that Pimlico can be recognized in per- Yes it’s true, the lies continue to haunt Hearts,” that threatens a marriage!!!!Disc petuity as Burgundian soil. The residents, when Big Little Lies: The Complete Sec- Two is full of plot twists about “The Bad quick to see the opportunities, dispense ond Season (Warner Bros. Archive DVD Mother” and you will find all answers in Ep- with licensing laws, and put themselves on Collection) arrives for your delight! This WB isode Seven in “I Want to Know!” There is the export list of English firms. The British review copy is full of drama, secrets and se- more gossip, and more info about the trag- Government steps in, wires off 'BURGUN- duction that was originally created by HBO ic events from Perry’s childhood! The DVD DY', sets up customs barriers and cuts off and the opinions of this Outstanding Series contains BONUS features with the cast. water and electricity. Now see this Digital- are completely my own sentiments! And ly- (1948) Restored, Oscar-Nominated Eal- this Emmy-Award Winning Series will also ing Studio Classic like never before! Bonus be available on Blu-ray! The list of actors features include Interview with BFI Curator are superb: Nicole Kidman, Reese Wither- Mark Duguid, Locations featurette with film spoon, Shailene Woodley, Laura Dern, and historian Richard Dacre, restoration com- Zoë Kravitz. Yes, I did fall in love with the parison, and stills gallery. “Monterey Five” again and again. Now you Available for the first time in North Ameri- can relive the whole series by re-visiting the ca comes the extras laden 1953 release THE seaside town of Monterey, CA. as mothers TITFIELD THUNDERBOLT (Film Movement continue to dote, Classics Blu-ray). Now this Digitally –Re- husbands support, stored jewel from Britain’s Legendary Eal- children are ador- ing Studios was the first film ever made in able, and houses color! From the director of The Lavender Hill are gorgeous. Now Mob and A Fish Called Wanda, this endear- you can sneak in ing Ealing comedy tells the story of the in- and watch what habitants of Titfield, who endeavor to prove happens when the that their single-track railway is the only night of the school form of transport for the village. The villains fundraiser changed of the piece are two unsavory characters “the look,” leaving

Melissa Serpas Sepulveda

Melissa Serpas Sepulveda passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at the age of 45. Beloved wife of Jason Sepulveda. Loving mother of Caitlyn (Jonathan), Bailey, Rhiannon and Ethan. Daughter of Kerry Serpas (Gaby) and Jacqueline Feicht (Junior). Granddaughter of the late Jensen “Boug” and Ruth Serpas. Sister of Maria Serpas and Troy Serpas. Also survived and fondly remembered by countless friends. Melissa was born on December 4, 1974 in New Orleans, LA and was a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish before settling in Covington, LA. She was a proud graduate of Chalmette High School and was employed as a Human Resources Coordinator. She will be forever remembered and deeply missed by her family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Melissa’s life to be held at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 2825 Paris Rd., Chal- mette, LA on Sunday, January 19, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernard- memorial.com. 10 Events & Zeitgeist Schedule Wednesday, January 15, 2020 - The St. Bernard News What's Happening Zeitgeist Film, Music & Performance Schedule — CONTINUED FROM PG. 2 — 3:15 pm daily - HONEYLAND, VHS and Beta, follows 12-year- erts confronts "culture Vultures The last female bee-hunter in old Ralph as he accidentally re- on camera because she knew Europe must save the bees cords home videos and his fa- the false hope and failure folks Weekly, Tuesday and return the natural balance vorite late night shows over his were experiencing because the • Kiwanis Club of St. Bernard/Arabi Lun- in Honeyland, when a family of parents' wedding tape. community wasn’t bouncing cheon, college scholarships, Key Club, Build- nomadic beekeepers invade F-NO HEALTH & JUSTICE back fast enough. These are her ers Clubs, K-Kids, Read-to-Ride, Read Around her land and threaten her liveli- FILM FEST 102.3 FM WHIV-LP mothers, fathers, grandmothers the World, reading incentive program and the hood. 2 Academy Award nom- community film nights @ Zeit- and relatives that were being well known Terrific Kids and Terrific Teens inations - Best International geist. Wednesday & Thurs- misled at a vulnerable time programs in parish schools are a few of the Feature & Best Documentary day, Jan 22 & 23 @ 6:00 pm. and she couldn’t stand by and projects. Anyone interested in learning more Feature. Wednesday, Jan 22 @ 6:00 pm watch them get taken advan- about or joining the Kiwanis Club community 5:00 pm Friday through Locked/ Stop the Lock tage of by these “culture proj- service organization can join them for lunch Tuesday & 8:45 pm Sunday The US Army Corps is asking ects” that seem innocent and each Tuesday, noon at Rock & Carlo’s Sicilian through Thursday - PARASITE Congress to fund a $1 billion, neutral but are not. Filmmaker Room, or call Robby at (504) 616-7312. by Bong Joon Ho, Meet the 13+ year project that will bring Kimberly Rivers-Roberts, direc- Park Family: the picture of as- heavy construction into the tor of Trouble the Water brings Weekly, Thursday pirational wealth. And the Kim neighborhood, demolish hous- forward the challenges facing • St. Bernard Social Ride, Start your New Family, rich in street smarts but es, discourage investment, the Lower 9 Neighborhood and Year with our bike riding group. We ride at not much else. Be it chance create traffic jams, dredge up the "Stealing of our New Ore- night with lighted wheels through neighbor- or fate, these two houses are toxic sediment, and endan- lans Culture." hoods in St. Bernard Parish. Meet at 6 PM, brought together and the Kims ger the bayou, while building Panelists include the film- Ride at 7 PM (sharp). Meets at First Baptist sense a golden opportunity. a new bridge and bringing the maker & lower 9 representation, Church, Chalmette, 305 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Masterminded by college-aged Mississippi River into the core water protectors and local wa- Chalmette, LA. Lights on sale before the ride. Ki-woo, the Kim children ex- of the city. This is a dangerous, terway educators and activists. $7.00/wheel. On FB - “St Bernard Social Ride” pediently install themselves as expensive and unnecessary F-NO: The Health & Justice and join our group. tutor and art therapist to the project that must be stopped! Film Festival, is a collaboration • Global Café, 6:30PM, Come get a cup coffee Parks. Soon, a symbiotic re- Directed by Daneeta Loretta between 102.3 FM WHIV and Did you know that Thursday nights is not just lationship forms between the Jackson & Patrick Jackson the Southern Center for Health for the bikes? The Global Cafe remains open two families. The Kims provide Water is Life and Bayou Equity (SOCHE). Our aim is to for coffee, hot chocolate, and fellowship.Join indispensable luxury services Bridge From the filmmaker be- foster discussions on a variety in on the fun and laughter as we play any while the Parks give the Kims a hind Big Charity comes a new of health issues while honor- number of games such as Dominoes, Yahtzee, way out of their shabby circum- triptych, the Bayou Bridge Film ing filmmakers who advocate Scrabble, and 5-Second Rule. We meet at the stances. But this new ecosys- Series, presented by The Loui- for much needed change. 2020 First Baptist Church Chalmette, 305 East St tem is fragile, and soon enough siana Bucket Brigade. The films will offer a full schedule of fas- Bernard Highway, or check us out on Face- greed and class prejudice explore the communities in the cinating film screenings and book. threaten to upend the Kims' bull's eye of the proposed Bay- moderated panels that include newfound comfort. 6 Acade- ou Bridge Pipeline. Directed by filmmakers and experts in the Monthly, 4th Wednesday my Award Nominations includ- Alexander Glustorm field. F-NO is a cross-sectoral • St. Bernard Parish Hospital’s Alzheimer’s ing Best Picture, Best Director, Panelists include the film- festival, highlighting topics that Caregiver Support Group, designed to pro- Best International Feature, Best maker & representation, water range from gun violence pre- vide emotional, educational, and social sup- Editing, Best Production Design protectors and local waterway vention to reproductive justice, port for caregiver’s through regularly sched- & Best Original Screenplay. educators and activists. veterans' health, HIV/AIDS, and uled meetings. Participants develop methods 7:30 pm Friday through Thursday, Jan 23 @ 6:00 beyond. Our mission is health and skills to solve problems. The group en- Tuesday - VHYES, This bizarre pm Fear No Gumbo In Fear No equity through innovative mes- courages caregivers to maintain their own retro comedy, shot entirely on Gumbo, Kimberly Rivers Rob- saging. personal, physical, and emotional health, as well as optimally care for the person with de- 1419 Basin Street., is open Monday through Smoothie King Center, New Orleans. Tickets Monday through Friday 10am to 5pm. All tick- mentia. St. Bernard Parish Hospital first floor Friday 10am to 5pm. All tickets subject to ap- and information for all Alan Jackson 2020 Tour ets subject to applicable service charges and conference room, 2 PM. plicable service charges and fees. dates are available at alanjackson.com/tour. fees. • FEBRUARY 1, 2020 - Tool. Smoothie King • MARCH 5, 2020 - Dancing with the Stars – • MARCH 15, 2020 - ALI WONG: THE MILK Weekly, Tues. & Wed. Center, New Orleans. Tickets are on sale at Live Tour 2020. Saenger Theater, New Orleans. & MONEY TOUR. Saenger Theater, New Orle- • Telling Tales at the St. Bernard Parish Toolband.com. Tickets for “Dancing with the Stars – Live Tour ans. Tickets are on sale at the Mahalia Jackson Library, 2600 Palmisano Blvd., Chalmette • FEBRUARY 7, 2020 - Celine Dion: Courage 2020” are on sale now. To purchase tickets Theater Theatre Box Office, ticketmaster.com Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and World Tour. Smoothie King Center, New Orle- and to get the full list of tour dates, please visit or by calling 800-982-2787. The box office, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Free story program ans. For tickets and information, visit celinedi- dwtstour.com. VIP packages will be available located at 1419 Basin Street., is open Monday for pre-readers and up. on.com. through VIPNation.com, giving fans the chance through Friday 10am to 5pm. All tickets subject • FEBRUARY 7, 2020 - Ladies Night Out to purchase premium tickets, meet and greet to applicable service charges and fees. Comedy Tour. Saenger Theatre, New Orleans. opportunities with the cast, exclusive merchan- • MARCH 28, 2020 - Trevor Noah. Saenger Events in nearby Parishes Tickets are on sale at the Mahalia Jackson The- dise and photo opportunities. Theater, New Orleans. Tickets for Trevor Noah ater Box Office, ticketmaster.com or by calling • MARCH 12, 2020 - Bert Kreischer’s The are on sale at the Mahalia Jackson Theater • JANUARY 9, 10 & 11, 2020 - Bill Burr. Ma- 800-982-2787. The box office, located at 1419 Berty Boy Tour. Saenger Theater, New Orle- Theatre Box Office, ticketmaster.com or by halia Jackson Theater, New Orleans. Tickets Basin St., is open Monday through Friday 10am ans. Tickets for Bert Kreischer are on sale at calling 800-982-2787. The box office, located are on sale at the Mahalia Jackson Theater to 5pm. All tickets subject to applicable service the Mahalia Jackson Theatre Box Office, tick- at 1419 Basin Street., is open Monday through Box Office, ticketmaster.com or by calling charges and fees. etmaster.com or by calling 800-982-2787. The Friday 10am to 5pm. All tickets subject to ap- 800-745-3000. The box office, located at • FEBRUARY 15, 2020 - Alan Jackson. box office, located at 1419 Basin St., is open plicable service charges and fees. Wednesday, January 15, 2020 - The St. Bernard News Zeitgeist Schedule 11

We invite people of all ages, the icy tundra long ago due to Thursday, February 6 @ 7:00 and Amanda find love while orientation, race and ethnicity to a family feud. When Sedna's pm - GO COAST PREVIEW eating their way through the na- attend and take part in this pro- health deteriorates, Nanook de- SCREENING PARTY featuring tional sex offender registry? The gressive film festival. cides to fulfil her wish. He em- host Thomas Guiry, sureening of director of IDLE HANDS deliv- PERFORMANCE: barks on a long journey in order three new episodes celebrating ers an outrageous, gore-soaked COMEDY NIGHT @ ZEIT- to find Ága. the changing cultural landscape zom-rom-com. Shot outside of GEIST featuring SPECIAL Saturday, January 25 @ 5:30 of St. Bernard (including the Baton Rouge. Cast - Jake Can- FEATURES IMPROV COMEDY pm - WHEN IT BREAKS is the new Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge) navale, Angelique Rivera, Sarah Friday, January 17 @ 9:00 pm inspiring story of Special Edu- and a live performance by Yarkin, Patrick Fabian, Jim Ti- Special Features creates a cation teacher Konrad Wert and CHRISTIAN SERPAS & GHOST tus. fully improvised summer block- his personal journey to avoid TOWN, whose “Hoop and Hol- Opens February 21: CITIZEN buster straight to DVD. Each becoming another victim of ler” is Co-Coastal’s theme song. K by Alex Gibney, The strange member of Special Features teacher burnout. Stepping away Co-presented by the Meraux case of Mikhail Khodorkovsky, have studied every screenwrit- from the classroom, Wert turns Foundation. Free. once believed to be the wealthi- ing book from Joseph Campbell to his musical side career as a Opens February 14: EAT est man in Russia, who rocketed to Tommy Wiseau, and bring you means to tour the country with BRAINS LOVE, An ordinary to prosperity and prominence in an unscripted, summer block- his family and advocate. Per- lunch hour explodes in an orgy the 1990s, served a decade in buster that is packed full of ex- forming roots music under his of spurting blood and flying or- prison, and became an unlikely tra features and off the cuff-the- stage name, Possessed by Paul gans when stoner Jake Ste- martyr for the anti-Putin move- cuff comedy. Every movie quote James, he talks with teachers, phens and cheerleader Amanda ment. is said for the first time and plot parents and audiences about Blake suddenly gut-munch half 6621 St. Claude Ave. Arabi, lines are created on the spot. the teacher crisis in public, and their class in the school cafete- LA 70032 www.zeitgeistnola.org Grab some popcorn, and watch specifically, special education. ria. Afflicted with a zombie virus, (504) 352-1150 a DVD like you have never seen In the tradition of folksingers they hit road in search of a cure Schedule is subject to change before. such as Woody Guthrie, Kon- while outrunning Cass, a tele- as films are held over – please Blue Moon Circus presents rad believes that music can be a path charged with hunting and check the website for updates “Haute Rubbish!” Saturday, catalyst for change and uses his killing the infected. Can Jake nightly. January 18 @ 10:00 pm $10. live shows to foster deep con- 21+ versations about special educa- Sideshow, circus and bur- tion and the challenges teach- Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge lesque with costumes and props ers are facing. As opportunities 6621 St. Claude Ave., Arabi, LA 70032 created from recycled and up- arise for his music, Konrad must (504) 352-1150 cycled materials! You thought decide how his service is most www.zeitgeistnola.org we were trashy before- wait til effective- as an advocating art- you see us in our first show of ist or as a teacher in the class- 2020! Cast: Ember Crow, Cas- room. The screening will include sidy Copperhead, Sideshow a Q&A discussion with director Matt, And more! Todd Tue and subject Konrad COMING SOON: Wert following the film.Q & A to Opens January 24: AGA, follow. The official Academy Award Opens January 31: GAZA, entry from Bulgaria, In a yurt Ireland’s Official Academy on the snow-covered fields of Award entry, Gaza is a cinemat- the North, Nanook and Sedna ic portrait of its ordinary people live following the traditions of who attempt to lead meaning- their ancestors. Alone in the wil- ful lives beyond the rubble of derness, they look like the last perennial conflict. Gaza brings people on Earth. Nanook and together an eloquent, resilient Sedna's traditional way of life and courageous group of souls, starts changing – slowly, but in- whose struggle, resilience and evitably. Hunting becomes more sense of family goes to the very and more difficult, the animals heart of humanity...a people around them die from inexpli- whose lives are shaped by con- cable causes, and the ice has flict but not defined by it. been melting earlier every year. Monday, February 3 - 8:00 Chena is their only connec- am until 8:30 pm - St. Bernard tion to the outside world – and Parish Hospital / Oschner Event to their daughter Ága, who left @ Zeitgeist 12 Advertisement Wednesday, January 15, 2020 - The St. Bernard News