Taking it to the StreetsThe Freret Neighborhood Outreach Committee hits the groundrunning for another successful year of fun, family eventsBy Margaret Zainey RouxSINCE HURRICANE KATRINA, one of theLeague’s many goals has been to help bring New Orleans back –one neighborhood at a time. Under the leadership of Co-ChairsAdrienne Ehrensing and Liz Schafer, the Freret NeighborhoodCommittee is doing just that.The nine-lady team recently hosted a successful event and hasmany more in the works.In late August, the committee plusnearly 20 volunteers clad in JLNOattire participated in a crime walk toraise awareness and offer support forthe neighborhood. On Oct. 11, theyparticipated in the annual citywide“Night Out Against Crime” event andhad volunteers at the neighborhoodevent hosting a variety of children’sactivities including arts and crafts and avisit from an official city fire truck. Thefun on Freret continued on Oct. 29with a neighborhood Halloween party!Close to 500 children are expected toFreret neighborhood community children and JLNOvolunteers make the Freret Night Out Against Crimea festive evening.attend, each of whom received a free costume courtesy of the hundredsof generous donors who participated in the League’sCostume Drive. In the past, safety has been an issue for this eventso this year the committee planned to have the street closed downto offer a safe “block party” ambiance where guests can spread outand enjoy themselves. In addition to the party planning, Leaguevolunteers were on hand to decorate Halloween candy bags, makeHalloween-themed necklaces and playgames with the children in attendance.And the entertainment didn’t stopthere! Guests enjoyed visits from Jo Jothe Clown, a princess and even thePirate Ink airbrush tattoo artists.“The Junior League played a rollin these same events for the past fewyears and was vital to their continuation,”says Adrienne. “I am amazedby the support given by the JuniorLeague and am happy to see the area’smany children benefit from this support.I would encourage anyone whoMeetChristinaMeetCollin...Collin attended St. Martin’s Episcopal School fromPre-Kindergarten until he graduated in 2011. Hescored a perfect 36 on his ACT. He was acceptedby 9 top tier universities and colleges across thecountryand is majoring inaerospace engineeringat Princeton University.Collin is St. Martin’s Episcopal School.All School Open House - Wednesday,January 25th at 9:00 amFor more information or to schedule a tour call 504-736-9917Call 266-2418to book yourparty today!Voted the Best Place for aKid’s Birthday Partyin New Orleans!Party by nightwith a Big Timeprivate birthday partyafter Museum hours,Or party by day with aBlast or a Blow Out!225 Green Acres RoadMetairie, LA 70003-2484(504) 733-0353www.stmsaints.comSt. Martin’sEpiscopala coed, earlychildhood througthe School,gh grade 12 independentschool,does not discriminateonbasisof race, color,gender,disability,religion,i nationalor ethnic hi origin.www.lcm.org · (504) 266-2418420 Julia Street, New Orleans · 7013014 Lagniappe
Photos by: Caroline ParrishActives Lori Wynne and Rachel Roubion pose with Freret community members during Night Out Against Crime.enjoys working with kids and who really wants to impact aneighborhood in a hands-on way to join us! I am so proud tochair the Freret Neighborhood Committee this year. It is givingme the opportunity to affect the community on a personallevel. I am excited about all of the new things happeningalong Freret, and the revitalization efforts like new restaurantsand fitness outlets. People are really starting to pay attention tothis neighborhood.”•Winter/Holiday CollectionsLadies Boutiqueat 6070 Magazine Street, New Orleans, 895-86611281 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, 674-1711www.perlis.comwww.jlno.org 15
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