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Looking for a fun date night or girls’ night out? Come paint a fleur de lis with Bobby Hebert at Helm Paint’s Metairie Location on Wednesday, September 8th

New Orleans, August 24th ~ There will be many events this week to mark the 5th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina throughout New Orleans as we commemorate the thousands of lost lives, and celebrate the spirit of determination as we propel ourselves forward into a brighter future. While any event this week holds special meaning, the following are Live Green’s Local Top Five for the days leading into 8/29:

Over 70,000 marsh plants will be planted to help restore and enhance the wetlands and they need at least 400 volunteers to help accomplish this project. Volunteers will plant over 5,000 plugs of smooth and marshhay cordgrass per day to help stabilize and vegetate the bare marsh platforms that were created by the CWPPRA Goose Point/Point Platte Marsh Creation Project.

You can feel it in the air these days…those ideas for a crisp, clean, let’s tailgate green party. The Saints kick off the season Thursday, September 9th 7.30p against the Vikings at the Dome, which gives you plenty of time to get your tailgate down during pre-season.

St. Bernard Project (SBP) has decided to commemorate the 5th anniversary with special events that will reinvigorate its efforts and renew its commitment to its mission as well as the people of New Orleans. SBP will be focusing its efforts in the Lower 9th Ward by completing 5 homes in 5 days, but will also draw attention to St. Bernard Parish by running 24-hour builds on three local homes. SBP invites, encourages, and urges all supporters of the project and the rebuilding of New Orleans to join us for these events.