It’s time to volunteer again! One of our most popular and well-attended activities as a group has been working with the Second Harvest organization where we sort and box donated food for families in need in New Orleans and the surrounding parishes. We are thankful for the efforts of NOSHA member Glenn Pearl who has been our contact person, setting up our volunteer shifts and keeping us involved. In addition to RSVP'ing here, please sign up for the shift at [...]

Louisiana’s legislature has online tools that make it easy for citizens to look up legislation, find out who writes, sponsors and votes for legislation, and even watch public hearings. This workshop will teach you how to use the website to keep up with legislative proceedings and hold your legislators accountable. Join us in person or online for this LIVE webinar. To RSVP or ask questions: ncjwgno@gmail.com To join the webinar, email louisianaspa@gmail.com for instructions. ** Please note: this is a [...]

This has become an enjoyable social activity organized by NOSHA board member William Gautreaux. Bring your enthusiasm, your topics and your willingness to listen to your freethinking friends! "Fika", a valued social institution in Sweden, means taking a regular break to enjoy refreshments with your friends or colleagues. It's a great chance to visit with like-minded folks and discuss what is on everyone's mind.

You are invited to the “CAN'T GET NO RESPECT” House Concert Series at NOHSA members Dave and Joyce's to enjoy the sounds of musician, Gina Forsyth (https://www.ginaforsyth.com/). Suggested donation: $10 Door's open at 4:30pm. Her first set will start at 5:30pm. IT'S A POT LUCK, so please bring something light to share! We will provide assorted beer, soft drinks, and finger foods. For more info, email born2step@gmail.com or call 504-957-9290. NOTE: Please note that this event is held at a [...]

Author Nathaniel Rich will be in conversation with WWNO Coastal Desk reporter Tegan Wendland about his new book, "Losing Earth: A Recent History". By 1979, we knew nearly everything we understand today about climate change—including how to stop it. Over the next decade, a handful of scientists, politicians, and strategists, led by two unlikely heroes, risked their careers in a desperate, escalating campaign to convince the world to act before it was too late. Losing Earth is their story, and [...]

It's time to return to the Westbank for some Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine! You can check out their menu here: https://www.ninerosesrestaurant.com/ *** As a courtesy to the restaurant and the other attendees, please update your status if something changes and you cannot attend (so we will not be waiting for someone who will never show up!)***

This year’s NOSHA “field trip” is a French Quarter tour provided by NOSHA member Dave Thomas who is a professional New Orleans tour guide. As has been our practice over the past two years, the field trip will take the place of our April program, so we will NOT have a program in Metairie at the Jefferson Library this month. There are a limited number of spaces available for each date, so please make your choice from the following: Saturday, [...]

Join the Unholy Bowlers to contribute to the success of the New Orleans Abortion fund. For the seventh year in a row, NOAF supporters are raising funds, engaging with their networks, and busting barriers to abortion care. We're switching venues this year, but we still want to see your team spirit, your energy for reproductive health, and your kickass costumes. Registration and information: bowl.nnaf.org/NOAF19 $25 to register to attend, free for "virtual fundraisers" (people who can't attend but want to [...]

Well, we have to see this one! In the battle for justice and equality, the Satanic Temple is putting up a hell of a fight. The devil’s work is never done. Documentary95 minutes Read more and watch the trailer here- https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/hail_satan ** You can buy your ticket ahead of time via their website- http://www.thebroadtheater.com/