

NEWS
& EVENTS
Feb/March
Mardi Gras
Yard-of-the-Month


1036 Center
Kevin Hoffman

Kevin really dropped the mic with his
"Krewe du Old Arabi" Mardi Gras display!
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🎠Thanks to everyone for decorating for Mardi Gras ðŸŽ
Let the good times roll! See everyone on Lundi Gras!

For obvious reasons,
the January 22nd General Meeting
was canceled.​
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Next General Meeting
Wednesday, March 19th, 6 p.m.
at the Maumus Center
721 Friscoville, Arabi​
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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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information about Board & Officer elections coming up in May, opportunities to get involved through committees,
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news from around the neighborhood & the Parish
We also plan to host 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.
We 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

New flag!
Elves decorated,
we all sang,
and elves undecorated.


A healthy, hopeful 2025
to all!


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.

OANA Pickleballers

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


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!
click on the "MEMBERSHIP" tab
at the top of the page for details






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=