[StBernard] LouisianaRebuilds.info Weekly Alert: City Council Meetings Online, Homebuyer Training, Tax Amnesty, more

[Westley Annis]

Watch City Council Meetings Online 


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The New Orleans City Council now offers free, real-time videos of council meetings as well as a searchable archive of prior meetings and a separate video feed for live emergency broadcasts from City Hall. Find this and other local government resources in our Local Services <http://www.mailboto.com/cgi-bin/uls/uls.cgi?ako=DXjsXsOvjXWjYpXWaOXOsWX>  section. 



NORD Fall Schedule Announced 


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The Schedule of NORD youth programs for the fall has been announced. Find links to NORD programs and other activities for kids in our Childcare/Youth Activities <http://www.mailboto.com/cgi-bin/uls/uls.cgi?ako=DXjsXsOvjXWjYpXWajXOsWX>  section. 



First Time Homebuyer Training 


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Find a wealth of resources for first time homebuyers - including loan programs, workshops, and more - in our Buy a House <http://www.mailboto.com/cgi-bin/uls/uls.cgi?ako=DXjsXsOvjXWjYpXWaWXOsWX>  section under "Homebuyer Training Programs." 



Tax Amnesty Program 


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The City of New Orleans is launching a sales tax amnesty program that will allow businesses to pay all unpaid overdue sales taxes without penalty and with a 50 percent reduction in interest. The program will be offered October 1 through December 4. Find out more in our Business Assistance <http://www.mailboto.com/cgi-bin/uls/uls.cgi?ako=DXjsXsOvjXWjYpXWapXOsWX>  section. The State of Louisiana is also offering a tax amnesty program for residents. The deadline is October 31. Find out more in our Taxes <http://www.mailboto.com/cgi-bin/uls/uls.cgi?ako=DXjsXsOvjXWjYpXWaYXOsWX> section. 



Free Computer Classes at the Community Center of St. Bernard 


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The Community Center of St Bernard, 1107 LeBeau St, Arabi, is offering free computer classes for local residents beginning September 22, 2009. Find out more information here <http://www.mailboto.com/cgi-bin/uls/uls.cgi?ako=DXjsXsOvjXWjYpXWaaXOsWX> .


Upcoming Events

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September 10: LSBDC Seminar - 5 Steps to Secure Financing <http://www.mailboto.com/cgi-bin/uls/uls.cgi?ako=DXjsXsOvjXWjYpXWakXOsWX>  

September 11-12: 2nd Annual Louisiana Charter Schools Conference <http://www.mailboto.com/cgi-bin/uls/uls.cgi?ako=DXjsXsOvjXWjYpXWkvXOsWX>  

September 12: Health and Community Fair <http://www.mailboto.com/cgi-bin/uls/uls.cgi?ako=DXjsXsOvjXWjYpXWksXOsWX>  

September 12: Alternative Jobs and Resources Fair <http://www.mailboto.com/cgi-bin/uls/uls.cgi?ako=DXjsXsOvjXWjYpXWkDXOsWX>  

September 13: Solar Tax Credits and Local Energy Efficiency Policy Developments <http://www.mailboto.com/cgi-bin/uls/uls.cgi?ako=DXjsXsOvjXWjYpXWkOXOsWX>  

September 17: Build Now TALKS: How to Elevate Your Home - Information and Funding Sources for New and Existing Homes <http://www.mailboto.com/cgi-bin/uls/uls.cgi?ako=DXjsXsOvjXWjYpXWkjXOsWX>  

September 19: Homeownership Preservation Fair <http://www.mailboto.com/cgi-bin/uls/uls.cgi?ako=DXjsXsOvjXWjYpXWkWXOsWX>  

October 2-3: Rebuilding Together Local Build <http://www.mailboto.com/cgi-bin/uls/uls.cgi?ako=DXjsXsOvjXWjYpXWkpXOsWX>  

October 9-10: Rebuilding Together Local Build <http://www.mailboto.com/cgi-bin/uls/uls.cgi?ako=DXjsXsOvjXWjYpXWkYXOsWX>  

October 10-11: Gentilly Fest <http://www.mailboto.com/cgi-bin/uls/uls.cgi?ako=DXjsXsOvjXWjYpXWkaXOsWX>  

October 14: Harrison Avenue Marketplace <http://www.mailboto.com/cgi-bin/uls/uls.cgi?ako=DXjsXsOvjXWjYpXWkkXOsWX>