January Events at the New Orleans Public Library

 

January Events at the New Orleans Public Library

An Introduction to Genetics for the Genealogist: Consumer Genetic Testing and Reconciling History with Data

Understand consumer genetic testing with basic genetics concepts explained by Doctor Michelle Bell Boissiere, Ph.D., Head of Xavier University's Biology Department.

 

How and why did history and science blend to create the field "Genetic Genealogy"? Doctor Michelle Bell Boissiere, Ph.D., Head of Xavier University's Biology Department will present on basic genetics concepts to assist genealogists and non-scientists in the interpretation of consumer genetic testing such as 23andMe and AncestryDNA. She will provide an overview of her family history with a look at the questions answered and raised by genetic analysis in this Zoom webinar organized by New Orleans Catholic Cemeteries and hosted by the City Archives.

 

Saturday, January 15
11:00am - 12:00pm

 

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Yarn Arts Craft Circle

Share skills and techniques to learn from and with one another while working on your own yarn and thread arts projects. All ages are welcome.

 

Note: Registering for this program signs you up for the 1st Mondays. To sign up for the 3rd Mondays too, click here.

 

Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library.

 

Monday, January 03
2:00pm - 4:00pm

 

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Who Dun it? Mystery Book Club

Solve crimes together and discover “who dun it” on Zoom. Each month, a new selection will be unveiled. New members are always welcome.

 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Email Shelby at sgoddard@nolalibrary.org for information and if you’re new to the book club.

 

November's selection is Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie.

 

Visit catalog.nolalibrary.org to check out the upcoming selections. Books are usually available in multiple formats — print, e-audiobooks, and e-books.

 

The selection for January is Drive Your Plow Over The Bones Of The Dead by Olga Tokarczuk

 

Thursday, January 20
4:00pm - 5:30pm

 

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Occasionally, event dates and times change. To ensure you are viewing the most current event information, visit nolalibrary.org or contact the Library.

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Mental Health First Aid Monthly Newsletter

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For many, 2021 was another challenging year. With the loss of loved ones, physical illness, and economic and social disruption, the COVID-19 pandemic caused many of us to face stress, loneliness, anxiety and depression. But the new year is a chance for new opportunities, new goals and a fresh start. It comes as no surprise that more than one in four Americans are focusing their 2022 New Year’s resolutions on their mental wellbeing. As you celebrate with friends and loved ones and share in the hope of all the good to come, now is a great time to reflect on the past year and think about ways to prioritize and improve your mental wellbeing in the months ahead. In December, we shared tips from the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) curriculum to help you cope with loneliness and to support loved ones during and after the holiday season, and we shared information to prepare you for a healthy new year. As you transition into 2022, we hope you turn to MHFA as a guide to help you focus on your mental wellbeing. You can use your MHFA skills and knowledge to support a life devoted to wellbeing in yourself and those around you. We’re continuing to share daily information and tips on our blog and social media channels – follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram!     tMHFA Taught Me How to Take Care of My Own Mental Health teen Mental Health First Aider Ava Zapolski shares her mental health story and how teen Mental Health First Aid helped her take care of her own mental wellbeing and support her friends and peers in high school. Read more.     Prepare for a Healthy New Year with Mental Health First Aid A new year can provide us with hope and, more importantly, a desire to change. As we begin a new year, use tips from MHFA to create resolutions that are meaningful, realistic, and prioritize your mental wellbeing for the long-term. Read more.     Loneliness: How to Cope During the Holiday Season The holiday season can leave you vulnerable to feelings of loneliness and anxiety, negatively impacting your physical and mental wellbeing. Mental Health First Aid can help you cope with these feelings in a healthy way and #BeTheDifference for yourself and others who may be feeling alone this time of year. Read more.     How to Support a Loved One in Recovery During the Holidays The heightened atmosphere of the holidays combined with the increased presence of substances like alcohol can put a person in recovery for a mental health or substance use challenge at a higher risk of relapse. As a First Aider, knowing how to support loved can make a huge difference in their journey to recovery and mental wellbeing. Read more.     Sign up for National Council advocacy alerts and learn how you can take action to ensure equitable access to high-quality services, including Mental Health First Aid training. Take action when possible. This may include voting, spreading the word in your networks, or writing to your legislators.       Mental Health First-Aid Training Offered to Rural Virginians The Virginia Rural Health Association, in partnership with Recover Virginia/Recover Fest, will offer Mental Health First Aid training for rural Virginians. The Appalachian region of the state continues to see a spike in drug overdoses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more.     Williamson County, Tenn., Police Train to Respond to Mental Health Crises Law enforcement agencies in Williamson County, Tennessee, will provide the entire patrol force with Mental Health First Aid training to help officers recognize symptoms of mental illness and better respond to calls involving mental health crises. Read more.     Mental Health Awareness and Training Grant Funds MHFA Training The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) awarded a $625,000 Mental Health Awareness and Training grant to St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea, a not-for-profit hospital in Chelsea, Michigan. The grant will help provide Mental Health First Aid training to adults and teens in the community. Read more.     Thank you for choosing to #BeTheDifference, Mental Health First Aid USA

 

 

 

   

 

 

This Week at the Crescent City Farmers Market

 

Cheers to a Healthy New Year! | January 3, 2022

FRESH & LOCAL: Bring on the Brassicas! Brassica is the scientific name for the mustard and turnip family which includes kale, collards, mustard greens, radishes, watercress, rutabaga, arugula, kohlrabi, brussels sprouts, rape (the seed that canola oil is made of), cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, romanesco, turnips and bok choy. What a happy family and nearly all of these are available now at Crescent City Farmers Markets! Brassicas represent some of the oldest cultivated crops with farming roots that reach back over 10,000 years. These vegetables and greens prefer a cooler growing season so they’ll be with us through the winter and deep into spring. Check out Isabel’s Tamales and Produce, Monica’s Okra World, Fletcher Farm (new to the Tuesday market!), Indian Springs Farmers Association, Faust Farm, Joe Fekete Family Farm and more to fill up on healthy produce at any of our weekly markets that you and your family will love. We can also bring brassicas right to your front door: this season they feature prominently in our weekly Crescent City Farmers Market home delivery boxes, which you can order online through our partners Top Box Foods, where Market Match halves the price of the box for customers paying with SNAP.

PICKS OF THE WEEK: Starting 2022 Strong! At Market Umbrella, we are passionate about supporting New Orleans and our phenomenal food community. As a non-profit organization, we depend on donations to help provide weekly Crescent City Farmers Markets year-round. Even with a small staff and limited operating budget, our Crescent City Farmers Markets have a combined annual economic impact of over $11.7 million. While we are proud of that economic stimulus to the regional economy, we are equally interested in how our markets and programs also positively impact nutrition, mental health, food security, environmental sustainability, and civic engagement. Donor support helps us be able to operate a variety of crucial programs that incubate small local businesses and support food access in our community, and thanks to our donors we raised over $17,000 during our end of year campaign, helping us start 2022 strong! If you have donated to Market Umbrella’s end of year campaign, thank you SO MUCH! If you would still like to make a donation, you can visit our website or text CCFM to 44-321 to donate today!

Turn your RESOLUTIONS into REAL SOLUTIONS Start with small changes Instead of a diet overhaul, make small changes to what you eat and drink that will work for you now and in the future. Take one day at a time Sometimes things don’t go as planned, even with the best of intentions. If you miss one day or one milestone for your goal, don’t give up! Be active your way Pick activities you enjoy! If you focus on having fun or learning a new skill that interests you, you will be more likely to stick with it. Team up Find a friend with similar goals—swap healthy recipes and be active together. Staying on track is easier with support and a cheerleader. Celebrate successes Think of each change as a “win” as you build positive habits and find ways to reach your goals. Reward yourself−you’ve earned it!

Get Healthy with a Dry January When you've had your fair share of eggnog and sipped the last of the New Year’s bubbly, you might need a break from alcohol after all the holiday celebrations. You can shift gears and roll into the new year by celebrating Dry January. During Dry January people chose to not partake in alcohol consumption for the entire month. Laying off the alcohol for a month has some major health benefits that will have you feeling your best and brightest for the year to come. Alcohol consumption can disrupt sleep, impair the immune system, and lead to bloating and weight gain. Break the alcohol habit and find a replacement beverage to sip. We suggest checking out Gingerbooch Fermentables at our Tuesday Uptown market. Luke Sirinides created his signature Gingerbooch, kombucha and ginger beer fermented together, with a twist of lemon. His probiotic lemonade is a delicious and healthy drink substitute for booze that will help make Dry January a breeze. Your gut bacteria will love you!

VENDOR OF THE WEEK: Také Box NOLA A warm welcome to Také Box NOLA! Joining the market this past December, duo Caroline and Kyle have been producing gourmet mushroom grow boxes from spore to mycelial block with all organic material right here in New Orleans. Their mushroom grow boxes are essentially a pre-colonized mushroom fruiting block, made from organic rye grain, hay, and hardwood sawdust. All you need to do is apply a little water and watch this beautiful block turn into a blossom of ready to cook, gourmet mushrooms. Také Box currently offers a variety of oyster and lion’s mane mushrooms, and come later this month, king trumpet and shitake boxes. Not only do these boxes provide you with delicious, organic, gourmet mushrooms, but all boxes are silkscreen printed with original textile designed by Caroline herself, making it a beautiful addition to any countertop. Find these distinctive mushroom grow kits and the two fun creators behind it at most of our markets throughout the week!

RECIPES OF THE WEEK: Caramelized Broccoli with Garlic This simple broccoli recipe will have you falling in love with veggies. The slow caramelization brings out a sweetness to broccoli that you might not have known existed. What’s your favorite dish to make after visiting the Crescent City Farmers Market? Share your recipes with us on Instagram or Facebook and it might be featured in our weekly newsletter!

MARKETS THIS WEEK: TUESDAY UPTOWN WALK UP Tuesday, January 4, 2022 8 am - 12 pm Uptown Square 200 Broadway St. near the River CCFM BOX DELIVERY through Top Box Foods Tuesday, January 4, 2022 Order Tuesday through Friday for home delivery the following Tuesday THURSDAY MID-CITY WALK UP Thursday, January 6, 2022 3 pm - 7 pm Lafitte Greenway Plaza 3200 Lafitte Ave. at the Bayou SUNDAY CITY PARK NOW OFFERING WALK UP SALES ALL DAY, WITH A CURBSIDE PICKUP OPTION! Sunday, January 9, 2022 8:00 am - 12 pm Tad Gormley Stadium Marconi @ Navarre

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