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🌱 Patch AM: How your tossed-out tree can help rebuild New Orleans marshes

And check out BASS FACE Holiday Party on the New Orleans Patch calendar

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Good morning New Orleans! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How your tossed-out tree can help rebuild New Orleans marshes
  • Is New Orleans finally catching up on abandoned cars on your block?
  • Did you spot this eerie ‘white rainbow’ over the New Orleans lakefront?

Also on today's calendar: Courtyard Cocktails: A Happy Hour Mixology Class and 9 more events.

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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Laurel B.!

Today's riddle: How many sheep does it take to make a sweater? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Find out what's happening in New Orleansfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Fog in the a.m.; partly sunny, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Sunday: Fog in the a.m.; partly sunny, temps: high: 79, low: 56.
  • Monday: Cooler; a shower in the a.m., with a high of 62 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Help boost New Orleans-area marshes by recycling Christmas trees. See these pick-up instructions. (nola.com) — New Orleans and nearby parishes are gearing up to collect thousands of Christmas trees in early January to help restore marshes in Bayou Sauvage and Lafitte. City residents get curbside pickup Jan. 5–9, with special rules for the French Quarter and Downtown, while Jefferson Parish offers both curbside and drop-off options plus a Jan. 24 volunteer marsh project.
   

2. New Orleans 3-1-1 data shows improvement on abandoned vehicle complaints (fox8live.com) — New Orleans has cut its backlog of abandoned vehicle complaints, with about 3,000 of 7,447 3-1-1 requests still pending, compared to 4,700 a year ago. Residents on Kerlerec Street say abandoned cars remain an eyesore, while the city cites new staff and contracts to speed removals and auctions.
   

3. Fogbow amazes locals near New Orleans lakefront during Christmas stroll (wwltv.com) — Some New Orleanians strolling along the lakefront over Christmas were treated to a rare “fogbow,” a ghostly white arc that looks like a pale rainbow. Meteorologists explain it forms when sunlight passes through tiny fog droplets, and WWL is inviting locals to share any photos they captured.
   

4. Grassroots volunteer group helps feed families during Operatation Catahoula Crunch (fox8live.com) — A small volunteer group called Ángeles de NOLA is crisscrossing the New Orleans metro area, including New Orleans East, delivering food, toiletries, and toys to immigrant families afraid to leave home during a federal immigration sweep. Working out of a Metairie warehouse and fueled by donations, the all-volunteer team has already helped hundreds of families and plans to continue daily as long as support lasts.
   

5. Landry discusses Greenland envoy role as Trump eyes territorial acquisition (fox8live.com) — From New Orleans, Gov. Jeff Landry is explaining his new role as President Trump’s special envoy to Greenland, where he says he’ll discuss quality of life and opportunities with residents. A Dillard University analyst notes Trump’s long-standing interest in the mineral-rich island and calls Landry an unusual choice, since governors rarely serve in such foreign policy roles.
   

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    Saturday December 27
  • BASS FACE Holiday Party
    The Rabbit Hole, 1228 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans
    10:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Just put food out at Louisiana Pizza Kitchen Uptown.
    If you or someone you know needs a meal today, please pass by and grab a box. Happy Holidays to all my neighbors in the Riverbend. (Nextdoor Carrollton Riverbend)
  • FOUND DOG 🎄🎄🎄
    Found this little guy running unleashed without a collar off of Decatur - hit me up if you know him! (Nextdoor French Quarter)
  • Churchill Downs Inc. posted a job opening for Guest Service Clerk in New Orleans. Apply here.
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Cart Attendant in New Orleans. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Orleans here.

Ok New Orleans! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I have no idea. I didn’t even know sheep could knit.
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