Four People were arrested today, in New Orleans, for protesting a meeting of the American Petroleum Institute. They are being charged with criminal trespassing, despite there being no signs stating that they were not allowed, the meeting was public, when asked to leave they complied. A Louisiana state police officer manhandled several people inside and blocked their vehicle outside, keeping them from leaving, before finally identifying himself as a police officer.

Donations for bond and legal fees can be made through:
https://www.wepay.com/donations/ots-jail-support

Livestreams of the arrests can be found here:
http://bambuser.com/v/3150179
http://bambuser.com/v/3150191
http://bambuser.com/v/3150220

We just learned about this parade from the Gulf Future Facebook page! Expect us!

Date: Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Location: Bayou St. John, under the trees at Orleans and Moss St. with a parade at 12:15 pm down Bayou St. John to the Bayou Beer Garden, 326 North Jefferson Davis Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70119.

Hands Across the Sand is a national day of unity where people are coming together to raise awareness about the consequences of offshore drilling. At noon, members of the community will join hands in solidarity to protect the Gulf of Mexico from unsafe oil and gas drilling and promote a clean energy economy for the Coast.

Folks are encouraged to walk, bike, kayak or canoe to get there without using oil. Bring an instrument or noise maker for the parade.


Sponsoring organizations: Gulf Restoration Network, Gulf Future, Sierra Club, Global Green, VAYLA and Louisiana Bucket Brigade

www.handsacrossthesand.org 

We've been seeing these flyers around town, and here are the details from the Louisiana Bucket Brigade's Facebook Event!

Join us for the first annual Louisiana Bucket Brigade Dance-A-Thon!

August 25th 2 pm to 2 am
Cafe Istanbul - 2372 St. Claude Avenue

GREAT PRIZES -- STOOGES BRASS BAND -- DANCE LESSONS -- GAMES

All proceeds benefit the Bucket Brigade’s fight for clean air and healthier communities.

SIGN UP NOW! Register as a team, couple or individual, win prizes, dance, dance, dance!! www.LABBDanceAThon.org 

How it works:

> Sign up here: www.LABBDanceAThon.org .
> Dance as a team, individual or couple. Dance the entire time or take turns dancing.
> Collect pledges for the cause ($45 minimum per dancer).
> Win great prizes! Best dancing, best costume, most money raised, door prizes every hour.
> Free dance lessons: Swing, Salsa, Hip-hop, Brazilian, Cajun-Zydeco, Belly Dancing, Second line and more!
> Great local food to keep up your energy!
> Beginners or experienced dancers welcome!
> Little feet 12 and under too! ($30 minimum per dancer).


Join us! Sign up NOW.

Contact kristen@labucketbrigade.org.