Battling Autism And ADHD With Play
KidSense sensory playgrounds help kids focus, By Kaisja Clark
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WDSU TV…New Orleans local NBC affiliate, May, 2009
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This year’s Lagniappe area of the 3 day long Fourth of July seafood fest will entirely benefit KidSense.
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Special Playgrounds That Make Sense: The KidSense Project
Inside Northside, January-February 2009. read the full article here »

The importance of play: part three
Exceptional Parent, The ,  Feb, 2009, BNet, read the full article here »

KidSense is recognized as developing Nation's first public-school motor sensory yard
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Times-Picayune talks KidSense
December 3, 2008, read the full article here »

Ground Broken, Promises Delivered
Soaring Eagle Newsletter covers the groundbreaking of th enew sensory year
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What a day to give thanks!
Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2008
We have much to be thankful for!  WWL TV news clip captures heavy equipment in action
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Groundbreaking Video
November 20, 2008…Golden sunshine and golden shovels!  Abbreviated video clip of official groundbreaking ceremony with Mandeville Mayor Eddie Price and City Councilman Jerry Coogan in attendance see the video here »

KidSense now has official sparkle!
Joining the KidSense sponsor team is one of New Orleans’ favorite jewelers, internationally recognized gemologist, former radio show host, and healer of hearts - Anne Dale, founder of Jeweler for a Cause™. read the full article»

OFF AND RUNNING
"Students who have trouble focusing get a sensory jolt before class by exercising." Featured article in the Times-Picayune on September 10th. Written by Kia Hall Hayes. read the full article»

Lights, Camera, ACTION!
In August, 2008, Power Plant Productions, winner of the prestigious Telly award for their work in commercial television, began building and producing a "Community Awareness Video" for KidSense!  Yep, Chief Editor Jim Land is putting us in pictures! read more »

Job Well Done!
Our congratulations and heartfelt thanks go to two of our new sponsors, the Mandeville Seafood Festival and the Rivershack Run!  Both July events were fully loaded with record turn-out – excellent news for south Louisiana’s hottest time of the year for outdoor venues.

30 Year Anniversary
The Mandeville Seafood Fest celebrated its 30th year by moving its locale to the sprawling Fontainebleau State Park.  And what a great move it was!  Record crowds of thousands put a temporary delay on the shuttle bus system, connecting fest goers from Pelican Park to the beach-side park.  Within hours, however, more shuttles were brought in and ironed out any bulges from the burgeoning crowds.  Nothing could be done, however, about the bulges resulting from all that delicious seafood - but that’s another story.  Two stages of incredible entertainment, as well as a children’s tent and comedians’ corner were just tidbits of all that the Fest offered this year.  Keep your schedule open for Fourth of July weekend in 2009 – this is one “party with a purpose” you will not want to miss.

Rivershack - Love Shack
The New Orleans Track club again hosted its annual Rivershack Run on the green banks of the Mississippi River, and despite the warmth of a late July evening, nearly 900 runners and fun-walkers laced up and participated in this sunset-to-stars race.  Rockabilly-blues whanged from the Rivershack Tavern, while post-race, the runners refueled on red beans-n- rice, fruit, pizza, and cold libations.  With such an enormous turnout for a steamy July run, organizers are planning to do a move of their own – next year’s Rivershack Run will be hosted at the end of September when evening temperatures begin to think like autumn.  Or for what passes as autumn in New Orleans!  We will be livin’ large on the levee – plan on it!

Other “Fun” Raising News
Stay tuned for details about the annual Angels on Earth Foundation golf tournament to be held in October.  This event, traditionally held on the gorgeous tree lined course at Abita Country Club, is a favorite for scratch - and just scratchy - golfers alike.  Be ready for the infamous 13th hole!  This Las Vegas style stop is worth practicing your drives for...because what happens in Vegas…you know.

Have a terrific summer’s end, and check back with us soon!
-Your Friends at KidSense