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The temperatures are rising and our arts program has been on fire! Here’s a recap of all that’s been accomplished over the last 30 days along with a preview of what's next. KIDZ FEST It was a beautiful turnout for the annual Kidz Fest at the Scotlandville Community Park. Walls Project staff members from Public Arts and Baton Roots teams were on site facilitating a community mural for the little ones, giving away fresh produce from our Howell Park farm, and demonstrating Geaux Get Healthy recipes through a live demonstration by Chef Traci Vincent. KEY ACADEMY Murals are underway at the Louisiana Key Academy, 3172 Government Street. The tuition-free, public charter school serves 1st through 8th grade students with dyslexia. The murals, located in the student courtyard, were produced by teams of 6th-8th grade students with the assistance of the Walls Project team and artist Skinny Dope. Utilizing the Walls STEAM curriculum, students were engaged after school in the measurement, scale, and project management of their designs. We all know how important art can be for young minds, and how important our growing art industry is to the capital, so we’re always happy when we can assist in building up the next generation of creative leaders. 13TH AMENDMENT We all received education on Saturday, June 4 thanks to a special visit from Akeil Robertson, as part of the End the Exception campaign. A formerly-incarcerated artist himself, Akeil is the leader of the Philadelphia Mural Arts Re-entry program. Participants got the chance to create t-shirts and create a mural painted on parachute cloth that will be installed at the Walls Project Headquarters. The technique will become a hallmark of our community mural engagements in 2023. SALVATION ARMY A dedication ceremony was held on Tuesday, June 14 for the new courtyard mural located at the Salvation Army headquarters on Airline Hwy. Major Don Tekautz commissioned the mural displaying “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” as a positive reminder to his staff, their clients, and the corps members who work diligently each day to coordinate services for the city's many housing insecure residents. The mural was completed by our own Morgan Udoh! She completed the 13 x 80 ft wall during some of the hottest days of the year and was assisted by the fabulous Walls Project regular, Skinny Dope. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Mark your calendar because we have plenty of painting opportunities coming up during the month of July. Every Saturday during July, we will be helping our friends at BREC celebrate their 75th anniversary and we’re doing it with paint, of course! Our team will be out at a different BREC park located in the Baton Rouge metro area and the public is invited to participate. Check back with our events calendar for locations. On Saturday, July 23, we would love to see you all out at the Louisiana Key Academy, 3172 Government Street, for the second portion of our playground placemaking installation. Our team will be there from 8 a.m. until noon. All you have to do is come by and we’ll tell you what to do from there. You don’t need to be an artist and you don’t need to register to participate. Kids are also welcome, so bring the whole family with you. Oh, and don’t forget to tell your friends. DONATIONS NEEDED(?) If you haven’t had a chance to come by and see our new Little Art Library, then add that to your list of things to do. This is the first of its kind in the city and we hope to create more in the near future. The concept is simple - drop off what you don’t need and take what you do need! The purpose is to create a free resource for artists to gain new supplies and information. The library is stocked with books as well as supplies. If you’re on Facebook, join the group to learn more!

When you grow your own food, meal options are endless. This summer, we’re keeping our dishes light, fresh and nourishing. Okra, eggplants and peppers will be ready to harvest this month at Baton Roots. Here are some recipes to experiment with the fresh, community-grown produce. Want to help us grow more veggies? Join us at the farm at the next Sow Good Saturday on July 2 from 10 am - 12 pm . Register here . Summer recipes to make with Baton Roots produce Bell pepper salad Stay cool with a light and fresh sweet bell pepper salad . This recipe includes sweet bell peppers, cucumbers, fresh herbs, red onion, garlic, salt, pepper, a hint of sugar and lemon juice. It can be a refreshing appetizer for a barbecue or a light summer lunch. Eggplant and pepper pasta You can’t go wrong with pasta and peppers. Plus, eggplants? That’s a yes for me. This veggie pasta dish can be served warm, cold or room temperature. The eggplant with roasted pepper pasta is made with red bell peppers, olive oil, eggplants, garlic, salt and pepper, curly pasta, mozzarella, red-wine vinegar and fresh herbs. This recipe is quick to make and vegetarian-friendly, a win-win. Mango habanero salsa Wow your friends by bringing a homemade mango habanero salsa to your next party or taco night. This simple, yet tasty salsa is the perfect summer dip. It includes diced mango, a habanero pepper, red onion, tomatillos, fresh cilantro, lime juice, olive oil and salt and pepper. Pair it with your favorite chips, tacos or eat it on its own. Okra and chickpeas with tomato sauce Want a healthy, quick and easy-to-make meal? Try this dish: Okra and chickpeas in fresh tomato sauce . It can be served on its own or with a side of fish, grilled chicken or rice. It includes okra, chickpeas, olive oil, yellow onion, garlic, tomatoes, herbs and spices.

Teenagers and adults from all walks of life participate in our Futures Fund programs. Whether they want to pursue a career in technology or gain a new skill, each Tech Academy and Coding Boot Camp student has a bright and unique future ahead of them. This month, we caught up with Futures Fund Tech Academy alumna Kelsie Tillage. In 2022, Kelsie earned the honorable Gold Medal Congressional Award. The prestigious accolade, awarded by the US Congress, is the highest honor a youth civilian can achieve through the US Senate and House of Representatives. The award recognizes initiative, service, and achievement in youth ages 14-24. Kelsie is one of Louisiana’s first high school students to receive the gold medal award. Below she shares about her latest award, her time with Futures Fund and her plans for the future. Tell me about your time with Futures Fund… I spent three sessions at Futures Fund in the photography program. How did Futures Fund help you in developing your skills? The instructors were so knowledgeable and taught us about real-world skills. They taught about color, focus, how to capture moments, why and how often to take pictures. They also talked about their experience as professional photographers and if we wanted to take our skills to a paid level, that it’s possible. But the one thing I really developed was a perspective in life and that there’s simple beauty all around us. What have you been working on since Futures Fund? Besides being a high school student and taking dual enrollment classes, I play club and high school volleyball, hold leadership positions and volunteer in my community. I have launched an essay contest to publish an anthology, “UnPopular Opinions – The Other Side”. More information can be found on my website at www.kelsieania.com . I was inspired by being published in an anthology and love the idea of providing an outlet for others to express their opinions. Tell me about winning the Gold Medal Congressional award... I’m still trying to process that it happened. It is such an honor to receive an award that is a result of all of my hard work while in high school. It’s the highest honor for a civilian youth given by the US Senate and Congress. Also, only a few high schoolers in Louisiana have achieved the Gold Medal since its inception in 1979. What were you awarded for? My Gold Medal level [was awarded for having] over 400 volunteer service hours, 200 personal development hours, 200 physical fitness hours and 5 days of exploration. What are your career goals? In all honesty, I’m still trying to figure it out. I’m applying to college this Fall to various universities. I love working with kids and have a passion for reading. Why are access to technology and STEM skills so important? The future is driven by technology and I feel Future Funds provides a vehicle open to students who may not have those opportunities. Although STEM is not my interest, I value its importance and programming.

After a decade of community impact, The Walls Project is celebrating its 10th Anniversary through a series of summer events starting on June 24th, 2022. Kicking it off will be the unveiling of our 3-year Strategic Plan on the 4th floor of the River Center Library overlooking Downtown BR where it all started. The event will feature community leaders from the past 10 years, concluding with a very special announcement to the Walls family. Time & Location Jun 24, 12:00 PM – Jun 24, 2:00 PM River Center Branch Library (4th Floor) 250 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, USA https://www.ebrpl.com/LocationsandHours/rcb.html Become a Walls Insider to join the movement and get invited to our 10 Year Finale Season of 'X’ event on 8/05 at a secret location in Baton Rouge.

Grief is an emotion that we will all face at various moments in our life, but not all of us are presented with the resources needed to successfully navigate through those emotions. Given that we have all experienced a heightened level of grief and sorrow during the pandemic, OneRouge devoted its Week 80 call to the topic. Edie Couvillion was the first speaker. It was her first experience with OneRouge and she spoke about her organization, Maddie’s Footprints. The organization is based out of Lafayette but is expanding to Baton Rouge. They will be absorbing the organization Anna’s Grace, which has a mission similar to Maddie’s Footprints. Both organizations docs on working with families experiencing a stillbirth. “Funeral homes are a business,” Couvillion said during the call. “We want to make sure no one gets taken advantage of so they can focus on their grief.” Jason Dyke spoke next and has a similar mission with his organization Carson’s Village. “I started a nonprofit in 2017 after I lost my 11-year-old son,” Dyke explained. “When Carson passed, I couldn’t find any resources to help us walk through the process. I had friends who helped us and I realized how fortunate we were to have that village, but I realize that not everyone has that village.” Not having a place to turn is where the third speaker, Tonja MIles, focuses her efforts. As a suicide survivor and a veteran, she says she wakes up every day with a mission. “Grieving is a process,” she says. “Having these spaces to do it in a healthy way is important. We’ve had a lot of loss this year. Not only loss of life, but also the hurricanes. “There are two questions you can ask people,” she added, “where does it hurt and how can I help? It’s okay to not be okay.” The call was an enlightening moment regarding the need to allow others to work through emotions. If you would like to be part of the weekly OneRouge Coalition call, CLICK HERE.

With the close of spring and the beginning of summer, we celebrate the conclusion of our programs' spring semesters. Both Baton Roots and Futures Fund held Capstone events on May 7th to showcase what their semesters' students were able to learn (and grow). Baton Roots: Hustle & Grow (Serving Glen Oaks High, Istrouma High, and Capital High) Students, families, & community members gathered at the Baton Roots Community Farm at Howell Park to celebrate this year's Hustle & Grow Student Farmers. Hustle & Grow Student Farmers were presented with a certificate of achievement and bouquets of flowers from the pollinator rows at Hustle & Grow school gardens. Student Farmers and Baton Roots staff sold produce from the Hustle & Grow school gardens in a pay-what-you-can produce stand. This model allows students to learn the entrepreneurial side of urban agriculture while keeping food accessible to the community. All proceeds from the stand support school gardens and educational programs. Alongside these festivities was the Baton Roots monthly event Sow Good Saturday. Sow Good Saturday takes place on the first Saturday of each month and includes a garden workshop/activity, a free movement class, and a cooking demonstration/tasting. This month, community members harvested potatoes in a workshop about spring harvesting, then attended an exercise class led by personal wellness coach Brittney LaSha. Afterward, Chef Traci and the American Heart Association cooked up Baton Roots vegetables into a Mediterranean stir fry for all to try! Futures Fund: Tech Academy Photos by Kennedy Morgan, Futures Fund Photography Mentor Having been virtual since 2020, Futures Fund Tech Academy was excited to return in person to Southern University in March 2022. Still remaining hybrid, the program looked to build the youth community network, primarily by empowering its youth Mentors to take control over various aspects of the program, including building and running the capstone end-of-semester event. This capstone event showcased representatives from each level of Coding for the Web and our Photography programs. After speaking about their experiences, youth and families were guided to classrooms to see presentations by each student. These presentations vary by level and course but emulate the skills they learned throughout the semester. Photography trainees held a gallery of their photographs, while Coding trainees shared the websites they built over the 10 weeks of training. Futures Fund Tech Academy also had a special guest performance by New Orleans rapper Alfred Banks. This engaging performance wrapped up the event with high energy and excitement for the upcoming fall semester. See below for this semester's work by the Tech Academy's Youth Photographers:

There’s something special about getting your hands dirty and feeling nature’s creations at your fingertips. Whether it’s the reward of growing a vegetable from a seed to an edible plant or deeply breathing in the fragrant scent of fresh flowers, gardening is beneficial for the mind, body, and soul. This May, for Mental Health Awareness Month, we went to Baton Roots, our community farm, to hear from the farm manager and volunteers about how gardening is beneficial to their mental health. Soil releases feel-good neurotransmitters Did you know that bacteria found in soil can activate brain cells that produce serotonin? Serotonin is a chemical messenger that impacts brain cells related to mood, sexual desire and function, appetite, sleep, memory and learning, temperature regulation, and some social behavior. No wonder playing in the dirt can be a fun way to de-stress. And it’s not just researchers who believe this. Farm volunteers say so too. “I have been needing to get out of the house and wanting to get involved with the community more,” Sow Good Saturday volunteer Taylor Anderson says. “So I enjoyed being here and getting to meet new people and harvest potatoes. There’s a dopamine hit you get from doing something new, exercising, and being one with nature. I am hot, sweaty, and tired, but it was worth it in the end.” Growing is a grounding practice that requires being present In a modern, fast-paced world where multitasking is normalized, the ability to focus on one task at a time and be fully present can feel like a challenge. Growing requires patience, care, and undivided attention. It’s a practice that slows you down and roots you in the present moment. “I feel more at peace with my day-to-day and overall general work/life balance because I have a job that energizes me,” farm manager Hannah Wascomb says. “And being outside does wonders for my mental health.” Plants have holistic benefits for the body Plants are all-around good for the environment and its inhabitants. Plants can produce oxygen, resulting in easier breathing, they can be used as ailments and natural remedies, and nourish our bodies with vitamins and nutrients. “Eating healthy is a part of your mental health. If you eat good, you feel good,” Sow Good Saturday volunteer Monica Weston says. But there’s more to plants than just consuming them. Even viewing them has benefits. In a Japanese study , simply viewing plants altered EEG (a test that detects abnormalities in brain waves) recordings and reduced stress, fear, anger, and sadness, as well as reducing blood pressure, pulse rate, and muscle tension. So, the takeaway? Go look at some plants for a natural cheer-up. Farming allows you to eat the fruits of your labor At Baton Roots, volunteers and community members harvest fresh produce and wildflowers at the farm. Vegetables like potatoes, green onions, and snap peas aren’t ready overnight, but when they are, it’s a celebration. Everyone in the community benefits when we take the time to plant seeds and water them as they grow. “I have more hope in my ability to affect positive change for the community especially when I’m doing something so tangible like farming,” Wascomb says. Walls Project challenges you to go outside today. Spend time with nature. Take a moment of pause for your mental health. If you don’t want to do it alone, join us. Volunteer with Baton Roots by registering here .

“Art Therapy” has become the new buzzword to throw around and for good reason. Art, in all its forms, has the ability to lessen the sting of trauma through storytelling, create connections with community members dealing with similar mental health disparities, and contribute to strategic healing when paired with the support of licensed mental health professionals. But what IS Art Therapy? The American Art Therapy Association defines it as “an integrative mental health and human services profession that enriches the lives of individuals, families, and communities through active art-making, creative process, applied psychological theory, and human experience within a psychotherapeutic relationship.” This tool for personal and relational healing goals can be leveraged as a creative intervention for our veteran, justice-involved, and LGBTQIA populations, among many other applications. In Baton Rouge, many organizations are dipping their toes into the important work of transforming mental health outcomes through primarily visual arts. Art therapy as a professional practice requires a master's degree and hours of practicum experience in the creative process, clinical internship, and studio art pedagogy. While the industry is still budding in Louisiana, there are many community organizations that are leveraging art therapy themes and practices to better support the socio-cultural needs of our neighbors. Here in the capital region, art therapy takes many forms in personal and public practice. Read below about a few licensed practitioners and lay organizations utilizing art therapy to heal the Red Stick one creative engagement at a time. Tiffanie Brumfield, MA, ATR-BC, Jefferson Oaks Behavioral Health Jefferson Oaks is an accredited program that provides a direct service to those who suffer from a variety of mental health issues. Their goal is to provide patients with the structure and necessary tools for stabilization and continued personal growth. Jefferson Oaks believes that each patient can achieve a more productive and enjoyable life. Their programs are designed with flexibility so that each patient is given a customized treatment plan to meet his/her specific area of need. Treatment approaches combine several therapeutic techniques including experiential work, didactic and psychotherapeutic. Treatment groups address the following areas of need: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Substance Abuse, Bi-Polar, Grief/Loss, Mood Disorder, Self Esteem, Somatic Disorders, Eating Disorders, and Addictions. Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, Healing Arts Installation The therapeutic potential of visual art to stimulate healing is well documented in research, and the elements of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center's Healing Arts program provide relief from the anxiety and pain of illness, offering inspiration to courageous patients and their loved ones. The artwork displayed throughout the Cancer Center was created by regional artists and is designed to present beauty for patients and other guests. Healing Arts also complements our comprehensive treatment programs and includes a patient component where survivors participate in art projects to promote healing and well-being. Chelsea Borruano, You Are Not Alone Project The You Aren’t Alone Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to forming a network of ongoing support for mental health and wellness in Baton Rouge and beyond so that no one ever has to feel alone. The project exists to encourage understanding, erase stigmas, and invest in building the right relationships that will continue moving this initiative forward. Baton Rouge General, “Arts in Medicine” Program Arts in Medicine brings creative activities to patients through media such as painting, drawing, arts and crafts, and music in a format that inspires hope and promotes healing. Studies have shown that patients who participate in Arts in Medicine benefit emotionally and physically during their treatment. Painting or drawing provides a creative outlet for patients to express themselves and explore their creative sides and music, reduces stress and lifts spirits. These activities provide a much-needed distraction from health-related worry and anxiety. Daffaney Jenkins-Webster, Reflection of the Green Leaf- Prison Art Therapy Program Reflection of the Green Leaf is the brainchild of Daffaney Jenkins Webster, in collaboration with NAMI Louisiana and Janice Bonner-Davis. Made up of an organized team of advocacies, the mission is to develop resources and enrichment opportunities for those that are mentally ill. Reflection of the Green Leaf tells the story of a vision of life, despair, sorrow, desires, and hopefulness, encapsulated in the divided hemispheres of one that poses two words…. Mentally Ill. ​ National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) “The Mind’s Eye Exhibition” NAMI is a grassroots organization of families who come together for mutual support to learn and publicize accurate information about mental illness, to advocate for their loved ones, and to change and improve the mental health system so that quality services will be available for all persons who have a severe mental illness. The Mind’s Eye is presented by NAMI Baton Rouge in order to raise public awareness, provide education about mental illness, and create an opportunity for artists to showcase their work. The exhibition will be celebrated with a formal reception that is intended to raise funds to support the work of NAMI Baton Rouge.

The first FREE Little Art Library is officially open! It’s located right outside the Walls Project Headquarters at 458 America Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802. WATCH: WBRZ airs story about Little Art Library The idea for the Little Art Library came during one of the OneRouge Coalition meetings, which are held every Friday at 8:30 a.m. via Zoom. “Rodneyna Hart was talking about how expensive it is to attend art school,” says Samantha Morgan, project manager for the Walls Project and creator of the Little Art Library. “I studied art history in college and remember how expensive the books were. And my partner at the time was a fine art major. Between the two of us, we were paying hundreds of dollars more every semester for books and supplies. And that was 20 years ago! Imagine how much that cost is now.” That thought sparked the idea of using an already established model to create something new. “Free Little Libraries are so popular, but I have always felt they could be utilized for much more than just books,” Morgan explains. “For example, I started putting crayons and coloring books at the library in my neighborhood and the kids love it!” During the call, Morgan pitched the idea of a Little ART Library - a place for people to donate art books and supplies, then take whatever they need for their own needs. Executive Director Casey Phillips immediately agreed and before the call was over, the plan was in motion. “I can’t say I was too surprised,” Morgan admits. “Casey is always so quick to support an idea he thinks is worthy. And what could be more worthy than an arts organization helping people get free art supplies.” The Little Art Library is available to people all day, every day. But there are a few rules we ask people to follow. What can I donate? Books about artists of any type (painters, photographers, writers, sculptors, etc) Books about working professionally as an artist Books related to art techniques Paint (acrylic, oil, watercolor, pastel, etc) Paint brushes, pallet knives Drawing materials (pencils, crayons, charcoal, etc) Paper (drafting, sketch pads, construction paper) Canvas (stretched or unstretched) Sculpting materials (clay texture tools, modeling tools, sponges) Glazes What can’t I donate? Gallon cans of paint (that would take up too much space) Supplies that are not good anymore (this is not a trash bin) Loose sharp objects (please wrap and label anything that could poke or cut someone) Anything that needs to be temperature controlled Clothing of any kind Perishable items of any kind (if it has an expiration date, please do not put it in here) Items over 10 lbs are encouraged to be left outside the box or on the office porch In addition to art supplies, we will feature a local artist every month. For this first month, we’re featuring Walls Project’s own Morgan Udoh. The piece she donated is called “Mary Clark Taylor" “Mary Clark Taylor is the first woman to receive a science degree from Fordham University for Botany, previous Dean of Agriculture for Howard University, and one of many unsung Black heroes in Horticulture,” Udoh says in her artist statement. RELATED: Learn more about Udoh’s artwork If you would like to be part of the Little Art Library community of creatives, come join us on Facebook! There we will talk about donations, share tips, get inspiration, and just be cool people who enjoy supporting the arts. “This is about creating access and building community,” Morgan concludes. “It’s about finding a use for the things that no longer serve us. It’s about giving space for creativity. It’s about supporting those who want or need to be lifted up.”

Over 30 volunteers from Reynolds American spent the morning of Wednesday, April 27, collaborating with The Walls Project to transform a concrete wall into a work of inspiration. “New Look Neighborhood Grocery owners Curtis and Linnea Howard reached out to The Walls to complete their dream of a pocket park adjacent to their community convenience store,” says Morgan Udoh, Public Arts and Placemaking Program Coordinator for The Walls Project. “The 10 ft x 35 ft concrete block wall was built by Mr. Howard in 2021 with the help of neighborhood donors and was augmented with a set of basketball goals for daily recreational use.” Along with coordinating the event, Udoh designed the mural, which features profiles of President Barack Obama and Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. along with the phrase “I have a dream… We can have unity in our community… I am that DREAM.” “The concept and call to action were dreamed up by the Howard’s as a creative means of reorienting their neighborhoods towards positive change and self-advocacy,” Udoh noted. The volunteers worked on the geometric foundation of the mural, while Udoh completed the portraits and lettering. To learn more about Morgan Udoh, listen to her interview on our new podcast, Walls Plus One. CLICK HERE to listen.

For the last few years, pursuing passions has become a more important component of self-care. As we all look for ways to invest in ourselves, aligning passions to generate income has grown in popularity. While there are many ways to begin this process, Futures Fund Coding Boot Camp and Tech Academy have become a very tangible way to create that bridge. Coding for the Web can feel intimidating, but having that end product in mind is truly helpful in propelling the experience. Many students of the Futures Fund enter with pet projects on their brains. They range as much as the individual, but all are looking to create a website to link their passion to the outside world. Each semester of the Futures Fund ends with a capstone project where students showcase the skills learned during the semester. This entails making a dummy website - which many in the program use as a way to demonstrate their passion projects. So, how can building a website kickstart self-care? First, let’s examine the ways that hobbies and passions can allow for self-growth. The Harvard Business Review contends, “A growing body of research suggests that pursuing your passion does indeed improve your well-being but that where you do it is far less critical. In fact, several studies show that doing something you are passionate about outside of work rather than in it benefits both your career and your personal life.” CBC graduate, Justin Calais, looks to advance his passion for writing by using his self-built website as a platform for seeing his content. Having written two books, Justin is excited to continue to work on his website post-graduation so that he can continue adding more components and features. See Justin’s final capstone project here: No matter the focus of the individual, Futures Fund creates an environment for discovery and investment into unique passions. As mental health and self-care become more recognized in importance, pursuing opportunities like these opens many pathways to better lives. To enroll in the next cohort of the Futures Fund Coding Boot Camp, click here.

Preparations for annual Earth Day celebrations come with a lot of planning, community engagement, and this year, a coat of paint provided by the Walls Project. “EMR Recycling on Scenic Hwy engaged the Walls Project in a restoration of its promotional Earth Day globe, which is an 8-foot diameter aluminum sphere on a trailer that is brought out to various environmental-related activities and events throughout the city,” says Morgan Udoh, public art and placemaking manager. As well as being the program manager, Udoh is an artist. For this project, she picked up her brushes and painted alongside volunteers to make the project a true community event. “I, as the artist, was able to collaborate with families and students in the Banks community, with the help of Scotlandville Community Development Corporation, over three weeks,” she says. One day of work was featured in an InRegister article that captured a day of art-related activities in the city. The article is the cover story for the publication’s April issue. Related: A Day in the Life of the Arts 2022 “From a filmmaker and a calligrapher to a sushi chef and a group of young ballerinas, the images evoke the energy and vitality that remain in abundance in our city,” states InRegister Editor Kelli Bozeman in an editorial about the issue. The globe is complete in time for Earth Day, which is Friday, April 22. There will be a free family-friendly event at the Mall of Louisiana on Saturday, April 23 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. “We thank EMR for the opportunity to engage in creative reuse cycles that support the environmental rehabilitation cycle of reducing, reusing, and recycling.”