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then create their own works in the museum’s studio. The program is for children in the second to fifth grades. Call 539-9608 or email ebalkin@ ogdenmuseum.org for details. Admission $15 members, $18 nonmembers. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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KINDER GARDEN: CREEPY CRAWLIES IN THE GARDEN.
Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, 488-5488; www.longuevue. com — Children and accompanying adults explore the world of insects through age-appropriate activities. Tickets $12 general admission, $10 members. Call 293-1022 or email lvaughn@longuevue. com for details. 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. TODDLER TIME . Louisiana
Children’s Museum, 420 Julia St., 523-1357; www.lcm. org — The museum hosts special Tuesday and Thursday activities for children ages 3-under and their parents or caregivers. Admission $8, free for members. 10:30 a.m.
Thursday 27 ART ACTIVITIES DURING AFTER HOURS. Ogden Museum of
Southern Art, 925 Camp St., 539-9600; www.ogdenmuseum.org — The Ogden offers art activities for kids during its weekly After Hours concerts. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
New Orleans Public Library Lakeview Branch, 6317 Argonne St., 596-2638; www. nutrias.org — Children are encouraged to wear costumes for the library’s event with readings of Halloween picture books and Halloweenthemed snacks. The event is for children ages 10 and younger. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. LITTLE MASTERS. Longue
Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, 488-5488; www.longuevue.com — Children ages 2 and a half to 5 and their parents or caregivers paint, dance, sing and try yoga moves in the gardens. Pre-registration is required. Call 293-4721 or email jcohn@ longuevue.com for details. Admission $12 members, $15 nonmembers (includes one adult and child). 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Saturday 29 SATURDAY STUDIOS: YOUNG MASTERS. Ogden Museum of
Southern Art, 925 Camp St., 539-9600; www.ogdenmuseum.org — Children explore and interact with artworks in the museum’s collection and
EVENTS Tuesday 25 CRESCENT CITY FARMERS MARKET. Tulane University
Square, 200 Broadway St. — The weekly market features fresh produce, kettle corn, Green Plate specials and flowers. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. GREEN-IT-YOURSELF WORKSHOP: HOME HEALTH & SAFETY. Green Building
Resource Center, 841 Carondelet St., 525-2121; www. globalgreen.org — Experts discuss how to prevent and manage issues like mold, carbon monoxide, VOCs and lead. Free admission. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
A HISTORICAL VIEW OF THE BLACK HAIR CARE INDUSTRY.
Xavier University, 1 Drexel Drive, 486-7411; www.xula. edu — The program discusses the dynamics of the AfricanAmerican hair care industry. Visit www.xula.edu/business/ entrepreneurship.html for details. Free admission. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. LOOK GOOD, FEEL GOOD FASHION SHOW & LUNCHEON.
Northshore Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd., Slidell, (985) 781-3650 — The event features a presentation by Dr. Catherine Wilbert, author of Mending Your Metabolism, plus free health screenings, catered lunch and a fashion show. Call (985) 649-8689 or email marketing@smhplus.org for details. Admission $35. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
NADINE VORHOFF LIBRARY BOOK SALE . Newcomb College
Center for Research on Women, Caroline Richardson Hall, 62 Newcomb Place, 865-5238 — Proceeds from the annual book sale benefit the Vorhoff Library and
TEACHING WITH DEFIANCE: JEWISH RESISTANCE AND THE BIELSKI PARTISANS. National
World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., 527-6012; www.nationalww2museum. org — The museum and the Jewish Partisan Educational Foundation host the free workshop for teachers. Spaces are limited; pre-registration is required. Call 528-1944 ext. 246 for details. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday 26 “Since 1969”
COVINGTON FARMERS MARKET. Covington City
Hall, 609 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 892-1873 — The market offers fresh locally produced foods every week. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. FRENCH MARKET FARMERS MARKET. French Market,
French Market Place, between Decatur and N. Peters streets, 522-2621; www.frenchmarket. org — The weekly market offers seasonal produce, seafood, prepared foods, smoothies and more. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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WESTWEGO FARMERS & FISHERIES MARKET. 484 Sala
Ave., Sala Avenue at Fourth Street, Westwego — The market offers organic produce, baked goods, jewelry, art and more, with live music and pony rides. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
WWII PUB QUIZ. National
World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., 527-6012; www. nationalww2museum.org — The quiz tests knowledge of general trivia as well as WWII questions. Free admission. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Fellowship Church, 5708 Airline Drive, Metairie — The group addresses addictions and other emotional issues through a spiritual perspective. Call 733-5005 for details. 6:30 p.m.
FRESH MARKET. Circle Food Store, 1522 St. Bernard Ave. — The Downtown Neighborhood Market Consortium market features fresh produce, dairy, seafood, baked goods and more. EBT and WIC accepted. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. PAGE 47
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Kona Fitness & Cafe, 7306 Lakeshore Drive, 282-0209; www.konafitnesscafe.com — Costumes are encouraged at the “run-bike-run” race for children ages 5-15. Participants should also bring five nonperishable food items for Second Harvest Food Bank. Admission $35 (there is a $5 discount with food donation). Visit www.imathlete.com/ events/robertfreshmarketkidsduathlon for details. 8:30 a.m.
the Newcomb Archives. Email bcalvert@tulane.edu for details. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday.
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