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FAMILY Tuesday 27 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 29 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 the weekly After Hours concerts. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

EVENTS Tuesday 27 CREOLE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY HOME TOUR . 1850 House, 523

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. HOLIDAY TEA & TOUR . Longue

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. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP. East Jefferson General Hospital, 4200 Houma Blvd., Metairie, 454-4000; www.ejgh.org — The American Cancer Society sponsors a group for people who have experienced the death of a loved one. Call 456-5000 for details. 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. 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 . Stage Door

Canteen at The National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., 528-1944; www. stagedoorcanteen.org — The quiz tests knowledge of general trivia as well as WWII questions. Free admission. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Thursday 29 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.

SISTAHS MAKING A CHANGE .

Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 569-9070; www.ashecac.org — The group offers lessons in African dance and more, along with nutrition, health and wellness seminars. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Monday.

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Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, 488-5488; www.longuevue.com — Longue Vue hosts special tours and tea services for the holidays, when the house is decorated with lights and festive greenery. Reservations are required. Call 293-4701 or email ajones@longuevue. com for details. Admission $30 members, $35 nonmembers. 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Rampart and St. Ann streets — The weekly market features fresh produce, baked goods, Louisiana seafood, natural products, art, crafts and entertainment. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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CRESCENT CITY FARMERS MARKET. Magazine Street

COVINGTON FARMERS MARKET. Covington City

Hall, 609 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 892-1873 —

MARKETPLACE AT ARMSTRONG PARK . Armstrong Park, N.

Saturday 31 Market, Magazine and Girod streets, 861-5898; www. marketumbrella.org — The weekly market features fresh produce, flowers and food. 8

a.m. to noon. GERMAN COAST FARMERS MARKET. Ormond Plantation,

13786 River Road, Destrehan — The market features a wide range of fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers and other items. Visit www.germancoastfarmersmarket.org for details. 8 a.m. to noon. GRETNA FARMERS MARKET.

Gretna Farmers Market, Huey P. Long Avenue, between Third and Fourth streets, Gretna, 362-8661 — The weekly rain-or-shine market features more than 30 vendors offering a wide range of fruits, vegetables, meats and flowers. Free admission. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

NEW ORLEANS SPRING FIESTA ASSOCIATION WINTER HOME TOUR . New Orleans Spring

Fiesta Association, 826 St. Ann St., 581-1367; www.springfiesta.com — Costumed docents lead tours of the historic Spring Fiesta home for the Victorian-themed event. Admission $8. Tours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday- Sunday.

SANKOFA FARMERS MARKET. Holy Angels Complex, 3500 St. Claude Ave., 875-4268; www. sankofafarmersmarket.org — The weekly market offers fresh produce and seafood from local farmers and fishermen. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ST. BERNARD SEAFOOD & FARMERS MARKET. Aycock

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• Gold & Silver Bars • Gold & Silver Coins • Diamonds • Rolex

MOBILE GOLD BUYERS Call

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(4653) 1517 St. Charles Mon-Fri 10 to 6 • Sat 11 to 4 www.TheMobileGoldBuyers.com

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Barn, 409 Aycock St., Arabi — The market showcases fresh seafood, local produce, jams and preserves, baked goods, crafts, live entertainment, children’s activities and more. Call 355-4442 or visit www. visitstbernard.com for details. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS SCHOOL LEADERSHIP CENTER FELLOWS PROGRAM. The

group seeks area principals and assistant school leaders for its intensive professional and leadership development program. Visit www.slc-gno. org or email jbrown@slc-gno. org for details. Application deadline is Jan. 31.

Come to Emmett’s for Steaks, Ground Ribeye, and Sausages. Party sandwiches and dip for your party or tailgate available! GEAUX TIGERS! GEAUX BLACK AND GOLD! 5618 JEFFERSON HWY · HARAHAN, LA 70123 Located near Jefferson and Edwards

Monday - Saturday 9am-6pm [504] 733-0901 • w w w.emmettsmeats.com

Isabella’s Gallery Available at both Isabella’s Gallery locations:

3331 Severn in Metairie ~ 504-779-3202 1901 Manhattan on the Westbank ~ 504-304-4861 www.isabellasgallery.com www.facebook.com/isabellasgallery

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY.

American Cancer Society, 2605 River Road, Westwego, 833-4024 or (800) ACS-2345; www.cancer.org — The American Cancer Society needs volunteers for upcoming events and to facilitate patient service programs. Opportunities are available with Relay for Life, Look Good … Feel Better, Hope Lodge, Man to Man, Road to Recovery, Hope Gala and more. Call for information. PAGE 55

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St. Ann St., 568-6968 — The Friends of the Cabildo hosts the tour of five historic French Quarter homes. Fr. Jerome LeDoux also signs his book War of the Pews: A Personal Account of St. Augustine Church from noon to 3 p.m. Visit www.friendsofthecabildo.org for details. Admission $20 FOC members, $25 nonmembers. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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.

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