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PAGE 46 PARK. Armstrong Park, North
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. Fridays. NEW ORLEANS MEDICAL MISSION SERVICES GALA.
Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Drive, 581-4367; www. generationshall.net — The nonprofit that provides health care to the poor hosts a gala. Visit www.nomms.org for details. Tickets start at $60. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. NOLA PRIDE FESTIVAL. Various
locations, visit website for details — Events include a pub crawl, family activities, a block party, book signings, the Grand Marshal reception and a parade and street festival featuring performances by Amanda Shaw, Jason Dottley, the 80s pop star Tiffany and others. Visit www.nolapride. biz for the full schedule and other details. Friday-Sunday.
SQUIRE CREEK LOUISIANA PEACH FESTIVAL. Railroad Park,
107 Park Ave., (800) 392-9032 — The annual festival features more than 200 artisans and vendors, a parade, rodeo, tennis tournament, 5K run, antique car displays and more. Visit www.louisianapeachfestival.org for details. Admission $5-$10. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday.
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Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, 658-4100; www.noma.org — The museum’s weekly event features music, performances, film screenings, family-friendly activities and more. 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays.
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Saturday 25 ALLIGATOR LIFE . Fontainebleau
State Park, 67825 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (888) 677-3668 — The program focuses on one of Louisiana’s most well-known residents: the American alligator. 11 a.m.
BARKING BOOT CAMP. LA/ SPCA, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., 368-5191; www.la-spca.org — A fitness trainer teaches the dog-and-owner class that mixes cardio, resistance training, obstacle courses and “doga” (dog yoga). Proceeds benefit the LA/SPCA. Preregistration is required. Call 810-1835 or visit www.barkingbootcamp.com for details. Admission $40 for four sessions. 7 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. BUSH MAN COMPETITION 2011 SIGN-UP & TRYOUTS. Tekrema
Center for Art and Culture, 5640 Burgundy St. — EcoLifestyles seeks black males ages 21-35 who are creative, mentally and physically fit and socially responsible for the competition that promotes
eco-friendly role models. Men should be prepared to discuss “going green” and to showcase a talent. Email info@ bman2011.com or visit www. bman2011.com for details. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. COOKING DEMONSTRATION WITH MARTHA HALL FOOSE.
Southern Food & Beverage Museum, Riverwalk Marketplace, 1 Poydras St., Suite 169, 569-0405; www. southernfood.org — The author demonstrates her recipe for fudge and signs copies of her newest book, A Southerly Course. 2 p.m. CRESCENT CITY FARMERS MARKET. Magazine Street
Market, Magazine and Girod streets, 861-5898; www. marketumbrella.org — The weekly market features fresh produce, flowers and food. 8 a.m. to noon. EAGLE WATCH . Fontainebleau
State Park, 67825 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (888) 677-3668 — A park ranger leads a viewing of the park’s eagle nest. 3 p.m.
ERACE NEW ORLEANS MEETING . Christ Church
Cathedral, 2919 St. Charles Ave., 895-6602 — ERACE meets in the church’s Westfeldt Room for its weekly discussion group. Call 8661163 for details. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. FOCUS ON WOMEN LUNCHEON . La Maison Creole,
1605 8th St., Harvey, 3623908 — The Epsilon Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority hosts the luncheon spotlighting women who have promoted leadership and service within their communities. Call 458-8383 or email dominiquempayne@gmail. com for details. Tickets $40. 11:30 a.m.
FRENCH AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUMMER WINE FESTIVAL . Shops at Canal
Place, 333 Canal St., 522-9200; www.theshopsatcanalplace. com — Besides more than 20 wines, the French-themed festival features French music and cuisine and an auction. Call 458-3528 or email info@ facc-la.com for details. Tickets $45 FACC/LA members in advance, $55 non-members in advance, $65 at the door. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. FRIENDS OF HARBOR CENTER GALA . Northshore Harbor
Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd., Slidell, (985) 781-3650 — The Friends of the Northshore Harbor Center present the gala featuring live music, food, an open bar with a speciality cocktail and a chance to win a cruise for two. Call (985) 7813650 for details. Admission $75. 7 p.m. to midnight. 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.
INDOOR TRI-CHALLENGE . East Jefferson General Hospital Wellness Center, 3601 Houma Blvd., Suite 204, Metairie; www.ejgh.org — The indoor race includes a 15-minute swim, a 15-minute bike race and a 15-minute run for individuals or relay teams. Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. Friday. Call 456-5000 for details. Admission $25 Wellness Center members, $35 non-members. 9 a.m. LACOMBE CRAB FEST. John
Davis Park, Bayou Lacombe, Lacombe, (985) 882-3010 — The crab-themed festival features food, rides, an interactive cultural village, children’s activities, and live music by Rockin’ Dopsie, the Boogie Men, the Mighty Supreme and others. Admission $5, free for children under 10. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, noon to 9 p.m. Sunday.
NATURE: A CLOSER LOOK .
Fontainebleau State Park, 67825 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (888) 677-3668 — Park rangers lead a weekly nature hike. 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
RENAISSANCE MARKETPLACE OF EASTERN NEW ORLEANS.
Renaissance Marketplace, 5700 Read Blvd. — The market offers cuisine from area restaurants, shopping, arts and crafts, children’s activities and more. 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. SANKOFA FARMERS MARKET. Sankofa Farmers Market, 5500 St. Claude Ave., 975-5168; www.sankofafarmersmarket. org — The weekly market offers fresh produce and seafood from local farmers and fishermen. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. ST. BERNARD PARISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS EXPO. Frederick J. Sigur Civic
Center, 8201 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, 278-4242 — The expo gives guests the opportunity to learn more about area businesses and the services they provide. Call 250-6121 or email director@ stbernardchamber.org for details. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday 26 DIMENSIONS OF LIFE DIALOGUE . New Orleans
Lyceum, 618 City Park Ave., 460-9049; www.lyceumproject.com — The nonreligious, holistic discussion group