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TODDLER TIME. Louisiana Children’s Museum, 420 Julia St., 523-1357; www.lcm.org — the
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.
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 19 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.
saTurday 21 EXPANDING HORIZONS NATURE PROGRAM. Jean Lafitte National Park, 6588 Barataria Blvd., Marrero, 589-3882; www. nps.gov/jela — Children
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6-12 can learn about trees through crafts, trail walks and hands-on science activities. preregistration is required. Call 689-3690 ext. 25 for details. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. YOUNG HISTORIANS TOUR. National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., 527-6012; www.nationalww2museum.org — Children ages 8-12 tour the museum’s Infamy:
December 1941 exhibit and then participate in a discussion and hands-on activity. pre-registration is required. Call 528-1944 ext. 229 or email lauren. handley@nationalww2museum.org for details. free with museum admission. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE. TulaneLakeside Hospital, 4700 South I-10 Service Road West, Metairie — the peer support group meets the first and third tuesdays of every month. Visit www. dbsaneworleans.org for details. 7:30 p.m. HIDDEN TREASURES: CARNIVAL EDITION. Louisiana State Museum Cabildo Collections Facility, 1000 Chartres St., 568-6968; lsm.crt.state. la.us — the friends of the Cabildo host a behindthe-scenes tour of the louisiana state museum’s Carnival collection. reservations are required. Call 523-3939 for details. admission $10 foC members, $15 nonmembers. 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. tuesday and thursday. MARTIN LUTHER KING WEEK FOR PEACE. Xavier, tulane, loyola and Dillard Universities host the week of events that includes a lecture by author and educator steve perry, an interfaith service, a community service day and more. Visit www.xula. edu for the full schedule and other details. tuesday-friday. OCHSNER HELLO HEALTH SEMINAR. Chateau Golf and Country Club, 3600 Chateau Blvd., Kenner, 467-1351; www. chateaugc.com — surgeon eric Heinberg discusses hernias. Call (866) 6247637 for details. admission $15. noon.
WEdNEsday 18 ACLU BENEFIT. The Green Goddess, 708 Exchange Alley, 301-3347; www. greengoddessnola.com — the restaurant hosts a fundraiser for the american Civil liberties Union foundation of louisiana that features wine, beer, cocktails and light snacks. admission $30. email sgelfand@ laaclu.org or visit www. laaclu.org for details. 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. THE ARAB SPRING: PROSPECTS FOR DEMOCRACY. Vacherie, 827 1/2 Toulouse St., 207-4532; www.vacherierestaurant. com — the world affairs Council of new orleans, national Democratic institute and the international republican institute present the lecture and discussion. Call 280-5591 or email programs@wacno. org for details. admission $35 (includes dinner). 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. BECOMING A WOMAN. East Jefferson General Hospital, Conference Center, 454-4000; www.ejgh.org — girls ages 9-12 learn about the changes that come with adolescence. Call 4565000 for details. admission $20. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 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. 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. HOPE FOR HAITIAN CHILDREN FUNDRAISER. Cafe Istanbul, New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave.; www. neworleanshealingcenter. org — the event benefiting Haitian orphans features an exhibit and sale of Haitian art, a raffle and music by the noCCa Jazz Combo,
red Hot brass band, Jean montes and molto. email maryse@wwoz.org for details. admission $15 suggested donation. patron party 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., general admission 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. LUNCHBOX LECTURE. National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., 527-6012; www.nationalww2museum.org — the semi-monthly lecture series focuses on an array of world war ii-related topics. Call 528-1944 ext. 229 for details. noon. NONPAC MEETING. Seventh District Station, 10555 Lake Forest Blvd. — the new orleans neighborhood policing anti-Crime Council holds its monthly meeting. 7 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. WOMEN & WINE ON WEDNESDAY. Santa Fe Restaurant, 3201 Esplanade Avenue, 948-0077; www. santafenola.com — the women’s networking and social event features wine specials. Visit www.womenwinewednesday.com for details. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday 19 EPILEPSY & SEIZURE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT GROUP. East Jefferson General Hospital, 4200 Houma Blvd., Metairie, 454-4000; www.ejgh.org — the epilepsy foundation of louisiana holds a monthly support group for adults who have or are impacted by epilepsy or seizure disorders. the group meets in the foundation board room. Call (800) 960-0587 or email kelly@ epilepsylouisiana.org for details. 7 p.m. to 8 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. THE LENS’ SECOND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION. Fox 8 Studios, 1025 S. Jefferson Davis Pkwy. — the online investigative news outlet celebrates its second anniversary with food and refreshments.
reservations are requested. email amueller@ thelensnola.org for details. 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. SISTAHS MAKING A CHANGE. Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 5699070; 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. THIRD THURSDAYS LECTURE SERIES. Louisiana State Museum Presbytere, 751 Chartres St., 5686968; www.lsm.crt.state. la.us — liz skilton presents “gender, Hurricanes and popular Culture” in conjunction with the museum’s Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond exhibit. free admission. 6 p.m. WORKPLACE WELLNESS LUNCHEON. Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 5699070; www.ashecac.org — Dr. timothy s. Harlan, aka television personality Dr. gourmet, discusses healthy eating. reservations are recommended. free admission. noon to 1:30 p.m.
friday 20 FUNDRAISING FRIDAY FISH FRY. Resurrection After Exoneration Building, 1212 St. Bernard Ave., 9431902; www.r-a-e.org — resurrection after exoneration hosts fish fries on the third friday of the month to raise money for its community center and housing for exonerates. Call 302-1940 or email voi_booking@r-a-e. org for details. admission $7. 11 a.m. LAKEVIEW SHEPARD CENTER GOLDEN COMMUNITY LUNCHEON. Community Church, 6690 Fleur de Lis Drive, 483-2918; www.communitychurchuu.org — arthur Johnson and the Chosen few perform at the seniors luncheon. Visit www.lakeviewshepherdcenternola.org for details. admission $5. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. MARKETPLACE AT ARMSTRONG PARK. Armstrong Park, N. 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. STARLIGHT RACING. Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, 1751 Gentilly Blvd., 943-1415; www.fairgroundpage 54