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discussion hosted by Ochsner Health System. Call (866) 6247637 for details. Admission $15. Noon. INFANCY TO INDEPENDENCE.
St. Matthew/Central United Church of Christ, 1333 S. Carrollton Ave., 861-8196; www.stmatthew-nola.org — The parent-child education and support group uses enriching activities in music, art and play. Visit www.infancytoindependence.org for details. 9:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday-Thursday. LGBT YOUNG ADULT PEER SUPPORT GROUP. LGBT
Community Center of New Orleans, 2114 Decatur St., www. lgbtccno.org — The group supports 18- to 24-year-olds dealing with the struggles of coming out, sexuality, family and relationships. 7 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.
MODEL GREEN HOUSE . Global
Green Holy Cross Project, 409 Andry St.; www.globalgreen. org/neworleans — Global Green provides tours of its model green house, which uses renewable energy from solar panels and other sources. Call 525-2121 or visit the website for details. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
NONPAC MEETING. Seventh
District Station, 10555 Lake Forest Blvd. — The New Orleans Neighborhood Policing Anti-Crime Council holds its monthly meeting. 7 p.m.
SAVE OUR CEMETERIES CEMETERY TOURS. The group
conducts tours of New Orleans cemeteries. Call 525-3377 for details.
TALENT SHOWCASE . Le Roux, 1700 Louisiana Ave. — Masse Media Consulting, KMP and Men of Business host a weekly “You’ve Got Talent” showcase open to all poets, singers, dancers and others. Call 899-4512 for details. General admission $10, performers $5. 9 p.m. to midnight. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AT JW MARRIOTT. JW Marriott New
Orleans, 614 Canal St., Suite 4, 525-6500; www.marriott.com — The hotel showcases local music and art with spirit tastings and hors d’oeuvres. 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
WESTWEGO FARMERS & FISHERIES MARKET. 484 Sala
Thursday 16 BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP. St. Tammany Hospital’s
Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida St. Suite B, Covington, (985) 898-4435; www.stph. org — A certified lactation consultant answers questions related to breastfeeding in the monthly group. Noon to 1 p.m.
CHANGES. Hey! Cafe, 4332
Magazine St., 891-8682 — The weekly meetings teach focusing, a method of directing attention outside one’s body to affect change. Call 232-9787 for details. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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. GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT FITNESS. East
Jefferson General Hospital, Conference Center, 454-4000; www.ejgh.org — An OB/GYN, the EJGH Wellness Center Director and a boxing trainer offer ways to stay fit at the event also featuring food and wine. Call 456-5000 for details. Admission free for Healthy Lifestyles members, $10 nonmembers.
LIVE & LOCAL. The Inn on Bourbon, 541 Bourbon St., 5247611; www.innonbourbon.com — The hotel’s monthly event features live entertainment and beer tastings from local breweries. Free admission. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Third Thursday of every month. PAUSE 4 DINNER. Several res-
taurants in the Greater New Orleans area donate 20 percent of their dinner proceeds to the LA/SPCA. Visit www.la-spca. org/dinner for participating restaurants.
RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY’S BARNUM 200.
New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St., 587-3663; www. neworleansarena.com — The “Greatest Show on Earth” gets a reboot with more than 130 performers from six continents.
Visit www.ringling.com for details. Admission $15-$90 (includes fees). 7 p.m. ThursdaySaturday, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday. 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. ST. TAMMANY HOME & GARDEN SHOW. Castine Center, Pelican
Park, 63350 Pelican Drive, Mandeville, (985) 626-7997 — This show features approximately 100 vendors displaying the latest goods and services in building, remodeling and outside decor. Visit www. sthba.org, call (985) 882-5002 or email jessica@sthba.org for details. Thursday-Friday. SUMMER READING KICK-OFF. Vintage 329, 329 Royal St., 525-2262; www.vintage329. com — The event kicks of the Friends of New Orleans Public Library’s summer reading program with theatrical readings and the opportunity to view rare firsts editions of several classic books. Reservations are required. Call 525-2262 or 5962587 for details. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
WINES & VINES: SIPPING IN SYDNEY. Longue Vue House and
Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, 4885488; www.longuevue.com — A wine educator explores wines from the region while a chef offers samples of complementary dishes. Pre-registration is required. Call 293-4723 or email jgick@longuevue.com for details. Admission $40. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Friday 17 ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLIC/DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILIES. Fair Grinds
Coffeehouse, 3133 Ponce de Leon Ave., 913-9073; www. fairgrinds.com — The weekly support group meets at 6:15 p.m. Fridays. Visit www.adultchildren.org for details.
MARCH OF DIMES SPOTLIGHT ON SUCCESS GALA. Generations
Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Drive, 581-4367; www.generationshall.net — The gala honors 24 business professionals in the community, and the event features a silent auction, food from local restaurants and music by the Bucktown Allstars. WWL-TV ‘s Camille Whitworth is the event’s emcee. Call 836-2087 or visit www.marchofdimesnola.com for details. Admission $60 in advance, $70 at the door. 7:30 p.m. to midnight.
MARKETPLACE AT ARMSTRONG 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. ROSLYN WALKER. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, 6584100; www.noma.org — The Curator of African Arts from the Dallas Museum of Art discusses “Olowe of Ise: A Yoruba Sculptor to King.” The lecture is in conjunction with the museum’s Ancestors of Congo Square: African Art in the New Orleans Museum of Art exhibit. 6 p.m. WHERE Y’ART. New Orleans
Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, 6584100; 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.
Saturday 18 ARTEGG 10TH ANNIVERSARY & CHARITY CONCERT. ArtEgg
Studios, 1001 S. Broad St., 8224002; www.artegg.com — The event features live music, a silent art auction, spoken word/poetry offerings, a history of the ArtEgg building, food and drinks. Free admission. 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. BARKING BOOT CAMP. LA/
SPCA, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., 368-5191; www.la-spca.org — A fitness trainer teaches the dogand-owner class that mixes cardio, resistance training, obstacle courses and “doga” (dog yoga). Proceeds benefit the LA/SPCA. Pre-registration 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.
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 866-1163 for details. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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 rainor-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. KNIT-IN AT THE MUSEUM.
National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., 527-6012; www.nationalww2museum.org — The event provides an opportunity for participants to work on items for the museum’s Knit Your Bit Campaign. Visit www.nationalww2museum.org/knitting for details. Free admission. Noon to 4 p.m. LIVING HISTORY CORPS.
National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., 527-6012; www.nationalww2museum.org — The museum’s re-enactors share their knowledge about the day-to-day lives of military men and women and the broader lessons of World War II. Free with museum admission. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. LOVE A PET ADOPTION DRIVE . Bryan Subaru, 8213 Airline Drive — Bryan Subaru and the nonprofit Friends of the Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter host an adoption drive featuring kittens and cats puppies and dogs available for adoption at the shelter. Free admission. MADISONVILLE ART MARKET. Madisonville Art Market, Tchefuncte River Front at Water St., Madisonville, (985) 871-4918; www.artformadisonville.org — The monthly market features fine art from local artists including painting, mixed media, photography, jewelry, wood carving, sculpture, stained glass and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. MEL OTT PARK COUNTRY FAIR .
sankofafarmersmarket.org — The weekly market offers fresh produce and seafood from local farmers and fishermen. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. SNO-BALL EXHIBIT OPENING PARTY. Southern Food &
Beverage Museum, Riverwalk Marketplace, 1 Poydras St., Suite 169, 569-0405; www.southernfood.org — To celebrate the opening of its summer exhibit about the classic New Orleans treat, the museum hosts a party with samples and a discussion. Free admission. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
SOLAR DAY. Whole Foods Market Arabella Station, 5600 Magazine St., 899-9119 — Ten vendors, including nonprofit organizations and local solar companies, discuss the benefits of solar energy. Email julia@lagreencorps.org or visit www.gsreia.org/events/solarday-2011 for details. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. TREME UNDER THE BRIDGE MARKET. North Claiborne
Expressway, between Ursulines Avenue and Gov. Nicholls Street — The new monthly market highlights local artwork and features live music from local bands, high schools and choirs; community services like health and legal aid; and educational services and exhibits. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. VISITING PET PROGRAM VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION.
Harahan Senior Center, 100 Elodie St., 737-3810 — The animal assisted therapy program provides an orientation for new volunteers. Pre-registration is required, and there is a $10 fee to attend. Email paws4visits@ gmail.com or visit www.visitingpetprogram.org for details. 10 a.m. to noon.
Mel Ott Park, 2310 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna — The fair features craft booths, food, music, games, hayrides and a petting zoo. Call 361-4287 or email melottpark@gretnala.com for details. Free admission. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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NATURE: A CLOSER LOOK.
New Orleans Lyceum, 618 City Park Ave., 460-9049; www. lyceumproject.com — The nonreligious, holistic discussion group focuses on human behavior with the goal of finding fulfillment and enlightenment. Call 368-9770 for details. Free. 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
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. RESURRECTION AFTER EXONERATION’S CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM & FATHERS.
Resurrection After Exoneration Building, 1212 St. Bernard Ave., 943-1902; www.r-a-e. org — The group that supports wrongly incarcerated individuals hosts a fundraiser featuring guest speaker Lolis Eric Elie, live music by the Leroy Jones Jazz Trio, hors d’oeuvres, wine and cocktails. Tickets start at $75. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. SANKOFA FARMERS MARKET.
Sankofa Farmers Market, 5500 St. Claude Ave., 975-5168; www.
ABITA ARTISTS. 9th Street
Gallery, 71377 St. Mary St., Abita Springs — Local artists hold a monthly meeting. Call Lana at 898-3071 for details. 3 p.m.
DIMENSIONS OF LIFE DIALOGUE.
NEEDLE JUNKIES. 3 Ring Circus’
The Big Top Gallery, 1638 Clio St., 569-2700; www.3rcp.com — The knitting group meets every Sunday. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
PRIMITIVE WOODWORKING.
Fontainebleau State Park, 67825 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (888) 677-3668 — Park rangers host a weekly demonstration of woodworking techniques. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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The parade featuring elephants, clowns, the ringmaster and other performers from the circus (Thursday-Sunday) starts at the corner of Loyola Avenue and Girod Street and ends at Poydras Street and Loyola Avenue. 11 a.m.
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.
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