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fAmilY TUESDAY 7 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 9 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.
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EVENTS TUESDAY 7 C.G. JUNG SOCIETY OF NEW ORLEANS PROGRAM. Parker Memorial United Methodist Church, 1130 Nashville Ave., 895-1222 — Karen oser edmunds discusses “louise bourgeois and the role of art in Healing trauma.” admission free for members, $10 nonmembers. 7:30 p.m. DOWNTOWN LUNCHTIME SPIRITUALITY SERIES. Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church, 130 Baronne St., 529-1477; www.jesuitchurch. net — aaron spevack, islamic studies professor at loyola University, discusses “my Journey to islam.” Visit www. loyno.edu/lplc/downtown for details. noon. 12:30 p.m.
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PUBLIC HEALTH IN NEW ORLEANS. Fair Grinds Coffeehouse, 3133 Ponce de Leon Ave., 913-9073; www. fairgrinds.com — Christina roux, program director of the albert schweitzer fellowship program’s new orleans chapter, discusses public health initiatives in the new orleans area. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
CHILDREN’S ART WORKSHOP. Rhino Contemporary Crafts Gallery, The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., second floor, 523-7945; www.rhinocrafts.com — metalsmith Cathy Cooper and silk painter Kathleen grumich lead children in making mardi gras masks and Valentine’s Day hearts. email artboxrhino@gmail. com for details. admission $5. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
RESULTS NEW ORLEANS MEETING. Xavier University, University Center, room 205C, 1 Drexel Drive, 520-5397; www.xula.edu — the advocacy organization aims to equip people with the knowledge and training to engage lawmakers, the media and communities on issues related to poverty. email emoynihan85@gmail. com or visit www.results.org for details. 6:30 p.m.
JUNIOR RANGER KID’S CONCERT. New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, 916 N. Peters St., 589-4841; www.nps.gov/jazz/index.htm — park rangers Jeff wolin,
WEDNESDAY 8 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS MEETING. ProSource Flooring, 1525 Edwards
THE BARMAN’S FUND EVENT. Cosimo’s, 1201 Burgundy St., 522-9715 — the local chapter of the organization consists of bartenders who donate their tips to the fund, which benefits local charities. stephanie burfield is the bartender for this night’s event. email thebarmansfundnola@gmail.com for details. 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. KAPLAN ACT TEST STRATEGIES SEMINAR. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 8381190 — the one-hour seminar provides students with test-taking strategies for the aCt exam. pre-registration is required. Call (800) 527-8378 or visit www.kaptest.com for details. 6 p.m. ROUND TABLE LUNCHEON. Royal Sonesta Hotel, 300 Bourbon St., 586-0300; www. sonesta.com/neworleans_royal — the monthly luncheon hosted by margarita bergen features a panel of speakers and live entertainment. Call 553-2220 or email nscallan@royalsonestano.com for details. admission $45 in advance, $50 at the door. noon.
THURSDAY 9 CHAMBER AFTER 5. Fogo Data Centers, 935 Gravier St., suite 100, 322-3892; www. fogodatacenters.com — the new orleans Chamber of Commerce’s networking event features hors d’oeuvres, complimentary beer and wine, and door prizes. admission free for members, $10 nonmembers. Visit www.neworleanschamber.org for details. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. HELLO HEALTH SEMINAR. Ralph’s on the Park, 900 City Park Ave., 488-1000; www. ralphsonthepark.com — Dietician molly Kimball discusses “Cancer prevention nutrition: separating fact from fiction.” Call (866) 624-7637 for details. admission $15. noon. HERB SOCIETY OF AMERICA PROGRAM. Garden Study Center, Botanical Garden, City Park, 1 Palm Drive, 483-9488; www.neworleanscitypark.com — the group hosts a tasting of soups from Vintage garden Kitchens. pre-registration is recommended. Call 866-7795 or email driscoll@driscollantiques.com for details. admission free for members, $5 nonmembers. 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. PRINCETON REVIEW ACT TEST STRATEGIES SEMINAR. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 838-1190 — princeton review presents the free aCt-prep session.
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CRITTER CINEMA. LA/ SPCA, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., 368-5191; www. la-spca.org — the la/spCa screens g-rated movies at the event with pizza, popcorn and animals for cuddling. the event is for children ages 5-10, and guests should bring a sleeping bag and pillow. pre-registration is required. Call 762-3314 or email stephanie@la-spca.org for details. admission $25. 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
matt Hampsey and bruce barnes and local musicians leroy etienne and michael Harris host a free, educational concert for kids. noon to 1 p.m.
Ave., 733-3070 — the topic of the meeting is “Carpets for Hospitality.” email scousins@ psfloorsinc.com for details. 5:30 p.m.
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