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Harahan and Kenner add inclusive playgrounds BY CHELSEA SHANNON
equipped with an accessible slide, “I am so excited for this project noise-canceling walls covered in to be underway and welcome this green caterpillars, fidget spinners, amenity to my hometown of KenThis summer, Harahan and Ken- and ramps that can accommodate ner,” Bohannan said. The playground project, exner area officials broke ground wheelchairs. on two playgrounds designed to pected to cost $1.8 million, was deinclude people of all abilities in Laketown Playground signed with Little Tikes Commerplaytime. Months after breaking ground cial, Unlimited Play and Swift RecIn Jefferson Parish, roughly 1 in on a new lakefront trail, Jeffer- reation. Officials said the design 10 people under the age of 65 have son Parish officials on Aug. 11 reflects Jefferson Parish’s unique a disability, according to the U.S. launched work on the new Lake- relationship with its waterways Census. town Inclusionary Playground at and signals Jefferson’s renewed The parish opened one of the 4540 Williams Blvd. emphasis on coastal recreation state’s largest inclusive playOfficials aim to make the play- spaces in the community. The Laketown playground will grounds in 2025, Tripp’s Tree- ground the largest inclusive playhouse, and is continuing efforts to ground in Louisiana. Jefferson be funded in part by the Bohannan expand inclusive play options in Parish Council member Arita Bo- family and is inspired by the coun2026. hannan said the playground will cil member’s nephew, Anthony, Tripp’s Treehouse is in Lafre- be the “largest, most creative and who is on the autism spectrum. niere Park, 3000 Downs Blvd., Me- custom inclusion play space in the With Tripp’s Treehouse and Antairie, and the $1.3 million project entire Gulf South” upon compleä See PLAYGROUNDS, page 2G has a fully immersive structure tion. Staff writer
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A litter box boycott could signal something more Cats are known for being particular, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the litter box. I’ve been involved in animal rescue for many years and have plenty of friends who own cats. One of the most common topics I’m asked to write about is Traci the litter box and what Howerton to do when a cat sudANIMAL denly decides it’s no RESCUE longer the place to do its business. It’s frustrating and messy, and it’s easy to assume the cat is simply misbehaving. But when a cat that has reliably used the litter box suddenly stops, there’s usually a reason. Sometimes the culprit is something fairly simple: a dirty box, a new litter or a location the cat doesn’t like. Other times, it can be an early sign of a medical problem. Before blaming the cat, consider a few possibilities.
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Rule out a medical problem first. A sudden change in litter box habits warrants a conversation with a veterinarian, especially if nothing in the cat’s environment has changed. Urinary tract problems, bladder inflammation, kidney disease, diabetes, constipation, arthritis and other conditions can all affect litter box habits. Pay particular attention to a cat that repeatedly enters the box but produces little or no urine, cries or strains while urinating, excessively licks the genital area or seems uncomfortable. A urinary blockage is an emergency, especially in male cats, and requires immediate veterinary care.
Is the environment right? A good rule of thumb is one litter box for each cat in the household, plus one extra. A home with two cats should ideally have three boxes. Don’t put them all right next to each other; placing boxes in different areas gives
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thony’s Missing Piece Playground, it marks the third inclusive playground that Bohannan has helped develop in her district. The inclusive playground focuses on ensuring every child feels welcome, engaged and connected, not just physically able to play, parish spokesperson Rachel Strassel said. It will include multiple entry points, varied challenge levels, sensory-stimulating and quiet areas for different needs, along with equipment that invites social interaction. It’s meant to promote physical, cognitive and social-emotional development for all children, reduce stigma, foster empathy and coopPHOTO BY CASEY MCMURRAY eration, and create a welcoming Harahan officials break ground on an inclusive playground at Pak of Heroes. environment for children of all abilities. “An inclusive playground is “This is more than just a play- roes, 6601 10th St., is the result of Pelican Playground completed ground,” Kenner Mayor Michael “years of planning, partnerships the design over 9,000 square feet, about more than wheelchair-acwith the goal of rivaling Tripp’s cessible ramps and surfacing — and perseverance.” Glaser said. “I campaigned on a vision to Treehouse in size, and broke it’s about creating a joyful space Park of Heroes playground build the most inclusive play- ground on construction on July where kids of all abilities can play Harahan Council member Ja- ground Harahan had ever seen. 27. It’s designed to accommodate side-by-side,” Pelican Playground son Asbill said the new inclusive I’m proud to see that vision be- more than 136 users at a time, owner Lauren Knight said. whether children or adults. The playground will include playground at the Park of He- come reality,” Asbill said.
an 8-foot slide, an outdoor touch screen with educational games, a spinning feature accessible to people in wheelchairs, space for players to take a sensory break, an accessible see-saw, and a sixseat swing. The city did not share the estimated cost of the project by press time, but funding is set to come from state appropriations and private donations. Representatives of State Rep. John Illg Jr. (R-Harahan) said $200,000 was dedicated from the state budget, and $10,000 of that will go toward playground security cameras. “This investment will benefit families for generations to come,” Illg said, it’s the kind of project the state should be supporting. “Harahan is already home to Royland Playground, an inclusive, community-built play space installed by Pelican Playgrounds and local volunteers in 2025,” the city said in announcing its newest playground. “The Kenner Planetarium and Space Science Complex also has a Luna Interactive Play Spot, which uses sensor technology to create inclusive games.”
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Continued from page 1G cats options and can be especially important when one cat intimidates or blocks another from reaching a box. Place litter boxes somewhere quiet and easy to access. Avoid putting them near noisy appliances that may suddenly turn on and frighten the cat. Also consider whether another pet could interfere with access. A dog hanging around the box or another cat guarding the path to it may be enough to send a cat looking for an alternative. Cats need enough room to enter, turn around, dig and cover their waste. Bigger is often better. Older cats or those with arthritis and mobility problems may need a box with a lower entrance that’s easier to step into. Some cats prefer covered boxes, while others feel confined by them. If problems develop, offering another style may help determine the cat’s preferences. Imagine being asked to use a bathroom that hasn’t been cleaned in days. Cats aren’t really fond of that idea either. Scoop boxes at least once daily and more often if needed. Also empty and clean boxes regularly with mild, unscented products. Cats can be very particular about what’s beneath their paws. A sudden change in brand, texture or scent can cause some cats to look for another place to go. Many cats prefer soft, unscented litter. Strong fragrances that smell pleasant to us may overwhelm a cat’s sensitive nose. When changing litter, make the switch gradually rather than all at once.
Understanding a cat’s behavior Consider what has changed.
Cats tend to like routine, and changes that seem minor to us can be significant to them. A move, a new baby, houseguests, construction, a schedule change or adding another pet can create stress. Even relocating the litter box can cause problems for some cats. Clean accidents thoroughly and avoid punishment. Use a pet-safe enzymatic cleaner to eliminate lingering odors. If the scent remains, the cat may return to the same spot. Don’t punish a cat for going outside the box. It won’t teach the cat to use it and may increase its stress, potentially making the problem worse. A cat that suddenly stops using the litter box isn’t trying to ruin the carpet. He may be uncomfortable, stressed, unhappy with its bathroom setup or dealing with a medical problem that needs attention. When litter box habits suddenly change, take a closer look at the box, the household, and, most importantly, the cat. Sometimes going outside the box is its way of saying something is wrong.
Events Registration is open for the NOLA Dogs Race to the Rescue 5K Run/Walk on Oct. 11. Participants will run through Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery in New Orleans and raise funds for animal rescue organizations, including Animal Rescue New Orleans, Take Paws, Trampled Rose Rescue, Zeus’ Rescues and The Inner Pup. To learn more and register, visit noladogsrace.com. Traci D. Howerton is the volunteer manager for Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO), a nonprofit, volunteer-based, no-kill shelter. For more information on ARNO, visit www.animalrescueneworleans. org.
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Boardwalk reopens at Bayou Sauvage Staff report The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has reopened the Ridge Trail and Boardwalk at Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge after a monthslong boardwalk construction project that began in March. The new boardwalk provides an improved way for visitors to experience Bayou Sauvage’s habitats and wildlife. The upgraded trail offers opportunities to observe birds and other wildlife, enjoy the surrounding wetlands, and experience nature within one of the largest urban wildlife refuges in the country. The new observation deck also gives visitors a place to experience the refuge. The Refuge, at 17160 Chef Menteur Highway, New Orleans, is one of the last remaining marsh areas adjacent to Lakes Pontchartrain and Borgne. It includes patches of bottomland hardwood forest, freshwater, brackish, and estuarine tidal marshes, lagoons, canals, and natural bayous. More information is available at www.fws.gov/refuge/bayou-sauvage-urban.
SCHOOL NOTES NEW ORLEANS CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS: Registration is open for NOCCA’s afterschool workshops, running Oct. 19-Dec. 3. Biweekly sessions run 4-5:30 p.m. and are open to students in grades 7-11. Courses include classical instrumental, creative writing, culinary arts, dance, entertainment production design, jazz, media arts, theater arts, visual arts, and vocal music. Registration for each workshop is $35. https:// app.getacceptd.com/noccaworkshop. ST. MARY’S DOMINICAN HIGH SCHOOL: Dominican High School will host a dinner and evening of spiritual wellness, faith, and prayer in honor of the Blessed Mother Mary, 5-7 p.m. Sept. 10, at the school’s Alumnae Hall on campus, 7701 Walmsley Ave., New Orleans. Guest speakers will be alumnae Lisa Gennusa Flood, class of 1986; Lorraine Melito Hess, class of 1986; Ty Rhea Salvant, class of 1993; and Alexa Schexnaildre, class of 2004. The admission fee is $25. www.stmarysdominican.org/item/in-stillnessand-strength/. TULANE UNIVERSITY: The nursing program at Tulane has moved to a new home in the former Tulane Medical Center building on the Tulane Downtown Campus Center at 1415 Tulane Ave. The 25,000-square-foot, newly renovated, state-of-the-art facility features advanced nursing skills and simulation labs, flexible classrooms and collaborative learning spaces. The Tulane Program of Nursing is an accelerated, innovative collaboration among the School of Medicine, the School of Professional Advancement and NewcombTulane College. GOOD SHEPHERD SCHOOL: Gerod K. Macon Sr. has been named principal of Good Shepherd School. He has more than two decades of experience as a teacher, assistant principal and principal, and was named the 2026 Jefferson Parish Schools Middle School Principal of the Year. A native New Orleanian, Macon earned his doctorate in education from Southeastern Louisiana UniverMacon sity and holds degrees from Darryl S. Brister Bible College & Theological Seminary, Southern University at New Orleans and Nicholls. NUNEZ COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Tickets are on sale for the Lucky Pelican Casino Night fundraiser, to be held at 6 p.m. on Sept. 18 at the Physical Activity Center on the Nunez campus, 3710 Paris Road in Chalmette. Activities include casino table gaming, food and an open bar, music, a silent auction and raffles. The event benefits the Nunez Community College Foundation and supports scholarships, emergency student assistance, workforce training opportunities and educational programs. Tickets are $60 and include gaming chips, food and open-bar service. www.nunez.edu/ institutional-advancement/thelucky-pelican.
NEW ORLEANS HEALTH & YOGA FESTIVAL: The festival of soulful movement, mindfulness, joyful celebration and meaningful connection will be held Sept. 3-6 at Hotel Peter & Paul, 2317 Burgundy St., New Orleans. The presenter lineup includes musicians Sean Johnson & the Wild Lotus Band, Paloma Devi and Ananda Das, as well as yoga practitioners Brittnee Castille, Erica Hoff and Jimmy Wilson. Tickets start at $155. www.nolayogafest. com. SILENCE THE VIOLENCE FOUNDATION YOUTH TALENT SHOW AND FESTIVAL: The 24th annual citywide event features a talent show, local vendors, games, prizes and community resources. It will be held Sept. 5, noon-7 p.m., at Washington Square Park, 700 Elysian Fields, New Orleans. Admission is free. (504) 447-3310.
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HONOR THE BRAVE FEST: Veterans, active-duty military, and first responders will be honored at a community event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 5 at the Grand Hall of the Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd., Slidell. The festival features local vendors and homemade goods, food trucks, live music and entertainment, demonstrations, and interactive experiences. www. harborcenter.org/event-calendar/ honor-the-brave-fest.
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WHAT’S IN BLOOM HAPPY HOUR: EDUCATOR APPRECIATION: Longue Vue House and Gardens will host a special opportunity for teachers, 4-6 p.m. on Sept. 3 at 7 Bamboo Road in New Orleans. Educators will receive complimentary garden admission, a glass of wine, and information about what’s in bloom this season from Longue Vue’s gardens team. Educators can sign up for a complimentary Carrie membership. Longue Vue’s education team will be available to discuss field trips and other opportunities for students. Registration is available online. https://longuevue. com/event/whats-in-bloom-happyhour-and-educator-appreciation/. LOUISIANA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM BIRTHDAY BASH: The Louisiana Children’s Museum will celebrate 40 years with an ’80s-inspired event, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sept. 5 at LCM, 15 Henry Thomas Drive in New Orleans. The All-Ages Birthday Bash, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., will feature retro activities, cake and punch, a sing-along, and ’80s tunes from Where Y’acht. The Teen Scene Celebration, 3-5 p.m., includes a DJ and dance floor, ’80s lawn games, photo ops, and party treats. Admission to the event, sponsored by the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans, is free. Tickets can be reserved online. https://shop-lcm.org/Events.aspx. MESS ARTS LABOR DAY CREATE & PLAY CAMP: Mess Arts will host a day of art, dance, music, theater, STEM, yoga, gymnastics, movement, games, and creative exploration for ages 3-11, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Sept. 7 at the Waldorf School, 2539 Columbus St. in New Orleans. Tuition is $80. Sliding-scale pricing is available. https://messarts.org/ collections/fall-camp. CULTURE & COCKTAILS: Ogden Museum of Southern Art’s evening series celebrating art, ideas, and conversation will present Amy Newell, director of exhibitions, in conversation with the four winning artists from “Louisiana Contemporary,” 6-8 p.m. on Sept. 10 at the museum, 925 Camp St. in New Orleans. Each artist will discuss their work and how the region inspires their practice. The event includes an exclusive after-hours viewing of the exhibit and one complimentary beverage with registration. Tickets are $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers. Advanced registration is preferred. https://ogdenmuseum. org/event/culture-cocktails. LAFHAC ANNUAL HOUSING SUMMIT & COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR: Registration is open for the Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center’s evening of information, workshops, and resources, to be held 4-7:30 p.m. on Sept. 15 at The Broadside, 600 N. Broad St., New Orleans. This free community event will bring together residents, housing advocates, service providers, and local partners to help individuals and families understand and protect their housing rights. Workshops will cover foreclosure prevention and insurance issues, tenant protections and healthy homes updates, fair housing enforcement updates, criminal records, tenant screening, changes at HUD, emotional support animals, and opportunities to become a fair housing tester. Registration is available online. https://lafairhousing.salsalabs.org/lafhacannualfairhousingsummitandcommunityresourcefair26.
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New Orleans Children’s Museum in City Park celebrates 40 years with an ’80s-inspired event, 9:30 a.m.5 p.m. on Sept. 5. LOVE OUR WATERWAYS: Keep Louisiana Beautiful will sponsor a monthlong, statewide waterway and shoreline cleanup effort in September. Groups taking on cleanup projects can register to have their event listed online. Volunteers can register to participate in local events. https://keeplouisianabeautiful.org/love-our-waterways/. QUALITY OF LIFE ROUNDTABLE: The third-quarter neighborhood leaders’ roundtable, sponsored by the departments of Code Enforcement, Safety & Permits, Sanitation, and the Office of Homeless Services & Strategy, will be held 9-11 a.m. on Sept. 26 at the New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board, 2100 Leon C. Simon Blvd., New Orleans. Breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. Attendees will also have opportunities to ask questions, exchange ideas, and connect with fellow neighborhood leaders. Registration is open until Sept. 18. (504) 658-5050.
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LADIES NIGHT NOLA: The series created by chef Nina Compton of Compère Lapin continues through September, with a different collaboration each Wednesday night at 5:30 p.m. September events are at Peche on Sept. 2; Dakar on Sept. 9; Zasu x Commander’s Palace at Zasu on Sept. 16; Lil Dizzy’s Cafe on Sept. 23; and the Mosquito Supper Club on Sept. 30. Ticket prices range from $40 to $45 per person per event. Events are open to the public, with reservations encouraged where applicable. Ladies Night NOLA continues through the end of September, supporting the women behind New Orleans’ hospitality community. JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION’S TASTE AMERICA: Tickets are on sale for the walk-around tasting event kicking off the foundation’s 2026 20-city culinary series, to be held at 6 p.m. on Sept. 16 at The Josephine, 2400 Napoleon Ave. in New Orleans. The New Orleans tasting will be hosted by chef Sophina Uong of Mister Mao, selected for the foundation’s 2026-2027 TasteTwenty class. Tickets start at $175. Proceeds directly benefit the foundation’s national impact programming, championing a more sustainable, equitable, and thriving future for independent restaurants and the broader food system. www.jamesbeard.org/ events/taste-america-new-orleans.
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BEWITCHING LUNCHEON: Tickets are on sale now for the New Orleans Garden Society’s 20th annual luncheon, to be held 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Oct. 14 at the Chateau Golf & Country Club, 3600 Chateau Blvd. in Kenner. Led by emcee Margaret Orr, the event will include entertainment, a costume contest and the presentation of a check to this year’s Civic Award winner, the Edible Schoolyard New Orleans. Tickets for the event, themed “The Enchanted Garden,” are $100 per person. https://NewOrleansGardenSociety.org/Bewitching. NAMI WALKS: Registration is open for individuals or teams to participate in the NAMI Walks Southeast Louisiana — Southshore event, starting at 8 a.m. on Sept. 26 at Audubon Park, 6500 Magazine St., New Orleans. The route is two laps around the park. Pets can also be registered to participate. Details on registration and donations are available online at www.namiwalks.org/selasouthshore. LUNAR BALL: Tickets are on sale for the fourth annual fundraiser benefiting Third Lantern Lit, a nonprofit that lowers barriers to entry in the writing and publishing industry for artists in the greater New Orleans area. The event, featuring food and drinks, door prizes, mingling,
tarot readings, and readings from local authors, will be held 5-10 p.m. on Sept. 27 at the New Marigny Theatre, Corner of Marais and Mandeville, 2301 Marais St., New Orleans. Tickets are $25 before Sept. 27 and $30 at the door. VIP packages are available. https://thirdlanternlit. org/. CELEBRATION OF LIFE LUNCHEON: Tickets are on sale through Sept. 25 for the Cancer Crusaders’ annual fundraiser honoring 12 cancer survivors active in their community. The event, starting at 10 a.m. on Oct. 2, will be held at the Marriott Hotel, 555 Canal St., New Orleans. Honored at the 2026 luncheon will be Gina Pausina Cherry, Madisonville; Sharon Flanagan, Mandeville; Aimee Adatto Freeman, New Orleans; Susan Green, New Orleans; Ann Heslin, Harahan; Susan Hess, New Orleans; Paula Naugle, River Ridge; Jerry D. Parker, LaPlace; Heidi Rhea, Mandeville; Rosa Rodriguez, Kenner; Natalie Tatje, LaPlace; and Drew Chimento, Grand Prairie, Texas. Tickets start at $120 per person. onecau.se/cancercrusaders.
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“COME FROM AWAY”: Tickets are on sale for the Jefferson Performing Arts production of the Tony Award-winning musical based on the events of 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland. The show will run Sept. 11-20 at Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 6400 Airline Drive in Metairie. Evening performances start at 7:30 p.m., with matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $38.75 via Ticketmaster. www.jpas.org/performance/come-from-away/. SUMMER MUSIC SERIES: The New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market’s series brings together local musicians on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. in New Orleans. The Sept. 2 headliner is Paul Sanchez. Tickets are $15 via Ticketmaster. https://jazzandbluesmarket.com/. TIPITINA’S FREE FRIDAYS: Tipitina’s, 501 Napoleon Ave. in New Orleans, will continue its free summer concert series for ages 21 and older on Sept. 4 with Erica Falls + Kota Dosa. Doors open at 8 p.m., and the show begins at 9 p.m. for all series concerts. https://tipitinas.com/ freefridays/. TORNADO RELIEF CONCERT: Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road in New Orleans, will host a benefit concert featuring Carmela Rappazzo & Friends, 5-7 p.m. on Sept. 10. Proceeds benefit recovery from Tropical Storm Arthur and the June 2026 tornado. Tickets start at $45. https://longuevue.com/event/ tornado-relief-concert-featuringcarmela-rappazzo-friends/.
BOOKS & LITERARY EVENTS
“THE FIRST EIGHT”: Congressman Jim Clyburn will discuss his new book about the eight pioneering Black congressmen from South Carolina who were elected in the aftermath of the Civil War, with Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. and Clyde Robertson, 6-8 p.m. on Sept. 3 at Baldwin & Co., 1030 Elysian Fields Ave. in New Orleans. He will sign books after the discussion. The first 50 attendees will receive a free signed copy of the book. General admission is free with reservations through Eventbrite. www.baldwinandcobooks.com. “SCATTERED FAR AND WIDE: THE NAVAL ACADEMY CLASS OF ’38 AT WAR”: Author Justin Laborde will share stories of junior naval officers who faced the trials of combat from the earliest months of World War II on Sept. 10 at the Louisiana Memorial Pavilion of the National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine St. in New Orleans. A reception will be held at 4:30 p.m., with the presenta-
tion at 5:30 p.m. Laborde will sign copies of his book following the presentation. Admission is free, and the event is open to the public. Registration is available online. www.nationalww2museum.org/ events-programs/events/meetauthor-justin-laborde-scatteredfar-and-wide-naval-academy-class38-war.
MEETINGS
ST. BERNARD CHAMBER AND HBAGNO: Reservations for the Chamber’s September luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Sept. 9 at Nunez Community College, STCCC Building, Room 132, 3700 Paris Road in Chalmette, are being accepted through Sept. 7. The topic is “The Rouses Effect: How Major Retail Investment Shapes a Community.” Member tickets are $40, and nonmembers are $55. stbernardchamber.org. SILENCE BROKEN, INC.: Silence Broken, Inc., a ministry for adult survivors of child sexual abuse, invites local mental health professionals to connect, network, and learn about the nonprofit organization at a dedicated happy hour, 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Sept. 10. Each participant receives a complimentary drink ticket. Registration is required. admin@ silencebrokennow.org.
CLASSES & LECTURES
AFTERSCHOOL DANCE CLASSES: The New Orleans Ballet Association (NOBA) is accepting registrations for its afternoon program for children ages 4-18 at all experience levels. Classes, which include ballet, jazz, and hip-hop, are tuition-free and run from September through May. Participating community locations include Cut-Off Rec Center (Westbank), 6600 Belgrade St.; Desire/Florida Multi-Service Center (Upper 9th Ward), 3250 Industry St.; Gernon Brown Rec Center (City Park), 1001 Harrison Ave.; Joe W. Brown Rec Center (N.O. East), 5601 Read Blvd.; Morris F.X. Jeff, Sr. Recreation Center (Westbank), 2529 General Myer Ave.; Rosenwald Rec Center (Central City/Broadmoor), 1120 S. Broad St.; Stallings St. Claude Rec Center (Bywater), 4300 St. Claude Ave.; Tremé Recreation Community Center (Tremé), 900 N. Villere St.; and Chalmette High School Cultural Arts Center (Chalmette), 2600 Palmisano Blvd. An annual $60 registration fee per student, per location, and per class type is due at registration. Scholarships are available. www. nobadance.com/youth-classes. YOUTH CLASSES: Crescent City Stage will offer classes for young performers ages 4-15 from September through November. Classes are held at 6063 Magazine St. in New Orleans. Tuition starts at $375. www.crescentcitystage.com/youthclasses. 15TH ANNUAL THRILLER HALLOWEEN WORKSHOP: Flash Mob New Orleans will celebrate 15 years of Halloween fun and tradition with a Thriller choreography workshop, held Saturdays, Sept. 5-Oct. 31, from 2-3:30 at the Anne Burr Dance Studio, 1128 Dublin St., New Orleans. All ages and dance levels are welcome. Registration is $100 for the full series or $20 for drop-in. Participants who donate to the @ MessArts GoFundMe will receive 50% off the full Thriller Workshop series. https://l1nq.com/91zkdvv. NOCCA FOUNDATION FALL COURSES: The NOCCA Foundation, the nonprofit partner of the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, will offer adult classes on various dates from September through December at Press Street Station, 600 Homer Plessy Way, New Orleans. Topics range from culinary to arts to dance. Tuition starts at $53.64. Registration is available via Eventbrite. https://noccafoundation.org/.
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The Republican Women’s Club of Jefferson Parish recently held its fifth annual Crystal Elephant Gala. Funds will support the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and firefighters, as well as the Kenner Police and Fire departments. The club will provide two $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors in Jefferson Parish and sponsor local high school girls to attend the Louisiana Girls Leadership Academy. Proceeds will also benefit the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home in Reserve and the club’s annual Toys for Tots contribution. From left are Kathy Bevis, Katie Blanchard, Debbie Albert, Alison Figueroa, Barbara Lawler, Sandy Stubbs, Janet Schwary, Peggy Abadie, Saundra Lane, Anita Brite, Faith Peperone, Penny Baumer, Susie Labry, Sylvia Savoie, Debbie Polito, Linda Doyle and Tina Payton.
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Creative fiction, nonfiction writing workshops highlight upcoming events Local author Annell López, author of the short story collection “I’ll Give You a Reason,” will discuss the characteristics of the hermit crab essay at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Wagner Library, 6646 Riverside Drive, Metairie. This event is free and open to the public. A hermit crab essay is a creative nonfiction form that Chris adopts an existing, Smith nonliterary strucLIBRARY ture — such as a LAGNIAPPE recipe, syllabus, or rejection letter — as a “shell” to contain personal, often vulnerable content. Coined by Brenda Miller and Suzanne Paola, this form uses the constraint of the borrowed structure to provide distance, focus, and playful, innovative storytelling. Characteristics may include borrowed structure, camouflage and vulnerability, thematic alignment, and an implied narrative. Examples of hermit crab essays include rejection letters, how-to guides, lists, and technical formats such as syllabuses, recipes, or medical reports. Annell López is the winner of the Louise Meriwether First Book Prize and the author of the short story collection “I’ll Give You a Reason” from the Feminist Press. A Peter Taylor Fellow at the Kenyon Review Writers Workshops, López’s work has received support from Tin House and has appeared in Guernica, American Short Fiction, Michigan Quarterly Review, Brooklyn Rail, Refinery29, and elsewhere. López received her MFA from the University of New Orleans.
cur at 1 p.m. on Sept. 3, Sept. 17, Oct. 1, Oct. 15, Oct. 29, and Nov. 12, to start.
Creative writing at Belle Terre Library Creative writers of all skill levels who want to hone their voice by sharing their writing and feedback with one another in a supportive critique group will meet from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 26 at Belle Terre Library, 5550 Belle Terre Road, Marrero. (The group usually meets monthly on the third Saturday.) Writers should attend at least one session before submitting a short work (no more than five pages) for reading and discussion at each session.
River Ridge creative writing The final two workshops in the River Ridge Creative Writing Workshop will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sept. 2 and Sept. 9, at the River Ridge Library, 8825 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge. Taught by local writer and educator Maria Baisier, the class will focus on story writing, memoir writing and creative nonfiction.
Scholars and spies
Cyril M. Lagvanec, Ph.D., the curator of the American-Italian Research Library on the second floor of the East Bank Regional Library, will give a lecture on “Scholars and Espionage in Nazi-occupied Europe” at 7 p.m. Sept. 8 at the East Bank Regional Library. This event is free and open to the public. During World War II, Allied intelligence agencies — such as the American Office of Strategic Services (OSS) and the British Special Operations Executive (SOE) — recruited heavily from East Bank Regional academia, deploying professors, historians, librarians, and archicreative writing vists as undercover operatives and analysts in Nazi-occupied Vicki Salloum, a local author Europe. These scholarly spies who has written five novels and used academic covers, language numerous short stories, will lead skills, and deep research experan introductory fiction writing workshop on alternating Thurstise to map enemy infrastructure, decode logistics, and supday afternoons at the East Bank Regional Library. Beginner and port resistance networks. more experienced writers are Cyril Lagvanec earned his welcome. Participants must regis- undergraduate degree in hister on the library’s website. There tory from Baylor University, his are 12 workshops. The first six oc- master’s degree in British Euro-
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Chef Neil Thibodaux brings his love of cooking to the community. pean History from Tulane University, and his doctoral degree in American History from Texas A&M University. Throughout his long career, Dr. Lagvanec has taught at Jesuit High School, Tulane, Loyola, Delgado, Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, East Carolina University, and Texas A&M.
Cooking with chef Nino Neil “Nino” Thibodaux, a native of Franklin and a resident of Houma, will teach patrons how to make Italian turkey salad from 11 to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 8 at the East Bank Regional Library. Chef Nino has a deep love for Italy, its unique culture, and its people, and he enjoys not only teaching the language but also sharing his life’s experiences. He lived there for 14 years. He graduated from Franklin High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in theology/psychology from Trinity Baptist College in Jacksonville, Florida. He received his doctorate in theology/ psychology from Victory Baptist College in North Augusta, South
Carolina. He earned an associate degree in Italian from Perugia University in Catania, Italy. He has also taught at the university level for several years.
Job Search Basics Registration is open for “Job Search Basics,” the first in a new workshop series on tips and techniques for job searching, from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sept. 10 at the East Bank Regional Library. The first class will focus on: beginning the job search; self-assessment; research; communication; résumé do’s and don’ts; and how to prepare for an interview. Upcoming classes include: Introduction and Job Search Basics; Résumés and Cover Letters and References; Social Media for the Job Search; and Managing Personal Finances.
Astronomy meetup “What Do You See When You Turn Out the Light?” That’s the topic addressed by astrophysicist C. Greg Seab, who explores what you actually see when you observe or photograph various classes of deep-sky objects. This
talk is part of the monthly meeting of the Pontchartrain Astronomy Society, at 7 p.m. on Sept. 2 at the East Bank Regional Library.
Tea Time Gary Michael Smith, a New Orleans author and owner of ChatGris Press, will introduce his new book, “Two Leaves and a Bud — Tea in Contemporary Times,” at 7 p.m. Sept. 3 at the East Bank Regional Library.
Mindfulness sessions Dr. Jayashree Rao continues to lead a series of mindfulness sessions on Thursdays from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in September at the East Bank Regional Library. Upcoming sessions include: n Dealing with Difficult Emotions and Pain n Do’s and Don’ts of Effective Communication n Developing Compassion for Self and Others n Resilience and Burnout Chris Smith is manager of adult programming at the Jefferson Parish Public Library.
Inspiring Through Education Cornerstone has been a community partner in Waggaman and Jefferson Parish for over 70 years. At Cornerstone Energy Park, we invest in collaborative community programs to champion education and empower the local science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce of the future. We’re committed to our community. Together with our community partners, we are helping bridge the gap between education and opportunity to inspire learning, locally.
From Energy to Innovation To learn more about Cornerstone’s local education programs, visit:
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Signing up for a library card in September comes with more than books BY JANE LEGROS Contributing writer
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month, and the New Orleans Public Library is celebrating with a special giveaway for everyone who registers for a library card or renews an expired membership. The American Library Association has hosted National Library Card Sign-Up Month since 1987 to mark the start of the school year. Throughout the month, libraries across the country unite in an effort to ensure every child signs up for a library card. People of all ages are now encouraged to participate in SignUp Month. Everyone who signs up for a card or updates their New Orleans Public Library account between Sept. 1 and Sept. 30 will receive a free canvas tote bag featuring illustrations by New Orleans artist Nichól Brinkman. Potential library patrons can visit nolalibrary.org for more
information or stop by one of the 15 library locations around the city. Throughout the school year, librarians and library staff will help parents and caregivers save hundreds of dollars on educational resources and services for students, including free access to science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics programs and activities, educational apps, in-person and virtual homework help, and technology workshops. With librarians’ expertise, a library card is one of the most cost-effective back-to-school supplies available. The library also offers several nontraditional lending materials, including seeds, professional-grade cake pans, puzzles, tools and more. A New Orleans Public Library card also grants free access to movie and music streaming, digital magazines and newspapers, and even admission to New Orleans museums and attractions through the Culture
Pass Program. Cardholders over 18 who live in Orleans Parish can reserve Culture Passes. Passes unlock free admission to more than a dozen cultural institutions, including: n Audubon Zoo, Aquarium and Insectarium n Contemporary Arts Center n Gallier House n Hermann-Grima House n Historic BK House & Gardens n Select Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra n Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience n National WWII Museum n New Orleans African American Museum n New Orleans Museum of Art n Ogden Museum of Southern Art n New Canal Lighthouse Museum. Jane LeGros is the director of marketing and communications for the New Orleans Public Library.
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Yes, the library has books — and so much more. September is National Library Card SignUp Month, a perfect time to start exploring your local library’s offerings..
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HARVEY GOLDEN AGERS SAY ‘ALOHA’ AT LUAU
The Harvey Golden Age Club members recently held their annual luau fundraiser, a luncheon and dance. Members attending were, first row from left, Henry Rodriguez Jr., Ted Matherne, Rosalie Brown, Elda Olson and Gerri Palisi; second row, Faye Gomez, Evelyn DiMarco, Comila Overby, Barbara Bieber, Tammy Anderson, Jane Marchese, Jane Burke, Virginia Ford and Julie Hernandez; third row, Gail Brown, Steve Brown, Linda Breaux, Barbara Besson, Susan Hitzman, Marion Cortez, Ruthie Tassin, Sue Richard, Lelia Bernard, Doris Blanchard, Marie Trosclair and Barbara Hoffman; and fourth row, Art Brown, Billy DiMarco, Julie Hopstetter, Cindy Leone, John Hitzman, Jerry Anderson, Sandra Ridrique, Dave Clement, Janel Clement, Glenda Giroir, Dale Giroir, Ann Mollere, Jackie Gerstner, Lois Seibert and Rosalie Oubre.
Westwego Rotarians Hear from American Safety CEO American Safety CEO Corey Rosales, an Archbishop Shaw and LSU alumnus, recently addressed the Rotary Club of Westwego.
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6 PACK HALF LITERS
Pepsi
2/$
5 COUNT
12 PACK 12 OZ CANS
$ 99
GRILL UP GAME DAY GIVEAWAY
No purchase necessary. Giveaway runs 8/11/26 - 9/9/26. See official rules for details. Enter at Rouses.com/GrillGiveaway.
SAVE up $ 00 to 6
SAVE $ 00 1
24 PACK 12 OZ
23
$
Miller Lite, Coors Light, Bud Light or Yuengling
30
99 Tito’s Vodka$ 1.75 LITER
OR 750 ML
99
Espolon Reposado Tequila
1.75 LITER
1941 Craft Vodka
22
$
99
750 ML
Corazon Blanco Tequila
19
$
99
750 ML
15
$
Bonanza Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon
99
THC
750 ML SELECTED
Kim Crawford Wine
11
$
99
12 PACK 12 OZ
Corona or Modelo
16
$
99
24 PACK 12 OZ CANS
Michelob Ultra
26
$
99
12 PACK 12 OZ CANS
Twisted Tea or Hoop Tea
12
$
99
4 PACK 12 OZ CANS
Urban South Driftee THC Seltzer
9
$ 99
Prices good at New Orleans, Metairie, Gretna, Kenner, Marrero, Covington, Mandeville, and Slidell locations September 2nd thru September 9th, 2026.