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Area students named National Merit semifinalists BY CHARLES LUSSIER Staff writer

About 125 high school seniors in the New Orleans region have been named National Merit semiﬁnalists, an honor that places them among the top-achieving students in the country. They are among 16,000 semiﬁnalists named from across the nation out of the class of 2027. They are now in the running for about

6,700 National Merit scholarships worth nearly $26 million that will be offered in the spring. Statewide, roughly 230 Louisiana students qualified as semifinalists because they earned the highest scores on the 2025 administration of the PSAT, a preliminary test to the SAT college placement exam. Nationwide, the semifinalists represent less than 1% of the 1.2 million high school juniors who the took PSAT.

Hailing from both public and private schools, the New Orleansarea semiﬁnalists include nearly 80 from Orleans Parish, about 30 from Jefferson, nearly 20 from St. Tammany and one each from Plaquemines and St. Bernard. To become ﬁnalists, the students must complete an application that asks about their academic achievement, extracurricular activities and leadership record; write an essay; receive an endorsement

William T. Tremé from a high school official; and HAYNES ACADEMY FOR ADVANCED earn SAT or ACT scores that are in STUDIES line with their earlier PSAT scores. n Sophie Bourgeois Only about half of ﬁnalists will win n Ujesh Chakravarty scholarships and earn the coveted n Keren He title of National Merit Scholar. Here are the National Merit n Sadie Heim semiﬁnalists attending schools in n Riley Lehmann n Michael Lemmer the New Orleans metro area: n

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Rabies hasn’t gone away. Are the pets protected?

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ABOVE: Library employee Patrick McKinney reads to kids during storytime at the St. Rose Branch of the St. Charles Parish Library earlier this month. Storytime introduces children ages 0 to 5 to books and reading through stories, music, rhymes and fingerplays. RIGHT: McKinney dances with children during storytime.

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For most pet owners, rabies isn’t something we think about much. We get a reminder from the veterinarian that it’s time for a rabies vaccine, make the appointment and check it off the list. Because rabies in pets has become so uncommon, it’s easy to forget Traci why that vaccine Howerton matters. ANIMAL Earlier this RESCUE month, we got a reminder. The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed a case of rabies in a dog in Acadiana — the first confirmed case in a Louisiana dog since 2014 and only the fifth in the state in the past 20 years. The news comes as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is calling attention to increased rabies activity and human exposures across the country. During July and August, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention received 17% more rabies-related inquiries than during the same period last year. Does this mean pet owners should panic? Absolutely not. But it does mean this is a good time to make sure we aren’t becoming complacent about a preventable disease that, once symptoms appear, is almost always fatal. One reason we don’t see rabies very often in our dogs and cats is that widespread vaccination has done exactly what it

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Farmers markets serve the New Orleans area year-round Staff report Farmers markets help connect people to nearby farms that sell fresh produce, meats, dairy, and more. Whether in Jefferson, Orleans or any neighboring parishes, farmers’ markets offer a chance to build relationships with the people who grow fresh produce in the state.

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LSU AgCenter said that Louisiana produce like collard greens, pumpkins, persimmons and satsumas begin to enter their peak season in September. Produce items like lemons, cabbage, spinach, kale and broccoli shouldn’t be too far behind, with peak season beginning in October. As fall begins, peak season ends for a few summer favorites, so expect to see fewer apples, pears, cantaloupe and watermelon as offerings of Louisiana-area produce.

As September nears its end, a few fruits and vegetables hit Find one near you their peak as temperatures begin Here is a list of current farmers to drop, offering some relief. The markets in the New Orleans metro

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AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOODS FAIRS & FESTIVALS

INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL: The global celebration of music, art, and people will be held Sept. 24-27 at the Public Market at South Shore Harbor, 6901 Stars and Stripes Blvd. in New Orleans. Tickets start at $34.47. https:// iafnola.com/. ALLIGATOR FESTIVAL: The Rotary Club of St. Charles Parish will host its annual fundraising festival Sept. 24-27 at Westbank Bridge Park in St. Charles Parish, 13825 River Road in Luling. Thursday is locals’ night with free entry from 6 to 9 p.m. Hours are 6-11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday. The festival features more than local vendors showcasing handmade crafts, local cuisine and creations from across the region. Admission is $5, with ages 10 and under free. Proceeds support college scholarships for local youth. www.alligatorfestival.org. NOLAXNOLA: The two-week celebration of New Orleans music culture, featuring a diverse lineup of local and national artists, will run Sept. 24-Oct. 4 at more than 40 participating venues around the city. In addition to more than 300 performances, the event will include the annual roast of a prominent New Orleans musician, a happy hour celebrating the “Women of the New Orleans Music Industry,” and the NOLAxNOLA Awards. NOLAxNOLA Talks, a two-day New Orleans music industry and culture conference, will take place Oct. 1-2 at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave. Pricing for shows varies by venue. Many events have no cover charge. www.neworleans.com/nolaxnola/. BLACK AMERICANA FEST: A festival honoring and celebrating the musical heritage, legacy and contributions of Black artists making music in the Americana and folk genres in New Orleans and the Mississippi River Delta region will be held Sept. 25-26 at The Broadside, 600 N. Broad St. in New Orleans. The event includes live music, storytelling, and a cultural celebration, with three stages featuring Tray Wellington, Seratones, Black Banjo Reclamation Project, Jazmine Haynes and more. Tickets start at $33 via Eventbrite. VIP packages are available. www.blackamericanafest.com. JEAN LAFITTE HARBOR RODEO AND FESTIVAL: The combined fishing tournament and festival will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 25, with an awards ceremony at 4 p.m. on Sept. 26 at Jean Lafitte Harbor, 4932 Kenal Road in Lafitte. Local vendors will sell bayou cuisine, and live music performances will include Louisiana Landfall. Family activities will be available for kids. The fishing rodeo, “Catch for the Cause,” will support Hogs for the Cause. (601) 498-7025. NOLA EAST FESTIVAL: The fifth annual festival, “Building Bridges to a Better Future,” will be held 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sept. 26 at Joe W. Brown Park, 5601 Read Blvd. in New Orleans. The family-friendly event will feature vendors, rides, and entertainment. www.nolaeastfestival.com.

WORTH THE DRIVE

CRAFTIN’ CAJUNS CRAFT SHOW & MARKETPLACE: The craft event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 26 at the Barry P. Bonvillain Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd., Houma. It will feature more than 170 vendors offering a wide range of handcrafted goods, home decor, gifts, artwork, jewelry, specialty items, and more. Admission is free. https://explorehouma.com/events/craftin-cajuns-craftshow-marketplace/.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

workshop with local artist Hannah Chalew. Details on activities and registration are available online. www.msje.org/public-programs/ sukkahontheroof.

CULINARY EXPERIENCES

LADIES NIGHT NOLA: The series created by chef Nina Compton of Compère Lapin continues through September, with a different collaboration at 5:30 p.m. each Wednesday night. September events include 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. DINING INTERNATIONALLY: The World Affairs Council of New Orleans (WACNO) will host an evening of cultural immersion and culinary diplomacy, 6-8 p.m. on Sept. 24 at Addis NOLA, 2514 Bayou Road in New Orleans. Guests will enjoy a traditional communal meal featuring Ethiopian dishes. Biruk Alemayehu, founder of Addis NOLA, will share her personal story and insights into Ethiopian culture and its culinary heritage. Tickets start at $65. www.wacno.org. OKTOBERFEST DINNER: Urban South Brewery will host a traditional beer-hall-style German dinner at 7 p.m. on Sept. 25 at 1645 Tchoupitoulas St. in New Orleans. The menu includes roasted chicken, pretzels, brown mustard, and beer cheese for dipping, plus sausages and brats with sides of pickles, onions, and sauerkraut. German-style beer will be on tap. The Deutsches Haus Band will perform from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $50. https://urbansouth.com/upcoming-events. SIAM NIGHT MARKET 2026: The Thai food festival will be held from noon to 10 p.m. on Sept. 26 at Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market, 484 Sala Ave. in Westwego. Vendors include Jasmine Rice Thai Cuisine, Sogbu, Ivy’s Kusina, Thai D Jing, Taste of Kulture, and others. Admission is free. www.visitjeffersonparish. com/events/nola-thai-food-festival/.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

11TH ANNUAL HEALTH SUMMIT: Registration is open for the 11th annual summit, “Advancing Health in a New Era,” to be held Sept. 2425 at Dillard University’s Professional Schools Building, 2601 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans. The event, sponsored by the Louisiana Center for Health Equity in collaboration with the Louisiana Department of Health, the New Orleans Health Department and Dillard, will feature Daniel E. Dawes, Meharry School of Global Health; Gary Chambers Jr., Civics for the People; Alma C. Stewart Allen, Louisiana Center for Health Equity; Eric D. Griggs, Access Health Louisiana; Kwame Terra, bEHR Health Systems; and Gabriela Wilson, Louisiana Center for Health Innovation. Registration fees start at $81.11 via Eventbrite. www. lahealthequity.org/healthsummit. SENIORS AWARE AND STANDING STRONG: SASS No. 4, for adult survivors of any childhood trauma, will be held from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 24 at St. Luke’s UMC, 5875 Canal Blvd., New Orleans. The topic is “The Power of Touch,” led by Reggie Parquet of Tulane and the Rev. Mary Brown of Silence Broken. Door prizes include an acupressure mat and a $25 Earthsavers gift card. Admission is free. Register by email at Admin@SilenceBrokenNow.org or by phone at (504) 261-5384. https://silencebrokennow.org/events.

FUNDRAISERS & GALAS

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The Krewe of Dolly, here celebrating Dolly Parton’s 80th Birthday Bash on Jan. 18, will host a parade in her honor and memory Friday.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE AND MEMORIAL PARADE: The Krewe of Dolly will host a parade celebrating the life and legacy of their namesake, Dolly Parton, with a lineup at 4 p.m. Friday at Louis Armstrong Park, 701 N. Rampart St., in New Orleans. The procession begins at 5 p.m. and travels through the French Quarter before ending at the New Orleans Jazz Museum. An after-party for ages 21 and up will start at 6:30 p.m. at the Blue Nile, 532 Frenchmen St., featuring performances by Tiffany Pollack & Co., Bright Cloud, Lisa Mae O’Neill and Cortland Burke. Admission to the party is free. thekreweofdolly.org. 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. keeplouisianabeautiful.org/love-ourwaterways/. QUALITY OF LIFE ROUNDTABLE: The thirdquarter 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. 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. SUKKAH ON THE ROOF: The Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience will host a week of Sukkot events, Sept. 25-Oct. 2, at 818 Howard Ave. in New Orleans. Events range from a young adult happy hour to a Louisiana lulav

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 for artists in the writing and publishing industry 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. THE GLASS GALA: Tickets are on sale for the annual fundraising gala hosted by Glass Half Full and Glassroots. This year’s event, themed “Through the Looking Glass,” will be held Sept. 25 at Latrobe’s, 403 Royal St., New Orleans and will feature an open bar, DJ sets, a costume contest, food, prizes, recycled glass art and a silent auction. A patron’s party will begin at 6 p.m., with general admission at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $100, and patron tickets are $250. https://glasshalffull.co/.

PEARLS & PURPOSE FUNDRAISER: Tickets are on sale for the Champagne luncheon and fundraiser, sponsored by Les Dames d’ Escoffier New Orleans, to be held 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sept. 25 at Antoine’s Restaurant, 713 St. Louis St. in New Orleans. The event includes a Champagne reception and a seated threecourse luncheon, with featured speakers Robin Barnes and Deputy Mayor Renee Lapeyrolerie. Proceeds benefit the chapter’s annual Leading from the Heart Award grants and other mission-driven programs supporting women-led businesses and nonprofits in the Greater New Orleans hospitality community. Tickets are $95. A VIP after-party will be held 2-4 p.m. at a private residence. Tickets for the Cause-a-Stir VIP Experience are $165 and include admission to the luncheon. www. lesdamesnola.org/shop/p/pearls-and-purpose-2026. NOLA DOGS RACE TO THE RESCUE: Registration is open for the 9th annual 5K race benefiting animal rescue, to be held Oct. 11 at Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery, 5454 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans. Hosted by Heaven’s Pets, the race can be done in person or virtually. Participants are asked to commit to raising at least $100. Pledges of $250 or more earn free registration. The event will include a second-line with a live brass band and a blessing of the pets. Registration is $44.93. https://raceroster. com/ events/2026/111751/2026-nola-dogs-race-tothe-rescue-5k-runwalk. WWNO FUNDRAISER: WWNO will sponsor Kai Ryssdal, host of American Public Media’s Marketplace since 2005, in conversation with Tulane economics professor Peter Ricchiuti, host of Out to Lunch, at 7 p.m. on Sept. 24 at Le Petit Théâtre Du Vieux Carré, 616 St. Peter St., New Orleans. Tickets for the program, a WWNO fundraiser, start at $25. A VIP reception will follow the event at an additional $50 per person. www.lepetittheatre.com/events/ kai-ryssdal-live. GUMBO BOWL ADAPTIVE SPORTS EXHIBITION: SMCL Foundation & Associates Inc., a New Orleans-based nonprofit established in 2006 to improve the quality of life for military veterans, citizens with disabilities, and those who are economically challenged, will host a fundraising event, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., on Sept. 25-26 at Federal City, 2500 General Meye Ave., Algiers. The weekend will include wheelchair football, flag football, a Louisiana gumbo cook-off, live entertainment, adaptive sports demonstrations, vendors, community resources, and family-friendly activities. https://smclf.org/. FATHER MIKE MITCHELL’S ART SALE AND AUCTION: Our Lady of Divine Providence, 8617 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie, will host a sale of more than 50 paintings by Mitchell at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 25. All proceeds benefit the church. Light refreshments will be served, and a 50/50 drawing will be held. Admission is free. This is an adults-only event. (504) 782-2141. WHITE ELEPHANT SALE: Munholland Methodist Church, 1201 Metairie Road, Metairie, will hold a sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., on Sept. 26. Items include shoes, hats, purses, plants, toys, books, electronics, and holiday items, along with frozen soups, gumbo, and baked items. Proceeds benefit Munholland Methodist Women’s mission projects. (504) 834-9910.

THEATER & CONCERTS

“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/. TWILIGHT AT LONGUE VUE: The fall season of live music starts in September, with weekly performances each Wednesday at 5 p.m. at Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road in New Orleans. Dusky Waters will perform on Sept. 9. Tickets are $17 for general admission, $10 for members. Season subscriptions are available. https://longuevue. com/twilight-series/. JEFFERSON CHORALE: The chorale, a community choir and afﬁliate of Jefferson Performing Arts, continues its season with rehearsals 7:30-9:30 p.m. on Thursdays at Good Shepherd Church, 5122 W. Esplanade in Metairie. Performances include a Christmas concert on Dec. 10 and 13, featuring selections from “Messiah”; a spring concert on April 15 and 18; and a June summer pops concert. Reading music is not required. Information on the chorale and the audition process is available by contacting conductor Louise LaBruyère at llabruyere70123@yahoo.com or (504) 430-6371. “FLAMBOYANTS!“: Tickets are on sale for the Sept. 25 performance of this combination of documentary theater, music, dance, and projections exploring connections among Creole cultures in Réunion Island, Louisiana, and Puerto Rico. A project of the Alliance Française de La Nouvelle-Orléans, the show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. in Dixon Hall at Newcomb Circle on the Tulane University campus, 6823 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans. General admission tickets are $25, with $20 for AFNO members. www.af-neworleans.org/ event-rsvp/ﬂamboyants-evening/. TWILIGHT AT LONGUE VUE: The fall season of live music continues in September, with concerts at 5 p.m. every Wednesday at Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road in New Orleans. Bruno Elisabetsky will perform on Sept. 23. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket. Tickets are $17 for general admission and $10 for members. Season subscriptions are available. https://longuevue.com/twilight-series/. HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH COMMUNITY CONCERTS: The Ecos Latinos Series will present a concert at 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 25 at French Market New Orleans, across from 19 French Market Place. The concert will feature Latin jazz harpist and composer Patrice Fisher and Arpa, with trumpeter Omar Ramirez. Concerts continue through October. www.ecoslatinos. org. “LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR”: Tickets are on sale for Neil Simon’s comedy about TV writers, to be performed Oct. 2-18, with a

preview on Oct. 1, at Le Petit Théâtre Du Vieux Carré, 616 St. Peter St. in New Orleans. Curtain is at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; at 3 p.m. on Sundays; and at 2 p.m. on Oct. 17. A student matinee is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Oct. 8. Tickets start at $32. www. lepetittheatre.com/events/laughter-on-the23rd-ﬂoor.

MOVIES

PRODUCER’S CHOICE FILM SERIES: The New Orleans Museum of Art will screen the 2004 ﬁlm “Shall We Dance?” at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 23 at NOMA’s Lapis Center for the Arts, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle in New Orleans. Producer Meryl Poster will lead a post-ﬁlm conversation with actor and cast member Lisa Ann Walter, who will join via Zoom. SAG Award winner Walter is also an author and producer. Tickets are $10 for NOMA members and $15 for general admission. noma.org.

“ON HIGH WATER”: The documentary tracing the lives of commercial ﬁshermen, tribal leaders, educators, and young families in bayou country will be shown at 7 p.m. on Sept. 24 at The Broad Theater, 636 N. Broad St. in New Orleans. The free screening, presented by the Bertelsmann Foundation Documentaries and the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana, will be followed by a panel discussion featuring James Karst, CRCL communications director. RSVPs are available via Eventbrite. www.crcl.org. “ZACK AND ADDIE”: The documentary by Rob Florence about the 2006 French Quarter murder-suicide of Zack Bowen and Addie Hall will be shown at 8 p.m. on Sept. 29 at the Twilight Room of the Allways Lounge, 1040 Marigny St. in New Orleans. The screening beneﬁts NAMI/ National Alliance on Mental Illness. Admission is $15. www.theallwayslounge.net/calendar. html.

BOOKS & LITERARY EVENTS

“AGNES LIVES”: Author Hallie Elizabeth Newton will celebrate the publication of her book at 6 p.m. on Sept. 24 at the Garden District Book Shop, 2727 Prytania St. in New Orleans. General admission is free. Reserve tickets on Eventbrite, where you can also order copies of the book. www.gardendistrictbookshop. com/events. AN EVENING WITH ALISON FENSTERSTOCK AND MICHAEL TISSERAND: The authors will discuss their new book, “Bunny Matthews: His Life, Art, and Obsessions,” at 6 p.m. on Sept. 24 at Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St. in New Orleans. https://octaviabooks.com/ event/2026-09-24/bunny-matthews-his-lifeart-and-obsessions-evening-alison-fensterstock-michael. “THE BEST WOMEN’S TRAVEL WRITING, VOLUME 13: TRUE STORIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD”: Editor Lavinia Spalding and contributors Stephanie Knapp and Melissa Remark will discuss the new volume, followed by book signings, at 6 p.m. on Sept. 23 at 513 Octavia St. in New Orleans. https://octaviabooks.com/event/2026-09-23/best-womenstravel-writing-volume-13-true-stories-aroundworld-signing-and. “THE GRUMP QUEEN”: Author Brooke Bourgeois will lead a story time reading of her book at 11 a.m. on Sept. 26 at Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St. in New Orleans. https://octaviabooks.com/event/2026-09-26/grump-queenstorytime-author-brooke-bourgeois. “SUPERMAJORITY”: Author Adam Jentleson will celebrate the publication of his newest book at 6 p.m. on Sept. 29 at Garden District Book Shop, 2727 Prytania St. in New Orleans. General admission is free with an RSVP via Eventbrite. Preorders are also available. www. gardendistrictbookshop.com/events.

CLASSES & LECTURES

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 to 3:30 p.m. 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:// flashmobneworleans.com/. LITERATURE CREOLE: L’Union Française will hold a six-part series exploring literary media from the Caribbean and Louisiana, starting at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 23 and running through December, at 4522 Prytania St., in New Orleans. This course, a continuation of the Spring 2026 series but open to all, focuses on female writers/poets from the Caribbean or Louisiana who write in French or Creole and have played an important role in Caribbean literature. Registration is now open and starts at $110. www.lunionfrancaise.org/register/p/ haiti-jzf2f-p89wp. BEGINNING TACK-IT CLASS: Throw Dat Nola, 200 Sala Ave., Westwego, will host a workshop on the basics of the Tack-it method, 11 a.m.1 p.m. on Sept. 27. Participants will glitter a kitty and a fleur-de-lis ornament. All supplies are included. Tickets start at $40. Proceeds benefit the Tomato Rescue Club, Louisiana’s first dedicated neonatal kitten rescue. www. throwdat.com/event-details/tack-it-by-anicrafting-for-a-cause-2. ADVENTURES IN MICRO MEMOIRS: Stacey Plaisance will lead a program on writing your life story, hosted by Silence Broken Inc. for the Seniors Aware and Standing Strong program, 9:45-11:30 a.m. on Sept. 29 at First Presbyterian Church, 5401 S. Claiborne Ave., New Orleans. Admission is free. Registration is required at Admin@SilenceBrokenNow.org. https://silencebrokennow.org/events.

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MARKETS

Continued from page 1G MARKET: The market is held 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on a bimonthly basis, with updated dates on Facebook, at 484 Sala Ave. in Westwego. www.facebook.com/ proﬁle.php?id=100075979938725 LAFRENIERE PARK FARMERS ART MARKET: The market is open 1-6 p.m. on Wednesdays at 3000 Downs Blvd. in Metairie. www. facebook.com/p/Lafreniere-ParkFarmers-Arts-Market GRETNA FARMERS MARKET: The market, 739 Third St., between 3rd and 4th Streets along Huey P. Long Avenue in Gretna, is open 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. every Saturday (except Gretna Heritage Festival). www.visitjeffersonparish.com/directory/gretna-farmers-market-art-walk-farmersseafood-markets/ HARAHAN FARMERS MARKET: The market is held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Sundays at Zeringue Park, 501 Oak Ave. in Harahan, at Wilson and Hickory. www.facebook.com/ HarahanMarket/ TERRYTOWN FARMERS MARKET: The market at Terrytown Country Club parking lot and ballroom, 1785 Carol Sue Ave. in Terrytown, is open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on ﬁrst and third Sundays, except for holiday weekends. www.facebook.com/p/ Terrytown-Farmers-Market

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TUESDAY FARMERS MARKET: Crescent City Farmers Market is open 8 a.m.-noon on Tuesdays at The Batture, 25 Walnut St. in New Orleans. www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org/uptown-tuesdaymarket THURSDAY MARKET: Crescent City Farmers Market at Laﬁtte Greenway 500 N. Norman C. Francis Parkway in New Orleans at the Bayou is open 3-7 p.m. on Thursdays. www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org/mid-citythursday-market VIETNAMESE FARMERS MARKET: The market is open 5:30-9 a.m. Saturdays at 14401 Alcee Fortier Blvd. in New Orleans East. www. gogreennola.org/farmersmarkets/ BARCELO GARDENS FRESH MARKET: The market holds a pop-up market at Barcelo Gardens, 2301 Gallier St., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, with a gardening class starting at 11 a.m. Barcelo Gardens Fresh Market is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday-Thursday at 3440 Piety St. in New Orleans. www.facebook.com/BarceloGardens/ COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET: The market is open every Saturday in the parking lot of St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2624 Burgundy St. in New Orleans. October-May hours are noon-4 p.m. June-September hours are 5-8 p.m. https:// faubourgmarigny.org/FarmersMarket SUNDAY MARKET: Crescent City Farmers Market in City Park is open 8 a.m.-noon on Sundays in the parking lot at City Putt, 33 Dreyfous Drive. www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org/our-markets/city-park-Sunday FREE PEOPLE’S FARMERS MARKET: The market is held monthly from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., typically on a Saturday, with updates on the market’s website for speciﬁc dates. The next market will be held on May 9 in the parking lot of the André Cailloux Center for Performing Arts & Cultural Justice, 2541 Bayou Road in New Orleans. www.accneworleans.com/freepeople

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GERMAN COAST FARMERS’ MARKET: The location at West Bank Bridge Park, 13825 River Road in Luling, is open noon-5 p.m. Wednesdays. The location at St. Charles Parish East Regional Library, 160 W. Campus Drive in Destrehan, is open 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays. www.germancoastfarmersmarket.org

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Traveling Creole culture exhibit makes a stop BY JANE LEGROS

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Local artist Condoleezza Semien will lead an artist talk at the REACH Center on Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to noon about her exhibition “Nou La-We are Here: In Rhythm of Our Creole Roots.” The exhibit is a living, traveling exhibition featuring artists across Louisiana who pay homage to Louisiana Creole culture and heritage. Curated by Semien, Nou La

pairs ﬁne arts with digital storytelling, inviting viewers to explore life, religion, and the diverse experiences of Creoles that make our culture vibrant, unique, and unforgettable. Featured artists include Dyvonna S. Aye, Johari Smith, Yufani S., Donald Davis, and Jefani Smith. The exhibition is open to the public at the REACH Center from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and

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STUDENTS

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n Adishree Mehta n Haiyin Qiu n Jennifer Qiu n Leonid Smyk n Lakshmipriya Swami n Caleb White n Bailey Williams n Jasmine Zou

JOHN CURTIS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL n Devan Foy METAIRIE PARK COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL n Iskra Jurkovic PATRICK F. TAYLOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY n Matthew Debaroncelli n Jaden Hoang n Frank Kuhn n Noel Miller n Collin Nguyen n Marissa Nguyen n Tristan Teagle n Trinh Tran ST. MARTIN’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL n Grayson Lambert THOMAS JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL

n Kevin Tran

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ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART n Arabella Lara n Nora Lavigne BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL n Caroline J. Albano n Ruby J. Casemore n Gracie R. Eckstein n Meredith K. Eddins n John Garret H. Evans n Tomas A. Gonzalez n Andy Hoang n Yizhou M. Huang n Joshua V. Ngo n Marianne Y. Nguyen n Megan N. Nguyen n Brianna Peng n Micaiah J. Powell n Gael Romero Silva n Sophia M. Smith n Arthur F. Stoecker n Harrison M. Swift n Khiem T. Trinh n Alice T. Velez BROTHER MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL n Gerard R. Adam n Daniel J. Craven n Noah J. Dobson

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Continued from page 1G is supposed to do. But the virus is still out there. More than 90% of reported rabies cases in animals nationwide occur in wildlife, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with bats, raccoons, skunks and foxes among the animals most commonly infected. In Louisiana, bats and skunks are the primary wildlife carriers. This matters for our pets because they don’t have to venture deep into the woods to encounter wildlife. A bat can get into the house. A skunk can wander into the backyard. An outdoor cat can encounter wildlife without the owner ever knowing. Our pets don’t understand that they need to stay away from wild animals. Louisiana law requires dogs, cats and ferrets older than three months to be vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian. If a pet’s rabies vaccine expiration is unknown, now is a good time to check. Don’t assume an indoor-only pet doesn’t need protection. Cats escape. Dogs have to go outside to do their business — sometimes at night, in the dark. Keeping a pet’s vaccine current protects the pet and the family. If a pet encounters a wild animal that could carry rabies, don’t try to handle the animal at home. Contact a veterinarian, animal control or public health ofﬁcials promptly for guidance. What happens next can depend on the circumstances of the encounter and

Thursdays. The artist talk will mark the exhibition’s closing before it moves to the next parish. Located inside the Corpus Christi Epiphany Church Community Center at 2022 St. Bernard Ave., the REACH Center aims to be a thriving community center that empowers individuals and businesses to reach their full potential. The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation’s Community Partnership Grant program supports this program

n Aiden J. Kane

n Dillon Nguyen

n John O. Steigner

n Andrew Nimmo

DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL n Benjamin P. Miller ISIDORE NEWMAN SCHOOL n Alex Chandler n Jiya Jolly n Remi Kukuy n Zoila Linares n Sophie Nguyen n Michael Oyemade n Stella Volz n Veer Walia n Dawson Wells n Gunnar Wentz JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL n Tristan Alonso n Stephen Berniard n Colton Bollman n William Britsch n Connor Bussey n Luke Cavallino n John Connolle n Brady Crowson n Andrew Eagle n Leon Edmond n Augustin Goudelocke n Davis Hebert n Luke Jones n Mason McMenis n Arthur Meade n Grady Miles

n Owen Truxillo

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and the exhibit.

Cocktail history Discover the history of classic hotel bars in New Orleans at Latter Library’s “History in a Glass” on Sept. 23 at 5:30 p.m. at 5120 St. Charles Ave. Presented by Drink and Learn, the program will explore the iconic St. Charles Hotel and its house punch, as well as the history of the Sazerac. The program will also include recipes and samples of the beloved beverages.

ST. BERNARD PARISH CHALMETTE HIGH SCHOOL

n Jenna R. Jamhour

MOUNT CARMEL ACADEMY

ST. TAMMANY PARISH

n Paige Bono n Avery Hotstream

FONTAINEBLEAU HIGH SCHOOL n Giancarlo Marsalone n Logan Meaux n Emma Pebley MANDEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL n Irene Chen n Ava Jackson n Grant Sanders n Benjamin Trumbach

n Caroline Hotstream n Amielle Schell

ST. MARY’S DOMINICAN HIGH SCHOOL n Katherine Amick n Marta Giarrusso n Lourdes Hanemann n Leah Plaisance n Shanlee Raimer THE WILLOW SCHOOL n Ella Berkner n Louise Bohan n Lola Daschbach n Daphne Fahrenholt n Avery Olive Goldman n Natalie Minor n Robert Paull n Madeleine Polin n Atticus Walker URSULINE ACADEMY n Reina K. Futagoishi n Elle M. Goodwin n Maria C. Rioja

St. Paul’s School

n Jake Bergeron n Colton Gernon n Evan Guilbault n Davyn Hoover n Cullen Hyman n Isaac Perdigao n Damian Rea n Regan Wildt n Zack Wyle

ST. SCHOLASTICA ACADEMY n Stella H. Baier

PLAQUEMINES PARISH Terrebonne Parish

VANDEBILT CATHOLIC HIGH

BELLE CHASSE HIGH SCHOOL n Divinity C. Jones

scratches from an infected animal, as well as through infected saliva that contacts broken skin or mucous membranes. If a person is bitten, scratched or otherwise potentially exposed, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends washing the area thoroughly with soap and water and seeking medical attention immediately. Rabies is preventable with appropriate treatment before symptoms begin. Don’t approach a wild animal simply because it appears sick, injured or unusually friendly. Strange behavior can be a warning sign, but an animal with rabies won’t necessarily look like the snarling, foaming-at-themouth image many of us associPROVIDED PHOTO ate with the disease. If a wild animal needs help, contact the Pappy is a 5-year-old cat whose appropriate agencies. world was upended when his Many people are surprised to owner was deported, separating learn that local shelters typically him from his owner and three cat don’t handle wildlife cases unless friends. He made his way to ARNO there has been a bite or an immebut struggled in the shelter until he diate public safety concern. For injured or orphaned wildwas placed in a foster home. He’s life, the best options are: doing better, with comforting items n Louisiana Department of Wildto ease him back into home life: life & Fisheries Dispatch: 800-442cozy hiding spots, windows to gaze 2511 n Louisiana Department of Wildout of, and cardboard scratchers life & Fisheries New Orleans ofto keep those nails looking trim. To ﬁce: 504-284-2023 learn more, email adoptionteam@ n Silent Voices Wildlife Rehabilianimalrescueneworleans.org or tation: 504-717-9767 A full list of licensed wildlife apply at animalrescueneworleans. rehabilitators is available at www. org/adoptfoster. wlf.louisiana.gov/page/permittedwildlife-rehabilitators. Not every wildlife encounter rethe pet’s vaccination status. quires action, so knowing when to People should also take potenstep in and when to observe from tial exposures seriously. Rabies afar matters. can spread through bites and

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The good news is that rabies in Louisiana pets is rare. The state has averaged about six rabiespositive animals per year since 2000, with most cases occurring in wildlife. But rare doesn’t mean gone. This 2026 case is a good reminder to check pets’ vaccination records, give wildlife plenty of space and know what to do if an exposure occurs.

Events ADOPTION EVENT: Animal Rescue New Orleans will be at the PetSmart Adoption Event, 6851 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 26. Meet puppies and dogs available for adoption. All approved adopters will receive a PetSmart coupon book. For more information, contact adopt@animalrescueneworleans.org. NOLA DOGS RACE TO THE RESCUE: Registration is open for the NOLA Dogs Race to the Rescue 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, Oct. 11. Run through Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery in New Orleans and raise money for animal rescue organizations, including Animal Rescue New Orleans, Take Paws, Trampled Rose Rescue, Zeus’ Rescues and The Inner Pup — Education and Prevention Services. Learn more and register now at 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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Children participate in storytime at the St. Rose Branch of the St. Charles Parish Library. Library employee Patrick McKinney gestures during storytime at the St. Rose Branch of the St. Charles Parish Library on Sept. 4. Storytime introduces children ages 0 to 5 to books and reading through stories, music, rhymes and fingerplays.

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SCHOOL NOTES ST. MARY’S DOMINICAN HIGH SCHOOL: Registration is open for Dominican’s Spend-ADay program for prospective students in grades 5-8. Fall visits run from 7:50 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. on Sept. 22 or 24; Oct. 19, 22, 27 or 30; or Nov. 4 or 10. Attendees will meet students, faculty and staff and be assigned a hostess for the day. Registration is required. https://stmarysdominican.fsenrollment.com/ portal/new_inquiry. CHALMETTE HIGH SCHOOL: Chalmette High received a Merit Award in the High School Division at the 2026 Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance Workforce Development Awards, recognizing the school’s efforts to prepare students for future careers through career and technical education programs, industry partnerships and dual enrollment opportunities. Through these programs, students can earn industry credentials, certiﬁcates of technical studies and associate degrees

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while still in high school. Aleen LeBoeuf is the career and technical education and dual enrollment coordinator. LOYOLA UNIVERSITY: Loyola’s Young Alumni Pack will host an informal Thirsty Thursday gathering for graduates from the past 10 years at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 24 at Tchoup Yard, 405 Third St., New Orleans. Registration is free but required for headcount purposes. https://spark.loyno. edu/2026-september-thirstythursday. ST. BERNARD PARISH PUBLIC SCHOOLS: St. Bernard public schools are working with the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Ofﬁce to strengthen safety procedures and ensure campuses and law enforcement personnel are prepared to respond to an emergency. Schools across the district have conducted lockdown and safety drills in coordination with sheriff’s deputies. Deputies also serve in various roles throughout parish schools.

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cult jewelry, covens, ments, campus tour and bubbling calavailability, online vs. paper applicadrons, much to the annoyance of the tions, application other two. deadlines, popular majors, internship Music event opportunities, types Chris of campus housing, The New Orleans Smith ﬁnancial aid and Trombone Choir LIBRARY scholarship opporperforms at 7 p.m. LAGNIAPPE on Sept. 23 at the tunities and more. East Bank Regional The panel disLibrary, 4747 W. Nacussion will be followed by a question-and- poleon Ave., Metairie. answer session. Dance class After the Q&A, admissions representatives will Line Dancing with Ms. D be available at tables for is held from 1 to 2 p.m. on further discussion with Wednesdays at the Terryprospective students. They town Library, 680 Heritage represent the following Ave., Terrytown. All skill institutions, though other levels are welcome. Comcolleges may send reprefortable clothing is recomsentatives. mended. The library also n Louisiana Christian hosts ballet classes for ages n LSU-Baton Rouge 7 to 12 at 3:30 p.m. on Thursn LSU-New Orleans days, as well as adult beginn University of Southern ner ballet classes from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursdays. Mississippi n Loyola University Cooking demo n Tulane University n University of Southern “Flavors of Health” is the Alabama title of the cooking demonn Millsaps College, Jack- stration and nutrition eduson cation seminar, held from n Southeastern Louisiana 6 to 7 p.m. Sept. 24 at the North Kenner Library, 630 University n Mercer University W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner. Representatives from the Carol Langston, who owns Langston Educational LSU AgCenter will present the event. Consulting, coordinates College Night at the library. Langston has served Dolly Party as a College Board essay Celebrate the legacy of consultant and an AP Span- the late country music College Night superstar Dolly Parton at ish reader and has writan after-hours, adults-only ten a chapter in a college College Night at the party from 6 to 8 p.m. on counseling textbook used Library, an opportunity Sept. 25 at the East Bank to certify counselors. for students to meet with Regional Library, 4747 admissions representatives W. Napoleon. Festivities from local colleges and uni- Sci-Fi and fantasy include a Dolly look-alike versities, will be held from The Old Metairie Sci-Fi contest, crafts, bingo, sin6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 24 and Fantasy Discussion Group discusses Terry at the East Bank Regional galongs, and a biodegradPratchett’s “Wyrd Sisters” Library, 4747 W. Napoleon able body glitter station. at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 23 at Ave., Metairie. Registration on the library the Old Metairie Library, This event is free and website is required for all 2350 Metairie Road. “Wyrd participants. open to the public. No Sisters” features three registration is required. It Reading to Rabbits witches: Granny Weatheris geared toward public, private, parochial and wax; Nanny Ogg, matriarch This innovative reading homeschooled high school of a large tribe of Oggs and program takes place at students and their parents. owner of the most evil cat 1 p.m. Sept. 27 at the West College Night begins with in the world; and Magrat Bank Regional Library, a panel discussion coverGarlick, the junior witch, 2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harwho ﬁrmly believes in ocing admission requirevey. Children can improve

their reading skills and visit with Jefferson Parish SPCA’s adoptable rabbits. All children 12 years of age and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Dolly tribute Mic Drop Mondays features a Dolly Parton Tribute Night at 7 p.m. Sept. 28, at the Lakeshore Library, 1000 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie. The event looks back on the extraordinary career of Dolly Parton and her wit, warmth and spirit.

Art exhibit Photographer Nichole Justelien debuts her collection of multiple-exposure plant portraits at 7 p.m. on Sept. 28 at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. The exhibit will be in the “art corner” next to the Friends Gift Shop. The artist will be present to explain her vision. Patrons can talk with the models featured in the portraits.

Author event Joshua Wheeler, author of the new book “The High Heaven,” will discuss it at 7 p.m. Sept. 29 at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. In “The High Heaven,” Joshua Wheeler explores American piety as it evolves over the Space Age, as technology reshapes notions of humanity and the heavens. Shot through with the speculative and paying homage to three iconic genres — neoWestern, picaresque and Southern Gothic — Izzy’s life story becomes a mirror for the warping of Manifest Destiny and, ultimately, a testament to the human will to seek meaning in the universe. Chris Smith is manager of adult programming at the Jefferson Parish Public Library.

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