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Houma’s Maw Maw Walker draws thousands in their finest muumuus “Our community needed something, you know, something to grab onto. I mean, we were literally walking by rubble.”

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ing like maw maws and paw paws and visiting multiple businesses in Houma’s downtown. Merlos said the first year was MANNY MERLOS, president of the Hache Grant Association, months after Hurricane Ida. For the past five years, it has been comon holding an event months after Hurricane Ida “Our community needed something, monplace to see multiple people’s hips gyyou know, something to grab onto. I mean, rating with a cane in hand on the streets we were literally walking by rubble,” he of downtown Houma on the first Saturday town, wanted to create an event that anything much more Cajun or family-ori- said. of October. By the time the first event ended, deThis year is no exception, as the Hache brings an element of New Orleans they ented than your grandma and your papa, Grant Association prepares to hold its love and draws people to businesses along your maw maw and your paw paw.” mand was high for another one. The first sixth annual Maw Maw Walker on Oct. 3. the downtown stretch. After holding their first Terrebonne year, fewer than 100 people participated, “I said, well, let’s do Red Dress Run Boucherie, the association set out to President Manny Merlos said a group ä See WALK, page 2G of friends, inspired by their love for the for Cajuns,” Merlos said. “I don’t know start the event, which involves dress-

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Acorns, allergies and other signs of fall for pet owners The calendar says fall, fort that pets experience but apparently South in the spring. For dogs, Louisiana didn’t get the allergies often manifest memo. While other parts as itchy paws, frequent of the country are pulling licking and scratching, out sweaters and watching red skin or recurring ear Traci leaves change, our afterproblems. Howerton My dog, Romeo, has dealt noon temperatures are still ANIMAL with allergies for years, so in the 90s. The humidity RESCUE I know the signs. Enter the lingers, the mosquitoes annual ear infections. If aren’t going anywhere, and summer doesn’t seem quite ready your pet suddenly begins licking his paws constantly or scratching to leave. more than usual, don’t assume it’s Still, the change of seasons just a passing itch. Your vet can brings a few things pet owners help determine the cause and recshould keep on their radar. ommend treatment before a minor Return of seasonal allergies irritation becomes a bigger skin or ear problem. Seasonal allergies will make a comeback. Fall allergens can trigä See PET, page 2G ger the same itching and discom-

Bones are rattling on St. Charles Avenue as the Bergers put up their annual skeleton display in front of what has become the iconic Skeleton House. Louellen and Darryl Berger display over 80 skeletons with labels featuring wicked puns that often reﬂect major topics in popular culture and depict famous celebrities and local people, both living and dead. ä More photos. PAGE 8G

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Fall heat is a thing

People dressed as maw maws in muumuus take to the streets at the annual Maw Maw Walker in downtown Houma.

Don’t relax summer heat precautions just yet. It may technically be fall, but we are still experiencing temperatures that can put our pets at risk of overheating. Continue scheduling walks for early morning or later in the evening, provide plenty of fresh water and shade, and never leave a pet unattended in a vehicle. Remember that pavement can remain dangerously hot even when the air begins to feel more comfortable. If it’s too hot for our bare feet, it’s too hot for a dog’s paws. Preventive measures do not end with summer. South Louisiana’s warm climate means mosquitoes, ﬂeas and ticks remain active well into fall and beyond. That means heartworm, ﬂea and tick prevention should continue year-round.

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Continued from page 1G and by 2024, there were thousands. The Louisiana Travel Association named it Event of the Year in 2025, the Houma Times reports. Merlos said the event has grown each year and credited social media videos that went viral with helping draw people from across the region. Last year, Lafayette media star John Weatherall III, commonly known as Mr. Weatherall, attended the Maw Maw Walker, and his videos went viral, so Merlos said they are expecting even more people rocking muumuus and canes to descend upon the city square. Live music from the Starmadillows, a raffle, costume contest and dancing begin at 11 a.m. Oct. 3 in the Courthouse Square, 7856 Main Street, Houma. Then, around 2 p.m., DJ Rhett and event

organizers head to all 18 of the event’s stops with music blasting, beckoning people to follow and check out the town’s businesses. While the party follows a route concocted by organizers, Merlos said attendees are encouraged to go at their own pace and make their own journey. “We just try to bring as many people as we possibly can to downtown Houma, so that they can enjoy all the vendors and the stops that we have because it’s about them. We try to support them,” he said. Some stops include Mahony’s Irish Pub and The Boxer & The Barrel for adults looking for an alcoholic beverage, and more family-friendly options like Scarlet Scoop Ice Cream Parlor. The full list is online at hachegrant. com. It includes Bayou Terrebonne Distillers, where the group of friends ﬁrst hatched the idea. Merlos said he went to check out the new distillery with a friend,

and met Noah Lirette, former association president, and his cousin, “and the rest is history.” “Now we’re best friends, and we, you know, we started a muumuu party together,” he said. The Maw Maw Walker tradition is not a fundraiser, and Merlos said the $20 registration fee is only required if people want to enter the costume contest and receive commemorative swag that comes with registration. Merlos said the main goal is for people to come to Houma and have a good time. “Just having a very, very good time and not worrying about anything, and just coming together, no matter who you are, what color you are, where you from, or whatever, and everybody just having fun and dancing in the street and dressed like grandmas is pretty amazing to see,” Merlos said. Email Chelsea Shannon at cshannon@theadvocate.com.

Wet weather can cause mushrooms to appear seemingly overnight. I literally woke up to a new mushroom village in my yard this week. Because it can be difﬁcult to distinguish a harmless mushroom from a toxic one, keep pets from eating any wild mushrooms and remove them from areas where pets spend time. Let’s talk about acorns. Anyone with an oak tree knows they can cover a yard or sidewalk quickly. Eating acorns can cause gastrointestinal upset, and swallowing larger pieces could lead to an obstruction. Dogs that consider everything on the ground a snack may need a little extra supervision. Be mindful of wildlife. Snakes certainly don’t disappear because the calendar says fall, especially when temperatures are still this warm. Keep yards tidy, remove debris, and be cautious around woodpiles, tall grass, and other places where snakes like to hide. Fall often means yard work and home projects. Fertilizers, pesticides, rodent control products and automotive ﬂuids can all pose risks to pets. Store chemicals securely and clean up spills immediately.

Seasonal items The annual pumpkin craze can be pet-approved if it is plain canned pumpkin — not pumpkin pie ﬁlling — which is generally safe for dogs and cats in small amounts. But skip the pumpkin spice, whipped cream and anything else we humans like to add.

Walks in darkness The temperature may still feel like summer, but we’re already losing daylight. As evening walks happen in dimmer light, reﬂective collars, harnesses, leashes or small clip-on lights can make pets more visible to drivers, cyclists and other walkers. A ﬂashlight is also useful for spotting uneven

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sidewalks, wildlife or whatever mysterious object your dog has decided needs immediate investigation. Fall in South Louisiana may be more of a date on the calendar than a change in the weather right now, but cooler days will eventually arrive. Until then, enjoy the season, but don’t put away the summer pet-safety rules just yet.

Events ARNO 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: Join Animal Rescue New Orleans as it celebrates its 20th anniversary from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 3 at 160 Brookhollow Esplanade, Elmwood. Enjoy refreshments, music by The Canine Crooner, silent auction & rafﬂe, shelter tours and more. For more information, email adopt@animalrescueneworleans.org. BLESSING OF THE PETS: Christ Anglican Catholic Church Annual Blessing of the Pets in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, 10 a.m. to noon, Oct. 3, at 4316 N. Woodlawn Ave., Metairie. All pets are welcome and will be blessed individually but must be kept on a leash or in a cage. Drive-thru curbside blessing available. Meet adoptable dogs from ARNO. For more information, email adopt@ animalrescueneworleans.org. 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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REACH Center partners with Yeah! Yoga for free classes BY JANE LEGROS

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The REACH Center is partnering with YEAH! Yoga to host a free 12-week Saturday morning class from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., starting Oct. 3. These beginner-friendly classes combine gentle movement, stretching, breathing, mindfulness, strength-building and rest. Classes are open to all ages, bodies, abilities, and experience levels, with chair-based options available. No yoga experience or special equipment is needed — mats and props are provided. Attendees can move at their own pace, learn practical ways to manage stress, and start the weekend feeling strong, grounded, and connected.

The REACH Center, located inside the Corpus Christi Epiphany Church Community Center at 2022 St. Bernard Ave., aims to be a thriving community center that empowers individuals and businesses to reach their full potential.

Art workshops with Lionel Milton The New Orleans Public Library’s 2026 artist-in-residence, Lionel Milton, will lead three workshops this month, beginning with a Michael Jackson-inspired art class at the REACH Center, located inside the Corpus Christi Epiphany Church Community Center at 2022 St. Bernard Ave., from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 3. Attendees will create a visual interpretation of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, and discuss his life and musical legacy through a

call-and-response activity. hero is also an international icon, This workshop is open to ages review her story, and create im11 and up, including adults. Regis- ages in her honor. Space is limited, and registratration is required. On Oct. 5, Milton will lead a tion is required. Visit nolalibrary. graffiti workshop for adults at co/lionel to register. Mid-City Library, 4140 Canal St., Robotics workshop with Jesuit from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Participants will create graffiti-inspired imJesuit Robotics will host two free workshops at the library this ages while learning about the month. The first will be at Central history and importance of street City Library from 2 to 4 p.m. on art. Open to all skill levels for Oct. 3, and the second at Mid-City ages 18 and up. Space is limited, and registration is recommended. Library, 4140 Canal St., from 2 to Walk-ins are welcome for any re- 4 p.m. on Oct. 17. Both workshops are open to tweens ages 9-12. Visit maining space. Children ages 6-12 are invited to nolalibrary.co/robotics to sign up. Keller Library & Community CenVolunteer opportunity for teens ter, 4300 S. Broad St., at 11 a.m. on Oct. 10 for a Ruby BridgesTeens in grades 8-12 may sign inspired art workshop. Led by up to volunteer as Big Reading Milton, the workshop will discuss Buddies this fall to help early how this New Orleans hometown readers (in grades K-2) become

Crescent City Sound Chorus names music director

The city of Kenner Food Bank has received a $50,000 contribution in recognition of its work providing food assistance to individuals and families throughout the community. At a groundbreaking event in August at Cornerstone Energy Park in Waggaman, the Kenner

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Kenner Food Bank gets $50,000 Food Bank was recognized as one of two recipients of a stewardship award and received a check from CHS Inc. and OCP North America. CHS, a global agribusiness and the largest cooperative in the United States, is owned by American farmers and serves customers in 65 countries. OCP manufactures phosphate-based soil and crop nutrition products.

Jane LeGros is the director of marketing and communications for the New Orleans Public Library.

From left, Senior Marine Instructor Col. Patrick Kline, Superintendent Cade Brumley, NOMMA Principal Alexis Long and NOMMA Commandant Chris Schlafer participate in Celebrate Freedom Week.

Jessica Holl has been named the new music director of the New Orleans Crescent City Sound Chorus. Holl, a vocalist, conductor, multi-instrumentalist and choral leader, teaches at Louise S. McGehee School. She earned a master’s degree in music education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and degrees in vocal performance and music education from Ithaca College. Crescent City Sound Chorus is a women’s acapella group and a chapter of SingUnited International.

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more independent readers. Big Reading Buddies are asked to commit to attending all six sessions at Norman Mayer Library, 3001 Gentilly Blvd., on Wednesday evenings in October and on Nov. 3 and 10. This opportunity provides about 10 volunteer hours over six weeks. A brief phone interview and an online orientation are required before volunteering. Reading Buddies x Wee Write is presented in partnership with 826 New Orleans’ Early Literacy Initiative, LitUp! Visit nolalibrary.co/readingbuddies for more information.

Shantell Harris, director of the food bank, and Tamithia Shaw, director of federal program compliance, represented Mayor Mike Glaser at the event. The food bank serves more than 350 families in Kenner who need support due to food insecurity. Donations can be made at www. kenner.la.us/257/Kenner-FoodBank.

NEW ORLEANS CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS: NOCCA will hold an open house from 9 a.m. to noon on Oct. 3 at 2800 Chartres St. in New Orleans. Prospective students, current families, alumni and community members are welcome to attend. NEW ORLEANS MILITARY AND MARITIME ACADEMY: Education Superintendent Cade Brumley and Assistant Superintendent Germain Gilson joined representatives of the Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools at NOMMA to participate in Celebrate Freedom Week, a Louisiana initiative that encourages the study of government, citizenship and the foundational documents of democracy central to the country. ST. MARY’S DOMINICAN HIGH SCHOOL: Dominican Debs MiniCamp will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 3 at the school gym, 7701 Walmsley Ave., New Orleans.

Campers in grades K-7 will be grouped by grade level and supervised by adult chaperones and Deb instructors. The schedule includes a dance session, lunch, a dance review, and a performance rehearsal. Registration is required. The camp fee is $75. www.stmarysdominican. org/item/dominican-deb-minicamp/. ST. MARY’S DOMINICAN HIGH SCHOOL: The Dominican Alumnae Association will host Makers Market with Cocktails in the Courtyard, 5-8 p.m. on Oct. 8, on campus in Alumnae Hall and the St. Dominic Courtyard, 7701 Walmsley Ave., New Orleans. All Dominican alumnae at least 21 years of age are invited to attend and to bring canned food for Dominican’s Thanksgiving Baskets. Registration is required by noon on Oct. 5 and can be made online. www.stmarysdominican.org/item/ cocktails-in-the-courtyard/.

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Golden Age Dance group performs The Westbank Golden Age Line Dance group, ‘Toe the Line,’ recently performed a circusthemed line dance for the annual Jordan Acosta Foundation for Mary’s Kids. The Jordan Acosta Foundation provides support and care services to individuals in need. The line dancers, pictured from left to right in the bottom row, are Sissy Palisi, Lelia Bernard, June Hall, Nancy Sanders, Mary Borgen and Pepper Schefﬂer; top row: Barbara Boudreau, Gerry Palisi, Elda Olsen, Jill Ott, Shirley Schloegel and Lois Hall. PROVIDED PHOTO

Shady Oaks Garden Shady Oaks Garden Club has dedicated a garden at the entrance of River Ridge and the Crepe Myrtle Trail on Sauve Road to founding Club Aug. member JoAnn Christopher, who served twice as club president. At the 14 dedication ceremony were, from left, Deano Bonano, Jefferson dedicates president; Parish councilman; Andrée Gernhauser, Shady Oaks Garden Club and Valerie Moscano, District II director of the Jefferson garden Parish Council of Garden Clubs.

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As part of Rotary International’s emphasis on clean, fresh water worldwide, the Westwego Rotary Club shared memories from the 1984 Louisiana World Exposition in New Orleans, themed ‘The World of Rivers: Fresh Water as a Source of Life,’ at its August meeting. Along with other members sharing stories, Rotary President Mike Hymel recalled meeting Doris Hope, wife of entertainer Bob Hope. Jennifer Steel Bourgeois, R.N., who was a CPR instructor at West Jeff Hospital at the time, trained international pavilions’ staff in the weeks leading up to opening day. Pictured from left are Rickie Dufrene, Patrick LeBoeuf, Mike Hymel, Jennifer Steel Bourgeois and Chris Breaux.

As students across Jefferson Parish settle into the 2026-27 school year, Cornerstone Chemical Company is continuing its decades-long commitment to local education by providing schools with resources designed to help them succeed. The Waggaman-based company recently donated more than $7,000 worth of needed supplies and equipment to Cherbonnier-Rillieux Elementary and Joseph A. Cuillier Sr. Career Center, including everything from crayons and notebooks to cleaning supplies and uniforms. In addition to school supplies, Cornerstone purchased other items to help students and faculty kick off the school year prepared to learn, including laptops, speakers and outdoor seating. Cornerstone’s donations are provided directly to the school recipients, who are then able to distribute the supplies to students and classrooms. With these donations, local schools can ensure every student is in the best position to learn, grow and succeed. “Supporting education is one of the ways Cornerstone can make a meaningful difference in the communities where we live and work,” said Mandy Blanchard, Senior Executive Administrative Assistant at Cornerstone Energy Park. “We value the opportunity to provide local students and faculty with resources that support their learning and success throughout the school year.” Cherbonnier-Rilleux Elementary, located in Waggaman, aims to provide all students with a high-quality, comprehensive, meaningful education, where each student is given the tools to be a lifelong learner and taught to function as a member of a group and as a productive member of society. In Marrero, Joseph A. Cuillier Sr. Career Center provides high-quality career and technical education that equips students with the knowledge, skills and industry-recognized credentials necessary to excel in their chosen career pathways. “We are blessed to have Cornerstone’s continued support as a business partner,” said Denise Rehm, Principal at Cherbonnier-Rilleux Elementary. “Cornerstone has provided school supplies for our students, supported many of our school initiatives such as our Annual Community Fall Festival and our 8th grade ﬁeld trip to LSU, and continuously sponsors activities to uplift our faculty. This support has helped and is helping us to continue to make the positive gains that we are seeing at our school.”

The donations are part of Cornerstone’s broader commitment to bridging the gap between education and opportunity to inspire learning locally. Alongside Cornerstone Energy Park site partners, Cornerstone invests in collaborative community programs to champion education and equip students for future careers, particularly in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). This commitment is evident in Cornerstone’s support of a variety of educational programs with employee volunteers, as well as financial support to numerous local charities and community events geared toward education and workforce development. This year, Cornerstone participated in Jefferson Parish Councilman Byron Lee’s back to school health fair, donating clear book bags to local students. In addition, the Cornerstone Scholarship Program provides financial support to high school graduates and current college students to pursue a STEM-related degree at an accredited university or community college in Louisiana. Scholarships are awarded annually. Cornerstone also sponsors three Cuillier Career Center students each year to attend the Louisiana Youth Seminar, a weeklong summer camp for high school students to help them develop skills in leadership, communication, goal-setting, team-building, self-confidence, problem-solving and more. The 2026 Louisiana Youth Seminar Sponsorship recipients were Rose Gelin (John Ehret High School/ Cuillier Career Center), Alex Prestenbach (Patrick F. Taylor Science and Technology Academy/Cuillier Career Center) and Harmony Stewart (Patrick F. Taylor Science and Technology Academy/Cuillier Career Center). Together, these initiatives reflect Cornerstone’s commitment to supporting local students at all parts of their educational journey, from putting supplies into elementary classrooms to helping students pursue college degrees. By working with schools, supporting STEM education and helping young people prepare for careers, Cornerstone aims to give local students the tools to learn, grow and pursue future job opportunities close to home. To learn more about Cornerstone Chemical Company and its community initiatives, visit https://cornerstonechemco.com/community.

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Installation at the skeleton house in New Orleans as the scary season of Halloween approaches.

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SKELETON HOUSE GETS READY FOR SEASON

Louellen Berger stands next to a skeleton honoring local designer Yvonne Lafleur that she was putting up in front of her home on St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans on Sept. 23.

Louellen Berger, left, puts the finishing touches on the Halloween skeleton display in front of her home.

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Skeleton instillation begins in New Orleans as the scary season of Halloween approaches.

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Multiple horror and sci-fi authors to speak at library

The East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, hosts an evening with sci-fi, paranormal, fantasy, and horror authors at 7 p.m. Oct. 5. The following authors will be present for this event: Mark C. Scioneaux is a Bram Stoker Award finalist, an Amazon bestseller, and an awardwinning author, editor, and screenwriter. He wrote “Inferno,” “The Cadaver Chronicles” and “Poacher.” He co-created the cult hit “Cannibal Fat Camp.” He has also written numerous short stories that appear in various anthologies. SueBird Sparrow is a visually impaired author from New Orleans. Her short stories have appeared in many anthologies, magazines and journals. Her latest novel is “The Devil Drinks Monsoons.” She’s currently working on a historical revenge saga and a children’s book series about an adventurous blind iguana. SueBird enjoys dancing to blues music, memorizing drinking toasts, and hanging out with her companion tortoise, Gordon Ramsay. Charles Bodenheimer began his writing journey with the detective-noir-giallo book series “The Crescent City Underground.” The first book in the series, “The Murders at Algiers Point,” was his debut novel. He is working on the second book in the series, titled “A Dame Called Humidity.” His latest book is the horror novel “The Nightingale Project.” C. Ravyn is an indie horror and thriller author known for her book “Where No One Looks.” She has been featured at literary events in New Orleans, including the Dark Drafts Book Fest hosted at the Port Orleans Brewing Company. Kristen Illarmo is a young adult science fiction and fantasy author examining possible futures shaped by the repercussions of our choices. Illarmo’s passion for exploring complicated family dynamics amid crumbling societies drives her storytelling. She wrote the novels “Collapsing the Divide,” “Without

a World,” “Behind the Red Door” and “And the River Drags Her Down.”

Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. The talk is part of the Louisiana Archaeology Society’s regularly WWII discussion scheduled meeting. Since 2017, LSU New Orleans, The group of history aﬁcionados formerly the University of New will meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 1, at the Orleans, has partnered with the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 Chris U.S. Defense POW/MIA AccountW. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. Brian Smith Altobello, a retired history teacher ing Agency to support its mission to LIBRARY and group leader, has assembled a make the fullest possible accounting LAGNIAPPE panel of Advanced Placement U.S. of U.S. pilots and air crew members history teachers for a questionlost during World War II. This partand-answer session on the state of nership has included conducting teaching WWII in high schools. The group archaeological recovery projects across will discuss how the war is discussed, what Central Europe, including excavations at the curriculum covers and what students aircraft loss sites in Austria, Germany, and should know about WWII. Italy, to locate and repatriate the remains of American soldiers lost in the war.

French history

“From Women Warriors to Yat Catholics” is the theme of the 2026 salon of the Krewe Jean d’Arc, occurring from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 3, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. The annual event features free lectures and presentations by local scholars, authors, and artists covering Joan of Arc, her legacy, her medieval French context, and the French heritage of New Orleans. Attendees can meet and greet krewe leaders or become a krewe member, and view costumes and other items related to the 18-year-old walking parade that marches each Twelfth Night in the French Quarter on Joan of Arc’s birthday, Jan. 6. More information is available on the krewe’s website.

Archaeology D. Ryan Gray, Ph.D., the Richard Wallin Boebel Professor of Anthropology and associate director of the Midlo Center for New Orleans Studies, will give a presentation titled “Cemeteries, Ambiguous Loss, and the DPAA’s Search for the Missing” at 7 p.m. Oct. 6 at the East Bank Regional

Astronomy Clariza Kern, secretary of the Pontchartrain Astronomy Society, will give a lecture titled “Wonders of the Night Sky: The Messier and Caldwell Catalogs,” at 7 p.m. Oct. 7, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. This program will review the lives of Charles Messier and Patrick Moore, renowned astronomers known for cataloging multiple objects in the night sky. The event will also include many images and descriptions of the brightest and most beautiful deep-sky objects visible with the naked eye, small binoculars or amateur telescopes. The science of emission nebulae, globular clusters and planetary nebulae will be explored.

Mini-OktoberFest The East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, will host a miniOktoberfest at 6 p.m. Oct. 8. This event is free and open to the public. Carol Schlueter, director of the GermanAmerican Cultural Center and Museum in

Gretna, will discuss the museum and its role in local history at 6 p.m. She is from a family of German immigrants. Her Schlueter relatives came to Texas in 1846 from Hanover, Germany, and settled in Fredericksburg, near San Antonio. She grew up in the Houston area and came to New Orleans in 1980. Ira’s German Polka Band will perform polka standards at 7 p.m.

Genealogy Librarian Gwen Kelley continues her series of lectures on genealogical research at River Ridge Library, 8825 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge. The lectures are held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursdays in October and cover topics like military records, immigration records and using online sites.

Jigsaw puzzles The Jigsaw Puzzle Extravaganza, hosted by the East Bank Regional Library, will occur from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 11 at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. This event has two parts. Beginning at 1 p.m., patrons may bring their used puzzles to swap with other patrons. Each puzzle should be intact, meaning that it should have all of its pieces. Puzzles that remain untraded can be donated to the Friends of the Jefferson Public Library. The Jigsaw Puzzle Contest is at 2 p.m. and involves 24 teams of two people who will complete, or come close to completing, a 500-piece puzzle by 4 p.m. The contest is limited to adults 18 years of age and older. The first three teams to finish win gift certificates to the Friends’ Big Book Sale at Pontchartrain Center. Chris Smith is manager of adult programming at the Jefferson Parish Public Library.

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AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOODS FAIRS & FESTIVALS

NATIONAL FRIED CHICKEN FESTIVAL: The twoday outdoor festival featuring live music, food and local culture will be held Oct. 2-4 at the New Orleans lakefront, Lakeshore Drive and Franklin Avenue. The event features a wide variety of food offerings, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options from more than 40 restaurants, along with all-day entertainment from renowned musical acts across three stages, large-scale sponsor activations, family-friendly activities and photo ops. The 5K run/walk will take place at 8 a.m. on Oct. 3 at the New Orleans Lakefront. A one-mile kidfriendly run for kids 12 and under also starts at 10 a.m. General admission starts at $21, with multiday and VIP packages available. https://friedchickenfestival.com/. 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/. 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. FIESTA FILIPINA: A festival celebrating Filipino American History Month will take place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Oct. 3 at Los Isleños Museum Complex, 1357 Bayou Road in St. Bernard. The event features food, music, dance, and a cultural exhibit honoring Filipino traditions. Admission is free. https://visitstbernard.com/ event/fiesta-filipina/. 4TH ANNUAL FEEL THE RHYTHM OF THE DRUMS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL: Majekfingers Drumming School (MFDS) will host a day of drumming and more, 3-9 p.m. on Oct. 3 at Music Box Village, 4557 N. Rampart St. in New Orleans. The free event, themed “Every Rhythm Tells a Story,” will feature an interactive drumming and dance workshop, followed by international performances from more than 100 artists representing more than 10 countries. The festival will also include cultural workshops, food vendors, arts and crafts, community activities, and opportunities for attendees to connect with artists and cultural organizations. https://majekfingers.com/. FALL GARDEN FESTIVAL: The City Park Conservancy will host a daylong event featuring more than 50 vendors showcasing common and exotic plants and gardening supplies, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 3 in the Botanical Garden green space at New Orleans City Park, 1 Palm Drive in New Orleans. The day will include plant sales, educational programs, arts and crafts, cooking demonstrations, and live music. Specialists, Master Gardeners, and City Park Conservancy personnel will be on hand to answer questions. Admission starts at $17 for adults, $8 for children ages 3-12, and is free for children 2 and under. https:// neworleanscitypark.org/event/fall-gardenfestival/.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

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 workshop with local artist Hannah Chalew. Details on activities and registration are available online. www.msje.org/public-programs/ sukkahontheroof. ARCHIVES MONTH: The Clerk of Court of the Parish of Orleans will host a series of events marking Archives Month, beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 1 with an exhibit launch at the Notarial Archives Research Center, 1340 Poydras St., Suite 360, in New Orleans. CLE seminars will be held on Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27. Events are free and open to the public. Details are available online at www.orleanscivilclerk. com. “SECOND NATURE: JAPANESE RINPA PAINTINGS FROM THE GITTER-YELEN COLLECTION”: The New Orleans Museum of Art will open a new exhibit on Oct. 2 featuring works by Rinpa artists, who combined specialized ink painting techniques with a polychrome palette in compositions depicting natural scenes. The nearly 60 paintings encompass an array of formats, including hanging scrolls, folding screens, fans, albums, and handscrolls, as well as ceramics and decorative arts. The exhibit is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday and noon-7 p.m. Wednesday at 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, City Park, in New Orleans. Tickets to the museum start at $11. Louisiana residents receive free admission on Wednesdays, courtesy of The Helis Foundation. https://noma.org/exhibitions/secondnature-japanese-rinpa-paintings-from-thegitter-yelen-collection. NORD FAMILY GAME NIGHT: NORD will host an evening of family fun, games, skating, and a movie in the park, starting at 4 p.m. on Oct. 2 at Lafitte Greenway, 2200 Lafitte Ave., in New Orleans. The movie will be “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” Tim Burton’s 1993 animated Halloween film. (504) 658-3052 www. nordc.org. THRIVER PARADE: A second-line celebrating people who have navigated cancer, chronic illness, caregiving, grief or other major life transitions will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Oct. 3, from the levee in Gretna to Rivershack Tavern, 3449 River Road in Jefferson. The inaugural parade, hosted by ADY Life Center, will feature a live brass band and an accessible route for wheelchairs and pedicabs. Registration is $25 per participant, with a portion of proceeds supporting Ochsner Health’s integrative oncology services. Registration includes a limited-edition Thriver Parade T-shirt and commemorative parade swag. adylifecenter.org. COSMETOLOGY INSTITUTE HOMECOMING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: The Cosmetology Institute will celebrate homecoming with a week of activities Oct. 3-10, kicking off with a parade and pep rally at 11 a.m. on Oct. 3 at the intersection of Read Boulevard and Interstate 10 in New Orleans East, followed by industry competitions and a student beauty showcase at noon at Joe W. Brown Memorial Park, 5601 Read Blvd. Further event details and times are available online. HamiltonKrewe.com. AN EVENING WITH STACEY ABRAMS: Planned Parenthood Great Plains will help relaunch Planned Parenthood in Louisiana with a fundraiser at 6 p.m. on Oct. 8 at the Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St. in New Orleans. Stacey Abrams will headline, joined by Alexis

A couple eats at the National Fried Chicken Festival at the lakefront in 2024.

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Southerns Restaurant offered a chicken sandwich at the 2025 fest.

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Morris Charles samples a dish during the National Fried Chicken Festival in New Orleans last year. Forty restaurants were represented and two stages featured music. McGill Johnson, president and CEO of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Tickets start at $100. www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-great-plains/ get-involved/fundraising-events/an-eveningwith-stacey-abrams. ART STUDI-O: Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St. in New Orleans, will host Dreams, Visions and Bricolage, a multiweek exploration of bricolage, the art of making something new from a diverse range of readily available materials, using whatever is at hand to construct, ﬁx, or decorate. Museum Educator Myron Solomon will lead sessions from 1 to 4 p.m. on Oct. 8, 15, 22 and 29. Supplies will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring personal materials and meaningful found objects. The cost is $200 for members and $250 for non-members. https:// ogdenmuseum.org/event/art-studi-o-4. SOUL TREE PLANTING: SOUL (Sustaining Our Urban Landscape) is seeking volunteers for the 2026 planting season, which will start Oct. 17 with a planting at Little Woods. Volunteers can be individuals or groups. Volunteer events focus on tree maintenance and neighborhood outreach. Details and a sign-up form are available online. soulnola.org/volunteer-sign-up/. ART IN THE MANSION: The Old Governor’s Mansion will showcase the work of Louisiana students in the second call for submissions, with a deadline of Oct. 19. Middle and high school students enrolled in arts programs across the state can submit original artwork depicting either the governors who called the mansion home, the Mansion’s history, or its architecture. Submissions may include paintings, drawings, sculptures, or digital art and should be no larger than 24 inches by 24 inches. The top three in each division will be on display in the mansion. Deliver or mail submissions to the Old Governor’s Mansion, 502 North Blvd., Baton Rouge 70802. Submission forms, available online, must accompany the artwork. bit.ly/4rfD2Gd. 21ST ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT: Registration is open for the St. Bernard Sports Hall of Fame coed adult tournament, to be held Nov. 1 at Oak Harbor Golf Course, 201 Oak Harbor Blvd. in Slidell. The start time is noon. Registration is $150 per golfer and $600 per foursome. events.hometown.ticketing.com.

CULINARY EXPERIENCES

LADIES NIGHT NOLA: The series created by chef Nina Compton of Compère Lapin continues through September, with a different collaboration at Mosquito Supper Club 5:30 p.m. 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. CARLA PESONO’S A TASTE OF ITALY: Louisiana’s largest all-inclusive Italian food and drink event will take place 6-10 p.m. on Oct. 8 at Fulton Street between Lafayette and Poydras streets, near Caesars New Orleans. The 21-and-older event will feature Italian food, wine, cocktails, beer, and dessert tastings, live entertainment, and the world’s largest antipasti board. Tickets start at $108.39 on Eventbrite and beneﬁt the Italian American St. Joseph Society.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR: All Saints Catholic Church, 1441 Teche St., New Orleans, will host a health fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 3 at the Althea Holmes Center, 300 Ptolemy St., in the rear of the church. The fair will feature free health screenings (blood pressure and glucose), ﬂu and other scheduled adult vaccines, nutrition education, and more. elsiecobbwright@yahoo.com. BIG EASY LIFESAVER DAY: New Orleans Emergency Medical Services and the American Red Cross Louisiana Region will host the inaugural free event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 10 at the Rosenwald Recreation Center, 1120 S.

Broad St., New Orleans. The family-friendly event will teach New Orleans residents hands-on emergency skills, including CPR, overdose reversal, hands-only CPR, choking relief, Narcan administration, and “Stop the Bleed.” Free health screenings will also be available. Registration is free, but space is limited. Residents are urged to register. RedCross.org/Louisiana.

FUNDRAISERS & GALAS

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. 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/. NOLA DOGS RACE TO THE RESCUE: Registration is open for the ninth 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. ANNUAL MARSH MIXER: The Louisiana Wetlands Education Center and Museum, in partnership with Glass Half Full, will host a community fundraiser from 7 to 10 p.m. on Oct. 2 at the museum, 4905 City Park Drive in Jean Lafitte. The event, themed “When every glass helps build marsh grass,” will feature food and live music. Tickets are $75 per person. A cash bar will be available. Proceeds support hands-on coastal education, student field trips, wetland restoration, and preserving Louisiana’s working-coast heritage. Glass collected during the event will be picked up and processed for use at sites helping rebuild and protect Louisiana’s coast. https://louisiana-wetlands-education-center-and-museum. square.site. 17TH ANNUAL DIVOTS FOR DOGS GOLF TOURNAMENT: Metairie Humane Shelter will sponsor its annual four-person scramble fundraiser on Oct. 3 at Cypress Lakes Country Club, 10 Villere Drive in Destrehan. Registration opens at 7 a.m., with tee times starting at 8:30 a.m. The entry fee is $150 per golfer and includes a round of golf, a cart, and food and drinks before, during, and after play. Mulligans and raffle prizes will be available for an additional donation. (504) 430-4647 (504) 458-0531. DEATH BY CHOCOLATE … NOT BREAST CANCER: Krewe de Pink will host the seventh annual fundraiser benefiting breast cancer research at Tulane Cancer Center, starting at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 3 at Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home, 3827 Canal St. in New Orleans. The event will include food and beverages, live jazz, and a culinary competition. General admission starts at $60. https://www.zeffy. com/en-US/ticketing/death-by-chocolatenotbreast-cancer-2. FOR THE FAMILIES PAR•TEE: Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Louisiana (RMHCSLA) will host the fourth annual fundraiser, 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Oct. 7 at Rock ‘n’ Bowl, 3016

S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans. The event will feature food and beverages, live entertainment, bowling, and a silent auction. Tickets are $125 per person. Proceeds support families who stay with RMHCSLA at no cost. https://rocknpartee2026.funraise.org/. HEALING IN BLOOM: Tickets are on sale for the Family Violence Program of St. Bernard’s domestic violence awareness luncheon, to be held at 11 a.m. on Oct. 8 at Docville Farm, 5124 E. St. Bernard Highway, Violet. Tickets start at $50. RSVPs can be made at SarahR@fvpsb.org or (504) 209-7779. https://fvpsb.org/.

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 at 5 p.m. each Wednesday 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/. “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. TWILIGHT AT LONGUE VUE: The fall season of live music continues through September, with weekly performances at 5 p.m. every Wednesday at Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road in New Orleans. Indigo Strings will perform on Sept. 30. 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/. EVENINGS WITH ENRIQUE: The Helis Foundation will host Wednesday evenings of live music, art and food, 5-7:30 p.m. every week in October at the New Orleans Botanical Garden, 1 Palm Drive in New Orleans. The Oct. 7 musical lineup includes Choro Collective of Brazil. Admission is free. www.thehelisfoundation. org/projects/evenings-with-enrique. BARD AT THE BATTURE: Crescent City Stage will present a two-night celebration of Shakespeare’s women at The Batture, 25 Walnut St. in New Orleans, on Oct. 5-6. Performances begin at 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $38 for bring-your-own seating, with various pricing packages available. www.simpletix. com/e/bard-at-the-batture-ladies-nighttickets-287851. “THE CHERRY ORCHARD”: The theater arts/ drama department at New Orleans Center for Creative Arts will present the Chekhov classic Oct. 7-8 at the Lupin Theatre, 2800 Chartres St. in New Orleans. Curtain is at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 via Eventbrite. www.nocca.com. “THE CURSE OF THE MUMMY”: The NOLA Project, in partnership with Lafitte Greenway Partnership and NORD, will present the world premiere of the stage version of the 1944 horror film Oct. 8-24 at Greenway Station, 436 N. Norman C. Francis Parkway in New Orleans. Curtain is at 7:30 p.m., except for Oct. 18, which is at 6:30 p.m. This production contains adult content. General admission seating in the outdoor venue starts at $28, with bring-your-own seating. Premier seating starts at $60. https://ci.ovationtix. com/35693/production/1283390?mc_ cid=b9389b0be4&mc_eid=5677a40cce.

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 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 5-Oct. 31 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/.

12G ✦ Wednesday, September 30, 2026 ✦ nola.com ✦ The Times-Picayune

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