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Oldest Jefferson Parish festival’s tradition lives on in new home BY GINA RIVERE

Parish and the only one in the parish with its own queen, the Gumbo Festival holds a special place in local history. The Miss Creole Gumbo traFor nearly 60 years, the Gumbo Festival on New Orleans’ West dition, along with generations of volBank has been much more than unteers and families who have kept a weekend of gumbo, music and the festival alive, has become part of carnival rides. It’s a labor of love the West Bank’s cultural fabric. built by generations of parishioners Today, that beloved tradition has whose faith, hard work and devofound a new home in Westwego. For the second year, the Gumbo tion helped shape the now-closed Festival will be held at the WestweHoly Guardian Angels Church and the Bridge City community. go Farmers and Fisheries Market on As the oldest festival in Jefferson Sala Avenue from Oct. 9-11, continuContributing writer

ing a legacy that began with a small church fair and grew into one of Jefferson Parish’s most treasured community traditions.

Tradition built by faith, hard work Monsignor J. Anthony Luminais, ordained in 1954, served as an assistant pastor at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Westwego and later became pastor of Sacred Heart Chapel, a small wooden church on

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Tim Rivers, who says he was the first Bridge City Gumbo Fest king as a child, stirs the gumbo pot during the Bridge City Gumbo Fest ä See FESTIVAL, page 2G in 2022.

OH, DOLLY

The Krewe of Dolly danced through the French Quarter on ‘9 to 5 Day,’ celebrating Dolly Parton with a parade with big wigs and glitter. The parade started outside Armstrong Park and traveled through the French Quarter to the New Orleans Jazz Museum. Speakers spoke from the balcony of the Jazz Museum about Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and Mayor Helen Moreno and the City Council gave proclamations announcing Sept. 25 as Dolly Day in New Orleans.

Run, walk and maybe even dress up the pups for a good cause If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend that also helps local animals, grab your walking shoes and maybe your dog’s favorite costume. The NOLA Dogs Race to the Rescue 5K Run/Walk returns Oct. 11 at historic Metairie Cemetery, bringing together runners, walkers, pet lovers, and local rescue organizations for a morning dedicated to helping animals in need. You don’t have to be a serious runner to join in. Now in its ninth year, Race to the Rescue has raised approximately $225,000 for local animal rescue organizations over the past eight years. Nearly 1,000 people of all ages typically participate, making it an event the whole family can enjoy. This year’s proceeds will Traci beneﬁt six local organizaHowerton tions: Animal Rescue New ANIMAL Orleans, Take Paws Rescue, RESCUE The Inner Pup, Trampled Rose Rescue & Rehab, Trap Dat Cat, and Zeus’ Rescues. Anyone who has spent time around animal rescue knows how quickly the bills add up. Food, vaccinations, heartworm treatment, spay and neuter surgeries, emergency veterinary care, and the everyday costs of caring for animals while they wait for homes all require money. Events like this help provide it. The morning begins at 8 a.m. with what may be my favorite part: a dog parade. Pets and their people are invited to join a

Glittery pedestrians cross St. Ann Street on the edge of the French Quarter before the parade.

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The Krewe of Dolly leads the Dolly Parton Memorial Parade into the French Quarter in New Orleans on Sept. 25.

Rosalie McDermott and birthdaygirl June McDermott, 14, pose before the Dolly Parton Memorial Parade. ä More photos. PAGE 4G

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New Orleans native Brian King to perform free concert Oct. 22 Festgoers stroll the Bridge City Gumbo Fest.

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Food abounds during the Bridge City Gumbo Fest on Oct. 16, 2022. The three-day event features live music, food, a gumbo cook-off and a beautiful child contest, a midway and an arts marketplace.

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Continued from page 1G 12th Street in Bridge City that eventually became Holy Guardian Angels Parish. In 1967, with dreams of expanding the growing parish, Monsignor Luminais rolled up his sleeves and worked with the community, starting small church fairs to raise money. They featured different themes over the years, including a Country and Western Fair and a Fiesta Fair, before Luminais settled on something close to his heart — gumbo. Luminais had a gift for getting people involved, and parishioners answered the call. Men and women volunteered their time and talents. Families worked booths, cooked food, handled electrical work, booked entertainment, organized pageants, maintained the festival grounds, and did whatever else needed to be done. The Gumbo Festival became a family tradition, and some families have now devoted four generations to the event. Elaine Boatwright, one of the festival’s co-founders, served as the organization’s secretary for 50 years. Her late husband, Jimmy, volunteered for more than 40 years and cooked red beans at the festival. Their children and grandchildren joined the tradition as well, with family members serving as Miss Creole Gumbo and King Creole Gumbo. Boatwright’s daughter, Sabrina Palmisano, summed up the connection simply: “It’s part of my life. I love my parish, my God and my church.” Because Holy Guardian Angels did not have a parish school to provide financial support, festival proceeds helped keep the parish afloat. Money raised helped purchase property, construct buildings, and eventually build the Holy Guardian Angels Church. Construction began in 1983, and the church was consecrated in March 1987. Even the church itself reflected the hands and hearts of its people. Parishioner Elson Griffin crafted the sanctuary, altar, lectern, ambo and wooden crosses from Louisiana pecky cypress. Parishioners helped select the statues that lined the walls. Other pieces were donated, designed, collected or created through relationships formed over decades. It represented years of festival booths, pots of gumbo, meetings, prayers, volunteer hours, sacrifices

Natalie Larson, 3, wins the title of Princess in her age group in a beautiful child contest during the 2022 Bridge City Gumbo Fest. and friendships.

‘It felt like a death’ The final Mass at Holy Guardian Angels was held on June 30, 2024, after the Archdiocese of New Orleans decided to close the church during a consolidation, and recently sold the property to nearby Avondale Global Gateway. “It felt like a death,” Angela Bye said. Bye said the people of Holy Guardian Angels had not simply attended the church; they had helped create its history and the surrounding community. Over the years, Bridge City had already lost several places that brought residents together, including the former Bridge City Elementary School, which was torn down, and the playground, which closed after storm damage. “All the things that connect our community were being taken away,” Bye said. For many, it marked the end of an era, but it did not erase nearly six decades of work, memories and tradition. “Where do we go from here?” asked Nikole Larousse Hebert, whose family became involved with the festival after she was crowned Miss Creole Gumbo in 1986. She said that when the possibility of the church closing became real, she never saw it as the end. Volunteers continued working, planning and praying. They remained committed to preserving the Miss Creole Gumbo tradition and the festival In Westwego, the Gumbo Festival found a new home.

Tradition continues The city of Westwego worked with the Gumbo Festival organization to make last year’s event happen. Now the city is welcoming it back for a sec-

ond year. For longtime volunteers, moving the festival does not mean forgetting Bridge City or Holy Guardian Angels. It means carrying them along, Melissa Dugas said. “The love of the parishioners is keeping the festival going,” Dugas said. “We are keeping the tradition going no matter where it’s held.” The festivities kick off Oct. 9 with NOLA Rouge taking the stage at 6:30 p.m., followed by Revamped Band at 8:30 p.m. On Oct. 10, Imagination Movers performs at 12:30 p.m., followed by Jak of Klubz at 2 p.m. Rhythm’s Dance Company takes the stage at 4:15 p.m., followed by Nashville South at 4:45 p.m. and Rock Show NOLA at 8 p.m. The entertainment continues Oct. 11 with T Marie and Bayou Juju at 11:30 a.m. Southern Charm Dance Team follows at 1:15 p.m., with Tracy Anne Jolie and The Beasts of Bourbon at 2 p.m. and Aaron Foret Band closing out the afternoon at 5 p.m. Families can enjoy carnival rides, try their luck at game booths, and take a photo with the festival’s iconic Gumbo Pot. Craft booths will offer visitors an early start on Christmas shopping. And, of course, there is gumbo. Those who believe their gumbo can compete with some of the best are invited to test their recipes during the Gumbo Festival CookOff on Oct. 11. The festival at the Westwego Farmers and Fisheries Market, 484 Sala Ave., opens at 6 p.m. Oct. 9, at noon Oct. 10, and at 11 a.m. Oct. 11. Admission is $5 per person, with children up to 38 inches taller admitted free. For additional festival information, visit thegumbofestival.com.

Classical guitarist and New Orfor when patrons hit the “1860 wall” while searching for Black ancesleans native Brian King will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. Oct. 22 tors. at the East Bank Regional Library, Also, librarian Gwen Kelley con4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. tinues her series of genealogical Brian King is a New Orleansresearch lectures at River Ridge Chris based classical guitarist. He studLibrary, 8825 Jefferson Highway, Smith River Ridge, at 1:30 p.m. on Thursied guitar at the New Orleans CenLIBRARY ter for the Creative Arts and later days in October. LAGNIAPPE earned a bachelor’s degree in music Teen Halloween parties from Oberlin Conservatory and a master’s degree in music from the The East Bank Regional Teen Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. King has Halloween Vampire Ball will be a night performed throughout the United States of games, food, a costume contest, and and Europe, including at the Glasgow Roy- friendly competition, and will take place after the library closes, from 6:30 to al Concert Hall and on the island of Sorrento, Italy. He has won numerous compe- 11:30 p.m. Oct. 24, at the East Bank Regiontitions, including the James Stroud Guitar al Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., MetaiCompetition and the Elias Barreiro Young rie. To register, complete the registration Artists Competition. He released his debut form on the library’s calendar. Space is solo album, “Lost in Twilight,” in 2025. limited; early registration is encouraged. King is also a composer and arranger. The first 25 teens who register will receive His musical influences span a wide range a confirmation email with additional event of sources, and his works reflect that vainformation and a permission slip. All participants must submit a completriety: from the classical music of Tchaikovsky to the samba-infused jazz of Chick ed, signed permission slip from a parent or Corea and the folk music of New Orleans. guardian by the night of the event. HowHis compositional style blends classical ever, if your teen will drive themselves structure with the musical language of or ride with another teen to the event, the jazz. signed permission slip must be turned in King believes in the power of musical no later than Thursday, Oct. 22. A parent collaboration. He founded the Okapi Duo or guardian will be contacted before the with flutist Katie Kim. Together, they’ve event to verify the information provided performed throughout the United States on the registration form. This event is and Scotland and have received numerous open only to teens ages 13-17. For more inawards, including first place in the Goverformation, contact the East Bank Regional nors’ Recital Prize for Chamber Music and Library Teen Center at (504) 849-8833. The West Bank Regional Teen After second place in the Southern Guitar FestiHours Halloween Party will run from val Ensemble Competition. 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at the West Bank But before that, mark your calendar to see the American Legion Post 350 perform Regional Library, 2751 Manhattan Blvd., at 7 p.m. Oct. 12 at the East Bank Regional Harvey. The night includes games, food, crafts, horror films, and friendly competiLibrary. tion after the library closes. Costumes are History lectures encouraged but not required; there will be a costume party. This event is restricted Cyril M. Lagvanec, Ph.D., the curator of the American-Italian Research Library on to teens ages 13 to 18. Registration and the second floor of the East Bank Regional permission slips are required and can be obtained at the library’s website. Library, will give a lecture titled “The Korean War: America’s Forgotten Conflict” at 7 p.m. Oct. 13 at the East Bank Regional Astronomy Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. Clariza Kern, secretary of the PontcharThe Korean War is often called Ameritrain Astronomy Society, will give a lecca’s “Forgotten War” because it erupted ture titled “Wonders of the Night Sky: The abruptly in the shadow of World War II Messier and Caldwell Catalogs” at 7 p.m. and ended in a bitter stalemate without a Oct. 7 at the East Bank Regional Library, clear victory. 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. War Weariness: Coming only five years after World War II, a war-weary American Mini-Oktoberfest public and returning GIs wanted peace The East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. and economic growth rather than another Napoleon Ave., Metairie, will host a miniglobal confrontation. Oktoberfest at 6 p.m. Oct. 8. Carol SchluLack of Traditional Media: Early televieter, director of the German-American Cultural Center and Museum in Gretna, sion networks had not yet established live will discuss the history of German breweror widespread wartime news broadcasts, so print and radio dominated, leaving a ies at 6 p.m. Ira’s German Polka Band will smaller visual imprint on the home front. perform polka standards at 7 p.m. No Formal Declaration: President Harry S. Truman termed the deployment a United Nations “police action” rather than asking Congress for a formal declaration of war. An Unresolved Stalemate: Unlike the unconditional surrenders of WWII, the July 1953 armistice left the peninsula divided at the 38th parallel, with a heavily fortified Demilitarized Zone, creating a frozen conSTAFF FILE PHOTO BY SCOTT THRELKELD flict that technically never ended. Plus, historian Derby Gisclair will presJason Hulin tries to fit a piece on his puzzle ent “Beyond Storyville” at 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at during the 2022 Jigsaw Puzzle Extravaganza. the East Bank Regional Library. This event is free and open to the public. This talk Jigsaw puzzles will explore the underworld of the 19th century, starting with The Swamp, then The Jigsaw Puzzle Extravaganza, hosted the two-block walk through Hell called by the East Bank Regional Library, will ocGallatin Street, and then Basin Street. It cur from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 11 at the East will end with the boiling point that led to Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon the creation of Storyville. The talk will Ave., Metairie. This event has two parts. include many stories and color about the Beginning at 1 p.m., patrons may bring gangs and madams who operated there, their used puzzles to swap with other including Kate Townsend, Willie V. Piazza patrons. Each puzzle should be intact, and Hilma Burt. meaning that it should have all of its pieces. Puzzles that remain untraded can Genealogy be donated to the Friends of the Jefferson Public Library. Lisa Moore, head of research services The Jigsaw Puzzle Contest is at 2 p.m. and cataloger at the Amistad Research and involves 24 teams of two people who Center in New Orleans, will present “Researching Black Ancestry at the Amistad” will complete, or come close to completing, at 7 p.m. Oct. 19 at the East Bank Regional a 500-piece puzzle by 4 p.m. The contest is limited to adults 18 and older. The first Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. three teams to finish win gift certificates This event is part of the Genealogical Reto the Friends’ Big Book Sale at Pontcharsearch Society of New Orleans’ regularly scheduled meeting. Moore will discuss train Center. resources from the Amistad’s collections that can support genealogical research. Chris Smith is manager of adult She will highlight collections of particular programming at the Jefferson Parish interest to genealogists and offer advice Public Library.

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NATIONAL FRIED CHICKEN FESTIVAL: This two-day outdoor event runs Oct. 9-11 at the New Orleans Lakefront (Lakeshore Drive and Franklin Avenue). It offers food from 40+ restaurants — including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices — live music on three stages, sponsor activations, family activities and photo ops. A 5K run/walk is at 8 a.m. on Oct. 3, with a one-mile kids’ run at 10 a.m. General admission starts at $21; multiday and VIP passes available. https://friedchickenfestival.com/. BREWS, BLUES + BBQ: The food and music festival will run noon-6 p.m. on Oct. 8 at Docville Farm, 5124 E. St. Bernard Highway in Violet. Entertainment will include Audrey Levrone, the Chalmette High Jazz Band, and others. Admission is free. Proceeds benefit the Community Center of St. Bernard. www. ccofstb.com/. OKTOBERFEST: Deutsches Haus, 1700 Moss St. in New Orleans, hosts three weekends of food, music and family-friendly events in October. The event on Bayou St. John, across from City Park, will run Oct. 9-10, 16-17 and 23-24, with Friday hours 4-10:30 p.m. and Saturday 1-10:30 p.m. The festival features German food and drinks, oompah music, a beer steinholding contest, a gift and souvenir shop and children’s activities. Admission is $10 at the gate. Children 12 and under get in free. https://oktoberfestnola.com/. GENTILLY FEST: The festival celebrating all things “Gentilly” is scheduled for Oct. 9-11 at Pontchartrain Park, 5701 Press Drive in New Orleans. Hours are Friday 6-9 p.m., Saturday noon-9 p.m. and Sunday noon-8 p.m. Activities include live music on three stages, food from local restaurants and caterers, arts and crafts for sale by local vendors and a Kids Village with an entertainment stage, face painting, pottery making and garden crafts. Admission is free. VIP packages are available via Eventbrite. www.gentillyfestival.com. CRESCENT CITY BLUES & BBQ FESTIVAL: The festival, with top performers from southern Louisiana and Mississippi plus food and visual art, runs Oct. 9-11 at Lafayette Square, 602 Camp St., New Orleans. Friday 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Two stages will host musicians. The Foundation will auction a customized guitar signed by performers to support its programs, including New Orleans music education. Free and open to the public; VIP tickets available. More: www. jazzandheritage.org/events/2026-crescentcity-blues-bbq-festival/. DIVINE MERCY PARISH SEAFOOD FESTIVAL: The annual festival of food, rides and music will take place Oct. 9-11 at 4337 Sal Lentini Parkway in Kenner. Hours are 5-11 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.11 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Live music includes the Topcats. Ride, food and T-shirt tickets are available for presale. www. divinemercyparish.org/seafood-festival. OLD ARABI SUGAR FEST: The free family festival will be noon-7 p.m. Oct. 10 at Aycock Barn, 409 Aycock St., in Arabi. Activities include music, arts and crafts, food and beverages, and contests. www.oldarabi.org/sugarfest. JAPAN FEST 2026: The New Orleans Metro area’s biggest Japanese cultural event is Oct. 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at NOMA, City Park (1 Collins Diboll Circle). Presented by the Japan Society of New Orleans with NOMA and the Consulate General of Japan in Nashville, the festival offers society information, raffles, Samurai armor try-ons (Japan Foundation of New York), arts and crafts, a taiko performance, Japanese dance and tea ceremonies, food and drink. Admission: $10. https://japansocietyofneworleans.wildapricot.org/event-6597349. QUE PASA FESTIVAL: The 15th celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, featuring music, food, dance, and community spirit, will be held Oct. 10-11, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., at Lafreniere Park, 3000 Downs Blvd. in Metairie. The festival will include special quinceañera-style programming, along with 20 food vendors and 75 nonprofits, artisans, and businesses. https://quepasafest.org/.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

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 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., New Orleans) will present “Dreams, Visions and Bricolage,” a multiweek workshop on creating art from found and everyday materials. Museum educator Myron Solomon leads sessions 1-4 p.m. on Oct. 8, 15, 22 and 29. Supplies provided; bring personal or meaningful found objects. Cost: $200 for members, $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. https://soulnola.org/volunteersign-up/.

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Opening-night singing at Deutsches Haus in New Orleans during the 2021 Oktoberfest. ART IN THE MANSION: The Old Governor’s Mansion is accepting student artwork through Oct. 19. Louisiana middle and high school students in arts programs may submit original pieces — paintings, drawings, sculptures, or digital art — (max 24” x 24”) depicting the mansion’s governors, history, or architecture. The top three in each division will be exhibited. Deliver or mail entries with a submission form to Old Governor’s Mansion, 502 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70802. Forms are online: https://bit.ly/4rfD2Gd. MINI BOX AUCTION: The 2026 auction for Community Visions Unlimited (CVU) Utility Box Art Project will be held from 6-9 p.m. on Oct. 9 at the New Orleans Yacht Club, 403 N. Roadway, New Orleans. More than 35 of the 7”x7” boxes will be sold to benefit this community project. The minimum bid is $50. Send early bids to cvunola2@gmail.com. The event will include a meet-and-greet with the artists, refreshments, and live music from Vet Jams, a local band of veterans who use music to help stem the rate of veteran suicide. www.cvunola.org. ST. CHARLES ART GUILD JURIED ART SHOWCASE: The entries in the annual art event will be on public view Oct. 10-22 at the Ormond Manor Restaurant, 13786 River Road in Destrehan. Hours are 11 a.m.-2 p.m. TuesdayThursday and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. Friday. Winning entries will be named for first, second, and third place in various categories, as well as best of show. This year’s guest judge will be mural artist Hans Geist. STERN LEGACY WEEK: Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road in New Orleans, will celebrate Edith and Edgar Stern’s legacy, recognize local philanthropists, share memories of the Stern family, and thank Longue Vue supporters during Oct. 12-17. Events include the Stern Award for Leadership in Philanthropy, Shared Legacies at Dooky Chase, a Legacy Society reception, a book release party, and games. Details on dates and times, as well as ticket prices, are available online. https:// longuevue.com/legacy-week/. SYBIL HAYDEL MORIAL EMPOWERMENT & POLICY CONFERENCE LUNCHEON: The Urban League of Louisiana will host its annual policy conference luncheon on Oct. 14 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd. in New Orleans. The luncheon will feature retired Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson and ACLU of Louisiana Executive Director Alanah Odoms. Tickets are $75. whova.com/portal/registration/x6NAdFLxV1EBi2po5F0Z/. FALL FEST SENIOR CELEBRATION: St. Charles Parish Council on Aging and the Prime Time Seniors will host their annual fall event from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 15 at Edward A. Dufresne Community Center, 274 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway in Luling. St. Charles Parish adults 55 and older are invited. The event will include a costume contest, a 50-50 raffle, bingo, and door prizes. RSVPs are required. Transportation can be arranged. (985) 783-6683.

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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.

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BIG EASY LIFESAVER DAY: New Orleans EMS and the American Red Cross Louisiana will hold a free family event Oct. 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Rosenwald Recreation Center, 1120 S. Broad St. Attendees can learn hands-on emergency skills — CPR (hands-only), overdose reversal/ Narcan, choking relief, and Stop the Bleed — and get free health screenings. Registration is free but limited: RedCross.org/Louisiana.

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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. https://events.hometown.ticketing. com. NOLA DOGS RACE TO THE RESCUE: Registration is open for the 9th annual 5K beneﬁting animal rescue, Oct. 11 at Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery, 5454 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans. Hosted by Heaven’s Pets, the race is inperson or virtual. Participants should raise at least $100; $250+ in pledges waives the $44.93 fee. The event features a brass-band second line and a pet blessing. Register: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/111751/2026-noladogs-race-to-the-rescue-5k-runwalk. TOUR DA PARISH: Registration is open for the St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce’s 12th annual cycling event, set for 7 a.m. on Oct. 17. Starting at the Los Isleños Museum and Heritage Site, 1345 Bayou Road in St. Bernard, riders can choose from 10-, 15-, 30-, or 51-mile routes. Pre-registration is $55 through Oct. 12 and $75 through the day of the event. www. tourdaparish.com. ANDOUILLE RUN/WALK: Registration is open for the annual run/walk, set for 8:30 a.m. on Oct. 18 at Thomas F. Daley Park, 2900 Highway 51 in Laplace. Registration starts at $34.19. https://andouillefestival.com/events/andouille-run-walk/.

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BEWITCHING LUNCHEON: Tickets are on sale now for the New Orleans Garden Society’s 20th annual luncheon, to be held 11 a.m.2 p.m. on Oct. 14 at the Chateau Golf & Country Club, 3600 Chateau Blvd. in Kenner. Led by emcee Margaret Orr, the event will include entertainment, a costume contest and the presentation of a check to this year’s Civic Award winner, the Edible Schoolyard New Orleans. Tickets for the event, themed “The Enchanted Garden,” are $100 per person. https://NewOrleansGardenSociety.org/Bewitching. 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 “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. 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. “MY FAIR LADY”: Lerner and Loewe’s awardwinning stage and movie musical based on George Bernard Shaw’s “Pygmalion” will be performed by Jefferson Performing Arts through Oct. 11 at the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre, 177 Sala Ave. in Westwego. Tickets start at $42 via Ticketmaster. www. jpas.org/theatre/westwego-performing-artstheatre/. DRACULA’S OPEN HOUSE: New Orleans Ballet Theatre presents an evening of revelry, 7-10 p.m. on Oct. 10 at NOBT Studios, 920 Terpsichore in New Orleans. The event will feature a DJ, drinks, and vignettes from NOBT’s upcoming production of “Dracula.” Tickets start at $35. https://www.neworleansballettheatre. com/season-glance#Dracula. TWILIGHT AT LONGUE VUE: The fall season of live music begins in September, with weekly performances every Wednesday at 5 p.m. at Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road in New Orleans. On Oct. 7, it’s An Evening with Amici. 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. 14 musical lineup includes Geovane Santos and his Orchestra from Fumaça, Brazil. Admission is free. www.thehelisfoundation.org/projects/ evenings-with-enrique. GRETNA FESTIN’ 2026: The free Back to the River fall concert series will be held Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. in October at the Gretna Amphitheater, at the intersection of Huey P. Long Avenue and First Street (River Batture). The Oct. 10 concert features The Spinners with Irma Thomas. Vendors will be on site for concessions. Attendees should bring a chair. VIP packages are available. (504) 363-1580 FRIENDS OF THE CABILDO CONCERT SERIES: The concerts continue with Sonny Landreth on Oct. 9. All concerts in the series take place at 7 p.m. at the New Orleans Jazz Museum Performance Space, 400 Esplanade Ave. in New Orleans. Tickets are $30. https://friendsofthecabildo.org/foc-events-calendar/.

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BACK TO THE DRIVE-IN: The city of Gretna will host free family movies at 6:30 p.m. on Fridays in October at the Gretna Amphitheater, at the intersection of Huey P. Long Avenue and First Street (River Batture). The Oct. 9 feature is “Sing,” the 2016 animated ﬁlm. Concessions will be available for purchase. Attendees should bring a lawn chair or blanket. www. gretnala.com/departments/tourism/. MOVIES IN THE PARK: NORD presents free weekly movie screenings every Friday at dusk. The Oct. 9 ﬁlm is “Hocus Pocus,” the 1993 Bette Midler comedy. The movie will be shown at Coliseum Park Square, 1708 Coliseum St., in New Orleans. The rain site is Lyons Recreation Center, 624 Louisiana Ave. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. https://nordc.org/.

BOOKS & LITERARY EVENTS

EVENING STORYTIME WITH CASI COLE: The author of “Moon Cat” will read her book during an evening story time for families at 6 p.m. on Oct. 9 at Parleaux Beer Lab, 634 Lesseps St., New Orleans. Children can participate in a craft inspired by the book. Sponsored by Book Banter Books, the evening is free and open to all ages. https://bookbanterbooks.com/ event/evening-storytime-with-casi-cole/.

MEETINGS

NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: The Vernon L. Landry Chapter 1398 of NARFE will meet and have lunch at 11 a.m. on Oct. 14 in the Sicilian Room at Rocky and Carlo’s Restaurant & Bar, 613 W. St. Bernard Highway, Chalmette. Active and retired federal and postal employees interested in NARFE’s advocacy for federal civilian employees and annuitants are welcome. Contact: Pamela.e.mark1953@gmail.com.

CLASSES & LECTURES

LEARNING BEFORE LUNCH: On Oct. 8, Donna Poniatowski Sims, author and former owner of Donna’s Bar and Grill, will present “The History of New Orleans Musicians who played at Donna’s Bar and Grill” at LSU New Orleans’ Homer L. Hitt Alumni Center, 2000 Lakeshore Drive. Coffee and pastry at 9:30 a.m.; program starts at 10 a.m. Annual membership is $20 or a $5 event donation. www.learningbeforelunch.com.

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Learn about cash flow, debt management, financial protection, retirement planning, and long-term wealth-building strategies in the REACH Center’s 5-week Tuesday financial literacy series, “Dollars & $ense.” Starting Oct. 8, these halfhour workshops at 1 p.m. are designed to equip individuals with essential financial knowledge and practical strategies for everyday life. Learn key topics such as debt management, cash flow optimization, retirement planning, and financial considerations that uniquely affect women. Gain the confidence to

understand your finances, make informed decisions, and take a more active role in building long-term financial stability. Series topics include cash flow maximization, debt management, student loan forgiveness, and retirement funds and income. Light refreshments will be served. The REACH Center is located inside the Corpus Christi Epiphany Church Community Center, 2022 St. Bernard Ave. Visit reach.nolalibrary.org for details and registration.

Virtual author talk Smithsonian curator Carolyn Russo will visit the New Orleans Public Library via Zoom at 1 p.m.

Oct. 8 to discuss her book “The Ascent of Rauschenberg.” Most famous for his groundbreaking “Combines” — painting and sculpture hybrids that often incorporated everyday objects — American artist Robert Rauschenberg (1925-2008) created within a range of media, including collage, performance, photography, and printmaking. But a connective tissue through it all was his fascination with flight. “The Ascent of Rauschenberg” explores the flight motif across his work, spanning birds, insects, aviation, spaceflight, sensory experiences, and metaphors for his own life. Russo curates the art collection at the Smithsonian’s National

Air and Space Museum. She has lectured internationally on the subject of art and ﬂight and is the author of several publications including “The Ascent of Rauschenberg: Reinventing the Art of Flight”; “Art of the Airport Tower; In Plane View: Abstractions of Flight”; and “Women and Flight: Portraits of Contemporary Women Pilots.” Visit nolalibrary.co/russo to register and submit your questions for the author.

Free yoga series 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 welcoming, beginnerfriendly 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. Located inside the Corpus Christi Epiphany Church Community Center (2022 St. Bernard Ave.), the REACH Center aims to be a thriving community center that empowers individuals and businesses to reach their full potential. Jane LeGros is the director of marketing and communications for the New Orleans Public Library.

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Celebrating Ursuline Academy’s Traditions Day at a luncheon at Antoine’s were, from left, Roland Waguespack, Carol Waguespack, the Rev. Ajani Gibson, Laurie Leiva, Sister Carolyn Marie Brockland, Ann Valentino Fuselier, Maria Huete, David Huete and Carlos Calix. Mayor Helena Moreno presented Ursuline Academy with a proclamation on Traditions Day. From left are Angele Thibodeaux Burns, Laurie Leiva, Monique Morial, Moreno, Sister Carolyn Marie Brockland, Julie Morial, Madeleine Landrieu, Mary Shannon Snellings and Mary Landrieu.

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Roxy is a sweet senior rat terrier, 13 and full of gentle charm. This lovely little lady came from a cat-hoarding situation, so she is very comfortable around both cats and dogs. Roxy has a calm, kind personality and enjoys simple pleasures like soft beds, quiet company, and lots of love. If you’re looking to open your heart to a special senior, Roxie would love to meet you. To learn more, email adoptionteam@animalrescueneworleans.org or submit an application at animalrescueneworleans.org/adoptfoster.

In front of the streetcar sculpture designed by Ursuline students are, from left, Maria Rioja, Carmela Juan, Reina Futagoishi and Natalie Vitrano.

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unfamiliar people, and other animals. A large pet event isn’t the best place to test how a nervous or reactive dog will handle a busy environment. Keep dogs on secure leashes rather than retractable ones, bring water and waste bags, and make sure collars and identiﬁcation tags are secure and up to date. Costumes can be fun, but a pet’s comfort should always come ﬁrst. Avoid anything that restricts movement, vision, or breathing. If Fido clearly isn’t enjoying its ensemble, let Fido attend in its birthday suit. He won’t be underdressed. Remember that not every dog enjoys a big social event. Leaving the pets at home doesn’t make us any less of a pet lover. Anyone can still participate in the 5K, support the rescue organizations, and enjoy the festivities without bringing the pets along. Race-day registration begins at 7 a.m. at Metairie Cemetery, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., Metairie. Virtual participation is also available. For registration and additional information, visit noladogsrace.com or call (504) 502-6206. In a city that can turn just about anything into a parade, supporting the local animal rescue community seems like a pretty good reason for one. Whether It’s to run, walk, second line or come out to support the cause, Race to the Rescue offers plenty of ways to make a difference for local animals in need this weekend.

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At the DePaul Community Health Centers’ graduation are, from left, Michael G. Griffin, MSPH, DSc, FACHE, president/ CEO; Krystal Rosette, Paige Roberts, Stephanie Haiko, Lucienne Sims and Robert M. Post, MD, medical director.

SCHOOL NOTES ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART: The Little Hearts Early Learning Program will host Admissions 101, an information session about the early learning program at Sacred Heart, from 9:30 to 10 a.m. on Oct. 8 in the dining hall at the Sacred Heart Mater Campus, 4301 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans. Sessions will cover daily schedules, RN support, program tour strategies, and the application process. https://docs.google. com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftIeY00f6hZtk najlrMVceG4aStFdsnnMuOnjE7PvJZpIpgw/viewform. DEPAUL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS: DePaul celebrated the graduation of its third Family Nurse Practitioner Residency Program cohort in September. Graduates include Stephanie Haiko, Paige Roberts, Krystal Rosette and Lucienne Sims. DePaul’s FNP Residency Program is a full-time, 12-month pro-

gram for newly graduated Family Nurse Practitioners interested in careers as primary care providers in community health centers and other safety-net settings. Tanya Theriault serves as the Family Nurse Practitioner Residency Program director. UNIVERSITY OF HOLY CROSS: UHC will celebrate 110 years of history and service with a Homecoming Mass and cocktail reception on Oct. 17 on campus at 4123 Woodland Drive in Algiers. Mass begins at 4:30 p.m. in the Blessed Basil Moreau Center, followed by a reception until 8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. https://uhcno.jotform. com/form/homecoming-2026-rsvp. URSULINE ACADEMY: Ursuline has ofﬁcially kicked off its tricentennial year. On Traditions Day in September, a celebration honoring nearly 300 years of Ursuline history, traditions, and

impact in New Orleans, the day began with a Mass at St. Louis Cathedral, following a procession and presentation of lilies before the Our Lady of Prompt Succor statue. After Mass, alumnae second-lined to Antoine’s Restaurant for a luncheon, where Mayor Helena Moreno presented a proclamation to the Academy and a key to the city to Sister Carolyn Marie Brockland, O.S.U., on behalf of the Ursuline Sisters. The day’s events also included the unveiling of a streetcar sculpture donated by the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation and designed by Ursuline students. Among the Ursuline alumnae and community leaders at the celebration were former U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu, class of 1973; Madeleine Landrieu, class of 1980; Deb Augustine Grant, class of 1970; Laurie Leiva, Academy president; and the Rev. Ajani K. Gibson, Academy chaplain.

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second-line around Metairie Cemetery, led by BIG FUN Brass Band. Costumes for both humans and animals are encouraged, and there’s no charge to participate in the parade. The 5K begins at 8:30 a.m. and follows a 3.1-mile course along the oak-lined streets of Metairie Cemetery. One important note before arriving with a fourlegged running partner: the race is for humans only. Dogs and their caregivers are welcome to cheer from the sidelines and participate in other activities before and after the race. Following the 5K, Heaven’s Pets at Lake Lawn Metairie will hold its annual Blessing of the Pets at 9:30 a.m. Pets of all shapes and sizes are welcome to the free blessing, which celebrates the animals currently sharing our lives and offers an opportunity to remember those we’ve lost. Heaven’s Pets has provided pet bereavement, memorialization, and cremation services to area families for more than 20 years. This marks the ﬁfth year the Race to the Rescue has been held at Metairie Cemetery in conjunction with its annual blessing. There will also be food and refreshments, an awards ceremony, an online auction featuring items from local businesses, and, because this is New Orleans, sno-balls from Plum Street Snoballs. If you plan to bring your four-legged family members to the festivities, a little preparation can make the morning more enjoyable for everyone. Before bringing your dog along, make sure it’s comfortable around crowds,

Traci D. Howerton is the volunteer manager for Animal Rescue New Orleans, a nonproﬁt, volunteer-based, nokill shelter. For more information, visit www. animalrescueneworleans. org.

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USDA PRIME BEEF

When You Buy 2

— ONLY —

97 24 OZ PACK

SAVE FARM-RAISED up $ 98 Fresh Whole Side to 2 Atlantic Salmon

SAVE 6 OZ CONTAINER up $ 00 Blueberries, to 5 Blackberries

TROPICAL

SAVE $ 00 4

7-Up or Coke Zero

110

2/$$ 2/

$ 99 LB

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SAVE up $ 98 to 2 When You Buy 2

8 PACK 20 OZ

8 - 10.75 OZ BAG

2/$

7 Powerade (MUST BUY 3) Sports Drinks

Ruffles Potato Chips or Doritos Tortilla Chips

SAVE up $ 98 to 4

SAVE up $ 00 to 2

BOTTLES SAVE UP TO $ 25

When You Buy 3

16 OZ

3/$

Blue Bell Ice Cream

8.9 - 14.8 OZ SELECTED

Kellogg’s Cereal

Italian $ 49 $ 39 Rouses Pasta Sauce

16 OZ PACK SELECTED

Rouses Pasta

SAVE up ¢ to 72

24 OZ JAR

Marinara, Roasted Garlic, Tomato Basil & more!

Louisiana Local

$ 99 Rouses Rice $ 77 5 LB BAG

OR 27 OZ CAN SELECTED

Blue Runner Beans

2/$

20 OZ CLASSIC LOAF

Sara Lee Bread

largest selection & lowest prices on wine, spirits & beer SAVE $ 00 7

SELECT

12 PACK 12 OZ

Michelob Ultra, Heineken Silver or Yuengling Flight

750 ML SELECTED

Bonanza or Mumm Sparkling Wine

$ 99

750 ML SELECTED

19 Crimes Wine

$ 99

750 ML SELECTED

Stella Rosa Wine

4 PA C K S

SELECT

750 ML SELECTED

Octopoda Russian River or Freakshow Wine

750 ML

Fireball Cinnamon or Blazin’ Apple Whisky

750 ML

Corazón Blanco Tequila

750 ML

Woodford Reserve Bourbon

29 99

ADAP TOGENIC + FUNCTIONAL BEVER AGES

Prices good at New Orleans, Gretna, Kenner, Metairie, Marrero, Slidell, Mandeville and Covington locations October 7th thru October 14th, 2026.