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Longue Vue events highlight seasonal changes Happy New Year! If you’re like me, you’re going over a list of things you meant to do in 2014. A visit to Longue Vue House and Gardens is on my list. Along the western edge of Orleans Parish at 7 Bamboo Road, Longue Vue is the former estate of philanthropists Edgar and Edith Stern. It includes an early 20th century house and eight acres of gardens, including a collection of Louisiana irises and a discovery garden for children. Hidden among trees and bamboo off Metairie Road, the Classical Revival-style house is a National Historic Landmark designed by architects William and Geoffrey Platt. It was the second home on the site for the Sterns: a New Orleans businessman and cotton broker and an heiress of the Sears department store family. The home’s diverse interior includes American and English antiques and Op-Art and kinetic art pieces. The gardens were patterned after the Gardens of the Alhambra in Spain and were restored by staff and volunteers from across the country after Hurricane Katrina. Often photographed are lyrical fountains shooting arches across a pool with the mansion as a backdrop. Longue Vue is a popular place for parties and meetings. Tours of the house take place Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The last house tour is at 4 p.m. Here is a list of events taking place during January. Hope to see you there. THE WINTER GARDEN: Wild garden expert Tyrone Foreman will give a presentation on “Native Now: The Role of Deciduous Native Shrubs and Trees in the Winter Garden” from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10. He will walk the grounds and discuss native shrubs and trees with an emphasis on natural form and bark and pruning and placement. The cost is $5 for members and $10 for others. For information, contact Edna Lanieri at (504) 293-4723 or elanieri@ longuevue.com.

Grants to IMPACT 48 nonprofits

GNOF, donors help area groups

1,200 adult and 600 child victims of domestic violence or sexual assault were able to find the help they needed. The New Orleans Family Justice Center is one of 48 orBY KIMBERLEY SINGLETARY ganizations receiving money in Special to The Advocate 2015 from GNOF, through its For the New Orleans Fam- signature grant-making proily Justice Center, this year’s gram. “Each year, we are entrusted IMPACT grant from the Greater New Orleans Foundation will with money by our donors to do literally help keep the lights on with as we see fit,” said Flint at a place where last year alone Mitchell, program officer at

GNOF. “Since 2009, this program has allowed us to give to a wide array of organizations in five categories: arts and culture, youth development, education, health and social services. Last year, we gave out $795,500. This year, it’s $960,000.” Mitchell says GNOF received 205 letters of intent from organizations in the summer. Each letter explained who the organization was, what need they

were hoping to serve, how they would serve the need and how they planned to evaluate their work. “From there, we chose about 50 to speak with further on the phone or by visiting their site,” Mitchell said. “We then made recommendations to the eight members of our grant committee.” This is the second year the New Orleans Family Justice Center has received an

IMPACT grant — $20,000 in 2013 and $15,000 this year. As with last year, the grant will go toward offsetting the costs of renting the space for the agencies and paying for their operational costs. “We are unique in that we have eight different agencies — all serving victims in different ways — all in the same location,” said Mary Claire Landry, äSee IMPACT, page 3G

Audubon opens

Watoto Walk

A Nigerian dwarf goat sticks its tongue out.

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Evan Sloan, 3, pets a domestic goat at the Audubon Zoo’s newest attraction Watoto Walk on Dec. 20.

Watoto Walk is a new petting zoo at the Audubon Zoo, a 3,000-square-foot enclosure home to Gulf Coast sheep, St. Croix sheep, Nigerian dwarf goats and domestic goats. The design is based on a Masai village, such as can be found on the plains of Kenya or Tanzania. Watoto is Swahili for “children.’’

The village includes a rounded thatched hut that will double as an education area. Watoto Walk is open from 10:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. and is included with admission to the zoo at 6500 Magazine St. Audubon Nature Institute members are admitted free of charge.

Zoe Landry, 11, and Rene Dahn, 14, pet one of the Nigerian dwarf goats at the Audubon Zoo’s newest attraction.

The interactive village Watoto Walk resembles a miniature ‘boma,’ an African village, and children can get up close with Gulf Coast and St. Croix sheep, Nigerian dwarf goats and domestic goats.

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Metairie Arbor Day event to feature tree, bench dedications In an effort to encourage people to plant, nurture and celebrate trees, Jefferson Beautification Inc. will hold its 23rd annual Arbor Day celebration Jan. 7 at the Oswald–Dubea Arboretum at LaSalle Park, 6500 Airline Drive, Metairie. Beginning at 1 p.m., tree and bench dedications will be held inside the park. Trees will be dedicated in honor of JBI past President Anne Favret and Jefferson Parish Councilman Paul Johnston. Also, a pecan tree “for

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the birds” will be donated by David and Florence Hatch. Trees will be dedicated in memory of Carla Michelle Belile, Roger Louis Corbeille, George Dubea, Lionel and Jackie Dubea, Raymond Du-

bea, Valerie Fitzgerald Gaffney and Alton D. Smith. Benches will be dedicated in memory of Rene Netto and Dr. Christopher Tremel Smith. A special bench will be dedicated and named “A Faithful Walker.” JBI is a volunteer nonprofit organized in 1990 to provide funding for tree planting and beautification projects on public green spaces in Jefferson Parish and to promote tree planting and beautification through education and public awareness.

Beulah Oswald-Soto is the executive director and acting president of JBI. For information, call the JBI office at (504) 737-7583 or go to www.jeffersonbeautification. org.

KBA donates to local groups

The Kenner Business Association recently awarded nearly $4,000 to five nonprofit organizations as part of the business group’s mission to improve quality of life in Kenner and the surrounding community.

The nonprofit organizations are the Metropolitan Center for Women and Children, Angels’ Place, Vineyard Church, Jefferson Dollars for Scholars and the Kenner Community Dream Builders. “In each of their unique ways, these organizations are making our community a better place to live and work,” said Mary Sharon Howland, president of KBA. “Their individual missions are important to our business leadership, and we are proud to play a small role in their success.”

The Metropolitan Center for Women and Children provides individual and group counseling for domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking survivors, and serves as a transitional shelter for battered women and their children. Angels’ Place assists families of children who are diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses. Vineyard Church in Kenner provides a variety of minisäSee JEFFERSON, page 3G

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Metairie library group to focus on creativity Cherie Cazenavette will coCreoles, free people of color, ordinate a series of 12 weekly pirates, Tennessee militiameetings based on “Walking men, Choctaw Indians and in This World” by Julia Kaintucks (about 3,000 Cameron beginning at 7 in total) to defeat a p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, at disciplined army of the East Bank Regional more than 10,000 BritLibrary, 4747 West Naish troops in the War of poleon Ave., Metairie. 1812. The meetings are free WAR OF 1812 FICTION: and open to the public. Keith Midkiff will Registration is not rediscuss his book “New JP LIBRARY Orleans Besieged” at 7 quired. LAGNIAPPE p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, The group will skip its Monday meetings on CHRIS at the East Bank RegionMartin Luther King Day SMITH al Library, 4747 West and Lundi Gras, but is Napoleon Ave., Metairie. expected to continue meeting “New Orleans Besieged” after the series of 12 sessions explores history in an unends. usual manner, imagining that “Walking in This World” is the British won the Battle of Cameron’s sequel to “The Art- New Orleans. The novel is ist’s Way,” presenting readers set in January 1815, when the with a second course in a jour- treasure city of New Orleans ney toward discovering one’s lies vulnerable and exposed human potential. Cameron to greedy, bloodthirsty pishows readers how to inhabit rates. Protection comes not this world with a sense of won- by force of arms but from the der and childlike inquisitivecrafty mind of an old Spanish ness. The book contains new monk. strategies and techniques for MUSIC OF THE WAR OF 1812: Carobreaking difficult creative lyn Kolb, an adjunct history ground, and it is considered professor at Tulane University, the intermediate level of the will discuss the music of the Artist’s Way program. War of 1812 at 7 p.m. ThursCazenavette is a Metairie na- day, Jan. 8, at the East Bank tive who operates a firm that Regional Library, 4747 West researches and consults on Napoleon Ave., Metairie. historic sites. WORLD WAR II DISCUSSION GROUP: WESTBANK CAMERA CLUB: Film Members of the Living Hisenthusiasts of all skill levels tory Corps of the American are welcome when the WestMilitary will be the guests of bank Camera Club meets at the World War II discussion 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, at the group when it meets at 7 p.m. West Bank Regional Library, Thursday, Jan. 8 at the East 2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey. Bank Regional Library, 4747 The group’s activities include West Napoleon Ave., Metairie. educational programs, memThese members of the living ber competitions, field trips history corps, who dress in the and exhibits of member works. combat uniforms of the Allies OLD METAIRIE GREAT BOOKS and Axis, will talk about the GROUP: “Wealth of Nations” by daily lives of the soldiers they Adam Smith will be the topic represent. when the Old Metairie Great CALLIGRAPHY: The New Books Group meets at 7 p.m. Orleans Lettering Arts AsTuesday, Jan. 6, at the Old sociation will meet at 10 a.m. Metairie Branch Library, 2350 Saturday, Jan. 10, at the East Metairie Road, Metairie. Bank Regional Library, 4747 ANDREW JACKSON: Morgan West Napoleon Ave., Metairie. Molthrop will discuss his book Registration is required; at“Andrew Jackson’s Playbook: tendees should go to www. 15 Strategies for Success from neworleanscalligraphy.org. the Battle of New Orleans to the New NOLA” at 7 p.m. Tues- For information about proday, Jan. 6, at the East Bank grams at the 15 branches of Regional Library, 4747 West the Jefferson Parish Library, Napoleon Ave., Metairie. go to www.jplibrary.net or The book focuses on Jack“like” the library’s Facebook son’s strategies in bringing page for daily programming together a diverse group of updates.

N.O. library welcomes new year with stories, sewing and samba Girls ages 13 to 17 will first Saturday of every month gather for the Divine Design at 2 pm. sewing class from 10 ZUMBA: A Zumba fitness a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturclass will be held from day, Jan. 3, at the Nor6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, man Mayer Library, Jan. 6, at the Rosa F. 3001 Gentilly Blvd., Keller Library and ComNew Orleans. Learnmunity Center, 4300 S. ing to sew can build Broad St., New Orleans. not only skills but also Zumba involves dance creativity, respect, and aerobic elements. @ THE responsibility and Its choreography incorself-discipline. Divine LIBRARY porates hip-hop, soca, CHARLES Design meets on the samba, salsa, merengue first Saturday of every BROWN and mambo. month. Classes are held every BILINGUAL STORYTIME: Stories Tuesday evening and are will be told in French and free. English during a bilingual storytime, or l’heure de conte bi- Charles Brown is the exlingue, at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. ecutive director of the New 3, at the Nix Library, 1401 S. Orleans Public Library. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans. For more information, visit This program will be held the neworleanspubliclibrary.org.

Include pets’well-being in NewYear’s resolutions

It’s a new year, and with that come resolutions to establish new habits for better living. Many people resolve to exercise more, lose weight or get financially fit, but this also is a good time for resoluANIMAL tions that will RESCUE help keep pets TRACI happy, healthy HOWERTON and safe. The following are petfriendly resolutions for 2015: n Exercise: Those who are making a new exercise regimen part of this year’s goals should consider taking their dogs along for the walk. The dog will provide good companionship, and will enjoy the sights and sounds of the great outdoors and the quality time with its owner. Obesity in pets is a problem, and this resolution might be just what the vet ordered to get pets fit and trim. n Proper nutrition: Along the lines of more exercise, proper nutrition should also be a pet health goal this year. Many owners “eyeball” their pet’s food and pour that into a bowl, or free feed, meaning food is always available; these feeding habits often result in overfeeding and weight gain. It’s important to feed only the proper amount and type of food. Talk to a vet about what type of food is best, and measure every time. Finally, pick up the food bowl when mealtime is over. n Update information: The new year is a great time to make sure each pet’s identification tag and microchip information are up-to-date. People who moved in the past year or changed their phone number may not realize the information is outdated until after a pet is lost. Keeping this infor-

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Augie is an energetic, playful 6-month-old pup who shows how smart he is by demonstrating the puppy manners he is learning. He knows ‘sit’ so well, he will sit and wait for a treat. He will lean into you with all his weight for some love and tenderness. He will make an amazing jogging partner. The adoption fee is $200 and includes neutering, vaccines and a microchip. For information, send email to adoptfromarno@yahoo.com. mation current is the best way to ensure a lost pet gets home. n Foster: People who are considering a new pet this year, but are not sure whether they are ready for the commitment, should try fostering. Animal shelters and rescues need loving homes to provide safe and temporary living arrangements for pets. It’s a great opportunity for a shelter animal to get used to a home environment, and it’s the perfect way for you to test the waters of pet ownership. It’s a win-win situation, and a foster pet may just end up becoming a permanent family member. n Volunteer: Shelters and rescues right here in New Orleans rely on volunteers to keep the animals happy and loved until they find a home. It is a rewarding experience, and volunteers can truly make a difference in the life of an

animal. Those who cannot donate time might consider donating supplies to a shelter or rescue group. Most shelters and rescues have volunteer opportunities for high school students needing communityservice hours, church groups, work groups and more. n Be a voice: This year, speak up for the voiceless. People who notice neglected or abused pets should contact the proper authorities. Helping even one animal makes a huge difference. KING CAKE BENEFIT: Sales of king cakes from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, at Cottage Catering and Bakery, 1536 River Oaks Road W., Harahan, will benefit Animal Rescue New Orleans, Susan G. Komen New Orleans and the Parkinson’s Action Network. King cakes are $16.95 and will be medium traditional. Ca-

luda’s King Cake Festival also will feature food, games, live music and adoptable ARNO dogs. For information, call (504) 343-5706 or visit www. caludaskingcake.com. LOST OR FOUND PETS: In Orleans Parish, you can send a photo, description of your pet, date lost/found and your contact information to lostandfound@laspca.org. In Jefferson Parish, email molsen@jeffparish.net and bbourgeois @jeffparish. net, and in St. Bernard Parish, email cluna@sbpg.net. Traci D. Howerton is social media editor of Animal Rescue New Orleans, a nonprofit, volunteer-based, no-kill shelter. Contact ARNO at animal rescuecolumn@gmail.com, www. animalrescueneworleans.org or call its recorded information line at (504) 571-1900.

FAITH NOTES MILLENNIAL PARENTS: Sister Carol Cimino, SSJ, will present a talk on “Millennial Parents: Meeting and Managing a New World of Needs” at 7 p.m. Jan. 6 at the Archbishop Rummel High Cimino School Gym, 1901 Severn Ave., Metairie. Cimino is superintendent of Catholic schools for the Diocese of Buffalo. She brings her wit and wisdom to share with principals, teachers and parents at this free presentation, open to the public. Cimino is a Sister of Saint Joseph of Rochester. She has served as teacher, principal, development director and consultant in Catholic schools. From 1987 to 2003, she was the executive director of the Catholic School Administrators’ Association of New York state. She has served as an adjunct consultant with Catholic School Management Inc., and associate professor in the Catholic School Leadership program at Manhattan College. She is the author of several articles, pamphlets and two books. She is the only religious woman to have been a three-

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Shown at a recent installation of the Knights of Columbus Divine Mercy Council 14822 in Kenner are, front from left, Frank Compagno, Grand Knight Ray Fuenzalida, Donald Mazerat Jr., council chaplain the Rev. Bryan Howard, E.J. Cox, Frank Boneno, Dwight Clement, Dennis Mussare, Kirby Naquin; second row, J. Perniciaro, Harry Yeatman, Tom Mazzella; third row, Frank Raab; Jim Call, district deputy; Ron Swiatkiewicz; August Kohl; Tom Moran; and back, Mark Otts, Bill Feahney, Tetsue Nakamoto and Deacon Andrea Capaci. District Deputy Jim Call presided at the installation ceremony. day champion on “Jeopardy!” For information, visit www. srcarol.com. CITY UNITED IN PRAYER: The monthly City United in Prayer will have a prayer walk from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. Jan. 1, 2 and 3 on the exterior concourse of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Free parking is available in Garage 6 with people meeting at Gate C. All are welcome. ISAIAH 43: A mentoring Training for the Isaiah 43 program at All Saints will be held at 10 a.m. Jan. 10. A St. Gabriel parenting fellowship will be held Jan. 20. A Peacebuilders Brunch for Isaiah 43 will be held Jan. 31 at Cafe Reconcile. For information and to register, call Kristina Gibson,

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Shown at the recent installation of the officers for the Saint John Bosco Catholic Church Council of the Knights of Columbus are, from left, Al Schexnayder, District Deputy; Carlos Hernandez, Treasurer; Kenny Mitchell, Grand Knight; Billy Sanders, Deputy Grand Knight; Xuyen Bui, SecondYear Trustee; George Boudreaux, Financial Secretary; Roger Holmes, Lecturer; Fr. Larry Urban, S.D. B., Chaplain; and Richard Bourgeois, District Warden. program director, at (504) 310- Murphy, program coordina8772; email kgibson@ccano. tor, (504) 310-8764, or email org; or call Sister Salvatrice srsalvatrice@ccano.org.

Metropolitan Republican Women supports literacy in Kenner Yvette Ragas is a member of the Metropolitan Republican Women and a tutor with Start the Adventure in Reading.

Advocate staff report The Metropolitan Republican Women have donated copies of books by Rush Limbaugh and Callista Gingrich to W.G. Schneckenburger Elementary School in Kenner and the North Kenner branch of the Jefferson Parish Public Library. “Rush Revere and the Brave Pilgrims: Time-Travel Adventures With Exceptional Americans” and “Yankee Doodle Dandy” featuring Ellis the Elephant were donated as part of the Mamie Eisenhower LitFrom left are Linda Bergeron, literacy chairman of the Metro- eracy Project of the National politan Republican Women; librarian Charlene Heikemp of the Federation of Republican North Kenner branch of the Jefferson Parish Public Library; Women. Republican women’s and club President Pam Clower. clubs have donated books to

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schools and libraries for 45 years. The local Metro Club has close ties to the Start the Adventure in Reading program.

Club President Pam Clower is a STAIR tutor, and past club President Linda Bergeron is STAIR site director at Grace Church in Kenner. Several club

members tutor second-graders at Schneckenburger on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, and the club donates $200 to STAIR each year.

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St. Bernard entrepreneurs to compete Advocate staff report Jan. 31 is the deadline for entrepreneurs to apply for a chance to pitch their businesses to a panel of judges in St. Bernard Parish during New Orleans Entrepreneur Week in March. The Startup St. Bernard competition is being sponsored by the Meraux Foundation and offers a prize package worth $110,000 designed to help propel their business to the next level. The Startup St. Bernard challenge is open to any busi-

ness that will locate its base of operations to St. Bernard Parish for at least one year, help improve St. Bernard Parish and become part of the St. Bernard Parish entrepreneur ecosystem. The prize package includes office space, legal services, marketing, accounting, $42,500 in cash and virtually everything else a business needs to help it get off the ground. Businesses interested in competing must complete the entry form and submit a business plan at www.startupstbernard.com by Jan. 31. A

panel of experienced judges will review the submissions and score the entries. The five highest-scoring businesses will be selected to make their pitch to the judges at the Startup St. Bernard entrepreneur challenge. The live public event will take place March 23 at the Meraux Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Docville Farm at the Arlene Meraux River Observation Center. The event is free and open to the public. Everyone is invited to attend and support the entrepreneurs. To register for the event, visit NOEW.org.

Christmas tree recycling pickup set for Jefferson BY EVA JACOB BARKOFF Special to The Advocate Photos provided by Krewe of Tusk and Horn

The New Orleans March Against Extinction, held in October, included a group parading with banners and a large photo of an elephant in the French Quarter as part of the Global March for Elephants and Rhinos.

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Krewe parades, sponsors other events to provide help for endangered animals

Advocate staff report The Krewe of Tusk and Horn organized last year in New Orleans to help stop the illegal ivory trade and the crime of poaching, which is threatening the extinction of animals such as elephants and rhinos. They have a creative approach to bring about greater public awareness of the problem, which has included the New Orleans March Against Extinction. Held last fall, the event featured the group parading with banners and a large photo of an elephant in the French Quarter as part of the Global March for Elephants and Rhinos. They also provide an elephant- and rhino-themed coloring page contest for children. The pages are created by New Orleans artist Max Bernardi. The Krewe of Tusk and Horn encourages artists to help protect endangered species and will host an art exhibit and membership drive from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 9 at Ariodante gallery, 535 Julia St. The Krewe also is looking for riders for its bike float unit to enter in the Krewe of Tucks parade at noon Feb. 14. The Tucksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; theme is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tucks Saves

the Day,â&#x20AC;? which Krewe of Tusk and Horn founder Charles Marsala thinks works well with their cause â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to bring an end to the poaching of endangered species. More than a dozen floats are available to ride, and more will be commissioned as the idea grows, Marsala said. Float artist Katrina Breesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; creativity shows her awareness of the need to save wildlife, he said. Marsala is a New Orleans native who attended Jesuit High and Tulane, then ended up as a mayor of Atherton, California. There he learned about the problem, after he had his own â&#x20AC;&#x153;Teddy Roosevelt moment.â&#x20AC;? Marsala said he took a trip to Alaska to go bear hunting, hoping to end up with a bear rug. The hunt was not successful, but the time spent in the bearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s habitat caused him to take up a camera and realize â&#x20AC;&#x153;it was a stupid idea to want an animalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s skin.â&#x20AC;? He began to show his photographs and host educational discussions on the Endangered Species Act. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s helped introduce legislation to increase the penalties for wildlife trafficking to RICO levels for convictions through federal racketeering statutes. Changes in

legislation are needed because wildlife trafficking is currently a low-risk and high-reward crime, Marsala said. The group has also adopted a baby giraffe at the Global Wildlife Center in Folsom, a retired tiger from a circus, and a baby elephant and rhino in Kenya. It hopes to adopt more endangered animals at sanctuaries around the world, with supporters receiving updates on the animals via social media. Marsala began the idea of creating awareness through Mardi Gras as friends and former residents of the town in California where he served wanted to come visit New Orleans. The Krewe of Tusk and Horn offers a fundraising package Feb. 14-17 that includes riding in the bike unit in Krewe of Tucks, the Krewe of Tucks ball, the Bacchus Ball on Feb. 15 and dinner on Lundi Gras at Bayonaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s restaurant. For information and for a link to sign the petition to restrict trophy hunting of endangered species and make wildlife trafficking a RICO felony, visit www.facebook. com/pages/Krewe-of-TuskHorn/1479687115620084.

The 25th annual Christmas tree recycling project begins next week with curbside collection scheduled throughout Jefferson Parish. Volunteers also are needed to help recycle the trees for march restoration and compost. Trees will be collected curbside Jan. 8-10 in unincorporated Jefferson Parish as well as Gretna, Harahan, Lafitte and Westwego. Residents are asked to place trees curbside the evening of Jan. 7. And in Kenner, trees will be collected Jan. 7-9, and residents should place their trees on the curb Tuesday evening. Garbage trucks will make one pass through each neighborhood to collect trees. Only clean, unpainted and nonflocked trees will be accepted for recycling. Prior to placing trees curbside, residents must

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tries to strengthen faith and promote family values. Jefferson Dollars for Scholars in Metairie is one of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most successful chapters of Scholarship America, the largest privately funded scholarship organization in the world. Kenner Community Dream Builders is dedicated to improving the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parks and playgrounds.

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Shady Oaks Garden Club Inc. will start off the New Year with a meeting at the

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Krewe of Tusk and Horn founder Charles Marsala, center, with designer Katrina Brees and Maxwell Waters on floats for the upcoming Krewe of Tucks parade.

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Continued from page 1G CAMERA WORKSHOP: Education director and professional photographer Edna Lanieri will present an introduction to DSLR cameras from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10. After taking their cameras off automatic mode and exploring basic features, participants will test their skills in the gardens. The cost is $50 for members and $60 for others. For information, contact Lanieri at (504) 2934723 or elanieri@longuevue. com. PROSPECT.3: Prospect New Orleans Executive Direc-

tor Brooke Davis Anderson will share mimosas and talk about Prospect.3 and considerations for Prospect.4 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11. Tour the exhibits of filmmaker Camille Henrot, artist JosĂŠ Antonio Vega Macotela and architect Shigeru Ban. The event is free, but reservations are required. For information, contact Lenora Costa at (504) 293-4718 or lcosta@longuevue.com. LITTLE DIGGERS: Children from 18 months to 5 years old and accompanying adults will learn about gardening tools in the Discovery Garden from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13. This winter exploration is free for Longue Vue family members;

$5 for other member levels; $8 for nonmembers; and $7 for an additional child or adult nonmember. For information, contact Lydia Vaughn at (504) 293-4722 or lvaughn@ longuevue.com. TASTE+PAIR: Chef Dan Esses, of Three Muses, will prepare a dinner that will be paired with wines chosen by Beth Ribblett from Swirl Wine Bar during the quarterly Taste+Pair dinner from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22. The theme for this dinner is Italian Carnival, and the cost is $45 per person. For information, contact Edna Lanieri at (504) 2934723 or elanieri@longuevue. com. TODDLERS IN THE GARDEN:

director of the New Orleans Family Justice Center. In addition to serving as the home of the New Orleans Police Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s domestic violence unit, Landry said that the Family Justice Center also offers victims everything from legal help, to housing assistance, to counseling. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Instead of handing them a list of 20 places they have to go to, we provide a sort of one-stop shop, if you will.â&#x20AC;? This makes the third year in a row that Grow Dat Youth Farm has received an IMPACT grant. For them, the

Children from 18 months to 3 years old, with accompanying adults, will get a hands-on introduction to the Lucy C. Roussel Discovery Garden from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31. The cost is $10 for members; $12 for nonmembers; and $5 for each additional adult. For information, contact Lydia Vaughn at (504) 293-4722 or lvaughn@ longuevue.com. For information about Longue Vue House and Gardens, visit www.longuevue. com. Lynne Jensen writes about New Orleans community events and people. Contact her at jensencolumn@gmail. com.

remove all lights, tinsel, garland, ornaments, tree stands and plastic bags from their Christmas trees. Recycled trees will be used for either marsh restoration or for composting. The trees that will be placed in the marsh will help refurbish previously constructed shoreline fences in Goose Bayou near Lafitte to help protect and restore coastal wetlands. Others trees will be brought to Wood Materials LLC to be chipped and used for composting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Although the Louisiana Office of Coastal Management discontinued funding the Christmas tree marsh restoration projects throughout the state, we are able to continue the project thanks to a generous donation of $25,000 from DynoNobel and to the cooperative effort of Wood Materials LLC,â&#x20AC;? said Kriss Fortunato, public information officer for Jefferson Parish.

Volunteers also are needed, especially those who own shallow draft boats, to move trees from a staging area in Lafitte to the preconstructed shoreline fences in Goose Bayou. Volunteers should meet at 8 a.m. Jan. 10 and Jan. 17 at Cochiaraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marina, 4477 Jean Lafitte Blvd., in Lafitte and move trees to the preconstructed shoreline fences in Goose Bayou. Fortunato said that â&#x20AC;&#x153;if volunteer turnout completes the project on Jan. 10, we will cancel the Jan. 17 event.â&#x20AC;? Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and should wear layered clothing including long pants, long sleeved shirts and closed-toe, hard-sole shoes. Hats and sunscreen also are recommended. Gloves, safety glasses, life vests, lunch and refreshments will be provided. For information or to volunteer, call the Jefferson Parish Department of Environmental Affairs at (504) 731-4612.

home of Fran Hymel at 10 a.m. on Jan. 8. This meetingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Structurally Strong,â&#x20AC;? and it will include an update on the drainage project in River Ridge from guest speaker Chuck Prewitt. Co-hostesses will be Evelyn Heinemann, Mollie Frasier, Pat Engel, Jeanne Fabacher, Vivienne Martin and Beulah Oswald. The floral design for the meeting will be a structural design by Cile Whittington, and the horticultural study will be on the goldenrod and will be given by Evie Heinemann. Anne Gauthier will present the butterfly study on the buckeye butterfly. On Jan. 12, the Community Volunteer Committee, headed

by Sylvia Giovingo, will make floral arrangements for the entrance urns at the New Orleans Museum of Art. Later in the month, the Little Shadows Junior Garden Club Committee, co-chaired by Mary Ellen Miller and Rae Morgan, plans to hold an Arbor Day ceremony at Hazel Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Hilda Knoff Elementary School. The garden of the month winner for December was awarded to Molly Prokop, president of the club. Eva Jacob Barkoff writes about the people and events on the east bank of Jefferson Parish. She can be reached by calling (504) 430-8053 or by email at ejbarkoff@gmail.com.

grants have allowed the organization to continue to expand its reach. Since 2011, the 4-acre farm located within City Park has employed area high school students to help produce healthy food for local residents. While doing so, the students learn leadership and teamwork. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In 2012, when we were just getting started, we received $35,000 to develop a wellness curriculum,â&#x20AC;? said Johanna Gilligan, executive director of Grow Dat Youth Farm. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The educational curriculum included things like cooking classes with the purpose of educating the students about the importance of a healthy diet.â&#x20AC;? In 2013, the program received another IMPACT grant

of $25,000 to expand the program and educate the families of the youth. This year, Grow Dat Youth Farm has been awarded $26,000 to even further expand the wellness program to the community as a whole. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We already sell at a reduced cost or donate 40 percent of the food we grow,â&#x20AC;? Gilligan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to be looking at how we can further encourage people in the community to make healthier choices and incorporate more fresh food into their diet.â&#x20AC;? Since it began in 2009, the IMPACT Program has granted more than $5 million to more than 135 local nonprofit organizations. For information, visit www.gnof.org.

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HEALTH BRIEFS

NEIGHBORHOOD BRIEFS

WEST JEFFERSON MEDICAL CENTER: An EMT and paramedic refresher course will be Offered 8 am. to 8 p.m. Jan. 6-9 at WJMC. This Bureau of EMS course is designed to refresh the core knowledge and skills of EMTs, intermediates, and paramedics for National Registry Recertification. This refresher course also meets the new transition requirements for the National Registry. To register, call (504) 349-6688. INFANT MASSAGE: Tulane Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children will present a workshop on infant massage at 10 a.m. Jan. 10 at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. The presentation will be free, but registration is required. Contact Rene Guilbeau at (504) 7804363 or rene.guilbeau@ HCAHealthcare.com. For information, contact Chris Smith, manager of adult programming for the library, at (504) 889-8143 or wcsmith@jefferson.lib.la.us. KEEPING TEETH FOR LIFE: Tooth loss is a serious health problem in Louisiana, where 26 percent of adults ages 65 to 74 have lost all of their natural teeth, compared with 17 percent for the same population in the United States. Metairie dentist Mitchell Pierce will discuss ways to treat toothlessness, including dental implants, bridges and dentures, during a presentation at 7 p.m. Jan. 13 at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. For information regarding this presentation, contact Chris Smith, manager of adult programming for the library, at (504) 889-8143 or wcsmith@jefferson.lib.la.us. UNITED HEALTHCARE CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION: The 2014 Wings of Hope Golf Classic at English Turn Golf and Country Club in New Orleans raised more than $25,000 for the UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation. The money will be used for medical grants for families with children being treated for conditions such as speech and developmental delays, hearing loss, autism, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, Down syndrome and cerebral palsy. In 2013, UHCCF awarded more than 1,700 medical grants worth $5.6 million to children and their families across the United States. PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY: The LSU Health Sciences Center School of Dentistry will provide dental care to 65 pediatric patients and additional pediatric training and experience to as many as 65 dental students thanks to a $25,000 grant from Kool Smiles, a leading provider of dental care for children and families in underserved communities across the United States. The grant will match students interested in obtaining additional training and experience in pediatric dentistry with patients who do not have access to a Kool Smiles office, have limited financial resources and are ineligible for government assistance. Dental services under the grant will include a preventive visit, an initial diagnosis, treatment plan and necessary restorative care. Patients receiving care through the grant funds normally would not be eligible to receive care at Kool Smiles or the LSUSD Dental Clinic. Typically, these patients are above 250 percent of the poverty income guidelines and are not eligible for Medicaid. The Department of Pediatric Dentistry faculty will select participating patients based on financial need and suitability as a teaching case. To apply, parents/ guardians must complete a Kool Smiles Dental Need Grant application form; provide proof of income; and provide evidence of denial of Medicaid benefits or noneligibility. Parents may call the pediatric dentistry department at (504) 941-8201 to set up a screening for this opportunity.

KING CAKE FESTIVAL: Animal Rescue New Orleans, Susan G. Komen New Orleans and the Parkinson’s Action Network will be the beneficiaries of Caluda’s King Cake Festival, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Cottage Catering and Bakers, 1536 River Oaks West, Harahan. There will be live boogie-woogie music from The Kattawar Brothers, games, prizes and raffles. All proceeds from king cake sales during the festival will be donated to charity. For information, call (504) 343-5706 or visit MyCottageCatering.com. ST. CHARLES PARISH LEVEES: The Hurricane Protection Projects Committee of the St. Charles Parish Council will meet at 6 p.m. Monday in the council chambers at 15045 La. 18 (River Road), Hahnville. For information, call the council secretary at (985) 783-5000. ALGIERS KIWANIS: Judge Teena Anderson-Trahan, of Second City Court, will present “I Am a Kiwanian, But Do You Really Know Me?” when the Kiwanis Club of Algiers meets at 7 a.m. Jan. 8 at the Aurora Tennis and Swim Club, 5244 Gen. Meyer. Guests are welcome at the Kiwanis meeting. For information, call (504) 391-0667. BLUSH BALL: The Metropolitan Center for Women and Children will be the beneficiary of the Blush Ball presented by the Pussyfooters marching group from 9 p.m. to midnight Jan. 9 at Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Drive, New Orleans. The event will feature live music by Big Sam’s Funky Nation along with Quickie Mart and Fresh Johnson and special performances by the Pussyfooters. In the past four years, the Blush Ball has raised more than $70,000 for the Metro Center. Tickets are $40 general admission and $60 including the patron party from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are available at www. pussyfooters.org.

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Members of the committee planning the fundraiser ‘An Afternoon With WYES — Downton Abbey Tea’ hold some auction items that will be available at the event, which is from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, at 5531 St. Charles Ave. Shown are, front, event chairwoman Jean Rice; second row, Faith Peperone, Sandra Chaisson; third row, Teresa Guzzetta, Constance Cowart, Teri Wittenburg; fourth row, Heidi Dugan; and back, Virginia Blanque, Diane Hollis and Barbara Ballard.

Downton Abbey Tea to benefit WYES

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Local PBS station WYES will have a fundraiser, “An Afternoon With WYES — Downton Abbey Tea,” from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, at 5531 St. Charles Ave., the home of Jennifer Heebe. There will be a silent auction and costumes are optional. Tea ticket is $100. The event is preceded by a patron Champagne reception from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Patron ticket is $175. “Downton Abbey” is a British

period drama television series created by Julian Fellowes and co-produced by Carnival Films and Masterpiece. The series, set in the fictional Yorkshire country estate of Downton Abbey, depicts the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants in the postEdwardian era — with great events in history having an effect on their lives and on the British social hierarchy. Such events depicted throughout the series include news of the sinking of the RMS Titanic in

the first series; the outbreak of the First World War, the Spanish influenza pandemic and the Marconi scandal in the second series; the interwar period and the formation of the Irish Free State in the third series; the Teapot Dome scandal in the fourth series; and the United Kingdom general election of 1923 and the Beer Hall Putsch in the fifth series. For tickets, contact WYES at (504) 486-5511. For event information, contact WYES events manager Sharon Snowdy at (504) 486-5511, ext. 286.

SYMBOLISM IN ‘MALEFICENT’: The C.G. Jung Society will present two days of presentations on the movie “Maleficent” on Jan. 9-10 at Parker United Methodist Church, 1130 Nashville Ave., New Orleans. The film will be shown at 6 p.m. Jan. 9, after which Jungian analyst Marilyn Marshall will lead an 8 p.m. lecture and discussion, helping participants recognize the themes, tensions and symbols in the film. The cost is $15 for the general public. Marshall will explore the dynamic psychic energy released by Maleficent’s awakening during a workshop from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 10. Themes include power and love, betrayal and trust, destruction and transformation. The cost is $45 for the general public. READING TUTORS: Start the AdventureinReadingwillholdtwohour training sessions for tutors for young children Jan. 8-20. No experience is necessary. Tutors volunteer after school or Saturday mornings over the school year at STAIR sites in Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines and St. Tammany parishes. The schedule for tutor-training sessions follows: n 1:30 p.m. Jan. 8 at Algiers United Methodist Church, 637 Opelousas Ave., New Orleans n 9:30 a.m. Jan. 10 in the Land Building at St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church, 1535 State St., New Orleans n 1:30 p.m. Jan. 13 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 6500 Jefferson Highway, Harahan n 1:30 p.m. Jan. 14 in the Land Building at St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church, 1535 State St., New Orleans n 1:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, 3412 Haring Road, Metairie. To register for training, contact the STAIR office at (504) 899-0820 or email elizabeth@ stairnola.org. The STAIR website is www.stairnola.org.

Motivational event to be held at Lake Area High Advocate staff report Emmy Award-winning journalist, author and motivational performer Monica Pierre will host an empowerment event, “Dream Out Loud,” at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at Lake Area High School, 6026 Paris Ave., New Orleans. In her Dream Out Loud presentation, Pierre will provide insights, inspiration and strategies to help audience members go beyond wishing,

wanting and waiting for their dreams to happen. Pierre will portray motivational characters offering tips for dealing with fear, self-doubt and inaction. WWL-TV anchor Sally-Ann Roberts will be on hand to offer words of inspiration and support. There is no cost to attend Dream Out Loud, but seating is limited. Seating can be reserved at www.MonicaPierrePresents. com.

Battle of New Orleans comes to life at 200 Two hundred years ago, about 5 miles south of New Orleans on Chalmette soil, the future of the United States was determined as American troops under the command of Maj. Gen. Andrew Jackson prevented Gen. Edward Pakenham and his British Army from invading and seizing New Orleans in the final major battle of the War of 1812. Fifteen hundred living history volunteers and re-enactors will descend on Chalmette Battlefield next week to bring the tales of the battle to life as the Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve marks the bicentennial of the Battle of New Orleans. Festivities for the 200th anniversary will take place Jan. 8-10 at the Chalmette Battlefield, 8606 W. St. Bernard Highway in Chalmette. Admission is free. Parking is available at the St. Bernard Parish government complex, 8201 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, where shuttle buses will run continuously to and from the battlefield during the following hours: Jan. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Jan. 9 from 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and Jan. 10 from 9:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The bicentennial schedule will be full of traditional favorites such as living-history camps, cannon and musket firings, and military drills, as well as something new, according to Kristy Wallisch, park ranger. “New this year is the Battle of New Orleans University, which will allow visitors to experience throughout the weekend the traditions of 1815 with demonstrations of period crafts and skills, hands-on

by several authors, including Nunez Community College history professor and boat builder Ron Chapman, who will be available from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the visitors center to chat about his book, “The PARISH LINES Battle of New Orleans: But for a Piece of Wood” which describes how the British underestimated the currents of the workshops, historic games, Mississippi River and how that music, dance and speakers,” affected the battle’s outcome. Wallisch said. “Hundreds of Off-site activities associated demonstrators, speakers and performers and living-history with the bicentennial will include the third annual Battle re-enactors will share their of New Orleans Historical knowledge and skills within Symposium on Jan. 9 from the battlefield military camps 10:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. and Jan. on both American and British 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. sides.” at Nunez Community College, On Jan. 8, commemoration 3710 Paris Road in Chalmette, day, activities will begin at 9 as well as The Living History a.m. with the presentation of Foundation’s Five Battles of wreaths near the Chalmette the Campaign for New Orleans Monument in honor of those set for Jan. 9 at 7 p.m.; Jan. 10 who fought in the Battle of at 10 a.m., noon and 4 p.m.; and New Orleans, a tradition Jan. 11 at 10 a.m. at the Living upheld each year since the Centennial Commemoration in History Foundation Historical Park on Patricia Street behind 1915. Presentations and musical performances will continue the Chalmette Wal-Mart. Admission to these off-site events until 5 p.m. on Friday is free, but a $10 doOn Jan. 9 and 10, a plethora nation will be accepted on Jan. of activities will take place 10 and 11 for those ages 13 and both on site at the Chalmette older. Children 12 and under Battlefield and at other locawill be admitted free. Shuttle tions throughout the parish. buses also will be available Volunteers in British, Amerito and from the government can and civilian camps will share their stories and explain complex for these events. The events at the Chalmette the importance of the battle Battlefield will wrap up on in American history. At the Jan. 10 at 3:30 p.m. with closbattlefield there will be the firing of cannons and muskets, ing ceremonies that will include a re-enactment of and cooking, basket weaving the Jan. 23, 1815, victory celand duck carving demonstraebration honoring Maj. Gen. tions, as well as presentations Andrew Jackson, followed by of traditional games, dancing a final cannon firing and conand music of the period. cert from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. On Jan. 10, guest speakers featuring a grand farewell to will be stationed at various locations around the battlefield, the bicentennial’s celebration of unity with music by the U.S. and there will be appearances

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Marine Corps Band and closing remarks. For information about the event, call (504) 281-0510 or visit nps.gov/jela.

Battle of New Orleans volunteers needed

Organizers of the bicentennial of the Battle of New Orleans set for Jan. 8-10 at Chalmette Battlefield, 8606 W. St. Bernard Highway in Chalmette, are looking for volunteers for the event. Positions include information desk and visitor center sales assistants, bus stop and boat dock greeters, cleanup crew members and demonstration assistants. For information, contact Aleutia Scott at (504) 689-3690 ext. 10 or aleutia_scott@nps. gov.

Battle of New Orleans commemorative T-shirts

The St. Bernard Office of Tourism and the St. Bernard Tourist Commission will be selling official commemorative T-shirts and caps in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans. The shirts will be available with short or long sleeves and can be purchased at the visitors center on the Chalmette Battlefield grounds, 8606 W. St. Bernard Highway in Chalmette. Short-sleeve shirts sell for $20, long-sleeve shirts cost $22, and caps are $20. For information, call Wanda Alcon at (504) 451-3694.

Battle of New Orleans bicentennial artwork

The St. Bernard Tourist Commission recently unveiled its official artwork for the

celebration of the bicentennial of the Battle of New Orleans. The piece, created by artist Terrance Osborne, depicts the Reconnaissance-in-Force Battle of Dec. 28, 1814, which took place in what is now known as Chalmette. The view of the battle in the artwork is from the deck of the SS Louisiana, which was anchored in the Mississippi River. In the distance, the battle between U.S. forces and the British army is raging. There are 500 prints available in the following categories: numbered and signed prints, $150; and unsigned numbered prints, $75. Prints are being sold by the Tourist Commission and can be purchased by calling the Visitor Center at (504) 2784242 or Wanda Alcon at (504) 451-3694.

Holiday free ride home program

The St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office’s free Holiday Ride Home runs through Friday, Jan. 2. The program allows residents who have had too much to drink during the holiday season the opportunity to call the Sheriff’s Office at (504) 271-2501 to receive a free ride home from a deputy, no questions asked. A sheriff’s deputy will pick you up and take you to your home in St. Bernard or, if you live out of the parish, you can be taken to a sheriff’s substation where you can make arrangements to be picked up.

Kim Gritter writes about people, places and events in St. Bernard Parish. She can be reached at parishlines@gmail. com.

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SCHOOL BRIEFS

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Metairie schoolchildren are wowed by Chinese acrobatic troupe

Balancing feats and yo-yo tricks were part of the fun when the Fabulous Chinese Acrobats performed at St. Ann School in Metairie on Dec. 12. Besides balancing with tables, glasses and plates, the acrobats taught the children about Chinese customs and phrases.

Student of the year

Hannah Milhet has been chosen to represent L.W. Ruppel Academy for Advanced Studies in Gretna as its student of the year. Photo provided by L.W. Ruppel Academy for Advanced Studies

NOCCA JAZZ: The Jazz Big Band from the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts will perform a portion of the new original jazz suite “Battle of New Orleans” composed by NOCCA music faculty member Mike Rihner, on Jan. 8 as part of the Chalmette National Historic Park Service’s official 200th commemoration of the Battle of New Orleans. This ceremony will be held at the Chalmette Battlefield site, and it is free and open to the public. Mike Rihner was awarded the commission to compose the “Battle of New Orleans” through a grant from the National Park Service. For more information on events associated with this historic bicentennial, visit the National Park Service website, www.nps.gov/ jela. HOLY GHOST EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER: The Holy Ghost Early Childhood Development Center will begin accepting applications Jan. 5 for participation in its 2015-16 program for 2- and 3-year-olds. Child care assistance will be accepted. Holy Ghost Catholic School is at 2035 Toledano St., New Orleans. Applications for the free NSECD program for 4-year-olds also are available. For information, call (504) 899-6782. NSECD stands for the Nonpublic School Early Childhood Development Program of the Louisiana Department of Education. ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON: Classes will resume at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School in Kenner on Jan. 5. Report cards will be issued Monday, Jan. 12. The Home and School Association will serve at the principal’s breakfast for Honor Roll students at 8:10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14. There will be early dismissal at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, for parent–teacher conferences. ST. ANN SCHOOL: The St. Ann Home and School Club will host a board meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, in the school cafeteria for all committee chairmen. St. Ann is at 4921 Meadowdale St., Metairie. ‘PETER PAN JR.’: The Drama Club at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School in Kenner will present “Peter Pan Jr.” at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Jan. 15 and 16, and at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at the church, 4119 St. Elizabeth Drive. Tickets are

Photo provided by Jewish Community Day School

Students from the Jewish Community Day School who sang the national anthem before the New Orleans Pelicans game against the Utah Jazz on the first night of Hanukkah had an opportunity to meet Pelicans guard Gal Mekel. Mekel spent five years playing professionally in Israel, winning the Israeli Super League MVP award in 2011 and 2013. $10 for adults and $6 for children. They will be on sale at the school beginning Jan. 5 or can be purchased at the door. For information, call the office at (504) 468-3524. OPEN HOUSE: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School will hold an open house for parents of prospective students at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, at 4119 St. Elizabeth Drive, Kenner. St. Elizabeth is a Catholic elementary school serving students from age 2 through seventh grade. Parents should meet in the church for refreshments and to view a display of academic and extracurricular activities available to students. After a brief welcome from Principal Joan Kathmann, members of the Home and School Association will lead tours of the school. Teachers will be available to answer questions, and registration information will be available. For information, call the school at (504) 468-3524. CHARTER RENEWALS: The Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education has renewed the charters of the International High School of New Orleans and Morris Jeff Community School for six years, and the charter of the International School of Louisiana for 10 years. All three schools are members of the Eastbank Collaborative of Charter Schools. Charter renewals are based on a school’s academic progress. Renewal terms vary in length, with the maximum set by the school’s letter grade. If a charter school is not progress-

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Middle school winners in the ‘Keep Christ in Christmas’ contest at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School in Kenner are, from left, Payton Saucier, poetry; Alyssa Corona, essay; and Jonathen Cazabon, poster.

Elementary grades winners in the Keep Christ in Christmas contest at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School in Kenner are, from left, Eva Dion, poetry; Bryanna Corcoran, poster; and Brendan Gallagher, essay. ing appropriately, it can be shut down. “ISL is proud to have been renewed for the maximum 10year charter,” said Melanie Tennyson, ISL CEO. “As a French and Spanish language immersion school with an A grade, we will strive to continue to perform with academic excellence while stressing diversity

and international awareness.” The International High School of New Orleans and Morris Jeff Community School are World Schools of the International Baccalaureate Organization, which encourages students around the world to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners.

Parkway Presbyterian preschoolers present Nativity Advocate staff report

SJA Fall Sports Awards

Photo provided by St. Joan of Arc School

At the Fall Sports Awards Dinner at St. Joan of Arc Catholic School, all students who participated in football, swimming, volleyball and cross country were recognized. Special awards were given to members of each team. Shown are, front from left, Emily Schexnayder and Riley Weber, Christian Attitude Award for swim team; Jeanne St. Martin, Christian Attitude Award for Cross Country; Amanda Mason, High Point Award for Cross Country; Adam Mason, High Point Award for Cross Country; Saige Clark, Most Improved Award for JV Volleyball; Olivia Keating and Cecelia Chacon, Christian Attitude Award for JV Volleyball; April Bourlet, Christian Attitude Award for Varsity Volleyball; Brooke St. Pierre, Most Valuable Player for Varsity Volleyball; and back, Kaile Levatino, Most Valuable Offensive Player for Varsity Football; Nicholas Lemoine, Coaches’ Award for Varsity Football; Jashawn Ferrand, Christian Attitude Award for Varsity Football; Shane Edler, Most Valuable Defensive Player for Varsity Football; Caden Barrios, Christian Attitude Award for JV Football; Davon Stirgus, Christian Attitude Award for Bantam Football; Ian Arnett, Most Valuable Offensive Player for Bantam Football; Michael Hotard, Most Valuable Defensive Player for Bantam Football; and Matthew Schexnayder, Most Improved Award for Bantam Football.

The Nativity was presented by the Gingerbread Class at Parkway Presbyterian Preschool and Kindergarten in Metairie. The church and school were founded in 1954. A staff of 30 works with 190 kids ages 15 months through kindergarten. The Gingerbread Class is made up of 3-year-olds who presented the Nativity for the school Christmas program. The cast included angels, Alissa Maestras and Michalea Rico; Mary, Sophie Bertucci; Joseph, Noah Guevara; donkey, Hayden Lomonte; innkeeper, Luke Wilkinson; cow, Autumn Dolese; shepherd, Angelia Alvarado; sheep, Paul Rogers, Mason Photo provided by Parkway Presbyterian Preschool Bode; star, Sophia Brisset; camel, A scene from the Nativity was presented by the Gingerbread Emma LaBiche; and three kings, Marlee Thomas, Rawan Maroue Class at Parkway Presbyterian Preschool and Kindergarten in Metairie. and Diana Clouate.

Students deliver gifts Students host birthday party for Jesus

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Courtney Bond’s fourth-grade class at Visitation of Our Lady School celebrates the true meaning of Christmas by singing ‘Happy Birthday’ to Jesus with a cake.

Photo provided by St. Ann Catholic School

Members of the Builders Club at St. Ann Catholic School in Metairie recently delivered Christmas gifts and treats to students at Good Shepherd School, which was established with a mission to serve low-income urban youth in New Orleans. St. Ann middle school students donated more than $350 to purchase Christmas items for the students. From left are Builders Club members Cayden McCoy and Elisa Castillion, Principal Susan Kropog, and Builders Club members Joseph Sentilles and Natalie Canizales.

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Photo provided by the St. Bernard Kiwanis

Mitch Perkins, left, president of the St. Bernard-Arabi Kiwanis Club, recently presented a $500 check on behalf of the club to Capt. Angie Huff and Deputy Jamie Penton, of the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Kiwanis benefit Cops for Christmas program coats to children of parish families in need of assistance during The St. Bernard-Arabi Ki- the holidays. For information about the wanis Club recently presented a $500 donation to the St. Ber- Kiwanis Club, visit www. nard Parish Sheriff’s Office to stbernardkiwanis.org or call help with its Cops for Christ- Michael Chutz at (504) 650mas program, which provides 0291.

Advocate staff report

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Kiwanis Club honors 4th District officer

Officer Alvin Walton, of the 4th District of the New Orleans Police Department, left, has been honored as officer of the quarter by the Kiwanis Club of Algiers. With Walton are club President Dave Lichtenstein, center, and 4th District Commander Shaun Ferguson.

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Longtime gift exchange

Acres of Green Garden Club held its Christmas luncheon at Chateau Country Club and followed their more than a half-century tradition of exchanging gifts with each other and reading poems written about each other. The club’s annual Philanthropic Program was held at the luncheon with members wrapping gifts for the Metropolitan Women and Children’s house, which were opened on Christmas Eve. The club has been supporting the program for more than four decades. Seated from left are Madeline Polizzi, Co-president Phyllis Stacy, Charlotte D’Angelo and Co-president Kay Allen. Standing are Cathy Frank, Marilyn Klotz, Lynne Ryan, Jeanne Garman, Betty Wild, Millie Quick, Pat Smith, Yvette Gagnet, Liz Bertucci, Barbara Sandeman, Lynn Courrege and Coleen Landry.

Harvey club finds success at State Senior Olympics Advocate staff report Several members of the Harvey Golden Age Club returned from the 2014 State Senior Olympics with medals in their age categories. The medal winners are: Shirley DeSalvo, silver in shuffleboard singles; Joye Duhe, bronze in shuffleboard singles; Dolores Jeandron, gold in washer pitch, distance throws, football accuracy and shuffleboard singles, and bronze in softball throws, basketball throws and shuffleboard doubles; Jane Marchese, bronze in washer pitch; Photo provided by Harvey Golden Age Club June Olano, gold in bowling doubles, shuffleboard dou- Participants in the 2014 State Senior Olympics from the Harvey Golden Age Club are seen bles and miniature golf, and with Garry Vedros, special programs supervisor for Jefferson Parish parks and recreation. silver in bowling singles and In the front row, from left are Joye Duhe, Marie Trosclair, Dolores Jeandron, Joseph ‘Ted’ washer pitch; Elda Olsen, gold Guillot and Geraldine Palisi. In the back row are Vedros, Shirley DeSalvo, June Olano, Jane in bowling doubles and shuf- Marchese, Elda Olsen and Mac Palisi. fleboard doubles, and silver in miniature golf; Geraldine Palisi, gold in basketball free gles, discus and shotput, and Palisi, gold in washer pitch, bronze in baseball throws; throws, baseball distance, bronze in football accuracy baseball and football throws, and Marie Trosclair, bronze in horseshoes, shuffleboard sin- and baseball accuracy; Mac silver in Frisbee throws, and shuffleboard singles.

New Orleans youth golf program benefits from Zurich Classic revenue

The Fore!Kids Foundation has generated $160,000 to support the work of the First Tee of Greater New Orleans, which uses the game of golf to help young people ages 5-18 build character, gain life-enhancing values and make healthful choices. First Tee participants in the front row are, from left, Ellie Dufrene, Brendan Villavuso, Kobe Narcisse, Glendon McKinney and Christopher Anderson. Behind them are Michael Rodrigue, president of the First Tee board; Steve Worthy, CEO of the Fore!Kids Foundation; and Chip Patterson, executive director of First Tee of Greater New Orleans. The Fore!Kids Foundation produces the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.

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West Bank Optimists mark Veterans Day

Members of the Optimist Club of the West Bank attended a Veterans Day dinner benefiting the New Orleans Mission at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. Shown beside a 33-ton Sherman tank that the club donated to the museum are, from left, A.C. Hindelang; Joe Falcone, Army; Wayne Ory, Marines; Ronnie Harrison, Marines; and Bobby Hebert, Navy; and Ted Bergeron.

Girl Scouts introduce online cookie sales Advocate staff report Girl Scout cookie sales will begin in southeast Louisiana on Jan. 16 with a new twist: a Digital Cookie platform for online sales. “Through Digital Cookie, we are bringing the Girl Scout Cookie Program fully into the 21st century,” said Alisha Moore, vice president of sales at Girl Scouts Louisiana East, which covers 23 parishes of southeast Louisiana. “Digital Cookie tailors the traditional Girl Scout cookie program to fit the modern world, helping give more girls an important foundation in technology.” The Digital Cookie program is intended to enhance, not replace, traditional sales made door-to-door or during booth sales. The new platform will allow local Girl Scouts to market their online cookie businesses by inviting customers to visit their personalized cookie websites through a link sent via email. Customers who buy cookies from girls will be able to have their order processed, paid for and confirmed at point of sale, with the option of having cookies shipped directly to them or delivered by the Girl Scout.

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The Digital Cookie experience upholds the same safety standards as any door-to-door or booth sales activities: Adult supervision is required, and parents approve all Digital Cookie deliveries. The Digital Cookie experience upholds the same safety standards as any door-to-door or booth sales: Adult supervision is required, and parents approve all Digital Cookie deliveries. In addition, parents and girls must sign a Digital Cookie safety pledge to educate themselves about Internet safety. Last year, southeast Louisiana Girl Scouts sold over 1 million boxes of cookies with 211 girls selling at least 500 boxes each. All proceeds remain within the council’s jurisdiction, funding troop activities with the remainder helping the council to maintain properties, train and recruit volunteers, and support council initiatives.

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Jefferson ballet to present ‘The Snow Queen’ Advocate staff report The Jefferson Ballet Theatre will present “The Snow Queen” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, and at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, in the theater at Jesuit High School, 4133 Banks St., New Orleans. “The Snow Queen” is an original two-act ballet that retells the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, which is the same story on which Walt Disney’s animated feature film “Frozen” is based. The ballet, set to a contemporary score with original choreography by co-directors Kimberly Matu-

lich Beck and Kenneth Beck, tells the story of an enduring bond of friendship and a love that conquers all adversity. The cast of 45 local dancers, guest artists and professional dancers will perform a variety of dance forms including classical ballet, character and contemporary. The ballet is a perfect opportunity for parents to introduce their young children to the arts, as it is a children’s story that is fully narrated by Dr. David Mulnick. Returning home from the Houston Ballet Academy to dance the title role is Metairie native Addie Melcher. Other

guest artists include Alex Danna, a West Bank native who also is currently dancing in the Houston Ballet Academy, and Amy Cole Ahmed, former soloist with the Alabama Ballet. Local musical theater favorite Peter Elliott also will be featured. Jefferson Ballet Theatre Director Kimberly Matulich Beck, former principal dancer with the Alabama Ballet, also will perform. Dancing the roles of the young girl and boy are Metairie resident Cate Tallant (young Gerde) and Algiers native Aaron Richert (young Kai). Their adult counterparts

are Vayle Khalaf (teen Gerde), of Metairie, and David Rochon (adult Kai). Also dancing featured roles in the ballet will be Sarah Alexander, Donovan Bendana, Emma Christie, Izabella DeJesus, Elizabeth Donner, Colette Duplantier, Olivia Ernst, Psalm Fitch, Madelynn Hampton, Stephen Kernion, Taylor Lucien, Abigail Nix, Sylvia Owen, Spencer Protti, Hanley Simpson and Ellie Villarubia. Tickets may be purchased at jeffersonballettheatre.com. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children 11 years and younger.

Harvey library to be site New World Rhythms of amateur radio classes Festival vendors sought licenses. Ham radio is enjoyed by thouThe Crescent City Amateur sands of people throughout the Radio Group will hold an eight- world. Local amateur radio opnight amateur radio technician erators are valuable commucourse at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays nications volunteers following and Thursdays, from Feb. 24 major storms and hurricanes through March 24, at the West on the Gulf Coast. One night Bank Regional Library, 2751 of the eight-week course will be devoted to a “storm chaser” Manhattan Blvd., Harvey. The course is free and open class conducted by the National to the public. Registration is Weather Service. For information, contact not required. Students will take the na- Chris Smith, manager of adult tional accreditation test on the programming for the library, final night of the course in or- at (504) 889-8143 or wcsmith@ der to get their amateur radio jplibrary.net.

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Advocate staff report The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation is accepting applications through Jan. 16 for food vendors and crafts vendors at the 2015 Congo Square New World Rhythms Festival. The festival takes place March 21-22 in Armstrong Park. Admission is free. Only restaurants and caterers that are fully licensed and insured for

food sales in Orleans Parish will be considered as food vendors. For an online application form, visit www.jazzandheritage.org/ congo-square. Arts Market applications are being accepted in all arts and crafts mediums and disciplines that feature unique handmade works, as well as imported goods. For an online application form, visit www.jazzandheritage.org/ congo-square.

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Rotary Club hears author on life in America

New Orleans author Michael Moffitt discussed his newest book, ‘Granddad’s Dictionary: Reflections on Life in America,’ during a recent meeting of the Metairie Rotary Club. From left are Rotarian Diane Rosenback, Moffitt and club President Joey Nieto.

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Quarterback Club head speaks

Wayne John Ory, president of the Westbank Quarterback Club, was the guest speaker at a recent meeting of the Kiwanis Club of West Jefferson. Ory, left, spoke about the history of the Quarterback Club. He is seen with Edgar Lazaro, president of the Kiwanis Club of West Jefferson.

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Estrades named honorary members

Edgar Lazaro, left, president of the Kiwanis Club of West Jefferson, recently honored William Estrade, center, and Henry Estrade, right as honorary members of the club, in recognition of their service and contributions to the group.

Swans Inc. holds biennial debutante ball at Hyatt Advocate staff report

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From left are Trip Ludwig, Jackie Silverman, Lisa Ludwig and Dan Silverman

Dinner party raises money for N.O. women’s shelter Advocate staff report Lisa and Trip Ludwig were the hosts of a private dinner to benefit the New Orleans Women’s Shelter on Nov. 10 at their home in Metairie. Co-hosts included Barbara and Andrew Rosenberg, Donna and Michael Riess and NOWS board member Debbie Riess. NOWS leaders arranged for Chef Susan Spicer, of Bayona and Mondo restaurants, and Chef Ed Brown, of the Lincoln Center Kitchen and Sea Grill, both in New York City, to feed the guests. Guests included Lisa and Cary Amann, Ann and Robert Boh, Mary and Miles Clements, Lenny Davis and Sharon Jacobs, Diane and Alan Franco, Holley and Shane Guidry, Ann and Steve Harris, Colleen

From left are co-hosts Mi- Co-hosts Barbara and Andrew chael Riess and Donna Riess Rosenberg and Allen Kirkley, Coya and Frank Levy, Mary and Robert Lupo, Greer and Caroline Monteleone, Julie and Bob Murphy, Sheila Sanderford, Melanee and Steve Usdin, Ellie and Bruce Wainer, Katy Weil and Kathy and Robert Zetzmann. For information about NOWS, visit w w w.

NOLAWomenShelter.org or call (504) 962-6697. NOWS has served nearly 700 women and children since its inception. It provides not only shelter and food, but works with residents to address individual and family needs, equipping them with the tools they need to transition into independent living.

Alyssa Nicole Porter, daughter of Shanna B. Porter and James Porter Jr., reigned as queen when Swans Inc. held its 26th biennial debutante ball Dec. 27 in the Celestin Ballroom of the Hyatt Hotel. In all, seven young ladies were introduced to society during the ball, which had the theme “Continuing the Legacy: Lifting Others as We Climb.” The first princess was Rachael Janai McGee, daughter of Raye Sr. and Lisa McGee. Second princess was Emily Terriane Sharpe, daughter of Terry and Debra Sharpe. Debutantes were Amber Michelle Dawson, daughter of Deanna Dawson and Darence Rogers; Jacy Ashley Long, daughter of Anthony and Stacy Eugene Brown and James Long Sr.; Da’Ranisha La’Tia Raymond, daughter of Dynell Raymond and granddaughter of Alphonse Eugene; and Jai Jean-Tené Wilson, daughter of Nakisha Wilson, Hugh Blatcher and Quay Brisco. Ladies in waiting to the queen were: Marianna Richelle Bazley, daughter of Deloise Bazley and Robert Johnson; Layla Betty Jean George, daughter of Oliver and Clarritta George; Maci S’Mar Johnson, daughter of Khallid and Sabrina Asiel, and Rodney E. Johnson, of Houston; Meshia Marie Slack, daughter of Samuel Sr. and Alisha Slack; London Evangeline Smith, daughter of Lenard Jr. and Melissia Smith, of Houston; and Traci Alexandria Smith, daughter of Byron Smith and Jennifer Jackson. Special attendant to the queen was Alanna Michelle Porter, daughter of Shanna Brimmer Porter and James Porter. Herald and pages to the queen were Tailor Christopher Duvernay, son of Todd and LaToinya Duvernay; Lenard Smith III, son of Lenard Jr. and

Coastal restoration tree-planting planned Advocate staff report

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Garden Society gets pro tips for Christmas decorating

Roger Villere, the owner of Villere’s Florist Shop, demonstrated techniques for making Christmas table and door decorations during a recent meeting of the New Orleans Garden Society at Longue Vue. From left are Jackie Elliott, program chairwoman; society President Denise Mehurin; and Roger Villere.

Junior Philharmonic accepting applications Advocate staff report The deadline to apply to audition for the 2015 Junior Philharmonic Society concert series is Jan. 3. Auditions are open to instrumentalists, vocalists and dancers through age 25. Auditions will be Saturday, Jan. 17, in Dixon Recital Hall on the Newcomb Campus of Tulane University. Audition information and applications

can be found on the Junior Philharmonic website, www. jrphilnola.org. Students selected during the January auditions will perform at 2 p.m. on March 8 or May 3 in Dixon Hall. All recital participants are presented a Junior Philharmonic key as a memento of their performance. At the end of the season, the recitalists from both programs will be considered for one of four special cash

awards, voted on by the board members of the society. The mission of the Junior Philharmonic Society, which is celebrating its 66th year, is to provide gifted young artists an opportunity to perform in a professional setting. Since the recitals are free and open to the public, they provide a great way to introduce children to concertgoing and a lifetime of music and performing arts.

The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana and the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation are organizing four tree-planting projects near St. Bernard in January. The groups are looking for 150 volunteers to plant 1,500 native trees over the span of those four days. The work will help increase storm surge retention and increase forest resiliency for future storm events. Tree-planting projects are planned for Friday, Jan. 9; Thursday, Jan. 15; Friday, Jan. 16; and Saturday, Jan. 17. Instructions and details will be provided to registered volunteers by email a few days before the event. Registered volunteers will gather between 9 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., and will be done with their work by 4 p.m. All equipment and lunch will be provided. The minimum age for volunteers is 10, and minors must be accompanied by an adult. The work is muddy and strenuous, so physical fitness is necessary. To register, visit www.crcl.org.

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Queen Alyssa Nicole Porter Melissia Smith; and Michael Joseph Allen Jr., son of Natalie King and Michael Allen Sr. Appearing at the ball to salute the queen was past Queen Alex Julia Soniat, daughter of Willie III and Richelle Soniat, with her ladies in waiting: Taylor Lovancia LewisCrockem, daughter of Sonia Crockem and the late Lovance Lewis; Bria Davis, daughter of Meschelle Duplantier; Najah Patrice Nichols, daughter of Johnny Little and Danielle Little; and Janee Azalia Young, daughter of Dionne Lewis and Freddie Young. The debutantes’ escorts were: C.B. Anderson Jr., Walter Laroy Johnson Jr., Ty Martin, Jeffery Myran Pelrean, Ryant Donnavan-Frank Price II, Benjamin L. Rhone and Willie Soniat IV. Mistress of ceremonies for the festive evening was Raijanel S. Crockem, of Houston. A toast to the queen, princesses and debs was given by Kenner City Councilman Gregory Carroll. The seven young ladies also were presented with citations from U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu; New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu; U.S. Rep. Ce-

dric Richardson and Kenner Mayor Michael Yenni. General dancing began with the traditional second-line complete with umbrellas decorated by each debutante. After a sumptuous meal, in celebration of the 62th anniversary, a crest-decorated cake was served. Culminating the evening of splendor was the finale second-line. The music was provided by Clark Knighten and the 4X4 Connection Band. The SWANS (Sagacious, Willing and Noble Samaritans) of Greater New Orleans was organized in 1952 by 10 educators at Kenner Colored High School. After a reorganization in 2011, Swan Debra Houston Edwards serves as president and ball chairperson with the assistance of 14 Swans and their cobs. Swan Quintella Boult Cola serves as director of debutante affairs. Swans Gwendolyn Robichaux Crockem and Dr. Carol Davis Henry co-chair the Junior Court. Swan Shirley G. Williams chairs the Presentation Tea.

Alliance Française expands offerings Advocate staff report A full session of French language classes begins Jan. 12 for the Alliance Française de la NouvelleOrléans. In some cases, tuition discounts are offered until Jan. 5. Classes are offered at several locations including the alliance headquarters at 1519 Jackson Ave., New Orleans. “We’ll be offering our traditional classes for true beginners who want to start learning for the first time, as well as new classes such as creative writing in French and Cajun French through song,” said Aurelie Champvert, executive director of the Alliance Française. “We’ll also be offering classes at new locations, such as at the Goldring-Woldenberg Jewish Community Center in Metairie. And last but not least, after many requests, we’re launching French classes for kids.”

Beginner French and French for travelers will be taught in the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Building at the Goldring-Woldenberg Jewish Community Center, 3747 West Esplanade Ave., Metairie. French for kids will be taught at the Thibodeaux School of Music, 2436 Valence St., New Orleans. French for parents will be taught at the Lycée Français de la Nouvelle-Orléans, 5951 Patton St., New Orleans. French/Martinican award-winning author Fabienne Kanor will teach creative writing in French at the Alliance Française, 1519 Jackson Ave., New Orleans. Acadian French specialist Robert Desmarais Sullivan will teach Cajun French through song at the Alliance Française, 1519 Jackson Ave., New Orleans. Information on all courses and registration is available at af-neworleans.org.

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