Some pet owners approach catcare alittle differently than dog care when it comes to visiting the veterinarian’s office. It’samyth, however,thatindooronly cats don’tneed to go tothe vet often or getregular vaccinations.
Stepping outside their comfort zones was the motivation for St. Bernardresidents Maysie Lemoine and Emma Nunez, who recently took advantageofopportunities to study abroad
So, if acat spendsall of his time lounging indoors, howoftenshouldhe be seen by avet?
First, there are the initial visits for akitten or newly adopted catfor vaccinationsand spay or neuter
Then, just like dogs, cats need to see avet at leastoncea year.While evenstrictly indoor cats need annual vaccinations, vet visits are necessary for more than just shots.
Here are some of the benefitsofroutine vet care:
EARLYDETECTION: Annual vet visitscan help detect illness. It is often hard to tell when the family felineisunder the weather,ascats areknown for concealing sickness and pain. This is especially true for chronic conditionslike heart disease, dental and kidney issues.
That means pet ownersmay not know there is aproblem until theconditionis advanced. Regular checkupsand being observant of acat’sphysical appearance and behaviors is importantfor early detection of apossible medical problem. Signs of amedical condition may be changes in:
n Weight (loss or gain)
n Food and water consumption (decrease or increase)
n Vocalization (unusually quiet or more talkative)
n Sleep habits
Maysie Lemoine: Certainabout travel
Lemoinegraduated with honors in 2022 from Chalmette High School and enrolled at UNO.
Being undecided about her major actually helped spur herdecision to study abroad. Acollege adviser asked her aboutplans. “My mindwent blank,”Lemoinerecalled. “I told herI’m honestly not sure, but Iwould love to travel, andthat’swhen she showed me theNational Student Exchange program. Afew days later,Ichose the Virgin Islands.”
That decision was the scariest thing she had ever done, but in hindsight, she said, it was also the best.
Although she earned A’sinher five classes at the University of the Virgin Islands’ beachfront campus, what shelearned far exceeded classroom experience.
Nunez, 21, also lefther comfort zone as part of her academic and personal journey.Asamajor in American studies and global affairs, with aminor in peace studies, at the University of Notre Dame,Nunez is required to study in a non-English-speaking country
Her first instinct wastochoose Europe, but her advisers encouraged her to reconsider.“Irealized that this would probably be my only opportunity to live in South America, so Ijumped at the chance to go to Santiago (Chile).“
All of her classes at Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile were in Spanish. Nunez lived in an apartment with her host mom, Rosita, whoalso spoke only Spanish. The total immersion was jarring but invaluable. “Since every aspect of my lifewas in Spanish, it has mademe
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n Coat (changesin grooming habits, hair loss, increased shedding, rash, greasy or matted hair)
n Interactions with people andother pets (clingier,following his people around)
n Energy level
n Breath
n Gum color
If the familyfeline is not acting like himself, a triptothe vet is probably needed.
CHANGES IN BEHAVIOR: Behavioral problems are the most common reasons cats are surrendered to shelters, banned to living outdoors, or even euthanized at the family’srequest. Vetvisits arenecessarytodiscuss behavioral changes such as suddenly not using the litter box, or new,out-of-character aggressiveness. These are often signs of an underlying issue, such as pain (arthritis, urinary tract or bladder infection, etc.), stress (new pet or baby,change in routine, new living arrangements, etc.), or an undiagnosed medical condition.
SOCIALIZATION: We know how particular cats can beabout who is worthy —ornot —oftheir affections. Regular wellness exams can help with a
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
cat’ssocialization skills. Gettingout andhaving exposure to new people, places and environments, andnot beingconfined to just the family home, can help decrease stress and anxiety
PARASITE PREVENTION: Regular checkupsare also a great time to discuss and evaluate flea and parasite medications. Even indooronly cats should beonregular preventatives. Indoor cats canstill get fleas, intestinal worms, ear mites and even heartworms. Finally,this note: Make sure the cat has aproper pet carrier to be transported to andfrom vet visits. Believeme, noone wants to driveacar with aloose cat. They are not obedient passengers likedogs.
Events
AUG. 24: Petco Clear the Sheltersadoption event, 3520 Veterans Blvd.inMetairie from 1p.m. to 5p.m. Meet adoptable dogs and puppies fromAnimal Rescue NewOrleans. For more info, visit adopt@animalrescueneworleans.org
Traci D. Howerton is the volunteer manager for Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO), anonprofit, volunteerbased, no-kill shelter For more information on ARNO,visit www animalrescueneworleans. org.
CLASSES: Registration is open through Aug. 26 for classes at Christ the King Catholic Church, 535 Deerfield Road in Terrytown Classes begin in September for children in grades 1-12 living in Terrytown who do not attend aCatholic school. Classes for grades 1-8 are held on Saturdaymornings and for grades 9-12 every other Mondayevening.(504) 361-1500 or releductk@ bellsouth.net. ST PIUS XBLOOD DRIVE: Sept. 15, 8a.m. to 1:30p.m., in the St. Pius Gym, 6666 Spanish Fort Blvd., New Orleans. All donors will receive amini health exam, including blood pressure,ironand cholesterol screening. Preregister at thebloodeenter. org. Walk-ins welcome FAITH
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drastically improve, but it was initially ahuge change that Ihadn’tnecessarily prepared myself for.”
Nunez, whoalso graduatedfrom Chalmette High, experienced culture shock going fromNotre Dame in South Bend, Indiana,toSantiago. “South Bend is very comparable to St. Bernard Parish, so living in a large city with 7millionpeople has been really fun but incredibly different “I take the publictrainsystemto class everyday, and primarily everywhereI go.I spend most of my time around the city of Santiago,whereas in South Bend, most of my time is on Notre Dame’scampus.”
In addition to enjoying the food and fun of Chilean culture, Nunezhas also enjoyedsome incredible excursions. She surfed in Pichilemu, the surf capitalofthe world. “I can honestly say outside of my family home and Notre Dame, this might be my favorite placeonearth.”
She alsovisitedthe wine country in Argentina,hikedinPatagonia,and exploredEaster Island. Nunezsaid the totality of herexperiencehas changed her perspective.
She wasalso quicktocredit her time as astudent in St. Bernard for being able to meet her challenges
“I think Chalmette High has played anintegral role in allowing me to be where Iamtoday.Whatstands out to me is just the sheer amount of support Iwas offered from my teachers and coaches there.I’vecarried that with me.
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“I gained asense of cultural awareness and independence whichwill become handy in the future,” she said. “Becoming more independent helped me learn valuable life skills. Ihad to make my own decisions and
you that they believe you arecapable of succeeding, it sticks withyou. I wassurroundedbythat at Chalmette High, andI try not to forget that even when I’m doing things in another country.”
Nunez said studying with professors who lived through the Chilean dictatorships of the past also helped her prepare for her next journey —to Geneva, Switzerland, where she took part in the United Nations Institute’s She Leads for Peace Summer School, atwo-week seminar focused on women leadership and global peace. Like Lemoine, Nunez also encouraged others to take advantage of opportunities, even the ones that make you feel uncomfortable. “Takearisk, the discomfort is not permanent, and swallow your pride and askfor help, everyone who succeeds does.”
take on more responsibilitiesthatI wasn’tatfirst preparedtodo. Living on my own and so far away helped my confidence.”
She also learned to snorkel, studied the logistics of resort management, visited seven other islands, and made friends who share herkind, outgoing spirit
“Meeting people and accumulating experiences is whatIbelieve to be a
true education —things that books or professors could neverteach us. This trip has made me even more optimistic for my future.”
Lemoine offers this advicetootherswho areconsidering suchan experience. “You have to be uncomfortable sometimes. …Ibelieve you can’t growifyou get too comfortable, andnow I’m always looking for my next adventure!”
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The West Bank Golden AgeClubs recently hosted adanceand social to raise moneyfor summer camp registrations for Jefferson Parish residents withspecial needs. The Jordan Acosta Fundraiser included aline dance group, Towthe Line. In attendance were front row, from left, MaryCharlet, Sissy Palisi, Lelia Bernard,Geraldine Palisi, EldaOlsen, June Olano and Garry Vedros, JPRD Golden AgeWest Bank SpecialProgram supervisor;second row, Elva Habisreitinger,Lois Hall, MaryBorgenand Bonnie Perrin; third row, Pepper Scheffler,Nancy Sanders, ShirleySchloegeland MaryAdams; and back row, June Hall, Claudia Sortina and Barbara Boudreaux.
DELGADO COMMUNITY COL-
LEGE: Tickets areonsale for the Building Futures Luncheon, hosted by the Delgado Community CollegeFoundation,on Sept. 9, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at Galerie de Galatoire, 211 Royal St. in the FrenchQuarter Proceeds arebenefit the academic programs in allied health, construction management, culinary arts, motor vehicle technology and nursing at Delgado. Tickets startat $125. www.dcc.edu.
UNIVERSITY OF HOLYCROSS:
The UHC deadline for late fall registration for incoming freshmen and new students is Aug. 26. Register in personatthe
PONTCHARTRAIN HOME SHOW: Get the latest information for renovations and building, solar products and morefromseveral local companies, and check out the Louisiana Food Fest by Langenstein’s Aug. 24-25 at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner. Hours are10a.m. to 5p.m. each day. Tickets start at $8. Visit jaaspro.com.
CULTURE COLLISION: The kickoff to the cultural season will be held Aug. 28, 5:308:30 p.m., at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 6400 Airline DriveinMetairie. The free happyhour introduces potential audience members, volunteers, patrons and artists to the diverse mix of arts organizations. www.culturenola.com.
MERMAID PARADE: KreweDu Fool hosts its parade along the river front from St. Philip to the Audubon Aquarium, 1 Canal St. in New Orleans, on Aug. 31 at 6:30 p.m. Mermaids, mermen, sea creatures, fish pirates and sailors areinvited to participate. Fees are$25, with proceeds benefiting the Audubon Institute education department (504) 444-3604.
‘THRILLER’ HALLOWEEN
WORKSHOP: Register now for the workshopthat will culminate in aflash mob performance on Halloween Day. Classes run Sept. 7-Oct. 26, 2-3:30 p.m.,atthe Anne Burr Dance Studio, 1128 Dublin St in New Orleans. $80 for the session or $10 per class. $10 discount for those who sign up by Sept. 5. kyntbryan@hotmail.com or (504) 453-6991.
TICKLED PINK TO BREASTFEED: DePaul Community Health Centers will host a reception dedicated to supporting breastfeeding mothers on Aug. 29, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Salon22, 2407 Bienville St in New Orleans. The gathering is designed forexpecting women, current nursing mothers and those planning to breastfeed. Therewill be educational materials on local breastfeeding support services and more. RSVP is required. www.depaulcommunityhealthcenters.org.
GATESFEST AFTER DARK: ALL SHUK UP!: Free tickets are available for the Congregation Gates of Prayer’s music and arts festival, to be held on Oct. 20, 4-9 p.m., at 4000 W. Esplanade Ave. in Metairie. FlowTribe will headline, and the festival’s centerpiece,
UHC Campus, 4123 Woodland DriveinNew Orleans, or reach out to theUHC admissionsoffice. admissions@uhcno.edu UNIVERSITY OF NEWORLEANS: One Book One NewOrleans and UNO havepartnered for the2024 literacy initiative. This year’s selection,“Black Creole Chronicles,” acollection by Mona LisaSaloy, former Louisianapoet laureate, will be the common reader for UNO’s College of Liberal Arts, Education and Human Development. It also willbeincorporated into fall classes. TULANE UNIVERSITY: Tulane’s School of Professional
Advancement will hold afree boot camp to boost knowledge of Artificial Intelligence Aug 26-Dec. 6, featuring aflexible schedule with self-paced learning and faculty/instructor meetings four times throughout the course. sopa.tulane. edu.
XAVIER UNIVERSITY: Blue Bikes, New Orleans’ community-run bike-shareprogram, is partnering with Xavier to expand the program to campus. This partnership will provide the XULA community with ahealthy and environmentally friendly transportation option while also helping to reduce traffic congestion around campus.
NewOrleans Library hasa book club to suit anyinterest
BY JANE LEGROS Contributing writer
The New Orleans Public Library has a total of seven book clubs in avariety of locations and focusing on different topics. Twomeetings are coming up this week. Milton H. Latter Memorial Library’s Sci-Fi Shorts book club will meet at 3p.m. on Aug. 24.
Thegroup meetsevery monthtoread two classic or contemporary science fiction stories andtodiscuss their themes and relevance.
To register and receive the stories, email shortstories@nolalibrary.org.
This month,the book club is reading “2BR02B” by Kurt Vonnegutand “The Electric Ant” by Philip K. Dick. The library is located at 5120 St. Charles Ave. On Aug. 28, Mid-City Library’sSpeculative Fiction Book Club will meet from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 4140 Canal St. The club is discussing “Remote Control” by Nnedi Okorafor
The group meets on the fourth Friday of every month,and new members are always welcome.
To browse themes, locations and dates to find agroup that works for you, visit nolalibrary.org/book-clubs.
BOOK TALK: NewYorkTimes bestselling author Shelby VanPeltwill visit theNew Orleans Public Library via Zoom to talk abouther belovednovel “Remarkably Bright Creatures.”
Tune in on Aug. 21 at 6p.m. to learn more aboutVan Pelt’scharmingbook, which has soldover 1.5 million copies since its 2022 publication.
An exploration of friendship, reckoning, hope, and so much more, it’sareminder that sometimes taking ahard look at the past can uncover afuturethat once felt impossible.
Visitnolalibrary.co/van-pelt to register for the event and to submit questions for the author
WRITING AWILL: Learn the ins and outs of writing awill at afree legal presentation at Algiers Regional Library,3014 Holiday Drive, on Aug. 22 at 10:30 a.m.
Attendees will learn when to write a will,how to write awill, whether you need an attorney and more.
Attorney Jonathan Reynolds will lead the program, which is presented in part-
akumzitz, will feature an Israeli-stylesingalong and communal songand dance sessions.Therewillalso be local artistsand Jewish/Israeli food vendors. Gatesfest. org.
MOVIES
“KATRINA BABIES”: NewOrleans Museum of Art will host afreescreening of Edward Buckles Jr.’s documentary on the aftermathofHurricane Katrina and its impact on the youth of NewOrleansonAug. 21, 6-9 p.m., at NOMA, One Collins C.Diboll Circle in City Park. noma.org.
“FIELD OF DREAMS”: The SaturdayMovie Matineeis the baseball fantasyset in an Iowa cornfield.Itwill be shownatthe NorthKenner Library, 630 W. Esplanade Ave. in Kenner, on Aug. 31, 1-3 p.m. www.jplibrary.net
“THE COLOR PURPLE”: The 2023 musical based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novelwill be shown Aug. 31, 2-4:30 p.m., at Rosedale Library,4036Jefferson Highway in Jefferson. www.jplibrary net.
CULTURE&CONCERTS
THURSDAYSATTWILIGHT: The concert seriesfeaturing musicians, mint julepsand more continuesonThursdays, 6-8 p.m., through August at the Pavilion of theTwo Sisters at the New Orleans Botanical Garden, 1Victory Ave. in New Orleans. Aug. 22isthe Pfister Sisters. Admission is$15. NewOrleansCityPark.org.
LOUIS ARMSTRONG: THE SOUNDTRACK OF THE AMERICANEXPERIENCE: Author David Stricklin will lead a discussion of his biographyof Armstrong on Aug. 21, 6p.m at St. Charles Ave. Baptist Church, 7100 St.Charles Ave. in New Orleans. Apotluck meal will begin at 5:30 p.m. stcharlesave.church.
“SUNNILAND”: Author Stephen O. Sears will discuss his historical novelonAug. 22, 7p.m., at the National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine St. in New Orleans. Searswill sign copies of his bookafter areception from 5-6 p.m. Register is required. www.nationalww2museum.org.
LOVING CONNECTIONS BOOK TOUR: Writer and activist Adrienne Maree Brownwill be in conversation with Aesha Rasheed about her latest book on Aug. 22, 6p.m., at André Cailloux Center for Performing Arts &Cultural Justice, 2541 BayouRoad in New Orleans. www.accneworleans.com.
BOOKS FORBREWS: Urban South Brewery will hold its annual book drivebenefiting Louisiana Books 2Prisoners. Especially needed are Spanish-language paperbacks, which will be sent to people being held in ICE facilities. Take books to the brewery,1645 Tchoupitoulas St. in New Orleans, on Aug. 24, 1-4 p.m., and get afreebeer. urbansouth.com.
“DAC BIET:ANEXTRA-SPECIAL
VIETNAMESE COOKBOOK”: Chef, instructor and “Top Chef”contestant Nini Nguyen
will be at Garden District Book Shop, 2727 Prytania St. in New Orleans, on Aug.27at 6p.m. to celebrate the launch of her cookbook and to take audience questions. www gardendistrictbookshop.com.
GALLERYTALK: Lisa RotondoMcCord, NOMA’s deputy director and curator of Asian Art, will lead adiscussionon Clementine Hunter in connection with September’s NOMA Book Club pick, “Letting in Air and Light” by Teresa Tumminello Brader. Aug. 21 at 12:30 p.m. and 6p.m. at the New Orleans Museum of Art, 1Collins Diboll Circle in New Orleans. Free with museum admission. noma.org.
“SUNDERWORLD,VOL. I: THE EXTRAORDINARYDISAPPOINTMENTS OF LEOPOLD
BERRY”: Author Ransom Riggs will be in conversation with authors Daniel José Older and BrittanyN.Williams on Aug. 28, 6-7:30 p.m., at Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St. in New Orleans. Tickets start at $21.99. www.octaviabooks.com.
“THE BEATLES AHARD DAY’S NIGHT &MORE”: Author Bruce Spizer will discuss his book, which covers the Beatles’ first filmand its related soundtrack albums, on Aug. 29, 7-8:30 p.m., at the East Bank Regional Library 4747 W. Napoleon Ave. in Metairie. The book also contains chapters on the news, music and films of the era. www jplibrary.net.
FUNDRAISERS/GALAS
ST.BERNARD VFCFASHION
SHOWLUNCHEON: The St. BernardVolunteers for Fam-
Public library.
nership with legal nonprofit Louisiana Appleseed.
PRENATALMOVEMENT: Every Fridayin August, pregnant women are invitedto aprenatal movement and meditation workshop at Algiers Regional Library 3014 Holiday Drive, from 10:15 a.m.to 10:45 a.m.
Participants will learn healthy postures, breathingand empowering mental centering to encourage bonding with baby Classes are by Shanda Domango Brown, founder of Domango Training. The workshop also will be streamed on Zoom. Visit events.nolalibrary.org for registration information.
SENSORYFRIENDLY: Every Monday in August, families looking for awelcoming and comfortable space for neurodivergent children are invited to Sensory Storytime at East New Orleans Regional Library,5641 Read Blvd.
These smaller,adaptive story times are inclusive and accessible to all, including children who are physically and developmentally aged 2to5years old. The program is designed to help children explore theirsenses and learn in away that are both fun and engaging, through stories, sensory bins and more. Sensory Storytime is sponsored by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and supported by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library.Space is limited. Visit events.nolalibrary.org fordetails.
JaneLeGros is thedirector of marketingand communications for theOrleansParish Library
ily and Community will host afundraising luncheon on Aug. 24, starting at 10:30 a.m., at the Maumus Center, 721 Friscoville Ave. in Arabi. Proceeds go to scholarships, food banks and other parish organizations. Tickets are $40. Clittle1936@gmail.com; (504) 723-8157.
HONORS
MUSIC INFLUENCER AWARD: The Cutting Edge Music Conference will honor Greg Lambousy, executive director of the New Orleans Jazz Museum, on Aug. 23, 7:30 p.m at the George and JoyceWeinHeritage Center, 1225 N. Rampart St. in New Orleans. Lambousyhas led the museum since 2016. Free, RSVP requested. festguide@ gmail.com.
TRUMPET AWARD: Cutting Edge Conferences and Events will present Walt Leger III with an awardhonoring cultural leadership on Aug. 23, 1p.m., on the second floor at the InterContinental Hotel, 444 St. Charles Ave. in New Orleans. Leger is president and CEOofNew Orleans &Co. cuttingedgenola.com.
JOHN MCDONOGH SR. HIGH: Tickets areonsale for the 57th anniversary reunion of the class of 1967, to be held on Sept. 21 at Southport Hall, 200 Monticello in Jefferson. Festivities, including live music, start at 6p.m. Buffet and open barare included at $60 per person. jafern2@cox. net or (504) 343-6171.
CLASSES CONCEALED CARRYCLASS: twogun safety and selfdefense workshops will be held Aug. 29 at the University of Holy Cross Moreau Center, 4123 Woodland Drive in New Orleans. Times are 3:30-5:30 p.m. or 6-8 p.m. Each session is open to anyone 18 years and older who wishes to learn about the new lawon carrying afirearm in public and howitimpacts their rights and responsibilities. Registration is required. (555) 123-4567 www.pierrebasicguns.com.
CIVIC LEADERSHIP ACADEMY: The the eight-week program begins Aug. 22, 6-8 p.m., at City Hall in the Enterprise Community Conference Room (8th Floor/8E10), 1300 Perdido St. in New Orleans. The program, which provides partici-
pants an in-depth look at city government, is for residents 18 and older. Each of the Academy’s interactivesessions will be led by representatives from city departments or guest lecturers. Free, but thereisasubstantial time commitment. nola.gov/cla.
CAKE DECORATING: Whitney Oliver, pastry supervisor at Ralph Brennan Bakery will demonstrate the art of cakedecorating on Aug. 22, 6-8 p.m., at Café NOMA, New Orleans Museum of Art, 1Collins Diboll Circle. Participants will followalong with their ownmini caketodecorate and takehome. Registration is $55. www.cafenoma.com/ the-art-of-summer/. UNEARTHING AND INTERPRETING LOUISIANA HISTORY: The Historic New Orleans Collection will present a daylong seminar of speakers and activities in learning moreabout Louisiana history on Aug. 24, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., at 410 Chartres St. in New Orleans. Topics include detailing property research, genealogical research, portrait reading and atour of the Reading Room. Registration is $25. www.tourguidesnola.org. AARP SMARTDRIVER CLASS: The four-hour class will be presented Sept. 4, 5-9 p.m at the Ochsner/Elmwood Fitness Center
Local attorney and internationally recognized Beatles expert Bruce Spizer will discuss his latest book, “The Beatles: AHard Day’sNight &More,” at 7p.m Aug.31atthe East Bank Regional Library,4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. The book covers the Beatles’ first film and the related soundtrack albums from the British, American and Canadian perspectives. It also covers the records released from the Beatles’ 1961 Hamburg recordings, as well asthe othersingles and albums releasedfrom Februarythrough October1964.
The book contains chapters on the EMI recording sessionsfor the singles and albums, andthe album covers And, like the otherbooksinthe Beatles Album Series, the book contains chaptersonthe news, music and films of the era to place theBeatles’ debut film and its related records in their proper context.
Spizer received an undergraduate degree, master’sdegree in business administration, and law
degreefromTulane University. As ayounglawyer,hemanaged a local newwave bandcalled The Cold.
Spizer has servedasa consultant to EMI andApple Records for their CD rereleases of the American configurationsofthe
Beatles catalog. He was also chosen to write2,592 questions for aspecial Beatles edition of the Trivial Pursuit board game.
Spizer served as an official consultant to Capitol Records on The Capitol AlbumsVolumes 1and 2 and wrotethe essay contained in
the 56-page booklet included with The Capitol AlbumsVolume 2.
AFRICAN-AMERICAN GENEALOGY: GenealogistJa’el Gordon will give a presentation on DNA testing for African Americans at 7p.m. Aug. 28 at the West Bank Regional Library,4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie.
Gordon says the field of African-American genealogy is wrought with challenges. “Beyond theemotional difficulty of thesubject matter —dealing with records which describe the captivity andsubjugation of human beings —African-American genealogical research is also difficult because of ascarcity of records,” she says. “This is where DNA testing comes in.”
Gordon earned aB.A. degree in history from Southern University in Baton Rouge, and amaster’s degree in museum studies in 2015. Her worktoward the degree included staging exhibits of narratives of former slaves from interviews conducted by the Federal Writers Project in the 1930s.
ASIAN TOMBS: Winston Ho, an independent historian and published writer specializing in modern China and Chinese American history in New Orleans, will discuss the five Asian-American Society tombs in New Orleans at 7p.m. Aug. 21 at the East Bank
Regional Library,4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie.
PERSONAL FINANCE: Sheila Cao, a personal finances consultant, will give aseries of presentations on financial management at 7p.m. on Mondays in August, at the Jane O’Brien Chatelain West Bank Regional Library,2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey The next one, at 7p.m. Aug. 26, is titled “Proper Income Protection” and includes information on tax-free incomestreams.
INVESTING: TomMeyer,achartered retirement planning counselor and volunteer regional speaker with the Association of Financial Educators, will discuss key investing concepts and managing risk at 6:30 p.m.Aug. 27 at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. SCI-FI SCREENING: The SciFi group at the Old Metairie Library will host ascreening of “Gammera the Invincible” at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 28, at the library,2350 Metairie Road. An atomic explosion awakens Gammera —agiant, fire-breathing turtle monster —from his millions of years of hibernation. Enraged at being roused, he takes it out on Tokyo.
ChrisSmith is manager of adult programming at theJefferson Parish Public Library
