MILITARY SIGN-UP
Louisiana students whohave committedtoserving in theU.S. military took the oath of enlistment at the National WWIIMuseum in New Orleans on Sept 17, which was Constitution Day.The event was part of CelebrateFreedom Week, and it marked the commitment of high school and college studentsto the armed forces. The ceremony was held in partnership with theLouisiana DepartmentofEducation.
It’shard to believe that fall is already upon us. These cooler, less-humid days are the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors with pets. Fall alsocomes with around of precautions. Here are someseasonal reminders for pets: ALLERGIES RETURN: Seasonal allergies are miserable for petsand somepeople. My dog, Romeo, has already visited thevet to get his allergy shot ahead of his annual fall scratching, paw licking and ear infections. We madeitthrough bothspring and summer without an ear infection, and Ihope we can survive thefall allergy season, too. If thefamily canine suffers from seasonal allergies, get ahead of things now before they really kick in. CHANGING COATS: Pets’ coats change with the seasons. Expect morethan usual shedding as they lose their summer coats to makeway for winter coats to come in. Frequent brushing, alint brush and
State Superintendent of Education
CadeBrumleyspeakstohighschool and collegestudents who will soon join the armed forces.
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An army representativeadministers the enlistment oath.
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the film’s writer and producer,Heath Allen. “He’s been the constant, and proof positive that courtesy respect, strength and common sense are qualities that are universal and timeless.”
When the film was in its final stages, however,the Chalmette community received heartbreaking news.
On June 24 of this year,Warner wasattacked and robbed while trying to help aman in awheelchair.Hesuffered abroken hip and elbow that required surgery and months of rehabilitation.
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Warner remains on medical leave, and on July
could be poisonous, it is best to keep petsaway from all mushroom varieties.
Mr.Dees is agreat Dane and greyhound mix. The giant cutie loveslong walks and pool time,and is incredibly smart. Mr Dees wouldthrive in a home where he can be the center of attention, as he prefers to be the only dog. He’slooking for afamily that can provide him with all the love and care he deserves, and in return, he’ll shower youwith unconditional love and loyalty.He loveskids, too. For more info, email adopt@ animalrescueneworleans. org
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somepatience during this time will help with the extra hair that’s everywhere.
PREVENTATIVES,STILL: Cooler weather does not mean it’stime to stop theheartworm, flea and tick preventatives. In our humid subtropical climatewithlong, hot summers and short, mild winters, preventatives are important regardless of the season
AN UPTICK IN TICKS: Fall brings a rise in deer ticks— thekind that spread Lyme disease—and they are just as harmful to humans as they are to pets. This is another reason that pets need preventive medicines year-round.
MUSHROOMS: The flavorful fungi soon will be popping up overnight in theyard. Most mushrooms are harmless, but afew are very dangerous to pets. Since it is hard to tellwhich ones areOKand which
ACORNS: These can cause digestive issues, areachoking hazard and can damage teeth. Also, be careful thatthey do notget lodged in pawpads.
SNAKES: Theyare on the move in fall as they prepare forhibernation, so do yard checks when thepets are outtomake sure unwanted visitors aren’tlurking in thebushes.
POISONS AND ANTIFREEZE: This is the time of yearwhenwebreak out thechemicals. Keep all poisons for rodents andcar fluids out of reach of pets. Make sure they do not lick any liquids on the street, in driveways, etc. as they could be fatal.
PASS THE PUMPKIN:It’snot quite pumpkin spiced latte time.But, when the weatherdoes become pumpkin-everything worthy, know that pets love pumpkin, too. Adding alittle canned pumpkin to adog’smeal can help the diges-
24, the St. Bernard Parish School System named Will Schneider,aveteran administrator,asinterim principal.
“When Ifound out what happened to Wayne, Iwas in touch with his wife immediately,” said Allen, who has become close with Warner.“I’ve honestly never met anicer person.” Allen said Warner has been doing well in his recovery “He was back at the school afew weeks ago to sit in on astaff meeting,” he said. “This is aman who loved his ownhigh school experience so muchthat he never wanted to leave, and so he didn’t. He is so student-oriented, so individual-oriented. He doesn’t want to leave any kid behind. That’shis legacy.”
tive system, andthe antioxidants andessentialfatty acids in pumpkin seedshelppromote healthy skin, fur andurinary health. Alittle goes alongway,sojust mix in atablespoon or two with a regularfeeding to give the pups a tasty fall treat
RACE REGISTRATION: Discount registrationisopenfor the NOLA Dogs Race to the Rescue 5K Run/ Walk on Oct. 13. Run through Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery in NewOrleansand raise money for animalrescueorganizations including AnimalRescue New Orleans, Take Paws, Trampled Rose Rescue,Zeus’ Rescues and The InnerPup Education and PreventionServices.Learn more and registeratnolagirl.org/events.
TraciD.Howerton is the volunteer manager forAnimal Rescue NewOrleans (ARNO), anonprofit, volunteer-based, no-kill shelter.For more information on ARNO, visit www animalrescueneworleans.org.
Ayoung Wayne Warner,shown in 1962 receiving the coveted JoeGallliano trophyatthe Redemptorist High School Athletic Banquet.
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Major funding for ‘The Warner Way’ was provided by The Meraux Foundation. Pictured, from left,are Rita Gue, foundationpresident, PrincipalWayne Warner and his wife,Kitty Warner,along withFloyd Gue, foundationboard member
Warner is shown in 1974asa newprincipal at Chalmette High.
Chalmette High School acting Principal Will Schneider, being interviewed for the documentary.
COMMUNITYEVENTS
INTERNATIONAL ARTS FES-
TIVAL: Running Sept. 26-Oct.
1, the festival will showcase the talents of SteelPulse Average White Band, Yohan Marley,Spyro Gyra, Big Chief DonaldHarrisonJr. andother musicians. Concerts and panel discussions will be held at venues acrossthe city,including the Orpheum Theater, Louis Armstrong Park, Gallier Hall and Kermit’s Tremé Mother-in-LawLounge. Tickets for individual events start at $50. iafnola.com.
FALL FESTIVAL: In celebration of 20 years of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, the New Orleans Museum of Art, OneCollinsC Diboll Circle in NewOrleans, will host afreeoutdoor festival for all ages on Sept.28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. It will include guided tours of the Besthoff SculptureGarden highlights, art activities, livemusic and more. noma.org.
BLACKAMERICANA FEST: The festival celebrating themusical contributions of Black musicians in the Americana and Folk genres in New Orleans and the Mississippi River Delta regionwill be held Sept. 28, 3-10 p.m., at the Broadside, 600 N. Broad St in New Orleans. Headlining artists include JoyClark, Lilli Lewis, Sunpie &the Louisiana Sunspots, Dusky Waters and Teena May, and more Free, but RSVP is requested blackamericanafest.com.
GRETNA FEST: The 30th anniversary fest will be held Oct 4-6 with livemusic,arts and crafts, games, food andmuch moreat740 2nd St. in Gretna. The festival will featuremore than 40 musical acts, including CowboyMouth, Dierks Bentley,SteveMiller Band the Revivalists, Foghat, Blue Oyster Cult, MorrisDay &the Time, Galactic, Rockin’ Dopsie, Amanda Shaw, Glen David Andrewsand the Iguanas. Tickets startat$40. Weekend and VIP packages areavailable. gretnafest.com.
NATIONAL FRIEDCHICKEN FESTIVAL: To be held on the New Orleans Lakefront, LakeshoreDriveand Franklin Avenue in NewOrleans, on Oct.
5-6, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.,the fest is ranked sixth on USAToday10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards list of top Speciality Food Festivals. Entrants will compete in categories that include “Best Fried Chicken,” “Best Use of Chicken in aDish,” “Best Chicken Sandwich” and the “People’s Choice Award.” Tickets start at $10. friedchickenfestival.com
QUE PASA FEST: The festival will featuremusic and more than 25 food vendorsfrom avariety of Latin American countries and 75 nonprofits, and arts and crafts. It will be held at LafrenierePark, 3000 Downs Blvd. in Metairie, Oct 5-6 from 11 a.m. to 9p.m. Admission is free, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and $5 after 5p.m. quepasafest.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 willheadline, and the festival’s centerpiece, akumzitz, will featurean Israeli-style singalong and communal song and dance sessions. Therewill also be local artists andJewish/Israeli food vendors. Gatesfest.org.
STORMIN’ OF THE SAZERAC: The 75th anniversaryof the historic event is Sept. 27, 1p.m., in the BlueRoom and theSazerac Bar at the Roosevelt New Orleans, 130 Roosevelt Way. Featuring aluncheon, fashion show and second line, the event celebrates the women who gathered to storm the hotel’s barin1949, when women were allowedtobeserved only on Mardi Gras. Chef Nina Compton is Spirit of the Sazerac. Period attireis encouraged. Tickets startat $115. showclix.com/event/ stormin2024.
TEA DRAGON SOCIETY TEA
PARTY: Children can celebrate K. O’Neil’sTea Dragon Society graphic novelseries with tea, acardgameand dragonthemed activities on Sept.28, 2-4 p.m., in the programming space at the Cita Dennis Hubbell Library,725 PelicanAve in New Orleans. neworleans. libnet. GRASSROOTS RADIO CONFERENCE: Supporters of community radiowill meetSept.
26-29 at Gallier Hall, 545St. Charles Ave. in New Orleans, for workshops, panel discussions and networking opportunities. Featured speakers includeLouisiana native and EmmyAward-winning journalist Monica Pierre. The conference opens Thursday at 4:30 p.m. and runs through Sundayat1p.m. Tickets start at $100 viaEventbrite.
ARTS MARKET NEWORLEANS: The monthly fine arts and crafts market will be held Sept. 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Marsalis HarmonyPark, 8211 S. Claiborne Ave. in New Orleans.
SPOOKY SEASON
NEW ORLEANS NIGHTMARE:
The haunted attraction is open throughNov.2at 319 Butterworth St. in New Orleans with add-on experiences, twosecret bars and threenew attractions: Dead Again, Dead Hourand Craft of the Midnight. Tickets start at $19.99 on select nights. neworleansnightmare.com.
GHOSTS IN THE OAKS: City Park Conservancy will host thefamily-friendly event Oct. 17-20 to support improvement projects at the Park’s Carousel Gardens, 1Palm DriveinNew Orleans. The eventfeatures arts and crafts, pumpkin patchand trick-or-treating throughout
MOVIES
“BILL &TED’SEXCELLENT
ADVENTURE”: Pontchartrain Conservancy celebrates its 35th anniversary with ashowing of thecultclass released 35 years ago. Part of the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission Movie in thePark series, it will be shownonSept. 27 at theNew Canal Lighthouse, 8001 LakeshoreDriveinNew Orleans. Gates will open at 6p.m. Free; limited capacity.’80s attire encouraged. scienceforourcoast.org.
CULTURE&CONCERTS
THURSDAYSATTWILIGHT:
The concert series featuring musicians, mintjuleps and morecontinues on Thursdays,6-8 p.m., through September at thePavilionof theTwo Sisters at the New Orleans Botanical Garden,1 Victory Ave. in NewOrleans. Sept. 26 is TheYat Pack.Oct. 3 is BruceDaigrepont.Admission is $15.NewOrleansCityPark.org.
RHYTHM&ROSES: The Historic BK House &Gardens will host aconcert Sept. 27, 6-9 p.m at 1113 Chartres St. in NewOrleans, with R&B musician Jon Cleary performing in theBKHouse Parterre Garden. Tickets start at $25. www.bkhouse.org.
BACHTOBERFEST: Theconcert will be held Oct. 2, 6p.m., in the courtyardofMargaret Place Hotel,1133 Margaret Place in NewOrleans. It will featureElectric YatQuartet, pianistAndréBohrenand trumpeter Vance Woolf and includemusic spanning from Bachtothe Beatles. Tickets are$25. masno.org/ BOOKS
“THEVERTS:A STORYOF INTROVERTS AND EXTROVERTS”: Author Ann Patchett and illustrator Robin Preiss Glasser will meet and greet readers at GardenDistrict Bookshop, 2727 Prytania St. in NewOrleans on Sept. 25 at 4-7p.m.Early birdadmission and acopyofthe book can be reservedfor $19.99 through Eventbrite. www.gardendistrictbookshop.com
“BAYOU: FEASTINGTHROUGH THE SEASONSOFACAJUN LIFE”: Author Melissa Martin will launch herlatest cookbook on Sept. 26, 6p.m., at Garden District Bookshop, 2727 Prytania St.inNew Orleans.Admission anda copy of the book can be reserved for $35through Eventbrite. www.gardendistrictbookshop.com
Storyland, and admission includes Amusement Park rides. Early admission is 5-6 p.m.,with general admission 6-9 p.m. Early admission tickets are$30. General admission is $25. Friends of City Park members, $22. NewOrleansCityPark.org
KENNER TRUNK OR TREAT:
The City of Kenner will host their annual Halloween event, presented by Kenner Parks&Recreation,atMuss Bertolino Stadium,620 W. EsplanadeAve.inKenner, on Oct. 19, 3-10 p.m. Attendees areencouraged to come dressed in costume. www visitjeffersonparish.com/ event/kenner-trunk-or-
“DO SOMETHING:COMING OF AGEAMID THEGLITTER AND DOOM OF ‘70S NEW YORK”: Author Guy Trebay will discuss his memoirwith Diane Sustendal on Sept. 28, 6p.m at Garden District Bookshop, 2727 Prytania St. in New Orleans. www.gardendistrictbookshop.com.
“LITANY OF SAINTS: ATRIP-
TYCH”: Author Diana Rojas will discuss her debutbook with writer Annell Lopez on Oct. 2, 6:30 p.m., at Blue Cypress Books, 8123 Oak St.in New Orleans.www.bluecypressbooks.com.
FUNDRAISERS/GALAS
FRIENDS OF THE ST.CHARLES LIBRARYBOOK SALE: The sale will be held at the Booknook adjacent to the Hahnville Branch of theSt. Charles Library,14996 River Road in Hahnville, on Sept. 27, 9a.m.3p.m.Booksincludefiction, nonfiction, history,children’s booksand more. Cash sales only.www.myscpl.org.
SOIREE DE LUMIERE: Lighthouse Louisiana will hold afundraiser on Sept. 26, 6:30 p.m.,atthe Audubon TeaRoom, 6500 Magazine St in New Orleans.The event includes livemusic by James Andrews&The Crescent City All Stars Jazz Band, aseated dinner and liveand silent auctions. Cocktail attireisrequested. Tickets start at $250. us.givergy.com/Soiree2024/? controller=tickets.
SUNSET ON THE BUCKTOWN BOARDWALK: Jefferson Beautificationwill host a fundraiser for the Bucktown Harbor Community Garden on Sept. 27, 5-8 p.m.,at the BucktownHarbor, 325 Metairie-Hammond Highway in Metairie. Livemusic by the TopCats. Food trucks will be on site. Tickets are$35. www Jefferson Beautification.org. FASHIONABILITY 2024: The ArcofGreater New Orleans fundraiser will be Sept. 28, beginning at 6:30 p.m.,at SterlingHall, 3700 Jean Lafitte Parkway in Chalmette. The evening will featurecocktails food, music and dancing,and fashions modeled by members of the intellectually and developmentally disabled community.Tickets start at $50. https://secure.givelively org/event/the-arc-of-greaternew-orleans/fashionability-2024. WHITE ELEPHANT SALE: Munholland Methodist Church will hold its fundraiser Sept.28, 8a.m.to1 p.m. at 1201 Metairie Road. Jewelry,accessories, furniture,collectibles, toys and more, along with frozensoups and gumbosand bakeditems, with proceeds to benefit missionprojects. (504) 834-9910. SPIRIT OF YOUTH AWARDS: Boys Town Louisiana will
treat/3476/. TRUNK OR TREATATLAFRENIERE PARK: The event, presented by Dawn Busters, will be held Oct. 19, 6-9 p.m.,at LafrenierePark, 3000 Downs Blvd. in Metairie. General admission is $15. Trunk or Treat will featuremorethan 45 vehicles giving outfree candy,afood court, carousel rides and space walks.www visitjeffersonparish.com.
BREWSAND BOOS: The adults-only event will be held Oct. 25-26 at the AmusementPark’s Carousel Gardens at City Park,1 Palm DriveinNew Orleans. Proceeds from theevent,
hold its awards dinner on Oct. 4, 6p.m at The Barnett, 600 Carondelet St.inNew
which includes Amusement Park rides and unlimited beer,benefits thecontinuedcareand preservation of CityPark. VIP tickets are $60; generaladmission $35. FriendsofCityPark members, $32. NewOrleansCityPark.org.
BOO! DAT504 HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA: The celebration will be held Oct. 26, starting at 1p.m., in the 2900 block of Audubon Street in NewOrleans. It is being held to raiseawareness and resources for domestic violence issues, and will also includeavoter registration driveand activities, including ahaunted house,
costume contest, STEAM activities, carnival games, food and music. Free. www BOODat.com. HAUNTEDHOUSE AT HABANA OUTPOST: Camp SoulGrow will celebrate Halloween on Oct.29, 5-7 p.m., witha haunted houseatHabana Outpost, 1040 Esplanade Ave. in NewOrleans. Children will be able to walk through, collect candy gift bags,play outdoor gamesand make Halloween-themed crafts. Costumesare encouraged. Reservations arerequired through Eventbrite. www campsoulgrow.org/upcoming-events.html.
Orleans. The eventincludes a performance by Marley Marsalis,along withthe recognition of community members and leaders. Tickets startat $175. www.boystown.org.
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Agiant pop-out clown scares horror fans at the NewOrleans Haunted Nightmare.
Cancer Crusadershonorssurvivors whocontributetocommunity
Staff report
Cancer Crusaders will honor 11 cancer survivors who are active in the communityduring their Celebration of Life Luncheon on Oct. 11. The 2024 Cancer Crusaders’honoreesare Earlene KarlAlly,Carencro, apatient navigator at the Cancer Center of Acadiana in Lafayette; Joy Ann Broggi, Covington, avolunteer with Compassion That Compels and Relay for Life; Carolyn Giarratano Escher,Covington, a member of the Ladies of the Shield at BrotherMartin; Brenda Lyons Gillen, River Ridge, active in the Philanthropic Education Organization Sisterhood;Susan Happel, Chalmette, amember of the CatholicDaugh-
ters of America;Isabella ReneeMeyer,Chalmette, a volunteer for What YouGive Will Grow; Ann deGeneres Olvany, Kenner, amember of SMART(Special Military Active Recreational Travelers) that raises money for Fisher House (the military version of the Ronald McDonald House); Debbie Hall Perrone, Metairie, past president of the
Council of Catholic School CooperativeClubs andthe St. Elizabeth’sGuild; John Perrone Jr., Metairie, avolunteer at Second Harvest Food Bank; Dom M. Richard, Metairie, adeacon at St. Catherine of Siena Church; and Valerie KemperSimons, Montgomery,Alabama,a certified Mental Health First Aid Educator
The event will be held at
the New Orleans Marriott, 555 Canal St. in New Orleans. Doors open at 10 a.m. Gregory Ricks and Maddie Kerth will be the masters of ceremonies. Entertainment will feature Kenny Kerth, BionicBabes andGordon Towell of the Loyola University School of Music.
Ticket start at $110 per person. Reservations may be made at through Oct. 4at
www.bidpal.net/cancercrusaders. No payments will be accepted at the door Cancer Crusaders, alocal, nonprofit, all-volunteer organization established in 1976 to raise money for cancer research in the New Orleans area, has donated more than $5 million to LSU Health Sciences Center and Tulane Cancer Center for cancer research.
BEREAVEMENT AND SUPPORTGROUP: The bereavementand supportministryofSt. ChristopherChurch’s Oct.10meeting will featureguest speaker KimSmith, Gretna bereavement coordinator and chaplain from Heart of Hospice. The meeting will begin at 6:15p.m. in the Parish Center at St. ChristopherChurch, corner of Manson andDerbignystreets, 3900 DerbignySt. in Metairie. All areinvited. www.stchristopherano.com.
NAMIWALKS: Registration is open for the National Alliance on MentalIllness Southeast Louisiana walk to raise funds for free mental health support and services. The walk will be held on Oct. 12 at Audubon Park (Newman Bandstand), 6500 MagazineSt. in New Orleans. Check-in starts at 9a.m., and the walk begins at 10 a.m. Registration is free. Participants can walk as individuals or create ateam. All donations remainin the local community.namiwalks.org/selasouthshore. HEALTH
Walkers make their wayin supportduring a 2023 NAMIWALK. Registration is open for this year’sOct. 12 event. FILE PHOTO
Valerie Kemper Simons
Susan Happel
JoyAnn Broggi
John Perrone Jr
Isabella Renee Meyer
Earlene KarlAlly
Dom M. Richard Ann deGeneres Olvany Debbie Hall Perrone
Carolyn Giarratano Escher Brenda Lyons Gillen
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Hynes-UNO award recipientspictured on the back rowfrom leftare AnthonyPerdue, the Lemoine Company; Lee Reid; TimDuncan, UNO vice president of athletics and recreation; JustinBlanchard;Andrea Bowman and David Hebert, GHC architects; JasonMiranda and BrianO’Connor, theLemoine Company;and Nik King.Onthe front rowfrom left are Michelle Douglas, Hynes CEO; Brittany Smith, Hynes-UNOprincipal; KathyJohnson, UNOpresident; Sarah Turner,New School Facility Partners; Bill LeCorgne, DuPont-LeCorgne Owners’ representative; Colin Accardo; and Dana Clark-Williams, Hynes-UNOassistant principal.
Hynes Charter Schoolsadministrators, front row, from left,are Ivan Benn; Anne Kramer,chief academicofficer;Brandi Huling,director of specialeducation; Jeannine LaFonta, chief solutions and supportofficer;Michelle Douglas, CEO; and LeonMathes, CFO. back roware Herman Wilson; Allen Smith, director of data and accountability; John Starr,director of innovation and strategy; and EarlCager,director of facilities.
If clutterismakingyou crazy, librarycan help
Workshop focuses on getting organizedand downsizing
BY JANE LEGROS Contributing
writer
Are you overwhelmed by all the stuff around your home?
Learn organizing tips and explore how streamlining can help you feel happier, less stressed, and moreproductive at aworkshop being held at Robert E. Smith Library,6301 Canal Blvd.,from 11 a.m. to noon on Sept. 25
AARP educators on downsizing and decluttering will cover:
n How to start your decluttering and organizing journey
n Practical tips on organizing and decluttering
n How better organization could positively impact your daily life.
VOTER PREP: During September and October,the library is hosting voter registration events to help you get vote ready,plus aseries of speakers to answer the question, “Why Vote?” The library is anonpartisan organization and this series is an educational program, not apolitical one. It’simportant for voters to have access to trustworthy information and
Learntoorganize your home at aSept. 25 workshop.
be informedonupcoming elections,whichisthis program’smainpurpose.There will be no campaigning at any ofthese events. The series will feature a different speakeratadifferent librarylocation every week. OnSept.25, Ashley CrawfordofOperationRestoration will lead apresentation at NoraNavra Library from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The library is locatedat 1902 St Bernard Ave. Space is limited and registrationisrecommended. Visit nolalibrary.co/voting-
resources to sign up and for additional election resources.
OF SERVICE: Teens seeking service hours are invited to a volunteer day at Algiers Regional Library,3014 Holiday Drive, from 2p.m.to4 p.m. on Sept. 28. Participantswill be creative, socialize, and earn service-learning hours. Additional service hours can be earned in the library’s Reading Buddies xWee Writeprogram, presented in partnership with826 NOLA. Teens in grades 8-12 may sign up to volunteer as aBig
SCHOOL NOTES
Reading Buddy this fall to help studentsingrades K-2 become more independent readers. Light dinner will be served at all Reading Buddies sessions, which are at Norman Mayer Library,3001 Gentilly Blvd.
Big Reading Buddies are asked to commit to attending all six sessions, held on Wednesday evenings Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 and Nov.6
This opportunity provides a total of 10.5 volunteer hours over six weeks. Abrief phone interview and online orientation are required before vol-
unteering with this program, which is presented in collaboration with 826 New Orleans’ Early Literacy Initiative, LitUp! and is sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library For additional volunteer opportunities, visit nolalibrary org/teens.
CANCER PREVENTION: Learn about breast cancer prevention and screening options at the Main Library on Oct. 1. The Louisiana Breast & Cervical Health Program will be available from 1p.m to 3p.m. to provide information, including referrals for free mammograms. The library is located at 219 Loyola Ave.
BOOK CLUB: Central City Library’smonthly book salon group will meet at 5:30 p.m on Oct. 1todiscuss “Grand Union: Stories” by Zadie Smith. Newmembers are always welcome. The library is at 2020 Jackson Ave. Visit nolalibrary.org/bookclubs fordetails about all library book clubs and to find one that fits your schedule and interests.
Jane LeGros is the director of marketing and communications for the Orleans Parish Library
Jane LeGros is the director of marketing and communications for the New OrleansPublic Library
TULANE UNIVERSITY: Tulane has named its School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine in honor of alumna Celia Scott Weatherhead in recognition of her landmark total lifetime giving of morethan $160 million in support of the university.Weatherhead’s commitment, the largest in Tulane’s history,includes establishing the Weatherhead Scholars Program, which providesscholarships for academically talented students committed to public service. The Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine will join the A. B. Freeman School of Business as the only named entities among Tulane’s 10 schools and college. UNIVERSITY OF HOLY CROSS:
Pictured from left are Bill Chauvin, Friends of Hynes board member;Kathy Johnson, UNO president; TimDuncan, UNO vice president of athleticsand recreation; and MichelleDouglas, Hynes Charter Schools CEO
Hynes Charter School Corp. board members, from left, are Bill Chauvin, Jan Janz, President Alvin C. Miester III, Vice President Barbara Richard and SecretaryKris Scairono.
Pictured with Michelle Douglas,Hynes Charter Schools CEO,atleft, is Rose Peterson.
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Coast Guard awards medal after Grand Isle rescue
The U.S. Coast Guard awarded Sgt. Stephen Rhodes, of the Louisiana Department of Wildlifeand Fisheries, withits Silver Lifesaving Medal recently in recognition of his actions on May 7, 2022, when he saved thelives of nine people after their vessel capsized in rough water near Grand Isle.
Pictured fromleft are Capt. Ulysses Mullins, CoastGuard Eighth District Chief of Staff; Sgt. Stephen Rhodes, medal recipient; and Madison Sheahan, LDWF secretary.
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Xavier University English teacher and author Katheryn Krotzer Laborde willdiscuss her new book, “Flannery O’Connor’sManhattan,” at 7p.m. Oct. 1at the East Bank Regional Library,4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. Laborde says that much has been made of O’Connor’slife on aGeorgia dairy farm,a rural setting that influenced her writing. “But before she lived on that farm, before she showed signs of having lupus, before she became dependent on her mother and then succumbed to the disease at 39, O’Connor lived in the Northeast,” Laborde says. In O’Connor’sbiographies, little is saidofher time in Manhattan because little has been known about it. In her book, Laborde explores New York City from O’Connor’spoint of view, consulting letters (both unpublished and published) and biography,aswell as five personal address books housed at Emory University in Atlanta. The result is abook of interest to both O’Connor fans and O’Connor schol-
ars, as well as those interested in midcenturyManhattan.
“Flannery O’Connor’sManhattan” is part guide to the who-was-who and who-lived-where of New York from roughly 1948 to 1964, at least those as they mattered to O’Connor. It also acts as awindowtothe writer’s experiences in the city Laborde is agraduate of the University of New OrleansCreative Writing Workshop. She is the authoroftwo other nonfiction books: “The Story behind the Painting” (Xavier Review Press, 2012), and “Do Not Open” (McFarland, 2010).
archivist in the CityArchives & Special Collections at New Orleans Public Library, where sheworks with genealogical and municipal government records and develops public archives programming.
Napoleon Ave., Metairie
n River Ridge Bromeliad Society:6:30 p.m. Oct. 3, Old Metairie Library,2350 Me tairieRoad, Metairie.
METAIRIE EXHIBITS: Anumber of exhibitsare on display at theEast Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. They include:
GENEALOGY: Amanda Fallis will talk about navigating the resources at the City Archivesand Special Collectionsat7 p.m. Oct. 2at the East Bank Regional Library,4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie. Attendees will learn how to usethe new website, as well as informationabout the typesofrecords held there. Fallis is alibrarian and
TAYLOR FETE: In preparation for Taylor Swift’s upcoming tourstop in New Orleans, the staff at the East BankRegional Library is holding Taylor Fetelistening party for kids,tweens, teensand adultsfrom 1p.m. to 4p.m. Sept. 28 at the EastBank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. Participants can make friendship bracelets and origami rings,and meet up withfellow fans.
GARDENING GROUPS: Anumber of organization will be meeting soon at Jefferson Parish libraries.
n Hibiscus Society: 1p.m. Sept. 29, East Bank Regional Library,4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie.
n LSU Master Gardeners: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3, East Bank RegionalLibrary,4747 W.
n Metairie native Jeffrey Roux’scollection of World’s Fair memorabilia, located in two display cabinetsacross from the branch manager’s office.
n The displaycabinet near thereference desk contains avariety of games that Roux collected through theyears, includingsome unfamiliar namesRoux collected when he lived in Europe.
n The Harry Potterdis play has new items. The threecabinets containing Potter memorabilia can be foundinthe hallway leading to thenonfiction section.
n The Crescent City Depression GlassSociety displays vintage items in thebirthstone color of the monthina displaycabinet outside the branchmanager’soffice. Thebirthstone on display for September is sapphire whichrepresents wisdomand serenity.The displays includesplatters, bowls, butterdishes, dinner plates, andmore.
VOTING: Library programming at the East Bank RegionalLibrary and the West Bank Regional Library will go on hiatus for ashort periodtoac-
