Goin’ fishing
NewpieratBayou Sauvage
builtbyvolunteers
BY BARRYLEMOINE
Contributing writer
The Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge, located in NewOrleans East, is teeming with fish species including largemouth bass, crappie, sunfish andgar Now,itwill be alittle easier to catch some of them.
Anew publicfishing pier at therefuge, built by volunteers,was dedicated recently as CynthiaMartinez, chiefofthe NWR system, and MarjorieChiles, chief for the U.S. Fishand Wildlife Service infrastructure and management division,who were joined the Union Sportsmen’sAlliance andmore than 160 union tradeswomen.
Theceremony was followed by afun and free fishing event for Alliance members, who aim to preserve NorthAmerica’s outdoor heritage through recreation and conservation.
“This fishing pier at Bayou Sauvage Refugeisastoryofacommunity comingtogether to create opportunities to experience an incredible wildlife refuge,” Martinez said. “Local refuge firefighters prepped the site. Then union volunteers donatedtheir time to install this dock that will be used for fishing, but also for youth education programs, birdwatchers, acanoe/kayakprogram.”
Thetradeswomen enjoyed acouple of hourswettingtheir lines, withfishing poles and bait provided by the USA. For many,it was their first time casting aline.
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Toussaint Stanfill,8,watches his opponent make amoveduring Chess Fest.
Shedding is probably one of the mostirritating aspects of owning apet. Regardless of age or breed, all dogs and cats (except forafew hairless breeds) shed to somedegree, with some morethan others.
Animals shed to get rid of old, damaged or extra hair,and commonly go through twoshedding seasons: spring and fall.
SHEDDING IS NORMAL: Pets lose hair as the weather changes from one season to the next. So, as the fall weather starts to kick in, our pets will start ashedding season.
While we cannot eliminate shedding, we can lessen theamount of hair on our furniture, flooring and clothing by making sure pets have regular brushing, grooming and proper nutrition. The frequency and amount of shedding depends on the time of year,aswell as the breed and overall health of the pet.
While mostdogs and cats have athicker coat during the winter and shed it as spring arrives, pets that are primarily keptindoors will experience smaller changes in coat thickness and tend to shed evenly throughout the year
THEBREED MATTERS: The breed of thedog is a good indicator of how much it will shed. For example, aGerman shepherd or Labrador will shed much more— and moreoften —than a poodle, Maltese or Shih Tzu.
What may seem like excessive shedding to some may actually be normal foraparticular breed. This is important information to know before choosing adog so that there are no surprises.
If aperson is prone to allergies, they would do better with abreed that is considered hypoallergenic, as these breeds will have little to nonshedding coats and produce less dander than the heavier-shedding breeds.
BRUSHING HELPS: Brushing the dog at least once a week, regardless of breed, can help reduce the amount of hair all over the house. Somedogs require much morefrequent brushings, but once aweek is a good starting point.
THEBRUSH MATTERS: Fordouble-coated breeds, such as huskies, chows, collies, golden retrievers and
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Avolunteer offers alittle help with baiting the hook
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Tradeswomen fromacross the U.S. and Canada fished fromthe newdock recently installed by Union Sportsmen’sAlliance’sunion volunteers at BayouSauvageUrban National Wildlife Refuge.
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“Wehad so much fun fishing,” said Sara Selega, amember of UA Local 32 Seattle Plumbers andPipefitters. “I may have caught the smallest and largest fish. Plus, we met Rosie the Gator,who kept chasing the bobbers on our fishing lines.” Cody Campbell, conservation coordinator for the alliance, said he enjoyed seeing the joy of the participants. “When you hear ‘first fish,’ you often think of kids, but alot of women caught their first fish at this event, and their reactions trumped that of any kids,” he said. “They were yelling, cheering and dancing —not just for themselves but also in
Lucille Tamporello
Old Jefferson woman to mark100th birthday
Staff report
LucilleRachalTamporello, a resident of Old Jefferson for more than75years, willmark her 100th birthday on Nov.14.
Amember of the Jefferson Golden AgeClub, she plans to celebrate during the club’sNov.14meeting in Metairie.
Agraduate of Cloutierville High School,she metsoldier Anthony Tamporello at adance at Fort Polk Military Base. They were married in 1946 and moved back to his hometown, New Orleans.The Tamporellos raised sixchildren in Jefferson Parish. Anthony Tamporello died in 1986. Her family eventually expanded to include 15 grandchildren and20 great-grandchildren.
Lucille Tamporello worked for 25 yearsatSears &Roebuck Co.
Metropolitan Republican Women receive honors
Staff report
Metropolitan Republican Women attended the recent LouisianaFederation of Republican Women’s 36th Biennial Convention andreceived awards in Division Bfor community service/caring for America, literacy,American heritage, newsletters, campaign volunteer hours, membershiprecruitment, programs and technology. Metro delegates included Linda Bergeron, Pam Cresson, Linda Vinsanau, Pam Clower andLenora Duco. Metro Recording Secretary Karen Reischreceived the Betty Heitman Award for outstanding service to the federation.
support of their union sisters.”
Natasha Benn, amember of Laborers’ Local 79 out of Brooklyn, New York, was among the dozens of novice anglers. “It was my first time fishing, and Icaught the biggest fish,” she said. “We need more experiences just like your event.”
Previously,most fishing there was only accessible by boat. But through acollaborative effort of many partnering groups, the public pier is now areality.
Sam Phipps, alliance conservation programs manager,called the event aperfect example of its organization’smission coming full circle. “Werecognized an access issue while looking for alocation tohost afishing event during Tradeswomen Build Nations,” he said. The conference for union
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labradors, an undercoat rake brush can help remove the dead, fuzzy undercoat, while leaving the top coat shiny and healthy
This tool should be used with caution, as improper use can break or injury adog’sskin or damagethe topcoat.
SHAVING ISN’T THE ANSWER: Don’t shave adog with adouble coat, as shavingthem will actually lead to more shedding. Slicker brushes can help control shedding on short and medium-haired dogs.
CATS SHED,TOO: Even though cats takecare of amajority of their own grooming, they will still shed Felines should be brushed daily and fed ahealthy diet. If the catwill allow it, abath at least once amonth can also minimize theamountofhairloss.
EXCESSIVE SHEDDING: Skin conditions, as well as allergies, can sometimes cause excessive shedding
For both dogsand cats, it is important to talk to avet if there is excessive hair loss or bald patches. Large amounts of
skilled tradeswomen was held in New Orleans in September While the refuge was in an ideal location, there was no ac-
hair loss can be an indication that an animal may be experiencing stress, eating apoor diet or having amedical issue.
Atrip to the vet is the best way to tell if shedding is of the normal variety or if it is asymptom of an underlying problem such as parasites (fleas, lice or mites), infection, allergies, kidney,liver,thyroid or adrenal disease, reaction to medications, trauma due to excessive licking, immune disease or even cancer If open sores, redness or bumps are present, atrip to the vet is definitely needed.
Events
NOV. 16: ARNO will hold an adoption event at Petco, 3520 Veterans Blvd. in Metairie, from noon to 4p.m. Meet adoptable puppies and dogs. Applications to foster or adopt are available. For more info, go to adopt@animalrescueneworleans.org.
Traci D. Howerton is the volunteer manager for Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO), anonprofit, volunteer-based, no-kill shelter.For more information on ARNO, visitwww animalrescueneworleans.org.
cess to the water due to thick vegetation surrounding the refuge ponds. The group used money from a
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Princess is a13-year-oldShihTzu sweetheartwhose family fell on hard times and couldnolonger care for her.She weighs 12 pounds and loves to snuggle. Don’tpass her by just because she’salittle older and wiser To learnmore about Princess, emailadopt@animalrescueneworleans.org
9th Ward heroes honored at luncheon
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The Thrive New Orleans and Giving Hope Community Center Luncheon recently honored nine heroes who have made adifference in the 9th Ward. The Thriving 9 awards recipients were the Rev.Terrance Ransom, the Rev. Darrick Johnson, Apostle Tyrone Smith, Henry
“Coach Buck” Youngblood, Irajuan Cooley,Eddie
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are Henry Youngblood,
and the Rev.Terrance Ransom.
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Natasha Benn, left, amember of Laborers’ Local 79 from Brooklyn, NewYork,caught her first fish at the fishing event.
PETOFTHE WEEK
Scott, Bomani Brown, Hubert Caliste
Kathleen Matthews. Shown from left
Irajuan Cooley, Oscar Brown, Eddie Scott, Apostle Tyrone Smith, Chuck Morse
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at the event are Henry‘Coach Buck’ Youngblood,Irajuan Cooley, Oscar Brown, Eddie Scott, ApostleTyrone Smith, Chuck Morse and Pastor Terrance Ransom.
FESTIVALS
BEIGNET FEST: The fest returns Nov. 16, 10 a.m.-
6p.m., at City Park’sFestival Grounds, Henry Thomas Drive in New Orleans, with awardwinning favorites and new entries in the beignet categories. Therewill be nonbeignet options likejambalaya gumbo and fried chicken. Entertainment will include Jon Cleary,Big Sam and Amanda Shaw. Tickets are$20 in advance; children under 3are free. VIP Experience tickets are$50 for adults and $30for under 21. beignetfest.com.
WORDS &MUSIC FESTIVAL: The event will be held Nov. 20-23 at the AndreCallioux Center for Performing Arts and Cultural Justice, 2541 BayouRoad in New Orleans Activities include the Patty Friedmann Writing Competition, presentations by artists and scholars, acelebration of the literary lineage of the Black Arts Movement and Kalamu ya Salaam, the Late Night Lit tribute to the late Frankie Beverly and more. wordsandmusic.org
NOLA FOOD FEST: The festival showcasing morethan 40 local and national restaurants, eateries, cafes
taken to all NORD reccenters, greenway, tennis centers, pools, City Hall lobby/foyer and Xavier Universitylocations. nordc.org.
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in New Orleans. Longtime residents and business owners will share personal stories, bringing to life the shops, restaurants and establishments that have shaped the Quarter for generations. Tickets start at $5-$10. www.bkhouse.org. MOONLIGHT MARKET: Crescent City Farmers Market will hold aspecial marketonNov 14, 6-9 p.m., at 500 N. Norman C. Francis Parkway.The event will include food, gardento-glass cocktails, pop-ups and livemusic. Tickets, $60 include entry,foodand beverages. Tickets are$75,available at the door. This eventis 21 and older. No pets. www crescentcityfarmersmarket org. FREE FISHING: New Orleans Recreation Development Commission is restocking ponds Joe W. Brownpark with 1,000 pounds of catfish and will allowfreefishing on Nov. 14, starting at 3:30, at Joe W. BrownPonds,5601Read Blvd.inNew Orleans East. Bring your ownpole and bait nordc.org. REALLY, REALLYBIG BOOK
SALE: Friends of the New Orleans Public Library will host the fundraiser at the Milton H. Latter Library,5120St. Charles Ave. in New Orleans, on Nov. 16, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The sale includes children’s books, sci-fi, history,cookbooks,gardening, antique and vintage books. Friends members have access to members-only shopping, 1011 a.m. www.friendsnola.org COIN SHOW: The Crescent City Coin Club will hold its free showonNov.15-16 at The Columbus Room, 3310 Florida Ave. in Kenner. Friday hours are10a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdayhours are9a.m.-3 p.m. The event will featurebuying, selling and appraisals ofU.S foreign and ancient coins, paper money,Mardi Gras doubloons, gold and silver bullion and coin supplies.
MILITARYAPPRECIATION
BLOCK PARTY: The National WWII Museum will host a special dayfor civilian and military families on Nov. 16, 9a.m.-3 p.m., at the museum, 945 Magazine St. in New Orleans. Activities include games, screening of the Tulane-Navy football game and access to the museum’s seven pavilions. The Block Party is included with museum admission, which is free for Louisiana residents and U.S. military families. www nationalww2museum.org.
CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE: A drivefor new,unwrapped toys takes place through Dec. 6, sponsored by New Orleans Recreation Development Commission, Mobilization at Xavier and the City of New Orleans. Donations can be
HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE: WYES-TV will host amarket on Nov. 19,4:30-7 p.m.,atthe WYESPaulette andFrank Stewart Innovation Center for Educational Media, 916 NavarreAve.in New Orleans The kid-friendly event will featurelocal vendors, music, food and ascreeningofthe 2006 documentary,“Christmas in New Orleans.” Free www.wyes.org.
USED BOOK SALE: TheFriends of the UniversityofNew Orleans Library will hold a three-dayused book sale Nov. 21-23 on the fourth floor of theUNO Earl K. Long Library on campus, 2000 LakeshoreDriveinNew Orleans. Thursdayhours are10a.m.6p.m. Fridayhours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday hours are10a.m.-2 p.m. The sale includes thousandsofused books, puzzles, CDs,DVDs andvinyl. Free. libguides.uno. edu/friends/friends.
H.O.P.E. FEST: HelpingOur People Eat Fest,afreecommunitycelebration to help put food on the tables of NewOrleanians inneed this Thanksgiving, will be held Nov. 23,noon-2 p.m., at Bishop McManus Academy, 13123 I-10 Service Road.The eventwill includeaturkey giveaway,with oneturkeyper address on afirst-come,firstserved basis; food,livemusic andmore. citychurchnola.life.
THANKSGIVING GIVEAWAY: Greater St. Stephen Ministries will giveway nonperishable itemsonNov.24, 10 a.m.1p.m., at 5600 Read Blvd in New Orleans East. All items will befirst come, first served. www.houseofgreater. org.
CROATIAN BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION: Theassociation will celebrate its150th anniversary on Nov. 24. An anniversary Masswill be held at Our LadyofPerpetualHelp, 8968 La. 23inBelle Chasse at 12:30 p.m., with alunch following at the Croatian American Society House, 220 Croatian WayinBelle Chasse The eventwill includean exhibit of artifacts brought by members andtheir families when theyimmigrated,Croatian music and dancing, and a discussion of lifeinAmerica. Tickets: $100 for adults, $50 for teens and free under12. cbanola.com.
MOVIES
COMMUNITY MOVIE NIGHTS: Centered Church will host free movies at Samuel Square, 2100 Napoleon Ave. in NewOrleans. “Inside Out 2” will be shown for Mental Health Awareness Night on Nov. 15, 7-9:30p.m. “The Secret Life of Pets”will be the featureNov.22, 7-9:30 p.m. centeredchurchnola.com.
CULTURE&CONCERTS
THURSDAYSON THERIVER: The free concert series continuesatSpanish Plaza 500 Port of New OrleansPlace
in New Orleans. Live perfor-
mances for the month include Folk and Soul Night on Nov. 14 with Minos the Saint and JoyClark; and Jazz and Blues Night on Nov. 21 with Treme Brass Band and Alicia Renee akaBlue Eyes. Performances are5-8 p.m. www.riverwalkneworleans.com.
“EVERYBODY”: Loyola Presents in the School of Music & TheatreProfessions will perform the modern adaptation of the 15th-centurymorality playNov.14-23 at the Lower Depths Experimental Theater in the Communications/ Music Complex at Loyola University,6363 St. Charles Ave. in New Orleans. Curtain at 7:30 p.m. for evening performances and 2p.m.for matinees. Contains strong language and themes of death and dying. Tickets start at $8. cmm.loyno.edu.
BOOKS
“PAINTING THE TOWN”:
Co-authors John Pope and Susan Langenhenning will discuss their book, “Painting the Town: The Importance of Color in Historic New Orleans Architecture,” at 7p.m. Nov. 14, at the East Bank Regional Library,4747 W. Napoleon Ave. in Metairie. jplibrary.net.
“THE FLATWOMAN”: Author Vanessa Saunders will discuss her debut book with Rayna Nielsen at Blue Cypress Books, on Nov. 15, 6:30 p.m., at Vino Fine Wine and Spirits, 8314 Oak St. in New Orleans. Annell Lopez will read from the book, and an audience Q&A and book signings will follow. Tickets start at $5 and include one glass of wine. bluecypressbooks.com.
“WHY ICOOK”: Author and chef TomColicchio will discuss his newest book with Emeril Lagasse on Nov. 16, 2p.m., at Le Petit ThéâtreDu Vieux Carré, 616 St. Peter in New Orleans. Photo opportunities will follow. Tickets are $40 via Eventbrite and include asigned copy. gardendistrictbookshop.com.
“ALLIGATORSTEW”: Author Jeanette Weiland will launch and sign her children’s book at Dickie Brennan’s Acorn Café in the Louisiana Children’s Museum, 15 Henry Thomas DriveinNew Orleans, on Nov. 20, 5-7 p.m. The free event includes adult and kids’ sips and snacks. Reservations arerequired through Eventbrite. Copies of the book are $19.95 and can be preordered through the museum. Book sales benefit the Louisiana Children’s Museum and KID smART. lcm.org.
“GARYAND HIS LITTLE FRIEND
JERRY”: Author Adam Dennis will read from his children’s picturebook on Nov. 23, 11 a.m., at the Garden District Book Shop, 2727 Prytania St. in New Orleans. Glitter Up NOLA will be in attendance, and kids areinvited to peruse their glitter collectionand get their face decorated. gardendistrictbookshop.com.
“WHATTOCOOK WHEN YOU DON’T FEEL LIKE COOKING”: Author Caroline Chambers
will hold ameet and greet at Garden District Book Shop, 2727 Prytania St. in New Orleans, on Nov. 23, 1:30-3 p.m. Tickets start at $40 via Eventbrite and include asigned copyofher book. At 6p.m. Chambers will host aVIP dinner at Commander’s Palace, 1403 Washington Ave. in New Orleans, with acocktail hour and aseated three-course meal alongwith signed copies of her book. Tickets for the evening start at $250 via Eventbrite. www.gardendistrictbookshop.com.
FUNDRAISERS/GALAS
CHEERS TO 20 YEARS: One Book One New Orleans celebrates its 20th anniversary Nov. 14, 5-8 p.m., at the Rusty Nail, 1100 Constance St. in New Orleans. The free event will include asilent auction, and the Rusty Nail will donate aportion of proceeds to OBONO.onebookonenola.org.
MOONLIGHT &MIRACLES
COPS FORCHRISTMAS CHILI
COOK OFF: The St. Bernard Sheriff’s OfficeC.O.P.S. (Caring Officers Provide Smiles) for Christmas Chili Cook Off fundraiser will be held Nov. 16, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at Aycock Barn, 409 Aycock St. in Old Arabi. Activities include music, food, vendors, raffles and drinks available for purchase. Wristbands are $20 for ages 13 and up, with children 12 and under free. cops4christmas@gmail.com.
GALA: The Ochsner Health 2024 fundraiser benefiting the Ochsner Cancer Institute will be held Nov. 15, 6p.m at the Caesars Superdome, 1500 Sugar Bowl Drivein New Orleans. To be honored as Miracle Makers areParis Parker Salon &Spa and Ochsner Chairman Emeritus and Associate Medical Director of Surgical Services Dr. Charles Whitlow. Tickets start at $250. one.bidpal.net/miraclesgala/ welcome.
Cristina Giambrone and Alyssa Camet dig into sweet beignets during Beignet Fest at
Orleans last year.This year’sfest is Nov. 16
SCHOOL NOTES
AUDUBON CHARTER SCHOOL: The annual Fall Fête will be 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 16 at the school’s LiveOak Campus, 3128 Constance St. in New Orleans. “The Funky Little Festival” will featureperformances by the Davis Rogan Band and The Itchy Stitches, student showcases, aclimbing wall, dunk tank and French traditions, such as the “le Poulet Poop” and amock Bastille prison. www audubonfallfete.com.
NOCCA: The New Orleans Center for CreativeArts will participate in national Portfolio DayonNov.16, starting at 10 a.m., at the school, 2800 Chartres St. This free event is for high school students interested in applying to art and design colleges. Students should bring samples of work and will meet with admissions counselors and faculty from accredited art and design conservatories across the country.Students will receivefeedback about their portfolios and information about the college.Registration required. nationalportfolioday.heydays.io/conventions/2800.
YOUNG AUDIENCES CHARTER SCHOOLS: YACS arts-integrated schools in Jeffersonand Orleans parishes, will host open houses for prospectivestudents and families ForOrleans residents,Young AudiencesCharter Schools at Lawrence D. Crocker (PK4-8) will hold open houses Nov. 14, 5:30 p.m., and Jan. 16 5:30 p.m., at its campus, 2301 Marengo St. in Uptown. For Jefferson residents, an open house for all campuses of Young Audiences Charter School at Burmaster (PK4-12) will be held Nov. 19, 5:30p.m., 1000 Burmaster St. in Gretna. www.yacs.org. INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF LOUISIANA: ISL invites prospectivestudents and parents to an open house on Nov. 16, 10 a.m to learn about ISL’s language immersion programs, tour facilities and meet faculty.The St. Roch campus, 2518 Arts St. in New Orleans, includes kindergarten students in both French and Spanish immersion, and the West Bank campus, 502 Olivier St. in AlgiersPoint, offers K-5Spanish immersion. isl-edu.org/admissions. THE WILLOW SCHOOL: Prospectivestudents in grades K-12 and their families can attend an open house at one of the school’s New Orleans campuses in November and December. LowerSchool, 7315 WillowSt., will hold open houses for grades K-4 at 6p.m. Nov. 20. Students entering grades 8-12 can attend tour the High School onthe
Elijah Brimmer campus, 5624 Freret St., at 5p.m. on Dec. 5. willowschoolnola.org.
NOMMA: The New Orleans Military andMaritime Academywill hostaseries of open houses for prospectivestudentsand families ingrades 8-11.Prospectivecadets and theirparent/guardianmust attendanopen house for eligibility to apply.The dates are Nov. 19, Dec. 12and Jan. 14 and 23, 2025. Presentations begin promptly at 6p.m. Register at nomma.net/admissions.
AUDUBON SCHOOLS: Audubon Schools in New Orleans will host an open house at Audubon Gentilly (grades K-8), Nov. 18,6 p.m.,at4720 Painters St. Familiesmust register beforethe open house.www.auduboncharter. org.
NOCCA: Applicationsare open nowthrough Jan.17, 2025, for the NewOrleans Center for CreativeArts. Students interested in pursuing training with theregional, professional arts training center can receiveintensive instruction in avarietyof fields. Admission is by audition only.Auditionsare Feb. 15 and 22. app.getacceptd com/nocca.
DISCOVERY SCHOOLS: Discovery Schoolswill hold open houses: Kenner Discovery’s lowerschool (gradesPreK-4) will be 5:30-7p.m.on Jan.22, 2025, at its Maine Campus, 2504 Maine Ave, in Metairie Theopen house forDr. John Ochsner Discovery (grades PreK-8) will be held 5:307p.m. on Jan. 15, at DJOD 1108 Shrewsbury Road in Jefferson. www.discoveryhsf. org.
HYNES CHARTER SCHOOLS: Hynes will hold open house tours at its three schools: the Hynes-Lakeviewcampus (PreK3-8), 990 Harrison Ave. in NewOrleans, Hynes-UNO campus(K-6, growingeach year to K-8), 1901 Leon C. Simon Drive, and the HynesParkview campus (K-8), 4617 Mirabeau Ave. Toursare 8a.m.onNov.14and 21, and Dec.5.Participantsmust register. ID is required.hynesschool.com/admissions BROTHER MARTIN HIGH: AThanksgiving holiday baseball camp for boys 6-12 will be held 9a.m.-noon Nov. 25-27 on E.A. FarleyField at the school, 4401 Elysian Fields Ave. in NewOrleans. The three-daycamp will emphasizefundamental skills with Coach Jeff Lupoand the varsity coaching staff and players. The cost is $135 per camper, with registration and payment due by Nov. 21. www.brothermartin.com.
COLLEGES
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY: Loyola Presents in the School of Music &TheatreProfessions will performthe modern adaptation of the 15th-century morality play“Everybody” on Nov. 14-23 at the Lower Depths Experimental Theater in the Communications/ Music Complex at Loyola University,6363 St. Charles Ave. in New Orleans. Curtain is at 7:30 p.m. for evening performances, 2p.m. for matinees. This playcontains strong language and themes of death and dying. Tickets start at $8. cmm.loyno.edu UNIVERSITY OF HOLYCROSS: Cynthia A. Thomas will be the keynote speaker at the 28th annual prayer breakfast at 7:30 a.m. on Nov. 22 at the Blessed Basil Moreau
HEALTH SCREENINGS: DePaul Community Health Centers and Concerned Citizens for aBetter Algiers arepartnering to provide free mobile sexual health and general wellness screenings at the CCFBAOffice, 1417 Nunez St. in Algiers. The screen-
Chapelle students volunteer in the community
Archbishop Chapelle High School held its annual Chapelle MakesADifferenceDay on Oct. 15. The student body participatedincommunity service through 18 agencies around Louisiana. From left are Chapelle juniors AvaLandry,Caroline LaHatte, Alayna Gillio and Skylar Henryastheyinteract with St. Therese Academy students during recess.
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NUNEZ COMMUNITYCOLLEGE: A$12,500 donation from American Sugar Refining Inc., owner of theDomino Sugar Chalmette Refinery and amemberofASR Group, will create newscholarships for theProcessTechnology programat Nunez. Kyles Steib is chair of PTEC.Email questions aboutthe program to ksteib@nunez.edu
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NeyemyaMatthews, right, works with newcomer JessicaBrady, 7, over the chess board.
Brothers Bilal and Sameer Shelby, 5and 11, face off at Chess Fest.
Alicia Ever takes part in the human chess game.
Zoe Porche, 10, watches adrumming performance by Kaminari Taikowhile dressedasaLolita girl.InJapanese culture, that name refers to cuteness, elegance and modesty
EAST MEETS SOUTH
Theannual JapanFest took place recently at the New Orleans Museum of Art, organized by NOMA,the Japan Club of New Orleans, and the Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville.The largest celebrationofJapanese art and culture in the Gulf South brought arange of performances, gallery tours, demonstrations, food and more to NOMA’s Besthoff Sculpture Garden.
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Will Woods, of the Japan Society of NewOrleans, right, helpsIesu Jumoad, 7, tryonasamurai suit.
MembersofKaminari Taiko, aJapanese drumming ensemble from Houston, display their skills.
Students of the JapaneseWeekend School perform during Japan Fest.
Shrimp Aid
There was good food,music andfun to be hadatthe The Louisiana Shrimp Fest/Shrimp Aid held recentlyatthe Broadside in NewOrleans. But there was more, too. Local chefs andcoastal organizations put on thenew festival to bring attention to thestruggling local shrimp industry andthe peopleeffected. Dishes with local shrimp were served by avarietyofvendors, and panel discussionswith shrimpers andpeopleinvolved in theindustry stressed the need for consumers to requestlocally caught shrimp
New Orleans businessman Tripp Friedler will discuss his new book, “The Tunnel,” at 7p.m. Nov.18 at the East Bank Regional Library,4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie.
“The Tunnel” is afather’s memoir about his family’s odyssey through the world of serious mental illness. It’sthe story of thebattles Friedler’sson,Henry, fought with his parents, various authority figures including schools, teachers and the police—and most importantly,the battles Henry fought with his own mind. The memoir chroniclesthe way society views, treats, and even criminalizes the mentally ill. It’salso alovestorybetween ahusband andwifeaswellasafractured love story between afatherand son. In 1986, Friedler helped form theYoung LeadershipCouncil, which todayboasts more than 1,000 membersand hasraised millionsfor charitable andcivic purposes. Friedler has served as presidentofthe Young Leadership Council, chair of the board of Isidore Newman School, anda boardmemberofthe Arts Council, the Contemporary Arts Center,and the New OrleansJazz&Heritage FoundationAdvisory Council.
”PAINTING THE TOWN”: JohnPopeand Susan Langenhenning, co-authors ofthe new “Paintingthe Town: The Importance of Color in Historic NewOrleansArchitec-
ture,” will discuss thebook at 7p.m. Nov. 14 at the East Bank RegionalLibrary,4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. “Painting the Town” examines how New Orleans’earliestresidents incorporated bright hues into their building designs, how historic materials influenced the city’s colorful streetscapes,and themodern waysthatresidents expresstheir personalitiesthrough vibrant homes.
SATURDAY WRITERS CLINIC: Twolocal authors —Adrianvan Young and Elise Speranza will be thefeatured speakersatthe November SaturdayWritersClinic,beginning at9:30 a.m. Nov.16atthe East Bank
RegionalLibrary
9:30 a.m.: VanYoung will discuss “How to Craft aTenseScene to Generate Suspense.”
His mostrecent book is “Midnight Self,” published in 2023. His first book of fictionwon Black Lawrence Press’ 2011 St Lawrence Book Award. Hissecond novel, “Shadows in Summerland,”was republished in September 2020. He is aHenfield Foundation Prize recipient as well as a two-time PushcartPrize nominee.
He has taught writing at Boston College, Boston University,Grub Street Writers in Boston, and Tulane University
11 a.m.: “Book Publicity” with Speranza: Speranza is afiction writer based in New Orleans and Martha’sVineyard. Her 2022 debut novel, “The Italian Prisoner,” was afinalist in the William Faulkner-William WisdomCreative Writing Competition. She serves on the board of theNew Orleans Writers Workshopand hasbeen a featured author at theTennessee Williams &New Orleans LiteraryFestival She was ajournalistearly in hercareer and has worked in local government, on nonprofit boards, and as aglobalbusiness executive and corporatedirector
ASTRONOMY: Ralph Junius, alongtime member of the PontchartrainAstronomy Society,will give atalk abouttelescopes at the organization’snext meeting,at 7p.m. Nov.20, at the EastBankRegional Library
ENVIRONMENTAL TALK: The New Orleans Secular HumanistAssociation will host “A Conversation with BobMarshall” at
2:30 p.m.Nov.16atthe East BankRegional Library. MarshallisaNew Orleansjournalist whose reporting on coastal issues at The Times-Picayune andThe Lens has been recognized by twoPulitzer Prizes; the John H. Oakes Prize forDistinguished Environmental Reporting from Columbia University; the Keck Award forbest science reporting from The National Academies of Sciences,and many others.
TELL YOUR OWNSTORY: Representatives from StoryCorps will be presenttorecord conversations withpatronsonNov.22-23, at the West Bank RegionalLibrary,2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey Contact Merrie Valliant at mvalliant@ jplibrary@jplibrary.net.
Patrons can discuss experiences with the library as it celebrates its75th anniversary,orfocus on other events/issues in theirlives. StoryCorps is committed to the idea that everyone has an important story to telland that everyone’sstory matters. 75 GOOD READS: To mark75years of service to Jefferson Parish,stafffrom the Jefferson Parish Library system submitted theirfavorite booksthathavebeen published in the years since1949. Theselections cover awide range of genres and may be found within the library’scollection. To read the full list of recommendations, visitjplibrary net/75reads.
ChrisSmith is manager of adult programming at theJefferson Parish Public Library
Jack Apple, Darron Reid and Heather Reidput on shrimp costumes at the fest.
Afestivalgoer wears shrimp boots.
Shrimper GeorgeBarisich hugs afestivalgoer
La Vie En Rose restaurant serves shrimp dishes during Louisiana Shrimp Fest.
Seiler Materne, 8, and Cecelia Herpich, 5, dance to Sunpie and the Louisiana Sunspots duringLouisiana Shrimp Fest/Shrimp Aid.
Chris Smith
