Thanksgiving is atime for giving and sharing —but maybe just not with the pets. While you may be tempted to let them indulge in the Thanksgiving feast, be aware that many foods we enjoy during the holiday season can be harmful to pets.
It’snot all doom and gloom for Fido, though. There are some foods that he can sample if given in small portions and that are free from seasonings and toppings OK to share
n Turkey:Plain, unseasoned white meat is the safestfor pets. Removeany excessskin or fatand make sure there are no bones.
n Mashed potatoes:Plain potatoes only,with no additional ingredients such as cheese, sour cream, butter,onions or gravy,asthese are not good for pets and may upset their stomachs.
n Sweet potato: Cooked, cubed or mashed without butter or seasoning.
n Green beans:Fresh or canned with no salt added. Be sure to rinse the canned green beans off before giving to pets.
n Carrots:Raw or cooked
n Squash and Zucchini
n Lettuce and Spinach
n Fresh and plain canned pumpkin: Pups love pumpkin and it is a good source of fiber and vitamin A.
n Blueberries and strawberries
n Apples:Without seeds or core. Apple seeds contain chemical compounds that are poisonous to animals. While applesare fine, apple pie, or any pie for that matter,isnot OK.
No-nos forpets
The following foodsare never a good idea to give to pets, no mat-
ter how small the portion. Stay away from sharing these, as they can be harmful, and someeven toxic,topets:
n Bones of anykind: Chicken bones, turkey bones, etc. Cooked bones becomedry and brittle and can easily crack and splinter in apet’s mouth, leading to painful cuts to themouth and gums, choking, internal injuries, punctured organs, and can even be fatal.
n Ham: While not toxic, ham is not ahealthy treat fordogs as it is highinsodium,fat and sugar.It can cause upset stomach, and in some cases, even pancreatitis.
n Mushrooms: Particularly wild mushrooms
n Garlic,onions,leeks and scallions: All have chemical properties thatcan be toxic, and even life-threatening,todogsand cats
n Chocolate:Ingestingeven a small amount can be hazardous to pets, especially dark and baking chocolate.
n Avocado:The leaves, fruit, seeds and bark of avocados contain persin, which can cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs, and more serious signs in other animals such as birds, horses and rodents.
n Fruits with pits,such as peaches, cherries, and plums: In some cases, the pit can be toxic, or can simply present achoking hazard.
n Nuts:Particularly macadamia nuts, which are toxic to pets
n Grapes and raisins:Contain chemical compounds that are toxic to dogs
n Tomatoes:While they are nontoxic,tomatoes can cause an upset stomach as they are notoriously acidic.
n Artificial sweeteners:Anything made with Xylitol is ano-no for pets
n No alcohol of anykind: Even cooked in anything (fruitcake, etc.)
If you are unsure about acer-
The holidayseason bringsablurofactivities
That’swhy you’ll want to getthese big events on yourcalendarnow:They’reworthplanningaround. Here’s our Top10don’t-miss-or-Christmas-won’tcome events, listed by date.
1. CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: The holiday lights festival kicks off the 2024season with drivingand walking tours on Nov. 29, and continues through Jan. 3, starting weeknights at 6p.m. and Fridayand Saturdaynights at 5p.m. Dasher Passes allowthose on driving tours to skip the line, and combined ratesfor walking anddriving tours are available. Driving tours startat$7for bikes and $20for cars.Walking tours startat$20. CelebrationInTheOaks.com.
2. KENNER CHRISTMAS VILLAGE: Heritage Park will be lit for the holidaynightly Dec. 1-31, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Visitorstothe park,2015 Fourth St. in Kenner,can viewthe festival displays and shoplocal vendorson weekends; children can playinthe sudsy “snow” that willblanket the park.Aholiday-themed musical laser light showplays in the Kenner Planetarium &Megadome Cinema across the
FOOTBALL FESTIVITIES
High school footballgetssome extraélan fromthe cheer squads and band performances. Shownhere are scenes from arecentmatch between Brother Martin and John CurtisChristian in River Ridge.
In Thanksgivingnight football, you might want to tune in as Tulanetakes on Memphis at 6:30 p.m. on ESPN. It’s being played at YulmanStadium. And on Saturday,the BayouClassic pits Grambling against Southern in the Superdome.
There’smore: With theSuper Bowl coming here next year,some special local activities already are kicking off. Learn about oneofthem on Page 2G.
FestivalsInc.will host aseries of free holiday concerts at St. Louis Cathedral, 615 Pere Antoine AlleyinNew Orleans.The first concert will feature NewOrleanian John Boutté on Dec. 4, 6p.m.to7 p.m.OnDec. 11, Beau Soleil’s Christmas BayouavecMichaelDoucet6 p.m. to 7p.m.; Dec. 18,Yusa &Mahmoud Chouki 6p.m.to7 p.m.; Dec. 22, the Cathedral Choir, 5:30 p.m.to6:30 p.m.fqfi.org/holidays
4. CHRISTMAS IN LAFRENIERE PARK: The light displaywill be open Dec.6-30 at thepark, 3000 Downs Blvd. in Metairie. Displays include as alighted60-foot sea serpent in the lagoon. SnowDay is Dec. 14.Admission pervehicle is $10 in advanceor$15 at the gate;credit and debit cards only. Hours are SundaytoThursday, 5:30 p.m.to9 p.m.; Fridayand Saturday, 5:30 p.m.to10p.m.lafrenierepark.org
and gifts.The event will be held at thetrain yard, 1501 Jefferson HighwayinNew Orleans. $3 perperson on Dec. 7, 9a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Dec. 8, 9a.m. to 4p.m., with add-ons fortrain rides, open-air gondola or thehistoric Southern Caboose.Childrenunder3enterand ride for free if theycan sit in aparent’slap. lasta.org/ santa/
street on Dec. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 7p.m.www visitjeffersonparish.com 3. CATHEDRAL CONCERTS: French Quarter
5.TRAINRIDES WITH SANTA: The Louisiana Steam TrainAssociation will offer twochances to visit with Santa, tour the museum car includingthe iconicsteam locomotiveSP745, and seevendors offeringartsand crafts,food
6. CHILDREN’S HOSPITALHOLIDAY PARADE: Taking place in downtown NewOrleans on Dec. 7, starting at 11 a.m., the 30-float parade will include giant helium balloons, dozens of New Orleans marching groups and bands and Santa. Patients at Children’sHospital have decorated ornaments that will be given out as signature throws.The parade will begin at thecornerof Esplanade Avenue and NorthPetersStreet, travelthrough the French Marketand endatSt. Joseph Street.nolaholidayparade.com.
7. LIGHTSONTHE LAKE: The family-friendly holidaycelebration will take place on Dec. 14, 5p.m. to 8p.m., at the NewCanal Lighthouse
The John CurtisChristian School band performs at halftime.
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Brother Martin’scheerleaders performduring arecent game against John Curtis.
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New Orleans.The West End Boat Parade is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. The event will also feature holidayshopping in the Pontchartrain Conservancy gift shop and hands-on STEM activities for the kids. Admission is $10 (free for children 5and under). scienceforourcoast.org
8. HANUKKAH
CELEBRATION: The event
willtakeplace Dec. 19, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the NewOrleans Jewish Community Center,5342 St. Charles Ave. It will feature The HebrewHammers, alocal brass/funk band playing.Free; reservations required through Eventbrite www.nojcc.org
9. NOLA CHRISTMASFEST:
Tickets are on sale for the indoor Christmas festival, scheduled for Dec. 20-30 atthe NewOrleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd.The event includes live music, visits with Santa, an ice-skating rink, ice bocce, rides and more.Tickets start at $25. Hours most days are 3:30 p.m. to 9p.m. nolachristmasfest.com.
10. CAROLING IN JACKSON SQUARE: Patio Planters of the Vieux Carre continues the 78-year-old tradition of community carol singing on Dec.22, 7p.m. to 8p.m., in Jackson Square, 701 Decatur St. in NewOrleans. Complimentarysongbooks and candles will be distributed. patioplanters. net.
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New Orleans’ Super Bowl LIX host committee has launched aseries of STEM events called Bridge2Innovation, which kicked off recently with apep rally at Edna Karr High SchoolinAlgiers and aday of handson activities for about 300 students.
Four more events are planned, focusedoninspiringK-12 studentsand featuringinteractive stations focused on industries such as energy,petroleum healthcare, engineering, and technology: n Dec. 7: East St.John High School in Reserve n Jan. 4: Destrehan High School
From left, Journi Trask, Jaiya Bradley, and Jarian Hankton look at tworeal human lungs, the one on the left from asmoker and the one on the right from a nonsmoker
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n Jan. 18: BonnabelHigh School in Kenner n Feb. 1: Joe Brown Recreation Centerineast New Orleans
Registration is now open to studentsingradesK-12, witheventstaking place on Saturdays from 9a.m. to 12:30 p.m.See nolasu-
perbowl.com/bridge2innovation.
Bridge 2innovation partners, including Chevron, DowChemicalCo.,Entergy,OchsnerHealth,and Venture Global,aswellas interactive STEM demonstrations with thesupport from STEM NOLA.
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tainfood,playitsafe and avoidsharing it withthe pets.
HOLIDAY GIVING: In thespirit of giving, please consider volunteering or donating to an area animal shelter or rescuethis holiday season Many organizationshave wishlists on theirwebsites forneeded items such as food,treats, toys, supplies, beds,etc. In addition, volunteers are alwaysneeded, especially this time of theyear ANOTE: This Thanksgiving, Iamthankful forthe volunteers and staffwho work tirelesslytotake care of, advocate forand protect thehomeless animals in our community. Youare making an incredible difference every day,and it does not go unnoticed
Events
NOV.30: APetsmart adoption eventwill be held from noon to 4p.m. at 6851 VeteransBlvd.,Metairie. Meet adorablepuppies and dogs from AnimalRescue New Orleanslooking forahome
4, enjoys the comforts of an inside life She lovesother cats, dogs and kid.Tolearnmore, email adoptionteam@ animalrescueneworleans.org
forthe holidays.Applicationstofoster andadopt will be available.Every approved adoption includesa free dog bedand couponbook from Petsmart. For moreinfo, emailadopt@animalrescueneworleans.org
Traci D. Howerton is the volunteer manager forAnimal Rescue New Orleans,anonprofit, volunteer-based, nokill shelter.For more information, visit www animalrescueneworleans org.
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Sevenbookclubs offer differentstyles, meetingtimes at NewOrleans libraries
BY JANE LEGROS Contributing writer
Are you looking for your next good read? Want to find a community to talk with about it?The NewOrleans PublicLibrary has abook club for you. With seven clubs covering varying genres, at different times and locations, there’s something for everyone.
TUESDAY BOOK CLUB: Central City Library’sBook Salon begins Dec. 3and will meet on the first Tuesday of the month from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30p.m. The group is perfect for those seeking goodconversation with fellow readers about a different book each month. Itsbookchoices represent adiverse range of pointsof
views,intriguing storylines and characters, and stylish writing. December’sselection is “Big Swiss” by Jen Beagin. The library is at 2020 Jackson Ave.
WEDNESDAY BOOK CLUBS: At Algiers Regional Library from 4 p.m.to5:30 p.m.onthe first Wednesday of the month, the West Bank Book Club is a great way to connect with a diverse group of book-lovers. It’snext meeting is Dec. 4to discuss Octavia Butler’s“Parable of theSower.” Thelibrary is at 3014 Holiday Drive. For those looking to flex their curiosity,Mid-City Library’sSpeculative Fiction Book Club meetsonthe fourth Wednesday of the month from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
AROUND THENEIGHBORHOODS
COMMUNITYEVENTS
TURKEY DAYRACE: The New Orleans Athletic Club’s annual Thanksgiving race starts and ends at TadGormley Stadium in New Orleans City Park on Nov. 28. Registration opens at 7a.m., with the Kids Half Mile Race beginning at 8a.m. The five-milerun/walk begins at 8:30 a.m. Registration starts at $25. Proceeds benefit Spina Bifida of Louisiana. runsignup.com.
ARTS MARKET NEW ORLEANS: The market showcasing 300 rotating vendors from the region will be held Nov. 30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Marsalis HarmonyPark, 8211 S. Claiborne Ave. in New Orleans. www.artsneworleans.org.
YULE EVENTS
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 taken to all NORD reccenters, greenway,tennis centers, pools, City Hall lobby/foyer and Xavier University locations. nordc.org.
THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS:
The family-friendly event and fundraiser benefiting the Greater New Orleans Therapeutic Riding Center will be held Nov. 29-Dec. 26 (except Christmas Day), 5:309:30 p.m., at Destrehan Plantation, 13034 River Road in Destrehan. Activities include games, Christmas caroling and aquarter-mile walking tour through fiveacres of oak trees with light displays Tickets are$5, with children4 and under free. gnotrc.org.
PLAQUEMINES CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL: The holiday event, on Nov. 30 at 333F EdwardHebert Blvd. in Belle Chasse, begins with afun run at 5p.m. and includes the Christmas parade with Santa. Crafts vendorsand food trucks will be on site plaqcdg.com.
HOLIDAY ARTMARKET: The Old Algiers Main Street Corp. will hold its market in Delcazal Park, 401 Verret St. in New Orleans, on Nov. 30, 11 a.m.4p.m. Thirteen local vendors will be on handwith products ranging from paintings to handmadehandbags to photography. The All Saints Gospel Choir will perform at noon, and the Confetti Kids’ Choir will perform at 2p.m. www oldalgiersmainstreet.org.
GRETNA CHRISTMAS PARADE: Santa will be on Huey P. Long Avenue in Gretna at the Dec. 1holidayparade, starting at Fifth and Fried streets and ending at Sixth Street and Huey P. Long Avenue. After the 5p.m. parade, Santa will light the holidaytree. www gretnala.com.
NORCO CHRISTMAS PARADE: The town of Norco will kick off the Christmas seasonin the River Parishes with its parade on Dec. 1, rolling at 1p.m. with the theme, “Norco Noel: Santa Goes to the Olympics.” The parade will begin and end at River Road and Apple Street in Norco. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive by helicopter at the Mississippi River levee near Apple Street at 12:45 p.m. and will be available for photos. www. norconoel.org.
PHOTOSWITH SANTA: Metairie Humane will hostthree opportunities for children and pets to takepictures with Santa Claus: Dec. 1, 1-4 p.m., at St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church, 6017 Camphor St. in Metairie; Dec. 14, 1-4 p.m., at Ark Animal Hospital, 4211 Jefferson Highway;and Dec. 15, 1-4 p.m., at Chateau Veterinary Hospital, 704 W. Esplanade Ave. in Kenner. $20 for the sitting,a matted 4x6 photo and aUSB flash drivewith all photos metairiehumane.org
HARMONY FORTHE HOLIDAYS: Delgado will present holidaymusic, performed by Delgado Community College’s ceremonial ensemble ,onDec. 2, 6p.m., at Delgado Community College’s City Park Campus. Special guests include James Riversand the
The group will notmeet in December,due to holiday closures at the library at 4140 Canal St. Its next meeting will be Jan. 29 to discuss “The Seep,” by Chana Porter
THURSDAY BOOK CLUB: Active for over adecade, Book Gumbo at Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center is one of the New Orleans Public Library’slongest running.
The group meets every third Thursday of the month, from 5p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 4300 S. Broad St., to read and discuss literary fictionthatis “rich with questions to ponder, ideas to discuss, and beautifully written text to enjoy.”
The group will notmeet in December Recent BookGumbo selec-
tions include “Fire Exit” by Morgan Talty,“The Ilium” by Lea Carpenter,and “The Anomaly” by Hervé Le Tellier SATURDAY BOOK CLUBS: The library’sBywater Book Club gets together at the Alvar Library,913 Alvar St., on the second Saturday of every month from 3p.m. to 4p.m Its next meeting is Dec. 14 to discuss “The House of Eve” by Sadeqa Johnson. On the first Saturday of the month, African American Literature and The Urban Experience Book Club members meet at Norman Mayer Library,3001 Gentilly Blvd., to discuss bookswrittenby BIPOC authors. Its next meetingisonDec. 7at11a.m.to talk about Jasmine Guillory’s
“Royal Holiday.” For readers who prefer short stories, Milton H. LatterLibrary’sSci-FiShorts book club meets on the fourth Saturday of themonth from 3p.m. to 4p.m. at 5120 St. Charles Ave.
The group will meet Dec. 28 to discuss “TheMortal Immortal” by Mary Shelley and “The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar” by Edgar Allan Poe.
For more, including resources to startyourown, visit nolalibrary.co/bookclubs.
Jane LeGros is the director of marketing and communications for the New Orleans Public Library
THE WILLOW SCHOOL: Students entering grades 8-12 and their parents can tour the high school on the Elijah Brimmer campus, 5624 Freret St., at 5p.m on Dec. 5. willowschoolnola.org.
NOMMA: The New Orleans Military and Maritime Academywill host aseries of open houses for prospective students and families in grades 8-11. Prospectivecadets and their parent/guardian must attend an open house for eligibility to apply The dates areDec. 12, Jan. 14 and Jan. 23. Presentations begin at 6p.m. Register at nomma.net/admissions.
CATHEDRAL CONCERTS: French Quarter Festivals, Inc. will hostaseries of free holidayconcerts at St.Louis Cathedral, 615 Pere Antoine Alley in New Orleans. The firstconcert will feature New Orleanian John BouttéonDec. 4, 6-7 p.m. Fordetails, go to fqfi.org/holidays CHRISTMAS AT THE COMPLEX: TheSt. BernardParish parade and tree lightingcelebration will takeplace Dec. 6, startingat 5:30 p m. The parade begins at Dr. Meraux Driveand concludes in the Civic Center parkinglot.Festivities at the Dufrene Building,8201 W. Judge PerezDrive in Chalmette, will include train rides, snowflurriesand music. Bring chairs andblankets. visitstbernard.com.
BREAKFAST WITH BABY JESUS: St. Mary’s Dominican High School will celebrate theseasononDec. 7, 10 a.m.noon, 7701 WalmsleyAve.in NewOrleans, witha living nativity,craft stations, storytelling with Mrs.Santa, holiday songs with the Dominican choir andbirthdaycake.Participants areasked to bring anonperishable food item. Tickets are$35 per family of four, with additional tickets at $5 each.Registration is open online until Dec. 4. www. stmarysdominican.org.
CULTURE& CONCERTS
BATTLE OF THEBANDS & GREEK SHOW: Theannual band competition that is part of the BayouClassic showdown between Southern and Grambling universitieswill be held Nov. 29,6 p.m.,inthe Caesars Superdome.Tickets start at $43. www.caesarssuperdome.com.
“HEAVENLYROSE”: The Jefferson Chorale, an affiliate of JPAS,will present free concerts under the direction of Louise Labruyere on Dec. 8,4 p.m., at St. Agnes Church, 3310 Jefferson HighwayinJefferson and on Dec. 12,7:30p.m., at Good ShepherdChurch, 5122W Esplanade inNew Orleans
BOOKS
“SATURDAY NIGHT,SUNDAY MORNING”: Grammywinner P.J. Morton will be at Greater St. Stephen Ministries on Thanksgiving Daytosign copies of his new memoir. The event, Nov. 28,10a.m. will takeplace at Morton Hall on the church’s campusat5600 Read Blvd. in NewOrleans. www.houseofgreater.org. “THE SECRET OF THE THREE FATES: ARUBYVAUGHN MYSTERY”: NewOrleans authorJessArmstrong willbe on hand for agothichistorical murder mysteryparty on Dec. 5, 6:30p.m., at Blue Cypress Books,8123 OakSt. in New Orleans.Costumes areencouraged. Tickets,$45, includeasigned copyofbook, refreshments andanescaperoom style murder mystery produced by Killer Theater New Orleans Murder Mystery Experiences.Tickets arelimited; available through Eventbrite.
FUNDRAISERS/GALAS
IMPROVISATIONS
GALA: The fundraiser for theNew Orleans Jazz Museum,400 Esplanade Ave. in NewOrleans will be Dec. 7, 7-11 p.m.,with thetheme,“AquaticGardens,” andwill featureperformances,an onlineauction, and access to themuseum’s exhibitions. Ticketsstart at $150via Eventbrite, with VIP packagesavailable. nolajazzmuseum.org/gala.
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Discovery Schools’recent Swamp Fest, held at Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy, offered rides, games, food vendors and live music from bandsincluding The Mixed Nuts and The Topcats and Sugar Shaker.Proceeds benefited the schools.
The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office will offer safe rides home during the holidays. The program, which runs from Thanksgiving Day through Jan. 2, allows parishresidents who have had too much to drink to call the Sheriff’s Office to receive afree, safe ride home from adeputy,noquestions asked. Adeputy will pick riders up and take them to their homes in St. Bernard. If riders live outside the parish, the deputies will take them to asheriff’s substation, where they can make arrangements to be picked up by afriend or family member The goal of the program is to cut down on drinking and driving to preventinjuries from vehicle crashes. Callers will be given aride home, but will notbetaken to abar,nightclub or to another party The free Holiday Ride Home program was started in St. Bernard Parish in 1986 and was the first of itskind in the New Orleans area. About two dozen peopletake advantage of the program each year The number to call for asafe rideis(504) 271-2501.
COLLEGES
NUNEZ COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Registration is open for Nunez’s Winter Intersession online courses that run from Dec. 16-Jan. 13. Currently,19courses areavailable, ranging from anatomytoalgebra. Spring 2025 registration is also open. The first dayofclass is Jan. 16. More than 300 courses arecurrently available for the spring semester.
