A CLIMATE OF LEARNING
Morris Jeff students win
BY ROBERT S WOLF Contributing writer
we came up with the idea of solar benches to provide shade and create energy They’re beneficial for everyone.” The students call themselves Team Bean, and the idea for a climate resilience project came together
In the PIPELINE
More than 1,100 local middle school and high school students came out recently to learn about the wonders of engineering through a variety of interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities from the University of New Orleans’ Dr. Robert A. Savoie College of Engineering departments, student groups and local industry partners. Boeing, Entergy, LIGO, GNO STEM, the Louisiana Engineering Society and others participated. The event was held at the UNO Recreation & Fitness Center
14, of South Terrebonne High School, count how many pennies they are able to put inside a tinfoil boat with Ebony Sides, of Ingalls Shipbuilding
It’s out with the king cake, and in with crispy, delectable fried fish As Lent replaces the season of sweet indulgence, throughout the community, fish fries are lending something delicious to a time equated with penance and deprivation.
JEFFERSON PARISH
CHRIST THE KING: Dinners at the church, 535 Deerfield Road in Terrytown, will be served March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4 and 11, 5-7:30 p.m. The menu varies each week. (504) 3611500 christkingterrytown.com
DIVINE MERCY PARISH: KC Council
14822 will sell drive-thru dinners at the church, 4337 Sal Lentini Parkway in Kenner, on March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4 and 11, 3-7 p.m. or until sold out. Dinners are $15 a plate. April 11 menu will include a fried shrimp option. Drinks are $1. (504) 467-6221 divinemercyparish.org OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP: KC Stoulig Council 3528 will host dinners every Lenten Friday except Good Friday, 4-7 p.m., at the church, 1908 Short St. in Kenner. Drive-thru pickup is available. www.olphla.net
ST. AGNES: The Men’s Club will host dinners in the Marquette Activity
Center at 3410 Jefferson Highway in Jefferson on March 14, 28 and April 11, 5 p.m. Plates are $15. Family bingo will be included on April 11. (504) 833-3366, www.stagnesjefferson.org
ST. ANGELA MERICI: Dinners will be held March 14, 28 and April 11, 5-8 p.m., at the church, 901 Beverly Garden Drive in Metairie. Fish plates are $12 for adults, $10 for children. Drive-thru available. Grilled fish or fried shrimp plates are $14, soup is $5, and cheese pizza or fries are $3.
First row, from left, are science teacher Kristen Bowens, Samuel Rose, Rhys Hamm and Evangeline Ertel Second row: Elizabeth Rose, Emery Weishaupt, Evelyn Landis-Arnold, Ramona Reznik and Isaiah Mink.
Emily Wright, 16, and Tenley Portier,
Lauren Williams, with NASA, explains pressure in space to high school students.
UNO student Paige Wallesverd wires up a keyboard to lights.
STAFF PHOTOS BY SOPHIA GERMER High school students learn about electricity at the Entergy table at the UNO Recreation & Fitness Center
6425 W. Metairie Ave. in Metairie, will hold drive-thru dinners on March 7 and 21, 5:30-8 p.m. Fish, shrimp or combo plates are $15. Gumbo is $5 per cup. Cheese pizza is $2 a slice. smmmc6425@ gmail.com, stmarymagdalenchurch.com.
ST. MATTHEW THE APOSTLE: 10021 Jefferson Highway in River Ridge, March 7, 14, 21. The KCs will sponsor a shrimp pasta dinner on March 7, 5-7 p.m. Plates are $15. The St. Matthew CYO will sponsor a fish fry on March 14, 5:307:30 p.m. Plates are $15. SMA Men’s Club will sponsor a dinner on March 21, 6-8 p.m. Shrimp and fish plates are $15. stmatthewtheapostle.
net. ST MATTHEW’S: St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church, 6017 Camphor St. in Metairie, will hold a dinner on March 7, 4-7 p.m. Adult plates are $14, and children’s plates are $8. Drive through, take out and dine in are available. stmatthewsumc.com.
ST. BENILDE: The church, 1901 Division St. in Metairie, will host dine-in dinners on March 7 and 21 and drive-thru dinners on April 4 and 11, 5 p.m. for pre-orders, 5:30 p.m for walkups. Fish or shrimp plates are $12, and combo plates are $15. Also, available for sale are seafood gumbo, cheese pizza and fries. Grandparents Club dessert sales are dine-in only. saintbenildemensclub@gmail.com, stbenilde.org.
ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA: The church at 105 Bonnabel Blvd. in Metairie will host dinners on March 14, 21, 28 and April 4, 5:30-7 p.m. Fish, shrimp or combo plates are $15 plates, and softshell crab dinners are $18. (504) 835-9343, scschurch. com.
ST. CHRISTOPHER THE MAR-
TYR: The Men’s Club will host drive-thru dinners on March 7, 14, 21, April 4 and 11, 6 p.m at the church, 3900 Derbigny St. in Metairie. Fish or shrimp dinners are $14, and combo plates are $15. www.stchristophermensclub.org.
ST. CLETUS: KC Council 8615 will serve an Ash Wednesday fish dinner on March 5, 5-8 p.m., at St. Cletus KC Hall 3600 Claire Ave. in Gretna. Also, dinners on all Lenten Fridays except Good Friday, with oysters, shrimp, fish and po-boys. stcletuschurch.com
ST. EDWARD THE CONFESSOR: St. Edward Association of Men will host dinners on March 14 and April 4, 5-8:30 p.m., at the church at 4921 W. Metairie Ave. in Metairie. STEAMevents.org.
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER: KC 8546 will offer dinners on March 21 and April 4, 6:30-8 p.m., at the school, 444 Metairie Road in Metairie. Adult plates $15, children’s plates $10. Seafood gumbo is $10. Cheese pizza is $2 per slice. Desserts will be sold by Daughters of Isabella. Cash or credit cards accepted. (504) 957-3348, church. stfrancisxavier.com.
ST. JOACHIM: The church will hold drive-thru dinners every Lenten Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., except Good Friday at 5505 Barataria Blvd. in Marrero. Fish plates are $10, shrimp plates $12, combo plates $14. (504) 341-9226, www stjoachimmarrero.org.
ST. JOHN PAUL II CHURCH: The church will sell lunch, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., and dinner, 5-7 p.m., on Lenten Fridays except Good Friday at 6851 River Road in Waggaman. Dine-in or takeout. Gumbo is $12, fried or blackened fish plates or shrimp and grits are $15. Homemade dinner rolls. jpiiwestbank.org.
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Fried fish will be plentiful around the metro
ST. JOSEPH CHURCH AND SHRINE: The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will host dinners, dine in or takeout, on March 14, 21 and 28 in St. Joseph Gymnasium (Seventh and Newton streets) at the church, 610 Sixth St. in Gretna. Fried fish or shrimp and grits plates are $15. stjosephgretna.com.
ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER: Knights of Peter Claver 267 will host dinners on March 7 and April 11, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., behind the church at 453 Pine St. in Marrero. Plates are $15 and include fish, baked spaghetti and other specialty options. (504) 994-9975, www stjworker.church.
ST. LOUIS KING OF FRANCE: Drive-thru dinners will be available March 14, 21, 28, 4:30-7:30 p.m., at the church at 1609 Carrollton Ave. in Metairie. Catfish, shrimp or combo plates are $15. Also available are pizza by the slice, French fries. slkfchurch.com
ST. MATTHEW: The church, 6017 Camphor St. in Metairie, will hold a dinner on March 7, 4-7 p.m. Adult plates are $14, and children’s plates are $8. Drive-thru or take out. stmatthewsumc.com.
ST. PHILIP NERI FISH FRY: The church, 500 Kawanee Ave. in Metairie, will hold a dinner on March 21. Drive-thru is available 5-7:30 p.m. Dine-in is open 5-8 p.m.; early bird for ages 65 and older opens at 4:30 p.m. Adult plates are $12 adults, children’s plates $6. spnparish.net.
ST. RITA SCHOOL: The school, 194 Ravan Ave. in Harahan, will hold drive-thru and walkin dinners on March 14 and 28, 5:30 p.m. Fish, shrimp or combo plates are $12. Shrimp pasta or cheese pizza plates are $5. (504) 737-2915, school. stritaharahan.com
VISITATION OF OUR LADY: The church, 3520 Ames Blvd. in Marrero, will host dinners to dine in or take out on March 5, 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4 and 11, 5-8 p.m. Seafood plates are $10-14. vol.org
ORLEANS PARISH
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SHEPHERD PARISH: KC Council 3411 will sell drivethru dinners at the Basilica of St. Stephen, 1025 Napoleon Ave. (Gen. Pershing Street at rear of church). Dates are March 14, 21, April 4 and 11, 5-7 p.m. Cost is $12 per plate. (504) 239-1297, www.goodshepherdparishnola.com HOLY NAME OF MARY AND SANTA MARIA: KC 1724 will sell dinners at the church, 342 Olivier St., on March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4 and 11. Fish dinners are $15, combo plates are $16, and shrimp plates are $17. (225) 226-9813,holynameofmarynola.org.
LANTERN LIGHT MINISTRY: A dinner will be held at 1803 Gravier St. on March 7, noon6 p.m. Walk-up is inside the Rebuild Center; drive-thru entrance is on South Roman Street side of St. Joseph Church’s parking lot. Fried or baked fish plates are $15. Preorders of five or more should be placed by March 3 at noon.
when Devin DeWulf, founder of the Krewe of Red Beans and a former middle school teacher, proposed a partnership between the school and the krewe They initially entered a Department of Energy contest and were one of 16 schools in the nation to receive $30,000 in seed money, which they used to build a prototype of their bench design.
In December, the students traveled to Chicago with their parents and teachers to present the project at the next competition, where they won the $150,000 prize.
Evangeline Ertel, a member of Team Bean, said the Chicago trip was a real eye-opener and a chance to network and make connections.
“It was a lot of fun to see a new city and meet a lot of new people who we can stay in contact with and share ideas for projects in the future,” said Evangeline, who noted that she was surprised at how cold and windy Chicago can be in December
To gather research for the project
Team Bean visited solar-powered restaurants and businesses to get a firsthand look at microgrids that use solar panels and batteries to create small electrical networks. That knowledge helped the students develop the so-
(504) 273-5573, ext. 116, www lanternlight.org.
MATER DOLOROSA: The church will host its dinners at 1231 Dublin St. (corner Plum Street courtyard), on March 14, 28 and April 11, 5-8 p.m. Cost is $15 per plate. (504) 813-4913, www.mdolorosa. com.
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE: The Knights of Peter Claver 394 will hold dinners at the church, 411 N. Rampart St., on March 7, 21, 28 and April 11, 10:30 a.m. until sold out. Cost is $10 per plate. judeshrine. com.
OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY: Dinners will be held at the church, 3368 Esplanade Ave., on March 14, 21 and 28, 5:307:30 p.m., with Stations of the Cross at 5-5:30 p.m. Plates are $12 plates. (504) 488-2650, www.olr-nola.org.
ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH: Knights of Peter Claver Council 29 will host a drive-thru dinner March 21, 11 a.m.5 p.m., at the church, 1210 Gov. Nicholls St. Plates are $10. (225) 229-6259 or (504) 289-2794, staugchurch.org.
ST. DAVID: The church will hold dinners every Friday during Lent except Good Friday at 5617 St. Claude Ave., 11 a.m.4:30 p.m. Catfish or shrimp plate is $13. Combo plate is $15. stdavidnola.com.
ST. DOMINIC: On April 11, 6-8:30 p.m., the church will hold a dine-in or takeout dinner at 775 Harrison Ave Shrimp St. Dominic is $15. Shrimp, fish or combo plates are $15 for adults and $10 for kids. Cheese pizza is $3 per slice. (504) 482-4123, stdominicparish.com.
ST. JOSEPH CHURCH: The church will hold a fish dinner on April 11, 6 p.m., at 1802 Tulane Ave. Donations will be accepted. stjosephchurch-no. org.
ST. JOSEPHINE BAKHITA: The church at 3501 N. Miro St. will hold dinners on March 14, 21, 28, April 4 and 11, 11 a.m.6 p.m. Plates are $13. (504) 945-3186, sjbnola.org.
ST. KATHARINE DREXEL PARISH: The church, 2035 Toledano St., will hold dinners March 7 and 21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m, in Holy Ghost Hall. Plates of fried or blackened fish are $15. Extras include baked macaroni or potato salad for $3. Pre-orders and delivery are available. (504) 250-0795 or (504) 891-3172, stkatharinedrexelno.org.
ST. MARIA GORETTI: The church, 7300 Crowder Blvd., will host dinners on March 7, 21, April 4 and 11, noon-5 p.m. Plates of fried or baked fish are $15. www.smg-nola.com.
ST. MARTIN DE PORRES: The church at 5601 Elysian Fields Ave. (at Prentiss Avenue), will hold dinners, 10:30 a.m.5:30 p.m. or until sold out, on all Fridays in Lent except Good Friday. Plates of fried or baked fish are $15 plates. (504) 9088279, smdpnola.com.
ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE: The church, 6828 Chef Menteur Highway, will hold dinners on March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4 and 11, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Plates
lar bench that they submitted to the contest.
Microgrids are small electrical networks that are independent of the larger electrical grid. Some use solar panels to generate power and batteries to store the electricity for later use. If the city’s power grid goes down, the micro grid can remain powered and self-sufficient.
DeWulf taught school for a decade in New Orleans before founding the Krewe of Red Beans and building a community space in the Bywater called Beanlandia. Also a father with kids in school, DeWulf wants to expand kidfriendly cultural and environmental programs that relate to issues that affect the region, like climate change and sea-level rise. He also wanted them to see all the different jobs in climate resilience so they can find a passion that becomes a career
“NOLA needs lots of programs to engage kids at a young age to help reduce crime and violence in our city,”
DeWulf said. “We’re starting with middle school kids, and hopefully we can influence them when they are young so it creates a spark that changes a kid’s path in life.
“They are getting exposed to different projects and learning about reforestation and solar panels and coastal restoration and waste diversion. We’ve looked at different concepts that are happening in their city, and that expos-
are $12. (504) 242-8820, www stpaultheapostlechurch-nola.
org.
ST. PETER CLAVER CHURCH: The Knights of Peter Claver
Council 50 will hold drive-thru dinners at the church, 1923
St. Philip St., on March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4 and 11, 11 a.m.-
4 p.m. Plates are $12.
ST. RAYMOND AND ST. LEO THE GREAT: The church, 2916 Paris Ave., will hold dinners on March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4 and 11, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Plates are $14 and include a drink. (504) 945-8750, stpeterclaverneworleans.org.
URSULINE ACADEMY: The dinner will be held March 21, 5-8 p.m., at the school, 2635 State St. Drive-thru orders should be placed by March 17. Plates are $20 if pre-ordered and $23 at the door. Mac and cheese sides or children’s pizza and fries plates are $5. uanola.org/fish-fry
PLAQUEMINES
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL
HELP: Dinners will be held all Fridays of Lent except Good Friday, 5:30-8 p.m., at 8968 Louisiana 23 in Belle Chasse. Drive-thru is available. olphbc. org.
ST. BERNARD PARISH
OUR LADY OF LOURDES: The church at 2621 Colonial Blvd. in Violet will host dinners on March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4 and 11, 5-8 p.m. www.olol-church. com.
ST. BERNARD: The church, 2805 Bayou Road in St. Bernard, will serve dine-in dinners on Fridays in Lent, March 7 to April 11, 5-8 p.m. Dinners/ po-boys start at $16 with options including fried fish, fried shrimp, stuffed crab, seafood platter plates, shrimp or fish po-boys, seafood gumbo, crawfish pies, shrimp jambalaya and shrimp fettuccine. (504) 281-2267, stbernardstbla.com.
ST. CHARLES PARISH
ASCENSION OF OUR LORD: 1809 Greenwood Drive, LaPlace: March 5 and Fridays of Lent, March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, from 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Drive-thru plates, $13, two large pieces of fish, fried or grilled, with Cajun-boiled corn and potatoes. Mike Abbate, (504) 388-2452.
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA: The church, 234 Angus Drive in Luling, will host dinners on March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4 and 11, 5-7 p.m. Fish or seafood gumbo plates are $13. (504) 810-0011 stanthonyluling.org.
ST. CHARLES BORROMEO: The church, 13396 River Road in Destrehan, will serve drivethru dinners only on March 14, 26 and April 11, 4-7 p.m. Plates are $15. (985) 764-6383, scblittleredchurch.org.
ST. JOAN OF ARC: 346 Fir St., LaPlace (KC Hall). Every Lenten Friday except Good Friday, 3-7 p.m. Drive-thru. Hot dinners include $14 fresh Des Allemands catfish plate with corn, potatoes, hush puppies; $15 plate of either Gulf of Mexico shrimp; or combo of fish and shrimp with corn, potatoes, hush puppies. Also, $14 plate of cold shrimp pasta. More info, Jared Cazenave, (504) 487-2412.
ST. MARK: Dinners will be held at the church’s Father Cote Center, 10773 River Road in Ama, on March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4 and 11, 5-7 p.m. Dine-in or takeout. Plates will include shrimp, fish or shrimp stew options. Phone orders start at 4:30 p.m. (504) 470-2489, stmarkama.com.
ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL: The church will serve dinners on March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 4, 4-8 p.m., in the parish hall, 15405 U.S. 90 in Paradis. (504) 343-7315 or (504) 343-7315, stmichaelparadis.org.
es them to many different types of jobs, and we hope that creates an interest.”
Team Bean member Emery Weishaupt said this project taught him the value of working closely with others to solve a common problem
“I learned the importance of community during a disaster in a city like ours,” Emery said. “Hurricane Ida made learning very hard for us, and we have to be able to plan for things like that and we can’t do it alone.”
Kristen Bowens, a seventh grade science teacher at Morris Jeff, worked with DeWulf to make this project come to life. She said the bench is connected to the city’s electrical grid and it uploads excess energy to the city grid. Entergy pays the school for the power
“We want the kids to take the things they learn in the classroom and not just to pass the test at the end of the year we want them to put it into action,” Bowens said. “The kids came up with it all, and they did the whole project from start to finish.”
Bowens said that while she is proud of the work her students apply to their everyday schoolwork, she is even prouder that they are becoming global citizens and community leaders.
“The kids want to contribute to making the school and the community a better place, a more livable place, even during times of disaster and that is what it’s all about,” Bowens said.
HEARING AID
Use these tips to keep dog’s ear infections at bay
Ear infections are a common occurrence for many dogs. This is especially true for breeds with floppy ears. My dog, Romeo, had several years where he was continually fighting an ear infection. His ears are yeastprone, and no matter what I would do, it was a recurring problem. Thankfully we have had a good run now without an infection in a while.
Howerton ANIMAL
Bacteria or yeast growth in a dog’s ears can cause ear infections. Other contributing factors include: ear mites, moisture, wax build-up, excessive hair, allergies and hypothyroidism.
Because a dog’s ear canal is mostly vertical unlike a human ear canal, which is horizontal — it is easy for debris and moisture to enter and remain there.
Romeo’s chronic ear infections have been attributed to his overall allergies. He is just prone to yeast in his ears and also on his toenails and feet.
It’s often easy to tell if a dog has an ear infection. Unlike other medical conditions that may be harder to diagnose, ear infections often have tell-tale signs that signal it’s time to see a veterinarian:
n Odor coming from the ear
n Redness and/or swelling n Head shaking or tilting
n Scratching of or around the ear
n Crusting or scabbing on the inside of the outer ear
n Brown, yellow, or bloody discharge
n Hair loss around the ear
n Loss of balance
n Unusual eye movements
n Walking in circles
n Hearing loss.
If the family dog is showing any of these symptoms, it will need to be examined by a veterinarian as ear infections can be very painful, and if left untreated, can cause ear damage.
Dogs with allergies and those with hairy, long, ears (think cocker spaniels, shih tzus) can be predisposed to developing ear infections.
An examination by a veterinarian is needed to properly diagnose an ear infection. Most ear infections can be treated with a pro-
fessional cleaning and medication. Romeo is usually given a dose of medicine in each ear that will last 30 days and typically resolves his flare up. The alternative is to give him drops over the course of several days at home.
Unfortunately, some dogs are just prone to recurring infections. Here are some steps you can take to minimize the frequency of flare ups:
n Check ears regularly for abnormal discharge, odor and/or redness
n If the outer ear appears dirty clean gently with a cotton ball using a dog-specific ear cleansing solution. The vet can make recommendations on a solution and on how frequently to clean the dog’s ears.
n After baths and swimming, be sure to dry ears thoroughly
n If the dog has excessive hair in the outer ear canal, it should be removed. A groomer or vet can do this, or with the proper technique, this can be done at home.
Ear infections cause a lot of discomfort. Getting a proper diagnosis and treatment plan at the first sign of symptoms will bring muchneeded relief and prevent a worsening medical situation.
Events MARCH 9: The Mystic Krewe of Barkus will roll on its new date with the pre-parade and post-parade Pawty taking place at Armstrong Park, 701 N Rampart St. in New Orleans, with pet-related booths, adoptable dogs, food, music and more from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The parade starts at 2 p.m. and follows a 15-block route through the Vieux Carré, stopping at the VIP reviewing stand at Good Friends Bar, on the corner of Dauphine and St. Ann streets, where the royal court will be toasted.
Traci D. Howerton is the volunteer manager for Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO), a nonprofit, volunteerbased, no-kill shelter For more information on ARNO, visit www animalrescueneworleans. org.
PET OF THE WEEK
At a year old, Roy is playful, curious and loving He loves hanging in the yard, whether wrestling or chasing a dog pal, playing with toys or just lazing in the sun. Puzzle games and other mental stimulation are right up Roy’s alley, too. In the evenings, he just wants to curl up next to his human for a while before he sleeps in his crate. His foster says he is extremely smart and trainable. Email adopt@ animalrescueneworleans.org PROVIDED PHOTO
FILE PHOTO BY BRAD KEMP
area.
Family dance party a good way to play while developing tots’ social skills
BY JANE LEGROS Contributing writer
Families with children up to age 3 are invited to the East New Orleans Regional Library on March 7 for a dance party from 11 a.m. to noon, hosted by TrainingGrounds.
TrainingGrounds Inc. is a nonprofit organization that operates the WePLAY Center at the library, where parents and children can learn together by enjoying age-appropriate toys and activities and develop social-emotional skills. The center is one of two free, safe neighborhood learning spaces, focusing on supporting parents and caregivers in creating nurturing bonds and fostering healthy brain development and language while playing with their infants and toddlers.
Play sessions are Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon, at the library, 5641 Read Blvd. Visit nolalibrary.org/ early-lit for more information.
VIRTUAL IRISH RESEARCH: Research into Irish ancestry is challenging, largely because of the scarcity of historic records in Ireland. Plus, the lack of U.S records pertaining to Irish immigrants who arrived here during the 18th and 19th centuries further complicates the search The New Orleans Public Library’s City Archives & Special Collections will host “Finding the Pot of Gold in U.S. and Irish Records,” an Irish genealogy workshop presented on Zoom by Marguerite Scully, at 11 a.m. on March 8. Scully is a professional genealogical researcher and lecturer with extensive knowledge on researching IrishAmerican families.
For more information and to register for this virtual event, visit nolacityarchives.org.
WEEART: The library and NOLA Artists Incubator are teaming up to host Budding Artists, a four-week series designed for children 2-5 years old and their caregivers to create sustainable art projects inspired by nature
The series starts on March 10 and runs every Monday through March 31 at Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center, 4300 S. Broad St., from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Attendees will experiment with materials and learn about nature. Little gardeners can get their hands dirty while exploring painting, planting and observing themes in nature. Registration is required; visit nolalibrary.co/buddingartists. This program is sponsored by the Jazz and Heritage Foundation and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation
AUTHORTALKS: Local author Sharon LaCour will visit Hubbell Library on March 11 to discuss her book, “The Meeting of Air and Water,” from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
This historical novel steeped in South Louisiana culture follows the stories of a young photographer in 1920s Cocodrie, and her granddaughter, who investigates her life and photographs decades later
On March 12, best-selling author Dan Heath will visit the library via Zoom to discuss his newest book, “Reset: How to Change What’s Not Working,” from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Visit nolalibrary.co/dan-heath to register and submit your questions.
Jane LeGros is the director of marketing and communications for the New Orleans Public Library
SCHOOL NOTES
MOUNT CARMEL: Mount Carmel Academy’s STK will present the musical “The Unsinkable Molly Brown,” based on the true-life story of the American socialite and philanthropist, a survivor of the Titanic, on March 21-22 and 27-29 with 7 p.m. evening performances and 2 p.m. matinees. Shows will be in the Fitzmorris Performing Arts Center, 2240 St. Claude Ave in New Orleans. Tickets start at $12.
EASTER EGG ROLL: The Alumnae Association of St. Mary’s Dominican High School, 7701 Walmsley Ave. in New Orleans, will host the annual Easter Egg Roll on the school lawn March 29, 10 a.m.-noon, with the hunt beginning at 11 a.m. Children should bring their baskets to hunt for the more than 3,000 eggs, with a special area for egg hunters under age 5. The cost is $35 per family. Registration includes three adults; each additional adult is $5. Registration closes March 26. www.stmarysdominican.org
HOLY CROSS SCHOOL: Ryan Kimberly, class of 2004, has joined the staff as the director of alumni relations. Kimberly a graduate of Tulane, served on the Green Wave baseball staff assisting with alumni, camps and other aspects of the program. At Holy Cross, he will be charged with enhancing the alumni experience and increasing overall advancement and alumni engagement. BEN FRANKLIN HIGH: Registration is open for the spring science workshop series March 10-April 11. Classes are taught by Ben Franklin arts and science faculty: ColorWorks Lab, taught 4-5:30 p.m., on March 11, 18 and 25 and April 1; The Chemistry of Photography, 4-5:30 p.m., on March 13, 20, 27 and April 3; the Sound of Science, 9-10:30 a.m., on March 15, 22 and 29 and April 5; and Flavor Fusion Lab, 9-10:30 a.m., on March 15, 22 and 29 and April 5. $20 cost includes all materials. The school is at 2001 Leon C. Simon Drive in New Orleans. www.givebutter.com/artofscience
ST. MARY’S DOMINICAN: Registration is open through March 14 for the Debs Technique Clinic, to be held March 15, noon to 4:30 p.m., at the school, 7701 Walmsley Ave. in New Orleans. The clinic is for girls in grades 5-7 and current Dominican students interested in trying out for the Debs. The cost is $50; online registration required. See details at www. stmarysdominican.org.
ST. BERNARD SCHOLARSHIPS: Applications are being accepted for scholarships awarded by the Kiwanis Club of St. Bernard-Arabi, The Spirit of St. Bernard Foundation and the Dean Scholarship. All applications are due March 28. Details and academic and/or community service requirements are available at www.stbernardkiwanis.org/scholarships/index. cfm. ST. MARY’S DOMINICAN HIGH: Dominican will host an event for potential students in the sixth grade on March 15, 6-9 p.m., at the campus at 7701 Walmsley Ave. in New Orleans. Dinner will be provided. Registration is required. www.stmarysdominican.org
COMMUNITY EVENTS UNIVERSITY OF HOLY CROSS: The Crawfish Boil Cook-off will take place on the school’s New Orleans campus, 4123 Woodland Drive in Algiers, on March 15, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Team registration is $150. Winners will be announced in the categories of best crawfish, best corn, best potatoes and best sausage. Admission is $25 in advance; $40 at the gate, including all-you-caneat crawfish. Children 10 get in free. www.uhcno.edu/ crawfish.
SUPER TAX DAY EVENTS: Entergy New Orleans will offer its customers free tax preparation at upcoming events throughout New Orleans. Qualified Entergy customers can walk in and receive assistance from IRS-certified volunteers. The events will be held March 15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at the East New Orleans Regional Library, 5641 Read Blvd., and March 22, 10 a.m.4 p.m., at Algiers Regional Library, 3014 Holiday Drive. Also at the University of Holy Cross, Saturdays through April 12 (except March 15) www.uhcno.edu or www entergy.com/freetaxhelp.
LOUISIANA CRAWFISH FESTIVAL: The 50th anniversary festival will be held March 20-23 at the Frederick Sigur Civic Center in Chalmette. Hours are 5-10 p.m. Thursday, 5-11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free on Thursday, $20 on Friday, $10 on Saturday and Sunday. This festival has a clear bag policy. louisianacrawfishfestival.com.
CHILDREN’S POP-UP BOOK
SALE: The Symphony Book Fair is having a sale of children’s books on March 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Book Fair Warehouse, 623 Distributors Row, Suite F in Elmwood. Included in this sale are children’s books, young adult books, kid-themed CDs and DVDs and artwork. The sale is sponsored by the LPO Volunteers. lpomusic.com.
MAKE IT IN ALGIERS: Arts and crafts vendors, along with local musicians and food vendors, will celebrate creativity in the community on March 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., at Harold Devore Park, 1500 Teche St. in New Orleans. The event is sponsored by the Old Algiers Main Street Corp. www.oldalgiersmainstreet.org.
BIG BASS FISHING RODEO: Registration is open for the catch-and-release bank-fishing tournament, to be held March 29, starting at 6:30 a.m. The event is open to anglers of all ages throughout City Park and along Bayou St. John. Kayakers can compete in the Boats on the Bayou event on Bayou St. John for nonmotorized watercraft. Also included is the free Fishtival featuring music, exhibits and hands-on activities for kids. Registration starts at $10. Maps and registration are available online. NewOrleansCityPark.org.
CULTURE & CONCERTS
CHANTEUSE: CELEBRATING
WOMEN IN MUSIC: The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation will host the series celebrating women’s contributions to New Orleans music, at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center, 1225 N. Rampart St. in New Orleans. Lena Prima will perform March 7; Cristina Kaminis on March 8; Dusky Water with opener Teena May on March 14; and Stephanie Jordan on March 15. Tickets are $10. Concerts begin at 8 p.m. Seating is general admission; advance registration is required. Proceeds support the foundation. www.jazzandheritage.org/.
“INDIANA JONES: RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK LIVE”: The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra will play John Williams’ Grammy Award-winning score live with the film on the big screen on March 8, 7:30 p.m., at the Mahalia Jackson Theater, 1419 Basin St. in New Orleans. Tickets start at $40. www.mahaliajacksontheater.com.
“BING & THE BELLES”: Reminisce about Bing Crosby’s performances for American troops and the Armed Forces Radio Service during World War II and the hits he recorded with the Andrews Sisters at the National WWII Museum’s BB’s Stage Door Canteen, 945 Magazine St. in New Orleans, starting March 12. A buffet-style luncheon starts at 11:45 a.m., with the show starting at 12:45 p.m. Tickets start at $22 show only, $55 for the lunch and show. www.nationalww2museum. org.
musical series returns from 6-8 p.m. to the Pavilion of the Two Sisters in the Botanical Garden, 1 Victory Ave. in City Park, New Orleans. March 20, the New Orleans Mystics and Creole Pasta will perform. On March 27, its Little Freddie King Blues Band and White Beans. Tickets are $15. NewOrleansCityPark.org.
RHYTHM & ROSES CONCERT SERIES: A weekly series of outdoor concerts will be held in the Parterre Garden at the Historic BK House & Gardens, 1113 Chartres St. in New Orleans, starting March 20. Grammy-nominated New Orleans funk band Cha Wa will perform, beginning at 6 p.m. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Limited seating; bring small chairs. Tickets start at $25. www.bkhouse.org.
BLACK LIFE IN RECONSTRUCTION-ERA LOUISIANA: The Historic New Orleans Collection will host the free program of speakers March 22, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at the REACH Center, Corpus Christi Church Complex, 2022 St. Bernard Ave. in New Orleans. It will highlight the resilience and progress of African Americans in Louisiana during Reconstruction (1865–1877). See hnoc.org for details.
SHORTY FEST: Tickets are on sale for the event, with Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue headlining April 28, starting at 5 p.m., at Tipitina’s, 501 Napoleon Ave. in New Orleans. Special guests are Robert Randolph and Jake Clemons of the E Street Band Tour. The Cultural Block Party will offer free outdoor performances on the neutral
ground with include brass bands, Mardi Gras Indians and the legendary Battle of the Bands featuring two local high school marching bands. Also: a kids’ area, food trucks, a silent auction, and the annual Tipitina’s Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony with this year’s inductee, drummer Shannon Powell. Tickets for the indoor concert, which starts at 8 p.m., start at $100. tipitinas.com.
BOOKS
SATURDAY WRITER’S CLINIC:
The March 8 clinic, to be held at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave. in Metairie, will feature writers Allison Alsup, with a 9:30 a.m. session on using the cards as inspiration, and at 11 a.m. Sharon LaCour will discuss the three primary points of view: first, second and third person. www.jplibrary.net/. “TURNING EARTH: POEMS”: Poet Brad Richard will celebrate the release of his newest poetry collection on March 8, 3 p.m., at The Broadside, 600 N. Broad St. in New Orleans. RSVP is required through Eventbrite. www bluecypressbooks.com.
“THE POWER OF ENOUGH”: Author Elizabeth Husserl, a financial adviser from the New Orleans area, will discuss her new book March 10, 7 p.m., at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave in Metairie. www.jplibrary net.
GARDEN DISTRICT BOOK SHOP: March 19, Sloane Crosley, author of the best-selling
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY: The musical “Alice
FRIENDS OF THE CABILDO CONCERTS: Tickets, $80-$175, are on sale for the three remaining shows of the 2024-2025 season, held at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave. in New Orleans. Performers are Johnny Sansone and his band on March 14, The Iguanas on April 4 and Sonny Landreth on April 17. www.friendsofthecabildo.org. THURSDAYS AT TWILIGHT: The
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Jennifer Lang, a prizewinning essayist who lives in Tel Aviv but is on a book-signing tour in the United States, will discuss “The Writing Life: Where to Start, What to Write About, Where to Find Inspiration” at 9:30 a.m. March 15 at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie.
Lang will speak to the newly created JPL Writer’s Group that meets from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., usually on the first and third Saturdays of each month. The group existed previously and was going strong until the time of COVID-19, when programming at libraries was put on hold.
The small group meets regularly for members to read each other’s work and to provide critiques Lang’s prize-winning essays appear in Baltimore Review, Under the Sun, Midway Journal and elsewhere Her short story collection “Home is a Made-Up Place” won Hidden River Arts’ 2020 Eludia Award and the 2023 Page Turner Awards for Short Stories.
She holds an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts and served as an assistant editor at Brevity Journal. Two of her works, “Places We Left Behind” (2023) and “Landed: A
Yogi’s Memoir in Pieces & Poses (2024), are written in unconventional prose and push the boundaries of the written page.
MORE FOR WRITERS:
Two local authors, Allison Alsup and Sharon LaCour, will be the featured speakers at the Saturday Writer’s Clinic, March 8 at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. 9:30 a.m.,“Tarot for Writers” with Allison Allsup In this fun and interactive session, patrons will learn how to tap into the cards for inspiration and details in building themes, characters and even scenes. Using custom exercises and cards drawn by the participants themselves, writers will generate fresh material for fiction, nonfiction, or poetry or discover new angles to an existing workin-progress. Absolutely no knowledge of tarot is required; for both beginning and experienced writers. 11 a.m.,“Point of View” with Sharon LaCour Point of view refers to the perspective that the narrator holds in relation to the events of the story The three primary points of view are first person, in which the narrator tells a story from their own perspective (“I went to the store”); second person, in which the narrator tells a story about you, the reader or viewer (“You went to the
store”); and third person, in which the narrator tells a story about other people (“He went to the store”).
Each point of view creates a different experience for the reader, because, in each point of view, different types and amounts of information are available to the reader about the story’s events and characters.
WWII GROUP: Michael Arvites will discuss “The Price of Resistance During Nazi Occupation” at 7 p.m. March 6, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. His presentation focuses on Reinhard Heydrich’s assassination and the uprisings in Warsaw
MARIO DAY: Folks of all ages are invited to celebrate the iconic video game plumber on Mario Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 8 at the Lakeshore Library 1000 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie. The day is filled with all things Mario, for both seasoned gamers and just fans Participants are encouraged to wear red hats and blue overalls.
AUTHOR TALK: Elizabeth Husserl, a financial adviser from the New Orleans area, will discuss her new book “The Power of Enough” at 7 p.m. March 10, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie.
Husserl says it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by managing money She posits
Shady Oaks Garden Club celebrates Arbor Day
In an Arbor Day Ceremony on Feb 18, members of the Shady Oaks Garden Club in River Ridge dedicated a crape myrtle to Charlie Bennett, the late husband of Elite member Josie Bennett. Charlie and Josie Bennett were married for 73 years before his passing at age 96. Those present for the dedication were, from left, the Bennetts’ daughter, Leslie Breaux; Josie Bennett; and committee members Caroline Frederic, Merle Guerin, Loli Modica, Jennifer Weidig, Mary Ellen Miller, Marian Gibbs and Kathy Maffei.
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that the key to financial freedom isn’t found in striving for more but in redefining what “enough” truly means. The book takes readers through a series of practical exercises.
CODING CLUB: Coders of any skill level (ages 5-12 years) can build the skills needed to create their own video games and websites from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. March 13 in the computer lab of the Jane O’Brien Chatelain West Bank Regional Library 2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey Children should have an accompanying adult present. Registration closes March 13.
ACT PRACTICE TEST: Teens can register in advance for an ACT practice test to be given from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 15 at both the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, and the West Bank Regional Library, 2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey The test is provided by Princeton Review Students take it in an environment that mimics the computerized version of the official test.
All registrants must have a valid library card to participate, and are encouraged to bring a pencil, scratch paper and a calculator for the math portion of the test. Test scores will be furnished immediately upon completion, and patrons will be able to use them to study for the ACT test.
This program is open only to high school students, who must register online.
CRAFT SUPPLY SHARE: Refresh your craft stash and give materials you don’t use a second life by dropping off gently used supplies and picking out new-to-you items from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. March 8 at Wagner Library, 6646 Riverside Drive, Metairie.
COMPUTER CLASSES: Those interested in taking these computer classes should go to the JPL website, then to the classes to register The following will take place at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie.
n Microsoft Word 1 –10 a.m. to noon March 6
n Microsoft Word 1 – 2 to 4 p.m. March 6 n Microsoft Excel 1 –10 a.m. to noon, March 10
n Microsoft Excel 2 – 2 to 4 p.m., March 10
n Introduction to 3D Printing – 10 to 11 a.m. March 11
n Facebook Fundamen-
