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GLAM ’70s fashion helps children in Honduras

Remembering lost loved ones during holidays

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Help the children of La Ceiba, Honduras, by joining designer Carolina Gallop for her GLAM ’70s fashion extravaganza from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday at the Blue Nile, 532 Frenchmen St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door or $10 with a donation of a toy or clothing for the children. Advance tickets are available at www.eventbrite.com. Gallop will ship toys, clothing and sneakers to Honduras before Christmas, and a sister living there will distribute them. More items will arrive in May when Gallop visits La Ceiba. “I’ve always collected adult clothing and feminine products in the past,” Gallop said. “You’d be surprised how much we take for granted here. But when I go (to La Ceiba), there are so many children who come up to me looking for candy and stuff. … I want to bring them clothing and shoes, underwear and socks.” La Ceiba “is innocent — untouched by the outside world,” she said. “I love it.” The event will feature fashions by Gallop and emerging New Orleans designers including John Delgadillo, of Cutting from Cutting Edge Diva; Keno Watson, of Keno Kouture; De’Andre Beverly; Jonathan Woods, of Calamity; and *BEAU*APOC*. Entertainment will include singer-songwriter Ben Hunter, Kynt Bryan’s Flash Mob, illusionist Princess Stephaney and Raven, and DJ Pablo Zaldivar. Nikki Reyes and Ranord Darensburg will emcee, and there will be hors d’oeuvres and drink specials. Donated items are accepted for local children and those in La Ceiba year round at All Souls Episcopal Church and Community Center, 5500 St. Claude Ave. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; and 10 a.m. to noon on Fridays. Gallop is inviting teens interested in design to the event, and she teaches sewing. For information, contact Gallop at carolinagallop@gmail.com.

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Pastry chef Deborah Heyd of the Roosevelt Hotel is constructing a gingerbread house that’s a replica of the hotel. It is on display in Teddy’s Cafe.

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Chef’s gingerbread hotel offers all the decorative amenities BY KAREN TAYLOR GIST kataylor@theadvocate.com

Deborah Heyd puts more detail into her gingerbread houses than the average dabbler in holiday-inspired edible architecture. For most of us, having four walls that stay upright and are roughly parallel would do the trick, but her justcompleted creation is a replica of the Roosevelt Hotel, the place where she works as head pastry chef. “I just rolled out the sugar dough to make the bay windows,” she said. “It’s almost like a hard fondant I’m using so that I can put it on the building and it hardens, and I can put lights through it. Gingerbread won’t hold up to all the decorating.” Because Heyd’s mini-Roosevelt is about 5 feet tall and

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about 6 feet wide, it started with a wooden frame. She’d already baked the gingerbread, let it cool and glued it to the wooden walls. “I did two colors, white and dark gingerbread, because both sides of the building are different. The lobby side is white marble; the other is brown brick. Then the decor can match the building and not cover it.” Now it was down to the fun part: decorating. Within a couple of days would come the finishing touches — sidewalks, plants and tables around the pool. And maybe people, or at least gingerbread men. Surely the challenges are

The funeral homes of L.A. Muhleisen and Son and MilletGuidry will sponsor the 16th annual “Christmas Service of Remembrance” at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Belle Grove Plantation Ballroom of the Pontchartain Center in Kenner. The guest speaker is Wally Pontiff, who will relate the events following the unexpected death in 2002 of his son, LSU baseball standout Wally Pontiff Jr. A graduate of Jesuit High School and a Metairie resident, the younger Pontiff was 21 when he died of a genetic heart disease. “This remembrance service honors the memory of lost loved ones in our community,” said funeral director Edward Muhleisen. “We know that the holidays are not festive for everyone, especially those families who have experienced a recent death. This is why we encourage anyone who has experienced the loss of someone special to attend the service and pay tribute to their memory.” The event is free and open to the public. For information, call (504) 466-8577 or (985) 536-7700.

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The exterior of the iconic The massive gingerbread replica of the Roosevelt Roosevelt Hotel many when trying to reproduce a complicated building. But the artistry seemed to come easier to Heyd than the engineering. “The bay windows are the hardest part — I’m not an architect. I waited until the last minute to decide on how I’m going to construct them (to make them) stay on.” Like an artist who favors an emphasis on the raw ma-

terials, Heyd likes to leave some gingerbread showing. “I like to use as much candy and decoration as I can but show the gingerbread itself so people can see that it’s edible. I try not to use a lot of fondant to cover the baked gingerbread.” There will be fondant piping aplenty, though, to replicate moldäSee SWEET, page 9G

The Nineveh Baptist Church and Jonah Group Outreach Community Development Inc. invite parents and their children to the 11th annual “Up All Night and Drug Free” event beginning at 8 p.m. Friday at the church, 1009 Wilker Neal Ave., Metairie. The all-night program will include motivational speakers, singers, dancers and other performers. There also will be puppet shows addressing the issues of education, living a drug-free life, having selfrespect and dealing with anger constructively. There will free food and refreshments as well as door prizes. For information, email jonahgroupinc@gmail.com

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If your photos of Mother Nature never quite capture the beauty you hoped for, local photographer Mike Murphree will provide some tips from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, 6588 Barataria Blvd., Marrero. The program is free, but space is limited.

Mardi Gras Indians offer a day of reading, rhythm Advocate staff report

Mardi Gras Indians are known for their call-and-response chants, but at Moton Charter School in New Orleans recently, they were all about reading and response. Students were treated to Mardi Gras Indian performances, story readings and lessons in conflict resolution as The Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame, Guardians

Institute and Basin Street Station joined to present the 11th annual Mardi Gras Indian Holiday Book Program. Students were given books in memory of Big Chief Donald Harrison Sr. from his widow, Herreast J. Harrison, co-founder and director of Guardians Institute. The program aims to increase achievement in reading. More photos ä 4G

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Mardi Gras Indian Wildman Vincent Carter, left, and Wildman John Ellison, right, dance onstage at the Moton Charter School as the Guardians Institute, the Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame and Basin Street Station give books to students on the anniversary of the 1998 passing of Big Chief Donald Harrison Sr. Big Chief Roderick Sylvas, second from left, of the Wild Tchoupitoulas, dances in his suit.

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Acro-Cats put on a holiday circus Looking for a holiday show the whole family can enjoy? A must-see event is the Amazing Acro-Cats, a troupe of former strays traveling across the country and showing off their talents for a good cause. Jefferson SPCA is once again partnering with the Amazing ANIMAL Acro-Cats as they RESCUE return to New TRACI Orleans with HOWERTON shows Dec. 4-20 at The Theatre at St. Claude. Jefferson SPCA will hold adoption events in the lobby at each of performance. The Acro-Cats donate a portion of each ticket sale to support the Jefferson SPCA. During the past few years, they’ve raised over $10,000 for the Jefferson SPCA. Their tour will celebrate Christmas (or Catmas) by giving holiday twists with special performances of their unique feats of agility, including jumping through wreaths, rolling ornaments, pushing a sleigh and more. The group is on a mission to disprove the notion that cats can’t be trained. There will be special appearances by The Rock Cats, playing seasonal carol selections such as “A Cat in a Manger,” “Catnip Roasting on an Open

Fire” and “God Rest Ye Merry Kittens.” The majority of The Amazing Acro-Cats were adopted from shelters. Master trainer Samantha Martin has fostered more than 120 shelter kittens and trains them not only to perform tricks, but important emergency situation maneuvers. For example, having the sound of a clicker send them into their kennels can come in handy in the event of a fire. The owner could find them quickly to exit the house. These foster kittens have become a heartwarming part of the performance as they eagerly wait for their new, forever homes. The Amazing Acro-Cats, one of about four different cat shows in the United States, perform across the country. The human staff is devoted to promoting cat-training awareness and supporting feline adoption and rescue nationwide. Their mission is to show cat lovers how to improve their relationship with their feline friends through positive reinforcements, resulting in long-lasting and beneficial behaviors. A component of this mission is forming partnerships that involve fostering and finding homes for cats and kittens. Tickets are $19 for children, $22 for general admission and front-row seats are available for $27. For information, show

times and tickets, visit www. circuscats.com.

Register in advance to receive a free copy of the new book. Contact erica@la-spca.org for Events information. SATURDAY, DEC. 12: Pet adoption SATURDAY, DEC. 12: Jefferson sponsored by the Louisiana SPCA will hold its Second SatSPCA at Petco, 5300 Tchoupiurdays Second Chances adoptoulas St., from 11 a.m. to 3 tion event at The Cat Hospital of Metairie, 1500 Veterans Me- p.m. Louisiana SPCA adoption morial Blvd., Metairie, from 10 counselors and volunteers will be on hand to help you select a.m. to 2 p.m. the right pet for your family. SATURDAY, DEC. 12: Animal Rescue New Orleans will be at A variety of shapes, colors and Petco, 3520 Veterans Memorial sizes of four-legged friends Blvd., Metairie, from noon to 4 eager to find a new home will be available for adoption. Call p.m. with adoptable dogs and (504) 368-5191 or visit www. cats. For information, contact la-spca.org for information. adopt@animalrescueneworSATURDAY, DEC. 12: Critter leans.org Cinema, sponsored by the SATURDAY, DEC. 12: 14th annual Louisiana SPCA, will be held Krewe of Kringle to benefit at the Louisiana SPCA, 1700 Animal Rescue New Orleans. Mardi Gras Blvd., from 6 Parade Day Registration: House of Blues — Voodoo Gar- p.m. to 9 p.m. Great fun for den on Decatur Street at 6 p.m. animal-loving, pizza-eating, movie-watching kids. For kids March through the French ages 5-10, bring a sleeping bag, Quarter with sleighs and pillow and PJs. $30 per child. reindeer, marching bands and Preregistration is required. Abominable Snowmen, NutCall 504.368.5191, ext. 207 or crackers and, of course, hundreds and hundreds of Santas, email erica@la-spca.org. Visit www.la-spca.org/crittercinema all for a good cause. For inforfor information. mation, http://kreweofkringle. SUNDAY, DEC. 13: Pet First Aid/ com/. CPR Course, sponsored by the SATURDAY, DEC. 12: Leif PedLouisiana SPCA, will be held erson, author of the “Swamp at the Louisiana SPCA, 1700 Kids” series, will read from his latest book, “A Dog Named Mardi Gras Blvd. from 9 a.m. to noon. Find out what to do if Cat,” and give away signed a dog suddenly stops breathcopies. There will be crafts, ing or a cat cuts her paw on a a puppet show and light repiece of glass and more. This freshments. The event starts hands-on training course will at 2:30 p.m. at the Louisiana teach the basics in animal hanSPCA, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd.

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Ginger Pie is a sweet 13-year-old kitty. She is very shy at first, but once she trusts you, she cannot get enough pats and love. She loves taking naps, eating treats and having her hair brushed. Ginger Pie will need a patient parent to help her make the transition from shelter to home. She’ll do well with other cats or on her own. The $85 adoption fee includes neuter, rabies shots, a chip and more. For information contact arnokitty@yahoo.com or come by ARNO’s no-kill shelter at 271 Plauche St, Elmwood, between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. dling, restraint, pet first aid and CPR using realistic animal mannequins. Taught by a Red Cross certified instructor, learn what to do in common emergency situations before seeking veterinary care. Course fee is $65; preregistration is required to secure a seat at www.la-spca.org. TUESDAY, DEC. 15: Dine to support SpayMart. Dine for lunch, dinner or takeout at the Louisiana Pizza Kitchen, 615 S. Carrollton Ave. at the Riverbend. If you write “SPAYMART” on your bill, SpayMart will receive 25 percent of the bill. Louisiana Pizza Kitchen is open 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Check out their menu at www.louisi-

anapizzakitchenuptown.com LOST OR FOUND PETS: In Orleans Parish you can send a photo, description of your pet, date lost/found and your contact info to lostandfound@la-spca. org, in Jefferson Parish send to molsen@jeffparish.net and bbourgeois@jeffparish.net and in St. Bernard Parish send to cluna@sbpg.net. Traci D. Howerton is social media editor of Animal Rescue New Orleans, a nonprofit, volunteer-based, no-kill shelter. Contact ARNO at animalrescuecolumn@gmail.com, www. animalrescueneworleans.org or call our recorded information line at (504) 571-1900.

NEIGHBORHOOD BRIEFS WOMEN & CHILDREN’S SHELTER GRANT: New Orleans Women & Children’s Shelter is among 20 nonprofits awarded $50,000 Angels of Change grants from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation. The annual Angel Awards program highlights individuals who are improving the quality of life for Louisiana’s children. Jackie Silverman received the 2014 Angel Award for her work with the New Orleans Women & Children’s Shelter and nominated the shelter’s innovative case management program as an outstanding program worthy of recognition and support, said Michael Tipton, president of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation. “The shelter is finding new and innovative ways to help homeless kids in New Orleans, and we are proud to highlight and support the great work they are doing.” Since 1995, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation has recognized more than 160 individuals with the annual Angel Award and provided more than $1.8 million to their associated organizations. A panel of child welfare advocates met in August to select the 20 Angels of Change grant recipients for 2015. “Children are the most vulnerable homeless population, and we are determined to meet the needs of every child that comes through our shelter’s doors,” said Dawn Bradley-Fletcher, executive director of the New Orleans Women & Children’s Shelter. RIVER PARISHES CONCERT: The Community Chorus of River Parishes will perform its holiday concerts, “Christmas Radio Favorites,” at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, at St. Charles United Methodist Church, 1905 Ormond Blvd., Destrehan, and at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at New Life Community Church, 134 Lakewood Drive, Luling. Free, but donations will be accepted. MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY FUN-

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side Dillard’s at Lakeside Mall, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie. The programs allow needy children and seniors in five parishes to experience the joy of Christmas. The program provided gifts to more than 3,000 children last year. GREATER NEW ORLEANS FOUNDATION: Impact 100, a women’s giving circle administered by the Greater New Orleans Foundation, has awarded a $100,000 grant to Communities In Schools of Greater New Orleans. CIS works to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school by bringing caring adults into schools to address children’s unmet needs. CIS links public school students and their families with resources in the community. Sara Massey, president of Communities In Schools of Greater New Orleans, said the grant would allow the organization to serve 700 more students through partnerships with two schools. It currently provides case management to 2,000 public school students in 17 schools with a site coordinator inside each school who assesses mental health, as well

will receive $7,500; they are YAYA Arts Center, Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana, St. Thomas Community Health Center and Café Reconcile. VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS: New Orleans Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8973 has received a donation of tablet computers from AT&T. The computers will aid returning veterans in their job searches and strengthen their digital literacy. “There are about 20 VFW posts across southeast Louisiana, but VFW Post 8973 is the only post in New Orleans,” said Marshall Hevron, VFW member and former Marine. “AT&T’s tablet donation and digital literacy training are important to our ongoing activities like resume-writing workshops, legal clinics, and seminars on navigating Veteran’s Administration claims.” HOMES FOR FERAL CATS: The Louisiana Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is urgently seeking cat-friendly neighborhoods, barn homes or country locations to place sterilized feral cats as part of its Barn Cat Adoption Program. Feral cats are a part of nearly every New

Penny Autenreith and Sheila Jean Pinney and Storey Sanderford of Communities in Clayton of Communities in Photo provided by Casa Borrega Schools Schools Alexey Marti will perform with Muevelo during the Latin jazz as physical, social and basic Fest at 7 p.m. Dec. 11 at the People’s Health New Orleans Jazz is presenting its Angel Tree and needs and delivers necessary Mr. Bingle Silver Bell adoption Market, 1426 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. resources. Four grant runners-up program through Dec. 12 inDRAISER: Knights of Columbus Council 9623 at Ascension of Our Lord Church will be serving jambalaya and white beans from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, as a fundraiser for Dominic Hoffman, 10, a student at Ascension of Our Lord School. The money will go toward an electric wheelchair and disability transport van for Hoffman, who has muscular dystrophy. The fundraiser will be at the school, 1809 Greenwood Drive, LaPlace. Donations may be mailed to Knights of Columbus 9623, P.O. Box 1208, LaPlace, LA 70069. HELP FOR WRECK VICTIM: A gofundme.com account has been set up in the name of New Orleans Police Department Sgt. Mike Marziale, who was critically injured in a single-car accident Nov. 25 on Richland Avenue in Metairie. Money raised through the account will be used to help with medical costs related to his recovery. A week after the accident, he remained in intensive care at University Medical Center. LATIN JAZZ FEST: Casa Borrega, a Mexican restaurant and Latin

HEALTH NEWS HEALTH FAIR: Second Harvest Food Bank will hold a “Second Line to Health” community health fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at the Daughters of Charity Health Center at 5630 Read Blvd. in eastern New Orleans. Participants will have an opportunity to benefit from programs offered by the Daughters of Charity, Catholic Charities, Green Light New Orleans, Walnut Grove Apartments and Second Harvest Food Bank. Second Harvest Food Bank’s community wellness team will assist with SNAP (food stamp) applications, prescription discount cards and other services. The team includes a bilingual staff member who can assist Spanish-speaking participants. Participants are encouraged to bring a stateissued ID as some organizations or programs may have eligibility requirements. Each household served at this health fair will receive a box of produce from the Second Harvest Food Bank Mobile Pantry. For information, call (504) 734-1322 or visit www. no-hunger.org. FREE SCREENINGS: AAAneurysm Outreach and LSU Health New Orleans will offer free ultrasound screenings from 8 a.m. to noon

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Saturday at LSU Healthcare Network, 3700 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans. Eligibility is once every five years for people older than 60 who have at least two cardiovascular risk factors and men 55 and older with a family history of abdominal aortic aneurysm and at least one additional cardiovascular risk factor. Risk factors include gender (men at higher risk); history of smoking; high blood pressure/high cholesterol; family history of abdominal aortic aneurysm; and hardening of arteries. Advance registration and eight-hour fast required. Call (504) 412-1578 for an appointment. Unhealthy behaviors also can increase the risk for aortic aneurysm. Tobacco use is the most important behavior related to aortic aneurysm. People who have a history of smoking are three to five times more likely to develop an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture is the third leading cause of sudden death in men older than 60 in the U.S., and it is estimated that more than a million people are living with an undiagnosed abdominal aortic aneurysm. Most abdominal aortic aneurysms can be detected through an ultrasound screening.

cultural center, will hold a Latin Jazz Fest from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11, at the People’s Health New Orleans Jazz Market, 1426 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. The bands will be Muevelo at 7 p.m. (Brent Rose, Margie Perez, Rik Fletcher, Gabriel Velasco, Eric Lucero and Alexey Marti), Javier Gutierrez with Vivaz at 8:45 p.m. (Josh Reppel and Austin Johnson from New Orleans, Abdel Jarquin from Nicaragua and Fernando Lima from Brazil) and Alexis Guevara’s Afro Cuban Trio with Yulene Velasquez and Hector Gallardo at 10:30 p.m. The festival, in its fifth year, is adding a multinational ensemble of dancers who will perform throughout the evening. Dancers include Julia Stewart, Natalia Rostovshikova, Tatyana Borisova, Melinda Morris, Myra Corrello, Caren Wallis, Jason Gross and Gabriel Cavallini, with choreography by Jamilah Peters-Muhammad. Food from Casa Borrega will be sold outside at a food truck and Latin cocktails will be available at the Bolden Bar. Tickets are $22.09 at www.eventbrite.com. ANGEL TREE: The Salvation Army of Greater New Orleans

Orleans neighborhood, and managed, sterilized populations can provide benefits in the form of pest control to neighbors. The Louisiana SPCA works to mediate with neighbors to keep these cats in familiar territory, but when that isn’t possible, moving them to properties with shelter like barns or other outbuildings gives them a chance to live out their lives. All “barn cats” are spayed/neutered, vaccinated for rabies, feline leukemia and FIV, and heartworm-negative. Each cat is available free to qualified adopters. The LA/SPCA is seeking locations that can accept cats immediately, as well as locations that may be interested in the future. If you can provide a safe haven for these cats, please contact Louisiana SPCA’s Feral Cat Coordinator at (504) 762-3306 or heather@la-spca.org. JPAS BENEFIT: Bella Ridge Apartments hosted its premier “Movies in the Sky” night, donating proceeds to the Jefferson Performing Arts Society. Drinks, popcorn, pizza and hay stacks were available for guests while watching “Hocus Pocus.” Members of the Jefferson Performing Arts Society, families, businesses and the public are invited to attend. “1st Lake Properties allows for different activities at our apartment communities to bring awareness to social needs,” said Brandi Milliet, regional vice president for Bella Ridge Apartments. PROVENCE TRIP: Alliance Française is organizing a trip to Provence, France from June 8 to June 19, 2016. The trip will be led by Nola Doubloon, a New Orleans-based history and heritage tour company. The cost is $3,900 per person in a double room and $4,350 per person in a single room, and includes roundtrip airfare, 10 nights in a 3-star hotel in Avignon and more. The deadline to register is Dec. 23. For registration and questions, call (504) 491-2669.

Harahan VFW post offers instruction in CPR,AED

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ABOVE: VFW Post 3267 in Harahan recently sponsored two classes in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator. Instructor and post member Phillip Donaghey, left, is seen with graduates Marcus Bankston, Brandy Bankston, Otto Leininger and Larry Simmons. RIGHT: Marcus Bankston, left, learns about the use of an automated external defibrillator from Phillip Donaghey.

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Round Table Luncheon salutes New Orleans authors

FAITH NOTES CHRISTIAN AND MUSLIM WOMEN’S PERSPECTIVES ON MARY: Sister Rita and Merve Gollu will discuss their perspectives on Mary, mother of Jesus, at 7 p.m. Wednesday at St. Claire’s Monastery, 720 Henry Clay Ave., New Orleans. The free program is sponsored with the Atlas Foundation. CRAFT NIGHT: Westbank Community Ministries will provide instruction in creating no-sew two-sided blankets during a craft night at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at 2525 Apollo Ave., Harvey. The large blankets require at least 1.5 yards of both a fleece print and coordinating solid-color fleece. Participants will also need a sharp pair of scissors. 150TH ANNIVERSARY: The St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church, 1731 New Orleans St., will celebrate its 150th anniversary at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Past members are invited, and there will be a photo display showing the church’s history in the program. Rev. Alex J. Robertson III is the pastor. For more information, call (504) 947-1460. PROMPT SUCCOR CONCERT: The Choir of Our Lady of Prompt Succor church in Westwego will perform its Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. on Sunday. Refreshments will be served after the concert. Winning bids from the silent auction will be announced. CONCERT AT GOOD COUNSEL: “A Garden District Christmas Concert” will be presented at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel, 1307 Louisiana Ave. It will be the official reopening of the newly restored historic church in the presence of the Most Rev. Gregory M. Aymond, archbishop of New Orleans. Featured will be several of New Orleans’ finest musicians, including sopranos Phyllis Treigle and Melissa Brocato; tenors Kevin Rouchell and Bart Folse; and organist Brian Morgan, director of music. The Good Shepherd Choir will also perform Gregorian chant. Composers included will be Adolphe Adam, Jehan Alain, St. Alphonsus, Gregory Hamilton, Calvin Hampton, Nicola A. Montani and Daniel Pinkham. The Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel was dedicated in 1894 and is now part of Good Shepherd Parish, which also includes St. Stephen Church and the Church of St. Henry. Free, but donations will be accepted. For further information, call (504) 227-3793. LOW-IMPACT AEROBICS: Westbank Community Ministries offers low-impact aerobics classes from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Faith Presbyterian Church, 2525 Apollo Ave., Harvey. For information, call (504) 368-2525. WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: “Learning to Walk in the Dark” by Barbara Brown Taylor will be the focus of a women’s Bible study that will begin with a session from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11. To reserve a spot, call Westbank Community Ministries at (504) 3682525.

Front row from left, John Pope, Peggy Scott LaBorde, Judi Bottoni and Poppy Tooker; second row, Cheryl Gerber, Margarita Bergen, entertainer Meredith Long, Marshall Harris, author Kerri McCaffety and pianist Jim Walpole.

Advocate staff report The November Round Table Luncheon, saluting New Orleans authors and their newly released books, was held at Antoine’s. Featured guests were Peggy Scott Laborde and photographer Judi Bottoni, “New Orleans Mardi Gras Moments”; photographer Cheryl Gerber, “New Orleans: Life and Death in the Big Easy”; Kerri McCaffety, “New Orleans at Night”; Poppy Tooker, “The Tujague’s Cookbook: Creole Recipes and Lore in the Grand New Orleans Tradition”; and John Pope, “Getting Off at Elysian Fields.”

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Jewish Community Day School celebrates 20 years Advocate staff report A celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Jewish Community Day School drew 200 supporters to Temple Sinai Nov. 15. The Homecoming 20! Gala had the theme “Looking Back, Moving Forward.” Head of School Sharon Pollin highlighted the achievements of the JCDS academic year. These included welcoming 17 new students to the school, reopening full prekindergarten and kindergarten classes and instituting the monthly Jewish Babies Club for young families. In January, Pollin said, the school will launch a Young Baby Program, a full-time educational child care program for infants ages 3 to 15 months designed to support working Jewish parents. Longtime supporters Bill Norman and Judy and David Fried were honored. Pearl Lerner Kane, president of New York City’s PLK Consulting Group LLC, recognized the contribution of Norman, founder of the New Orleans Jewish Day School, predecessor to the Jewish Community Day School. Rabbi Edward Cohn, Hugo Kahn and Heidi Vizelberg paid tribute to Judy and Da-

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From left are Deb Marsh, Lau- David Fried Jr. and Lynette, Judy, David and ren Ungar and Barbara Kaplin- Haley Fried sky vid Fried. Judy Fried is a teacher at the school, and David Fried served as JCDS treasurer for nearly 20 years. The master of ceremonies was Michele Allen-Hart, co-president of the JCDS Parent Association. The Homecoming 20! Gala honorary chairwoman was Joan Berenson. Cochairs were Lis and Hugo Kahn and Dashka Roth Lehmann and Larry Lehmann. The featured entertainer was Atlanta singer and songwriter Rabbi Micah Lapidus, who, along with JCDS music teacher Lauren Gisclair, led a choir of JCDS students in arrangements of his original compositions as well as some well- From left are Jody and Michele Allen-Hart and Shanee and Stephen Holmes. known favorites.

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Mardi Gras Indians read, speak their peace Author will teach writers

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Wildman John Ellison and Gregg Stafford embrace after saying ‘Two-Way-Pocky-Way’ in a demonstration of conflict resolution for Moton Charter students. The late Big Chief Donald Harrison Sr. often sang the traditional Indian song by that name, which translates to ‘You go your way, and I’ll go my way.’

Khyai Alexis, left, and Myriah Robbins pretend to disagree before saying ‘Two-Way-Pocky-Way’ to resolve the conflict as professor Roslyn Smith, right, helps them in the exercise.

Author Tiffany Monique will teach prospective authors about the process of self-publishing and promoting one’s own work as part of the Norman Mayer Library’s “How to Get Your Writing Published” series. It will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday. “CREOLE WORLD”: Fine art and media photographer Richard Sexton @ THE will present imLIBRARY ages and stories CHARLES from his latest BROWN work, “Creole World: Photography of New Orleans and the Latin Caribbean Sphere” at the Keller Library and Community Center at 6 p.m. Thursday. Published by The Historic New Orleans Collection, “Creole World” allows readers a visual exploration of the historical, cultural and architectural ties that bind New Orleans to other Creole cities across Latin America and the Caribbean. Copies of the book will be available for checkout and purchase. GHOST HUNTING: Join David Laville, founder of the New Orleans Ghost Hunters, for Ghost Hunting 101 at the Hubbell Library at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. This program will feature a discussion on what ghosts are, techniques and equipment used for ghost hunting, and how to review evidence. This program is sponsored by the Friends of Hubbell Library. HOLIDAY FAMILY FUN: Jingle All the Way is a series of holiday events for the entire family being held at the Algiers Regional Library. Here are the activities: n Holiday storytimes at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, and at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.

n Milk, cookies and letters to Santa at 4 p.m. Thursday and at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. n Holiday movie showing at 4 p.m. Monday. n A visit from Santa, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. n All ages DIY holiday craft at 11 a.m. Saturday. Children 13 and younger must be accompanied by a guardian. OFFBEAT THEATER: Local theater makers and illustrators Zibby Jahns and Matthew Chandler present the New Orleans premiere of a dance/ theater performance that takes the audience on an absurd journey from workplace meltdowns to ecstasy through karaoke. This event will also be the debut of a collaborative zine of illustrations and comics exploring similar themes Experimental soundscapes, restrictive costumes and artificial fragrances will be utilized. This program will be held at the Alvar Library at 9 p.m. Saturday. HEALTH CARE HELP: 504 Healthnet, an association composed of 22 area nonprofit and governmental organizations active in helping residents access high-quality health care, will be available to answer health insurance questions and help navigate the insurance marketplace at the Keller Library and Community Center from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Monday,. STAY INFORMED: To learn about upcoming library events, sign up for our weekly events and program event listing emails on our website, nolalibrary. org, or “like” our Facebook page, facebook.com/new orleanspubliclibrary, and follow us on Twitter at twitter. com/nolalibrary.

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Big Chief Donald Harrison’s wife, Herreast Harrison, gives a Myriah Robbins, center, and other Moton Charter students book to a Moton Charter student on the anniversary of the 1998 passing of the big chief. sing and smile during the performance. Cherice HarrisonNelson, big queen of the Guardians of the Flame Mardi Gras Indians, reads to students. The Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame, Guardians Institute and Basin Street Station joined to present the 11th annual Mardi Gras Indian Holiday Book Program. Students were given books in memory of Big Chief Donald Harrison Sr. The program aims to increase achievement in reading.

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Seaman recruit Maquell Taylor, center, of New Orleans, secures ordnance to a Mark II gullwing trolley on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan during an ammunition offload in the waters south of Japan on Dec. 1. The carrier and its embarked air wing provide a combat-ready force in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

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holiday events Volunteer Orchestra offers performance, seeks members BY DEAN M. SHAPIRO

Special to The Advocate

Calling all aspiring young concert musicians! Looking for a place to polish your skills among your peers? The New Orleans Volunteer Orchestra might just be what you’re looking for. Founded in 2012 on the campus of Loyola University as an extension of the music department, NOVO went independent this year. According to its mission statement, the orchestra has three main goals: “Accessible (free) concerts for everyone, all-inclusive free membership and music education and arts outreach.” In short, NOVO serves as a training ground for primarily young musicians who aspire to professional careers as orchestra members. However, some of its members are in other professions and just enjoy playing their instruments along with other classical musicians. The roughly 60-member NOVO is also the umbrella organization for the Voices of

to college music majors and graduate students. Some of them have been with NOVO since its earliest years. One of them is 16-year-old WHAT: The New Orleans Volunteer Orchestra and Voices of New Rachael Levine, NOVO’s prinOrleans Choir cipal cellist. Levine, a junior WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Lusher Charter School who WHERE: St. Charles Avenue Baptist Church, 7100 St. Charles Ave., has been playing cello since New Orleans she was 6, has performed once at Carnegie Hall and has been TICKETS: None. Event is free and open to the public. Donations invited back to play there again accepted. in February. INFO: www.novorchestra.com and www.facebook.com/neworleans Levine has also performed volunteerorchestra at the Birdfoot chamber music festival, held annually in New Orleans in May, and in other New Orleans Choir. None of the “You can’t conduct on YouTube concert venues. “It’s been a great learning exorchestra or chorus members or on the TV. You have to have musicians in front of you react- perience,” Levine said. “NOVO or the conductors are paid. has helped me evolve so much Loyola graduate and Music ing to what you are doing. “I can’t tell you how much as a musician. It has given me Director Chris Bergeron, 25, who co-founded the group with more comfortable I am with harder music to do and much Joseph Cieslak, said that NOVO the orchestra and how much more experience as a musician. is “not only a great place [for better I’ve gotten with the It has driven me to continue musicians] to get the experi- craft and technique of conduct- with my cello.” Levine, who aspires to make ence of playing with a real or- ing over these past four years,” chestra,” it has been beneficial Bergeron added. “It’s a great classical music performance her profession, hopes to attend for both him and Cieslak to get hands-on experience.” Most of the musicians, the University of Michigan’s conducting experience. “There was no other way to Bergeron said, are in their music school after graduation. Commenting on her experido this except to start our own teens or early to mid-20s, ranglittle group,” Bergeron said. ing from high school students ences performing with NOVO,

‘A Tchaikovsky and Charlie Brown Christmas’ concert

Young performers stage ‘Splendiferous Christmas’ Advocate staff report The Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts is presenting “Fancy Nancy’s Splendiferous Christmas” through Sunday on its Lagniappe Stage, 325 Minor St., Kenner. The holiday musical will appeal to the whole family and feature young performers from throughout the area. Cast members will be in the lobby after the show for a meet-and-greet with the audience. Performances will take place at 7 p.m. Friday at 11

a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday and at 1 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $16 and are available at (504) 461-9475 or www.rivertown theaters.com. The cast includes Tess Fouchi as Fancy Nancy, Savannah Fouchi as Jojo, Sabrini Portwood as Mrs. Clancy, Joe Seibert as Mr. Clancy, and Kyle Daigrepont as Grandpa/ Ms. Divine. The production team includes Natalie Kratochvil, director; Elise Harvey, musical director; Allee Peck, choreographer; Linda Fried, costumer; and Eric Porter, set designer.

The Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans will present a Holiday Home Tour of eight Garden District homes, plus a bonus house, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, with headquarters in Bishop Polk Hall, Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., New Orleans. The self-guided tour will highlight the history and architecture of the homes, accompanied by live music. At the tour headquarters, there will be a holiday boutique featuring dozens of local artists, craftsmen and retailers, as well as regional cuisine. Boutique hours will be from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days, with food service from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Fancy Nancy (Tess Fouchi) and sister Jojo (Savannah Fouchi) learn the true meaning of Christmas in the ‘Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas’ musical.

The Marine Corps Reserve, Chevron and the Saenger Theatre will be collecting donations of new, unwrapped toys prior to the Marine Corps Band New Orleans “Santa Meets Sousa” holiday concert at 7 p.m. Friday at the Saenger Theatre, 1111 Canal St., New Orleans. An event for all ages, the Marine Corps Band New Orleans’ performance is free and open to the public. Admission requires an event ticket, which will be available at the Saenger Theatre box office beginning at 10 a.m.

interested in joining NOVO/ VONO can contact Bergeron at (504) 377-8032.

on the day of the concert. Donations will be distributed across the greater New Orleans area by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program during the holidays to bring a brighter holiday to less-fortunate children in the community. Toys must be new and in original packaging. Stuffed toys will be accepted only in original packaging. Additional donations for Toys for Tots will be accepted until Dec. 25. For a list of locations, visit http://new-orleans-la.toys fortots.org/local-coordinator -sites/lco-sites/donate-toys.aspx.

The PRC Holiday Home Tour will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. This home on Seventh Street as shown as it looked when decorated for the 2014 tour.

The homes on the tour will be those of Cynthia and Rich Ashman, 1302 Jackson Ave.; Boo and Sid Charbonnet 2227 Chestnut St.; Friends of PRC, 1407 First St.; W. Howard Moses, 1308 Washington Ave.; Ed and Laura Moise, 3219 Coliseum St.; Luna and Darryl Saunders, 3227 Coliseum St.; Dr. Troy Scroggins Jr., 1330 Toledano St.; and Dr. Michael L. Wheelis, 2800 St. Charles Ave. The bonus house is that of the Women’s Guild of the New Orleans Opera Association, 2504 Prytania St. Tickets are $40 in advance, with a $10 discount for PRC members and groups of 10 or more. For advance tickets, call (504) 581-7032 or visit www. prcno.org. Day-of tickets will be $45. The tickets are valid for either day or both days.

HOLIDAY GIVING CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL TOY DRIVE: Employees of St. Charles Parish are holding a toy drive for children with terminal illnesses or other diseases that will force hospital stays during the holidays. Toys for patients ranging from birth to age 21 may be dropped off to the Planning and Zoning Department, 14996 River Road, Hahnville, through Dec. 16. The toys will then be delivered to the hospital. Hospital guidelines rule out used items, homemade items and food, among other things. For information, contact Anedra Coleman at acoleman@ stcharlesgov.net or (985) 7835000. TOY AND GIFT FUND: This week, through Dec. 12, was declared Toy and Gift Fund Week by the St. Charles Parish Council at its Nov. 16 meeting. Those interested in participating in this local toy drive may bring an unwrapped toy for a boy or girl ages newborn to 12 to the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program office in the Edward A. Dufresne Community Center, 274 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway, Luling.

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Rachael Levine is the principal cellist for the orchestra and a student at Lusher Charter School.

Marine band performance to reward senses, soul

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Levine said, “It’s a great orchestra. It’s like a community, a big family. We’re all together and we all play for the same reasons — for the love of music. And we’re all helping each other out. Chris looks after everyone as if they’re his family. Working with him has been very educational as a musician, and fun.” NOVO will be staging its second concert of the season on Friday at the St. Charles Avenue Baptist Church. The program, titled “A Tchaikovsky and Charlie Brown Christmas,” will feature music from Tchaikovsky’s ballets “Swan Lake” and “Sleeping Beauty,” plus the Christmas classic “Sleigh Ride.” The second half of the evening’s program will feature selections from Vince Guaraldi’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas” soundtrack. The VONO Choir will be participating. Admission to the concert is free, but donations are strongly encouraged to help support the all-volunteer orchestra and chorus. Musicians or singers

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Santa and his elves will arrive in Jefferson on Southern Pacific Steam Locomotive No. 745 about 12:30 p.m. Saturday.

Santa Claus will arrive in Jefferson aboard a steam train when the Louisiana Steam Train Association holds its Christmas party from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the association’s rail yard, 1601 Jefferson Highway, across from Ochsner Hospital. Santa and his elves are expected to arrive on Southern Pacific Steam Locomotive #745 about 12:30 p.m. The holiday party will feature live music by Hazel and the Delta Ramblers, a gift shop of railroad-related items, refreshments and rides on the steam train. The Christmas party is free, but donations will be accepted. For information on the association and SP 745, visit www.lasta.org.

Emma Bull, a fifth-grader at Lakewood Elementary School in Luling, was chosen to paint an ornament for the Louisiana Governor’s Mansion. The ornament will be on display for the 2015 holiday season, along with other ornaments created by Louisiana Photo provided by Lakewood Elementary School students.

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Heather Barton and Chelsey Backus are seen at the vegan Thanksgiving feast at Seed.

Vegan Thanksgiving feasts, made without meat or dairy, helped raise money for the Humane Society of Louisiana at two local venues. At Seed, 1330 Prytania St., the menu options included smoky roasted seitan, cauliflower walnut loaf and stuffed red bell peppers. At Cafe Fatoush, 2372 St. Claude Ave., the Kitchen Renegades presented a buffet including homemade four-bean field roast, with wild rice and fresh herb stuffing and shiitake mushroom gravy; and a salad with poached pears, spiced pecans and roasted golden beets.

Among those at the vegan Thanksgiving at Cafe Fatoush were, from left, promoter Jehan Strouse, organizer Kelly LaCrosse and chefs Sam Lutyens and Billy Lacrosse.

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St. Mary’s Dominican High School students Reice Acosta, Kayla Perez and Maggie Duplantier, from left, carry Thanksgiving baskets to waiting vehicles for delivery to families in Gert Town.

Money raised will support the Humane Society’s rebuilding efforts, because the group’s cat shelter in Tylertown, Mississippi, recently caught fire and burned down.

St. Mary’s Dominican High School religion teacher Mark Gonnella surveys the 96 Thanksgiving baskets from the school’s annual Thanksgiving Basket Drive, staged in Alumnae Hall for pickup.

Dominican assembles holiday baskets for Gert Town families

Stuart Hall students brighten holiday with 22 Thanksgiving baskets Students at Stuart Hall School for Boys donated items to make 22 Thanksgiving baskets for families in need. The baskets, which included a turkey along with other items to complete a Thanksgiving feast, were distributed to the Bishop Perry Center, Catholic Charities and Mater Dolorosa. Seen here, from left, are fifth-graders Joshua Washington, Emile Bruneau, Beau Gibbons, Grayson Gallinghouse, Clifton LeBlanc and Vehaan Sabharwal.

Advocate staff report Families in Gert Town, near St. Mary’s Dominican High School, received 96 Thanksgiving baskets filled by students, alumnae and athletic teams. The baskets were distributed in conjunction with

St. Rita Parish and Xavier University. Young alumnae brought canned-food donations during the Nov. 3 Evening at Dominican. Members of the Class of 1987 raised money for 42 gift cards. Dominican’s Christian Leadership Council

assembled the baskets and assisted with pickup and delivery. Turkeys were provided by St. Rita Catholic Church in New Orleans and Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Mandeville. Distribution was at the Xavier University Community Outreach Center.

John Curtis Christian School earns accreditation Advocate staff report

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Elmwood Park families share with homeless at Ozanam Inn Photo provided by John Curtis Christian School

Students from Elmwood Park Academy in Terrytown help deliver a feast, provided by their parents, for homeless people at the Ozanam Inn in New Orleans. From left are Keny Balleza, Sophia Bongard, Tanner Bourgeois and Samar Poole.

Staff members at John Curtis Christian School are seen here with members of the review committee from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. From left are Kelsey Eutsler; Kim Adams, Hanson Memorial; Diane Stone, Zachary school district; Barbara Cassara, AdvancEd lead evaluator; Connie Fogelman, St. Cletus Catholic School; Kathy Rickner; Debbie Eutsler; Daniel Williams, Tangipahoa Parish school district; Sarah Moncivais; Alicia Naccari; and Jason Hanks, St. Joseph’s Academy, Baton Rouge.

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John Curtis Christian has been granted accreditation status by AdvancED/SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools). A review team from AdvancED/SACS visited John Curtis Christian School in River Ridge Nov. 17-19. It concluded that JCCS is performing within acceptable ranges as compared with expected criteria as well as other institutions in the AdvancED network. AdvancED provides continuous improvement and accreditation services to more than 32,000 educational institutions worldwide.

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Hahnville High School honors student of the year Advocate staff report The student of the year at Hahnville High School in Boutte is Savannah Whitney, daughter of Troy and Bethany Whitney, of Luling. Whitney is vice president of both the Student Council and the National Honor Society. She is president of the International Thespian Society, representative on the Louisiana State Thespian Board, an officer with the Fellowship of Christian Students and a freshman mentor. She has been commended for her writing skills through both the Young Authors’ and Louisiana Writes contests and was awarded the title of commended scholar through

the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. She has also earned the Tulane Book Award and the award for the highest ACT score in the junior class, among various other subject and club-based awards. Outside of school, Whitney participates in activities at her church, the First Baptist Church of Luling. She volunteers in the church nursery throughout the year as well as at the church’s annual Fall Fest every October. During the summer, she teaches music at vacation Bible school, a position she has held for five years. After graduation, Whitney plans to attend Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, to major in biomedical sciences.

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Savannah Whitney, student of the year at Hahnville High School in Boutte, is seen with her father, Capt. Troy Whitney, of the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office.

NOCCA student wins $5,000 writing prize Advocate staff report A local writing club, the Ruth McEnery Stuart Clan, recently awarded its $5,000 Centennial Literary Prize to Clara Souvignier, a creative writing student at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, where she is also a student in the Academic Studio. Souvignier’s winning selection has been added to the collection in the Tulane Archive. The Ruth McEnery Stuart Clan was founded in 1915 as a women’s literary and social club by Judith Hyams Douglas, who named the society after her friend, Ruth McEnery Stuart. Stuart (1856-1917)

was a Louisiana-born short -story writer who primarily featured Southern characters. She helped found the Stuart Clan in 1913-1914 while in New Orleans with a small group of women who enjoyed literary discussion. Current members of the Ruth McEnery Stuart Clan — the second-oldest literary group in existence in New Orleans — kicked off its anniversary year at a Centennial Celebration dinner in mid-March at the Orleans Club. Other centennial year activities include an exhibition of items from the group’s archives in the Tulane University Library special collections department.

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Clara Souvignier reads at the Ruth McEnery Stuart Clan awards event in the Tulane Archive.

Junior Beta Club officers elected in Luling Junior Beta Club officers at R.K. Smith Middle School in Luling are, from left, Samuel Buhler V, president; Kevell Byrd, vice president; Laila Harding, secretary; and Michaela Albritton, reporter. Photo provided by R.K. Smith Middle School

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ABOVE: Juwaun Davis plays tuba with the band during the Landry-Walker vs. Chalmette High School football game at Behrman Stadium in New Orleans on Nov. 13. BELOW: The LandryWalker cheerleading squad peps up the crowd.

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In front is Katrina Thaibinh. In the first full row, from left, are Taylor Jordan, Breanna Serigny, Madison Hilliard, Josette Huynh, Michaela Thaibinh, Allison Hill and Alexis Neely. In the second row are Heaven Cooper, Kiara Hawkins, Jordan Boudreaux, Holly Clark, Jade Duthu and Ava Guffey. In the third row are Gisselle Balleza, Thien-An Nguyen, Jenny Vo, Tram Doan, Catherine Hardouin and Kahne Richard.

Academy of Our Lady hosts robotics qualifying tournament Advocate staff report Academy of Our Lady in Marrero recently was host of the First Lego League qualifying tournament for middle school teams. Seven teams

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Advocate staff report Cabrini High School honored Mother Cabrini’s annual Feast Day with a Mass, reception and legacy brunch as a large gathering of the Cabrini family came together Nov. 13 on the school’s campus in celebration of Saint Cabrini’s life. This year, three members of the Stella Maris Provincial’s of-

fice of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart in New York City were in attendance: Provincial Sister Pietrinia Raccuglia, provincial councilor and former principal and teacher at Cabrini High School and current member of the board of trustees; Sister Catherine Garry, former director of the Cabrini Day Care Center; and Sister Archangel Turco.

In addition to the Feast Day Mass, Cabrini hosted its annual legacy brunch, honoring alumnae and their legacy daughters and granddaughters. During the brunch, many historical artifacts and photos of Mother Cabrini, the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, students, the buildings and the events that are part of the history of the school were shared.

friendly competition and learning. The teams also participated in robot performance matches, in which their robots earned points by completing assigned missions on a tabletop playing field.

LEFT: Among the participants in the tennis tournament were, from left, Gabrielle Abadie Champagne, Jennifer Babin Collins, Stephanie Harper Myers and Angelle Wright Nash from the Class of 1987 and Lauri Hughes Beard, ’82. BELOW: Everything’s groovy with Peggy Miner ’70 and Cindy Koenig ’71, seated, and Karen Judge and JuJu Babin, behind them, at the Photos provided by St. Mary’s Dominican High School registration table.

Among the Cabrini High School alumnae who celebrated Saint Cabrini’s Feast Day with Sister Catherine Garry were, seated from left, Florence Onstad Wingerter ’71, Garry and Yvonne Legrand Hrapmann ’76. In the second row are Maria Pieri Bienes ’82, Nadine LeBlanc Pizer ’76, Janice Geeck Dean ’70, Donna Corona Brocato ’70, Gwen Dohre Busurelo ’74, Joan Miller ’71, Blanche Baker Bernadas ’81 and Cat Fleuriet ’78.

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from the New Orleans area participated. The teams were judged on the basis of their robot design, project and presentation, and adherence to First core values, which include teamwork,

Tennis tournament benefits Dominican faculty endowment fund can High School’s sixth annual tennis tournament at City Park Lobsters, cowgirls, hippies, Tennis Club. Proceeds from the Snow White, dwarves, witches tournament benefit the Sister and ballerinas were among the Mary Anne McSweeney Facplayers for St. Mary’s Domini- ulty Endowment Fund. Advocate staff report

Tips from a pro: Making your own gingerbread house BY KAREN TAYLOR GIST kataylor@theadvocate.com

Here are pastry chef Deborah Heyd’s instructions for trying this at home. And don’t worry: She knows you’ll want to start with something easier than replicating the Roosevelt Hotel. 1. Make a dough that will be a little stiffer than the typical soft cookie dough. Roll it out thinner and bake it longer. Is it still edible? “At the end of season do you really want to eat it, with the dust and all that in the air? If it’s for kids, they’ll just want to eat the candy anyway,” Heyd said. 2. Make the royal icing from egg whites and powdered sugar. “It’s really easy to make,” Heyd said. “Once it’s dried, it’s virtually unbreakable. It’s like using wood glue on wood.”

You’ll want to have several consistencies of the stuff. “For putting the house together, you want it a little thicker,” she said. Use it like caulking at the edges where the gingerbread walls meet. Using a lot of it makes for a sturdy house. To decorate by using it in a piping bag, make it a little thinner. “You don’t want to kill your hand.” TIPS: Put the house together when the kids are away. “You want it to dry before anyone touches it,” Heyd said. “Overnight is fine.” n Do the walls first, and then the roof. n Put boxes or cans up against the walls while they dry so they stay straight, and something underneath the roof to make sure it’s held up. “They like to slide off when you least expect it.” 3. The fun part: decorate.

When it comes to candy, there are easy ways and more challenging ways. “You can use leftover Halloween candy; get some peppermint and you’re good,” Heyd said. Or for those who prefer a challenge, she recommends gum strips for a lot of different uses because there are so many colors. Also on Heyd’s list: M&Ms, candy canes, ribbon candy — “it’s so colorful, and because it’s ribbon-y, you can use it for steps.” And you can build fireplaces or brick walls with Lego candy. “There’s Lego candy at World Market —It’s four different colors in a box. They’re like SweeTarts in Lego shapes.” TIP: Candy canes and mints get sticky in the humidity. “So they don’t keep clean lines you might want.”

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De La Salle awards academic scholarships percentile or higher ranking on the high school placement Eight top academic De La test and a 3.75 GPA through Salle High School students the third quarter of the applibegan this school year with cation year. President’s scholPresident’s or Principal’s Cav- ars are Rebecca Frank, Kenalier Academic Performance nedy Coleman, Blake Giacone and Brandon Gauthier. Scholarships. Requirements for presiRequirements for princident’s scholars include a 95 pal’s scholars inclulde a 90 Advocate staff report

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President’s scholars include, from left, Rebecca Frank, Kennedy Coleman and Blake Giacone. Brandon Gauthier was also honored.

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Continued from page 1G present holiday caroling with the Pfister Sisters and Santa from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Washington Square’s entrance at Frenchmen and Royal streets. There will be a special tribute to longtime Marigny resident Russ Carll, who recently passed away. Carll was a treasured volunteer and brought holiday shows to New Orleans-area nursing homes. He served on the boards of French Market Corp. and Odyssey House. “Russ was a great neighbor and, most importantly, a great friend to all that knew him,” said Lisa Suarez, FMIA president. For information, visit www.faubourgmarigny.org.

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Pastry chef Deborah Heyd likes to leave some gingerbread showing so viewers can tell the house is made from edible materials.

Gingerbread Dough 1 cup shortening 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 egg 1 tablespoon vanilla 3 tablespoons molasses 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon salt Cream shortening and the sugar together. Add the egg, vanilla and molasses and mix until well-blended. Add the

flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, ground cloves and salt, mixing until well combined. Transfer the dough to an airtight container and chill for 2-3 hours. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Lightly flour a surface and roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thick. Use cookie cutters or stencils to cut out the dough in Gingerbread Men or other shapes. Place cookies 1 inch apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookies are light brown along the edges. Bake longer if building a house.

Royal icing 2 lbs powdered sugar, sifted 6 egg whites Mix together in a bowl until combined and smooth. An electric mixer is best for this because it will get thick. For thinner icing add egg whites drops at a time and allow mixture to smooth out. Keep bowl covered with a damp rag so the mixture does not dry out.

percentile or higher ranking on the high school placement test and a 3.5 GPA through the third quarter of the application year. Principal’s scholars are freshmen Alexander Coit and Jensen Thomassie, sophomore Katherine Salmon and senior Brandon Stamps.

Second Harvest Food Bank is hosting a Second Line to Health community fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Daughters of Charity Health Center, 5630 Read Blvd. in eastern New Orleans. The event will offer immediate services and opportunities to enroll in programs

Principal’s scholars at De La Salle High School are, from left, Alexander Coit, Jensen Thomassie, Brandon Stamps and Katherine Salmon.

offered by the Daughters of Charity, Catholic Charities, Green Light New Orleans, Walnut Grove Apartments and Second Harvest Food Bank. Second Harvest’s Community Wellness team will be onsite to assist with SNAP food stamp applications, prescription discount cards and other services. The health fair will offer nutrition classes, health screenings, fitness information and mental health referrals. Assistance also will be provided with JOB 1, Medicaid, WIC and legal issues. Participants should bring a state-issued ID. For information, visit www.no-hunger.org or call (504) 734-1322.

Blood drive

Give the gift of life and join the St. Pius X Men’s Club blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at the school gym, 6600 Spanish Fort Blvd. in Lake Vista. Donors may opt for family replacement coverage or a donation to the Heart Club. They will receive a T-shirt and the chance to win a Mandina’s Restaurant gift certificate. For information, call blood drive chairman Robert

Drouant at (504) 615-4895.

Historic church reopens

A Christmas concert will help mark the reopening of the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel at 4 p.m. Sunday, 1307 Louisiana Ave. Local musicians, including sopranos Phyllis Treigle and Melissa Brocato, tenors Kevin Rouchell and Bart Folse, and organist Brian Morgan will perform along with the Good Shepherd choir. The concert is free but donations will be accepted. For information call (504) 227-3793.

Seabrook neighbors meet

The Seabrook Neighborhood Association will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at Willing Worker’s Baptist Church, 5714 Eads St. Members are asked to bring a neighbor as a guest. L.B. McMillan is president of the association, and the Rev. Henry Lawrence serves as church pastor. Lynne Jensen writes about New Orleans community events and people. Contact her at jensencolumn@gmail. com.

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ings around the building. Heyd likes to create realistic buildings. Previous years have included restaurants such as Commander’s Palace. “I try to go with some sort of New Orleans theme that will really kind of bring emotion and memories to people who come to see it. I think it’s important for people to remember our buildings, think of their past and bring back childhood memories without it being too over the top.”

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Continued from page 1G And later this month, a camp for children ages 6 to 8 will include hiking, exploring and learning about seasonal changes in the swamp. It will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. from Dec. 21 to Dec. 23. The camp fee is $15 per person. Another camp is planned for ages 9 to 11 from Dec. 28 to Dec. 30. The fee is $30 per person. For information and to register for either the photography program or the two camps, call (504) 689-3690, ext. 10, or go to www.nps.gov/jela.

Lake Town race Saturday

The Lake Town 10K and 5K Run/Walk begin at 8 a.m. Saturday in Kenner’s Laketown, located at the end of Williams Boulevard at Lake Pontchartrain. The day-of entry fee for the 10K race for ages 18 to 64 is $40 per person. For ages 65 and older and those 17 and un-

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Santa takes a break in the rooftop pool of pastry chef Deborah Heyd’s gingerbread Roosevelt Hotel.

der, the fee is $30. And for the 5K race, the entry fee for those 18 to 64 is $30. For those 65 and older and 17 and under, the fee is $25. Following the event, there will be food and refreshments, including a pancake breakfast hosted by the Rotary Club of Kenner. For information, go to www. nolarunning.com. You can also contact race director Chuck George at (504) 468-1488 or by email at chucknorsi@cox.net

Holiday tea, music

Two special events are planned at St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church, 6017 Camphor St., Metairie. First, a Christmas tea will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday. The three-course tea service includes sandwiches, baked scones and a variety of pastries. The cost is $22 for adults and $12 for children 4 to 10. And the annual Christmas concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 15 inside the church. The program, which is free

and open to the public, will feature the St. Matthew’s Chanel Choir under the direction of Maggie Probst; the New Orleans Civic Symphony under the direction of conductor Caroline Carson, Ph.D.; the St. Matthew Bell Choir; and St. Matthew Children’s Choir; and organist Philip Harmelink, Ph.D. Dinner will be served before the concert at 6 p.m. Reservations for this must be made by Saturday. For tea Saturday or dinner reservations, call the church at (504) 888-1155.

Snow to fall in Metairie

A special “snow day” for the children 10 and younger will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Lafreniere Park, 3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie. About 50,000 pounds of snow will fall inside the park between shelters seven and eight. Admission is free. Eva Jacob Barkoff writes about the people and events in Jefferson Parish. She can be reached at ejbarkoff@gmail.com

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