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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.

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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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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.

Round Table Luncheon salutes New Orleans authors 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.

Organizers of the Jewish Community Day School Homecoming 20! Gala were, from left, Hugo and Lis Kahn and Dashka Roth Lehmann and Larry Lehmann.

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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.

Charles Brown is the executive director of the New Orleans Public Library.

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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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Big Chief Roderick Sylvas, of the Wild Tchoupitoulas, hands out books at the Moton Charter School in New Orleans. Herreast Harrison, widow of Big Chief Donald Harrison Sr., looks on at bottom right.

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Alpha Chi Omega alums gather for learning, service

Learning in 3D Students, from left, Faiz Hamdan, Ziad Mousa, T.J. Medina and Bryn Balestra watch the 3D printer at work. Photo provided by Arden Cahill Academy

Advocate staff report A group of Alpha Chi Omega alumnae attended a Thanksgiving cocktail reception Nov. 17 in the Capital Room of Antoine’s restaurant. This event included a food drive for donation to Second Harvest Food Bank, as well as a tour of the restaurant Photo provided by TRACEY HENNEMAN guided by Antoine’s online marketing director and Alpha Chi From left are Crystal Locicero, Kristen Himmelberg, Lauren Omega alumna Kristen Him- Haislup, Kayla Tolar, Nicole Babb, Ann Middleton and Tracey Henneman melberg.

Visitation of Our Lady flag football

From left are Kacy Kernan and Greg Mollere, of United Way of St. Charles; Eric Dishongh, of Creative Family Solutions; Ray Tyree, of United Way; Jennifer Perkins, of Anytime Fitness; Julia Fisher-Perrier, of United Way; Duane Foret, V.J. St. Pierre and Anedra Coleman, of St. Charles Parish government; and Quinn Landry and John Dias, of United Way. Photo provided by United Way of St. Charles

Fitness pads ready for action at Destrehan, Luling bridge parks Destrehan, and the West Bank Bridge Park is at 13825 River St. Charles Parish govern- Road in Luling. Exercise stations at the fitment and United Way of St. Charles have collaborated to ness pads include chess press, install fitness pads at the East leg press, elliptical trainer, Bank and West Bank bridge rowing machine and multigym. parks. The East Bank Bridge Recycled rubber tile surfacing Park is at 13244 River Road in provides padding at the exerAdvocate staff report

cise stations. United Way of St. Charles also sponsored the installation of a new water fountain, fitted for filling water bottles, at the West Bank Bridge Park levee path. In all, the fitness project cost $60,000.

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New Orleans Mission supporters gather onstage with their plaques at the end of the recognition ceremony on Nov. 11. From left are Jon and Bobbi Khachaturian, Dick and Dorothy Piner and Anthony and Alice Cibilich.

New Orleans Mission hosts Veterans’ Gala at museum Orleans Mission, including an 18-bed veterans’ dorm being A Veterans’ Gala held Nov. renovated at the newly opened 11 by the New Orleans Mis- Giving Hope Retreat on the sion drew hundreds of guests north shore. This will offer homeless vetto the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. The erans the opportunity to comevent was a fundraiser for the plete a yearlong rehabilitation many programs of the New program designed to meet Advocate staff report

Chef John Proctor, left, is working with the American Culinary Federation to develop a culinary arts vocational training program for the New Orleans Mission. He is seen with Ewell Smith, center, and chef Kevin Belton. Belton, who teaches at the New Orleans School of Cooking, directed menu production for the mission’s Veterans’ Gala.

their mental, physical, social and spiritual needs, which is key to a successful recovery and a life-changing transformation. At the retreat, these men will break the cycle of homelessness and receive the tools to become productive, purpose-driven citizens.

From left are David Bottner, executive director of the New Orleans Mission; his wife, Emily Bottner; and Susan Roesgen, mistress of ceremonies.

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Visitation of Our Lady School’s Junior Boys Flag Football Team placed second in its district. It was also a West Bank Catholic Athletic League runner-up and a city runner-up. In front, from left, are: Jeffery Chiasson, Justin LeBlanc, Cody Gaubert, Kaden McCormick, Tristan LeBlanc and Ethan Cardinal. Back row, from left: Jaden Bush, Brenden LeBlanc, Jayce LaCava, Wyatt Marque, Logan Muhleisen, Patrick Delger and coach Billy Sanders

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Vegan Thanksgiving feasts support Humane Society Advocate staff report

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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. Money raised will support the Humane Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rebuilding efforts, because the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cat shelter in Tylertown, Mississippi, recently caught fire and burned down.

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.

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St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dominican High School religion teacher Mark Gonnella surveys the 96 Thanksgiving baskets from the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Thanksgiving Basket Drive, staged in Alumnae Hall for pickup.

Dominican assembles holiday baskets for Gert Town families Advocate staff report Families in Gert Town, near St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. Dominicanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

Photo provided by Stuart Hall School for Boys

Elmwood Park families share with homeless at Ozanam Inn 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. Photo provided by Elmwood Park Academy

Photo provided by John Curtis Christian School

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. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Academy, Baton Rouge.

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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Tips from a pro: Making your own gingerbread house

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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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Check out library performances at Holiday in the Park Staff from the Jefferson Parish Library will be present during Holiday in the Park festivities at Lafreniere Park. The libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Storytime Troupe will hold performances at 8 p.m. on most Friday and Saturdays in December. The troupe will perform a rotation JP LIBRARY of classic and LAGNIAPPE original holiday CHRIS stories, including SMITH â&#x20AC;&#x153;How the Grinch Stole Christmas,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Let the Pigeon Decorate the Christmas Tree,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Santa Duck and His Merry Helpersâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Interrupting Chickenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Night Before Christmas.â&#x20AC;? Library staff will maintain a

booth at the event where people can play library trivia, can sign up for or renew library cards, can pick up event calendars for any library branch and can get information on the latest technology and offerings. SMALL-BUSINESS RESOURCES: Jefferson Parish Library offers an array of services to small-business owners or those thinking of starting one in the new year: n Newsbank provides access to the text of newspaper articles published in The Advocate, The Times Picayune, New Orleans CityBusiness and other Louisiana newspapers. n Reference USA provides access to U.S. companies by name, industry, Standard Industrial Classification code,

number of employees, city, ZIP code, etc. n Access the Business Plans Handbook by going to www. jplibrary.net, clicking on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Online Databasesâ&#x20AC;? then â&#x20AC;&#x153;My Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Databasesâ&#x20AC;? then â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gale Group Databasesâ&#x20AC;? then â&#x20AC;&#x153;Virtual Reference Libraryâ&#x20AC;? then â&#x20AC;&#x153;Business Plans.â&#x20AC;? n Visit www.jplibrary.net/ reference/business.htm for a compilation of useful business websites. DIGITAL MAGAZINES: JPL has added Flipster to go alongside Zinio to give patrons more access to digital magazines at no charge and without having to step into the library. Digital magazines are periodicals such as Time, People, Forbes, Entertainment Weekly and others. They can be accessed

on an e-reader or tablet. Flipster and Zinio are available at www.jplibrary.net/digitalcontent. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free with a valid Jefferson Parish library card for access â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;DOWNTON ABBEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; NIGHT: The East Bank Regional Library hosts Episode One, Season Six of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Downton Abbeyâ&#x20AC;? at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. The show depicts the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants in the post-Edwardian era, with the great events of the day having an effect on their lives and on the British social hierarchy. This is the last season of the series. Vianneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tea House, of Mandeville, will present a tea service demonstration as well as scones. Cabbott Creamery

provides cheese. Free and open to the public. â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE LITTLE PRINCEâ&#x20AC;?: The Great Books Discussion Group at East Bank Regional Library focuses on â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Little Princeâ&#x20AC;? by Antoine de Saint-ExupĂŠry at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. The book, published in 1943, features a narrator whose plane is downed in the Sahara Desert, and he is frantically trying to repair it. Ironically, Saint-ExupĂŠry vanished over the Mediterranean one year later during a reconnaissance mission in his Lockheed P-38. â&#x20AC;&#x153;ON EVILâ&#x20AC;?: The Great Books Discussion Group at the Old Metairie Branch Library discusses â&#x20AC;&#x153;On Evilâ&#x20AC;? by Moses Maimonides at 7 p.m. Tuesday

at the library, 2350 Metairie Road, Metairie. Maimonides, a medieval Sephardic Jewish philosopher and astronomer, became one of the most prolific and influential Torah scholars and physicians of the Middle Ages. Born in CĂłrdoba, Almoravid Empire on Passover Eve, 1135 or 1138, he died in Egypt on Dec. 12, 1204. He worked as a rabbi, physician and philosopher in Morocco and Egypt. All programs at the library are free of charge and are open to the public. For more information about programs at the 15 branches of the Jefferson Parish Library, go to http:// www.jplibrary.net/ or friend the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facebook page for daily programming updates.

Academy of Our Lady holds food drive

From left, Noel Bui of Harvey, Holly Clark of Westwego, Jade Duthu of Marrero, Gabrielle Lambourg of Marrero and Jordan Boudreaux of Marrero with the results of the Thanksgiving food drive put on by Academy of Our Ladyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Honor Society. More than 3,000 food items were collected. They were donated to St. Vincent de Paul Society of Immaculate Conception Church, which will distribute the food to needy families.

Photo provided by Visitation of Our Lady

ABOVE: Among the participants in the Fall Fest sack race are, from left, Hailey Jones, Brendan Davis, Ty Matherne, Kale Muscarella and Jude Rodriguez. RIGHT: Among those at the Fall Fest petting zoo are Owen Kiger, left, and Sophia Ho.

Visitation of Our Lady kindergartners welcome fall Advocate staff report

al Fall Fest with a petting zoo, hay rides, face painting, sack The kindergarten class at races and a pumpkin patch. Visitation of Our Lady School in Students and their parents then Marrero recently held its annu- enjoyed a picnic lunch together.

Among those at the Fall Fest hay ride are, from left, Ava Pizani; Aubrey Jones; Jude Rodriguez and his father, Jarrod Rodriguez; Leighton Breaux and her father, Douglas Breaux; and Leland Gonzales.

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Deluxe dinner (Serves 4-6)

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Fresh Catfish Fillets

104

$ 88 LB.

Strive for at least two servings of seafood each week. Bake or broil your catfish to avoid adding unhealthy fats.

fresh

Large Cucumbers

2/$ 10-12 lb.* cure 81 spiral ham 1 lb. green bean artichoke casserole 2 lb. seafood & eggplant dressing 2 lb. oyster bienville dressing 2 lb. spinach cornbread dressing 2 lb. sweet potato casserole 1 lb. creamed spinach

1 lb. mashed potatoes 1 lb. corn pudding 1 pint cranberry relish 1 pint gravy dinner rolls, dozen apple pie

Baked Turkeys, Hams, Prime Rib, Pork Crown Roasts & Holiday Sides available a la carte. *Weight before cooking. • All dinners are sold as ‘Heat and Eat’ • Food will not be hot when picked up. • Dinners take 1 to 2 hours to reheat — Instructions included with dinners. • Actual Holiday Dinner containers not shown in photos.

The 12 Roasts of Christmas!

On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me a stuffed pork crown roast and Tasteful Selections™ specialty potatoes. Our butchers have selected 12 roasts to pair with potatoes for your holiday table. • Creole Vegetable Stuffed Boston Butt • Angus Choice E-Z Carve Standing Semi-Bonless Rib Roast • Pork Rice Dressing Stuffed Turduchen Breast • Angus Choice Boneless Ribeye Roast • Stuffed Salmon Roast with Crab Stuffing • Center Pork Loin Crown Roast • Stuffed Italian Beef Eye of Round Roast • Frenched Pork Rib Rack Roast • Creole Vegetable Stuffed Boneless Pork Loin • Whole Leg of Lamb • Green Onion Sausage Stuffed Pork Crown Roast • Angus Choice Trimmed Eye of Round Roast

Make cucumbers into a low calorie snack by dipping slices into hummus or a single serving packet of Wholly Guacamole.

plu #4046

Hass Avocados

EA. Avocados are a great source of heart healthy unsaturated fats that can actually lower bad cholesterol levels.

56 oz selected

Blue Bunny Ice Cream

$ 97 Prices good Dec. 9 thru Dec. 15, 2015. None sold to dealers. Not responsible for typographical errors. Some items not available at all stores. Available while supplies last.

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