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. his program features tradition- al folk tales and familiar folk tunes sung and played with five different traditional instruments. wbrpl.
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super-sized games. denham springs- walker
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7. 13 ? wednesday animated art: exercises in ani- mation and cartooning. lasm from 9-11:30 a.m. for ages 6-8 and from 1-3:30 p.m. for ages 9-11. create ani- mated art with the museum?s teaching art- ists, and explore different techniques and popular styles of cartoons. participants will make an animated flip book. lasm.org art with antoinette johnson. jones creek
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at 10:30 a.m. for ages five through seven and at 2:30 p.m. for ages 8-11. antoinette johnson shows children how they can create their own dot art painting. registration is required. (225) 756-1160. casa orientation. casa office. see
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munity workshop for col- lege bound students. baton rouge
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munity college. see
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11. crochet for a cause. east baton rouge parish main
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in the teen room from 3-5 p.m. earn volunteer ser - vice hours by crocheting sleep mats for the homeless. the mats are called ?plarn? mats, or plastic yarn mats, and are made from recycled grocery bags. each mat will be donated to capital area alliance for the homeless. ebrpl.
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end of summer wrap-up and award program. east iberville li - brary, st. gabriel, at 10:30 a.m. spon - sored by pcs nitrogen, iberville parish
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, and friends of iberville parish li - brary. (225) 642-8380 lunchtime lecture: histori- cal geography of west baton rouge nightlife and bars. west baton rouge museum, port allen, at noon. free lecture with historian dr. john w. mcewen. westbatonrougemuseum.
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paddle boarding. brec?s wampold park from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for ages eight and up. this activity is a must for those water lovers who want to enjoy the na- tion?s fastest growing aquatic activity. cost is $10. pre-registration is required. outdooradventure@brec.org spice up for healthy cooking. jones creek
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at 6:30 p.m. adult program. chandan sharma introduces spices from both her native india and from the louisiana culinary scene and gives in- spirational ideas on creating healthy dish- es. registration required. (225) 756-1150 spread your wings and fly. east baton rouge parish main
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from 2:30-3:30 p.m. see leslie lattimore, the founder and director of wings of hope wildlife sanctuary as she brings special friends from the facility, including topsey the great horned owl, to teach exciting facts about these creatures and their im- pact on the environment. all children be- tween the ages of four and nine must be ac
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panied by an adult. ebrpl.
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stop motion animation. jones creek
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at 2:30 p.m. teens can make their own short, stop motion ani- mation film using an app on
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ipads. registration required. (225) 756-1170 14 ? thursday art after hours. lasm from 5:30- 7:30 p.m. explore the world of video game animation with hands-on demon- strations and special guest presenters from the gaming industry. wine and ap- petizers included with admission. cost is free for members, $5.50 for students with a student id, and $7.50 for nonmembers. lasm.org cosmic con-3001: a space odys- sey. central high school today through
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16 at 5:30 p.m. dinner theater by livingston parish children?s choir. the year is 3001, and a spaceship filled with stowaways, spies, movie stars, cosplay- ers, and a retired couple from minnesota, is heading to cosmic con on the moon. buffet dinner catered by bantaa?s begins at 6:30 p.m. also includes raffles, booths, and activities. lpccsing.org doll-making class. delmont gar - dens
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at 4 p.m. program for teens and adults. local folk artist and soul food cook, barbara w. franklin, will give a demonstration on doll-making. her work will be on display at the branch throughout
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. (225) 354-7050 girls night. denham springs-walker
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5. rhythm and soul performance and dance class. performance at addis vfw hall at 10 a.m. and class at rocking horse?s adventureland, port al - len, at 1 p.m. educational and motivation- al program designed to encourage youth toward self-improvement, hard work, and positive thinking. wbrpl.
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the life of a veterinarian. pride- chaneyville
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at 3 p.m. teen and adult discussion by lisa brabham of the east feliciana animal clinic on ways adults can turn veterinary training into a rewarding career. (225) 658-1550 15 ? friday book babies. watson
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at 10:30 a.m. activity held on the third fri- day of every month for infants through age five with stories, music, and games. (225) 664-3963 cecil j. picard educator excel- lence symposium and celebra- tion. crowne plaza hotel at 8 a.m. with an opening session, keynote speaker, luncheon, professional development, cocktail recep - tion, and awards gala. dreamteachers.org cosmic con-3001: a space odys- sey. central high school. see
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14. game room tournament. brec?s perkins road
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munity park from 4-6 p.m. teens will have the opportunity to
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pete in air hockey, ping pong, bil - liards, and foosball tournaments. brec.org groovy games. bluebonnet
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1. make time: little bits work- shop. watson
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1. national single moms confer- ence. healing place church on
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15 and 16. this conference will include na- tional speakers, worship, and a message of empowerment for single moms and their supporters. single moms of all ages who want to be empowered, encouraged, and educated are invited to attend. thelifeofasinglemom.
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parents night out for special needs. st. jean vianney church from 6:30-9 p.m. for children with special needs ages 2-12 and their siblings, with pizza and activities. suggested $5 donation. registra - tion requested by
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11. (225) 756-9231 or kthompsn@papersoft.
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school tools. eatel parking lot on worthey drive, gonzales, from 7 a.m.- 2 p.m. also on
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16 at dollar general on burnside and orice roth and fam - ily dollar on highway 44 in gonzales from 8 a.m.-noon. annual school sup- ply drive. monetary donations accepted. tourascension.
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special needs family bbq. is - trouma baptist church from 6-8 p.m. free food, face painting, inflatables and games. bring lawn chairs. facebook.
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stuff the bus. walmart on college drive in baton rouge and at walmart on la. hwy. 1 in port allen from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. stuff the bus allows all of us to participate in providing children with new supplies to start their school year right. wbrz.
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swamp pop music festival. lamar dixon expo center, gonzales from 6 p.m.- midnight and
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16 from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. the swamp pop music festival is a festival featuring the finest in swamp pop & south louisiana music. tickets today are $15 and tickets on
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16 are $20. tourascension.
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tony n? tina?s wedding . green oaks funeral home today and
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16 and
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22-23 at 7 p.m. performance with reception following by theatre baton rouge and the krewe of apollo. improvi - sational wedding. $35 tickets include din - ner. theatrebr.org yappy hour. brec?s forest park at raising cane?s dog park from 2-3 p.m. social for dog owners and their dogs. refreshments both for humans and pets. sponsored by caaws. facebook.
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/brecdogparks 16 ? saturday a taste of tea and thee. audubon state historic site, st. francisville, from noon-3 p.m. sample a sumptuous se- lection of carefully-chosen specialty teas from the colonial and victorian periods, and discover the roots and etiquette of the afternoon tea. (888) 677-2838 amerihealth caritas on the move. brec?s howell
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munity park from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. activities include health screenings, health and fitness ex - ercises, education and resources, food, children?s games and activities, and enter- tainment. brec.org anime club presents: adven- ture time blowout . denham springs-walker
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at 3 p.m. and on
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21 at the watson
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at 5:30 p.m. monthly teen club with previews of anime, manga, snacks, crafts, fan art, and fan fic - tion. registration required. (225) 664-3963 (watson) or (225) 665-8118 (denham) art gumbo market. monthly arts and crafts sale at the entrance to houmas house plantation, darrow, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. includes
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plimentary food tasting from latil?s restaurant. free. riverregionartassociation.org body basics for girls. woman?s hospital today from 9:30-11 a.m. or
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28 from 6:30-8 p.m. preteen girls ages 9-12 will learn how their bodies grow, what changes to expect during puberty, and how to take care of themselves through informal open discussions, a film presenta - tion, and take-home materials. cost is $15. registration required. (225) 231-5475 book talk. east baton rouge parish main
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at 1 p.m. local author and inspirational speaker dr. burnell t. williams will give a presentation of his book out of dry places . adults are invited to hear wil- liams share from the book. (225) 231-3750 breastfeeding basics. woman?s hospital today from 1:30-5 p.m. learn the basics and benefits of breastfeeding. registration required. (225) 231-5475 breastfeeding basics with ochsner. ochsner medical center in the first floor classroom from 9 a.m.-noon. learn the essential information needed to breastfeed successfully. $35 fee covers registration, materials, and refreshments for mother and partner. (225) 755-4854 cajun dance. uct hall. dance lessons are taught at every dance starting at 7 p.m. the dance runs from 8-10:30 p.m. cost is $10 per person. batonrougecajundance.
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cosmic con-3001: a space odys- sey. central high school. see
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14. dog adoption. whole foods. see
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2. feliciana trade days . graceland portable buildings at the corner of hwy. 10 and line road, jackson, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. includes crafts, pottery, clothes, yard sale items, a farmer?s market, and food. (225) 719-2199 hands up . lsu shaver theatre at 2 and 7 p.m. seven playwrights and seven testaments showcase the voices of black male playwrights as they explore their feel- ings about the well-being of black men in a culture of institutional profiling. spon - sored by new venture theatre and arts council of greater baton rouge. tickets are $17. newventuretheatre.org lego club. west baton rouge parish
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, port allen, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. children ages three and up are invited to show their creative side. registration re - quired. wbrpl.
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ligo science saturday: swing into science. the laser interferom - eter gravitational wave observatory, livingston, is open to the public for free from 1-5 p.m. every science saturday, visitors will have the opportunity to take a tour of the facility and talk to a ligo scientist or science specialist. in addi - tion, visitors can explore and interact with over 40 ligo science concept exhibits. (225) 686-3173 louisiana saturday night va- riety show . suma crossing theatre, satsuma. grand country junction show. grandcountryjunction.
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movie at the lagoon. brec?s lib - erty lagoon from dusk until 9 p.m. partici - pants are asked to bring beach towels or blankets for the movie, which will be shown on the grassy island area of the park. $8 wristbands may be purchased in advance or at the gate if available. libertylagoon.
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national single moms confer- ence. healing place church. see
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15. paddle up 4. bogue chitto state park from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. for experienced pad- dlers age eight and over. transportation and equipment are provided, but only limited spaces are available. sponsored by brec. cost is $20-25. pre-registration required. outdooradventure@brec.org red stick roller derby double header. leo?s rollerland with doors open at 5:30 p.m. and first bout at 6 p.m. all stars vs. tragic city rollers followed by capital defenders vs. yellow rose derby girls. ad - mission is $8-15. redstickrollerderby.
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school tools. dollar general and orice roth and family dollar. see
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15. student horse show. brec?s farr park equestrian center through
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17 at 9 a.m. watch students
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pete in west- ern and english riding events. brec.org/farr swamp pop music festival . lamar dixon expo center, gonzales. see
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15. the louisiana mermaid. brec?s liberty lagoon. see
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8. tony n? tina?s wedding. green oaks funeral home. see
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15. ultimate swap-opportunity item swap. jones creek
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at 10 a.m. adults can bring gently-used items
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