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muse, art for homeschoolers.
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museum of art at 2:30 p.m. enrich- ment program for children ages 6-12 and their families. admission is $5. pre-regis- tration required. (
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) 389-7207 teen book club. denham springs/ walker
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at 5:30 p.m. with refresh- ments. (
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) 686-4140 18 tuesday discover fall vegetables and herbs. dutchtown
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at 6:30 p.m. an educational workshop by the ascen- sion parish master gardeners association under the direction of the
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agcenter. join dan gill, consumer horticulture spe- cialist with
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agcenter, and discover the various herbs and vegetables suitable for an autumn planting. registration re- quired. (
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) 673-8699 lunchtime matinee. baker li- brary at 12:30 p.m. watch the academy award-nominated film, imitation of life , where two women with young daughters experience trials due to their race and gender. (
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) 778-5950 middletown .
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studio theatre through october 21 at 7:30 p.m. and on october 23 at 2 p.m. as part of the
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theatre lab season. middletown is a deeply moving and funny new play explor- ing the universe of a small american town. tickets are $12. cmda.
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.edu pumpkin decorating. watson li- brary today and on october 27 at the den- ham springs-walker
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at 5:30 p.m. family-friendly pumpkin decorating for all ages with ribbon, paint, duct tape, and oth- er craft supplies. bring your own pumpkin. registration required. (
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) 686-4140 den- ham springs or (
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) 686-4180 (watson) talk domestic and dating vio- lence. central
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at 5 p.m. hear from lisa locascio and trashica robin- son, members of safe. (
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) 262-2650 young writers club. denham springs-walker
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at 5 p.m. open to ages 10-18, the club?s goal is to help each other become better writers, to provide in- spiration, and to offer advice and support. each meeting, members practice writing in many different styles and genres to fine-tune skills and challenge themselves. writers of all genres are welcome. (
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) 686-4140 19 wednesday crochet compassion for teens. jones creek
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at 4 p.m. gerry stark will teach teens how to turn ordinary plas- tic bags into sleeping mats for those in need. (
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) 756-1150 kanji klub. gonzales
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at 6 p.m. adult club dedicated to expanding appre- ciation of japanese animation and broad- ening japanese cultural understanding through watching and discussing anime, participating in cosplay, and cultural re- lated crafting. (
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) 647-3955 middletown.
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studio theatre at 7:30 p.m. as part of the
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theatre lab season. middletown is a deeply moving and funny new play exploring the universe of a small american town. tickets are $12. cmda.
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.edu zzb book club: scary stories campout. zachary
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at 4:30 p.m. for ages 8-11. they will create leaf masks from real and paper leaves and enjoy cookies and lemonade. registration re- quired. ebrpl.com 20 thursday credit repair seminar. eden park
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at 5:30 p.m. two-hour seminar by carl dillon and deborah graham of the urban restoration enhancement corporation, a nonprofit which develops and manages safe and affordable hous - ing communities. the seminar will cover topics including the value of credit and how to establish it, types of credit and the cost of using a credit card, and assessing credit reports. (
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) 231-3250 middletown .
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studio theatre at 7:30 p.m. as part of the
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theatre lab season. middletown is a deeply moving and funny new play exploring the universe of a small american town. tickets are $12. cmda.
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.edu pflag support group. unitarian uni- versalist church at 6:30 p.m. support group for friends and family of lgbt people. the baton rouge chapter is part of a non-profit national organization. sh4569@aol.com swamp stories puppet show. denham springs-walker
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at 6 p.m. spooky and very silly swamp fun for all ages. (
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) 686-4140 teen anime club. watson
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at 5:30 p.m. anime and manga enthusiasts can create cosplay costume pieces such as cat ear and chobit ear headbands. snacks provided. (
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) 686-4180 21 friday audubon?s boo at the zoo. audu- bon zoo, new orleans, today and octo- ber 22, 28, and 29 from 5-9 p.m. a safe, fun-filled halloween event for children up to age 12. all games and treats, except concessions, are free with admission. audubonnatureinstitute.org book babies. watson
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at 10:30 a.m. activity held on the third friday of ev- ery month for infants through age five with stories, music, and games. (
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) 686-4180 breastfeeding express. wom- an?s hospital from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. this is a small group class for women only and is recommended as a refresher class or for women who prefer a fast-paced class. cost is $20 person. (
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) 231-5475 brec dog park?s trick and treat. brec?s raising cane?s dog park, forest community park, from 6-8 p.m. an- nual costume pawty featuring music, local rescue groups, pet organizations, and pet- friendly businesses. the popular costume contest begins at 7 p.m. and features cat- egories such as best small dog costume, best medium/large dog costume, and best group costume. brec.org/holiday friday lunch live: quintessen- tial harp. baton rouge general, blue- bonnet cafeteria, from noon-1 p.m. the friday lunch live free concert series brings local musicians to baton rouge general and is a part of baton rouge general?s arts in medicine program. brgeneral.org game, set, dine. brec?s indepen- dence community park tennis center from 6-8 p.m. show off your tennis skills with timed doubles match play. there will be three divisions for adults, and winners and finalists will be awarded restaurant gift certificates. the deadline to register is tuesday, october 18. jcasson@brec.org middletown .
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studio theatre at 7:30 p.m. as part of the
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theatre lab season. middletown is a deeply moving and funny new play exploring the universe of a small american town. tickets are $12. cmda.
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.edu north gate music and arts fest. gates of
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from 4-11 p.m. dance your way down historic chimes street for north gate music and arts fest. this year hopes to be the best and biggest yet with music from local bands, beautiful artwork from local artists, food from neighborhood restaurants, and a beer booth. k
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, whyr, and a number of merchants will be participating. admis- sion is free. northgatesof
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.com sorrento boucherie festival. lamar dixon expo center, gonzales, through october 23. pageant, live music, jambalaya and cracklin? competitions, and other activities. boucheriefestival.com. summer?s end night hike and campfire. brec?s frenchtown road conservation area from 7-9 p.m. pro- gram will include a night hike with a brec naturalist learning about local ecology and nocturnal animals, activities, and games. end the night around a campfire roasting marshmallows and learning local folklore. children, ages eight and above, must be accompanied by an adult and be able to complete a 2.5 mile hike in the dark without a light. preregistration is required. cost is $5. conservation@brec.org sunshine social: homecoming formal . dance for adults, ages 16 and up, with special needs and their friends and family at brec?s womack ballroom from 6-9 p.m. suggested donation is $5. (
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) 216-7474 swamp haunted hikes. brec?s bluebonnet swamp from 6-9 p.m. these events are designed especially for young- er children and are a perfect alternative to commercial haunted houses geared more for teenagers and adults. participants learn about snakes, insects, rats, and other creepy critters as they stop at edu- cational stations along the trail. no scare tactics are used during this program, and participants are welcome to come in costume if they choose. all participants should bring a flashlight, and children must be accompanied by an adult. cost is $6 per person. (
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) 757-8905 the four seasons. manship theatre at 7:30 p.m. by of moving colors dance company which celebrates the passage of three decades with a concert to the score of vivaldi?s ?the four seasons? fea- turing the stunning underwater photogra- phy of aaron hogan. ofmovingcolors.org the music of michael clark. hartley vey theatre, shaw center, at 7:30 p.m. michael clark was a founding mem- ber of baton rouge?s river city good tyme band that enjoyed enormous re- gional success in the 1980s and 1990s by performing progressive country, as well as traditional country and bluegrass music. tickets are $20. manshiptheatre.org the new world concert and una noche en la plaza gala. baton rouge river center at 7:30 p.m. a baton rouge symphony orchestra mas- terworks ii concert with branford marsalis on saxophone. brso.org trick and treat fun. west baton rouge museum grounds at 5:30 p.m. an- nual event with trick or treating at historic houses on the museum grounds, vintage party games, live music, and a magic show at the community center. spon- sored by the museum, the west baton rouge parish
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and the west baton rouge department of parks and recre- ation. westbatonrougemuseum.com 2 2 saturday a baby is coming. woman?s hospital from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for children ages four to eight years. the class is designed to help big brother and sister learn about their new sibling?s arrival by talking about what new babies are like. cost is $25. registration required. (
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) 231-5475 arts and crafts sale. poche plantation, convent, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through october 23. includes cook-offs, music, food, and plantation tours. there will be an acoustic string jam and all players receive a free food voucher, a unique event participant shirt, and free admittance to the entire festival grounds just for bringing an instrument to play. admission charged for ages 12 and up. pocheplantationartsandcrafts.com audubon?s boo at the zoo. audu- bon zoo, new orleans, from 5-9 p.m. a safe, fun-filled halloween event for children up to age 12. all games and treats, except concessions, are free with admission. tick- ets are $17. audubonnatureinstitute.org boo at the zoo. brec?s baton rouge zoo, today, october 23, 29, and 30 from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. a merry-not-scary trick-or-treating extravaganza. participants should wear their best costumes and visit treat stations throughout the zoo, take a ride on the spooky train ride, or wander through the merry- not-scary hay maze and enchanted swamp. regular zoo admission applies. brzoo.org cane field classic. port allen with a one mile, two mile, four mile, and the ma- chete 7 challenge. clubsouthrunners.net carver clothing swap. carver li- brary at 3:30 p.m. bring clean, gently-used adult clothing, hats, purses, and wallets to swap with others. all remaining items will be donated to goodwill. (
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) 389-7450 harb?s oasis october pumpkin fest. harb?s oasis from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. features pony rides, face paint- ing, the butterfly lady, and a petting zoo. (
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) 756-2720
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vs. ole miss. tiger stadium. one of
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?s oldest rivals and one of the most competitive home games this year makes this a can?t miss event. geaux tigers!
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sports.net make and take footprint trac- tor craft. galvez and dutchtown li- braries from 9-11:30 a.m. create a cute keepsake craft, designed for birth to three years old, that you can hang proudly in your home. babies and toddlers will have their feet painted and stamped, and parents will likely need to complete the remainder of the craft. please dress appropriately, as paint may stain clothing. myapl.org oakley after dark. audubon state historic site, st. francisville, at 7 and 8 p.m. take a step back into time on this tour of the less-talked about side of oak- ley plantation. stroll through the plantation yard by lantern light, and visit slave cab- ins. catch a glimpse of the only remaining slave grave at oakley plantation following a candlelight house tour. (888) 677-2838 solar viewing. brec?s highland road park observatory from noon-2 p.m. staff shows the sun in three manners so october 2016 | brparents.com 97
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