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13 thursday author illustrator program. ebr main library at 7 p.m.
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pro- gram on gene luen yang?s writings and comics with a lecture, reception, and book signing of books purchased at the program. pre-autographed book plates will be given away while supplies last. ebrpl.com behind the scenes hospital tour. baton rouge general hospital at 8:30 or 11:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. staff mem - bers discuss state-of-the-art technology, and patients and family members share personal stories about their experiences at baton rouge general. registration re- quired. (
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) 763-4831 body basics for girls. woman?s hospital today from 9:30-11:00 a.m. and october 29 from 6:30-8 p.m. preteen girls ages 9-12 will learn how their bodies grow, what changes to expect during pu- berty, and how to take care of themselves through informal, open discussions, a film presentation, and take-home mate - rials. cost is $15. registration required. (
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) 231-5475 brec-a-boo greenwood. brec?s greenwood park today from 9-11 a.m. for ages six and younger and also from 5:30- 8:30 p.m. come dressed in your hallow- een attire and have loads of family fun. the haunting excitement consists of carnival games, ghostly visitors, a costume con- test and haunted hikes. concessions will be available for purchase. brec.
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casting crowns. baton rouge riv- er center at 7 p.m. performance includ- ing matt maher and hannah kerr. tickets start at $12. brrivercenter.com jambalaya jam. north boulevard town square from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. sponsored by the united way with a cooking competition, food, drinks and entertainment. cauw.
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lsu symphonic winds. lsu union theater at 7:30 p.m. tickets are $17. cmda.lsu.edu lunchtime lecture. west baton rouge museum, port allen, at noon.
free
lecture by faye phillips, the co-au- thor of the golden band from tigerland: a history of the tiger marching band recently published by lsu press.
free
. westbatonrougemuseum.com zombie apocalypse. denham springs-walker library at 6 p.m. test your wit and skills and wear zombie at- tire in this teen action-packed event. registration required. (
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) 686-4140 14 friday author illustrator workshop. ebr main library at 8:30 a.m. for teach- ers, librarians, writers, and children?s lit- erature enthusiasts who will enjoy a more in-depth look into gene luen yang?s writ- ing style and process. registration and a fee of $25 for non-students and $10 for students with a valid school i.d. is required. includes a continental breakfast and light refreshments. ebrpl.com acadian festival. bayou plaquemine waterfront park through october 16. arts and crafts, food, pageant, and cooking contest. includes a 10:30 a.m. festival parade on october 16 which begins at the carl f. grant civic cen- ter plaquemine and ends at the park. acadianfestival.
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a cappella choir a family week- end choir concert and des- sert social. school of music recital hall, lsu, at 7 p.m.
free
performance by the lsu a cappella choir and tiger glee club. dessert reception at the lsu memorial tower costs $13. cmda.lsu.edu breastfeeding support group. woman?s hospital today or october 28 from 9:30-11 a.m. learn from a certified lactation nurse and other moms about their own successes and challenges with breastfeeding.
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) 231-5475 brec-a-boo greenwood. brec?s greenwood park today from 5:30-8:30 p.m. come dressed in your halloween attire and have loads of family fun. the haunting excitement consists of carnival games, ghostly visitors, a costume con- test and haunted hikes. concessions will be available for purchase. brec.
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capitol city contemporary opening reception. lasm from 5:30-7:30 p.m. learn more about the current art scene, meet the artists, enjoy complimentary wine and hors d?oeuvres, and explore the current art exhibitions. admission is $7.50 for adults, $5.50 for college students with id, and
free
for members. lasm.
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chocolate covered insect day. audubon butterfly and insectarium. have you ever eaten a cricket covered in choc- olate? the executive bug chefs will be creating a delightful array of edible bugs for you to sample. chocolate covered insect day only comes once a year, so don?t miss out on chocolate chirp cook- ies, tarsal toffee, and campfire fudge. there will even be a chocolate fountain. audubonnatureinstitute.
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swamp haunted hikes. brec?s bluebonnet swamp today, october 21 and 28 from 6-9 p.m. these events are designed especially for younger children and are a perfect alternative to com- mercial haunted houses geared more for teenagers and adults. participants learn about snakes, insects, rats, and other creepy critters as they stop at education- al stations along the trail. no scare tactics are used during this program, and partici- pants are welcome to come in costume if they choose. all participants should bring a flashlight and children must be accom - panied by an adult. cost is $6 per person. (
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) 757-8905 wiggle worms. babies to age five can dance at the denham springs-walk- er library at 10 and 10:45 a.m. research shows that music and dance activities enhance lifelong learning and neural development. (
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) 686-4140 zachary fall art crawl. zach- ary from 6-9 p.m. annual fundraiser for the regional arts council of zachary throughout zachary with fine art, music, food, and performances. raczachary.com 15 saturday acadian festival. bayou plaquemine waterfront park. arts and crafts, food, pageant, and cooking contest. includes a 10:30 a.m. festival parade on october 16 which begins at the carl f. grant civic center plaquemine and ends at the park. acadianfestival.
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adult coloring. baker library at 1:30 p.m. a stress-
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afternoon for adults. some supplies provided. (
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) 778-5950 babies & brunch ultimate com- munity baby shower extrava- ganza. cortana mall from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. babies are a hoot and so darn cute, which is why lexlee?s kids, amerigroup, and cortana mall have come together to present the babies & brunch ultimate community baby shower extravaganza. this
free
event includes vendors, refresh- ments, presentations, games and prizes, and baby supplies. (
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) 272-3991 plane pull. baton rouge metro air- port from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. teams of 25 peo- ple compete to pull a fedex 757, weigh- ing 147,000 pounds, a distance of 12 feet. awards are given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd fastest pull time, slowest pull time, and most spirited team. benefits the arc?s early intervention services.
free
admission includes vintage and unique aircraft exhibits, live music, great food, fedex nascar, children?s games and crafts, face-painting, inflatables, climbing wall, and a motorcycle and classic car show. (
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) 927-0855 southern vs. jackson state. away. root on the jags as they travel to play jackson state. gojagsports.com tabletop gaming meetup. barnes and noble stores, citiplace and perkins rowe, at 7 p.m. learn to play the fea- tured games for this celebration of table- top gaming. bn.com teen anime club. denham springs- walker library at 3 p.m. and on october 20 at watson library at 5:30 p.m. anime and manga enthusiasts can create cosplay cos- tume pieces such as cat ear and chobit ear headbands. snacks provided. (
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) 686- 4140 (denham) or (
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) 686-4180 (watson) yoga of sound. the red shoes from 7-8:30 p.m. enjoy a relaxing evening of music, chanting, and eastern philosophy of sound presented to raise funds for flood relief. theredshoes.
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16 sunday acadian festival. bayou plaquemine waterfront park. arts and crafts, food, pageant, and cooking contest. includes a 10:30 a.m. festival parade today which begins at the carl f. grant civic center plaquemine and ends at the park. acadianfestival.
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celebración latina. audubon zoo. get a true taste of latin american culture at the zoo?s capital one stage and field in new orleans. live music, children?s ac- tivities, and authentic latin cuisine from local restaurants will all be part of the fun. local artisans will sell handmade crafts, and local social service, health, and edu- cation
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anizations will be present to of- fer information. the event is
free
with zoo admission. audubonnatureinstitute.
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17 monday baton rouge national col- lege fair. baton rouge river center from 9 a.m.-noon and 6-8 p.m. features workshops on tops and financial aid, act and sat strategies, how to choose a college major, ncaa compliance, and how to search for scholarships.
free
. nacacnet.
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great expectations. woman?s hospital from 6:30-9 p.m. learn how to provide your baby with the best possible environment for growth and development. learn about nutrition, tips for common discomforts, preterm labor warning signs, and practice exercise routines. registra- tion required. womans.
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happy birthday kate h. 2016 cover kid 9 years old baby grand. woman?s hospital from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. classes, tours, pediatricians, door prizes, and demonstrations.
free
. womans.
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boo carre. french quarter, new or- leans, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. trick or treat- ing, pumpkins for sale, interactive craft booths, a petting zoo, face painting, food, and music. frenchmarket.
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the cover kid event and birth- day bash. pennington biomedical research center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. your kid, our cover! children?s char- acters, birthday entertainers, and live performances for all in attendance, plus a chance to appear in our magazine! coverkids.brparents.com dog adoption: looking fur love. whole foods from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. spon- sored by looking fur love. (
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) 218-0452 hopefest. hope ministries, win- bourne avenue, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
free
community event for the whole family in- cluding food, games, and informational activities hosted by community partners. (
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) 355-0702 ligo science saturday: shock! the laser interferometer gravitational wave observatory, livingston, is open to the public for
free
from 1-5 p.m. ev- ery science saturday visitor will have the opportunity to take a tour of the facility and talk to a ligo scientist or science specialist. in addition, visitors can explore and interact with over 40 ligo science concept exhibits. (
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) 686-3173 lsu camd open house. lsu cen- ter for advanced microstructures and devices, 6980 jefferson highway, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
free
open house with hands-on science demonstrations, tour of the laboratory, and activities for all ages. camd.lsu.edu lsu vs. southern miss. tiger stadium. watch the tigers take on the golden eagles! lsusports.net make-and-take footprint trac- tor craft. donaldsonville and gon- zales libraries and on october 22 at the galvez and dutchtown libraries, all 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.
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open house and student horse show. brec?s farr park equestrian center from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. families and children of all ages will en- joy
free
activities including a petting zoo, concessions, games, prizes, barn tours, hay rides, and riding demonstrations. visitors are also invited to watch brec?s riding students compete in both english and western classes including equitation over fences, barrel races, and pole bend- ing. brec.
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