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compassion learn how to turn plastic bags into plastic yarn, and crochet a sleeping mat for the homeless on thursday, january
5 from 10 a.m.-noon at the jones creek regional library. these lightweight, weather resistant mats are easy to make with no crochet skills at all! ? (225) 756-1180 see brené brown
live grow / a l l g r o w n u p brené brown, renowned author of gifts of imper - fection , daring greatly , and rising strong , will be speaking at st. james episcopal church on tuesday, january 10 at 7 p.m. to benefit louisiana flood recovery efforts. brené brown is a research professor at the university of houston in the gradu- ate college of social work. she has spent the past 15 years studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy, and her ted talks on shame and vulnerability have garnered over 23 million views. baton rouge is proud to be hosting such a respected and loved expert. ? stjamesbr.org a few good men see the riveting broadway hit about the trial of two marines charged for complicity in the death of a fellow marine at guantanamo bay from january 20-february 5 at theatre baton rouge. the navy lawyer, a callow young man more interested in softball games than the case, ex- pects a plea bargain and a cover up of what really happened. prodded by a female member of his defense team, the lawyer eventually makes a valiant effort to defend his clients and, in so doing, puts the military mentality and the marine code of honor on trial. ? theatrebr.org mindful crafts & meditation visit eden park library on wednesday, january 4 at 5:30 p.m. for a craft that increases awareness, inner peace, and mindfulness. whether it be through mandalas, prayer flags, or aromatherapy, each activity is followed by tips for stress relief and movement or stretches from yoga. all levels of fitness can participate. ? ebrpl.com adult astronomy courses attend an adult-oriented interactive class that teaches the basics of unaided, binocular, and telescope viewing on saturdays throughout the month of january at brec?s highland road park observatory. learn about the telescope on january 7, the binocular on january 14, and the unaided eye on january 21 from 3-7 p.m. ? webtrac.brec.org 28 brparents.com | january 2017
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