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connect communit y catch a flick at audubon
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pack your blanket, grab some popcorn and head to the audubon
zoo
for its seventh season of dinner and a
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vie. this month?s movies are captain marvel on
july
12 and how to train your dragon: the hidden world on
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26. gates open at 6 p.m., and the movie starts after 8 p.m. tickets are $6 online or $8 at the gate, and moviegoers can add admission to the cool
zoo
splash park for $7 more. pack your own picnic or buy dinner onsite. in addition to music, games and activities with prizes, series sponsor swedish fish candy will have free samples. ? audubonnatureinstitute.org/
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vie ochsner making sure meds avail able when needed a sniffle is a frequent annoyance often treated with over-the-counter drugs, but when an illness is more serious and requires an antibiotic, the availability and cost matters. ochsner health system and partners have formed civica rx, a not-for-profit generic drug company, to address chronic medicine shortages and high prices. civica will first manufacture essential antibiotics for its member health systems, including ochsner. civica has pledged to deliver 14 essential generic medicines this year. rev those engines at indoor car show car aficionados of all ages will ?vroom vroom? with delight at the first ever indoor car show at raising cane?s river center on saturday,
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13. vehicles of all types will be competing for 65 custom trophies in 21 different categories. what makes this even more exciting is that tom smith from misfit garage will be on hand as a celebrity guest, and dj get low will be available to provide music throughout the event. attendees can even pose for free souvenir caricatures while gawking at the incredible vehicles. entry costs $12 for adults and $5 for kids ages 3-12. ? raisingcanesrivercenter.com zappo?s to test single shoe sales the best things in life may come in pairs, but sometimes people with
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disabilities have two differently sized feet or only one foot. after customer feedback and overwhelming response to a survey, the online shoe retailer zappo?s is planning to launch a test selling single shoes or pairs of shoes in two different sizes on its website. the shopping experience is expected to launch later this year, and interested customers can email zasingleshoes@ zappos.com to receive updates on the test launch. staying safe in the sun knowing how to protect our mini sun worshippers? skin seems simple enough, but choosing the right sunscreen can be tricky. ?sunscreens work by one of two ways, a chemical reaction or a
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blocker,? says dr. trent massengale of atlas dermatology. ?generally speaking,
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blockers are the recommended choice for children.?
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sunblocks, such as zinc or titanium, provide coverage for both uva and uvb radiation, are more stable in heat, and are better for sensitive skin. ?remember that sunscreen is just a small part of protecting your child this summer,? dr. massengale says. limit outdoor activity between 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; wear protective clothes, hats and sunglasses; and seek shade when possible. 1 6 b r p a r e n t s . c o m | j u l y 2 0 1 9
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