About Town for July 8, 2012

FHL

EVENT: Foundation for Historical Louisiana’s Louisiana Lagniappe Summer Camp.

DATE: Monday through Friday.

TIME: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

PLACE: Old Governor’s Mansion, 502 North Blvd.

FOR MORE INFO: To register or for more information, call (225) 387-2464 or visit http://www.fhl.org.

DETAILS: Children ages 6 to 10 are invited to the camp where they will celebrate Mardi Gras in July, build musical instruments, make pecan ice cream and explore downtown Baton Rouge during a scavenger hunt. Cost is $130 per week for FHL members or $165 per week for nonmembers. The camp will charge an additional $15 for each early drop-off (7:30 a.m.) and late pickup (5:30 p.m.) of a child.

EBR LIBRARY

EVENT: Harvey Rabbit and Friends.

DATE: Monday (Scotlandville and Pride-Chaneyville) and Tuesday (Main).

TIME: 10 a.m. (Scotlandville) and 2:30 p.m. (Pride-Chaneyville and Main).

PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Scotlandville Branch Library, 7373 Scenic Highway; East Baton Rouge Parish Pride-Chaneyville Branch Library, 13600 Pride-Port Hudson Road; and East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd.

FOR MORE INFO: (225) 354-7560 for Scotlandville, (225) 658-1550 for Pride-Chaneyville and (225) 231-3760 for Main.

DETAILS: Patrons can enjoy live action, puppetry, music and more with Harvey Rabbit, Cecil the Orangutan, Miss Laura and Mr. Tim. Registration is required.

EVENT: “Lucky Lacowski’s Really Big Dream” performance.

DATE: Monday (Delmont Gardens), Tuesday (Greenwell Springs and Central) and Wednesday (River Center and Pride-Chaneyville).

TIME: 10 a.m. (Delmont Gardens and River Center), 10:30 a.m. (Greenwell Springs) and 2 p.m. (Central and Pride-Chaneyville)

PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Delmont Gardens, 3351 Lorraine St.; East Baton Rouge Parish Greenwell Springs Regional Branch Library, 11300 Greenwell Springs Road; East Baton Rouge Parish Central Branch Library, 11260 Joor Road; East Baton Rouge Parish River Center Branch Library, 120 St. Louis St.; and East Baton Rouge Parish Pride-Chaneyville Branch Library, 13600 Pride-Port Hudson Road.

FOR MORE INFO: (225) 354-7050 for Delmont Gardens, (225) 274-4450 for Greenwell Springs, (225) 262-2650 for Central, (225) 389-4967 for River Center and (225) 658-1550 for Pride-Chaneyville. For information on Playmakers of Baton Rouge, visit http://www.playmakers.net.

DETAILS: Playmakers of Baton Rouge will present “Lucky Lacowski’s Really Big Dream,” a play about an unlucky guy named Luke Lacowski who locks himself in his room with a pile of books and has an adventurous night with Hip Hop Dream Cloud. Call to register.

EVENT: Kool Smiles general dentistry for kids and parents.

• DATE: Monday.
• TIME: 10:30 a.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Greenwell Springs Regional Branch Library, 11300 Greenwell Springs Road.
• FOR MORE INFO: (225) 274-4460.
• DETAILS: Gwendolyn Battiste, a hygienist from Kool Smiles, will speak about keeping teeth healthy and clean. Call to register.

• EVENT: Steampunk box project.
• DATE: Monday.
• TIME: 2 p.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library, 9200 Bluebonnet Blvd.
• FOR MORE INFO: (225) 763-2260.
• DETAILS: Teens can turn Altoid tin boxes into steampunk boxes to store tiny treasures. The library will provide the decorations, but teens can also bring their own decorations. Registration is required.

• EVENT: “Draw Something.”
• DATE: Monday.
• TIME: 2:30 p.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Greenwell Springs Regional Branch Library, 11300 Greenwell Springs Road.
• FOR MORE INFO: (225) 274-4470.
• DETAILS: Teams of teens will have one minute to draw an object for their fellow team members to guess. The team that guesses correctly the most will win small prizes. Call to register.

• EVENT: Spooky skull jewelry project.
• DATE: Monday (Baker) and Wednesday (Main).
• TIME: 2:30 p.m. (Monday) and 2 p.m. (Wednesday).
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Baker Branch Library, 3501 Groom Road; and East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd.
• FOR MORE INFO: To register or for more information, call (225) 778-5960 for Baker or (225) 231-3760 for Main.
• DETAILS: Teens can make spooky skull jewelry using white clay and markers. Registration is required.

• EVENT: “Computers without Fear.”
• DATE: Tuesday.
• TIME: 10 a.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library, 9200 Bluebonnet Blvd.
• FOR MORE INFO: (225) 763-2250.
• DETAILS: Learn the basics of computers.

• EVENT: “Fire Prevention Fun!”
• DATE: Tuesday.
• TIME: 10:30 a.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Scotlandville Branch Library, 7373 Scenic Highway.
• FOR MORE INFO: (225) 354-7560.
• DETAILS: David Sevier and his robot partner, Patches, will share fire safety tips. Patrons will also get to see a fire truck from the Baton Rouge Fire Department. Group registration is required.

• EVENT: “Crocheting with Plarn.”
• DATE: Tuesday.
• TIME: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd.
• FOR MORE INFO: (225) 231-3770.
• DETAILS: Learn how to make plarn out of plastic grocery bags and then crochet the plarn into a bag or a candy dish. Registration is required.

• EVENT: Teen Digital Media Challenge.
• DATE: Tuesday (Eden Park) and Wednesday (Baker).
• TIME: 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Eden Park Branch Library, 5131 Greenwell Springs Road; and East Baton Rouge Parish Baker Branch Library, 3501 Groom Road
• FOR MORE INFO: (225) 231-3770.
• DETAILS: Teens are invited to the lab to record trills using the library’s iPads or create short films using the library Flip cameras and enter them into the Teen Digital Media Challenge. Submissions will be uploaded to YouTube, http://www.youtube.com/user/EBRPLTeens on July 16. Teens can then vote for the winner until July 23. The winner will be announced July 26. Winners will get an iPod Shuffle or a Flip camera. Teens should bring their flash drives to the lab.

• EVENT: “There’s No Place Like Outer Space.”
• DATE: Tuesday (Delmont Gardens) and Thursday (Baker).
• TIME: 2 p.m. (Tuesday) and 2:30 p.m. (Thursday).
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Delmont Gardens Branch Library, 3351 Lorraine St.; and East Baton Rouge Parish Baker Branch Library, 3501 Groom Road.
• FOR MORE INFO: (225) 354-7050 for Delmont Gardens and (225) 778-5960 for Baker.
• DETAILS: Staff from the Highland Road Park Observatory will present space displays and science demonstrations for children ages 8 to 11. They will also talk about sun viewing safety, skygazing for children, “ham” radios and meteors.

• EVENT: Scratch board CD art project.
• DATE: Tuesday.
• TIME: 2 p.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Zachary Branch Library, 1900 Church St.
• FOR MORE INFO: (225) 658-1870.
• DETAILS: Teens can make scratch board art using recycled CDs. The library will provide all of the supplies. Call to register.

• EVENT: Tiger nails project.
• DATE: Tuesday.
• TIME: 2:30 p.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Greenwell Springs Regional Branch Library, 11300 Greenwell Springs Road.
• FOR MORE INFO: (225) 274-4470.
• DETAILS: Teens are invited to learn how to paint tiger stripes on their fingernails. Call to register.

• EVENT: Bouncy ball project.
• DATE: Tuesday.
• TIME: 2:30 p.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Jones Creek Regional Branch Library, 6222 Jones Creek Road.
• FOR MORE INFO: (225) 756-1170.
• DETAILS: Patrons can make their own bouncy balls using household items. Call to register.

• EVENT: “Computers Without Fear.”
• DATE: Tuesday.
• TIME: 3:30 p.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish River Center Branch Library, 120 St. Louis St.
• FOR MORE INFO: (225) 389-4967.
• DETAILS: Learn the basics of the computer.

• EVENT: E-book Workshop.
• DATE: Wednesday.
• TIME: 10 a.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Jones Creek Regional Branch Library, 6222 Jones Creek Road.
• FOR MORE INFO: (225) 756-1150.
• DETAILS: Patrons can learn how to download e-books and audiobooks. Patrons should bring their laptops, e-readers, iPads, smart phones or mp3 players for the workshop.

• EVENT: “Introduction to Publisher.”
• DATE: Wednesday.
• TIME: 10:30 a.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Eden Park Branch Library, 5131 Greenwell Springs Road.
• FOR MORE INFO: (225) 231-3250.
• DETAILS: Learn how to make flyers, calendars and cards with graphics. Call to register.

• EVENT: Tri-Parish Ballet’s “Sleeping Beauty” performances.
• DATE: Wednesday (Carver) and Thursday (River Center and Eden Park).
• TIME: 10:30 a.m. (Carver), 10 a.m. (River Center) and 1 p.m. (Eden Park).
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Carver Branch Library, 720 Terrace St.; East Baton Rouge Parish River Center Branch Library, 120 St. Louis St.; and East Baton Rouge Parish Eden Park Branch Library, 5131 Greenwell Springs Road.
• FOR MORE INFO: (225) 389-7450 for Carver, (225) 389-4967 for River Center and (225) 231-3250 for Eden Park.
• DETAILS: The young dancers from the Tri-Parish Ballet will perform “Sleeping Beauty” for children age 3 and older. The Tri-Parish Ballet includes dancers from East Baton Rouge, Livingston and Ascension parishes.

• EVENT: “Introduction of Microsoft Word 2007.”
• DATE: Thursday.
• TIME: 10 a.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library, 9200 Bluebonnet Blvd.
• FOR MORE INFO: (225) 763-2250.
• DETAILS: Learn how to create and edit documents.

• EVENT: “The Wartville Wizard” performance.
• DATE: Thursday.
• TIME: 10 a.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Scotlandville Branch Library, 7373 Scenic Highway.
• FOR MORE INFO: (225) 354-7560.
• DETAILS: The Baton Rouge Garden Club will perform “The Wartville Wizard,” a play about keeping the environment clean and green for the future. The play is for all ages. Registration is required.

• EVENT: “Introduction to PowerPoint.”
• DATE: Thursday.
• TIME: 1 p.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Scotlandville Branch Library, 7373 Scenic Highway.
• FOR MORE INFO: (225) 354-7550.
• DETAILS: Learn how to prepare slides for a computer presentation.

• EVENT: “A Visit from the Past.”
• DATE: Thursday.
• TIME: 1 p.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Pride-Chaneyville Branch Library, 13600 Pride-Port Hudson Road.
• FOR MORE INFO: (225) 658-1550.
• DETAILS: John O’Neil, an interpretive ranger from the Centenary State Historic Site, will present two programs, “Toys and Games from the Past” and “Civil War Medicine.” Both programs will have hands-on involvement and audience participation. Registration is required.

• EVENT: Teen memory box project.
• DATE: Thursday.
• TIME: 2 p.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd.
• FOR MORE INFO: (225) 231-3760.
• DETAILS: Teens can paint and decorate recycled wooden cigar boxes to turn them into personalized keepsakes.

• EVENT: Cherry blossom art project.
• DATE: Thursday.
• TIME: 2:30 p.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Jones Creek Regional Branch Library, 6222 Jones Creek Road.
• FOR MORE INFO: (225) 756-1170.
• DETAILS: Patrons can make their own cherry blossom art using soda bottles. Call to register.

• EVENT: “It’s Old School Night.”
• DATE: Thursday.
• TIME: 6:30 p.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Zachary Branch Library, 1900 Church St.
• FOR MORE INFO: (225) 658-1870.
• DETAILS: Teens are invited to dress up in clothes from their favorite past period, play games, eat popcorn and drink lemonade. The library will also have classic music playing like the Beatles.

• EVENT: “Introduction to the Internet.”
• DATE: Saturday.
• TIME: 10 a.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Jones Creek Regional Branch Library, 6222 Jones Creek Road.
• FOR MORE INFO: (225) 756-1150.
• DETAILS: Learn how to navigate and browse the Internet.

• EVENT: Bastille Day Celebration.
• DATE: Saturday.
• TIME: 10 a.m. to noon.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Zachary Branch Library, 1900 Church St.
• FOR MORE INFO: (225) 658-1840.
• DETAILS: The library will celebrate Bastille Day with French music and culture. French band Chere Mon will perform.

• EVENT: “Dog Days of Summer.”
• DATE: Saturday.
• TIME: 10 a.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Scotlandville Branch Library, 7373 Scenic Highway.
• FOR MORE INFO: (225) 354-7560.
• DETAILS: Members of the Louisiana Capital City Obedience Club and their canine friends will demonstrate obedience, agility training and socialization. Registration is required.

• EVENT: “Summer Chess.”
• DATE: Saturday.
• TIME: 10 a.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd.
• FOR MORE INFO: (225) 231-3760.
• DETAILS: The library will host chess classes for beginners and intermediate players age 9 and older. Volunteers from the Chess Club will teach. The library will host a novice chess tournament Aug. 4. Registration is required.

• EVENT: Teen Bastille Day party.
• DATE: Saturday.
• TIME: 2 p.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish River Center Branch Library, 120 St. Louis St.
• FOR MORE INFO: (225) 389-4959.
• DETAILS: The library will honor Louisiana’s French roots by celebrating France’s national holiday, Bastille Day. Patrons can listen to French music and make berets out of felt. Boys can draw on a French mustache, and girls can dress up as can-can girls. The celebration will also include French-themed refreshments. Call to register.

• EVENT: Louisiana Vintage Dancers performance.
• DATE: Saturday.
• TIME: 2 p.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Jones Creek Regional Branch Library, 6222 Jones Creek Road.
• FOR MORE INFO: (225) 756-1150.
• DETAILS: The Louisiana Vintage Dancers, a group of dancers who wear period costumes and dance waltzes, polkas, reels and quadrilles to the music of fiddles, banjos and guitars, will perform. Audience members are welcome to join the dancers and learn the steps.

• EVENT: GED Prep Class for Adults.
• DATE: Saturday.
• TIME: 3 p.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Greenwell Springs Regional Branch Library, 11300 Greenwell Springs Road.
• FOR MORE INFO: (225) 274-4440.
• DETAILS: Doris Grimes, a certified adult educator, will help adults prepare for the GED on the second Saturday of every month. She will also give a practice GED at the classes. Registration is required.

LA. YOUTH FOOTBALL

• EVENT: Louisiana Youth Football’s mandatory 2012 preseason meeting.
• DATE: Wednesday.
• TIME: 6:30 p.m.
• PLACE: Independence Park Recreation Center, 7500 Independence Blvd.
• FOR MORE INFO: http://www.LouisianaYouthFootball.com or Info@LouisianaYouthFootball.com.
• DETAILS: All interested teams who wish to participate in the summer 2012 football season must have a representative or coach attend the preseason meeting, which will be the only preseason meeting.

WHOLE FOODS

• EVENT: Kids Dish Cooking Class.
• DATE: Wednesday.
• TIME: 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• PLACE: Whole Foods Market Baton Rouge, 7529 Corporate Blvd.
• FOR MORE INFO: (225) 218-0452.
• DETAILS: Stephanie Riegel and Tracey Koch will conduct a cooking class for children ages 7 to 12. The class is limited to 12 students. Cost is $10 per child. For reservations, call the front desk.

• EVENT: Cherry Fest!
• DATE: Friday to Sunday, July 15.
• TIME: Noon to 5 p.m.
• PLACE: Whole Foods Market Baton Rouge, 7529 Corporate Blvd.
• FOR MORE INFO: (225) 218-0452.
• DETAILS: Each department will have free live demonstrations and samples featuring cherries.

• EVENT: Whole Foods Market Wine Club.
• DATE: Saturday.
• TIME: 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• PLACE: Whole Foods Market Baton Rouge, 7529 Corporate Blvd.
• FOR MORE INFO: (225) 218-0452.
• DETAILS: A wine specialist will pair several wines with artisan cheeses. The specialist will also offer suggestions for other pairings. The club is limited to 25 participants. Cost is $10 per person. For reservations, call the front desk.

BR ORCHID SOCIETY

• EVENT: Baton Rouge Orchid Society’s Show and Sale.
• DATE: Saturday and Sunday, July 15.
• TIME: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
• PLACE: Baton Rouge Garden Center, 7950 Independence Blvd.
• FOR MORE INFO: http://www.batonrougeorchidsociety.org.
• DETAILS: The Baton Rouge Orchid Society’s event will include orchid displays and exhibits by vendors. The society is open to anyone interested in learning about orchids and how to grow them in Baton Rouge’s climate.

KIWANIS OF PC

• EVENT: Kiwanis of Pointe Coupee’s Bar-B-Q Chicken Dinner Fundraiser.
• DATE: Sunday, July 15.
• TIME: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• PLACE: St. Mary Kiwanis Park, across from St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 348 W. Main St., New Roads.
• FOR MORE INFO: (225) 718-1319 or (225) 638-3998 for information or to purchase tickets.
• DETAILS: The Kiwanis of Pointe Coupee will host its annual “Winner, Winner, Bar-B-Q Chicken Dinner.” Dinners will consist of barbecue chicken, baked beans, coleslaw and a roll. The cost is $8 per dinner ticket.</