About Town for Sunday, June 24

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EBR LIBRARY

• EVENT: Anger Management Workshop.
• DATE: Sunday.
• TIME: 2 p.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd.
• FOR MORE INFO: [phone].
• DETAILS: David Earle, the author of “What To Do While You Count to Ten,” will host a workshop on anger management for parents and teens. The workshop is in association with Building Common Ground: Discussions of Community, Civility and Compassion.
• EVENT: “Dairy Science with Chuck Boeneke.”
• DATE: Monday.
• TIME: 10 a.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Greenwell Springs Regional Branch Library, 11300 Greenwell Springs Road.
• FOR MORE INFO: [phone].
• DETAILS: Chuck Boeneke, of the LSU Dairy Science Department, will discuss health and dairy with children who are 4 years old or older. Call to register.
• EVENT: Bingo.
• DATE: Monday.
• TIME: 10 a.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Carver Branch Library, 720 Terrace St.
• FOR MORE INFO: [phone].
• DETAILS: The bingo game will include prizes.
• EVENT: “Taekwondo Time!”
• DATE: Monday.
• TIME: 11 a.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Pride-Chaneyville Branch Library, 13600 Pride-Port Hudson Road.
• FOR MORE INFO: [phone].
• DETAILS: The students of the Taekwondo Academy of Central will demonstrate self-defense maneuvers. The finalé will be a student breaking a board with his hand. Call to register.
• EVENT: Steampunk box project.
• DATE: Monday.
• TIME: 2 p.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Baker Branch Library, 3501 Groom Road.
• FOR MORE INFO: [phone].
• DETAILS: Teens will get to turn Altoid tin boxes into steampunk boxes using decorations the library will provide. Teens can also bring their own items to decorate their boxes. Registration is required.
• EVENT: “Introduction to the Internet.”
• DATE: Tuesday.
• TIME: 10 a.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library, 9200 Bluebonnet Blvd.
• FOR MORE INFO: [phone].
• DETAILS: Learn the basics of navigating the Internet.
• EVENT: “Stinky Cheese Fun.”
• DATE: Tuesday.
• TIME: 10 a.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Scotlandville Branch Library, 7373 Scenic Highway.
• FOR MORE INFO: [phone].
• DETAILS: Chuck Boeneke of the LSU Dairy Science Department will present a movie on cheese making to children who are 5 to 11 years old. Children will also get to see a live demonstration and listen to “The Stinky Cheese Man” by Jon Scieszka.
• EVENT: “Night Scene.”
• DATE: Tuesday.
• TIME: 10:30 a.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library, 9200 Bluebonnet Blvd.
• FOR MORE INFO: [phone].
• DETAILS: Children age 5 or older are invited to create night-themed pictures after they listen to “In the Tall, Tall Grass” by Denise Fleming and see examples of night scenes by artists. Call to register.
• EVENT: Teen Digital Media Challenge.
• DATE: Tuesday (Pride-Chaneyville), Wednesday (Bluebonnet) and Thursday (Jones Creek).
• TIME: 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Pride-Chaneyville Branch Library, 13600 Pride-Port Hudson Road; East Baton Rouge Parish Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library, 9200 Bluebonnet Blvd.; and East Baton Rouge Parish Jones Creek Regional Branch Library, 6222 Jones Creek Road.
• FOR MORE INFO: [phone].
• DETAILS: Teens are invited to express themselves through the Teen Digital Media Challenge. Teens can record trills using GarageBand on the library’s iPads or create short films using the library’s Flip cameras during media lab hours. All submissions will go on YouTube, http://www.youtube.com/user/EBRPLTeens, July 16. Teens can then vote for the winner until July 23 with the winner being announced July 26. The winner will get an iPod Shuffle or a Flip camera.
• EVENT: “Make a Mural.”
• DATE: Tuesday.
• TIME: 2:30 p.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Greenwell Springs Regional Branch Library, 11300 Greenwell Springs Road.
• FOR MORE INFO: [phone].
• DETAILS: Teens will use markers, paint, colored pencils and more to create artwork. The library will display the artworks in the Teen Services Area. Registration is required.
• EVENT: “Introduction to Social Networking.”
• DATE: Wednesday.
• TIME: 1 p.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish River Center Branch Library, 120 St. Louis St.
• FOR MORE INFO: [phone].
• DETAILS: Patrons are invited to learn about Facebook, Twitter and Google +. An email address is required for each participant to take the course.
• EVENT: Independence Day mobile wreath project.
• DATE: Wednesday.
• TIME: 2 p.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Greenwell Springs Regional Branch Library, 11300 Greenwell Springs Road.
• FOR MORE INFO: [phone].
• DETAILS: Children who are 5 years old or older are invited to make and decorate a patriotic mobile. They will also get to listen to “Looking for Uncle Louis on the Fourth of July” by Kathy Whitehead.
• EVENT: “Rascally Raccoons.”
• DATE: Wednesday.
• TIME: 2:30 p.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Pride-Chaneyville Branch Library, 13600 Pride-Port Hudson Road.
• FOR MORE INFO: [phone].
• DETAILS: Children ages 5 to 9 are invited to listen to “Raccoons and Ripe Corn” by Jim Arnosky and create a raccoon.
• EVENT: “Intermediate Microsoft Word 2007.”
• DATE: Thursday.
• TIME: 10 a.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library, 9200 Bluebonnet Blvd.
• FOR MORE INFO: [phone].
• DETAILS: Learn to separate text into columns, create tables, modify tables and more.
• EVENT: “Introduction to the Online Catalog and Databases.”
• DATE: Thursday.
• TIME: 10 a.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Jones Creek Regional Branch Library, 6222 Jones Creek Road.
• FOR MORE INFO: [phone].
• DETAILS: Learn how to use the computer version of the library’s card catalog. Registration is required.
• EVENT: “Puzzle Challenge Showdown.”
• DATE: Thursday.
• TIME: 10 a.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Scotlandville Branch Library, 7373 Scenic Highway.
• FOR MORE INFO: [phone].
• DETAILS: Children ages 9 to 11 are invited to break into teams and challenge each other to complete puzzles faster than their opponents. Call to register.
• EVENT: Kool Smiles General Dentistry program for kids and parents.
• DATE: Thursday.
• TIME: 1 p.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Greenwell Springs Regional Branch Library, 11300 Greenwell Springs Road.
• FOR MORE INFO: [phone].
• DETAILS: Gwendolyn Battiste, a hygienist from Kool Smiles General Dentistry, will speak to children about dental hygiene. Call to register.
• EVENT: Teen Nite: It’s An American Thing — Patriotic Trivia.
• DATE: Thursday.
• TIME: 6:30 p.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Zachary Branch Library, 1900 Church St.
• FOR MORE INFO: [phone].
• DETAILS: Teens are invited to celebrate Independence Day with patriotic trivia and light snacks. Registration is required.
• EVENT: “The Return of Style.”
• DATE: Thursday.
• TIME: 7 p.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Jones Creek Regional Branch Library, 6222 Jones Creek Road.
• FOR MORE INFO: [phone].
• DETAILS: Irma Alexander, a Baton Rouge artist, will discuss changing trends in fashion and give advice on styles, colors, patterns and fits. Patrons will also get to see a fashion show featuring Alexander’s collection of clothes and jewelry.
• EVENT: “Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2007.”
• DATE: Saturday.
• TIME: 10 a.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library, 9200 Bluebonnet Blvd.
• FOR MORE INFO: [phone].
• DETAILS: Learn how to prepare slides for a presentation.
• EVENT: Louisiana Capital City Obedience Club program.
• DATE: Saturday.
• TIME: 10 a.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Jones Creek Regional Branch Library, 6222 Jones Creek Road.
• FOR MORE INFO: [phone].
• DETAILS: Members of the Louisiana Capital City Obedience Club and their canine friends will visit the library to give demonstrations. Members will also give tips on obedience, agility training and socialization. Call to register.
• EVENT: Photo Booth program.
• DATE: Saturday.
• TIME: 10 a.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Jones Creek Regional Branch Library, 6222 Jones Creek Road.
• FOR MORE INFO: [phone].
• DETAILS: Teens are invited to create their own props and pose for a picture in front of a backdrop. They will then get their picture emailed to them by the library.
• EVENT: “Dog Tales at the Library.”
• DATE: Saturday.
• TIME: 2:30 p.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Jones Creek Regional Branch Library, 6222 Jones Creek Road.
• FOR MORE INFO: [phone].
• DETAILS: Children ages 4 to 11 are invited to listen to “Chewy Louie” by Howie Schneider. They will also get to visit with the LSU Tiger Hats and therapy dogs. Call to register.
• EVENT: “Basic Drawing: Everyday Art.”
• DATE: Saturday.
• TIME: 3 p.m.
• PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Baker Branch Library, 3501 Groom Road.
• FOR MORE INFO: [phone].
• DETAILS: Children ages 7 to 11 are invited to learn how to draw realistic pictures and cartoon pictures. Registration is required.

WHOLE FOODS

• EVENT: Kid’s 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: [phone].
• DETAILS: Stephanie Riegel and Tracey Koch will conduct a Kid’s Dish cooking class for children ages 7 to 12. The class size is limited to 12.
• EVENT: All-American Burger Bash.
• DATE: Saturday.
• TIME: Noon to 2 p.m.
• PLACE: Whole Foods Market Baton Rouge, 7529 Corporate Blvd.
• FOR MORE INFO: [phone].
• DETAILS: Whole Foods will grill samplings of all the 4th of July essentials and will have patriotic trivia with the prize being an apple pie.

BRIDAL SOIREE

• EVENT: The Medical Spa of Baton Rouge’s Bridal Soiree.
• DATE: Thursday.
• TIME: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• PLACE: Medical Spa of Baton Rouge, Towne Center at Cedar Lodge.
• FOR MORE INFO: [phone] or visit MedicalSpaOfBatonRouge.com.
• DETAILS: The free event will feature wedding experts and vendors showcasing the latest wedding trends in beauty, fashion, flowers and menus. There will also be complimentary chair massages, minifacials, spa tours and health and beauty guidance. Call to RSVP.

WOMEN’S COUNCIL

• EVENT: Women’s Council of Greater Baton Rouge’s Silver Magnolia Tea.
• DATE: Friday.
• TIME: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• PLACE: American Red Cross headquarters, 4655 Sherwood Common Blvd.
• FOR MORE INFO: [phone] or [e-mail] for information or tickets
• DETAILS: The Women’s Council of Greater Baton Rouge will hold a tea in honor of this year’s Silver Magnolias, seven women who are older than 70 and have showed dedication and leadership in the Baton Rouge community. The Silver Magnolias for 2012 are Susan Dawson, Emma Harrison, Clarice Minor, Margaret Moore, Velma Moon, Joan Smith and Sarojini Welch. The celebration is open to the public. Cost is $15 per person. Seating is limited.

LA. DANCESPORT

• EVENT: 2012 USA Dance Gumbo DanceSport Championships.
• DATE: Friday through Sunday, July 1.
• TIME: Begins at noon Friday.
• PLACE: Crowne Plaza Hotel Baton Rouge, 4728 Constitution Ave.
• FOR MORE INFO: [phone] or visit http://www.gumboofballroom.org for information or tickets.
• DETAILS: The Gumbo DanceSport Championships is a ballroom competition that is sanctioned as a qualifying event for the National Championships sponsored by USA Dance. It is one of the premier ballroom competitions in the nation. The competition will start at noon Friday and will continue all day Saturday and Sunday morning. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door.

WALMART

• EVENT: Walmart’s 50th Anniversary Celebration.
• DATE: Friday.
• TIME: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• PLACE: Walmart, 10606 N. Mall Drive, off of Siegen Lane.
• DETAILS: Walmart will celebrate its 50th anniversary with complimentary food, drinks and entertainment. Entertainment will include a fashion show at 1 p.m., karaoke at 1:30 p.m. and more. The celebration will also have health screenings like blood pressure and BMI, cancer screenings, a presentation on safety awareness by the Constable’s Office, a presentation on hurricane awareness by Homeland Security and more. Mayor Kip Holden will attend along with Steve Young from the Sheriff’s Office and Ena Warner, who will give the community presentations.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

• EVENT: Pointe Coupee Parish Historical Society’s Last Friday Louisiana Film Series.
• DATE: Friday.
• TIME: 7 p.m.
• PLACE: 500 West Main St., New Roads.
• FOR MORE INFO: http://www.pointecoupeehistoricalsociety.org.
• DETAILS: The Pointe Coupe e Historical Society will present “The Long Hot Summer,” a 1958 movie starring Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, as part of its Last Friday Louisiana Film Series. The series highlights movies made in Louisiana about Louisiana. The movies show every last Friday of the month and are free. Popcorn and soft drinks are available.

GARDEN FEST

• EVENT: Garden Fest at Burden Center.
• DATE: Saturday.
• TIME: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• PLACE: LSU AgCenter Burden Center, 4560 Essen Lane.
• FOR MORE INFO: [phone].
• DETAILS: The Garden Fest will include plot tours, food sampling, a bloody mary contest from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., a plant clinic and music. Participants will go on a hayride through the center’s research area to hear about research on tomatoes, watermelons, peppers, cover crops and fruit crops. Other garden tours will be the All-America Selections garden tour and the children’s garden tour. The Louisiana Culinary Institute and the East Baton Rouge Parish Extension office will offer samples of dishes made with vegetables from the Burden Center. Participants will also get to eat omelettes from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. The Baton Rouge Music Studios and Visit Baton Rouge will provide music. Admission is $5 per person.

MATURE WOMAN NOW

• EVENT: Casting call/model search for The Evolution of the Mature Woman Fashion Show and Magnolia Wives Soap Opera.
• DATE: Saturday.
• TIME: 4:30 p.m.
• PLACE: Cortana Mall, near Salon Zoe, 9401 Cortana Place
• FOR MORE INFO: http://www.MatureWomanNow.com.
• DETAILS: Mature Woman Now and Serenity’s Closet is looking for men and women who range from petite to plus size to be a part of its fashion show and soap opera. The cost to register is $20. A portion of the proceeds will go to breast cancer awareness.

CITY OF WALKER

• EVENT: City of Walker’s CityFest, an old-fashioned Independence Day festival.
• DATE: Saturday.
• TIME: 2 p.m.
• PLACE: Sidney Hutchinson Park, 13750 Ball Park Road, Walker.
• FOR MORE INFO: http://www.cityfest.walker.la.us.
• DETAILS: The festival will celebrate Independence Day with live music, water slides, tethered hot air balloon rides, a display of historical military memorabilia, train rides, a craft fair, fireworks and more. A Taste of Walker will feature samples of favorite Livingston Parish eateries like Rotolo’s, Don’s Seafood, LaFleur’s Jr., Garcia’s Taco & Grill and more. The craft fair will start at 2 p.m., and the rest of the activities will begin at 4 p.m. Families are invited to tailgate, but alcohol is not allowed.

HUMAN RELATIONS

• EVENT: Louisiana and the Baton Rouge Council on Human Relations joint meeting.
• DATE: Saturday.
• TIME: 10 a.m.
• PLACE: Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, 9700 Scenic Highway.
• FOR MORE INFO: [phone] or [phone].
• DETAILS: The councils will hold their annual joint meeting where the highlight will be a forum on “Bullying: What Is the Answer?” Panelists will come from the state Department of Education, the Louisiana Legislature, the East Baton Rouge Parish school system and law enforcement. Community and religious leaders, students and parents will also serve as panelists. The meeting will also have a display of students’ artwork on bullying and some light refreshments.

10/31 CONSORTIUM

• EVENT: Registration now open for the 10/31 Consortium 2012 Halloween Parade.
• FOR MORE INFO: http://www.1031Consortium.com for information, to join 10/31 Consortium or to register for the parade
• DETAILS: 10/31 Consortium, a group of Halloween enthusiasts who organize events to raise funds for Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital, the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank and the Baton Rouge Big Buddy Program, is now accepting registration forms for its 2012 Baton Rouge Halloween Parade. Registration is open to 10/31 Consortium members only. The fees are $631 for a personal float, $1,031 for a commercial/advertising float, $231 for a specialty vehicle, $5.31 per person for a walking group and $50.31 for a support vehicle in a walking group. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

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