Garden event of the week: Writer Charlotte Seidenberg, author of
“The New Orleans Garden:
Gardening in the Gulf South” and “The Wildlife Garden: Planning Backyard
Habitats,” will lead a presentation July 20 on ways to
attract birds, butterflies and other
wildlife to your landscape. When: 10:30 a.m. at Longue Vue House and
Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road. Admission: $3 for Longue Vue members; $8 for
non-members. More information: contact Hilairie Schackai, 504.293.4726.
Other upcoming events:
Growing Gardeners, Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m., New Orleans Botanical Garden, City Park
For
children ages 6 to 9, this program teaches pint-sized gardeners about
plants, food and ecosystems. Classes are offered two Saturdays each
month. Cost: $15 per class or $12 each for those who register for six
classes. Reservations are not required but encouraged. More information:
504.483.9470 or email nobgeducation@nocp.org.
Ancient live oak tour, Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m., City Park
Botanical
Garden Education Director Susan Capley will lead a tour of the oldest
live oak trees in City Park. The tour is open only to Friends of City
Park members. For information on the group and registration for the
event, call 504.483.9376 or email cdupelchain@friendsofcitypark.com.
Moonlight hike, Sunday, July 21, 8 p.m., Northlake Nature Center, 23135 U.S. 190 East, Mandeville, 985.626.1238
Guides
will lead a one-mile, moonlight stroll through the nature center with a
stop at the interpretative centers for observation. Bring your own
flashlights. Space is limited. Reservations required. Families welcome.
Admission: free for Northlake Nature Center members; $5 for non-members.
Details: 985.626.1238 or email Rue@northlakenature.org.
Preservation Resource Center’s Renovators Happy Hour, July 25, 5:30 to 7 p.m., 822 N. Alexander St.
Visit
a Victorian-gothic centerhall home in the process of renovation.
Extensive repairs include replacing floor joists. Light refreshments
provided. Cash bar. Admission: $10 for the public; free for PRC members.
More information: email sblaum@prcno.org or call 504.636.3399.
Looking ahead
Cool Down Block Party, July 26, 5 to 9 p.m., 4100 and 4200 blocks of Magazine Street
Shops,
restaurants and galleries in the 4100 and 4200 blocks of Magazine
street will stay open late, serving refreshments and frozen treats,
hosting trunk shows, special exhibits and promotions. Most of the stores
also will have live music.
Chill out with Old Algiers Main Street, July 27, 7 to 10 p.m., NOMTOC headquarters, 1905 Newton St.
The
Old Algiers Main Street Corp. hosts a summer membership party with
food, drinks and a performance by the Royal Players Brass Band. The $35
tickets include a one-year membership to Old Algiers Main Street. More
information: 504.529.4341.
Arts Market of New Orleans, July 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Palmer Park
Local
arts and crafts market, featuring paintings, photography, ceramics,
glass pieces, jewelry, handmade clothing, soap, candles and other items.
More than 50 artists participate. Details:
www.artscouncilofneworleans.org.
Bicycling the back trails, July 31, 6:15 p.m., Northlake Nature Center, 23135 U.S. 190 East, Mandeville, 985.626.1238
David
Moeller, owner of the Bike Path, will share tips on trail riding and
guide a cycle tour of the back trails of Northlake Nature Center.
Helmets required. Mountain bike or wide tires recommended. Reservations
required. Admission: Northlake Nature Center members, free; non-members,
$5. Details: 985.626.1238 or email Rue@northlakenature.org.
First-time homebuyer class, Sept. 9-12, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Preservation Resource Center, 923 Tchoupitoulas St
This
accredited, 12-hour training course helps prospective buyers become
prepared for homeownership and provides certificate of eligibility for
soft-second mortgages. Registration is required at least two weeks prior
to class. Admission: $75 per individual, $90 per household. More
information: mmiller@prcno.org, sblaum@prcno.org,
giazzlyn.brumfield@asifcu.com or 504.581.7032.
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