family

Tuesday 31

Homework tutoring. Various library locations, 838-1109 www.jefferson.lib.la.us — All open Jefferson Parish Library locations offer daily live tutoring via the Internet for students in grades 4-12 and those in introductory college courses. 1 p.m. 9 p.m. daily.

Saturday 4

Media & Kids Workshop. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., 838-1100; www.jefferson.lib.la.us — Tulane-Lakeside Hospital presents a workshop for parents on ÒMedia and It's Impact on ChildrenÓ led by Dr. Michael Kiernan. Kids' activities provided. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

irwin Royes. Children's Castle, 501 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 468-7231 — The magician performs. Tickets $3.50. 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

JunioR ranger Day. Fairview-Riverside State Park, near Madisonville in St. Tammany Parish, (985) 792-4652 or (888) 677-3247 — The Interpretive Ranger holds a Junior Ranger nature program for scout troops to earn badges and become official Junior Rangers. An adult must accompany each troop. Pre-registration required. Free with $1 park admission. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

events

Tuesday 31

Baton Rouge Levee Rally. www.citizensfor1greaterne-worleans.com — Citizens for 1 Greater New Orleans seek Southeast Louisiana residents to travel to Baton Rouge on Feb. 6 for a rally in support of levee-board consolidation and reform. Online pre-registration required. Packet and bus ticket pick-up is on Thursday between 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4 p.m.- 7 p.m. at St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church (1545 State St.) Bring bag lunch and drinks. Wear red, white or black clothing. Bus transportation $10. 9:30 a.m. sharp (buses depart for rally) to 3 p.m. (buses return) on Monday, Feb. 6.

Uptown farmers market. Uptown Square, 200 Broadway St.; www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org — Weekly Crescent City Farmers Market. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Small Business Roundtable. The Savvy Gourmet, 4519 Magazine St., 895-2665; www.savvygourmet.com — Open meeting led by Anthony Patton, chair of Mayor Nagin's Rebuild New Orleans Commission. Food available. BYOB. 6:30 p.m.

Magician's night. Oswald's, A Speakeasy, 1331 Decatur St., 218-5953 — Harry Anderson hosts local magicians weekly. Free admission. 8 p.m. Wednesday 1 Book sale. Latter Library, 5120 St. Charles Ave., 931-5060; www.nutrias.org — Friends of the New Orleans Public Library hosts its weekly benefit book sale. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

yoga & Pilates Classes. The Big Top, 1638 Clio St., 569-2700; www.3rcp.com — Jennifer Pearl teaches yoga and Pilates weekly. Call 258-5724 for details. 5:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Monday.

Trailer Home Maintenance Lecture. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Blvd., 838-1100 — LSU's AgCenter discusses the home trailer's waste drainage and water system, how to winterize the trailer, use liquid petroleum, and care for and maintain the appliances. Free admission. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Swing dance class. Tulane University, Reily Center, 314-2079; mariley@tulane.edu or www.hopswingjump.com — Hop Swing and A Jump and Michelle Riley present a free beginner swing dance class. Register three days prior to class. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

OSWALD'S TOWN HALL MEETING. Oswald's Speakeasy, 1331 Decatur St., 218-5954 — Weekly meeting for residents and business owners in the French Quarter and surrounding areas. 8 p.m.

Thursday 2

Dragon Cafe. St. George's Episcopal Church, 4600 St. Charles Ave., 899-2811 — The Dragon Café in St. George's serves free meals to those in need. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday-Friday. Wi-Fi Internet access available. Volunteers needed for meal preparation and cleaning. Call Fr. Christopher McLaren for details.

Post-Katrina Conversation series. Loyola University, Monroe Hall, Nunemaker Auditorium, 6363 St. Charles Ave., 865-3244; http://cas.loyno.edu — Loyola's College of Arts & Sciences Faculty Forum and the First-Year Experience host a panel called "The Media and Katrina: What Went Right? What Went Wrong?" Visit Web site for panelists and details. Free admission. 7 p.m.

Friday 3

Women & Heart Health Symposium. East Jefferson General Hospital, 4200 Houma Blvd., Metairie, 456-5000; www.eastjeffhospital.org — The hospital presents a symposium on women and cardiovascular disease. Health screenings available. Registration required. Wear red. Free admission. 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Katrina Lecture series. Tulane Law School, Weinmann Hall, Room 110; ohouck@law.tulane.edu — Tulane University Law School hosts a lecture called ÒNew Orleans and Its People: Then, Now and Tomorrow?Ó Free admission. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

free wine tasting. Sip Wine, 3119 Magazine St., 894-7071 — Sip Wine hosts its free, weekly wine tasting. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Restorative yoga. Tapas Yoga and Movement Studio, Chastant St., Metairie, 256-5255; www.tapasyoga.net — Tracey Watts leads a deep-relaxation yoga class. Admission by donation. 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

saturday 4

Williams Research center Symposium. Canal Place, Wyndham Hotel, Grand Ballroom, 12th floor, 333 Canal St., 523-4662; www.hnoc.org — The Historic New Orleans Collection hosts a symposium on the history of St. Domingue (Haiti) and its ties to Louisiana, featuring expert speakers. Register online or at door. Tickets $50 general admission, $35 students. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Gretna Farmer's market. Huey P. Long Avenue, between Third and Fourth streets, Gretna, 362-8661 — The weekly rain-or-shine Gretna Farmer's Market features more than 30 vendors offering a wide range of fruits and vegetables, meats and flowers. Music and food available. Free admission. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

income-Tax filing assistance. Tulane University Law School, Room 110, 6329 Freret St., 862-3518; www.law.tulane.edu — Tulane law students offer free weekly assistance with income-tax filing for those who qualify through April 15 (except Feb. 25). 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Kenilworth Planning meeting. St. Maria Goretti Parish Center, Morrison Road & Crowder Boulevard, 310-2622 — The Kenilworth Civic & Improvement Association holds a meeting for neighborhood residents to begin planning for redevelopment. Councilwoman Cynthia Hedge-Morrell will attend. 11 a.m.

magazine Street Art Market. Whole Foods front patio, 5600 Magazine St., 258-5440 — Local artist market features paintings, jewelry, glasswork and more. Free admission. Noon to 4 p.m.

louisiana State museum-Baton Rouge opening. LSM-Baton Rouge 660 N. Fourth St., Baton Rouge, (800) 568-6968; http://lsm.crt.state.la.us — The Lousiana State Museum-Baton Rouge celebrates its grand opening with a local music showcase, exhibitions and activities. Free admission. 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Belly Dance & Flamenco classes. Duniya Ke Taal Dans Studio, 8530 Oak St., perchance2dream@hotmail.com — Open-level belly dance and flamenco classes offered. Free admission; donations accepted. 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. belly dancing, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. flamenco dancing.

lindy hop lessons & Dance. Club Silhouette, 3505 N. Hullen St., Metairie, (917) 650-4019; www.hopswingjump.com or www.clubsilhouette.com — Hop Swing and a Jump holds Lindy Hop fundamentals (beginner on Saturday) and Smooth Lindy (intermediate on Sunday) workshops. No partner necessary. Registration recommended. Admission $35 in advance, $45 day of, $60 for both workshops in advance. 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday; 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday; Free Lindy Hop dance night 8:15 p.m. Sunday.

Black History Activities. Bayou Segnette State Park, 7777 Westbank Expy., Westwego, 736-7155 — The public is invited to a video screening on a topic relating to black history. A craft project will follow. Call for details. Free with $1 park admission. 2 p.m.

New Orleans Fashion Collaborative Sale. The Maple Leaf Bar, 8316 Oak St., 905-2830 — The New Orleans Fashion Collaborative holds its weekly sale featuring a wide range of designs, clothing, jewelry and accessories for men and women by local independent fashion designers. Free admission. 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Argentine tango dance classes. Club Silhouette, 3505 Hullen St., Metairie, 343-2406; www.clubsilhouette.net — Tango classes every Saturday. Call Fuad for details. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Alcee Fortier Park Fundraiser. 3100 block of Esplanade Avenue at Grand Route St. John and Mystery Street — Faubourg St. John neighbors hold a benefit for the restoration and beautification of their neighborhood park, featuring food and wine from area restaurants and grocery stores and a silent auction of work by popular local artists. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

stargazing in the park. Bayou Segnette State Park, 7777 Westbank Expy., Westwego, 736-7140 — Pontchartrain Astronomy Society holds a stargazing session. Telescopes provided or bring your own. Program is cancelled if overcast or raining. Admission $1. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday 5

KINGPIN FLEA MARKET. Kingpin Bar, neutral ground between Lyons and Upperline streets, 1307 Lyons St., 891-2373 — The weekly flea market offers vintage and designer clothing, handmade crafts and jewelry, used and rare CDs, records and books, collectibles, household goods and more. Noon to 5 p.m.

trinity artist series. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., 522-0276 or 670-2520; www.trinityc.net — Trinity presents a performance by the New Orleans Celtic Harp and the Gulf Coast Hurricane Harp Ensembles. Free admission. 5 p.m.

twisted jest Improv performance. Riverdale High School, Morris Block Levee View Theatre, 240 Riverdale Drive, Jefferson, 833-7288; browncoat08@yahoo.com — The Twisted Jest teen-improv troupe performs its first show. Proceeds benefit the high school's Forensic and Theatre Department. Tickets $5. 7 p.m. Monday 6 israeli Dancing. Starlight Dance Studio, 5050 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, 905-6249 — Starlight Dance Studio hosts weekly Israeli dancing and lessons. Beginners welcome. Partners not required. Tickets $4. 7:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Kirtan Music Experience. Wild Lotus Yoga, 4842 Perrier St., 899-0047; www.wildlotus.com — Sean Johnson demonstrates call-and-response chanting accompanied by the global sounds of the Wild Lotus Band. Tickets $10. 8 p.m. call for donations BooK Drive. Kiwanis of Covington, P.O. Box 2532, Covington, LA 70435 — The Kiwanis of Greater Covington holds its annual "Read to Succeed" Book Drive for St. Tammany Parish schools and students pre-K through high school. Mail check made out to Kiwanis of Covington to donate money or call (985) 892-9522, (985) 892-1421, (985) 966-3736 or 801-0107 to donate new to slightly used books; through April 15.

call for volunteers

Fore!Kids Foundation PGA Tour. 342-3000; bwhite@forekidsfoundation.com — The Fore!Kids Foundation seeks volunteers for its PGA Tour event at English Turn Golf & Country Club April 24-30. Application deadline is Feb. 15. Contact Brad White for more information.