Around Ascension for June 15, 2017 – The Advocate

Potter trivia

Harry Potter fans of all ages can test their knowledge of the series with Harry Potter Pub Trivia at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Gonzales Branch of Ascension Parish Library.

Gryffindors, Hufflepuffs, Ravenclaws and Slytherins will compete against one another to correctly answer the most trivia questions. Costumes are encouraged but not required.

Call (225) 647-3955 for details or to register.

Ascension Parish Library's summer reading program offers a variety of events for youths of all ages.

STARS AND STRIPES WREATH: Make a festive fabric wreath with Nan Riffe, The Bookmark Lady: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dutchtown. For all ages.

BROWN BEAR: Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Brown Bear, Brown Bear with fun and games: 6 p.m. Monday, Gonzales. For all ages.

OREGON TRAIL: Hunt for dinner, ford a river and experience pioneer life; costumes are welcome but not required: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Galvez and 6 p.m. June 22, Dutchtown. For all ages.

HARRY POTTER 20TH ANNIVERSARY: Get sorted into a house, attend classes and compete at Quidditch: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Galvez. For all ages.

CACTUS ROCK: Paint rocks to look like cactuses to create a mini desert: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dutchtown. For children entering grades two through five.

3-D STRAW SCULPTURE ART: Create original artwork with neon straws and washi tape: 2 p.m. Monday, Galvez. For children entering grades two through five.

SALT DOUGH: Make salt dough from scratch: 6 p.m. June 22. For children entering grades two through five.

TISSUE-PAINTED CANVAS: Create a work of art using a canvas, tissue paper and water: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dutchtown and 10:30 a.m. June 23, Donaldsonville. For children entering grades two through five.

TWEEN SPA DAY: Make a cotton candy lip scrub and paint your nails: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Galvez. For children entering grades four through eight.

SEED BOMBS: Make seed bombs from dirt, clay and flower seeds: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Donaldsonville. For children entering grades four through eight.

EMOJI PILLOW: Design and create a no-sew emoji pillow with felt and fabric glue: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Gonzales. For teens entering grades six through 12.

TEEN SPA DAY: Learn easy, eco-friendly, chemical-free ways to look good and reduce stress: 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dutchtown. For teens entering grades six through 12.

Learn about risk factors for heart disease and changes to improve personal heart health with Charla Johnson, at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Donaldsonville Branch of Ascension Parish Library.

The free, hourlong seminar is sponsored by St. Elizabeth Hospital. Registration is preferred but not required; call (225) 621-2906.

Ascension Parish Librarys Donaldsonville Branch invites adults to an evening of coloring and coffee at 6:30 p.m. June 22. Supplies will be provided.

Registration is required; call (225) 473-8052.

A class for preteen boys and their parents about the physical and emotional changes that accompany puberty is slated for 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. June 24 in the Sister Vernola conference room of St. Elizabeth Hospital.

Cost is $15. Preregistration is required; call (225) 621-2906.

Contact Darlene Denstorff by phone, (225) 388-0215 or (225) 603-1996; or email, ascension@theadvocate.com or ddenstorff@theadvocate.com. Deadline: noon Monday.

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