Around Ascension for Aug. 17, 2017 – The Advocate

Kanji Klub meets

The Ascension Parish Library's Kanji Klub meets at 6 p.m. Monday in Gonzales.

At this months Kanji Klub, learn the art of Japanese stab binding and craft your own "Death Note" journal while watching episodes of the "Death Note" Japanese television drama.

The program is for adults ages 18 and up.

Cosplay is welcome. Kanji Klub is dedicated to expanding creativity and cultural appreciation through anim and pop culture related crafting. For more information, call the library in Gonzales at (225) 647-3955.

The organizers of the Ascension Hot Air Balloon Festival are looking for volunteers for the two-day event.

The festival is being held Sept. 22-23 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center.

To volunteer, visit volunteerascension.volunteermatrix.com.

Cara's House, the Ascension Parish animal shelter, is hosting a Clear the Shelter program from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the shelter, 9894 Airline Highway, Sorrento.

The shelter's numbers have increased since the 2016 flood.

Pet adoption fees have been lowered for the event to $20 for dogs and $10 for cats.

There will be raffles, baked goods, jambalaya plates and T-shirts for sale, all benefiting Cara's House.

Microchipping will also be offered for $15 at the event, so bring your pets. If you'd like to volunteer or contribute to the event, email Ryan Johnson at rjohnson@brproud.com.

Dr. Robert M. Moukarzel, an orthopaedic surgeon, will hold a seminar on the treatment and management of arthritis at 2 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Ascension Parish Library in Gonzales. Moukarzel is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with more than 25 years of general orthopaedic skills and experience in orthopaedic trauma, joint replacements and joint revisions.

Moukarzel will discuss information on how to relieve symptoms of arthritis and improve joint function.

For more information or to register, call St. Elizabeth Community Education at (224) 621-2906.

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