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See "Edward Douglass White: Louisiana's U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice" -- a Louisiana State Museum traveling exhibit that explores the lives of White and his father, Congressman Edward Douglass White through Sept. 9 during library hours at Jefferson Parish East Bank Regional Library, 4747 West Napoleon Ave., Metairie. Food and arts camp The Ogden Museum of Southern Art's free food and arts camp for children entering the second, third or fourth grades in Orleans Parish public schools begins today. Participants will learn about good nutrition and how New Orleans' heritage is expressed through food and cooking. They will prepare their lunch each day and, on Fridays, they will use the fun, fanciful napkins, menus and ornaments they have made throughout the week to decorate their lunch tables.
ELL students finish program
DALLASTOWN SCHOOLS — The Dallastown Area School District recently finished its summer program for English Language Learner students and their parents. Instructional Program Specialist Alma Row said 13 students, from first grade through high school, and two parents participated in the week-long program. The program helps the students and their parents to connect with the community and increase communication skills in English, Row said. The group took a virtual road trip through the United States to have a greater understanding of the country, she said. The trip started in York County and went to Philadelphia, St. Louis, San Francisco, New Orleans and Washington, D.C. Google Earth, literature, games and cooking were incorporated in the activities. "It was tons of fun," Row said.
Around Whittier
The Los Angeles Department of Public Health urges parents to ensure their children are fully immunized as the school year begins. Students entering kindergarten must have a total of five shots for diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis, four for polio, three for hepatitis B, two for measles mumps, and rubella and one for varicella (chickenpox). Immunizations against hepatitis A, Haemophilus influenza type B, invasive pneumococcal disease and influenza are also recommended. Further vaccinations for preteens and young adults against meningococcal disease and boosters for tetanus and chickenpox vaccines are also recommended. Human papillomavirus vaccines are recommended for adolescent girls. Parents who do not have regular family health care providers can call the Public Health Immunization Hotline for help at (800) 427-8700, or visit http://lapublichealth.org/ip Adult school offers business classes Whittier Adult School's business department offers training for data entry clerks, computer operators, customer service clerks, office assistants, administrative assistants and .
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