



FEATURES
17 A League of Their Own
The women of Junior League team up with the community to support mission
20 ‘My Meditation’
Artist uses art, music to center life
21 Community Gems
Patron is a champion for cultural life in North Louisiana
22 Benefiting Book-Lovers
Muses stack growing collection to support Centenary students
26 Gridiron Grub
Gameday cookin’ for football fans
VIEW
12 Icing on the Cake
A celebration of fi rsts for new family
13 Pampered
Treating yourself the natural way
14 A Smarter Lost and Found
App offers way to keep track of items
15 A Toast to Local Beer
BREW celebrates fi fth anniversary with unique creations
BUZZ
6 Scene Stealers
Gentlemen’s Cooking Classic Nest Fest Auction against AIDS
25 Margaritaville
A vacation for your taste buds
29 September Agenda
33 Accents
First Impression
35 StyleWatch
It’s a wrap
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