Adopt a Tree -
The park hosts a growth monitoring program where students record a tree's life. Call for details.
Fontainebleau State Park, 67825 Highway 190, Mandeville, (Mandeville), (888) 677-3668.
Argentine Tango -
Mario Elena La Mottoa hosts a weekly dance class. Admission $10. Class is 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Open dance is 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Argentine Tango Club, 4308 Magazine St., second floor, (Uptown), 887-3095.
Model Green House -
Global Green provides tours of its model green house, which uses renewable energy from solar panels and other sources. Call 525-2121 or visit the Web site for details. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
409 Andry St., between Douglass Street and the levee, www.globalgreen.org/neworleans.
People of the Book Festival -
The JCC hosts the 10th annual festival, featuring guest authors Martin Fletcher, Dara Horn, Gloria Pushker and Lisa Shulman, with workshops, childrens' programs and more. Visit the Web site for details. Tuesday-Monday.
Jewish Community Center, 5342 St. Charles Ave., (Uptown), 388-0511, www.nojcc.org.
RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL -
The fourth annual event features live music, live and silent auctions, good and more. Proceeds benefit the Louisiana chapter of the National Multiple Scelrosis Society. Visit www.mslouisiana.org for details. 7 p.m.
Renaissance Arts Hotel, 700 Tchoupitoulas St., 613-2330.
Words & Music -
The Pirate's Alley Faulkner Society hosts the annual event, featuring guest author readings and presentations and more. Visit www.wordandmusic.or g for details. Thursday-Sunday.
Various venues, New Orleans metro area.
Workers with Disabilities Town Hall -
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Department of Justice host a town hall listening session for the public to express input on new federal regulations and procedures regarding people with disabilities. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
University of New Orleans, Lakefront Campus.
Communities Creating Healthy Environments -
The Praxis Project calls for proposals for a new grant to support community organizing, safe play environments and policy advocacy for access to healthy food. Visit www.ccheonline.org for details.
HGTV's Bang for Your Buck -
HGTV seeks New Orleans homeowners who have renovated their kitchen within the past three years for a home renovation TV show. Email tboyd@highnoontv.com or call (303) 712-3153 for details. Deadline is Nov. 30.
KnowLA Entries -
Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities seeks contributors for the online encyclopedia of Louisiana history and culture. Email Janet Allured at jallured@mcneese.edu for details.
Project Homecoming -
The faith-based nonprofit seeks homes still damaged (50 percent or more) by Hurricane Katrina to be rebuilt. Call 942-0444 ext. 244 for details.
AIGA New Orleans -
The New Orleans chapter of the professional association for design seeks volunteers for its upcoming events. Email volunteers@neworleans.aiga.org for details.
American Cancer Society -
The American Cancer Society needs volunteers for upcoming events and to facilitate patient-service programs. Opportunities are available with Relay for Life, Look Good … Feel Better, Hope Lodge, Man to Man, Road to Recovery, Hope Gala and more. Call for information.
American Cancer Society, 2605 River Road, Westwego, (Westwego), 833-4024 or (800) ACS-2345, www.cancer.org.
Animal Shelter -
The nonprofit, no-kill shelter seeks volunteers to assist with office duties and animal care. Call or email arneworleans@aol.com for information.
Animal Rescue New Orleans, 271 Plauche St., Harahan, (Harahan), 571-1900.
Another Life Foundation Volunteers -
Another Life Foundation seeks volunteers recovering from mental illness to help mentor others battling depression and suicidal behaviors. Free training provided. For details, contact Stephanie Green at (888) 543-3480 or anotherlifefoundation@hotmail.com or visit www.anotherlifefoundation.org.
Bayou Rebirth Wetlands Education -
Bayou Rebirth seeks volunteers for wetlands planting projects, nursery maintenance and other duties. Visit www.bayourebirth.org for details.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Volunteers -
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Louisiana needs volunteers to serve as mentors to area children. A volunteer meets two to three times a month with his or her Little Brother or Sister. You can play games, watch movies, bake cookies, play sports or plan any other outings you both would enjoy. Call for information.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Louisiana, 2626 Canal St., Suite 203, (Central Business District), 309-7304 or (877) 500-7304, www.bbbssela.org.
Brave Heart-Children in Need -
The organization seeks donations and volunteers to help wrap and organize Christmas gifts for foster children. Visit www.braveheartchildren.org or call (225) 296-0000 for details.
CASA New Orleans -
The organization seeks volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates to represent abused and neglected children in New Orleans. Thorough training and support is provided. Call Mike Madej at 522-1962 ext. 213 or email mmadej@casaneworleans.org for details.
Children's PressLine -
The nonprofit youth media group seeks volunteer writing coaches and assistants to help students ages 8 to 18 learn about journalism and produce stories on youth issues. Visit www.cplmedia.org or email Ian McNulty at imcnulty@cox.net for details.
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