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MID CITY MICRO-CON
Calling all comic fans! Mid City Micro-Con returns to the Main Library at Goodwood on Saturday, February 8, 10 a.m.—4 p.m. Mid City Micro-Con is a celebration of diverse and inclusive comics, creators, and fans, with a goal of connecting the EBR community to local and regional creators and to amplify voices in comics and fandoms to highlight authentic, positive representation in storytelling. Discover local art and artists in the Artist’s Alley, participate in workshops with content creators throughout the day, and sign up for the Cosplay Show and Tell. ■ ebrpl.co/mcmc2025
BREC’S BATON ROUGE ZOO CELEBRATES FIRST JAGUAR BIRTH IN DECADES BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo recently announced the birth of a jaguar cub, the first at the zoo in over 20 years, marking a significant milestone for the zoo and global jaguar conservation efforts. Named Lacumba III, the cub’s arrival is the first recorded under the Jaguar Species Survival Plan since April 2023. Over the past five years, only six jaguar cubs have survived nationwide, highlighting the rarity and importance of this birth. The female cub’s mother, Jenny, had previously experienced stillborn litters. However, both mother and cub are now healthy and bonding off- exhibit. The cub will remain behind the scenes with Jenny for the next two months and is expected to make her public debut in spring 2025. ■ brzoo.org
1TO1 PLANS OPENS IN BATON ROUGE
1to1 Plans recently opened its first Louisiana location in Baton Rouge. The Dallas-based franchise business offers high-tech virtual walk-throughs for homeowners, real estate developers, design professionals, and residential builders, enabling them to visualize floor plans on a walkable 30-by-30 foot LED computer screen. By providing floor plans, customers can see a detailed display to get an idea of a residential or commercial building’s layout before beginning construction. The business even provides furniture on wheels to experience how everything will function as a living space. After each session, clients receive a recording of the studio visit, along with notes for any necessary alterations. ■ 1to1plans.com
KEEP JAGUAR NATION BEAUTIFUL OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES
A new initiative, Keep Jaguar Nation Beautiful, has officially launched in North Baton Rouge. Drawing inspiration from South Baton Rouge’s Keep Tiger Town Beautiful, Keep Jaguar Nation Beautiful seeks to expand the organization’s reach by organizing weekly cleanups in neglected areas of North Baton Rouge. The initiative aims to build on existing efforts to combat litter and restore pride in the community. The first cleanup was held in January, with more scheduled in the coming months. ■ keeptigertownbeautiful.com
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