Calendar: ‘225’ Hot off the Press party … Eat at Ahuuas for Project Purr … LCI Leisure classes … Labor Day fun run at Oscar’s

Party with 225: 225 magazine is excited to invite you to an exclusive preview of the fashion issue on Aug. 31. The Fashion Issue showcases the newest and latest fall styles that Baton Rouge has to offer. Come and join us at La Carreta for this dazzling L.A./New York style magazine preview party. Whether you’ve recently moved here, are looking to meet new people or you’re simply a fan of the magazine (who wants to make sure you get a copy before they’re all gone), you won’t want to miss this exceptional VIP party. We’ve partnered with Yogurtland, La Carreta, Tin Roof Brewery, Stella Artois, and Patron Tequila/Ultimat Vodka, to create a VIP happy hour you won’t soon forget. If your martini glass hand gets tired, enjoy a complimentary hand massage from Paris Parker—who will also be providing the models for the runway. And, of course, there will be live music to party down to. Click here to RSVP. Ahuuas for animals: Eat a great meal and help Baton Rouge’s homeless cat population at the same time at Ahuuas tonight. Dine in or eat out at Ahuuas, and keep your meal receipt—then turn it in at the Project Purr mall kiosk by August 31! Ahuuas will donate 10% of your meal cost to the nonprofit. For more information, visit projectpurrbr.org. Leisurely learning: Get more than tips from the professionals at the Louisiana Culinary Institute’s upcoming leisure classes. Offerings include making perfect cakes or artisan bread, decorating with fondant, and whipping up the perfect Thanksgiving meal. For more information, visit the LCI website. Support Smith’s: Oscar’s Ice Cream and Pizza Joint is sponsoring a two-mile Fun Run on Saturday, Sept. 5, to raise money for the recently decimated Smith’s Creamery. Support the local business’s recovery by participating in the run—then enjoy a complimentary pancake breakfast courtesy of Oscar’s afterward! No times, no awards—just pancakes! The cost to register is $10 in advance, $15 on the day of the race.