August 10/11, 11/12, and 12/13, 2012 The Perseids are typically fast and bright meteors radiating from a point in the constellation Perseus the Hero.
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Invitation to Bid: City of Covington Cemetery Maintenance
Sealed proposals accepted until Aug. 21. 2012 @ 3 pm The City of Covington is seeking proposals for Maintenance of the City’s cemeteries –
Mayor’s Council on Healthy Lifestyles
The Mayor’s Council on Healthy Lifestyles is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all residents and visitors to Covington. The main focus
Auctions in August
“Auctions in August” is Gulf Coast Bank & Trust’s silent auction event hosted at all 16 branches. The items available for bidding were donated
Green House Project Funded!
Slice of Heaven Farm would like to send out a big Thank You to everyone who helped fund the Greenhouse Project on Kickstarter! They
Discover the Benefits of Eating Local
There are several Benefits to Eating Local Foods Fresh Foods Taste Better (and last longer) There’s no comparison between fresh-picked produce and produce that
Northshore Food Co-op: Identifying Need & Interest
The goal of the Northshore Food Co-op is to establish a permanent location for the distribution of local produce, arts and crafts. The second
St. Tammany Parish Library Presents ‘Growing Fall Vegetables: Cooler Temps and Extended Harvests’ with Dr. Gerard Ballanco
The Covington Branch of the St. Tammany Parish Library Presents ‘Growing Fall Vegetables: Cooler Temps and Extended Harvests’ with Dr. Gerard Ballanco. Take your
St. Tammany Parish Mosquito Abatement
Due to an increase in positive West Nile Virus samples, the St. Tammany Parish Government is taking proactive measures both in mosquito abatement efforts
This Week in History
July 25, 1909 – The world’s first international overseas airplane flight was achieved by Louis Bleriot in a small monoplane. He asked the question,
Covington Consumer Alert
Email Scam Using “City of Covington” Many people are familiar with internet and email “phishing” scams, and it appears that one featuring “City of
“Auctions in August” Silent Auction Event
“Auctions in August” is Gulf Coast Bank & Trust’s silent auction event hosted at all 16 branches. The items available for bidding are donated
Meet the Artists for Upcoming Three Rivers Art Festival
On Thursday, July 26th, you will have the chance to meet artists Tanya Dischler and Tiffany Haricharan. The free event is from 5 to
Covington Welcomes New Businesses
The City of Covington announces ribbon cutting ceremonies for several new businesses on Thursday, July 26. Thai Kitchen (1005 Collins Blvd.) is scheduled for
Coffee with Mayor Cooper
If you ever sit around thinking about municipal projects and say to yourself, “I wish I could ask Mayor Cooper about this’, here is
The Sixth Annual Bastille Day Celebration
The St. Tammany Art Association and St. Tammany Homestead present a celebration of Louisiana’s French Heritage for the 6th year in a row. This
Sunset at the Landing Concert July 20th
St. Tammany Homestead, the City of Covington and the Covington Farmer’s Market present a free concert at the Columbia Street Landing on Friday, July
Holistic Education Meeting
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Slice of Heaven Farm Kickstarter Project
The Slice of Heaven Farm is a local organic farm that provides fresh produce for the Wednesday and Saturday Farmer’s Markets. They also participate
Northshore Food Coop Plans Second Meeting
The second meeting of the NSFC will take place Thursday, July 26th at Columbia Street Natural Foods at 6 p.m. Plan to attend and