The Exchange Club of West St. Tammany parish will host their second annual “Ultimate Tailgate Party” on Saturday, August 25, 2012 at the Tchefuncta
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CYSA Open Registration for Fall 2012
Registration is now open for the Recreational Soccer 2012 Fall Season. Boys and girls ages 5 – 14 may register now with CYSA online
Northshore Food Coop Begins with Feasibility Study
The first NSFC meeting was a success, with an incredible turnout of individuals both excited and intrigued. Farmers, producers and consumers alike were all
Slice of Heaven Farm Starts Kickstarter Project
Slice of Heaven Farm is a local organic farm that provides fresh produce for the Wednesday and Saturday Farmer’s Markets. They are also involved
Covington Time Bank
The concept of humanistic economics has been defined as a perspective that leans heavily on psychology, philosophy, sociology and common sense. In more formal
Public Hearing Notice – Increased Millage Rates
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Article 7, Section 23(C) of the Constitution and R.S. 47:1705(B) that a public hearing of the Covington City
Art Stroll This Saturday in Downtown Covington
The St. Tammany Art Association is opening “The Summer Show”, the 47th Juried Artists Exhibition. Open to artist from all over the United States,
Groves at Miles Branch Block Party
Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West invites our volunteers, supporters and friends to celebrate the completion of six homes at the Groves at Mile
Northshore Food Coop
The preliminary meeting of the Northshore Food Co-op will be Thursday June 28 at Columbia Street Natural Foods Market. The NFC seeks to establish a permanent
Covington Downtown Historic District Public Meeting on Design Guidelines
The City of Covington is pleased to invite all historic district businesses and property owners to a presentation of the Historic District Design Guidelines.
Holistic Education Monthly Meeting
Please join us for this month’s meeting, a presentation on “The Many Aspects of Tea and Health”, by Jan Lantrip. Jan is a Registered
Covington Time Bank
The time bank is a concept that allows individuals to barter their time with regard to the services they offer. No money is exchanged,
Judge Jesse Jones Lecture
Julie Anderson Stroble presented a historical lecture on Judge Jesse Jones at the St. Tammany Homestead’s Center for Performing Arts. This well-attended event was
Adopt a Cat in June!
June is Cat Adoption Month, and the St. Tammany Humane Society has a few specials for those interested in adoption. For kittens under 5
City of Covington Bicentennial 1813 – 2013
The Mission of the City of Covington Bicentennial 1813 – 2013 is threefold: 1) Preserve our culture and history. 2) Provide opportunities for learning,
Covington Man Wins World Duck Carving Competition
Congratulations to John Scallan of Covington! His carved ducks, shown above, secured the title of Best in World Decorative Life-size Waterfowl Pair at the
Judge Jesse Jones, Covington Whiskey, and Other Tales of Early Covington
On Saturday, June 9 at 6:30 p.m., Julie Anderson Stroble will give an informative and entertaining lecture titled “Judge Jesse Jones, Covington Whiskey, and
St. Tammany Master Gardeners Seek New Recruits
The St. Tammany Master Gardener program is now recruiting trainees to help educate home gardeners in the parish. The Louisiana Master Gardener program is
Regional Herbalist to Speak at Saturday Farmers Market
Darrell Martin of Blue Boy Herbs in Carrierre, Mississippi will give a short talk on 2 – 3 local plants that make up his
Broken Water Main
A 12-inch water main has broken. At this time the break is small, but should the line rupture, a large part of the city