This Week at the Farmers Market by Charlene LeJeune
The toe-tapping, fun-loving, just plain great music of Vintage Jazz will fill the gazebo as we drift into Saturday. Is that a bit of fall I feel in the air?
The Days of Motown at Peter Atkins Park with the New Orleans Mystics
The City of Covington kicks off their free concert series this Thursday with The Days of Motown at Peter Atkins Park featuring the New Orleans Mystics.
Farmers Market Recipe: Eggplant Pesto Pasta Autunno
Primavera may mean springtime, but the concept remains the same into fall. For a seasonal variation, we’ll call it Pasta Autunno.
Friends of the Library to Open New Location – Volunteers Needed
The Friends of the Library of West St. Tammany ( FOTL) hope to re-open for business mid-November at their new location at 1301 North
Word of the Week
eudaemonic
adjective eu·dae·mon·ic | \ ¦yüdē¦mänik, -nēk \ : producing happiness : based on the idea of happiness as the proper end of conduct
Quote of the Week
“The true secret of happiness lies in the taking a genuine interest in all the details of daily life.” – William Morris From Wikipedia:
Adoptable Pet of the Week
Hammerhead and his sister came to Northshore Humane Society as an unwanted pair of puppies. Hammerhead is your typical puppy who loves to play with toys, other pups and children.
Local History: The Division of St. John Becomes a Historic District
In 1982, the City of Covington filed an application with the National Registry of Historic Places asking that the “Division of St. John,” Covington’s historic downtown area, be placed on the national register. It was granted that status in December of 1982.
St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper Announces Bars May Re-open for On-Premises Consumption
St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper announces that bars may reopen in St. Tammany for on-premises consumption as of today, October 7, 2020, under Phase 3 guidelines as our percent positivity rate has fallen below 5% for two consecutive weeks.
Pic of the Week
This week’s pic was submitted by Danny Burke. Submit your photo for “Pic of the Week” by emailing covweekly@gmail.com, posting on our Facebook page
Northshore Humane Society Offers Low Cost Vaccines for Pets in BOO-steron Event
November 30th, Northshore Humane Society’s community veterinary clinic is offering low cost vaccines through their BOO-sterthon packages! Canine and feline annual vaccinations can be purchased for only $75!
St. Tammany Parish Government in Preparedness Posture – Hurricane Delta
St. Tammany Parish President, Mike Cooper, his administration and emergency operations personnel continue to monitor, and prepare for, any anticipated impacts of Hurricane Delta as it moves toward the Gulf of Mexico.
This Week at the Farmers Market by Charlene LeJeune
A wonderfully happy Tuesday to you, friends! We are hours away from a bodacious market! Come and enjoy the sweet breezes and fabulous music of our Farmers Market Band who faithfully show up each week to fill our market with song!
A Taste of Covington 2020 – Fine Dining Throughout October
The line-up has been posted for upcoming A Taste of Covington events including Vintner Dinners at local restaurants throughout the month of October. This is the 9th annual food, wine, music & art extravaganza hosted by A Taste of Covington, the Covington Business Association and several local sponsors.
Fall for Art & STAA Opening Reception This Saturday
The St. Tammany Art Association and Covington businesses, galleries and restaurants present Fall for Art, an annual celebration of the visual, performing and culinary arts this Saturday October 10th from 6 – 9 pm.
Quote of the Week
“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.”– Dalai Lama Follow these topics: Quote & Word of the Week, Quote
Adoptable Pet of the Week
Northshore Humane Society’s Adoptable Pet of the Week Dodger Dodger was surrendered to Northshore Humane Society after the passing of his beloved owner. This
Word of the Week
Nascent: coming or having recently come into existence Origin:
Wildlife Lookout: Catbirds & Mockingbirds
Two common birds that often get mistaken for one another are the northern mockingbird and the gray catbird. Both are in the Mimidae, or mimid, family. They are remarkable song birds, and many species are especially skilled in mimicry of a wide variety of sounds. The name “Mimidae” is Latin for “mimic”.
St. Tammany Parish Government Introduces Proposed 2021 Operating and Capital Budgets
On Thursday, October 1, 2020, the St. Tammany Parish Council introduced two ordinances for adoption of the proposed 2021 Parish Operating Budget, and the proposed 2021 Parish Capital Improvement Budget.