2012 – Covington Weekly

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Important Notice

The Covington Farmers Market will not have a Wednesday Market December 26 & January 2 due to the holidays. The Saturday markets will still

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A Holiday Message From Mayor Mike Cooper

As we draw near to the end of 2012 and join in celebration with family and friends this holiday season, we frequently take the

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Covington’s the Place to Be This New Years

Wino’s & Tacos Grand Opening The long awaited Winos and Tacos grand opening is here! Starting with a special Grand Opening menu of contemporary

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The Most Familiar Song – to which nobody knows the words

“Auld Lang Syne” became an instant New Years standard when Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians played it New Years Eve of 1929, broadcasting

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New Years Traditions Around the World

The Oldest Continually Celebrated Holiday News Year’s celebrations have a long history of rich tradition in almost every culture. It is dated back to

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Hoppin’ John

Hoppin’ John is a traditional Southern United States New Year’s day dish that is thought to bring good luck in the new year. Ingredients:

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Baby New Year – A Controversial Tradition

The tradition of using a baby to personify the rebirth of a new year actually came from the Greeks, around 600 BC. Many cities

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Why Fireworks?

Fireworks date back to 7th century China, where they originated. China remains the largest producer and exporter of fireworks in the world. They hold

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Feeding the Needy

This program provides a complete Christmas meal for families in the Covington area and throughout St. Tammany Parish who are in need. Volunteers from

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Last Minute Gift Ideas

Rosemary’s Closet Rosemary’s Closet has vintage clothing for both men and women looking for a retro image. You’ll also find vinyl records and other

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Cabbage Salad & Bok Choy Soup

Farmers Market Recipe Fresh recipes inspired by ingredients found at the Covington Farmers Market Ingredients: half a head purple cabbage half a head white

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Making Your Own Recycled Snowflakes

Here in Louisiana we don’t get much in the way of snow, except a few pleasant surprises here and there. Lucky for us, we’re

Wildlife Lookout

Reindeer/Caribou

In the Pleistocene Epoch, Reindeer herds were found as far south as Tennessee. Their numbers have fluctuated historically, but many herds are in decline

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Mistletoe

Mistletoe is generally thought of as a shrub or bush, but it is in fact a parasitic vine-like plant. Mistletoe attaches to its host

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Farmers Market Recipe: Roasted Radish

Recipes inspired by ingredients found at the Covington Farmers Market. Ingredients: 1 bundle of radishes, halved 1 large carrot, cubed 2 yellow potato, cubed

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Foods Your Dog Should Avoid

Common Table Foods with Toxic Effects Avocado – contains a chemical called persin, which is nontoxic to humans who are not allergic to it,

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Playmakers to Open a Holiday Show

Playmakers presents a family holiday show, “A Covington Native in King Arthur’s Court,” written and directed by Frank Levy. The play merges the true

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Christmas at COPA

For a nice holiday Sunday evening with the family, visit the Center Of Performing Arts in the St. Tammany Homestead Building for Christmas at

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Shop Local This Holiday Season

Covington has many new businesses open for the Holiday shopping season. Be aware that roadwork is ongoing, but it is progressing quickly, and the

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Raffle for Playhouse to Raise Funds for Boys & Girls Club

The 2012 Highland Homes Christmas Playhouse Raffle benefiting the Boys and Girls Club in Covington is underway. Tickets are only $5 each and 100%