This month’s Block Party is the last Friday before the big Bicentennial celebration on the fourth of July, so that makes it a Bicentennial
Month: June 2013
Bicentennial Parade Celebrating Covington’s Past, Present & Future
The Bicentennial Parade will feature the city’s past, present and future by incorporating groups that represent every aspect of the city’s life. Floats and
Bicentennial Poster Unveiled “Covington: 200 Years of Distinction”
The official Covington Bicentennial Poster is now on display at City Hall. A limited edition of 500 signed and numbered 36″ x 12″ posters will
The Great Race Arrives in Covington June 29th
Covington, La., will host an overnight stop on the 2013 Hemmings Motor News Great Race presented by Hagerty Saturday, June 29. The Great Race,
Two Fresh and Cool Summer Dishes
Cold Watermelon Soup A cool, spicy soup that is sure to be a conversation starter! Ingredients: 8 cups cubed seeded watermelon 1 apple, diced
Downtown Covington Sidewalk Sale: Take a Stroll Through Downtown Covington Saturday
The City of Covington is promoting a sidewalk sale for all businesses in Historic Downtown Covington. After the Bicentennial parade take a stroll through
Free Concert at the Covington Trailhead: Swing-a-Roux Performs from 6:45 – 9 pm
Swing-a-Roux’s music is arranged in a Jambalaya consisting of female vocalist, saxophones, trumpets, trombones and rhythm section, ready to serve 100% fun. Their unique
“Classic Covington: Stories Behind the Prints” Presented by Historian Howard Nichols & Artist Suzanne King
The public is invited to attend the free presentation “Classic Covington: Stories Behind The Prints” on Sunday, June 30, 7:00 pm at the St.
Bicentennial Community Prayer Breakfast: Featured Speaker Jimmy Field
The City of Covington invites the public to attend the Covington Bicentennial Community Prayer Breakfast. The breakfast will be held at the Briggs Assembly
“Share the Health” Summer Educational Series: Danny Burke with Life Somatics
Somatics is a new alternative on the Northshore that is a gentle, sensible, and safe way to recover from chronic pain and have ease
This Week at the Covington Farmers Market by Charlene LeJeune
Good afternoon, friends, and Happy Wednesday! I have high hopes for a great day at the Market today. After all, what could be more
The History of Covington’s African-American Community: Bicentennial Commemorative Event Presented by Dr. Eva Baham
The Covington Bicentennial Committee will host a Bicentennial commemorative event “The History of the African-American Community in Covington”, presented by Dr. Eva Baham. “African
City Receiving Applications For New Chief
Applications for Covington’s Chief of Police are now available on the City’s website, www.covla.com, on their news page. If you have any questions or
Dine Around For Shelter Animals: Local Restaurants to Benefit The St. Tammany Humane Society
On Thursday June 20th, five local restaurants will be donating 20% of their proceeds to benefit the St. Tammany Humane Society’s Shelter Animal Food
Exploring the British Empire at The English Tea Room: First Port South Africa
Join The English Tea Room for this summer series of monthly journeys to different countries that were once part of the British Empire. In
Trunk Show at Eyewear Society
You are invited to a Trunk Show on June 21st from 1 pm – 6 pm! It’s going to be a fun, flip flop,
Sunset at the Landing Concert: Kora Konnection & The Smoking Time Jazz Club
Sunset at the Landing concerts are free, held every third Friday of the month from March through October at the Columbia Street Landing. All are encouraged to
“Flying Saucer” Patty Pan Squash Recipe from Slice of Heaven Farm
Slice of Heaven Farm is growing these for the first time this year and they are so wonderful. They taste similar to other patty
“Supermoon” Sunday, June 23rd
This month’s full moon is a “Supermoon,” a term recently borrowed from astrology into astronomy. This phenomenon describes the closest approach the Moon makes
“Share the Health” Summer Educational Series: Laura Warner Talks Nutrition
In her talk at Our Place Studio on Tuesday, June 11, Laura Warner, CTP, CHNP, addressed holistic nutrition, emphasizing that it isn’t about dieting.