The October Block Party marks the last block party of the year, this Friday also falling on Halloween night! Pull out your best costume
Month: October 2014
Last Rockin’ the Rails Concert of Fall Season Features Benny Grunch & the Bunch Thursday
New Orleans’ own Benny Grunch and The Bunch will play the last Rockin’ the Rails concert for the 2014 season Thursday evening, October 28
Parishwide Trace 20th Anniversary Celebration Kicks Off at the Covington Trailhead Saturday
Come Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Tammany Trace. Whatever your style, the Trace Anniversary Celebration has it, with fun for the whole family.
Opening Halloween Night – “The Haunting of Hill House” at Playmakers Theater
“The Haunting of Hill House”, directed by Melanie Hayno, will open Halloween night, this Friday, October 31st. Playmakers will be decorating the lobby to
COPA Presents Last Dinner Theater of the Year – “The Butler Did It” Features Murder Mystery Twist
Join Center of Performing arts for the inaugural run of an original murder mystery by local playwright James Lejeune, “The Butler Did It!”. Follow
The 22nd Judicial District Attorney Race & The Threat of Teenage Girls: A Study in the Application of Accountability
by Timothy Gates, Covington Weekly Correspondent, [email protected] With now less than one week until election day, the St. Tammany Parish District Attorney race is
Election Day November 4th – Find Sample Ballots & Polling Places For Your Area
Election time is here again! Election Day is Tuesday November 4th, 2014, polling places are open 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. View a sample
Covington Police Promote Safety During Holiday – Urge Parents to Check Sex Offender Registry
Chief Tim Lentz is reminding parents to check the sex offender registry before celebrating Halloween this Friday. Louisiana law prohibits sex offenders from wearing
Pallets With Purpose Fundraiser Event at Covington Food Bank
On Saturday, November 1st 6:30 – 10 pm the Covington Food Bank will host Pallets With Purpose: fun-flavored, food-funding warehouse event. Guests will enjoy
Traditional Soul Cake Recipe for All Hallows’ Eve Treats
Have you ever heard of a soul cake? Some say the tradition of giving soul cakes is the predecessor to modern trick-or-treating. The cakes were
Heritage Bank Celebrates 90th Birthday With BBQ Tailgate Bash
Heritage Bank of St. Tammany is ending out their month-long 90th Birthday celebration this Thursday, October 30th from 10:30 am – 3 pm with a tailgating bar-b-que party
Coffee With Mayor Cooper at the Covington Trailhead Wednesday, October 29th
The City of Covington and Mayor Mike Cooper will host the quarterly event “Coffee with Mayor Cooper” on Wednesday, October 29th from 9 a.m. to 10
Simple Stretch Video Series: Basic Back Line & Lower Body Complex by Liz Bragdon of Our Place Studio
First, a big ‘Thank You!’ to Cici & Tim for deciding to turn our video venture into a full-blown series to give folks in
Brooks’ Bike Shop Hosts 3rd Annual ‘Biketoberfest’ Brewery Tour This Saturday
It’s that time of year again! Brooks’ Bike Shop will host their 3rd annual Biketoberfest this Saturday, October 25th. The group will meet at
COPA Debuts “The Butler Did It” – Community Theater Aspect Unique to Downtown
Just about a year ago, Robert Sturcken debuted “This Stage of Love,” a play he wrote and produced for the Center of Performing Arts, his
“The Island of Dr. Fitzmorris” One Night Show Saturday at Center of Performing Arts
Playwright and actor Jim Fitzmorris takes the audience on a hilarious journey through the scariest time of all, the 1970s in New Orleans. An
Covington Businesses Welcome Poetry Boxes as Community Art Project
Poetry boxes are appearing across the parish, and Covington businesses are happy to support the community art project. The idea originated with Robin Hurston,
Mayor’s Council On Healthy Lifestyles To Host Community Resource Fair Celebrating The 20th Anniversary Of The Trace
The Covington Mayor’s Council on Healthy Lifestyles (MCOHL) is pleased to announce their participation in the Tammany Trace 20th Anniversary Celebration – Saturday, November
Covington Police Department: A Year In Review – Chief Tim Lentz
One year ago, Mayor Mike Cooper hired Tim Lentz as Police Chief for the City of Covington. Chief Lentz accepted the position with a
This Week at the Farmer’s Market by Charlene LeJeune
Hi, friends and a perfectly happy Tuesday to you! I see nothing but happy little suns showing on the weather forecast page for the