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Month: July 2015

Non Profit Spotlight

Playmakers Continues “9 to 5: the Musical” & Announces “Shakespeare’s Star Wars”

Playmakers Theater opened 9 to 5 The Musical to a packed house last weekend, featuring the music and lyrics of Dolly Parton and based

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The English Tea Room Features Live Music for Lunch

The English Tea Room is excited to announce live music with local musicians during lunch Tuesday – Friday! On Tuesday, enjoy some classical jazz

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St. Tammany Humane Society Gets Their Ducks In A Row – Race on the Bogue Falaya Saturday

On Saturday July 18th, 5000 Rubber Derby Ducks will be released into the wild as they race down the Bogue Falaya River within Covington’s

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Opinion

Continuing Adventures of Tammany J. Frog by Timothy Achan Gates, Correspondent

“History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.”  This saying is attributed to the infamous lower mid-western writer, Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens).  While there

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Friday Night Music Club Features The Tin Men This Weekend at COPA

On July 10th, the Center Of Performing Arts’ Friday Night Music Club will welcome The Tin Men featuring Alex McMurray, Washboard Chaz, and Jason

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Second Saturday Art Walk This Weekend Features Local & Regional Artists at Various Galleries

Every second Saturday of the month, the St. Tammany Art Association invites the public out for the Second Saturday Art Walk. July’s event coincides

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Meeting for Parish Library’s Millage Request July 9th

In October of 2007, St. Tammany voters renewed the St. Tammany Parish Library’s millage rate of 6.33 mils. The term of this millage began

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Parish Holds Meetings for Public Opinion on Blueways Project

St. Tammany Parish residents are invited to take part in a community discussion on July 13th in the Covington Council Chambers and on July

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Opinion

Dividing Tactics & Personal Responsibility by Timothy Achan Gates

Named for Julius Caesar by the Roman Senate, July is the seventh month, marking the halfway point of 2015. It has indeed been a

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Farmers Market Recipes

Farmer’s Market Recipe: Roasted Zucchini Salsa Rossa

Inspired by fresh local ingredients in season at the Covington Farmer’s Market Try fresh zucchinis, tomatoes, peppers and home-made red sauce from the Covington

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4th of July Fun at Sparks in the Park This Thursday – Fireworks & More!

This week is the City of Covington’s 2nd annual Sparks in the Park, on Thursday, July 2nd 2015. This wonderful family event will celebrate

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STAA’s 50th National Juried Artist Exhibition “Summer Show” Opens July 11th

The St. Tammany Art Association announces the artists selected for the 50th National Juried Artists Exhibition, the Summer Show, which opens July 11, 2015

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CPD Takes Boys & Girls Club to Zephyr Field with the Help of Local Businessmen

Last Wednesday (June 24) members of the FOP Lodge brought over 80 kids from the Boys and Girls Club in Covington to a Zephyrs

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Non Profit Spotlight

St. Tammany Humane Society Announces Upcoming Duck Derby on the Bogue Falaya

On July 18th, 5000 Rubber Derby Ducks will be released into the wild as they race down the Bogue Falaya River within Covington’s Bogue

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Local News Non Profit Spotlight

Helping Hands St. Tammany – Bringing the Community Together

Founded on Facebook at the beginning of 2015, Helping Hands flourished throughout St. Tammany, growing in support and reputation. Helping Hands empowers the community

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Farmers Market Recipes Healthy Living Shop Local

Farmer’s Market Recipe: Watermelon Fruit Salad (with fruit bowl!)

Inspired by fresh seasonal ingredients found at the Covington Farmer’s Market This is a simple Southern favorite that is sure to be a hit

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