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Month: August 2015

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Downtown Covington Block Party This Friday

August 26, 2015

Downtown Covington’s monthly block party takes place this Friday evening. Stroll down Columbia and Boston to see classic and antique cars line the streets.

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“5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche” This Weekend Only at COPA

August 26, 2015

Center Of Performing Arts presents the farcical romp “5 Lesbians Eating Quiche”. Set in 1956, the Susan B. Anthony Society for the Sisters of

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Playmakers Opens First Play of Its 60th Season Next Weekend

August 26, 2015August 26, 2015

Playmakers Theater announces the first cast of it’s 60th season for the production of the comedic farce- “One Slight Hitch” by Lewis Black, opening

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Welcome to the Resiliency Games by Timothy Gates, CW Correspondent

August 26, 2015August 26, 2015

Did you know that the Federal Government made a game out of Natural Disaster Recovery and Preparation? You should, because you are a player.

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Farmers Market Recipes This Week at the Farmer's Market

Farmer’s Market Recipe: Pancetta Wrapped Peaches on the Grill

August 26, 2015August 1, 2016

Inspired by fresh local ingredients in season at the Covington Farmer’s Market You may want to double up on this mouth watering recipe –

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Quote & Word of the Week

Quote of the Week

August 26, 2015August 27, 2015

“If the doors of perception were cleansed every thing would appear to man as it is, Infinite.” – William Blake

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Healthy Living Local Events Shop Local This Week at the Farmer's Market

This Week at the Covington Farmer’s Market by Charlene LeJeune

August 25, 2015August 1, 2016

Howdy, friends! Great news! I checked the weather channel and it appears there is a glorious day of sunshine for Market Day tomorrow. We’ve

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Sunset at the Landing – Free Outdoor Concert on the River This Friday

August 19, 2015August 19, 2015

Historic Columbia Street Landing is home to the Sunset At The Landing Concert series, brought to you by the City of Covington, Heritage Bank

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KCB Announces Annual River Sweep on the Bogue Falaya – September 19th

August 19, 2015

Keep Covington Beautiful is sponsoring its annual Bogue Falaya River Sweep, a litter clean-up on the Bogue Falaya River, on Saturday, September 19th. KCB

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Opinion

The Transparent Parish Government by Timothy Achan Gates, Correspondent

August 19, 2015August 19, 2015

While the public has called for better representation and more oversight of local government on the parish level, the current response is to provide

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Annual Hoops for Kids Tournament Raises Funds for Boys & Girls Club This Year

August 19, 2015August 19, 2015

This year, State Representative John Schroder and the Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Louisiana are partnering for the 3rd Annual Hoops for Kids

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August is National Water Quality Month

August 19, 2015August 19, 2015

Emphasizing how interlinked water systems are, the Audubon Society points to the dangers of runoff from agriculture, forestry, construction and people’s personal yards: “Each

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Farmers Market Recipes

Farmer’s Market Recipe: Eggplant Okra Creole

August 19, 2015September 9, 2020

Inspired by fresh local ingredients in season at the Covington Farmer’s Market Seared eggplant and corn add a twist to this classic creole okra

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Quote & Word of the Week

Quote of the Week

August 19, 2015August 19, 2015

“We who engage in nonviolent direct action are not the creators of tension. We bring to the surface hidden tension that is already alive.”

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This Week at the Covington Farmer’s Market by Charlene LeJeune

August 18, 2015August 1, 2016

What a lovely Tuesday, friends! The sun is smiling with light breezes blowing and it will probably rain later. But, rain or shine, we

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Covington’s White Linen Night This Saturday Celebrates the Arts Community

August 12, 2015August 12, 2015

Historic Downtown Covington’s second annual White Linen Night will take place on Saturday, August 15, 2015, from six to nine in the evening. The

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Participating Businesses in Covington’s White Linen Night This Saturday

August 12, 2015August 12, 2015

Covington’s White Linen Night offers 40 different unique stops throughout downtown, featuring participating businesses, art galleries, live music and live art events. For full

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STAA Opens “Other Voices, Other Rooms” Saturday for White Linen Night

August 12, 2015August 12, 2015

The St. Tammany Art Association presents a new exhibition “Other Voices, Other Rooms” opening Saturday, August 15 with a reception from 6:00 p.m. to

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Andrew Lloyd Webber Night Selling Fast – Get Your Tickets at The English Tea Room

August 12, 2015

Join the English Tea Room on Friday August 21st at 7:00 p.m. for Andrew Lloyd Webber Night! This pre-paid event will include local singers

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Heritage Bank Hosts Helping Hands Gallery August 16

August 12, 2015August 12, 2015

Helping Hands Gallery is very excited to announce their next event! Helping Hands Gallery “Art With A Heart” unites the human and talented resources

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