1-13 40th Juried Artists Exhibition. More than 100 entries by southern artists. St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington. Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm; Sat, 12-4pm. Closing reception: Aug 13, 6-9pm. Free. 892-8650.

1-31 Mandeville City Hall Art Exhibition. 3101 E. Causeway Approach, Mandeville. Mon-Fri, 9am-4:30pm. Free. 626-3144.

2 Diabetes Support Group. For those living with diabetes. St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Outpatient Pavilion, Covington. 4-5pm. Free. Jeannette Rousseau, 898-3774.

2-30 Bariatric Pre-Op Class. St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Case Management Consultation Room, Covington. Tues, 1-4pm. Free. Joanna Wilbanks, 898-4063.

2-30 Jeans and Queens Square Dance Club. Different callers every week. YWCA, 409 Plaza St, Bogalusa. Tues, 7:30pm. John McKie, (601) 749-8471.

3 Joint Effort: Hip and Knee Pre-Op Education. For STPH patients undergoing hip or knee replacement. St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Madisonville Room, Covington. 1-3pm. Free. 898-4000.

3-31 Covington Farmers Market. Vegetables, fruit, seafood, wines, herbs, honey, baked goods, plants, artisans, entertainment and more. 609 N. Columbia St., Covington. Wed, 12-4pm; Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. 892-1873.

3-31 Nature Walk-Ranger’s Choice. Hike focusing on one natural feature of the park. Fontainebleau State Park, 67825 Hwy. 190, Mandeville. Wed, Thurs, 1:30pm. Free. 624-4443.

3-31 Pond Life. Collect aquatic wildlife from pond. Fontainebleau State Park, 67825 Hwy. 190, Mandeville. Wed-Fri, Sun. 1pm. Free. 624-4443.

4 Breastfeeding Support Group. Educational topic addressed monthly. The Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida, Ste. B, Covington. 11:30am-12:20pm. Free. 898-4435.

4-25 New Baby Support Group. For mothers and their babies ages birth-7 months. The Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida, Ste. B, Covington. Thurs, 10:45-11:30am. Free. 898-4435.

5 Explore the Shore. Bio-diversity of plant and animal life. Fontainebleau State Park, 67825 Hwy. 190, Mandeville. 5pm. Free. 624-4442.

5 Music Among the Oaks. Outdoor Concert. Bogue Chitto Park, 1100 block of Columbia St., Covington. 6-8pm. Free. 892-1873.

5-28 Heat, A Group Show. Brunner Gallery, 215 N. Columbia St., Covington. Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm. Reception: Aug. 13, 6-8pm. Free. Robin Hamaker, 893-0444.

6 Can I Eat That? Hike focusing on edibility of plants on the trail. Fontainebleau State Park, 67825 Hwy. 190, Mandeville. 10am. Free. 624-4442.

6 History Hayride. Hay wagon historical tour. Fontainebleau State Park, 67825 Hwy. 190, Mandeville. 1pm. Registration required. 624-4442.

6 New Family Center Open House. Tours of the New Family Center. St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Covington. Meet in third floor lobby, 10am-12pm. Free. 898-4000.

6 New Orleans Saints Black and Gold Scrimmage. Autograph session, Saints Gatorade junior training camp, contests and entertainment. Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, Jackson, Mississippi. 11am. $10-$25, Family Pack for up to six people, $30. (504) 731-1705.

6 White Linen Night. Gallery openings and artists receptions on Julia St., New Orleans.
6-9pm. Free. (504) 528-3805.

6-7 Annual Tom Crawford Memorial Golf Tournament. 18-hole tournament features two-player scramble. Cash prizes. Bogalusa Country Club, 732-6546.

6-27 Bogalusa Farmers Market. Fresh-picked produce, homemade products. Corner of Columbia and East 5th streets, Bogalusa. Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. Karen Applewhite, 735-0462.

6-27 Mandeville Trailhead Community Market. Vegetables, fruit, seafood, wines, herbs, honey, baked goods, plants, artisans, bike rentals and more. 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville. Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. Denise Gutnisky, 624-3147.

6-27 Werth-A-Stop Auction. Antiques, collectibles and general merchandise. Bogalusa. Sat, 6:30pm. 732-7044.

6-28 Varnado Store Museum. A glimpse of the past. Exhibits change monthly. 936 Pearl Street, Franklinton. Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 1-4pm; Friday by appointment. Judie Dauser, 839-5195; varnadostoremuseum.org.

6-31 Microbe-Mania (and other Fears). Exhibit of sculpture by John Donovan focusing on fear as a unifying factor in our culture. LeMieux Galleries, 332 Julia St., New Orleans. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm. Opening reception: Aug. 6, White Linen Night, 6-9pm. Christy Wood, (504) 522-5988.

7 Movie Time. Informative video on plant and animal life for younger children. Fontainebleau State Park, 67825 Hwy. 190, Mandeville. 2pm. Free. 624-4442.

8 Host for Hospice St. Tammany Parish Hospital Fais Do Do. Cajun dancing lessons, band, door prizes, children’s activities. Maritime Museum, 133 Mabel Dr., Madisonville. 5-8pm. $100 per family or couple. Tickets, 871-5976 or at the door.

9 Pageturners. A monthly book discussion group for adults. Slidell Branch Library, 555 Robert Blvd., Slidell. 6:30pm. Free. 646-6470 ext. 1.

9-10 Safe Sitter Baby Sitter Training.
A two-day program for 12-13 year olds. The Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida, Ste. B, Covington. 9am-3:30pm. $50. 848-4435.

11 Hammond Garden Club Luncheon and Fashion Show. “Botanically correct” fashion show, “Out of Eden,” features outfits made from real flowers and plant material. Twelve Oaks, Southeastern Louisiana University Campus. Noon. Tickets and information, Sylvia Dileo, 345-5979 or 345-2961.

12 Marvels of the Marsh. Take the Nature Trail to examine the brackish marsh. Fontainebleau State Park, 67825 Hwy. 190, Mandeville. 5pm. Free. 624-4442.

13 Art for Heart. Evening of dining, live music, and live and silent auctions honoring Craig A. Paretti. All proceeds go back to the St. Tammany community. Vintage Court, 75082 Hwy. 25, Covington. 5pm. $50. (504) 463-2300.

13 Coordinated Gallery Openings. Downtown Covington. 6-9pm. Free. 892-1873.

13 English Paper Piecing Seminar. Beginners learn paper piecing method of quilting. Fairview-Riverside State Park/Otis House Museum, 119 Fairview Dr., Madisonville. 9:30am-2:30pm. Pre-registration required. 624-4442.

13 Jazz ’n the Vines. Outdoor concert by Red Stick Ramblers. Bring blanket, lawn chair, umbrella, flashlight and picnic fare. Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy. 1082, Bush. 6:30-9:30pm. $8.50. 892-9742.

13 Nature Hayride. Hay wagon tour of park. Fontainebleau State Park, 67825 Hwy. 190, Mandeville. 1:30pm. Pre-registration required. Free. 624-4442.

13 Northshore Cajun Dance. Live Cajun music, dancing and food. Town Hall, 22161 Level St., Abita Springs. Dance lessons, 7-7:30pm; live band, 8-11pm. Members, $6; non-members, $8. 882-3016.

13 Ranger-led Nature Trail Hike. Fontainebleau State Park, 67825 Hwy. 190, Mandeville. 10am. Free, 624-4442.

13 St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce Ticket to Paradise. Raffle party, music by Four Unplugged. The Castine Center, Mandeville. 7-11pm. $100 per couple. 892-3216.

13-31 The Art of Verse. Group theme show. Fort Isabel Gallery, 502 N. Columbia, Covington. Opening, Aug. 13, 6-9pm. Wed-Sat. 10am-4pm. Free. 892-1841.

15 Bariatric Seminar and Support Group Meeting. St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Covington Room, Covington. 6-9pm. Free. Joanna Wilbanks, 898-4063.

15 Infant and Child CPR. Learn skills for emergencies. The Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida, Ste. B, Covington. 6-8pm. $20 per person; $30 per couple. 848-4435.

15-16 AARP Driver Safety Class. Hadden Hall, Covington. 12:30-4:30 pm. $10. Karen Nicholson, 898-4043.
17 Study Skills: A Parent’s Survival Guide. Ann Habisreitinger Barre, M.Ed. The Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida, Ste. B, Covington. 6:30-8pm. 898-4435.

17 Substance-Exposed Babies and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Seminar. Pat Blackwell, PhD. The Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida, Ste. B, Covington. 1-3pm. Free. 898-4435.

18-21 Two State Rodders 21st Annual Nationals. Holiday Inn, Hammond. Warren Livaudais, 878-9221.

18-31 Artist of the Year Exhibition. Slidell Art League Gallery, Slidell Train Depot, 1827 Front St., Slidell. Sun, Tues-Thurs, 11am-5pm; Fri, Sat, 11am-7pm. Reception, Aug 20, 7-9pm. Free. 847-9458.

19 Explore the Shore. Bio-diversity of plant and animal life. Fontainebleau State Park, 67825 Hwy. 190, Mandeville. 5pm. Free. 624-4442.

19 Hot August Night. Art openings and entertainment. Downtown Hammond. Brenda Sibley, 542-3471.

19 Rhone and Loire Valley Wine Dinner. Four courses, 6-7 wines, guest speaker. Casual attire. Hugh’s Wine Cellar, 4250 Hwy. 22, Mandeville. 7pm. $45; reservations held by credit card. 626-0066.

19 Sunset at the Landing. Outdoor concert on Bogue Falaya River. Bring chairs, food, beverages. Some seating provided. Columbia Street Landing, Covington. 6-8pm. Free. 892-8650.

19-24 Catch a Rising Star. Exhibit featuring St. Tammany’s rising NOCCA stars. Slidell Cultural Center, 444 Erlanger St., Slidell. Opening reception: Aug 19, 6-8pm. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm; Sat, 10am-2pm. Free. 646-4375.

20 An Evening of Wine and Roses Hope Gala V. Fifth annual benefit for American Cancer Society. Live, silent auctions; entertainment; food from local restaurants. The Shops at Canal Place, New Orleans. 7:30-11pm. Ticket information, (504) 469-0021.

20 CPR-Heart Saver. St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Covington Room, Covington. 12:30-4:30pm. $40 for non-employees. Participants must have book before class. Books may be purchased from the Education, Development, and Training Department. 898-4083 to register.

20 Explore the Shore. Bio-diversity of plant and animal life. Fontainebleau State Park, 67825 Hwy. 190, Mandeville. 10am. Free. 624-4442.

20 North Oaks 4th Annual Bike Rodeo. North Oaks Health System benefit to provide safety information and bike helmets for 500 children. Sponsors needed. Southeastern Louisiana University Alumni Field, Hammond. 230-6266.

20 Wonder of the Wetlands. Learn about erosion and efforts to preserve the shoreline of Lake Pontchartrain; collect aquatic wildlife. Fontainebleau State Park, 67825 Hwy. 190, Mandeville. 2pm. Free. 624-4442.

21 Marvels of the Marsh. Take the Nature Trail to examine the brackish marsh. Fontainebleau State Park, 67825 Hwy. 190, Mandeville. 2pm. Free. 624-4442.

23 Ponchatoula Business and Professional Expo. Ponchatoula Community Center, Ponchatoula. 5:30-7:30pm. 386-2533.

23-24 Ballin’s Ltd. Fall Trunk Show. Featuring Lafayette 148. 806 E. Boston St., Covington. 9:30-5:30. 892-0025.

25 Wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres. Étoile Restaurant and Wine Bar, 407 N. Columbia, Covington. $10. 892-4578.

26 Columbia Street Block Party. Family-friendly street festival. Classic car display. 200 thru 500 block Columbia St., Covington. 6:30-9:30pm. Free. 892-1873.

26 Marvels of the Marsh. Take the Nature Trail to examine the brackish marsh. Fontainebleau State Park, 67825 Hwy. 190, Mandeville. 5pm. Free. 624-4442.

26-28 16th Annual Sectional Bridge Tournament. Slidell Duplicate Bridge Association, Slidell. Fri, 1:30-7:30pm; Sat, 11am-7pm; Sun, 10:30 am. $5 per session. 649-5484.

27 Birding at Fairview. Birding hike with ranger to learn about park’s common birds. Fairview-Riverside State Park, 119 Fairview Dr., Madisonville. 8:30-9:30 am. 792-4652.

27 Fontainebleau’s History. Park history from Native American era to early State Park era. Fontainebleau State Park, 67825 Hwy. 190, Mandeville. 1pm. Free. 624-4442.

27 Jazz ’n the Vines. Outdoor concert. John Parker’s Lakefront Loungers. Bring blanket, lawn chair, umbrella, flashlight and picnic fare. Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy. 1082, Bush. 6:30-9:30pm. $8.50. 892-9742.

27 Wonder of the Wetlands. Learn about erosion and efforts to preserve the shoreline of Lake Pontchartrain; collect aquatic wildlife. Fontainebleau State Park, 67825 Hwy. 190, Mandeville. 10am. Free. 624-4442.

28 Movie Time. Informative video on plant and animal life for younger children. Fontainebleau State Park, 67825 Hwy. 190, Mandeville. 2pm. Free. 624-4442.

31 Alzheimer’s Support Group. St, Tammany Parish Hospital, Support Services Conference Room, Covington. Noon-1:30. Free. 898-4000.

SEPTEMBER 2005

1 Breastfeeding Support Group. Educational topic addressed monthly. The Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida, Ste. B, Covington. 11:30am-12:20pm. Free. 898-4435.

1-11 Artist of the Year Exhibition. Slidell Art League Gallery, Slidell Train Depot, 1827 Front St., Slidell. Sun, Tues-Thurs, 11am-5pm; Fri, Sat, 11am-7pm. Free. 847-9458.

1-24 Catch a Rising Star. Exhibit featuring St. Tammany’s rising NOCCA stars. Slidell Cultural Center, 444 Erlanger St., Slidell. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm; Sat, 10am-2pm. Free. 847-9458.

1-29 New Baby Support Group. For mothers and their babies ages birth-7 months. The Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida, Ste. B, Covington. Thurs, 10:45-11:30am. Free. 898-4435.

1-30 Mandeville City Hall Art Exhibition. 3101 E. Causeway Approach, Mandeville. Mon-Fri, 9am-4:30pm. Free. 626-3144.

2 Music Among the Oaks. Outdoor concert. Bogue Chitto Park. 1100 block of Columbia St., Covington. 6-8pm. Free.

3 Baby Chat for Siblings. Helps siblings of newborns understand the changes that occur when a new baby is brought home. St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Mandeville Room, Covington. 10am-12pm. $20. 898-4083.

3 New Family Center Open House. Tours of the New Family Center. St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Covington. Meet in third floor lobby, 10am-12pm. Free. 898-4000.

3-24 Bogalusa Farmers Market. Fresh-picked produce, homemade products. Corner of Columbia and East 5th streets, Bogalusa. Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. Karen Applewhite, 735-0462.

3-24 Mandeville Trailhead Community Market. Vegetables, fruit, seafood, wines, herbs, honey, baked goods, plants, artisans, bike rentals and more. 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville. Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. Denise Gutnisky, 624-3147.

3-25 Varnado Store Museum. A glimpse of the past. Exhibits change monthly. 936 Pearl Street, Franklinton. Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 1-4pm; Friday by appointment. Judie Dauser, 839-5195; varnadostoremuseum.org.

3-28 Covington Farmers Market. Vegetables, fruit, seafood, wines, herbs, honey, baked goods, plants, artisans, entertainment and more. 609 N. Columbia St., Covington. Wed, 12-4pm; Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. 892-1873.

3-30 Lauren Leonard. Landscape paintings. Brunner Gallery, 215 N. Columbia St., Covington. Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm. Reception: Sept. 10, 6-8pm. Free. Robin Hamaker, 893-0444.

4-24 Werth-A-Stop Auction. Antiques, collectibles and general merchandise. Bogalusa. Sat, 6:30pm. 732-7044.

6 Diabetes Support Group. For those living with diabetes. St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Outpatient Pavilion, Covington. 4-5pm. Free. Jeannette Rousseau, 898-3774.

6-27 Bariatric Pre-Op Class. St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Case Management Consultation Room, Covington. Tues, 1-4pm. Free. Joanna Wilbanks, 898-4063.

6-27 Jeans and Queens Square Dance Club. Different callers every week. YWCA, 409 Plaza St, Bogalusa. Tues, 7:30pm. John McKie (601) 749-8471.

7 Joint Effort: Hip and Knee Pre-Op Education. For STPH patients undergoing hip or knee replacement. St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Madisonville Room, Covington.
1-3pm. Free. 898-4000.

10 Hummingbird Festival. Bird-lover’s delight. Hummingbird banding. Mizell’s Farms, 83215 Hwy. 25, Folsom. 7am-5pm. Free. Jim Mitzell, 796-9309.

10 Jazz ’n the Vines. Outdoor concert. Red Ginger. Bring blanket, lawn chair, umbrella, flashlight and picnic fare. Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy. 1082, Bush. 6:30-9:30pm. $8.50. 892-9742.

10-30 Heavy Metal. An exhibition of works in metal. St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington. Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm; Sat, 12-4pm. Free. Martin Needom, 892-8650.

12-18 Men’s Challenger Tennis Tournament. Professionals play to benefit Autism-Project Independence. Hootman Tennis Club, 19335 N. Ninth Ave, Covington. Matches begin daily 11am; evening matches Mon-Fri, 6:30pm. $15-$20. 845-7896 or 634-6229, www.covingtonprotennis.com.

13 Northshore Cajun Dance. Live Cajun music, dancing and food. Town Hall, 22161 Level St., Abita Springs. Dance lessons, 7-7:30pm; live band, 8-11pm. Members, $6; non-members, $8. 882-3016.

13 That Birds and Bees Talk for Girls. Dr. Elizabeth White and Dr. Mary Speed, LPC, LMFT. The Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida, Ste. B, Covington. 6:30-8pm. $15, member parent and child; $20, non-member parent and child. Register by 1pm on Sept. 8. 898-4435.

14 Ballin’s Ltd. Fall Trunk Show. Featuring Womyn. 806 E. Boston St., Covington. 9:30-5:30. 892-0025.

14-28 Free Square Dance Lessons. Tammany Twirlers Square and Round Dance Club, 35386 Home Estates Dr., Slidell. Wed, 7:30-9:30pm. Free. Georgiana Stevens, 626-2146.

15 4th Annual Hammond Business Expo. Southeastern Louisiana University Center, Hammond. 11am-6pm. 345-4457.

16 Sunset at the Landing. Outdoor concert on Bogue Falaya River. Bring chairs, food, and beverages. Some seating provided. Columbia Street Landing, Covington. 6-8pm. Free. 892-8650.

17 Abita Springs Opry. Town Hall, 22161 Level St, Abita Springs. 6pm. 892-0711.

17 Boot Camp for New Dads. Veteran dads teach new dads about caring for babies and new moms—and the fatherhood role. The Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida, Ste. B, Covington. 9am-noon. $40. 898-4435.

17 Kliebert’s Annual Alligator Day. Bands, food, games and tours. 41083 West Yellow Water Rd., Hammond. Noon. Free admission. Tours, $6 adults; $3 children. 345-3617.

19 Australian Night Wine Dinner. Four courses, 6-7 wines, guest speaker. Casual attire. Hugh’s Wine Cellar, 4250 Hwy. 22, Mandeville. 7pm. $45; reservations held by credit card. 626-0066.

19 Bariatric Seminar and Support Group Meeting. St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Covington Room, Covington. 6-9pm. Free. Joanna Wilbanks, 898-4063.

20 Diabetes Support Group. For those living with diabetes. St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Outpatient Pavilion, Covington. 4-5pm. Free. Jeannette Rousseau, 898-3774.

21 CPR-Heart Saver. CPR-Heart Saver. St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Covington Room, Covington. 6-10pm. $40 for non-employees. Participants must have book before class. Books may be purchased from the Education, Development, and Training Department. 898-4083 to register.

21 Joint Effort: Hip and Knee Pre-Op Education. For STPH patients undergoing hip or knee replacement. St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Madisonville Room, Covington. 1-3pm. Free. 898-4000.

22 Wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres. Étoile Restaurant and Wine Bar, 407 N. Columbia, Covington. $10. 892-4578.

22-24 Great Southern Bluegrass Festival. Bluegrass music on indoor stage, food, arts and crafts, camping. Next to Great Southern RV Park, Angie. Chick Boyd 986-8411.

23-24 St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce Business Expo. Castine Center, Mandeville. 892-3216.

24 Jazz ’n the Vines. Outdoor concert. Tim Laughlin. Bring blanket, lawn chair, umbrella, flashlight and picnic fare. Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy. 1082, Bush. 6:30-9:30pm. $8.50. 892-9742.

25 9th Annual Gourmet Gala. Benefits Rainbow Child Care Center and K-Bar-B Youth Ranch. K-Bar-B Youth Ranch, 31294 Hwy. 190, Lacombe. 5:30-9:30pm. $60. 641-1425 or 646-1603.

28 Alzheimer’s Support Group. St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Support Services Conference Room, Covington. Noon-1:30. Free.

28 Infant and Child CPR. Learn skills for emergencies. The Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida, Ste. B, Covington. 9-11am. $20 per person; $30 per couple. 848-4435.

30 Columbia Street Block Party. Family-friendly street festival. Classic car display. 200 thru 500 block Columbia St., Covington. 6:30-9:30pm. Free. 892-1873.

30 Tangipahoa Parish Free Fair. Tangipahoa Parish Fair Grounds, Amite. 748-5537.