MAY 2006

1-31 Mandeville City Hall Art Exhibit. Artist Tina Erickson Dalton. Arts program featuring a particular artist or group on a monthly basis. Mandeville City Hall, 3101 E. Causeway Approach. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Free. Interested artists or groups, call Nancy Clark, 626-3144.

1-31 Salad Days Children’s Juried Art Competition. Exhibition by young St. Tammany artists. Slidell Art League Studio, 1827 Front St. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Sat, 10am-2pm. Free. Kelli Gustafson, 646-4375.

2 St. Tammany Senior Olympic Games. Golf event. Abita Springs Golf Club. 7:30am. (800) 256-2823.

3-31 Covington Farmers Market. Vegetables, fruit, dairy, poultry, seafood, beef, wines, herbs, honey, baked goods, prepared foods, plants, homemade soups, dog biscuits, music and more. 609 N. Columbia St., Covington. Wed, 12-4pm; Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. (866) 892-1873.

3-31 Nature Walk—Ranger’s Choice. Learn about one of the park’s natural aspects. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. Wed and Fri, 1:30pm. (888) 677-3668 or 624-4442.

3-31 Pond Life. Collect and identify aquatic wildlife. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville, Wed-Fri, 1 pm. (888) 677-3668 or 624-4442.

4 Best Building Practices for the Gulf Coast. St. Tammany Home Builders Association. Speakers Tim Reinhold and Dr. Joseph Lstiburek. Sponsored by Georgia Pacific. Benedict’s Restaurant, Lover’s Lane, Mandeville. 9am.-4:30pm. Free. Call for a reservation, 882-5002.

4 Cru’s Virtual Tour of the Silverado Trail Wine Tasting. Features select wines from the Napa Valley, spotlighting Miner Family Vineyards and Oakville Ranch Vineyards. Appetizers will be served. Cru, 22 St. Ann Drive #2, Mandeville. 6:30-8pm. Free. Shawn, 951-8982.

4 St. Tammany Senior Olympic Games. Racquetball event and Fitness Challenge. Franco’s Athletic Club, 100 Bon Temps Roulé, Mandeville. Call for event times, 792-0200.

4-18 Lamaze Class. Class covering the natural childbirth process. Mothers who deliver at Lakeview Regional are reimbursed for the cost of the class after delivery. Lakeview Regional Medical Center, First Floor Conference Room, 95 E. Fairway Drive, Covington. Thursdays, 6:30-9:30pm. $45. (866) 4Lakeview.

5 Chase Zoo to Do. Fundraiser for the Audubon Nature Institute. Join in the wild fun at Audubon Zoo with great local restaurants and bands. Sponsor Patron Party, 7:30; general admittance, 8:30pm-midnight. $110. (504) 861-2537 or (866) ITS-AZOO, air@auduboninstitute.org.

5 Music Among the Oaks. Live concert. Bogue Chitto Park, Columbia St., Covington. 6-8pm. Free. 892-1873.

5-6 Old Covington Recorded/Day and Night. Photo workshop and exhibition. Have a fun adventure in photography with SLU Professor of Art, Dennis Sipiorski, exploring Covington while learning the tools of your camera. St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington. Fri, 5-9 pm; Sat,

9am.-2pm. Gallery open, 10am-2pm. 892-8650, www.sttammanyart.org.

5-7 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Music, food, art, history and culture. New Orleans Fairgrounds. 11am-7pm. $40; 12 and under, $5. www.nojazzfest.com.

5-21 Camelot. Musical theatrical performance. Slidell Little Theater, 2024 Nellie Dr., Slidell. Fri-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2pm. Adults, $12; youth, $5. 641-0324.

6 Bonne Terre Garden Fair. Garden-themed art show, concessions, kids’ activities, garden seminars and demonstrations, museum tours. Southdown Plantation, Houma. 9am-4pm. $2; kids 12 and under, free. (504) 851-0154.

6 Message from a Flower. Learn the language of flowers and herbs. Fairview-Riverside State Park, Madisonville. 9am-5pm. $2; 10 and under, free. 792-4652.

6 Pet Adoption Day. Get to know ready-to-be-adopted pets. Sponsored by the Pontchartrain Humane Society. Delta Pet Center, 1370 Corporate Square, Slidell. 11am-4pm. Free. 699-9040.

6 Relay for Life Northwest St. Tammany. Team games, activities, food to support the American Cancer Society. Luminary ceremony honoring those battling cancer and those lost to cancer. Covington High School, Covington. 6pm-12am, luminary ceremony at 9pm. $10, participants; survivors, free. (800) ACS-2345 or 867-9329.

6 Sock Hop. Dance sponsored by Our Lady of the Lake Christian Singles. Mandeville Community Center, 3090 E. Causeway Approach, Mandeville. 8pm-midnight. $10. Claudette, 626-7930, www.ollsingles.com.

6 Some Enchanted Evening. Cultural extravaganza featuring artist demonstrations, picnic contest, children’s pavilion and entertainment by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. Heritage Park, Slidell. 4-6pm. Free. 646-4375.

6 Women of Hope Conference. Non-denominational spiritual retreat for women. St. Timothy United Methodist Church, 335 Asbury Dr., Mandeville. 8am–4:30 pm. $35 (includes lunch and refreshments). Rev. Carol Richardson, 626-3307, ext. 119.

6-27 History Tour. Visitors will learn about Bernard de Marigny de Mandeville’s home and sugar mill, including slave life on the plantation. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. Sat, 10 and 11am. (888) 677-3668 or 624-4442.

6-27 Mandeville Trailhead Community Market. Vegetables, fruit, seasonal seafood, meat, wines, teas, poultry, honey, fresh baked goods, prepared foods, plants, flowers and herbs, artisans and more. Sat, 9am-1pm. Denise Gutnisky or Donna Beakley, 624-3147.

6-28 100 Years—100 Photographs: Life Along the Tracks to our Community. Photography display depicting life that may have been seen through the windows of the train in southeast Louisiana in the early 1900s. D.A. Varnado Store Museum, 936 Pearl St., Franklinton. Saturdays, 10am-4pm; Sundays, 1-4pm. Closed May 14. 795-0680, www.varnadostoremuseum.org.

6-28 Nature Hayride. Hay wagon ride and nature tour of the park. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. Sat-Sun, hourly, 2-5 pm. (888) 677-3668 or 624-4442.

10 Coaching the Coach Class. Class for expectant dads covering subjects relating to newborn care. Lakeview Regional Medical Center, First Floor Conference Room, 95 E. Fairway Drive, Covington. 6:30-9pm. $10. (866) 4Lakeview.

11 Arless Day Collage Paintings. Gallery opening and reception. Brunner Gallery, Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St., Baton Rouge. 6-8pm. (225) 389-7224.

11 Southeastern University Small Business Development Center. One-hour business counseling sessions. EDF Conference Room, 21454 Koop Drive, Ste. 2E1, Mandeville. Hourly, 9am-12pm. Call for an appointment, 809-7874.

13 Bits and Pieces. Gallery opening featuring artists Wes Koon and Johnny Stout. Fort Isabel Gallery, 502 N. Columbia St., Covington. 6-9 pm. 892-1841.

13 Breastfeeding Class. Class covers the benefit and process of breastfeeding. Lakeview Regional Medical Center, First Floor Conference Room, 95 E. Fairway Drive, Covington. 1-3pm. $10. (866) 4Lakeview.

13 Jazz’n the Vines. Craig Klein Traditional New Orleans Brass Band. Bring flashlights and picnics. Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy. 1082, Bush. 6:30-9pm. $10. John Seago, 892-9742.

13 Monthly Gallery Openings. Columbia St., Covington. Free. 892-1873.

13 Newborn Care Class. Class covers all aspects of taking care of a new baby. Lakeview Regional Medical Center, First Floor Conference Room, 95 E. Fairway Drive, Covington. 10am-12pm. $10. (866) 4Lakeview.

13 Northshore Cajun Dance. Live Cajun music, dancing and food. Town Hall, 22161 Level St., Abita Springs. Lessons, 7-7:30pm; live band, 8-10:30pm. Members, $6; non-members, $8. Paulette Laurent, 882-3016.

13-31 Endangered Images. Photographic exhibition. Photography of Louisiana barrier islands and the New Orleans region, with focus on environmental changes. Featuring photographers Daniel Koriko and Karin Eberhardt. St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington. 10am-2 pm. 892-8650, www.sttammanyart.org.

16 Siblings Class. Class for big brothers- and big sisters-to-be. Lakeview Regional Medical Center, First Floor Conference Room, 95 E. Fairway Drive, Covington. 4:30-6pm. Free. (866) 4Lakeview.

18 Fearless Living. Hear how you can heal the challenges of daily life at a free Christian Science lecture. Holiday Inn, Covington. 7pm. Free, childcare provided. 630-2293.

19 Hot Art, Cool Nights. A Mid City merchants’ Art Hop in Baton Rouge, on and around Government and Jefferson Streets.
6-10 pm. Free. (225) 924-6437, www.midcitymerchants.com.

19-21 May Weekend Gospel Festival. Tangipahoa Heritage Center, Hammond. Zina Renee Washington, 542-4939 or (800) 542-7520.

20 Abita Springs Opry. Louisiana-roots music in acoustic setting. Live radio broadcast. Abita Springs Town Hall, 22161 Level St., Abita Springs. 7-9pm; doors open at 5:30pm. Adults, $7; seniors, $5; 12 and under, free. 892-0711.

20 Hot off the Grill. Steak dinner with wine tasting. Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy. 1082, Bush. 6-9 pm. Reservations and pre-payment required. 892-9742.

20 Pearl River Centennial Celebration. Food, crafts, games, show cars, Civil War display, horseshoe contest, music and fireworks. Pearl River Town Hall, 39460 Willis Alley. 863-9099.

20 Reading a Patchwork Quilt. Learn the meaning of various quilt designs. Fairview-Riverside State Park, Madisonville. 10am-2pm. 792-4652.

20 Third Saturday Market. Arts, crafts and homemade items for sale. 9am-2pm. 22161 Level St., Abita Springs. 892-0711.

20-21 Fifth Annual Spring Art Exhibit. Sponsored by the Lacombe Chamber of Commerce. Entries must be received by May 19. Prizes. Louisiana Heart Hospital, Lacombe. Sat, 6-10pm; Sun, 12-4pm. Jacki Schneider, 778-9528.

21 Bayou Jam Spring Concert Series. Bring your chairs, blankets and ice chests to enjoy live music by Guy Davis. Heritage Park, Slidell. 6-8pm. Free. 646-4375.

21 Third Sunday Concert Series. Don Vappie and the Creole Jazz Serenaders. Wine and cheese reception. Christ Episcopal Church, 120 S. New Hampshire St., Covington. 5pm. Free. 892-3177.

24-28 15th New Orleans Food and Wine Experience. Merlot, Muffeletta and Music. Grand Tastings, Fri, 5-8pm; Sat, 1-4pm. $80 advance tickets, $85 at the door. Bubbles & Brunch, Sun, 11:30am-2:30pm. $75. Locations to be announced. (504) 529-9463.

25 H2U Meeting. Healthcare organization for adults over 50 to manage their health and live a healthy lifestyle. Lakeview Regional Medical Center, First Floor Conference Room, 95 E. Fairway Drive, Covington. 9:30-11am. $15, includes annual membership. 867-3951.

25 Preparing for Childbirth Class. Class covers immediate baby care, post partum care and signs of labor. Lakeview Regional Medical Center, First Floor Conference Room, 95 E. Fairway Drive, Covington. 6:30-9:30pm. $10. (866) 4Lakeview.

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

27 Good Times with Zanesville, Ohio. Zanesville is hosting a party for its adopted city, Slidell, to celebrate their new friendship and recovery. Heritage Park, Slidell. Tara Hunter, 646-4371.

27 Jazz’n the Vines. Pfister Sisters. Bring flashlights and picnics. Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy. 1082, Bush. 6:30-9pm. $10. Susan Seago, 892-9742.

28 Harvest Crawfish Boil. Northshore Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd., Slidell. Call for times and cost. Kathy Lowery, 781-3650.

JUNE 2006

1 Breastfeeding Class. Class covers the benefit and process of breastfeeding. Lakeview Regional Medical Center, First Floor Conference Room, 95 E. Fairway Drive, Covington. 7-9pm. $10. (866) 4Lakeview.

1-9 The World and Antarctica. Make a passport and experience different cultures, including food, song and dance. Presented for kids ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Planet Kids; three locations in Covington, Madisonville and Mandeville. 845-0377, www.planetkidsacademy.com.

1-10 Salad Days Children’s Juried Art Competition. Exhibition by young St. Tammany artists. Slidell Art League Studio, 1827 Front St. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Sat, 10am-2pm. Free. Kelli Gustafson, 646-4375.

1-30 Mandeville City Hall Art Exhibit. Artist Peggy Bergeron. Arts program featuring a particular artist or group on a monthly basis. Mandeville City Hall, 3101 E. Causeway Approach. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Free. Interested artists or groups, call Nancy Clark, 626-3144.

2 Kid’s Fest Children’s Arts Festival. Kick off summer with exciting hands-on activities, children’s exhibits, singing, dancing and artsy fun. Heritage Park, 1301 Bayou Lane, Slidell. 10am-1pm. 646-4375.

2 Music Among the Oaks. Live concert. Bogue Chitto Park on Columbia St., Covington. 6-8pm Free. 892-1873.

2-4 53rd Annual New Orleans Orchid Society Show. Thousands of blooming orchids on display and for sale. Lakeside Mall, 3301 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Metairie. 9am-9pm. Free. Ann Roth, (225) 294-6652.

3 Bayou Liberty Pirogue Races. Races, crafts, food, kids’ games. St. Genevieve Church, Hwy. 433, Bayou Liberty. 1-7pm. Free. A.L. Pichon, 643-2581.

3-4 Back to the Beach. Festival-goers will enjoy a weekend of family fun, an array of New Orleans music talent, delicious food, arts and crafts. Williams Blvd. at Lake Pontchartrain. Sat, 3pm-11:30pm; Sun, 10am-9pm. $7. (504) 836-2215, www.saveourlake.org.

3-24 Mandeville Trailhead Community Market. Vegetables, fruit, seasonal seafood, meat, wines, teas, poultry, honey, fresh baked goods, prepared foods, plants, flowers and herbs, artisans and more. Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. Denise Gutnisky or Donna Beakley, 624-3147.

3-25 A Tribute to our Military. Display of personal items, photos and memorabilia from wars past and present, honoring all branches of service. D.A. Varnado Store Museum, 936 Pearl St., Franklinton. Saturdays, 10am-4pm; Sundays, 1-4pm. 795-0680, www.varnadostoremuseum.org.

5-30 Sports Performance Academy. Recommended for children 6 yrs. old and above. Special adaptations will be made for smaller children. Lifting and running, Mondays and Fridays, 8:30-11am and 4-6:30pm; lifting and core body work, Wednesdays, 8:30–10am and 3-4:30 pm; running, speed work and yoga, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3–5pm. Franco’s Athletic Club, 100 Bon Temps Roulé, Mandeville. $250, members; $325, nonmembers. 792-0200.

6-24 Billy Hassell Exhibit. LeMieux Galleries, 332 Julia St., New Orleans. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm. (504) 522-5988.

7 New Heights Golf Classic and Wild Game & Seafood Feast. Golf, hole-in-one contest to win a Jaguar S-Type or Land Rover LR3, longest drive competition, auction, raffle and music. Money Hill Golf & Country Club, 100 Country Club Dr., Abita Springs. Reserve tickets by June 3. Tee time, 1pm; Feast, 5:30pm. Tickets to Golf and Feast, $125; Feast only tickets, $40. Sue Cheveallier, 796-3677.

7-28 Covington Farmers Market. Vegetables, fruit, dairy, poultry, seafood, beef, wines, herbs, honey, baked goods, prepared foods, plants, homemade soups, dog biscuits, music and more. 609 N. Columbia St., Covington. Wed, 12-4pm; Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. (866) 892-1873.

8 Newborn Care Class. Class covers all aspects of taking care of a new baby. Lakeview Regional Medical Center, First Floor Conference Room, 95 E. Fairway Drive, Covington. 7-9pm. $10. (866) 4Lakeview.

8 Southeastern University Small Business Development Center. One-hour business counseling sessions. EDF Conference Room, 21454 Koop Drive, Ste.2E1 Mandeville. Hourly, 9am-12pm. Call for an appointment, 809-7874.

8 Tammany Tigers Coaches’ Dinner. Featured speakers LSU Football Coach Les Miles, Chancellor Sean O’Keefe and Athletic Director Skip Bertman. Benefits the Tammany Tigers Academic Scholarship and the Tiger Athletic Foundation. Silent auction. Benedict’s Plantation Restaurant, Mandeville. 6pm. Sponsorship levels available. 871-7017, www.tammanytigers.com.

10 Jazz’n the Vines. Charmaine Neville. Bring flashlights and picnics. Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy. 1082, Bush. 6:30-9pm. $10. Susan Seago, 892-9742.

10 Miz Carraway & the Kingfish. Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, Hammond. 7:30pm. Tickets, $26-32. 543-4366.

10 Monthly Gallery Openings. Columbia St., Covington. Free. 892-1873.

10 Northshore Art Market. Lee Lane in Downtown Covington. 10am-4pm. Free. 809-6854, www.northshoreartmarket.com.

10-11 2006 Home Show. St. Tammany Home Builders Association. 110 booths, free prizes. Castine Center, Pelican Park, 63350 Pelican Dr., Mandeville. Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, 12-6pm. Adults, $5; 12 and under, free. 882-5002 or 882-5008.

10-30 Gail Hood Retrospective. Celebrating the works of Gail Hood, newly retired Associate Professor of Painting at Southeastern Louisiana University. St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington. Free. 10am-4pm. 892-8650, www.sttammanyart.org.

12-16 The World and Africa. Make a passport and experience the different food, song and dance of the African culture. Presented for kids ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Planet Kids; three locations in Covington, Madisonville and Mandeville. 845-0377, www.planetkidsacademy.com.

12-23 Buenos Dias Mis Amiguitos. Spanish summer camp for kids 6-10 years old. Spanish games, songs and art projects. The Speak Easy Center, 839 Heavens Drive, Mandeville. Mon-Fri, 8:30-12pm. Beatrice, 792-0901.

15 Infant and Child CPR Class. Class covers hazards to which children may be exposed and how to create a safe environment. Lakeview Regional Medical Center, First Floor Conference Room, 95 E. Fairway Drive, Covington. 6:30-9pm. $10. (866) 4Lakeview.

16-17 Cajun Comedy Show. Greater Covington Center, Jefferson St., Covington. 7pm. $15. (813) 4656, 867-1206, www.thecajunshow.com.

17 Hot off the Grill. Steak dinner with wine tasting. Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy. 1082, Bush. 6-9pm. Reservations and pre-payment required. 892-9742.

17 Louisiana Bicycle Festival. Antique bicycle exhibits, bicycle flea market, St. Tammany Trace cruise, log pull, contests, prizes, demonstrations. UCM Museum, 22275 Hwy. 36, Abita Springs. 11am-5pm. Free. John Preble, 892-2624.

17 OLL Stars & Stripes Dance. Food, fun and door prizes, sponsored by Our Lady of the Lake Christian Singles. 3090 E. Causeway Approach. Sat, 8pm-midnight. $10. Claudette, 626-7930.

17 Wal-Mart All-American Fishing Derby. Casting and fishing contests, children’s activities. Fairview-Riverside State Park, Madisonville. 8am-12pm. Registration required. 792-4652.

17-19 Hammond Tangipahoa Juneteenth Celebration. Zemurray Park, Hammond, 9am-10pm. Free. 542-5300.

19 Sunset at the Landing. Concert at Columbia Street Landing, Covington. 6-8pm. Free. 892-1811.

19-23 The World and South America. Make a passport and experience different cultures including food, song and dance. For kids ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Planet Kids; three locations, Covington, Madisonville and Mandeville. 845-0377, www.planetkidsacademy.com.

20 Pet Adoption Day. Sponsored by the Pontchartrain Humane Society. Get to know ready-to-be-adopted pets. Delta Pet Center, 1370 Corporate Square, Slidell. 11am-4pm. Free. 699-9040.

20 Shakespeare at the Landing. Columbia Street Landing, Covington. 8-10pm. Free. 892-1811.

22 H2U Meeting. Healthcare organization for adults over 50 to manage their health and live a healthy lifestyle. Lakeview Regional Medical Center, First Floor Conference Room, 95 E. Fairway Drive, Covington. 9:30-11am. $15, includes annual membership. 867-3951.

22, 29 Lamaze Class. Class covers the natural childbirth process. Mothers who deliver at Lakeview Regional are reimbursed for the cost of the class after delivery. Lakeview Regional Medical Center, First Floor Conference Room, 95 E. Fairway Drive, Covington. 6:30-9:30pm. $45. (866) 4Lakeview.

23-25 Back with a Swing. Sing and swing along with music from the ’30s, ’40s and ’50s. Presented by the Northlake Performing Arts Society. North Cross United Methodist Church, 311 Hwy. 21, Madisonville. Fri, 7:30pm; Sun, 3pm. 792-1392.

24 Dancing with the Stars. Northshore Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd., Slidell. Call for times and cost. Kathy Lowery, 781-3650.

24 Jazz’n the Vines. Don Vappie and the Creole Jazz Serenaders. Bring flashlights and picnics. Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy. 1082, Bush. 6:30-9pm. $10. Susan Seago, 892-9742.

24 Northshore Cajun Dance. Live Cajun music, dancing and food. Town Hall, 22161 Level St., Abita Springs. Lessons, 7-7:30pm; live band, 8-10:30pm. Members, $6; non-members, $8. Paulette Laurent, 882-3016.

24 Relay for Life East St. Tammany. Team games, activities, food, benefiting the American Cancer Society. Luminary ceremony honoring those battling cancer and those lost to cancer. Heritage Park, Slidell. 6pm-12am, luminary ceremony at 9pm. $10, participants, survivors, free. (800) ACS-2345 or 867-9329.

25-26 Lacombe Crab Cook-Off Festival. Live music, arts and crafts, carnival rides, crab specialties. Hwy 190, John Davis Park, Lacombe. Cook-off competition Sat, 11am-11pm; Sun, 12-9pm. Adults, $2; 10 and under, free. 882-3010, www.crabcookofffestival.com.

26-July 7 Bonjour Les Enfants. French summer camp for kids 6-10 years old. French games, songs and art projects. The Speak Easy Center, 839 Heavens Drive, Mandeville. Mon-Fri, 8:30-12pm. Beatrice, 792-0901.

26-30 The World and North America. Make a passport and experience different cultures including food, song and dance. For kids ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Planet Kids; three locations in Covington, Madisonville and Mandeville. 845-0377, www.planetkidsacademy.com.

30 Columbia Street Block Party. Street festival, classic car display. 200-500 block Columbia St., Covington. 6:30-9:30pm. Free. 892-1873.

30-July 2 Mandeville Seafood Festival. Seafood, crafts, music, kids activities, rides classic car show, fireworks. Adults, $10; military and guard personnel, seniors, children 10 and under accompanied by an adult, free. Jackson Avenue and Lakeshore Drive, Mandeville. Fri-Sat, 11am-11pm; fireworks, Sun, 8:30pm. 624-9762, www.seafoodfest.com.