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• Archbishop Hannan High School
The Hawk baseball and softball teams have been busy. The junior high team played games against Montelone and Misler. Our junior high Hawks are showing great promise and teamwork.

• ART CALENDAR
ART CALENDAR

• Authors on hand for book discussion
Authors Christa Allan and Toni Orill were featured during a panel discussion moderated by Pam Ewen Lott at Friends Coastal Restaurant on Feb. 28.

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CALENDAR

• Community report
Community report

• Membership directory deadline is looming
Plans for the publication and communitywide distribution of the chamber's 2010-11 Membership Directory & Community Guide are under way.

• Northlake Christian School
One of the newer (yet no less accomplished) teams at Northlake Christian is the powerlifting team.

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SENIOR CENTER MENUS

• St. Paul's School
Students and faculty began their last quarter of the 2009-10 school year with a special celebration that has taken place at St. Paul's for the past five years. Ann-Kay Logarbo, the St. Paul's Mothers' Club, and many others generously volunteered their efforts to bring the rich Sicilian tradition of the St. Joseph altar to the school on March 15.

• Villere lauded as GOP group's top dog
Roger Villere was honored as Republican of the Year at the sixth annual Lincoln/Reagan Day Banquet at the Fleur de Lis Event Center on Feb. 26.

• YMCA HONORS HOST OF LOCAL HEROES
Heroes were applauded at a festive luncheon hosted by the West St. Tammany YMCA at the Fleur de Lis Event Center on March 4.

• Black History Quiz Bowl a big success
The second annual Black History Quiz Bowl held at the St. Tammany Parish Library in Folsom on Feb. 18 was a huge success, according to participants as well as Folsom's librarian, Lynne Moore.

• Church programs, services
KEEPING THE FAITH

• Church services, programs
KEEPING THE FAITH

• Cleanup group is making a comeback
The Greater Madisonville Area Chamber of Commerce is resurrecting a campaign that was started almost two years ago and then put on the back burner as the result of two storms threatening the area just weeks apart.

• MHS library wins top honors at awards event
The Mandeville High School library was the 2010 recipient of the James O. Modisette Award, given annually by the Louisiana Library Association to an exemplary school library.

• St. Andrew student gives during Lent
Sometimes, what you give is more important than what you give up.

• ST. TAMMANY STANDOUTS
Angie Dye teaches Family & Consumer Science, Nutrition & Foods, and the ProStart Food Service Program at Fontainebleau High School. She won a Target Field Trip grant in January and will be taking 130 students on a field trip to the Covington Farmers Market on Wednesday. The Wednesday market is held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is located at the Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire. The Saturday market is held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is located on the side lawn of City Hall, 609 N. Columbia. For information, visit the Web site at www.covingtonfarmersmarket.org.

• Town's annual garage sale set
If you enjoy digging through other people's surplus possessions, otherwise referred to as junk, and if you like to hunt, bargain and seek out hidden treasures, Abita Springs is the place for you.

• 'Waiting for Godot' at Covington High? How absurd
The Covington High School Department of Music and Theatre, in association with the Talented Theatre Program, will present Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot" Wednesday through Saturday at 7 p.m. in the CHS Performance Auditorium.

• WEEK IN REVIEW
WEEK IN REVIEW

• Youths shine in Black History Quiz Bowl
The second annual Black History Quiz Bowl held at the St. Tammany Parish Library in Folsom on Feb. 18 was a huge success, according to participants as well as Folsom's librarian, Lynne Moore.

• 14th annual birdfest April 16-18
Scheduled to coincide with the annual spring migration of birds who winter south of the border and return to North America to nest and raise young each spring, the 14th annual Great Louisiana BirdFest will be held April 16-18 at various sites throughout the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain.

• Anti-litter group offers some good, clean fun
Springtime is here and what better way to "spring clean" than to get out and help clean the community.

• Archivist's visit opens eyes of Tchefuncte pupils
The St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court's office participated in Tchefuncte Middle School's "Career Day" on Jan. 29.

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ART CALENDAR

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CALENDAR

• CES marks 25 years with special celebration
Christ Episcopal School recently celebrated 25 years of school leadership, hosting a cocktail reception for past members of the school's board of trustees and officers of the Christ Episcopal School Parents Association.

• community report
community report

• COVINGTON Farmers Market
COVINGTON Farmers Market

• Farmers Market back in Folsom
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• FHS students place 2nd in culinary competition
The Louisiana Restaurant Association Education Foundation (LRAEF) hosted the ninth annual Louisiana ProStart Competition on March 2-3 at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center.

• Fine artistry fuels a plethora of parties
The John Hodge and Francie Rich Pottery and Portraiture Show was a spectacular melding of Hodge's pottery, funeral urns, icons, jewelry and molten glass with Rich's droll and whimsical portraits of people and dogs.

• Fontainebleau High School
Fontainebleau's Mu Alpha Theta math team is gearing up for the state convention that begins March 25 in Baton Rouge.

• Garden Club makes plans for a clean sweep
The Covington Garden Club and the city of Covington have joined forces for the Cleanest City Contest.

• Garden Show springs forth Saturday
Perennials, planters and pine straw can all be found at the Northshore Garden Show. The event, sponsored by the St. Tammany Master Gardeners and the LSU AgCenter, will be held on March 20-21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bobby Fletcher Agricultural Center at the St. Tammany Parish Fairgrounds in Covington.

• Great La. BirdFest to take flight April 16
Scheduled to coincide with the annual spring migration of birds who winter south of the border and return to North America to nest and raise young each spring, the 14th annual Great Louisiana BirdFest will be held April 16-18 at various sites throughout the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain.

• Hannan High to host auction-packed event
Archbishop Hannan High School in Covington will host its 18th annual Auction Night on March 27 in the school's new gymnasium. Proceeds from the evening's fundraiser will help to provide for continued ongoing improvements in the quality of education for their 265 students in eighth through 12th grade.

• Homeless animals need a helping hand to survive
What happens to all the homeless or abandoned animals on the north shore living on the fly?

• Lakeshore High School
Tonight, talented theater students and their teacher, Frannie Rosenberg, will host Lakeshore's first talent show.

• MANDEVILLE COMMUNITY MARKET
MANDEVILLE COMMUNITY MARKET

• Mandeville High School
As Mandeville High School students enter the fourth and final nine weeks of the 2009-10 school year, the seniors are eagerly awaiting graduation.

• Nice weather means full slate of fun
After enduring what was one of the most brutal winters in Louisiana history, I hope each of you are enjoying the lovely weather that seemingly has marked the beginning of spring.

• Sculptor puts a bit of himself in works
Under a contemporary metal canopy, and through sleek, double-glass doors, the casual visitor to Columbia Street in downtown Covington glimpses a curious display of objects: reflections on the past and visions of the future, all firmly situated in the "now."

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SENIOR CENTER MENUS

• Sporting life
SPORTS ROUNDUP

• ST. TAMMANY STANDOUTS
Reverend Rodney Barney of Covington is the minister of music/associate at the Historic St. James Baptist Church in Madisonville. He also is the pianist for the Greater Covington Youth Choir. The group will sing at the Sunset at the Landing concert series Friday at 6 p.m. The Mighty Supremes will perform from 7-9 p.m. The free event, which is held the third Friday of the month, from March through October, is held at the foot of Columbia Street in Covington. People are invited to bring refreshments, blankets and chairs. For information, call 892.1873, or visit the Web site at www.covingtonfarmersmarket.org.

• Student's Lenten deed helps animals
Sometimes, what you give is more important than what you give up.

• VILLERE LAUDED AS GOP GROUP'S TOP DOG
Roger Villere was honored as Republican of the Year at the sixth annual Lincoln/Reagan Day Banquet at the Fleur de Lis Event Center on Feb. 26.

• YMCA luncheon honors heroes
An organization that aims to build a strong community recently recognized 12 individuals who embody the spirit of heroism and have created positive change on the north shore.

• Archbishop Hannan High School
This week at Hannan started off with the Hawk golf team participating in a match at the Covington Country Club on March 1. The Hawks are showing great skill and promise for a successful season. Good Luck Hawks.

• Archivist's visit opens eyes of Tchefuncte pupils
The St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court's office participated in Tchefuncte Middle School's "Career Day" on Jan. 29.

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ART CALENDAR

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CALENDAR

• Chamber, JA bring business acumen to classroom
Out of the chamber's 1,000-plus members, 80 percent are small businesses. As such, the efforts of our Small Business Advisory Council are invaluable to our membership. The council assists members through job fairs, recognition awards and trade shows. They keep abreast of trends and issues affecting the small business community in order to plan seminars, workshops and training sessions.

• colleges
colleges

• Community report
Community report

• DOGS RULE THE DAY AS MARDI PAWS ROLLS
It's a dog's day when it rains on your parade, and although clouds gathered, the raindrops didn't fall until all four-footed and two-footed walkers had completed the Mandeville lakefront stroll of the Mystic Krewe of Mardi Paws parade.

• Northlake Christian School
On March 6, Northlake Christian School held a Mother/Daughter Tea.

• on stage
on stage

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SENIOR CENTER MENUS

• St. Scholastica Academy
While several sports teams have victoriously concluded their seasons this year, some teams' seasons have just begun at St. Scholastica Academy.

• Third Sunday Concert is pushed back a week
The Third Sunday Concert for March will be held on the fourth Sunday, March 28. The date change is necessary since the Chef Soiree will be held in Bogue Falaya Park adjacent to Christ Church on the third Sunday.

• Church services, programs
KEEPING THE FAITH

• Consortium strives to save cats' lives
There is a group in St. Tammany Parish that is dedicated to eliminating the problem of feral cats in the community. They also are devoted to treating these wild felines in a humane way and avoiding the euthanizing that often is used as the answer to the problem.

• Exhibit focuses on St. Joseph's altar tradition
The Madisonville Historical Museum sets up new exhibits several times during the year to coincide with special events, holidays or topics of interest to help educate the public.

• Mandeville senior's resume is as big as her heart
When Mandeville High senior Marjorie "Betsy" Bateman was named the 2009-10 St. Tammany Parish Student of the Year, the selection committee probably marveled at her impressive resume.

• 'Miss Ollie' enjoys her ride as queen for a day
Covington resident Ollie McGillivary exuded all of the grace, charm and elegance of a traditional Mardi Gras queen when she served as queen of the 2010 Folsom Mardi Gras parade on Feb. 16.

• Northshore Garden Show springs forth Saturday
Perennials, planters and pine straw can all be found at the Northshore Garden Show. The event, sponsored by the St. Tammany Master Gardeners and the LSU AgCenter, will be held on March 20-21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bobby Fletcher Agricultural Center at the St. Tammany Parish Fairgrounds in Covington.

• Opry sure to put a spring in your step
At last, there are signs of spring around Abita.

• Organizers are making noise about 'Silent Night'
There's a lot of talk about "Silent Night on the River."

• Organizers making noise about 'Silent Night'
There's a lot of talk about "Silent Night on the River."

• Robotics team is bound for nationals
In only its second year, the Mandeville High School robotics team won the 2010 FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition's Bayou Regional.

• Saints add excitement to lesson plan
Last month, the New Orleans Saints went to the Super Bowl for the first time ever and came home with the Lombardi trophy.

• Show-stopping fashion event set
"One, two, three. Red light!" It's time to stop and shop at Beth's Boutique.

• ST. TAMMANY STANDOUTS
Julie Antolik of Covington is a board member of the Covington Garden Club and is chairwoman of the Covington Dats Clean project. The garden club and the city of Covington are partnering to enter the Cleanest City Contest. Judging is done according to population and will be held on March 23, along a route that includes several areas that include parks, and neighborhoods of various socioeconomic groups. It raises awareness in the community about the effects of having a clean community. Volunteers are needed and can call Antolik at 871.9855.

• WEEK IN REVIEW
WEEK IN REVIEW

• Woofstock is local Humane Society's best friend
It's time to take the dogs out for a walk. The 21st annual Woofstock, a fundraiser that benefits the St. Tammany Humane Society, will be held on March 21 from 11 a.m. to

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ART CALENDAR

• births
births

• CABL chief tackles La. education issues
Education in Louisiana was the focus of an address given at the West St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Feb. 26 by Barry Erwin, president of the Council for a Better Louisiana.

• Church News
CHURCH NEWS

• Community report
Community report

• Concert offers an upbeat treat
It happens far too often today that a lot of fun is taken out of fun and a lot of music is taken out of music, leaving only manipulated pleasure and contrived noise.

• Concert to aid Haitian earthquake victims
For many years, the Fuhrmann Auditorium has served the community by showcasing the talents of accomplished musicians and performers. On Sunday at 2 p.m., it becomes the venue for a concert to benefit the people of Haiti presented by the Louisiana Academy of Performing Arts.

• COVINGTON Farmers market
COVINGTON Farmers market

• Covington High School
At Covington High School, there are few honors greater than being named Student of the Month. The honor, given to outstanding CHS seniors, is awarded by a faculty committee made up of those teachers who work with juniors and seniors. The committee solicits nominations from all Covington High teachers based on their students' scholarship, citizenship, leadership, service and character.

• Crisis center serves up charity tea party
Tea can be served with lemon, or with a bit of sugar and cream. But at this party, no matter how you take it, you'll be giving for a worthy cause.

• Famed artist's paintings are complex, riveting
There is a great deal to find interesting in the paintings of Robert Warrens, not least of which may be found in artworks displayed for the first time in St. Tammany since his move to the north shore in 2005.

• Fling sets sail for fun and games
Pontchartrain Elementary School in Mandeville is sailing into spring with an outdoor attraction fit for pirates and maidens of all ages.

• Fontainebleau High School
Not long after the Olympic Games closed in Vancouver, Canada, St. Tammany's own Olympians gathered at Fontainebleau High for the Special Olympics on March 5.

• Good news outshines gloom, doom
There is too much sad news, many people tell me. There is violence, war, poverty, earthquakes and unhappiness. Someone asked me just the other day: Why don't you write about good news?

• KREWE MEMBERS FEEL THE LOVE AT BALL
A lovely queen and a handsome king defined the Krewe of Tchefuncte Ball at Madisonville Town Hall on Feb. 13.

• Lakeshore High School
Lakeshore's Kelly Roberts was just named Support Staff Person of the Year at the school.

• MANDEVILLE COMMUNITY MARKET
MANDEVILLE COMMUNITY MARKET

• Mandeville High School
As the final months of the 2009-10 school pass by, activities at Mandeville High School reflect the upcoming conclusion of the year.

• N.O. visit has Prima Donnas dressed for excess
The Prima Donnas, a.k.a. the Guardians of Haute Couture, paraded with panache in the French Quarter on Feb. 12. The ladies were decked out in beaded bustiers, headdresses and feathered staffs, and were escorted by their Sugar Daddies.

• Play will benefit suicide prevention
Tonight's production of "Sylvia" at Playmakers Theater in Covington will benefit the St. Tammany Outreach for the Prevention of Suicide (STOPS). The play begins at 8 p.m. at the theater off Lee Road.

• Revolt brings history lessons to libraries
When thinking about important years in the early 1800s -- something you probably don't do very often -- there tend to be certain times that stand out for people in the New Orleans area.

• SCHOOLS
SCHOOLS

• senior center menus
senior center menus

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SENIOR CENTER MENUS

• Show-stopping fashion gala to aid woman
"One, two, three. Red light!" It's time to stop and shop at Beth's Boutique.

• SPORTS ROUNDUP
SPORTS ROUNDUP

• ST. TAMMANY STANDOUTS
Rhonda Sceroler and Laure Rooney are chairwomen of the Falaya Fling, along with Rose Beau and Stephanie Bachemin. The event, benefiting St. Scholastica Academy, will be held on Saturday from 7-11:30 p.m., with a "Celebration of Community and 26 Years" Patron Party beginning at 6 p.m. The fundraiser features food, music by the Blue Meanies and an auction. Sean Payton, coach of the world champion New Orleans Saints, will be the celebrity auctioneer. Tickets are $60 per person. For information, call 892.2540, ext. 104.

• Walk can be start of a healthier you
Here we are in the middle of Lent and you may be struggling to live up to your resolution to forego a guilty pleasure until Easter arrives.

• Warrens' work is complex, riveting
There is a great deal to find interesting in the paintings of Robert Warrens, not least of which may be found in artworks displayed for the first time in St. Tammany since his move to the north shore in 2005.

• Woofstock is local Humane Society's best friend
It's time to take the dogs out for a walk. The 21st annual Woofstock, a fundraiser that benefits the St. Tammany Humane Society, will be held on March 21 from 11 a.m. to