COMMUNITY REPORT

COMMUNITY REPORT

SWINGAROUX ON THE BAYOU

A free Bayou Jam concert featuring music by Swingaroux will be presented today starting at 5:30 p.m. at Heritage Park.

Swingaroux is an original New Orleans big band that performs standards, blues, jazz and contemporary music arranged in a jambalaya consisting of female vocalist, saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and a rhythm section. This unique sound appeals to a wide range of musical tastes, creating a rich musical experience that is music for the ears. Swingaroux"it ain't your daddy's big band.

Concertgoers are invited to bring their chairs, blankets, ice chests and picnic baskets to Heritage Park. Soft drinks, bottled water and on-site food selections will be available for a nominal charge. Please note that park regulations prohibit pets in the park as well as the use of bikes, skateboards, scooters barbeque grills and glass items.

The Bayou Jam Concert Series is brought to you by the city of Slidell's Department of Cultural and Public Affairs and the 2009-10 cultural sponsors.

LEAGUE PRESENTS STATE OF THE PARISH

League of Women Voters of St. Tammany invites parish residents to a free presentation, "The Financial State of St. Tammany Parish," to be held Monday, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Parish Council Chambers, 21490 Koop Drive near Mandeville.

Panelists will include St. Tammany Parish President Kevin Davis, Sheriff Jack Strain, Assessor Patricia Schwarz Core, St. Tammany Parish School Superintendent Gayle Sloan, and the Chiefs of Fire Protection Districts 1 and 4, Larry Hess and Merrick Tassin.

Sheriff Strain will give an overview of the status of tax collections for the year. Each panelist will then have an opportunity to provide the public with a brief summary of their finances.

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