August 2, The 10th Anniversary fundraising gala of the Louisiana Breast Cancer Task Force–Pink Ribbon Fling–will be held on at the Cricket Club, 2040 Saint Charles Avenue in New Orleans from
8 to 11 p.m. The theme for this year’s event is “Bling, Bling Fling” and attendees are encouraged to wear dressy casual attire with lots of sparkly BLING–and of course–a touch of PINK! Tickets are $75 per person. Call 504-733-5539.

August 6, North Oaks Diabetes Education to Host Free “Fight Diabetes with Fitness” class. Join Exercise Specialist Tarri Wyre as she explains the health links between increased fitness levels and diabetes management. Wyre also will provide practical tips and guidelines to motivate participants to begin an exercise regimen.
For more information call 985-230-5723 between the hours of
8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on weekdays.

August 9-30, Divine Protectors of Endangered Pleasures presented by Brunner Gallery. The reception for the Divas is from 6 to 8 p.m. Bustiers created and worn in the 2008 Mardi Gras celebration. For more information call 985-893-0444 or visit www.brunnergallery.com. 

August 8, Olde Towne Alive Block Party from 6 to 9 p.m. on First Street in Olde Town Slidell. There will be live music, arts, classic car display and food. For more information, please call 985-646-4322 or visit www.slidell.la.us.

August 9, St. Tammany Parish Hospital is offering a free screening for Peripheral Vascular Disease from 8 a.m. to noon. If you are experiencing leg pain, particularly when walking or exercising, please call 985-898-4405. This screening is not a complete medical examination. It is intended to help identify people who have risk factor of PVD and refer them for follow up.

August 9, Northshore Art Market will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Lee Lane in Downtown Covington. Admission is free. For more information, call 985-809-6954 or www.nortshoreartmarket.com.

August 15, Sunset at the Landing Concert presenting varied musical genres and feature local and national talent. Concert goers are welcome to bring chairs, food and beverages. Concerts are held at the Columbia Street Landing beginning at 6 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, please call 985-892-1873.

August 15, Chillin’ with the Chamber at the Hammond Chamber of Commerce, 400 NW Railroad Ave. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There will be music, hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and a chance to win $10,000. For more information on this event, please call 985-345-4457 or log on to www.moveuptohammond.com.

August 16, The St. Tammany West Chamber will host their annual $10,000 Raffle Party from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Castine Center. Musical entertainment will be provided by local favorite Four Unplugged. Tickets cost $100 each. For more information on the raffle party email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , call 985-892-3216 or visit www.sttammanychamber.org.

August 21, Second Annual Cultural Extravaganza at the Slidell Municipal Auditorium from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. featuring an 8-course culinary feast with each course provided by a different “culinary artist” from the city. Art displays and live entertainment by Jeanne Louise and All That Jazz. Tickets are $25 and must be purchased in advance. For more information, please call 985-643-5678 or
985-646-4375.

August 22, Otis House Museum in Fairview-Riverside State Park, Madisonville is offering an evening program to explore the sense of sight. Learn how eyes operate, how we perceive colors, shapes and movement. Designed for ages nine through adult. The program is free with park admission of $1 per person, seniors 62+ and
children under three are admitted free. Call toll free 1-888-677-3247 or 985-792-4652.

August 23, Tammany Christian Singles “Hawaiian Luau Dance” will be held at the Mandeville Community Center, 3090 E. Causeway Approach, from 8 p.m. to midnight. Cost is $20 at the door.
Call 985-626-7330 or go to www.tammanychristiansingles.com.

August 23, Northshore Cajun Dance at the Abita Springs Town Hall. There will be free dance lessons and a lot of fun. The Town Hall is located at 22161 Level Street. For more information, please call 985-882-3016.
August 29, Columbia Street Block Party will be from
5:30 to 9:30 p.m. The party is located in the 200-500 blocks of Columbia St., Covington. For more information, please call
985-892-1873 or log on to www.cityofcovingtonla.com.

August 27, The St. Tammany West Chamber Monthly luncheon with featured speaker Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu. The luncheon will be held at the Covington Holiday Inn. Registration starts at 11:30 a.m. and program at noon. Cost is $25 for members, $30 for non-members. For details, call 985-892-3216, ext 2 or online at www.sttammanychamber.org.

August 30, Visitors to Fairview-Riverside State Park are invited to an educational program–Animal Habitats–presented by the Audubon Nature Institute’s ZooMobile at 1 p.m. The staff and volunteers will be under the oaks near Otis House. Learn about where and how various animals live and how they survive in their habitat. Free with park admission of $1 per person aged 4 to 61. Children under three or seniors 62+ are admitted free. Call 985-792-4652
for details.

August 31- Sept. 1, Land O’ Pines Campgrounds annual Labor Day Weekend Extravaganza. A full weekend of tournaments, bingos, annual “Miss L.O.P. Swimsuit Contest”, and the 11th Annual Battle of the Bands all rolled up into one fantastic weekend! Shop various craft, food, and specialty booths. Enjoy free prize give-a-ways all day Sunday during each band break. Reservations required, 3-night minimum. Cash prizes will be awarded. The battle begins at noon and ends at 9 p.m. Call 1-800-443-3697 for general information or
to enter your band.