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June 2008 Events Calendar
St. Tammany Parish Hospital
Free Prostate Cancer Screening. Includes a physical exam by a physician and a PSA blood test. Recommended for men over age 50 and African American men beginning at age 45 who have not been screened in the last 12 months. Call the Cancer Resource Center 985-898-4581.
Let’s Kick the Habit Tobacco Cessation Classes. This class can provide the tools you need to become tobacco-free in 2008. June 3 through July 22 from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Outpatient Pavilion. To register, call 985-898-4581 or email
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Free Breast Cancer Screening. Clinical breast exams will be provided by a physician or nurse practitioner for women 18 and older. Screening mammograms are available for women 40 and older who have not had a mammogram in the past 12 months. Call the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Care Network at 1-888-616-4687.
Summer Art Schedule
Slidell Art League.
1827 Front St., Slidell. For summer art class schedule, contact 985-847-9458 or www.slidellartleague.info.
St. Tammany Art Association.
320 N. Columbia St., Covington. For summer art class schedule, contact 985-892-8650 or www.sttammanyartassociation.org.
June 6, Kids Fest Children’s Art Festival at Heritage Park in Slidell from 4 to 6 p.m. Live entertainment, art projects and more. For information 985-646-4375 or www.slidell.la.us.
June 7, The Southern Food and Beverage Museum welcomes the public to celebrate the grand opening of its new home in the Riverwalk Marketplace in New Orleans. The museum, which was founded in 2004, is dedicated to the discovery, understanding and celebration of the food, drink and related culture of the South. For more information, call 504-430-5619.
June 7, National Trails Day Swamp Walks at Fairview-Riverside State Park in Madisonville from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Join the Park Ranger and explore the flora and fauna within the swamp. For information 985-792-4652 or www.lastateparks.com.
June 7-8, St. Tammany/Washington Parishes Home Builders Association’s 2008 Home Show will be held in the Castine Center in Mandeville. Over 75 vendors will be on display. Admission is $6. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Call 985-882-5002.
June 12, Coordinated Artists Exhibit presented by Slidell Art League Gallery from 6 to 9 p.m. Slidell Museum, 2020 First St. Exhibit thru 6/30. For information, 985-847-9458 or www.slidellartleague.info.
June 13-15, ‘The Day The War Stopped.’ Historical re-enactment commemorating the brief moment of brotherhood given for the burial of a Union officer, Lt. Commander John E. Hart, by his brother Masons that stopped a bloody war, if only for a few mournful moments. Call 225-635-4224 or visit www.daythewarstoped.com.
June 13, Olde Towne Alive Block Party from 6 to 9 p.m. in Slidell. Live music, arts, classic car display and food. For information, 985-646-4322 or www.slidell.la.us.
June 13, Summer Smash Broadway Revue presented by Northlake Performing Arts Society at 7 p.m. Greater Covington Center, 317 N. Jefferson St. For information, 985-792-1392 or www.npassingers.org.
June 13, A Celebration of the Arts presented by Slidell Art League Gallery, 1827 Front St. from 7 to 9 p.m. Exhibit thru 7/28. For more information, 985-847-9458 or www.slidellartleague.info.
June 13, Berkeley Gallery presents An Evening with the Artist, featuring mix media works in “Black and White” from 7 to 10 p.m. There will be wine and cheese served in a casual atmosphere while you meet and get to know the artists and their works. 72066 Maple St., Abita Springs. 985-892-6144.
June 14, “Civil War on the Homefront” will be presented in St. Francisville and will feature sights and scenes of Oakley Plantation during the Civil War. Includes costume talks, demonstrations on period food, civil war medicines, black powder weapons and more. For more information, call 888-677-2838.
June 14, “Flint Knapping At Rosedown Plantation.” Join Interpretive Ranger James Smith as he demonstrates the art which allowed Native Americans to make many of their own tools. Program occurs every second Saturday, January through June. Call 888-376-1867.
June 14, Second Saturday Evening Stroll at Arts & Frames Gallery at 6 p.m. 503 N. Columbia St., Covington. Call 985-867-9080.
June 14, Fort Isabel Gallery presents featured artists, Kelly Landrum-Hammel and Carol Lapari from 6 to 9 p.m. The Gallery is located at 502 N. Columbia St. in Covington. Call 985-892-1841.
June 14, Pontchartrain Vineyards presents Louisiana legends and Baton Rouge native sons, Casey Kelley and Duke Bardwell, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. as part of its “Jazz’n the Vines” Spring 2008 Outdoor Music Concert Series. Admission is $10 per person. Bring your lawn chair, picnic dinner, flashlight and umbrella. 81250 Hwy. 1082, Bush. Visit www.pontchartrainvineyards.com or call 985-892-9742.
June 20, Sunset at the Landing Concert at 6 p.m. on Columbia St. Landing, Covington. Free. For information, 985-892-1873 or www.cityofcovingtonla.com.
June 21, “Basket Weaving At Rosedown Plantation.” Demonstrations occur every third Saturday of each month in St. Francisville. For more information, call 888-376-1867.
June 21, Slidell’s Got Talent Finals at 7 p.m. Slidell Municipal Auditorium, 2056 2nd St. Showcasing the city’s most talented people. Call 985-646-4375 or www.slidell.la.us.
June 21, Northshore Cajun Dance from 7 to 10:30 p.m. in Abita Springs Town Hall, 22161 Level St. Free dance lessons from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Call 985-882-3016.
June 21, The Causeway Police Charitable Foundation will host its annual luau at the Maritime Museum in Madisonville from 7 to 11 p.m. Great food and open bar. Musical entertainment will be provided by Harvey Jesus and Fire. Dress is hawaiian festive. Cost is $125 per couple. Call 985-809-5337.
June 23-24, The New Orleans Bicyle Club presents Tour de Louisiane 36th Annual Stage Race in Abita Springs, Stoney Point and Covington.
June 24, Relay for Life Team Captains Meeting at Catfish Charlie’s from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Relay for Life is the signature event of the American Cancer Society. If you would like to form a team, if you’d like sponsorship information, if you are a survivor and would like to participate, call 985-230-CURE or send an email to
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June 25, The St. Tammany West Chamber’s monthly luncheon will be held at Tchefuncta Country Club in Madisonville. Former state representative Mike Strain of Abita Springs, now Commissioner of Agriculture, will be the featured speaker. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. with the program starting at noon. Cost is $25 for members; $30 for non-members. Call 892-3216 or make your reservation through the Calendar Page at www.sttammanychamber.org by June 20.
June 26-27, St. Tammany Outreach for the Prevention of Suicide (STOPS) is sponsoring a two-day suicide first-aid interactive workshop for community caregivers at the Greater Covington Center, 317 N. Jefferson St. in Covington. Pre-Registration is required. Call 985-237-5506 or visit www.stops-la.org for details.
June 28, The Northshore Harbor Center presents its 3rd anniversary celebration “Cirque in Black & White” from 7 p.m. until midnight. The spectacular evening will include fabulous food and music and entertainment that will captivate and surprise attendees. Tickets for the gala are $75 per person. For information, call 985-781-3650.
June 28, The Lacombe Crab Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on the grounds of John Davis Park in Lacombe. The festival will feature live entertainment, crab cook-off, gumbo competitions and more. Admission is $3 per person per day until 5 p.m. then increases to $5 for the evening entertainment. Children under 10 are free. For more information, www.lacombecrabfest.com .
June 27-28, Support Our War Heroes is hosting its 2nd annual fundraiser, Glory, a patriotic music and dance entertainment show in honor of our troops. Glory will be performed June 27 at 7:30 p.m. and June 28 at 2:00 and 7:30 p.m. at the Northshore High School Performing Arts Theatre in Slidell. Tickets are $20 and may be obtained by visiting www.rosieshows.com or at the door.
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