September 1, Southeastern Louisiana University Business Day 2010. Come and show Southeastern students what your business has to offer. 10 am–2 pm at the Student Union Mall. 985-549-3805, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

September 1–25, The City of Slidell’s Department of Cultural & Public Affairs present Where are They Now? The event features the works of former St. Tammany Parish students who have continued their artistic endeavors in higher education programs and/or art related careers. 985-646-4375, www.slidell.la.us.

September 1–30, Fort Isabel Black and White September show featuring artist Johnny Stout. Reception held September 11, 6–9 pm. Fort Isabel is located at 502 North Columbia St., Covington. 985-892-1841, www.fortisabelgallery.com.

September 3, The Northlake Petroleum Wives Club Membership Luncheon 11 am, Mandeville. This is a social and charitable organization that meets September through May. 985-845-8435.

September 5, 14th Annual Battle of the Bands. Land-O-Pines Campgrounds 17145 Million Dollar Rd.,Covington. Spend Labor Day weekend listening to bands battle it out. Free prize giveaways all day Sunday during band breaks. Go to www.camplop.com for more information.

September 10, Northlake Newcomers Annual Membership “Meet and Greet” Coffee will be held at Benedict’s Plantation, 1144 N Causeway. Blvd., Mandeville, 10 am. Various booths of activities will be on display. New members welcome. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

September 10–26, Playmakers Theater presents A Few Good Men by Aaron Sorkin and directed by Phillip Lawrence. This Broadway hit is about the trial of two Marines for complicity in the death of a fellow Marine a Guantanamo Bay. 19106 Playmakers Rd., Covington. 985-893-1671.

September 11, The St. Tammany Art Association presents “A Breath of St. Tammany.” A collection of works including, landscape paintings, illustrated text panels with family photos  and articles which were published in the St. Tammany Farmer from the 1920’s through the 1950’s, by Sidney Fuhrmann. For those who knew him, Sid Fuhrmann was a true Renaissance man. The exhibit runs through October. Visit www.sttammanyartassociation.org for details.

September 11, Kids Wanna Help® Fashion Show Workshop for girls in 3rd–8th grades. 9:30 am–3:30 pm at Tchefuncta Country Club. 985-875-0407, www.KidsWannaHelp.com.

September 14, Professional Women of St. Tammany will hold their monthly luncheon at the Holiday Inn Covington from 11:30 am–1 pm. Network, help promote women in business, win door prizes and more. www.pw-st.org.

September 11–30, Brunner Gallery presents a collection of new paintings by Diane Hanson. Artist reception from 6–8 pm. Brunner Gallery is located at 215 North Columbia St. in Covington. 985-893-0444

.September 18, Kids Wanna Help® Fashion Show Fundraiser benefitting pediatric leukemia patients. 11 am–2 pm at Tchefuncta Country Club. 985-875-0407, www.KidsWannaHelp.com.

September 18, St. Tammany Parish Firehouse Tour. The St. Tammany Fire Districts and the Commission on Cultural Affairs present the last of the seven free “Firehouse Tour” concerts with Christian Serpas. There will be music, fire safety demos and kids activities. This free event starts at noon at Fire District #12. Visit www.stpgov.org/arts or call 985- 898-3011 for details.

September 18-19, The Louisiana Gator Fest. Head out to the St. Tammany Trace at Koop Drive and see live gators and live music. Visit www.louisianagatorfest.com for details.

September 24, The Roosevelt New Orleans will re-create the Stormin’ of the Sazerac, starting at 2 pm. The event will feature Sazeracs, a “vintage glamour” costume contest and hat modeling. Dress in late-1940s attire! A special ladies-only lunch will be served beginning at noon. 504-648-5486.

September 25, Kids Konnection Day at the Park. An opportunity for children and families with special needs and disabilities to meet and “konnect” at a playground designed for children of all abilities. 10 am–2 pm, Koop Dr. (off of Highway 59), Mandeville. 504-583-5550.

September 25, The 21st Annual Beach Sweep. Join the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation and hundreds of volunteers as they gather on local beaches to clean up litter and debris. The event runs from 9 am until noon. To volunteer visit www.saveourlake.org or call Samantha Goodwin at 985-778-7790.