Music Thursday, Friday and Sunday

Wednesday's St. Patrick Day concert with Four Unplugged has been moved to Thursday due to weather. Crop circles will be in place for social distancing. Food available, BYOB. Golf carts are prohibited from moving in the seating area from show's start (5:30pm) until 15 minutes after show's end (8:15pm). Bring your chairs, your smile and your dancing shoes.

Friday's Sunset at the Landing Ain't at the Landing

Due to construction / repair of the sidewalk from Columbia Street to the Landing, Friday night's Sunset at the Landing concert has been re-located to the Covington Trailhead. Crop circles will be in place for social distancing. Bring you chairs, your snacks, your beverages and your toe-tapping shoes. As always, Big Thanks to Heritage Bank for supporting our musical heritage : )

Sunday, Noon

This is a wonderful Zumba picture. No two people in the entire picture are doing the same thing. We're not even facing the same direction … lol. Zumba with the Mayor this Sunday, 12:00 noon, Bogue Falaya Hall (behind City Hall). Rule #1: If you're moving, you're doing it right. Rule #2: If you're learning a new step, forget the arms. Just focus on the legs. Rule # 3: Everyone's body type and rhythm is different. You're not supposed to look like the other folks (refer to picture). To Register or For Details

What's the Plan for Block Parties? When Will They Return?

The Governor's current Covid-19 social guidelines allow for sizable outdoor gatherings assuming there is adequate space for appropriate social distancing. A block party, by it's very nature, is a close-up and personal event. There is no reasonable expectation of social distancing. The City will resume block parties once the Governor removes the restriction for social distancing.

Community Helper in Need of Community Help

A few years ago Pamela McKay began preparing meals for those in our area in need - poor, homebound, homeless, disabled and / or seniors. She started on a 4 burner electric cooktop with food donated by stores and restaurants. One morning a break-out group from Leadership St. Tammany assisted her with meal prep. With Pastor Jay Graves help, Pamela was moved into the kitchen facilities of Hosanna Lutheran Church. Today, with a little help from some friends, she cooks and delivers over 200 meals every Wednesday to Slidell, Abita Springs, Mandeville, Covington and Tangi … quite a chore, quite a feat.

Volunteer Betty Brock of Yum Yum Gimme Sum Food Truck preps chicken for baking. Pediatrician Dr. Katie Bruno Queen helps wash lettuce donated from Hosanna Lutheran's community garden. She guides us towards healthy meals. Most food is donated

Ways to Help

The most immediate need is someone with basic internet skills to setup "Sign-Up" Genius, then check with Pamela on a weekly basis posting what help is needed. Sidenote: The great thing about this is a person working from home could make a huge difference and never leave the house. Reply to this e-mail if interested. Volunteers are welcome on Wednesdays from 9:00am to 1:00pm at Hosanna Lutheran Church in Mandeville - food prep, cooking, packaging, cleaning, labelling. There is also a need for volunteers to deliver the meals. All are invited to Covington's Community Garden (corner Jackson and 30th Avenue) on Friday mornings (9:00am start) to "get your hands dirty." Food raised from the garden will go this ministry. High Priority: Refrigeration storage for donated items. Pamela's prayer is a kitchen location where perishables can be both stored and prepared. Pamela can be reached at 985-237-3138 or on Facebook Messenger Pamela Onmygrind McKay. Or you can reply to me via this e-mail.

The "Covington Community Garden Kids Club" recently got a lesson in farming and healthy eating. At this time the biggest need at the garden are the black tubs in which the plants grow. Amazingly (to me) a large pot costs $50.00. Donation of containers or $$ to buy containers would be a huge help.

"With a little help from my friends"

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