The Slidell branch library will host traditional Japanese folk dancing lessons instructed by Sugai Barker, who has taught the art of Japanese folk dance for many years and has been recognized for her skill by the Japanese Consulate in New Orleans.
There are several types of traditional Japanese dance, all of them unique. Some describe history and others are performed entirely by men. The four traditional dances today are as follows: Kabuki that became known in the 17th century; Bon Odori, a dance for the spirits; Noh Mai†and Nihon Buyo, which is created from a bit of all the dances.
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The event is free and open to the public, but class size is limited to 20 adults or children accompanied by adults. To register, call 646-6470.
Luncheon with Scalise planned
The St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce, East St. Tammany Chamber and Northshore Business Council will host a joint luncheon Wednesday at Benedict’s. Representative Steve Scalise will be the featured speaker.
Doors open for the luncheon’s registration at 11:30 a.m. with the program starting at noon. Cost to attend is $35 for members; $40 for non-members. The event is sponsored by A-B Computer Solutions and WatchSystems.
Reservations are required. Call 892-3216 ext. 2 or visit the Chamber Web site calendar page at sttammanychamber.org.
ASSIST course planned
Register now for ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) Sept. 9-10 at the Greater Covington Center.
ASIST provides training for caregivers seeking to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. Participants often include: people concerned about family or friends, emergency service workers, counselors, teachers, ministers, mental health practitioners, law enforcement workers and community volunteers. The emphasis is on suicide first-aid. This is a full two-day intensive course taught by two to three trained staff. The registration form is available at the STOPS Web site, stops-la.org.
Tobacco cessation program
St. Tammany Parish Hospital and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center are partnering to host free tobacco cessation classes Tuesdays, Sept. 14 to Nov. 2, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Paul D. Cordes Outpatient Pavilion, Louisiana 16300 Highway 1085, Covington. Free lunch will be provided. Reservations are required. Call 898-4581 to register or for more information.
The eight-week class will provide tools needed to quit smoking for good. Smokers will learn how to formulate a quitting action plan such as quitting cold turkey or determining which smoking cessation aids are best for them.
Power Point
class set
A Beginning Power Point class will be held at the Slidell branch library with teacher, Marilyn Hebert, a former computer teacher, who will teach students to use the Microsoft Presentation Software Power Point during two consecutive classes, held one week apart. In the first class, students will learn the basics skills needed to make presentation slides, and in the second, they will learn how to make presentations that are more complex.
Students will have use of the library’s laptop computers for the duration of the class. Students are advised to bring a storage device, such as a flash or thumb drive in which to store their work.
The presentation consists of two consecutive programs, 10-11:30 a.m. Sept. 17 and 24.
The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required as class space is limited to 10 adults. Stop by the library, 555 Robert Blvd., or call 646-6470 to register.
Herb fest
upcoming
The Fall Herb Festival will be held from 4-7 p.m. Sept. 28 in the Slidell library herb garden.
Sponsored by the LSU AgCenter, St. Tammany Parish Library and the Louisiana Master Gardner, participants will be able to “Ask the Expert,” which will focus on growing and using fall season herbs. Guided tours will be made of the master gardener’s herb garden.
Children will be able to plant a miniature fall herb garden to take home. Herbal foods will be available for tasting, such as teas, dips and other food that use fall herbs; recipes will be provided.
Make an herbal sachet. Natural drawer fresheners are one of those little touches that can make a big difference. Supplies will be provided to create the small bags. In addition, community vendors will be selling herb plants.
Sell-A-Bration upcoming
The Slidell Newcomers Club, a nonprofit organization, is looking for crafters to participate in its annual Sell-A-Bration Arts and Crafts Show. This will be the 28th year that the club has been hosting the event, which will be held at the Northshore Harbor Center Oct. 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Oct. 10, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with free admission.
For more information call Linda Tate at 641-2021, e-mail NCSellABration@aol.com or visit the Web site, www.sell-a-brationcraftshow.webs.com.
CHS reunion for Class of 1990
Covington High School’s Class of 1990 will hold its 20-year reunion Oct. 23 at the Howling Wolf (old Piffany Oaks). For more information, contact Alma Anderson McDonald, (601) 447-3007; Brenda Callahan, 285-5260; Sybil Callahan Jones, 792-0651; Dawn Bourgeois Steele, 249-4046; or Amy Bushnell Terwilliger, 264-5298; or follow on Facebook.
Howl-o-ween at Times
On Oct. 30 from noon to 3 p.m., Times Grill of Mandeville will be hosting it first Howl-o-Ween Pawtay benefiting the St. Tammany Humane Society.
Bring your dogs for lunch at Times Grill and benefit the hundreds of orphaned pets in St. Tammany Parish at the same time. Customers will enjoy burgers and ‘dogs’ straight from the grill into yours, ice cold beer and live music.
There will be a doggie costume contest judging scariest costume, most original and funniest dog costume. The Humane Society will also have plenty of adoptable dogs.
Times Grill is located at 1896 North Causeway Blvd.
Vessel safety checks
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will be conducting vessel safety checks. Contact Jerry Ashker (vessel examiner) at 788-5770. There is never a consequence for failing a vessel safety check and the results of the safety checks are not reported to any enforcement agency. Passing vessel owners will be awarded a certificate and decal. Failing vessel owners will be briefed on pertinent safety issues and will be told what needs to be done to obtain a passing inspection.
Troop L checking safety seats
Louisiana State Police Troop L will be holding free weekly child safety seat inspections every Wednesday from 3-6 p.m. at 2600 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville. Walk-ins are accepted everyday but may be subject to extended waiting periods or rescheduling based on personnel availability. For appointments, contact Trooper Nick Manale, 893-6250.
Free car seat safety checks
The Louisiana Office of Public Health Child Safety Coordinator will be on hand to offer free car seat safety checks at Slidell Memorial Hospital Parenting Center each Tuesday.
An appointment is required. The Parenting Center is located at 501 Robert Blvd., at the rear of the Wellness Pavilion. To schedule, call 871-1300.
Volunteers needed for horse therapy
Volunteers are urgently needed to assist with the therapeutic riding classes Tuesdays through Saturdays for children and adults with disabilities. Volunteers, ages 13 and older, either to lead the horses or walk beside the riders while providing emotional and physical support. Experience with horses is not necessary. Training is provided twice each month, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call 796-3677 or e-mail ntherapy@bellsouth.net.
Professional Women of St. Tammany
Professional Women of St. Tammany and Corks N Canvas will hold a “Painting with a Purpose” fundraiser for the Professional Women of St. Tammany’s scholarship fund on Aug. 22 from 2-5 p.m., 2689 Florida St., Mandeville, 626-6272. The cost is $45. You may also register at www.corkscanvas.com.
Dynamic and Inspirational Women’s Networking Event
“Fall for the Season,” a Dynamic and Inspirational Women’s Networking Event and Luncheon, will be held on Wednesday, October 13, 2010, from 11:00 a. m. until 2:00 p.m., at Benedict’s Restaurant, Mandeville, La.
Billie Cash, speaker for the event sponsored by the Mandeville-Covington Christian Women’s Connection, will present “Overcoming Obstacles.” Mrs. Cash is an author, musician, and much sought-after conference speaker.
Community vendors will offer a variety of services and products that guests may purchase.
Guests are encouraged to network and share business cards both before and after the luncheon.
Guests may bring canned goods to donate to the Covington Food Bank, the CWC project for the luncheon.
Cost for the event/luncheon is $18.00, all inclusive. For reservations and free child care (5 and under), please call Mary Ann, (985)893-7762, or Phyllis, (985)674-5093.
Kidz 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 will be held Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kids Konnection, Koop Drive off of Louisiana Highway 59 in Mandeville.
Families are invited to bring photos of outgrown or available equipment for our “equipment exchange” program. Parents are also encouraged to ask about available equipment.
The event is free and open to the public. To register, please call 866-4LAKEVIEW. The event is sponsored by Lakeview Regional Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine, Ochsner Health System, Kids Konnection and Northshore Families Helping Families.
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