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Slidell Newcomers Club celebrates‘Hollywood Glamour’ Advocate staff report The Slidell Newcomers Club held its 37th annual Mardi Gras Ball Jan. 31 at the Northshore Harbor Center with the theme “Hollywood Glamour.” The club is a nonprofit social ladies club serving Slidell, Lacombe and Pearl River. It has 300 members and serves the community through charitable donations. The 2014-15 president of the Slidell Newcomers Club is Sandra Faucheux. The captain and co-captain of the Mardi Gras Ball are Teresa Malone and Cindy Mingus. The 2014 Mardi Gras Ball royalty were Queen Janet Giroir and King John Morgan. The 2015 maids are Nancy Baldwin, Lou Denley, Mary Landa, Laura Parris, Kay Saraceno, Kathy Seeger and Judy Warnke. Their portraits were done in black and white to support the ball’s Photo provided by Julie Wood theme of Hollywood glamour of the Slidell Newcomers Club 2014 Queen Janet Giroir and King John Morgan 1930s and ’40s.
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Elks line dancers entertain at Heritage Manor in Slidell Apprentice Artists for January chosen at the SAL Christmas party are Kathleen DesHotel, left, and Dolores Craine.
Slidell Art League combines business with pleasure Advocate staff report The Slidell Art League held its December meeting at the home of Gwen Losh, as members swapped gifts while celebrating the season and a common love of artistic expression. In a rousing game of Tricky Santa Swap, everyone ended up with a handmade gift from a fellow artist. The group did hold its monthly
art competition to decide January 2015 Master and Apprentice artists. In the Master category, winners were: first, “Me” by Richard Ray; second, “Candy Jar” by Colleen Marquis; and third, “Daphne” by Matt Monahan. In the Apprentice category, the winners were: first, “My Cross to Bare” by Dolores Craine and second, “Snow
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Slidell Master Artists for January are, from left, Richard Ray, Colleen Marquis and Matt Monahan. House” by Kathleen DesHotel. For information about Slidell All works are on display in the Art League meetings and activilobby of the Slidell Memorial ties, visit slidellartleague.org or Hospital Cancer Center. call (985) 326-3405.
The popular Elks line dancers recently visited and entertained residents and veterans at Heritage Manor in Slidell. The residents clapped and tapped their feet to the music. This group was formed 20 years ago by Elk Pat Massarini. It visits all of the nursing homes and assisted-living facilities in and around Slidell. In the front row, from left, are Rose Fontenot, Carol Massarini and Van Williamson. Behind them are Ellyn Campbell, Elks Exalted Ruler Herb Hostler, guest Paul Niehaus, Pat Massarini, Allen Landry, Lou Landry, Walda Sbisa, Barbara Frank and Dennis Guenard.
Slidell Garden Club looks past winter’s chill
TAMMANY TO DO MANDEVILLE
NEW THEATER LOCATION: 8 p.m. Feb. 27. The 30 by Ninety Theatre in Mandeville will move to a permanent space at 880 Lafayette St. in Mandeville with the northshore premiere of “She Kills Monsters.” The play is a comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games, written by Qui Nguyen, and directed by Tom Bubrig with the assistance of Deborah Marcelle. Recommended for ages 16 and up. Performances will take place at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2:30 p.m. Sundays from Feb. 27 through March 15, with a midnight performance on Friday, March 6, when cosplay will be encouraged. For tickets, call (844) THE-3090 toll free or visit www.tinyurl.com/30x90tix. ‘DUNGEONS & DRAGONS:’ 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, Mandeville Library, 844 Girod St. A session of the “Dungeons & Dragons” role-playing game will be held on the first Thursday of the month through May. To register, visit register.stpl.us/evanced/lib/ eventcalendar.asp or call (985) 626-4293.
MADISONVILLE
MARITIME MUSEUM: 6 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Feb. 7, Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum, 133 Mabel Drive, Madisonville. A Texas Hold ’em poker tournament to benefit the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum will be held. Buy-in for the tournament will be $50, with prizes for first through fifth places based on 90 percent of the buy-in and paid in the form of Visa gift cards. Food and drink will be sold. For information, call Sharon Street at (985) 845-9200.
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KING CAKE SILENT AUCTION: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at The Scotts’ Coffee and Tapas Bar, 201 Carroll St. The St. Tammany Humane Society will be the beneficia-
ry of a king cake silent auction. The event is sponsored by Doggie Divas Walking Service. Participants in the silent auction will bid on donated king cakes and Mardi Gras-inspired items. MAKING CRAB NETS: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 11, Castine Center, Pelican Park, 63350 Pelican Drive. Earl Kessling will teach how to make crab nets. Leave with a completed net and all the tools necessary to continue making nets. $15. It will be offered again March 12. To register, visit www.pelicanpark.com. LEARN TO KNIT: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays from Feb. 24 through March 5, Castine Center, Pelican Park, 63350 Pelican Drive. Janet Westover will teach Knitting 101. $38. To register, visit www.pelicanpark.com.
COVINGTON
YMCA YOUTH BASKETBALL: Register by Feb. 7, West St. Tammany YMCA, 71256 Francis Road. Registration is open for this basketball program for boys and girls ages 3-7, which concludes March 14. For information, call the YMCA at (985) 893-9622. STAA EXHIBIT: Through Feb. 7. St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St. “Nature’s Essence: Two Visions,” the works of Marcia Holmes and Jim Seitz. “LOOT” CAST: The cast has been chosen for the Playmakers Theater presentation of “Loot,” a black farce by Joe Orton, which will be staged March 6-22 at the theater at 19106 Playmakers Road. Members of the cast are Gina Pauratore, Allen Bryant, Cary Martin, Tom Hassinger, Chase Boltin and Jacob Mendow. The director is Anysia Genre. The set, lighting and sound are by John Carambat, Bill Larsin-Ruffin and Aaron Genre. For tickets, call (985) 893-1671 or visit www. playmakerinc.com.
SLIDELL
application forms for artists who wish to participate in the city’s 21st annual Arts Evening cultural festival from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. March 7 throughout Olde Towne Slidell. The rain date is March 8. Applications can be downloaded at www.slidell.la.us. There is no charge for artists who are accepted to participate. Artists also can submit digital images to culturalaffairs@cityofslidell.org also by Feb. 11 for consideration of having their work featured in the Arts Evening 2015 brochure. For information, call the Department of Cultural & Public Affairs at (985) 646-4375. BANTAM BASEBALL: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 7 and Feb. 21, Slidell Bantam Baseball Association fields, 3000 Rama Drive. On-site registration for the 2015 spring season of the Slidell Bantam Baseball Association. Online registration is available at www.sbba.net. For information, email info@sbba.net. SALAD DAYS STUDENT ART: Noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday through Feb. 21; with special Saturday hours 9 a.m. to noon, Feb. 21, Slidell Cultural Center, 2055 Second St. The annual parishwide student art exhibit is on view through Feb. 21. Admission is free. “MUSE” ARTISTS’ RECEPTION: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20, Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Drive. An artists’ reception will be held for the invitational art exhibition “Muse: Works following the impulse of inspiration,” featuring artists Michael Aldana, Jamie Alonzo, Jessie Hornbrook and Benjamin Netterville. “Muse” is co-curated by Ben Diller and Cynthia Giachetti and on view through March 15. SLIDELL YOUTH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION: 7 p.m. Feb. 24. The Slidell Youth Football Association will hold its first general membership meeting of the year at the SYFA Field House, 3158 Terrace Ave.
ARTS EVENING REGISTRATION: Feb. 11 deadline. The city of Slidell is accepting
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n Remington Jordan Ernst, born Jan. 9, son of Bridgette Megan Ernst and Nicholas Jordan Ernst, of Slidell. He weighed 6 lbs., 14 oz. n Bella Marie Bushnell, born Jan. 10, daughter of Kacey Pennison Bushnell and Blake Todd Bushnell, of Covington. She weighed 8 lbs. n Emery Grace Alvarez, born Jan. 12, daughter of Meredith McCure Alvarez and Christopher James Alvarez, of Covington. She weighed 7 lbs., 11 oz. n Remington Wayne Holifield, born Jan. 12, son of Windy Marrie Holifield, of Bush. He weighed 6 lbs., 12 oz. n Angelo Vincent Giardina III, born Jan. 13, son of Aimee Jo Catherine Gautier and Angelo Vincent Giardina Jr., of Covington. He weighed 8 lbs. n Caden Bradley Johnson, born Jan. 13, son of Alicia Nicole Johnson and William Bradley Johnson, of Madisonville. He weighed 9 lbs., 15 oz. n Maya Elise Kohls, born Jan. 14, daugh-
ter of Meagan Chauvin Kohls and Scott Robert Kohls, of Mandeville. She weighed 7 lbs., 2 oz. n Oliver Rhys Tate, born Jan. 14, son of Erika Vaughn Tate and Robert Wade Tate IV, of Chalmette. He weighed 6 lbs., 15 oz. n Braedan Walter Ducre, born Jan. 15, son of Jazmine Marie Gillchrist and Brandon Walter Ducre, of Abita Springs. He weighed 6 lbs., 14 oz. n Henry Everett Waters, born Jan. 15, son of Brooke Bascle Waters and Grant Logan Waters, of New Orleans. n Amelia Grace Ellis, born Jan. 17, daughter of Ashley Smith Ellis and Parker Nolan Ellis, of Mandeville. She weighed 7 lbs., 4 oz. n Dominik Lucien Morgan, born Jan. 17, son of Janae Nicole Baza and Stephen Luke Morgan, of Covington. He weighed 7 lbs., 5 oz. n Jonah Reid Taft, born Jan. 19, son of Rachel Marie Taft and Timothy Lane Taft, of Denham Springs. He weighed 5 lbs., 15 oz.
BIRTHS Recent births at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington include: n Piper Lynn Rhodus, born Dec. 23, daughter of Whitney Lynn Rhodus and Tanner Reid Rhodus, of Albany. She weighed 7 lbs., 10 oz. n Brody Ashton Michael Baham, born Jan. 6, son of Ashli Ducre Baham and Michael P. Baham, of Lacombe. He weighed 6 lbs., 15 oz. n Reid Andrew Dugal, born Jan. 6, son of Kathryn Nicole Dugal and Daniel Patrick McAuliffe, of Mandeville. He weighed 7 lbs., 6 oz. n Blaise Michael Pinero, born Jan. 6, son of Ashley Lauren Pinero and Blaise Meriadoc Pinero. He weighed 10 lbs., 2 oz. n Chance Dominick Keys, born Jan. 8, son of Anna Marie Keys, of Covington. He weighed 6 lbs., 7 oz. n Olivia Charlotte Laurent, born Jan. 8, daughter of Sarah Theresa Laurent and Daniel Louis Laurent, of Ponchatoula. She weighed 6 lbs., 6 oz.
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The Slidell Garden Club held its January meeting at the home of Maralyn Stiegler. From left are hostesses Janice Miller, Stiegler and Evelyn Bartels.
Slidell Historical Antique Association plans Olde Towne street fair in April tiques, collectibles, vintage art, crafts and food. On Saturday, there will be The Slidell Historical Antique Association will hold its spring performances by the Nightinstreet fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. gales Chorale, TiJonne Reyes Saturday and Sunday, April 25 Jazz Trio, the Hokum High and 26, on First, Second and Rollers and the Messy CookErlanger streets in Olde Towne ers. On Sunday, there will be performances by Overboard Slidell. and Pooyai. Admission is free. For booth information, call The street fair will feature more than 200 booths with an- (985) 641-6316. Advocate staff report
Emerging Young Professionals introduce board members
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The 2015 board members of the Emerging Young Professionals network of the East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce were introduced during a recent after-hours social at Hooters. From left are Tia Friel, Chamber of Commerce liaison Jamie Herrod Dakin, Melissa Mitrik, Kristen Stanley-Wallace, Susan Falls, mentor Linda K. Larkin and Dawn Rivera. Rivera represents EYP’s new corporate sponsor, First Castle Federal Credit Union. For information about joining EYP, contact Linda Larkin at lindalarkin@hotmail.com.