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Enterprising Women

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LEGAL Ronda M. Gabb— Educational Workshops are Here!.....................................13

BEAUTY & LIFESTYLE Book Review— In Some Other World, Maybe .....................................12 Foodies and Friends— Mon Petit Chou-fleur ........................................................14

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On the Cover

Northshore Dentists ................................ 9 Summer Camp Guide 2016 .................. 16

Recipe— Cauliflower Soup.................................................................15 Wax’d— The Eyes Have It! .................................................................21 Mary W. Speed— Oil .........................................................................................26 Fashion Editor’s Picks— Play with Pantones ............................................................. 27 Home Feature— Perfect Porch ....................................................................... 34

COMMUNITY Behind the Scenes .................................................................3 Associate Publisher’s Note ...................................................4

ENTERPRISING WOMEN Sharon & Michelle Thibodeaux— Thibodeaux Dance Studios ............................................... 22

NORTHSHORE DENTISTS Dentistry is Changing Lives One Smile at a Time— Charles Schof, D.D.S. ............................................................9 Dentistry for the Kids— Michael Von Gruben, D.D.S. ............................................. 11

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Making Good Impressions— Nathan Brown, M.D., D.M.D. ............................................ 11

HEALTH & FITNESS Dr. Robert Benson— The Winner by a Neck .......................................................10

Gallinghouse Marketing + Creative— The Benefits of a Marketing Audit ......................................5 Branding for the Future— Tammy Randles, Century 21 SELA .....................................6 Compassion That Compels .................................................12 Summer Camp Guide 2016 ................................................16 Kids Being Kids ................................................................... 25 Meet the Owner— Sherrí Hansen, Culinary Kids .............................................26 Notes & Notables ...............................................................32 Sophisticated Social ............................................................39 March Events ...................................................................... 40

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behind the scenes We met up with Michelle and Sharon Thibodeaux for their photo shoot on location at Maison Lafitte on a beautiful February day.

We asked them some questions to get to know a different side of the mother daughter duo.

SW: What did you eat for breakfast this morning?

MT: Berry Juice ST: Coffee and half a banana SW: What does your usual day consist of?

MT: Working out, choreographing dances, computer work, and preparing for classes ST: Coffee, prayers, paperwork for studios and evening classes a few days a week SW: What are you reading right now?

MT: The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman ST: Chicken Soup for the Soul and The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway

For more fun behind the scenes photos and interview answers visit our website, SophisticatedWoman.com.

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Cover Photography: Steve Randon Photography, SteveRandon.com.

Shot on location: Maison Lafitte, 402 Lafitte St, Mandeville, 985-778-2045, maison-lafitte.com.

Anna LeDonne is the editor of Sophisticated Woman Magazine, a Covington native and LSU graduate.

In her spare time, she enjoys dining out with her husband Vinnie, practicing calligraphy, reading a good book and all things art and design.

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WHEN READING OUR

Foodies and Friends feature this month I was reminded of my first boyfriend, Christian… I met him one summer when I was about ten years old whilst on holiday in Brittany, France with my family. We became inseparable and would spend time together playing and chatting away together.

He would call me ‘Mon petit chou-fleur’ (my little cauliflower). My mother translated it and my siblings would tease me about it for years to come. The relationship didn’t last beyond the summer, there were no cell phones or internet back in those days. The funny thing about our “relationship” was that he didn’t speak English and my French was limited to ordering croissants at the local patisserie. Sweet memories.

It’s hard to believe that it’s already time to think about summer camps for our children. We are blessed to have so many unique camps in our area that allow our children to explore and experience new things. We have put together our annual Summer Camp Guide to help you find a camp that will fit your child’s interests.

One of my favorite things to do when putting the magazine together is to shoot our home features and this month was no exception.

Penny Dastugue was generous enough to open her home to us. I enjoyed an all too short time sitting on her porch watching the world go by.

Our fashion editor Patty Beal picked a perfect sunny day to expertly put together some fantastic looks inspired by this spring’s hottest Pantone colors. We also got a chance to catch up with Sophisticated Woman’s Enterprising Women Sharon and Michelle Thibodeaux who shared their story and passion for dancing with us.

Enjoy the issue!

business The Benefits of a Marketing Audit ONE OF MY favorite quotes is Einstein’s definition of insanity—doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.

While we’d all like to think that we learn from our mistakes, the marketing audit is a formalized process that helps to objectively separate your successes from your failures.

A marketing audit provides invaluable insight in developing marketing plans. It takes a look at the big picture, providing an inventory and evaluation of your marketing assets.

Each activity is assessed individually and collectively for cost, reach, effectiveness and fit with your overall brand. While many businesses rate the success of a specific project at its conclusion, most do not have the time or capabilities to review their marketing efforts as a whole.

The first stage of the audit is discovery, which includes a review of external factors that affect marketing. What kind of marketing are others in your industry doing? What is working or not working for them? Is there research data already out there that sheds light on what you should be doing? Discovery also entails a comprehensive internal examination of marketing activities—owned media (website, newsletter, collateral materials), earned media (PR, press coverage), paid media (advertising) and shared media (any social media activity and online reputation).

In the evaluation phase, the auditor makes recommendations for marketing initiatives likely to be the most effective. Findings are compiled into a report that provides a thorough, objective third party assessment of the marketing function within your organization.

In order to decide where you’re going, it’s vital to know where you’ve been. If you don’t have a clear picture, a marketing audit could be the answer you need.

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Tammy Randles, CENTURY 21 SELA WRITTEN BY JILL WILLIE

IN OCTOBER OF 2012, Tammy Randles took over as broker and CEO of a local real estate agency. Under her insight and direction, she achieved unprecedented growth and the company grew almost 300 percent in three short years. This positioned her and the company for her most recent move, taking on a new franchise brand, CENTURY 21 SELA. This has poised the company for additional growth and profitability.

Tammy explained that as the most recognized brand name in real estate (according to the Millward Brown 2014 Ad Tracking Study), CENTURY 21 has the power, tools and technology to help her agents better serve their clients. “We are well positioned to grow under the CENTURY 21 umbrella, providing additional opportunities, a strong, competitive commission structure and technological resources that are unparalleled in the real estate industry.”

Noting it is one thing to have tools in your toolbox and quite another thing to know how to use them, Tammy said she is pleased with the investment that CENTURY 21 leadership has made in training their agents and helping prepare for their launch as a different franchise. With state-of-the-art technology at their fingertips, CENTURY 21 agents can leverage the global reach of its brand. With innovative predictive marketing tools, they also have insight into the preferences and buying habits of potential buyers and sellers.

“We will also be taking advantage of CENTURY 21’s specialty divisions, including Commercial and Fine Homes & Estates,” she said. “All of this translates into a more streamlined, innovative way of doing business which ultimately means better service and results for our clients.”

The brand’s tagline, “Smarter, Bolder, Faster,” is a perfect fit for Tammy’s own leadership philosophy. Tammy draws upon her 13 years of experience in real estate to empower her agents to succeed and grow their own businesses. “I really see my role as an advisor, someone who can assess my agents’ needs and provide the resources and encouragement to help them reach their goals.

Every agent matters—regardless of their sales numbers,” she said. “Great sales numbers are a byproduct of happy people reaching both their personal and professional goals.”

With her lead-by-example attitude, Tammy is always ready and willing to roll up her sleeves to get the job done—even when those sleeves are attached to a formal evening gown. Over the last few years, Tammy has participated in a couple of pageants as a way to benefit non-profit and service organizations. “Even though I had never participated in a pageant before, I jumped at the chance to experience something new and help raise money for Dress for Success—an organization near and dear to my heart.”

Being involved with Ms. Corporate America allowed Tammy the opportunity to not only attend business seminars and network with businesswomen throughout the country, but to also step out of her comfort zone. “I was certainly 6 Sophisticated Woman | March 2016

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intimidated by the thought of dressing in an evening gown, being on a big stage, and answering questions from an unknown panel of judges in front of so many people. But I’ve learned that the only way to grow is to just do it,” she explained.

Following a top five finish, Tammy was invited to participate in the Ms. America (over 26 division). During her second foray into a pageant competition, Tammy was able to showcase her love of her hometown in front of a national audience. In addition to proudly donning Saints gear as part of her exercise outfit she created a video love letter to the New Orleans area.

“I traveled the area and filmed iconic scenes and characters that make the city famous— from the St. Charles streetcar and St. Louis Cathedral to the Mardi Gras Indians and French Quarter street mimes. To top it off, my youngest daughter, who is a jazz pianist, provided the background music,” she said. “The video was awarded first prize. But, of course, who could compete with the City of New Orleans!”

“Giving back to our local community has always been a priority for us. In addition to the countless volunteer hours our agents donate on a yearly basis, we also participate in an annual group service project. Over the years, we’ve assisted with building homes for Habitat for Humanity, served food at a local mission, bartended for breast cancer, washed cars for ARC of New Orleans and helped with many other events.”

In addition to being heavily involved in the REALTOR® community, Tammy is currently on the Board of Directors for Easter Seals and the leadership council for the National Small Business Association.

No matter the assignment, the challenge or the task ahead of her, Tammy acknowledges that she jumps into everything with both feet. “If it is worth doing, it’s worth giving it all I have.” This work ethic has served Tammy well—especially in the male broker-dominated real estate industry. “I am especially proud to have built the business to this point,” she explains. “As a mother raising my daughters, Cacey and Courtney, and with Courtney having autism while also building a business, there was no time to think about things, you just did it. Failure was not an option. Fortunately, I have a great partner, Vance Ott, our COO, and a great staff. We all work well together and make the perfect team. Without them I could not have accomplished so much.”

Tammy Randles is the President and Broker of CENTURY 21 SELA. Their Northshore office is located at 4700 Hwy. 22, Suite #5, Mandeville.

For more information call 985-778-0657 or visit CENTURY21SELA.com. Additional offices are located in Metairie, Marrero and New Orleans, which is opening soon.

ABOVE LEFT: Tammy enjoyed a day out at the Bucktown Festival with her daughters, Cacey and Courtney. ABOVE RIGHT: Sophisticated Woman interviews Tammy at her office in Mandeville. RIGHT: Tammy was invited to participate in the Ms. America Pageant (Over 26 division).

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Call Dr. Charles A. Schof at Mandeville Center for Dental Excellence, 985-626-4401, 240 Dalwill Dr. in Mandeville or visit charlesschof. com. He is a member of the Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, The American Dental Assoc. and has received Mastership Status from the Academy of General Dentistry.

a time. Never in the history of dentistry have we been able to provide solutions across generations like we can today. Advancements in technology have paved the way for a future of dental health.

Digital technology and lasers have improved the quality of dental care. Tooth loss caused by periodontal disease, repeated dental procedures, teeth grinding and bruxism are all minimized with advanced diagnostic procedures.

Oral DNA testing analyzes the 11 specific bacteria that destroy the bone supporting the teeth. Chronic inflammatory periodontal infections are linked to heart disease, diabetes, stroke, some forms of cancer and other diseases. We now know that these bacteria can be transmitted and that there is a direct oral systemic connection. Through oral DNA testing, antibiotics and detailed cleanings, periodontal disease is better controlled.

Tooth decay is still causing repeated dental procedures. High acidic diets and sugar are the primary cause of tooth decay. Digital X-rays and new laser cavity detection are at the forefront of early diagnosis while the DIAGNOdent速 allows for early cavity detection, eliminating the need for aggressive tooth removal.

Early intervention will prevent unnecessary tooth loss and is often completed without anesthesia.

3D X-rays allow for detection of chronic infections often missed by traditional X-rays.

These scans allow dentists to plan for implant placement. This technology is leading the way for computer guided implant placement. This technique is faster and more precise and far less invasive than earlier techniques. Dental implants have given confidence and beauty to modern denture wearers.

CAD/CAM technology allows dentists to deliver a crown, veneer or onlay in the same day. Many patients understand the value in reduced visits, temporary crowns and unnecessary sensitivity.

For those patients with anxiety, oral medication and IV sedation coupled with aesthetics, which provide a more profound and deeper numbing, have opened the door for many to take a more proactive role in their oral care.

Creating a treatment plan that fits the goals of the patient is the key to long-term oral health.

Advancements in technology have paved the way for a future of dental health.

An aspect of oral health that is often overlooked is occlusion, or the way our teeth interact with each other. This is a direct determinate in appearance of the smile. Worn teeth age the face. Cracks and stains are characteristic of teeth grinding. This is where anti-aging techniques are available. Having an early bite exam can prevent this accelerated aging of the teeth. For those who are suffering the effects, porcelain crowns and veneers have the ability to restore beauty and function to a worn dentition. Bite appliances or night guards are key to protecting the smile. Low-profile appliances are now available which improve on patient compliance.

There has never been a better time in dentistry to touch all generations. From early detection of decay and gum disease to implant restorations to restore beauty, function and confidence, dentistry is a leader in the antiaging movement.

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with which we can now transform an aging face in minutes with a variety of injectable substances, the neck remains resistant to quick and easy fixes. The unique elastic character of neck skin, the position of neck muscles that flex and rotate our heads, sun damage, deposits of extra fat, and sagging muscles all contribute to the “turkey gobbler,” the double chin and the red-brown “chicken skin,” which often is seen along the sides of the neck and upper chest.

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Although for some the only realistic solution is a neck lift or face lift, there are several other viable treatments available to address a variety of concerns related to the neck. Excess fat and fullness are often easily removed and the neck skin tightened with a quick, local-anesthesia laser procedure where the fat is melted by a thin laser wand and then removed through a tiny puncture in the skin. Recently, Kybella® injections have produced remarkable results, shrinking double chins by means of tiny injections which permanently dissolve the extra fat, thus eliminating surgery altogether. The taut muscles, which form vertical strands in the front of the neck, can be relaxed and improved with Botox® or similar products.

The most difficult problems of neck skin are caused by the sun’s chronic effects. Crepepaper texture is remedied either by a series of mild chemical peels or injecting diluted fillers which re-thicken the skin. The distressing red-brown discoloration so common in aging women is erasable with special laser and IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) devices, which target dilated capillaries and pigment granules just beneath the surface.

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northshore dentists Dentistry for the Kids WRITTEN BY SARAH HERNDON PHOTO BY LAINEY REED

Dr. Von Gruben and his staff focus on making the sometimes dreaded dental visits a pleasurable experience for children. With more room in their new space, wait times are reduced, which is important not only to the patients but to the parents waiting with younger siblings with short attention spans. As a father of four, Dr. Von Gruben can relate to these parents, GROWING OUT OF one’s office space which is why his staff works hard to accommay seem like a hassle to some, but not to modate their needs.

Michael Von Gruben, D.D.S., owner of Pediatric He remarks, “Being a pediatric dentist is Dentistry in Mandeville. He is excited to watch most rewarding when an apprehensive patient his practice grow. His practice began in 2013 arrives and by the end of the visit, loves going in an office on Highway 59. His new office the dentist and is excited unless you respond to your Account Executivetowith corrections by about taking care on West Causeway Approach now has seven of his or her teeth.” This is one of the main dental chairs and a bright, spacious waiting reasons he was drawn to the profession. room equipped with iPads and tablets, along Dr. Von Gruben offers many treatment Fax corrections to 985-893-7686 back to your account executive. with traditional toys and booksor foremail the younger options for children with multiple cavities Requested proofs beyond threea will be subject to production fees. crowd. Patients can even enjoy cartoon or a including nitrous oxide and in-house sedation. movie in their chair during their appointment These services allow him to do more efficient on televisions anchored in the ceiling. work, meaning fewer appointments for the

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patient and ultimately, reducing their anxiety.

Parents are welcome to stay with their children during all appointments.

“All these decisions are about what’s best for the child. If you use that as a guide, you can do a good job and make a good name for yourself,” he says.

Originally a Baton Rouge native, Dr. Von Gruben fondly calls the Northshore his home.

He has enjoyed raising his family here alongside his wife, Rachel. With an affinity for the outdoors, he enjoys kayaking on the lake when he can. “I’m a pretty simple guy,” he adds. “I basically like LSU football, the Saints, fishing and dentistry.”

Dr. Michael Von Gruben’s practice, Pediatric Dentistry, is located at 1305 West Causeway #1 For more Proof #2 youFinal Approach inProof Mandeville. information, can contact them by phone at 985-778-2272 or visit their website, pediatricdentistmandeville.com.

Making Good Impressions WRITTEN BY SARAH HERNDON

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was adamant when he told the medical school faculty with whom he was interviewing that he wanted to be anything but a surgeon. But after completing his M.D., Dr. Brown’s interests shifted and he felt more than just a pull towards surgery¬—he was passionate about it. He received his D.M.D at the University of Alabama in Birmingham and then stayed on to complete his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency. Dr. Brown is now based on the Northshore with his practice, Northlake Oral and Facial Surgery.

“As it turns out, I loved surgery in general. I was especially drawn to trauma surgery. I enjoyed taking care of things that needed to be repaired. It is very necessary work,” says Dr. Brown.

His profession seems to not only be necessary but much sought-after as he receives many referrals due to his growing reputation on the Northshore. Dr. Brown specializes in repairing fractures and soft tissue

injuries to the skin and bones of the head, face and mouth. A majority of the patients that come into his office are there for either the planning and placement of dental implants or the removal of teeth. However, Dr. Brown’s surgical expertise goes deeper, which allows him to perform bone and soft tissue grafting as well as reconstructive surgery.

“My training and background give me the capability to care for those with complex medical issues that my dental and medical colleagues need assistance with,” he says, “These finer points are only learned via great instruction by other surgeons, exhaustive self-study and thousands of hours of actual practice.”

While Dr. Brown’s passion is surgery, he holds his patients in the highest esteem and is concerned for their comfort and well-being. “I spend a great deal of time with my patients trying to make sure they understand everything as well as possible,” he says, “Sometimes it is difficult to comprehend it all when someone dumps a ton of information on you and you have no frame of reference to understand it.”

Dr. Brown is much like other fathers and husbands—enjoying family downtime playing monster with his three daughters or dining out with his wife, Alex, who tends to be the cook in the family. However, back in the office, you will never find Dr. Brown eating on his lunch break; he prefers using that additional hour to care for his patients.

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What Could’ve Been WRITTEN BY JO RIPOLL

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WE ALL WONDER

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what our lives could’ve been like if we’d made a different choice here or chosen another path there. Shari Goldhagen explores this idea in her book, In Some Other World, Maybe, by following the lives of four major characters. The characters are all connected through the comic book-turned movie and television series, Eons & Empires, which travels across alternate universes and a myriad of possibilities.

Beginning in 1992, when the Eons & Empires movie premieres, we meet our characters, Adam, Sharon, Phoebe and Oliver, in three different theaters across the country all seeing the movie for different reasons. Adam, thought of as the perfect son in his small town in Florida, sees it as his last opportunity to be with his high school crush before hightailing it out of state for college and an acting career.

Sharon, a closeted avid fan of Eons & Empires, skipped school to see the movie alone in Cincinnati with some nearly dire consequences. Finally, Phoebe and Oliver, whose lives are already intertwined at their school in Chicago, see the movie as an attempt at a first date that goes horribly wrong.

From that first night, their characters fascinate and make you want to know more.

The novel covers the next two decades of their lives. As you discover how they connect, you’ll feel excitement and sadness, sympathy and frustration. Their triumphs and tragedies while they contemplate what else they could’ve done will keep you reading into the wee hours of the morning.

Goldhagen’s dark humor and what ifs will have you considering your own choices and the alternate worlds that you could’ve lived in.

THIS YEAR, Sophisticated Woman Magazine will host its 11th Annual Hats Off Luncheon. The luncheon celebrates the year’s Enterprising Women and features a keynote speech by a prominent woman in the community. The proceeds from this event are dedicated to a different local nonprofit each year.

Sophisticated Woman has chosen Covington native Angelle Albright, founder of Chemo Beanies as this year’s keynote speaker and Compassion That Compels as the event’s 2016 beneficiary. After Angelle struggled to find a suitable solution to cover her hair loss after her own aggressive diagnosis followed by the diagnosis of her sister five years later, she saw a need in the market for Chemo Beanies. “I knew I could not control what was happening to her, but I could try to control the struggle associated with the hair loss,” she says. Once their idea for comfortable, stylish, effortless headscarves had become a reality, the reaction from other patients was immediate and Chemo Beanies was born.

Similarly, Kristianne Stewart began Compassion That Compels when over a period of four years, her sister and two sisters-in-law were all diagnosed with cancer. Compassion That Compels is a ministry and nonprofit with a simple mission to reach every woman battling cancer with a compassion bag, reminding them they are never alone.

Since the program’s inception in 2013, over 2,200 compassion bags have been delivered internationally. “Cancer does not discriminate,” she explains, “It was during those long hours in the cold waiting room where it all began with a letter from my sister-in-law and a rumpled sweater in my bag.” Kristianne hopes to reach every woman battling cancer and their caretakers with her compassion bags, which provide basic comforts and inspiration in a time of need.

Join us to hear the stories of these inspiring and enterprising women at our Hats Off luncheon on April 8.

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SINCE I HAVE

Written by Ronda M. Gabb

been writing for Sophisticated Woman Magazine, many of you have asked if I would conduct educational workshops on some of the many topics I have covered over the last 15 years. Well, I am very excited to announce that I have finally heard you! “A Louisiana Estate Planning & Elder Law Practice” will now offer free educational workshops right here in our Covington office. We will cover a different topic every month and vary our seminar days between Tuesdays and Thursdays. Look for our workshop schedules that will be posted every month on this same page.

This month’s topic is called “The Living Trust Checkup.”

This workshop is only for those who already have a Revocable Living Trust in place. While I am a proponent of Living Trusts, they only work if they have been properly drafted and fully funded. Many of the Living Trusts we see, even those drafted right here in Louisiana, don’t have the necessary language that our Civil law jurisdiction requires. A Living Trust can only avoid probate/succession if all of your otherwise “probate” assets (usually your non-beneficiary driven assets) are owned by the trust.

As time goes by, we see many Living Trust owners accidentally take title to assets in their own names (not the trust’s name), then the family has to open a Succession for the assets that were inadvertently left out.

We hope this “Living Trust Checkup” workshop will help you get your Living Trust back on track if over the years you got a little rusty in your trust management skills. We also will share some insight on the best ways to keep your trust (and trustees) updated so your trust will work in the smoothest way possible.

This seminar is for present Living Trust owners and their Trustees, but we will devote a separate workshop later on determining if you are the right candidate for a Living Trust. Despite what you may read elsewhere, Living Trusts are not for everyone.

Ronda M. Gabb & Associates LLC, “A Louisiana Estate Planning & Elder Law Practice.” She is a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and is a Board Certified Estate Planning and Administration Specialist certified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization. Her office is located at 40 Louis Prima Drive in Covington. Call 985-892-0942 or visit her on the web at www.RondaMGabb.com.

Upcoming FREE Educational Workshops Thursdays •March 17•

10 A.M. & 6 P.M. ~ Living Trust Checkup •March 24•

10 A.M. ~ Living Trust Checkup •April 7•

10 A.M. & 6 P.M. ~ General Estate Planning Call TODAY to reserve your seat!

Attorneys: Julie R. Johnson*

Ronda M. Gabb*

Siobhan S. Leger

Of Counsel

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*Board Certified Estate Planning and Administration Specialists (Certified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization)

985-892-0942

40 Louis Prima Drive, Covington www.RondaMGabb.com.

Mon Petit Chou-fleur WRITTEN BY JAN ROBERT

MON PETIT CHOU-FLEUR,

Literally translated this phrase means “my little cauliflower,” which is a French term of endearment for “my little darling.” You can use it endearingly when referring to your precious family, friends, pets, or your favorite and one of the most versatile vegetables, cauliflower.

Is there anything cauliflower can’t do?

Cauliflower is a member of the mustard family (genus Brassica) along with cabbage, Brussels sprouts, broccoli and turnips and is a cruciferous vegetable. When added to the diet 1–2 times per week, cruciferous vegetables claim to have a role in cancer prevention providing detox support and vitamins C and K. Followers of the Paleo diet have learned to use the versatile cauliflower as a healthy substitute for rice, potatoes and pasta. I have sampled Paleo versions of cauliflower pizza crusts, rice, bread sticks, mac and cheese, hummus and mashed potatoes. The cauliflower provides structure and bulk, while proving that it can add velvety texture and adapt to

the addition of many flavors such as mashed cauliflower, rather than potatoes, with roasted garlic and chives.

The French have long understood how to impress guests with the classic French dish known by its original name: purée de chou-fleur.

Traditionally used as a bed for serving roasted meats, in lieu of potatoes, it also makes a great side dish sans meat.

This dish is a huge crowd pleaser, even among folks who aren’t enthusiastic cauliflower eaters. A handful of grated cheese, a dash of milk or cream, a sprinkle of nutmeg—add whatever strikes your fancy. For inspiration, just think of all the ways you like to embellish mashed potatoes.

No mention of cauliflower is complete without mentioning my powerful healing cauliflower soup. So here it is again for you to share and spread the healing powers. Enjoy!

Looking for more delicious Cauliflower recipes?

Check our website for more of my favorites at SophisticatedWoman.com/foodies-friends.

Powerful Healing Cauliflower Soup

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Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter ½ cup chopped onion 1 carrot grated 1 cup chopped celery ¼ cup flour 6 cups chicken stock 1 head cauliflower cut into florets 2 tablespoons parsley Salt and pepper Pinch of cayenne 1 teaspoon thyme 4 green onions chopped ¼–½ cup heavy cream

Directions: Melt butter in heavy soup pot. Sauté onions, carrot and celery. Sprinkle with ¼-cup flour and stir until combined and well cooked.

Slowly whisk in hot chicken stock. Add cauliflower florets, parsley, salt and pepper, cayenne, thyme and bring to boil. Cook rapidly for 5-6 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer until cauliflower is tender. Either mash softened cauliflower with a spoon until creamy or remove cauliflower from the broth and puree in Cuisinart until creamy. Add pureed cauliflower back to broth in pot. Simmer. Slowly whisk in cream and garnish with chopped green onions. Bon Appetit!

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Summer Camps

Splendor Farms

OVERNIGHT CAMPS Camp Abbey Catholic Sleep Away Camp at Abbey Retreat Center

Boys: Weeks 6/12 – 7/2 Girls: Weeks 7/3–7/30 1-week sessions. Ages: completed 2nd–8th, 77002 K C Camp Rd., Covington, 985-327-7240, Ext. 3223, campabbey@arch-no.org, campabbey.org.

Northshore Style!

DAY CAMPS Camp Old Hickory Summer Day Camp Established 1976, Camp Old Hickory is celebrating 40 years of unforgettable summer fun! Your children will enjoy horseback riding, swimming, canoeing, team sports and much more!

Christ Episcopal School Summer Camp Creation Sensation, Drama, Dance/Cheer Camps

Weeks 6/6 – 6/24 9 A.M.–3 P.M., (Before & Aftercare), various one week sessions available. Ages: Pre-K–7th, 80 Christwood Blvd., Covington, 985-871-9902, kpousson@christepiscopalschool.org, creationsensationcamp.com.

PRIDE, Youth and Community Resources

Crossgates Family Fitness Summer Camp All camps through weeks 5/23 – 8/12

Positive Action Camp

Cub Camp

6/6–6/10 & 6/13–6/17 Rising 9th–12th graders

Ages: 3–4, Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 8:30 A.M.–1 P.M.

Positive Attitude Camp

Monday–Friday, 9 A.M.–4 P.M., Ages: 4–13, 200 N. Military Road, Slidell, 985-643-2049, crossgatesclub.com.

Pre-K & Traditional Camp

6/1–6/4 & 6/20–6/23 Rising 7th & 8th graders, Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville, 985-727-7710, pacamp.org.

Franco’s Summer Camp 11 sessions, weeks 5/23 – 8/5 8:30 A.M.–3:30 P.M., Ages: 4–13 (Before & Aftercare), 100 Bon Temps Roulé, Mandeville, 985-792-0243, myfrancos.com.

Splendor Farms Overnight Horse and Farm Camp

Weekly Sessions 6/6 – 7/15 Girls, Ages: 10–16, sessions vary by experience level. Splendor Farms, 27329 Mill Creek Road, Bush, 985-886-3747, splendorfarms.com.

Girl Scouts Day Camp Camp Camellia

Weeks 6/1–6/5: Ages: K–12th, Camp Camellia, First Christian Church, 985-290-4293, gsle.org.

Weeks 5/30–7/22 9 A.M.–3 P.M., Ages: 5–12, 73234 Louisiana Ave., Covington, 985-892-4788, rscafidel@live.com, campoldhickoryla.com.

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Where kids and families connect in the kitchen!

Swimming, Ceramics, Arts, Crafts & more

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Weeks TBA Ages: 1–13, Boys and Girls, 9 A.M. – 3 P.M. (Before & Aftercare), 25 Patricia Dr., Covington, kehoe-francens.com.

(985) 727-5553

www.Culinarykidsns.com 3441 East Causeway Appr., Ste. G

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Kidcam Summer Camps Weeks 5/25–7/29, Covington at Coquille Park 9 A.M.–3P.M. (Before & Aftercare), Ages: 3–13 Weeks 5/25–7/29, Mandeville at Pelican Park 9 A.M.–3P.M. (Before & Aftercare), Ages: 3–13 Weeks 5/25–7/29, Slidell at Pinewood Country Club 9 A.M.–3 P.M. (Before & Aftercare), Ages: 3–13 Week 8/1 Mini Camp at Pelican Park in Mandeville 9 A.M.–3 P.M. (Before & Aftercare), Ages: 3–13 Northshore: 985-237-1616, kidcamcamp.com.

Camps

• Birthday Parties • Cooking Classes for Kids, Adults & Families • Scout Badges • Field Trips • Parent’s Night Out • Personalized Special Events • Mommy & Me

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Kidz Karousel Summer Camp Begins June Ages: 4–8, 1581 Hwy. 1088, Mandeville, 985-629-0713, contact@kidzkarousel.com, kidzkarousel.com.

The Little Gym of the Northshore Your child will spend three adventure-filled hours a day on a unique, exciting quest with their friends. Each week revolves around an interactive learning theme with different, creative lesson plans that will keep your child engaged while perfecting their gymnastics skills!

Super Kid’s Quest

Weeks 6/8–8/12 Ages 3–8 Skill Thrill Camps

Weeks 6/8–8/12 Ages 6–12, 51 Park Place Dr., Covington, 985-871-8989, tlgthenorthshorela@thelittlegym.com, tlgthenorthshorela.com.

Mandeville Public Works Water Wonders Camp

Weeks TBA Grades: 4–7, 1100 Mandeville High Blvd., Mandeville, 985-624-3169.

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Mandeville Sports Complex Activities include swimming, gymnastics, indoor and outdoor games, field trips, arcade, bounce house and rock wall.

Pelican Athletic Club FITQUEST Summer Camp

Ages: 6–13, 1170 Meadowbrook Blvd., Mandeville, 985-626-3706, kcowhey@thepac.com, thepac.com.

Lil’ Pelican Summer Camp

Weeks 5/26 – 7/31 Ages: 18 months–5 years.

SPECIALTY CAMPS Art Time Prepare to be amazed! Campers will complete an exciting new project each day! The artwork that our students create is truly remarkable!

705 Asbury Drive, Mandeville, 985-674-2023, arttime.biz.

Pentecost Missionary Baptist Church Summer Camp Youth Summer Camp Program

June through July Ages: 6–17, 36138 Shady Lane, Slidell, 985-641-5527, pentecostmissionarybaptistchurch.com.

St. Michael’s Episcopal Center Weekly Themes, Fun Activities, Arts & Crafts

Weeks 5/23–8/12 Summer Camp

9 A.M.–3 P.M. (Before & Aftercare available), Ages: 3–12, 23052 Hwy. 1088, Mandeville, 985-727-7277, MandevilleSportsComplex.com.

Mike Storms Summer Camp Parents in Mandeville love this fun, actionpacked camp that gets kids in shape, makes them bully proof, and gets them more confident than when they arrived. Includes fitness & fun, field trips, sports, dance, leadership skills, safety skills, movies, crafts, reading time, and more!

Two-week sessions, Weeks 5/23– 7/15 9 A.M.–3 P.M. (Before & Aftercare), Ages: 2–6, 4499 Sharp Rd., Mandeville, 985-626-5724, stmichaelspreschool.edu.

X Fusion Fitness & Family Center “Our Mini Fusion campers will learn several climbing techniques, conquer obstacles, enjoy group activities and soar across our facility with a thrilling zip line experience. We promise to wear them out for a very peaceful night’s rest.”

Weekly 6/1–8/3 Age 4–Kindergarten

9–10:30 A.M. 1st–3rd Grade

9–10:30 A.M., 11 A.M.–12:30 P.M. 3rd–8th Grade

9 A.M.–Noon, 1–4 P.M. (full day camp available) Aquatic Robotics Program Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum

Weeks 6/13–6/17, 6/27–7/1 & 7/11–7/15 Ages: 10–17, 9 A.M.–4 P.M., 133 Mabel Drive, Madisonville, 985-845-9200, educator@pbmm.org, lpbmm.org.

Big Sky Ranch Farm Camp

Weeks 7/8–7/11, 7/15–7/18 & 7/22–7/25 Ages: 6–16, 9 A.M.–3 P.M., Big Sky Ranch,15442 Jack Fork Rd., Folsom, 504-415-0137, cwilbert@catherinewilbert.com.

Camp Girl Biz Rock Climbing, Obstacle Course, Indoor Zip Line, Kids Fitness, Arts & Crafts and Outdoor Activities Mandeville Summer Camp

Weeks 5/23 -8/5 9 A.M.–3 P.M. (Before & Aftercare available), Ages: 5–11 (only 18 spots remaining), 4420 Hwy. 22, Mandeville, 985-674-7887, StormsKarate.com.

Weeks 5/23–8/5 7 A.M.–5 P.M. (Aftercare available), Ages: 5-16, hourly, daily and weekly prices, 1455 N. Collins Blvd., Covington, 985-705-2910, xfusionfitnesscenter.com.

Northlake Christian School

YMCA

Camp Northlake

Y Summer Camp

Weeks 5/23 -7/22 8:30 A.M.–3:30 P.M. (Free Before & Aftercare), Ages: Entering K–6th, 70104 Wolverine Dr., Covington, 985-635-0400, campnorthlake.org.

Weeks 5/25–8/7 8:30 A.M.–4:30 P.M. (Before & Aftercare), Ages: 5-15, 71256 Francis Rd., Covington, 985-893-9622, ymcaneworleans.org.

Fashion, Entrepreneurial & Self Esteem Camp for Girls

Weekly Themed Sessions, 5/30–6/24 Monday–Friday, 9:30 A.M.–3 P.M. (Before & Aftercare), Girls ages 5 and up, 5200 Hwy. 22, Suite 4, Mandeville, 985-705-9288, campgirlbiz@aol.com, campgirlbiz.com.

Cedarwood School Summer Camps Camp Kaleidoscope | For Younger Campers

Weeks 6/6–7/29 9 A.M.–3 P.M. (Before & Aftercare), Ages: 2–5 (entering preschool through kindergarten) Colossal | The Ultimate Camp Experience

Weeks TBA Campers entering 2nd–7th grade, (Before & Aftercare) MADD Camp | Music, Art, Dance, Drama

Weeks 6/20−7/1, 7/11–7/22 9 A.M.–4 P.M. (Before & Aftercare), Ages: 1st–7th grade, 607 Heavens Dr., Mandeville, 985-845-7111, cedarwoodschool.com.

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Creating U Academy Join Creating U for a week-long interactive camp for youth eager to strike a pose, walk the runway and act for the camera while building confidence and friendships along the way.

Louisiana Academy of Performing Arts

Playmaker’s Sports

Mandeville School of Music:

Sports Camp for Kids

Three one week sessions starting 7/11 Ages: 5 – 16, 9A.M.–2:45 P.M., 316 Girod St., Mandeville, 985-674-2992, laapa.com.

Various dates throughout the year, Ages: 5–12 800 Winward Dr., Covington, 985-898-2809, playmakersindoor.com.

Madisonville Equestrian Center

Playmakers Theatre

English-style Riding, Games on Horseback

Frank Levy Summer Theater Camp

Weeks 5/23–8/12 Monday–Friday, 9 A.M.–2 P.M., (Before & Aftercare), Ages: 4–16, 135 Vista St., Mandeville, 985-778-6981, madisonvilleequestriancenter.com.

Ages 6–16, 19106 Playmakers Rd., Covington, 985-893-1617, playmakersinc.com.

Splendor Farms Northlake Academy of Music Northlake Academy of Music, Home of TotsN-Tunes, offers three different camps this Summer. Our goal at Tots-N-Tunes is to give children an exploration of live music in various settings.

Each girl is assigned her own horse, has western riding lessons, learns horsemanship, gardening, harvesting and cooking lessons along with swimming, fishing, trail rides and arts and crafts. Half day, full day and overnight camps available.

Acting & Modeling Camp

Weeks: 6/20–6/24 & 7/18–7/22 9 A.M.–3 P.M., Ages: 8–16, 69154 Hwy. 190, E. Service Rd., Covington, 985-893-2218, creatingu@att.net, creatingu.com.

Culinary Kids Cooking & Kitchen Science Camp Adventure, Science, Cooking, Crafting & Creative fun

Weeks 5/23–8/19, Various themed sessions available 9 A.M.–3 P.M., (Before & Aftercare), Ages: 4–14, divided into peer groups, special needs sessions available, 3441 East Causeway Approach, Suite G, Mandeville, 985-727-5553, culinarykidsns.com.

Dance With Carol Weeks 7/11–7/15 & 7/25–7/29

Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo Princess Camp

Week 6/6 – 6/10 Ages: 2-6, 9:30 A.M.–Noon. (optional extended day to 3 P.M.) Musical Journey Around the World

Day Camp

Week 6/20 – 6/24 Ages: 2-6, 9:30 A.M.–Noon. (optional extended day to 3 P.M.)

8:30–4:30 P.M., ages 5 and up

Jammin in the Jungle

Mini Camp

Week 8/1 – 8/5 Ages: 2-6, 9:30 A.M.–noon, (optional extended day to 3 P.M.), 375 Asbury Dr., Mandeville, 985-630-8112 or 985-778-0786, northlakeacademyofmusic.net.

3:30–4:30 P.M., ages 2–5, 4600 Hwy. 22, Ste 6, Mandeville, 985-727-1030, dancewithcarol.com.

Dancescape Studio

Weekly Sessions 5/31 – 7/29 Monday–Friday, 8 A.M.–4 P.M., (Before & Aftercare),Girls, Ages: 6–16, sessions vary by experience level.

27329 Mill Creek Road, Bush, 985-886-3747, splendorfarms.com.

One-Day Kiddie Camp

6/25 & 7/16 9 A.M.–11 A.M., Ages: 2 ½–4 Week-long Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap and Musical Theater

6/6–6/10 & 6/18–6/22 10 A.M.–2 P.M., Ages 5–8 Three-Day Intensives Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Lyrical and Musical Theater

3 day sessions, 6/6–7/13 3:30 P.M.–6:30 P.M., 9–12 years and 5 P.M.–8 P.M., 13 years and up.

East Indian Workshop

6/25 Noon–3 P.M., Ages: 10 and up, 1049B Ronald Reagan Memorial Hwy., Covington, 985-892-1859, dancescapecovington@gmail.com, dancescapestudios.com.

Northshore Gymnastics Tiny Tumblers Summer Jamboree

Weeks 6/1 -6/12, 6/15 – 6/26, 7/6 – 7/17 Monday–Friday, 9 A.M.–1 P.M., Ages: 3 ½–7, 1973 6th Street, Mandeville, 985-624-8310, nsgymcoach@bellsouth.net, northshoregymnastics.net.

Northshore Sportsplex Sports, Basketball, Cheer, & Art Camp

Weeks 5/26–8/1 Session ages and activities vary by week, 9 A.M.–12:30 P.M., 278 General Patton Ave., Suite 500, Mandeville, 985-773-4185, northshoresportsplex.com.

St. Paul’s School

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St. Paul’s Camps

St. Scholastica Academy

St. Tammany Art Association Summer Camps

St. Paul’s offers a wide variety of summer camps for boys and girls, from sports camps, to drama, to academics. Please see the listing below for individual camp contact information.

917 S. Jahncke Avenue, Covington, 985-892-3200, stpauls.com.

Basketball Camp

Summer Art Camp

Week 6/13–6/17 Girls age 9–14, 9 A.M.–Noon, SSA Gym

Weeks: 6/10–7/1 Monday–Friday, 9 A.M.–3 P.M., Ages: 6–12, Covington Art House, 320 N. Columbia St.

Softball Camp

Week 6/13–6/15 Girls age 9–14, 9 A.M.–Noon, SSA Athletic Fields Volleyball Skills Camp

Week 6/6–6/10 Girls entering 4th–8th, 9 A.M.–Noon or 1 P.M.–4 P.M., SSA Gym Combo Dance/Cheer Camp

Week 6/20–6/24 Girls entering K–8th, 9 A.M.–4 P.M., (Dance 9 A.M.–Noon, Cheer 1 P.M.–4 P.M.), SSA Gym Cartooning Camp

Baseball, Football, Wrestling, Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Speed/Strength

One week per sport, sessions through June and July Boys Ages 8-14, 1 P.M.–4 P.M., Phil Williams: 985-373-0225.

Creative Writing

Week 6/13–6/17 Boys and girls age 10–14, 1 P.M.–4 P.M., Brad Guillory: Bradg@stpauls,com.

Video Production Camp

Week 6/20–6/24 Boys and Girls age 10–14, 1 P.M.–4 P.M., Brad Guillory: Bradg@stpauls.com.

Drama Camp

Week TBA Boys and Girls age 8–14, 1 P.M.–4 P.M., Denny Charbonnet: Dennyc@stpauls.com.

Robotics Camp

Week 6/20–6/24 Boys & girls ages 8–13, 1–4 P.M., SSA Digital Media Classroom Movie Making Camp

Week 6/6–6/10 Boys & girls ages 9–12, 1–4 P.M., SSA Digital Media Classroom Weeks 6/20–6/24 & 6/27–7/1 Boys & girls ages 9–12, 9 A.M.–Noon, SSA Digital Media Classroom Stop Motion Movie Making Camp

Week 6/13–6/17 Boys & girls ages 8–13, 9 A.M.–Noon, SSA Digital Media Classroom/Library Video Game Camp

Week 6/13–6/17 Boys & girls ages 10–14, 1–4 P.M., SSA Digital Media Classroom/Library 122 S. Massachusetts St., Covington, 985-892-2540, More info, Wendy Bertucci: 985-892-2540, ssacad.com.

Young Artists Studio Classes

Weeks: 6/13–6/24 9:30 A.M.–12 P.M., 1P.M.– 3:30 P.M., Morning and afternoon sessions available. Ages: 12–17, 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville and 320 N. Columbia St., Covington.

STAA Children’s Theater Camp

Weeks 7/11–7/15 Monday–Friday, 9:30 A.M.–2:30 P.M., Ages: 6–12, Mandeville Trailhead: 675 Lafitte St., 985-892-8650, info@sttammanyartassociation.org, sttammanyartassociation.org.

Stone Creek Club & Spa Tennis Camps

Half days, Summer Months Ages: 5–18, 1201 Ochsner Blvd., Covington, 985-801-7140, stonecreekclubandspa.com.

Youth Education Service–Y.E.S. Art, Fitness, Nutirition, Sports and more

Weeks 5/31–7/29 Ages: 6–16, 3441 E. Causeway Approach, Suite K, Mandeville, 985-778-2570, yesofmandeville@gmail.com, yesofmandeville.org.

Zoo 2 U & Ponies 2 Call for more information, 9 A.M.–3:30 P.M. (Before & Aftercare), Ages: 6 – 14, 82089 Hwy. 25, Folsom, 504-756-1501, zoo2u1@bellsouth.net, zoo2uparties.com.

All camp guide dates are subject to change.

Week TBA Boys and Girls age 6 – 8, 1 P.M.–4 P.M., Julie Beck: j.beck@stpauls.com.

Christ Episcopal School

beauty The Eyes Have It! YOUR EYES ARE said to be the “windows to the soul.” Your eyes are the first thing others look at when they first meet you. From perfectly shaped brows, to beautiful long lashes, you want to make an impression.

One of the hottest new trends at salons is eyelash extensions. Eyelash extensions make your lashes appear thicker and longer and eliminate the need for daily mascara. There are a few things you need to be aware of before you decide whether to have the service and where you should have it performed.

Let’s begin with who can actually perform the service. A certification course is required to legally perform eyelash extensions. In the state of Louisiana, a person seeking certification must be a licensed esthetician or licensed cosmetologist. Just like waxing, nail techs are not able to receive certifications in eyelash extensions.

Your eyes are the first thing others look at when they first meet you.

Lash extensions do require maintenance.

This means keeping oil, or oil based products, away from your eyes. Oil will break down the adhesive, causing your extensions to fall out prematurely. We recommend baby shampoo to keep your lashes clean. Baby shampoo is safe for your eyes, and contains zero oil. Your esthetician or cosmetologist should be able to make recommendations for after care so that you are able to enjoy your new lashes for as long as possible. Lash extensions are not for everyone, they require a commitment from the wearer.

However, with the right care, your full, naturallooking lashes can last up to four weeks, typically requiring refills every two weeks.

Don’t be afraid to request a consultation to see if you are a good candidate. If they are a fit, you will love the results.

Brett & Michelle White are the owners of Wax’d, a full body waxing and esthetics salon. They are located at 1675 Hwy. 190 in Mandeville. For more information or to book an appointment, call 985-778-2005, or visit waxdbody.com.

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Sharon & Michelle Thibodeaux WRITTEN BY JILL WILLIE PHOTOS BY STEVE RANDON

Thibodeaux Dance Studios WITH A PROFESSIONAL DANCE

resume that includes some of the hottest shows across the globe, it would seem that Michelle S. Thibodeaux was born to dance. Or, more accurately, Michelle was practically born dancing. Only months after she was born, her mom, Sharon, returned to dancing as a way to exercise and lose extra baby weight.

Before she could even walk, Michelle was already accompanying her mom to classes. As Michelle grew from infant to toddler, the Thibodeaux Dance Studio grew from idea to reality. Now, as the studio prepares to celebrate its 35th anniversary, mother and daughter reflect on an incredible journey that includes 35 cities in five continents.

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Sharon explained how the studio came to be. “I was a stay at home mom with a small child when the idea of starting my own studio began to take shape. Dance had been a passion for the majority of my life and I thought teaching might be a way for me to supplement our family income. My husband, Joe, encouraged me from the very beginning. The first studio was opened on the West Bank and later moved to Chalmette after my son, Brad, was born. Not only did he convert our garage into a dance space and take on the accounting functions, he was also our biggest marketing tool. He would tell friends and co-workers about the studio and get them to sign their kids up for classes.�

LEFT: In 1981 the studio performed its first recital. Six year old Michelle made her stage debut with her teacher and mentor, her mom, Sharon.

In 1981, the studio had enough students for its first recital. Six-yearold Michelle made her stage debut with her teacher and mentor—her mom. It became a tradition the two would share for almost two decades.

Michelle danced at the studio and helped teach classes during her teenage years and into adulthood. She also became involved in performing for college teams, including Nicholls State University, University of Southern Mississippi and Tulane.

“It became obvious that college was not the right fit for me,” Michelle said. “The time was right to chase my dream as a professional dancer.

I had danced my whole life but realized I had never danced for myself.

I said goodbye to my family and my home, and moved to Las Vegas.

Within three weeks, I had my first professional dancing job at Harrah’s.”

That job inevitably led to others. Michelle said one of the reasons for her success was training and technique in all disciplines of dance.

“Producers liked that I was well-rounded. I was versatile and could adapt to a variety of dance styles.”

She often performed in two different shows during the week, meaning she sometimes danced three times each day without a single day off.

Her steady, consistent work not only allowed Michelle to purchase her first home in Las Vegas one year after moving there, it also allowed her to branch out internationally. She had established herself to the point that she was able to leave a job for a specified period of time and reprise her role upon her return.

In 2000, Michelle auditioned for her first international show. She was chosen from hundreds of girls for the role in Jason Burn’s Magic Show, based out of Tokyo. Without any experience in traveling outside of the U.S., Michelle found herself immersed in a completely different culture for four months, working in 14 professional shows, and loved every minute of it.

Over the next few years, Michelle went on to perform in shows in over 35 different countries. “I was fortunate to be able to travel the world doing what I love. It was a dream come true,” she said. “But living out of a suitcase for months on end, tending to a grueling rehearsal and performance schedule can certainly take its toll. Just like I knew when it was time to spread my wings and move to Las Vegas, I knew it was time for me to return home when my father became ill.”

In honor of the studio’s 35 years of success, next summer’s 2017 recital will include commemorative dances with former students and teachers.

ABOVE: One of Sharon’s favorite memories is of Joe and Sharon Thibodeaux sharing the dance floor.

They loved dancing together and their favorite was the Cha Cha. Michelle’s family, residents of St. Bernard where the studio was also based, evacuated for Hurricane Katrina. They were never able to return to their flood ravaged home. After living at Michelle’s home in Las Vegas for a few months, Sharon and Joe decided to rebuild their lives, and their business, on the Northshore while also reopening their studio in Chalmette.

“My parents had to endure so much.

Personally, I wanted to be home with them and help put the pieces back together.

Professionally, I was ready to transition from

the field of professional dance into the choreography and education arenas,” Michelle said.

“It was a great opportunity to bring real-life dance experience to a new generation of students,” she continued. “I know what it is like to audition for jobs. I know what it takes—technically, physically and mentally—to succeed in the competitive world of dance.”

In honor of the studio’s 35 years of success, next summer’s 2017 recital will include commemorative dances with former students and teachers. Alumni interested in participating should contact the studio for additional information. “We want to honor our past while looking forward to our future,” Sharon explained.

Although they lost their beloved patriarch a few years ago, Sharon, Michelle and her brother Brad (who serves as the studio’s accountant) continue to honor Joe’s legacy. Founded as a way for Sharon to teach while spending time with her children, the studio has now come full circle. Mother, daughter and son are once again spending time together, sharing their passion, and inspiring that passion in others.

Thibodeaux Dance Studio is located at 2040 Hwy. 59, Suite H in Mandeville, 504-909-3223 and 2001 E. Judge Perez Drive, Suite 203 in Chalmette, 504-884-1331. For more information visit Thibodeauxdancestudios.com.

Thibodeaux Dance Studios offer dance lessons for all ages in a positive and nurturing environment. Classes for beginners to experts are offered in all styles of dance including contemporary, lyrical, tap, ballet, point, adult dance, acro and hip-hop.

Senior members of St. Paul’s varsity baseball team organized a fundraiser, Strikeouts for St. Jude, by collecting pledges for strikeouts and donating the funds to the hospital.

Tchefuncte Middle School students had fun by modeling, comparing, and exploring fractions with fraction tiles.

Second grade students at Riverside Elementary participated in planting a red maple tree presented by the Magnolia Forest garden club for Arbor Day.

Latin students at St. Scholastica Academy constructed Roman buildings and built Rome in a day.

Congratulations to the Archbishop Hannan junior high girls’ basketball team for a successful season. The girls won the Trafton tournament, Hannan tournament and finished with a record of 15-1.

Students at Mandeville Elementary show off their finished king cakes from the annual king cake baking event.

lifestyle

community Culinary Kids WRITTEN BY ANNA LEDONNE

WHEN SHERRÍ HANSEN

opened Culinary Kids in 2012, a national franchise had recently closed under program constraints and she was offered a kitchen and supplies to start something new. At 12-weeks pregnant with three young boys, it was a leap of faith and with over 20 years of experience designing educational programs, it was a good fit. “Creating with food was fun, inspired by childhood memories of family meals. The final push came when one son was diagnosed with Celiac Disease, leading to dietary restrictions and another goal…helping people enjoy, not fear, their food,” says Sherrí.

Since then, Culinary Kids has expanded in a big way, providing classes for schools, corporate outreach programs and even parents.

“We realized we needed to provide services for more than just kids! We started with birthdays, field trips and camps, then hired a chef for adult ‘Corks & Cooking’ programs. Next came our class for people with special needs and by 2015 our programs grew to include Mommy & Me, Parents’ Night Out, Family Dinner Events

Bare those Beauties!

Veins Vanish

and a series of Cub and Girl Scout a c h i e v e m e n t s ,” Sherrí explains.

Designing each class herself, Sherrí also began school outreach programs (you can now find them at parish libraries all summer!) Sherrí added, “Our biggest expansion has been corporate team-building ‘Chopped Challenges’ (with mystery ingredients and the countdown clock) enjoyed by businesses like Chevron, Lakeview Regional Hospital and Entergy Corporation.”

With all of the improvements and expansions over the years, Culinary Kids’ goal has remained singular. Sherrí reiterates, “We are a family, serving families. We provide the quality we want for our own children. We don’t cut corners. When we miss the mark, we listen, adjust and improve, developing organically with the families we serve.”

Culinary Kids is located at 3441 E. Causeway Approach in Mandeville. For more information, call 985-727-5553 or visit culinarykidsns.com.

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Oil WRITTEN BY DR. MARY W. SPEED

A LIST OF

a few of the 6,000 or more things we have because of oil are: football cleats, petroleum jelly, lipstick, life jackets, wax, tires, roofing, detergent, fertilizer, asphalt, ink, plastic... Oh! And fuel. I don’t know about you, but minus the football cleats, I use all these items.

Though we may not work in the oil field, we are all impacted by this industry. Many people, from different places of origin whom I see in my practice, are there to talk about how their lives may change because of what is happening in the oil industry.

Right after graduating from university, I came to Louisiana because of the oil field. Here in St. Tammany, I met other newcomers. Other by-products of the oil industry are transplants from Scotland, Canada and Norway. On rigs, for weeks and months at a time, people can be working together from Belgium or England and though they may not know each other’s language, find ways to communicate to get their jobs done.

Though we may not work in the oil field, we are all impacted by this industry.

Let me encourage oil field personnel in this way. The by-products that you have from working in this industry are: you can “talk” to anybody, you can survive in nearly any kind of weather, you can do your work in the dark or the glare of the sun. You know how to relocate.

Be glad that your work has a long and lasting benefit for countless others.

Today, when we get in our automobiles made mostly from by-products of petroleum, and drive on tires, fuel up, and go down asphalt roads, may our minds and hearts be thankful to the multitude of oilfield roustabouts, hands and engineers who gave these gifts to us. Hang in there.

Palm print by Show Me Your Mumu $146.

The Mix. Double gold chain necklace with stone $225.

The Mix. Nude wedges $166.

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fashion

Print top $49.

Brown Eyed Girl.

Light blue denim flares $79.

Brown Eyed Girl.

Bone necklace $65.

Brown Eyed Girl.

Leather wedges $89.

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fashion

The forecast is in!

Pantone projects the 2016 Spring color palette to be a calming arrangement of hues inspired by nature, like Rose Quartz and Serenity, while adding a sense of contrast with Buttercup and Green Flash.

Our fashion community is right on target with these on-trend color combination ensembles.

Red Gingham oxford $95 Denim slim jeans $175 Belt $100 All available at The Mix, 985-727-7649.

Photos by Amy Alberda-Acosta Modeled by Madeline Lafargue Stylist assisted by Carlin Beal Shot on location at Abita Roasting Company

Green high-low top $40.

Simply Chic Boutique.

Tassel blue and green necklace $22.

Simply Chic Boutique.

Denim skinnies $79.

Brown Eyed Girl.

100% white tank $138.

The Mix. Blue print pant $146.

The Mix. Hand crafted necklace $210.

The Mix. Brown heels $378.

Emma’s Shoes and Accessories.

Blue tie-dye bag $92.

Emma’s Shoes and Accessories.

Sun glasses $40.

Simply Chic Boutique.

Leather wedges $89.

Cameo.

fashion

Grey sheath dress $49: Brown Eyed Girl.

Ice blue stone and brown tassel necklace $76: Brown Eyed Girl.

Light blue cross-body bag $195: Emma’s Shoes and Accessories.

Cerulean leather wing tips $375: Emma’s Shoes and Accessories.

Balenciaga Sunglasses $320: Emma’s Shoes and Accessories.

Peach eyelet dress $98.

Yellow leather arrowhead necklace $61.

Leather wedges $89.

Yellow leather clutch $110.

Entire look available at Cameo.

Boutique Contact Information: Emma’s Shoes and Accessories: 985-778-2200 Cameo: 985-231-1332 Simply Chic: 985-778-2010 Brown Eyed Girl: 985-626-0100 *Items subject to availability.

Fashion Editor Patty Beal of Closetopia, a wardrobe consulting service. She can be reached at 985-502-6673.

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Proof #1

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Shop Columbia Street !

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DOLCE BABI baby furniture is the perfect furniture for your nursery and can be converted as your child grows. Solid crafted furniture with beautiful style. All About Baby, 6009 Pinnacle Parkway, Covington, 985-898-2222, allaboutbaby1.com.

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WARM WEATHER is on the horizon and All Wrapped Up has all your footwear needs covered. Featured are two styles of Volatile sandals in stock with new ones arriving daily. All Wrapped Up / 1, 2 Buckle My Shoe, 800 Asbury Dr., Mandeville, 985-778-2041.

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PURE BARRE PLATFORM is a new fast paced class designed to optimize cardiovascular results and increase total body strength. You will burn calories and jump start your metabolism. Pure Barre Mandeville, 1814 N. Causeway Blvd., 985-674-7577, purebarre.com/la-mandeville.

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Impastato Gallery & Art Therapy and the Al Copeland Foundation Party united for local cancer research with a gathering of medical professionals.

Photos byTom Ballantine

Warren Easton High School presented a diploma and letterman jacket to World War II veteran Michael Decker after 73 years at The Trace Senior Living Center.

The Greater Hammond Chamber of Commerce held its annual Installation and Awards Luncheon where the new Board of Directors was installed.

Back row: Jared Lauderdale, Elizabeth Reno, Greg Drude, Mark Dispenza, Hart Bordelon, Brian Shirey, Daryl Ferrara, Melanie Zaffuto, Scott Henderson, Erica D. Williams, and Calvin Fabre. Front row: Sandy Summers, Bridget LaBorde, Stacey Neal, Kim Walker, Melissa Bordelon, Erin Cowser, Robin Parker, Amber Narro, Elsbet Smith Hollywood and Ginger Cangelosi.

Not pictured: Larry Bleakley.

Photo by Phillip Colwart Photography.

Pat Brister’s State of the Parish Address “Our vision is absolute,” Brister said. “As we work together through meaningful, civil discourse and interaction, we will continue to look at St. Tammany Parish as a whole, and invest our time, energy and tax dollars in projects that will serve many purposes and yield results that are multi-layered and long lasting. Our efforts must continue to lay the groundwork for the future of our citizens and the continued success of our Parish for the next generation.”

The Professional Women of St. Tammany announce their 2016 Board Members.

From Left: Aimee Dodds, Jill Stoltz, Sarah Marx, Sandy Cedotal, Amy Sellers, Stephanie Miller-Murphy, Shiela Gunderson, Jerilyn Schmidt, Maria Landry, Sharon Bilbe and Rachel Kane.

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INSOMNIA?

Stop the Madness RESTORATIVE NEURO-THERAPY treatment is available exclusively at Florane Functional Neuroscience.

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People that suffer chronic sleep abnormalities typically undergo an overnight stay in a sleep diagnostic study. While some people maybe diagnosed with sleep apnea, others are diagnosed with “Idiopathic Sleep Disruptive Disorders.” This means that we really don’t know why you’re not able to fall asleep, or to stay asleep. Sadly, associated disorders are typically overlooked, yet they are commonly the primary cause.

LET’S TALK SCIENCE: MULTIPLE PRIMARY CAUSES OF INSOMNIA,

St. Tammany Federal Credit Union’s annual grant program was awarded to Florida Avenue Elementary’s Band Director to purchase new instruments. The grant program awards a $2,000 grant to promote student engagement and enhance student learning.

It’s not what you think…

Functional abnormalities in both the neurological and endocrine systems are commonly the primary cause of sleep disorders. Both must be treated simultaneously to achieve successful treatment outcomes with long lasting results.

Frequently, abnormal adrenal cortisol levels in the endocrine system, central nervous system sympathetic overdrive (dysautonomia), and brainwave dysregulation patterns are all primary causes of sleep disorders. Standard treatment of prescribed pharmaceutical medications do not treat the primary cause, but instead treat the resulting secondary deficiency in brain neurotransmitter chemistry production.

The Covington Rotary Club presented Safe Harbor, a domestic violence protection program, with a check for Safe Harbor’s “Real Men of St. Tammany” annual fundraiser.

Whether suffering from physical pain, or emotional stress, the adrenal glands properly respond by producing increased cortisol. If your situation is chronic, this not only over activates the central nervous system resulting in sympathetic overdrive dysautonomia. The sympathetic overdrive then over activates the frontal lobe of the brain, causing a flooding of thoughts resulting in sleep abnormalities.

As a leader in the industry and using cutting edge technology, Dr. Florane will assess and develop your Personalized Treatment Protocol based on Neurotransmitter Lab analysis and clinical intake.

Photo by Jeff Strout

New Orleans based public relations firm Gambel Communications celebrated the grand opening of its Mandeville location with a Mardi Gras themed ribbon cutting.

To schedule a consultation with Dr. Denise Florane ASRT, BS, DC, C.Ad, DACACD, Certified Boarded Diplomat in Addictive and Compulsive Disorders, contact Florane Functional Neuroscience at 985-273-7912. facebook.com/ floranefunctionalneuroscience.

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Perfect Porch Written by ANNA LEDONNE Photos by TIMOTHY DUNFORD

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THE MOMENT Penny Dastugue laid eyes on their wooded lot in downtown Covington, she envisioned everything their new home would be. The stately live oak tree served as the focal point of the property and that put the entire plan into perspective. She could picture their wraparound porches and how they would spend the majority of their time outdoors, soaking up the bustling atmosphere.

“We wanted the home to look as if it had been here forever,” says Penny.

Architect Andy McDonald drew up the plans for Penny and Quentin Dastugue’s new home, built with plenty of old school charm. “I would drive around to find inspiration, then I would tell him, I want the columns from this house and these windows from another.” The construction was completed by Mike Martin and no detail was overlooked.

Small details like dimensions of the trim on the windows and doors, or the quality of the tapered octagon columns may not make a difference to the naked eye, but create a feeling of authenticity. Building every detail to scale makes it seem like the home has always been there.

Outside the home, the Dastugues left the landscape design to nature.

“The gardens and trees are original to the property,” Penny explained, noting that the blooming Camellia in front of us was over 50 years old, “I added a few plants and some drainage to the gardens but overall, we love a very natural look.”

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Inside the home, they wanted it to feel comfortable and traditional. Penny enlisted the advice of interior designer Cindy St. Romain, who helped create a sense of history in the space, accenting it with antiques like the Louis Phillippe mirror and solid crystal balustrade lamps that define an otherwise undefined space near the laundry room.

A handsome brick A. Hays Town-inspired fireplace anchors the living room, flanked by matching linen slip covered sofas and chairs.

This room opens up into the large kitchen area as well as the dining room. The long kitchen island is appointed with dark soapstone to match the soapstone backsplash and accented with large antique lanterns that Penny found in a French Quarter antique store. Another lantern complements the dining area, creating a relaxed ambiance. The large open space flows well and is ideal for entertaining. The couple, who co-founded Kickin’ Parkinsons in support of Team Fox, once hosted a fundraising event for over 100 people in the space.

Two doors, a stately front door and a split-door that was inspired by a photo in a magazine, lead from the open living area to the surrounding porch. Most days these doors are flung open and the Dastugues can be found reclining on the swinging day bed reading a book or having a glass of wine with guests at the café table. “I enjoy sitting here and taking in the rhythms of the town. It feels like I’m a part of something,” says Penny.

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Mon– Sat 10am – 8pm * Sun 1–5pm

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The City of Slidell presents

Saturday, April 2, 2016 4 - 10 pm • Olde Towne Artists Shopping Dining

Every Monday

A Lesson Before Dying. Friday−Saturday 8 P.M., Sunday 2 P.M., $16 adult, $8 students, Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Dr., Slidell, 985-641-0324, slidelllittletheatre.org.

Every 2nd & 4th Monday

March 5

St. Tammany Outreach for the Prevention of Suicide SOS Survivors of Suicide Support Group meetings.

6:30–8 P.M., First Baptist Church, 1895 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, 985-237-5506, stops-la.org.

Bayou Reefkeeping presents Fragniappe.

11 A.M.−5 P.M., Fragniappe is a one-of-a-kind annual event for the Gulf Coast providing a venue for marine and reef hobbyists to meet fellow enthusiasts and renowned vendors, $10 adults, $5 seniors 60+, free for kids 12 and under, Northshore Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd., Slidell, fragniappe.com.

Every Wednesday Covington Farmers Market. 10 A.M.–2 P.M., Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire St., covingtonfarmersmarket.org.

Women of Infinite Possibilities presents Self Defense and Gun Safety. 10 A.M.−Noon, Grace Disciple Church, 975 US-190 Service Rd., Covington, 985-867-5234, womenofwip.org.

Every Saturday Covington Farmers Market. 8 A.M.–Noon, 609 N. Columbia St. or side lawn of the Covington Police Dept., covingtonfarmersmarket.org.

“Bon Pacquet”

by Phil Galatas

Free Admission (985) 646-4375 The City of Slidell and the Commission on the Arts would like to thank our 2015-2016 Cultural Season Sponsors: Renaissance • $5,000 Sponsors

Hammond Farmers Market. 8 A.M.–Noon, corner of W. Thomas St. and S.W. Railroad Ave., downtown Hammond, 985-277-5680, dddhammond.com.

Camellia City Market. 8 A.M.–1 P.M., City parking lot at the corner of Robert and Front Streets in Olde Towne Slidell, camelliacitymarket.org.

Mandeville Trailhead Community Market.

9 A.M.–1 P.M., Mandeville Trailhead Cultural Interpretive Center, 985-624-3147, mandevillemarket@gmail.com.

Every 2nd Saturday Baroque, $2,500: CLECO Power, LLC Jazz on the Bayou / Ronnie Kole Foundation Expressionist, $1,500: Johnathan Johnson Agency, Blue Cross Blue Shield of LA Neoclassical, $1,000: Lori Gomez Art Lowry-Dunham, Case & Vivien Insurance Agency Purple Armadillo Again, LLC • The Slidell Independent Slidell Northshore Rotary Club Impressionism, $500: Blue Bell Creameries Councilman Bill & Laura Borchert Dr. Nathan Brown, Northlake Oral & Facial Surgery Chateau Bleu • CiCi’s Pizza State Representative Greg Cromer Honey Island BBQ & Catering Olde Towne Slidell Main Street Pontchartrain Investment Management Roberta’s Cleaners • Silver Slipper Casino Slidell Historical Antique Association Terry Lynn’s Café & Creative Catering

Supported by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts as administered by the St. Tammany Commission on Cultural Affairs.

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March 4−20

Weekly Square Dance with the Ozone Squares Square Dance Club. 8–10 P.M., Bogue Falaya Hall, 317 Jefferson Ave., Covington, 985-626-5407, ozonesquares.com.

Every 3rd Thursday

Live Entertainment “From the Vaults of the New Orleans Museum of Arts” exhibit in the Slidell Cultural Center at City Hall

EVENTS

March

Madisonville Art Market. 10 A.M.–4 P.M., Water St., Madisonville, 985-643-5340, madisonvilleartmarket.com.

Every Sunday Abita Springs Farmers Market. Noon–4 P.M., Abita Trailhead, 985-807-4447, mrnmedic@gmail.com.

March 1−April 2 Tulane Contemporary Glass Exhibit.

Tuesday−Friday 10 A.M.−4 P.M., Saturday 11 A.M.−4 P.M., St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington, 985-892-8650, info@sttammanyartassociation.org.

March 3 Spring Hat Fling Open House at the Cottage.

1−4 P.M., free, customize your own, or select from Hat Designs by Haute Dames Couture Milliners, percentage of your purchase benefits restoration of the Lighthouse Keepers Cottage, 133 Mabel Dr., Mandeville, 985-845-9200, educator@lpbmm.org.

March 5 Relay for Life of West St. Tammany. 11 A.M.−9 P.M., free, Lakeview Regional Medical Center, Mandeville, 985-640-1552, weststtammanyrelay@gmail.com, relayforlife.org/weststtammanyla.

March 5−April 15 From the Vaults of the New Orleans Museum of Art. 5−10 P.M. opening reception March 5, regular hours Tuesday−Friday 10 A.M.−4 P.M., Saturday 10 A.M.−2 P.M., Slidell Cultural Center, 2055 Second St., Slidell, 985-646-4375, myslidell.com.

March 6 The Hammond Garden Club presents an Easter Style Show with fashions by Dillard’s benefiting Louisiana Children’s Discovery Center. 1 P.M., light lunch will be served, Juliana’s Event Center, 18444 Hwy. 22, Ponchatoula, tickets $25, for more info contact Linda Broussard 985-345-7154 or Karen Nelson 985-419-2677.

March 9 Onstage in Covington presents A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline. 7:30 P.M., Fuhrmann Auditorium, 317 N. Jefferson St., Covington, 985-867-1206.

March 11 Mandeville Live! Spring 2016 Concert series presents The Phunky Monkeys. 6 P.M., Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville, 985-624-3147.

community March 11−12

March 18 & 20

One Man’s Stand Comedy Show. 8 P.M., reserved seats $17.50, 30 by Ninety Theatre, 880 Lafayette St., Mandeville, 1-844-THE-3090, 30byninety.com.

Northlake Performing Arts Society presents The Best of Doo Wop. March 18 at 7:30 P.M., March 20 at 3 P.M., tickets are $20, Fuhrmann Auditorium, 317 N. Jefferson St., Covington, npas.info.

March 12 2016 Blue Jeans Ball and Battle of the Bands.

6−10 P.M., Covington Trailhead, kreweofolympia.net.

March 12 Covington Celtic Club presents St. Patrick’s Parade & Celebration. Parade begins 12 P.M. on N. Columbia St., celebration continues until 6 P.M. at the corner of Rutland and New Hampshire Streets, Covington.

March 19 Basket of Hope and Run for Hope are hosting the 2nd Annual Bunny Hop 5K and 1 mile Fun Run/ Buddy Walk, 5K 8 A.M., Fun Run/Buddy Walk 9 A.M., Egg Hunt to follow with games, inflatables, food and beverage.Terra Bella Town Square, 141 Terra Bella Blvd., Covington. Register online at theyatrace.com, basketofhope.org/louisiana.

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Annual Phenomenal Woman Retreat sponsored by Professional Women of St. Tammany

5K & 1 Mile FunRun | BuddyWalk Town Square, Terra Bella Neighborhood 141 Terra Bella Blvd., Covington, LA 70433

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Saturday, March 19, 2016 Pre-Register by March 11th REGISTER ONLINE @

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7:00 a.m. On Site registration 8:00 a.m. 5K 9:00 a.m. Fun Run/Buddy Walk

On Road Course:

Special Needs Friendly

Egg Hunt to follow

INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKERS PRIZES AND GIVEAWAYS

Strollers/Wheelchairs Welcome

(for registered participants)

INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS

Costume Contest

Wear your ears and tutus!

NON-RACE EVENT TICKETS will be sold for food,beverages, games, inflatables and crafts!

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ALL PROCEEDS GO TO:

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Become an event sponsor!

CONTACT ANN OLLENDIKE: aollendike@basketofhope.org • 985-807-7313 Basket of Hope is a 501(C)3 Nonprofit Organization Tax ID#43-1789081 www.basketofhope.org

March 19 March 13 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. 1−3 P.M., rolls though Olde Towne Slidell, 985-643-3151, myslidell.com.

March 18 Mandeville Live! Spring 2016 Concert series presents Mystic Days of Motown. 6 P.M., Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville, 985-624-3147.

March 18 Professional Women of St. Tammany’s 2016 Phenomenal Woman Retreat, “Women of Wonder.”

9 A.M.-4:30 P.M., wine reception 4:30- 6 P.M., Five, 15-minute workshops, keynote and motivational speakers, Vintage Court, 75082 Hwy. 25, Covington. Advanced registration required, pw-st.org, debbieh@gotchacovered.com.

24th Annual Crimson & Navy Gala. 7 P.M., Archbishop Hannan High School Campus, 71324 Hwy. 1077, Covington, for more information or to purchase reservations and/or sponsorships, please contact Jill Hogan 985-249-6363, jehogan@hannanhigh.org.

March 26 Pictures with the Easter Bunny to benefit St. Tammany Humane Society. 10 A.M.−2 P.M., children and pets welcome for photos, $5 per picture, Rutland Street Gallery, 828 E. Rutland St., Covington.

March 18−20 Festival Bonfouca. 5−9 P.M. Friday, 11 A.M.−9 P.M. Saturday−Sunday, $5 Friday, $10 Saturday− Sunday, $20 weekend pass, $150 VIP Pass, Heritage Park, 1701 Bayou Lane, Slidell, info@festivalbonfouca.com, festivalbonfouca.com.

March 18−20 Northshore Boat-N-Fishing Show. Friday 3−8 P.M., Saturday 10 A.M.−8 P.M., Sunday 11 A.M.−4 P.M., $10 admission, Northshore Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd., Slidell, 985-641-4825, boat-n-fishing.com.

Friday, March 18th

Vintage Court, Covington Retreat 9 am – 4:30 pm Wine Reception 4:30 – 6 pm

March 20 Chef Soirée 2016. 5−9 P.M., admission $125, Bogue Falaya Park, 213 Park Dr., Covington, 985-893-2570, chefsoiree.com.

March 26−27 24th Annual Jazz on the Bayou. 3 P.M.−7 P.M., $100 per person, Chateau Kole, 35090 Bishop Rd., Slidell, 985-643-5761, jazzonthebayou.com.

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Casino Royale

On Saturday, January 23, the Cedarwood Children’s Foundation celebrated its annual Jubilee fundraiser with a Casino Royale theme at the Fleur de Lis Center in Mandeville.

The annual fundraiser included live and silent auctions, delicious passed hors d’oeuvres, and professional casino gaming. The funds raised by the Foundation will go towards improving the gym facilities at Cedarwood School.

Al Kesler, Paul Jones, Gerard & Cindy Braud, Lindsey Piattoly, Norma & Alex Richard and Sammy Carrubba Mayor Donald Villere, Julie Phillippus and Michelle Boze-Toomey

April & Nito Panganiban and Florence & Alex Holub

Gerard & Cindy Braud, Alex Richard, Sammy Carrubba, Norma Richard and Kathy & Maxi LeBlanc

Debbie Vehnekamp, Allison Statton, Claire Theibert, Claire Adams, Kathy LeBlanc, Kim Ellis, Sherie Malta and Stacey DiFranco

Pam Georges, Shari Purvis, Lanie McKnight and Summer Belloni

Starry,Starry Nights

East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce Presented Starry, Starry Nights in the East on January 15 at the Northshore Harbor Center.

The 2015 Chamber Award winners were honored and dinner and dancing followed.

Emplyees off Iberia Bank Slidell Branch

Brittany Laggard and Rachel Biller of Serendipity Salon

Anita Bruno, Jamie Dakin, JoBeth Kavanaugh, Kristi Boudreau, Ann Bowser and Dawn Sharpe

Al Hamauei, Dawn Sharpe and Bill Davis

The Divine Protectors of Endangered Pleasures, or Divas, have paraded through the French Quarter on the Friday before Mardi Gras in their elaborately beaded bustiers since 2002.

This year, they carried on the tradition of holding court on the Arnaud’s Restaurant balcony and then promenading down Bourbon Street, accompanied by their Royal Consorts, the Elvi.

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Sophisticated Woman Magazine’s Enterprising Woman of the Year Luncheon Join us for food, fun, prizes and a great cause, as we honor Sophisticated Woman’s Enterprising Women (and Man) of 2015 and announce the 2015 Enterprising Woman of the Year.

Friday, April 8, 2016 at 11:30 A.M. Tchefuncta Country Club Hats Encouraged Tickets: $55 • Reservations: SophisticatedWoman.com Call: 985-893-7350 for more information Sponsorships Available

Sophisticated Woman Magazine welcomes keynote speaker, entrepreneur, writer and founder of

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Chemo Beanies, Angelle Albright.

Event and Silent Auction to benefit Compassion that Compels