• Inclusion league fosters win-win spirit
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KING'S DAY DANCE

• Fundraising group pays homage to top philanthropist
Everyone was "Wild about Harry" at the National Philanthropy Day Luncheon at the Pontchartrain Yacht Club on Nov. 20.

• MANDEVILLE COMMUNITY MARKET
Alan Jensen will offer samples of his artisan breads which include whole grains, sunflower seed, rosemary and other tasty varsities.

• Mandeville High
MHS students from Marguerite Dietrich's French III and French IV classes excitedly prepared for the holidays by learning Christmas carols in French, including "Jingle Bells," "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," "Bring a Torch" and "Deck the Halls."

• Northlake Garden Club hosts holiday luncheon
The Northlake Garden Club members and guests celebrated the holiday season with a festive Christmas luncheon at Annadele's Plantation on Dec. 10.

• Party patrons share an artsy evening
Wine was poured and creative juices were flowing at "Corks n Canvas" on Nov. 17.

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• TEA GALA GIVES HOPE TO ABUSED KIDS
Teddy bears ruled at a festive Christmas party at Shawn Reed's home on Dec. 4.

• TEA GALA GIVES HOPE TO ABUSED KIDS
Teddy bears ruled at a festive Christmas party at Shawn Reed's home on Dec. 4.

• Yuletimes features passel of products
After a hiatus of several years, Yuletimes has returned to the Junior League of Greater Covington. The pre-holiday social and mini-marketplace was held at Dogwood Cottage on Nov. 21.

• Carnival boat parade is seeking participants
All across southern Louisiana, decorations from Christmas and Hanukkah are being stored for next year, making way for decorations for another big celebration on our calendar: Mardi Gras.

• Carnival boat parade is seeking participants
All across southern Louisiana, decorations from Christmas and Hanukkah are being stored for next year, making way for decorations for another big celebration on our calendar: Mardi Gras.

• Cedarwood students track peripatetic pastry
On Dec. 5, an infamous character known for "running away," escaped from the Cedarwood School campus and has since been spotted many times on his whirlwind of a world tour.

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SCHOOL BOARD RECORDS DESTRUCTION

• GOP WOMEN TOAST HOLIDAYS WITH TEA
State Sen. Jack Donahue and Maura Donahue graciously opened their home for the Mandeville Republican Women on Dec. 4.

• KEEPING THE FAITH
COVINGTON

• Kitty Cleveland wows her audience
Kitty Cleveland graced the Christmas season with a concert at St. Jane de Chantal Church on Dec. 12.

• Kitty Cleveland wows her audience
Kitty Cleveland graced the Christmas season with a concert at St. Jane de Chantal Church on Dec. 12.

• Local woman is lauded as Angel Award honoree
Ellen "Deedee" Suthon recently was honored as a recipient of a 2008 Angel Award from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation.

• Porcelain painters offer tips at Otis House
A Porcelain Panorama was presented at Otis House in Fairview-Riverside State Park on Nov. 15.

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• Seminarians enjoy annual contest, feast
A roaring bonfire on a clear, chilly night was the grand finale of a day packed with activities at St. Joseph Abbey and Seminary College on Nov. 21.

• Seniors enjoy dinner as guests of sheriff
About 1,000 senior citizens from St. Tammany Parish gathered at the Castine Center in Pelican Park to enjoy the annual Christmas dinner on Dec. 15.

• Seniors enjoy dinner as guests of sheriff
About 1,000 senior citizens from St. Tammany Parish gathered at the Castine Center in Pelican Park to enjoy the annual Christmas dinner on Dec. 15.

• BRIGHT IDEA
With parents keeping a watchful eye, some young residents of Riverlands Estates lit up the neighborhood by lending a hand with the annual luminaries celebration on Dec. 13.

• Opportunities for children in sports abound
Every year during the holiday break, the amount of photos we community news editors receive decreases.

• Charity golf group chooses beneficiary
Through the years, the PIG Invitational Charity Golf Tournament has generated porker-sized funds that are donated to local charities.

• Charity golf group chooses beneficiary
Through the years, the PIG Invitational Charity Golf Tournament has generated porker-sized funds that are donated to local charities.

• Fontainebleau High
During four days of the Thanksgiving holidays, Fontainebleau's Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps displayed school pride by reconstructing the FHS courtyard deck.

• Gala gives energy to cancer fight
The Leonard C. Thomas HOS Foundation Gala was an energy-packed evening at the Northshore Cancer Center on Nov. 15.

• Garden party benefit for therapeutic riding center
The weather was delightful at the Garden Party at Summergrove Farm on Nov. 2.

• HOMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Habitat for Humanity hosted a Caroling by Candlelight event as part of a dedication ceremony for three new homes in Hope Village II at Hope Village Lane in Covington on Dec. 18. Joy Velez, Mertis Peterson and Almetta 'Renee' Route received the keys to their new homes during the ceremony.

• Hospice party is something to crow about
There was something to crow about at the Fete du Coq benefiting the Hospice Foundation at La Provence on Nov. 16.

• HOSPICE PARTY IS SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT
There was something to crow about at the Fete du Coq benefiting the Hospice Foundation at La Provence on Nov. 16.

• Polo Classic a unique breed of fundraiser
The Harvest Cup Polo Classic offered something for everyone in an action-packed autumn day.

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• Sunny Days raises money for toddler
A beautiful sunset colored the skies at the Mandeville lakefront during Sunny Days for Sadie at the Harbor, which was hosted by the Pontchartrain Yacht Club on Nov. 9.

• Sunny Days raises money for toddler
A beautiful sunset colored the skies at the Mandeville lakefront during Sunny Days for Sadie at the Harbor, which was hosted by the Pontchartrain Yacht Club on Nov. 9.

• Swanky soiree benefits causes for children
Carnaval des Enfants was a jet-set fete that drew a crush of glitterati from both sides of Lake Pontchartrain on Nov. 15.