Amy Jones (licensed in LA)

October 14th College Fair

This is going to be a great opportunity to learn about some great universities! I'm really looking forward to it. Many thanks to NOCCA for organizing the fair.

"New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Hosts Arts College Fair For Students

Arts Conservatories, Colleges & Universities From Across
The Nation Offer Information To Students From Across The Region

Financing College Education Presentation Offered

New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA) invites public, private, parochial and homeschool high school students to attend a special Arts College Fair on Wednesday-October 14, 5 PM, at NOCCA, 2800 Chartres Street, New Orleans-70117. The event will serve as a resource center for students as they make decisions on their next steps of education and post-secondary opportunities in the arts and academics. The NOCCA College Fair is free and open to the public.

Several prestigious institutions have confirmed their participation at the College Fair. Exhibitors include:

+ The American Musical & Dramatic Academy
+ Bennington College
+ California Institute of the Arts
+ Carnegie Mellon-School of Music
+ Dartmouth College
+ Dillard University
+ Jackson State University Music Department
+ The Juilliard School
+ Kansas City Art Institute
+ Louisiana Culinary Institute
+ Louisiana State University College of Music & Dramatic Arts
+ Loyola University
+ Mannes College The New School for Music
+ Maryland Institute College of Art
+ Memphis College of Art
+ Millsaps College
+ The New School for Jazz & Contemporary Music
+ New York University
+ Nicholls State University John Folse Culinary Institute
+ Northwestern State University
+ Oberlin Conservatory of Music
+ Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
+ Roosevelt University Chicago College of Performing Arts
+ Savannah College of Art & Design
+ SMU Meadows School of the Arts
+ Stephens College
+ Tulane University
+ University of Louisiana Lafayette
+ University of Louisiana Monroe
+ University of Massachusetts Amherst
+ University of New Orleans Department of Film, Theatre & Communications

At the fair, institutional viewbooks, college applications, and general information will be available to guests. Colleges will also be offering information on financial aid and scholarship opportunities as well as providing art portfolio review stations. A special presentation Financing A College Education is scheduled for 6 PM.
Interested students are encouraged to visit www.nocca.com or call 504.940.ARTS for more information."

A good friend of mine invited me to this free family concert. My daughter is still home with the flu, so we're going to miss the fun. I hope it's a fun filled evening!

***REMINDER: No SCHOOL tomorrow for St Tammany Parish Public School students****

At The Amphitheater

"FOUR UNPLUGGED

"LIVE at Chenier!" Fall Concert Series
October 8, 2009 6:00PM - October 8, 2009 9:00PM

"Four Unplugged started back in 1996 as a four-piece acoustic group that became popular for performing their own versions of sixties and seventies classics. It wasn't too long before the loyal following that developed (known as The Fourheads) convinced the band to "crank it up a notch." In 1999 they added bass and drums and the band flourished into one of the most in-demand party bands in the area."
www.fourunplugged.com "

CHENIER

1901 Highway 190
Mandeville, Louisiana
P: 985.778.0459

Fall for Art: October 10, 2009

Free Admission!

There are always so many choices of things to do during the fall in St Tammany. For more information about Fall for Art, check out the St Tammany Art Associations website. Their website is packed with upcoming events, class info, a marketplace and more.

"Downtown Covington comes to life! Sponsored by the St. Tammany Art Association (STAA), St. Tammany Homestead, and over 35 participating local galleries and merchants. The Spring for Art and Fall for Art annual events draw some 4,000 visitors to the historic St. John district each season. New work by dozens of artists from around the Southeast Region are showcased. The free event includes live music at various outdoor and indoor locations, gallery openings, art demonstrations, outdoor movie screening, first-rate boutique shopping, and fine dining throughout Downtown Covington.

Visitors will enjoy live performances by local and nationally-renowned musicians, all over the downtown area. Covington's many restaurants will be open for business. The festivities are extensive, and to make sure that the crowds move from one end of the map to another, the City of Covington is providing a tram to make traveling easier. Be sure to keep a printed brochure on hand, available at any participating venue! Programs with locations and contact information for each participating shop are available at STAA and at your favorite locations around Covington.

For more information, to become a sponsor, or to volunteer during this fun event, contact the St. Tammany Art Association at 892-8650 or email info@sttammanyartassociation.org. "

I posted a reminder that area schools were closed tomorrow. I received a call with someone asking me for more info about the fair. She was having a hard time finding specific details- Admit fees, ride prices and specials, music schedules etc. Here is what I found:

" 2009 St. Tammany Parish Fair September 30 to October 3. Come join the Fair Association for the 100 year celebration of the St. Tammany Parish Fair

Music, Food, Rides, Rodeo, Parade, Mini Farm, FFA and 4-H Exhibits, Jr. and Adult Home Economic Exhibits, School Booths, Rabbits, Chickens, Sheep, Pigs, Goats, and Cattle, Crops and other agricultural exhibits. For more information(985)892-8421 or email st.tammanyparishfair@yahoo.com

St. Tammany Parish Fair | PO Box 2554, Covington, LA 70434-2554 | (985) 892-8421

Thursday, October 1 -Free Admission to Fairgrounds

9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Mini Farm
Pearl River High FFA, Fontainebleau High FFA, Monteleone Jr. High FFA
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Exhibits Open
10:00 a.m. - Dairy Cattle Show
3:00 p.m. FAMILY "BUCK" NIGHT All Midway Rides $1.00
6:30 p.m. Gospel Night, Main Stage

Friday, October 2 - $2 entrance fee after 3:00 pm

9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Mini Farm Fontainebleau Jr. High FFA, Folsom /Lee Road Jr. High FFA, Northshore High FFA
9:00 a.m. -Parade Lineup, Jefferson Ave.
10:00 a.m. Parade begins
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Midway Rides Open $12 pay one price
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Exhibits Open
11:00am Opening Ceremony Main Stage
11:45 a.m. Poultry and Rabbit Awards- Main Stage
1200 p.m. 4-H Talent Show, Main Stage
1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Cheerleading and Dance Team Competition, Main Stage
3:00 p.m. - Midnight Midway Rides - 22 coupons for $20.00
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Four unplugged - Main Stage
8:00 p.m. Rodeo - Rodeo Arena

Saturday, October 3 - $2 entrance fee after 10:00 am

9:00 a.m. Beef Cattle Show, New Barn
9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Mini Farm Creekside Jr. High FFA, Lakeshore High FFA, and Covington High FFA and 4-H Clubs of St. Tammany
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Midway $15 pay one price
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Exhibits Open
11:00 a.m. or 30 minutes after completion of Beef Show - Swine, Sheep and Goat Show
6:00 p.m.- 8:00 pm - Five Finger Discount - Main Stage
8:00 p.m. Rodeo - Rodeo Arena

Sunday, October 4 - Free Admission to Fair Grounds

8:00 a.m. to 10:00 Poultry and Rabbit release time
10:00 a.m. - till Midway Opens
$15 pay one price Exhibits Closed Midway Rides only
8:00 am - 4:00 pm Education Exhibits maybe taken down.
12:30 to 4:00 p.m. Floral Exhibits to be picked up
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 Poultry and Rabbit release time
2:00 p. m.- 3:00 p. m. Crops exhibits pick up
Sr. Home Ec. Exhibits pick up from 8:00 a.m. until Noon Monday, October 5th 4-H & Jr. Home Ec. Building take down from 8:00 a.m. until Noon Monday, October 5th

The St Tammany Parish Assessor website is very helpful and user friendly.

Website users can easily find information explaining the purpose of the assessor, important dates , tax calculations , an explanation of fair market value , important information for senior citizen property owners, a property value search and forms .

The following bulletin regarding Chinese drywall is currently on their homepage.

"Important Notice

After a meeting with the Louisiana Tax Commission concerning properties in St. Tammany Parish with Chinese drywall, I have the authorization to reduce the improvement value by 90%. You must file a Review Form that can be downloaded from this website and provide our office with documentation either from your builder or any reliable source stating your property has Chinese drywall.

It is extremely important that we receive this information prior to October 29, 2009 to reduce these properties for the 2009 tax year.

If you need assistance or have questions, please call me at 809-8180 or my cell 985-502-6150.

In accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute 47:1992, notice is hereby given that the listings of all property in St. Tammany Parish and their respective assessments were exposed for public inspection during regular office hours, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., from August 31, 2009, through September 15, 2009, at the St. Tammany Parish Assessor's Offices, located at 701 N. Columbia St. in Covington, and in Slidell, at 61134 Military Road. The assessment lists will be certified to the St. Tammany Parish Board of Review (Parish Council) on September 18, 2009. As provided by Louisiana Revised Statute 47:1992, any taxpayer who wishes to appeal their assessment must request a hearing with the St. Tammany Parish Council sitting as Board of Review either by appearing in person at its office at 21490 Koop Dr., Mandeville, LA 70471, or by filing such notice by means of certified mail, or by fax to 985-898-2593, no later than September 24, 2009. The St. Tammany Parish Council will convene as Board of Review for a 15 day period from October 1, 2009 through October 15, 2009, to hear complaints from taxpayers who wish to appeal their assessment. An appeal to the Board of Review must be filed at least 7 days prior to the hearing date of October 1, 2009. Additional hearings will be conducted by the Board of Review, if necessary."