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1. Mardi Gras Parade
2. Yellow Jacket Bar-B-Que
3. King Day Task Force
4. Vintage Photos Wanted
5. Timely Tidbits
6. Foam Fest
7. New Businesses
8. Chamber Business Awards
9. Calendar of Events
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Foam Fest Coming Soon: The only obstacle mud race that doubles as a human car wash. They don't just bring mud and obstacles; they throw more foam than a pack of toddlers in a bubble bath. Imagine the coolest obstacle mud race ever and then picutre it staged inside a giant car wash. That's the 5k Foam Fest in a nutshell.
Whether you're a seasoned mud runner or just someone out to have a great time, from the moment you tie on your shoes, you'll have fun at the 5k Foam Fest.
Date: March 23 at Tiki Tubing, 33203 Hwy. 1019, Denham Springs. Visit www.5kfoamfest.com/ for more information.
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New Businesses:
Cheap Wireless Communications
2626 S. Range Ave, Ste 800
Smart phone sales & repair
Peter A Ryan, Attorney at Law
1130 S. Range Ave, Ste D
Law office
Sign & Drive
2570 Florida Ave SW, Ste H
Used car sales
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Business of the Year Awards:
Presented by the Livingston Parish Chamber in January 2013
NORTH OAKS HEALTH SYSTEM, large business
THE LIVINGSTON PARISH NEWS, medium business
E. JACOB FA-KOURI CONSTRUCTION, small business
SKID MARKS TIRES & AUTO SERVICE, new business
SAM'S CLUB, new business
Individual Awards presented by 2012 Chairman of the Board, Regina Scott of North Oaks Health System. Regina announced the following awards:
Johnathan H. Whitman, Member of the Year
Sue Evarts, Board Member of the Year
April Wehrs, Chairman's Award
Each were awarded based on their business management as well as their community and chamber involvement.
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On the Calendar:
Jan. 16: Spine Ed. Series
Jan. 21: Martin L. King Holiday
Jan. 23: Chamber Leads Mtg.
Jan. 24: LEDC Annual Mtg.
Jan. 26: Mardi Gras Ball
Jan. 28 City Council Mtg.
Feb. 2: Mardi Gras Parade
Feb. 5: City Council Mtg.
Feb. 11-12 Schools Closed
Feb. 12: Fat Tuesday - City Offices Closed
Feb. 23: Chamber Gala
Feb. 25: City Council Mtg.
Every Saturday:
If you think the Farmer's Market only has fruits and vegetables, you're missing out on some great shopping opportunities every Saturday morning. There are some wonderful and unique gift choices to be found. For instance, check out the handmade, hot/cold bowl cozies, fabulous jewelry, jams and preserves, candles, art, plants, soup and dip mixes, spices, wooden crafts, etc. And oh yeah; they do have fruits and vegetables. But there's also nuts, grain-fed beef, farm-fresh country eggs, pastries, baked goods, corn meal, grits and the list goes on. You don't have to leave Denham Springs to find super-cool items; they're at the Farmer's Market every Saturday from 7 am - noon, rain or shine. Come on out to the New Covenant shopping center at Florida and Hummell. You won't be disappointed. |
Connect: The City of Denham Springs is proactive in interacting with the public. To this end, the following avenues of information are available:
City of Denham Springs official facebook page where you can view information regarding events as they happen. Click here and then "LIKE" for instant access to the City posts.
Follow the City via twitter to discover what's new and exciting in and around Denham Springs. GoDenhamSprings tweets can be found by clicking here to join.
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Throw Me Something Mister
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The 33rd Annual Krewe of Denham Springs Mardi Gras parade will roll at 3:00pm on Saturday, February 2, 2013. Come join the fun as they celebrate “Let’s Dance” with Grand Marshall David St. Romain. The traditional parade route from Denham Springs High School, South on Range Ave, then (West) right on Florida Blvd. to Veterans Blvd. will be followed. Expect 200+ float riders throwing family oriented trinkets. Participants include marching bands, dance clubs, boy and girl scouts, motorcycle clubs, car clubs, and a bevy of Police, Fire Dept., and some military equipment. For more information, call (225) 665-8121.
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Yellow Jacket Bar-B-Que Throwdown
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The 2013 DSHS “Yellow Jacket Bar-B-Que Throwdown,” benefiting the Lady Jacket Softball Team, DSHS 4-H Club and the new DSHS
Culinary Arts/Restaurant Management Program called “ProStart,” will be held Saturday, January 19, on the grounds of DSHS.
Bar-b-que judging begins in the cafeteria around 11 a.m. Individuals, groups and businesses are being sought to participate in
the various events. Commercial and homemade pits are allowed, but no open pits. Fires are wood or charcoal; gas or electricity
can be used to start the fire but not for cooking.
The contest, sanctioned by the International Bar-B-Que Assoc., will include teams (one head cook and up to 4 team members)
from across Louisiana competing for over $3,000 in cash prizes. Teams will be cooking brisket, chicken and pork spare ribs.
The event includes a car show, craft show and a “Kid’s Q,” bar-b-que contest. For detailed information or to register, email
Jamie@eatel.net or at Jamie.Manotas@lpsb.org.
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King Day Task Force Scholarship & Celebration
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Each year, the Martin Luther King Scholarship Program gives scholarships to several students enrolled in a school of higher
education during the spring semester to help encourage them while investing in their future. Public contributions are greatly
appreciated. Contributions received in hand by Saturday, January 19, will be recognized at the Martin Luther King, Jr.
Celebration to be held Monday, January 21, at 10:45 a.m. at Roberts United Methodist Church, 201 Julia Street.
Donations
received after that date will be recognized in February. The ceremony is preceded by the MLK March, which will depart the West
Livingston Community Center on MLK, Jr. Dr. at 10:30 a.m. and conclude at the church. The public is invited to participate in
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Wanted: Vintage Photos
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Wanted: vintage photographs and stories of Denham Springs.
Do you have archives of old photographs or vintage postcards? Are you knowledgeable about your local history? Would you like
to help preserve your community’s fascinating history?
Local resident P J Oubre is currently compiling a photographic history of Denham Springs and is looking for your help! He is
assembling historic images of Denham Springs and the stories that go with them to include in an upcoming book to be published
by Arcadia Publishing, the nation’s leading publisher of local and regional history.
To share your photographs and stories,
please contact P.J. Oubre at (225) 304-3661 or pj.oubre@gmail.com by January 19, 2013.
Please also see Patti Peairs at Old City Hall or call her at 225-667-7512. Help keep local history alive!
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Bookkeeping Certificate Program Offered: Southeastern Louisiana University's Division of Extended Studies will offer a new
Bookkeeping Certificate Program beginning this spring.
Three courses comprise the program, which uses QuickBooks 2012 software.
Bookkeeping Level 1: QuickBooks 2012 is designed as an introductory course that
will cover basic accounting terms, the set-up of a cash basis business in QuickBooks,
financial report processing and basic payroll entry and terminology. Taught by Deborah
Anderson, the course will be held on Tuesdays Feb. 19 through March 12 from 5:30
- 8:30 p.m. at the Livingston Parish Literacy and Technology Center in Walker,
9261 Florida Boulevard. The cost is $375, which includes the textbook. For on-line registration or to find out more about these or other Extended Studies
courses, visit www.southeastern.edu/es or call Extended Studies in Hammond at 985-549-2301
or Walker at 225-665-3303.
Arts Council Exhibit: The Louisiana Photographic Society exhibit of works continues at the Arts Council of Livingston Parish, 133 Hummell St.,
throughout January, February and March. Prints of photos will be available at reasonable prices.
Continuing Construction:
There have been some weather delays but construction continues on the three-laning project on Rushing Road West. Please be
careful in the area from Range to Chantulane.
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