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February
16
Keeping an Eye on Heart Disease
Compiled by The Weekly Staff
February is American Heart Month. During this month, Cardiovascular Institute of the South is creating awareness about the fight against heart disease, the leading cause of death in men and women in America.
A common misconception about heart disease is that it only affects the elderly. But heart disease can affect both men and women of any age. In fact, heart disease is becoming more prevalent for those under age 60. Statistics show that cardiovascular disease affects 40 percent of both men and women ages 40-59.View More
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February
16
Nicholls Hosts Free Concerts, Recitals
Compiled by The Weekly Staff
Looking for something to do? The Nicholls State University Department of Music will present several concerts and recitals throughout February 2012. Each performance is free and open to the public.View More
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February
9
Volunteers Offer Free Tax Assistance at Houma Library
Compiled by The Weekly Staff
It’s that time of year again. The sound of numbers crunching can be heard in the offices of tax firms, accountants—and in the library.
Catholic Charities volunteers will return to the Terrebonne Parish Main Library to assist locals in preparing and filing income tax through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.View More
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February
9
Family Zones Welcome Milder Mardi Gras Crowds
by Terry Trahan Jr.
Throwing floats, marching bands and enough lights and sirens to draw locals out of the woodwork will fill the streets of Houma and Thibodaux this weekend as the area’s first krewes usher in the Mardi Gras season.
But with the spectacle comes a public street party. And while some parade-goers revel in the almost-anything-goes scene, others prefer to just take in the cultural holiday without the added sights and sounds.View More
