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Covington Masonic Lodge to hold March 8 gumbo cook-off to fund free dyslexia tutoring
Summary
Michael Norman told the council the Covington Masonic Lodge's annual gumbo cook-off will be March 8; about 15 teams are expected, admission is $10 and proceeds support the Masonic Learning Center—s free dyslexia tutoring program.
Michael Norman appeared before the Covington City Council on Feb. 4 to invite the public to the Covington Masonic Lodge—s annual gumbo cook-off on March 8, which raises money for the Masonic Learning Center—s dyslexia tutoring program.
Norman said the tutoring program is free to participating children and families and said it "has a huge impact on these children's lives." He told the council the fundraiser typically draws about 15 teams and that admission for the event is $10, which covers "all the gumbo you could eat." He encouraged council members and the public to attend and provided a contact phone number (985-807-4447) for teams and questions.
Council members thanked Norman and expressed support for the program. The event, Norman said, is open to the public and family-friendly.
