United Way Red Beans 'N' Rice Cook-off

United Way will again celebrate the hallowed tradition of red beans on Monday at its annual all-you-can-eat Red Beans ‘N’ Rice Cook-Off. The event marks the official kick-off of the organization's St. Tammany Parish fundraising campaign. Proceeds support suicide prevention, mental health services, and other programs offered by United Way on the Northshore. So come gorge yourself for a good cause! 11 am–2 pm at the Greater Covington Center, 317 Jefferson Avenue. $10 for all-you-can-eat red beans. unitedwaysela.org.