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⭐ This Week at a GlanceKids Read with a Pup Thursday, April 9 · St. Tammany Parish Library - Lacombe Branch A confidence-boosting reading moment for nervous readers—practice with a patient dog, no judgment. |
| Meet the Author: David Armand Thursday, April 9 · St. Tammany Parish Library - Causeway Branch Hear directly from the author of The Roads We Travel about memoir writing and his journey through St. Tammany. |
| | HERPS Exotic Reptile & Pet Show Saturday, April 11 · The Grand Hall at The Harbor Center, Slidell Two days of live snakes, exotic pets, and hands-on learning for curious kids and reptile enthusiasts alike. |
| The Great Moth Watch Saturday, April 11 · Northlake Nature Center A guided nighttime nature walk to spot moths and learn why these often-overlooked creatures matter. |
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👨👩👧 Parents’ Cheat Sheet| 🎠 | Thu, Apr 9 • 4:45 PM · STPL - Lacombe Branch · Lacombe Thursday, April 9 at St. Tammany Parish Library - Lacombe Branch. Kids practice reading aloud to a calm dog, perfect for building confidence without pressure. Space is limited and registration is required. |
| | 📚 | Sat, Apr 11 • 10:00 AM · Northshore Harbor Center · Slidell Saturday, April 11, 10 AM–5 PM (and Sunday 10 AM–4 PM) at The Grand Hall, Harbor Center, Slidell. Kids can see live snakes, reptiles, and exotic pets up close. $10 admission for one day; $15 for both days. |
| | 🏃 | Saturday, April 11 at St. Tammany Parish Library - Causeway Branch. Shrek turns 25—celebrate with a big-screen showing of the beloved film. Free drop-in, no registration needed. |
| | ⏰ | Sat, Apr 11 • 12:00 PM · Fontainebleau State Park · Mandeville Saturday, April 11 at Fontainebleau State Park. Kids learn aquatic ecology by netting and observing lake creatures with expert guidance. Register through Pelican Park rec desk. |
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⚠️ What Affects Your Week| ⚠️ | Slidell fire employee account compromised: A St. Tammany Fire Protection District employee's emergency alert account was unauthorized and used to send a false message—verify fire alerts through official channels only. |
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🌟 This Weekend · Apr 10 – Apr 12Virtual Qigong Fri, Apr 10 • 10:00 AM Online event Follow along over Zoom as Suzanne leads you through these gentle moves that generate focus and clarity of the mind. |
| | The Southerlies COV Fri, Apr 10 • 9:00 PM Columbia Street Tap Room · Covington Live music at Columbia Street Tap Room featuring the local band the Southerlies. |
| KIDS StoryWalk® Inside MAN Sat, Apr 11 • 9:00 AM STPL - Causeway Branch · Mandeville Join us for a twist on Storytime! A Storywalk® is a reading experience for families that places an illustrated… KID-FRIENDLY |
| HERPS Exotic Reptile & Pet Show SLI Sat, Apr 11 • 10:00 AM Northshore Harbor Center · Slidell Two days of live reptiles, exotic pets, and hands-on learning at Harbor Center. Bring curious kids or indulge your own… |
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👨👩👧 Family Picks (5)Library Programs (5)KIDS Read with a Pup LAC Thu, Apr 9 • 4:45 PM STPL - Lacombe Branch · Lacombe Space is limited and registration is required |
| Meet the Author: David Armand MAN Thu, Apr 9 • 6:00 PM STPL - Causeway Branch · Mandeville Come and meet David Armand and his memoir The Roads We Travel. |
| Folsom Book Club FOL Fri, Apr 10 • 1:00 PM STPL - Folsom Branch · Folsom Join us on the second Friday of every month from 1-2 PM for book discussion on various genres such as historical… |
| English Country Dancing COV Sat, Apr 11 • 10:00 AM STPL - Covington Branch · Covington Join local Jane Austen enthusiast, Kathryn Taube, as she teaches us how to dance just like they did in the time of… |
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🌇 Around the Northshore (6)Arts, Culture & Music (1)Soul Tribe COV Sat, Apr 11 • 9:00 PM Columbia Street Tap Room · Covington Live music performance from Soul Tribe at Columbia Street Tap Room. |
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Community Events (3)Volleyball, naturalist walks, and civic gatherings that bind neighbors together. | Jr Naturalist Series-Netting in the Lake MAN Sat, Apr 11 • 12:00 PM Fontainebleau State Park · Mandeville Kids learn aquatic ecology by netting and observing creatures in the lake at Fontainebleau State Park. |
| The Great Moth Watch MAN Sat, Apr 11 Northlake Nature Center · Mandeville Guided nighttime nature walk at Northlake Nature Center to spot moths and learn their ecological importance. |
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Sports & Recreation (1)Sunset Yoga on the Beach MAN Fri, Apr 10 • 6:00 PM Fontainebleau State Park · Mandeville Waterfront yoga session at Fontainebleau State Park timed to catch the sunset and calm evening light. |
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Workshops & Classes (1)En Plein Air Workshop with Ellen Ogden MAN Sun, Apr 12 • 10:30 AM Northlake Nature Center · Mandeville Outdoor painting workshop with instructor Ellen Ogden at Northlake Nature Center—bring supplies or learn setup. |
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📰 News You Should KnowGovernment News (8)- 3rd Annual Celebrate Trails Day - April 25, 2026Wed, Apr 8 • 6:00 PM
- Slidell’s Mixed Media Call for ArtistsWed, Apr 8 • 3:43 PM
- May 16, 2026 Closed Party Primary - Meetings & Voting DetailsTue, Apr 7 • 6:00 PM
- St. Tammany Parish Government Releases Comprehensive Housing Needs AssessmentThu, Apr 2 • 6:00 PM
- City Offices Closed April 3 for Easter HolidayThu, Apr 2 • 9:02 AM
- Sign Ups Open for Spring 2026 Household Hazardous Waste DayMon, Mar 30 • 6:00 PM
- City of Slidell Announces Winners of the 35th Annual Salad Days Juried Exhibition of Student ArtMon, Mar 30 • 3:26 PM
- Seward Johnson Sculpture Now On Display in Olde Towne as Part of Parish-Wide “Art Imitates Life” ExhibitionMon, Mar 30 • 12:27 PM
📌 Save the DateNotable events, festivals, and deadlines coming up in the next 3 months.
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