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Abita Springs, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Abita Springs! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Abita Springs pastor arrested over alleged diversion of church funds
- Explore the Northshore along the Tammany Trace
Also on today's calendar: Thanksgiving Camp Day 3 - Mandeville, LA 2026 and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 76 and low of 57 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 44.
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 37 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Abita Springs Pastor Arrested on Allegations He Diverted About $21,000 in Church Funds (kpel965.com) — The Rev. Daniel Chinedu Okafor, who served as pastor of St. Jane de Chantal Parish, was arrested at his Abita Springs home Nov. 9 on allegations he diverted about $21,000 in church funds. The sheriff's office says an audit identified more than 30 church checks deposited into his personal account; the investigation remains open. 
• Walk where the trains once rolled (redeyebr.com) — The Tammany Trace connects Abita Springs with four other Northshore communities along 31 miles of paved former railroad corridor. Open year-round from daylight to dusk, the trail welcomes walkers, cyclists, joggers and wheelchair users, with a separate equestrian path available along a designated section.
📸 Around Abita Springs
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Upcoming Events in
Abita Springs
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★ Featured events ★
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Adult Corks and Cooking Class (Holiday Stuffed Pork Loin with Honey Mustard Cream Sauce, Coucous, Vegetables, pumpkin ice cream) →
Culinary Kids, 915 Marigny Ave, Mandeville
6:00 pm
Saturday November 14
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Other local events
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Pontchartrain Shakers at Abita Brew Pub →
Abita Brew Pub, Abita Springs
6:00 pm -
SPLaT Presents: A Midsummer Night's Dream →
Abita Springs Trailhead, 22044 Main St, Abita Springs
5:00 pm -
Thanksgiving Camp Day 3 - Mandeville, LA 2026 →
Culinary Kids, 915 Marigny Ave, Mandeville
9:00 am -
Parents' Night Out - Elf →
Culinary Kids, 915 Marigny Ave, Mandeville
6:00 pm -
Pictures with Santa →
22049 Main Street, Abita Springs
10:00 am
Friday November 13
Saturday November 14
Wednesday November 25
Friday December 4
Sunday December 6
📣 Abita Springs Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Veteran's Day Appreciation →
Covington Abita, 21084 Hwy 36, Covington
11:00 am -
Goodwill Slidell Career Fair
Goodwill Slidell, 105 Northshore Blvd, Slidell
11:30 am -
Wild Tom and the High Man Food Truck →
Abita Brewery, 21084 Hwy 36, Covington
5:00 pm -
Northshore Disc Golf League →
Covington Abita, 21084 Hwy 36, Covington
6:00 pm -
NAMI St. Tammany Connection Support Group
North Oaks Diagnostic Center E. Dufrene Conference Center, Meeting Room C, 15837 Paul Vega MD Dr, Hammond
6:00 pm -
NAMI St. Tammany Family Support Group
Safe Haven Training and Education Center, 23577 Martin Way, Mandeville
6:30 pm
Wednesday November 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- If you lost your earpod case on Level St, reach out.
Looks like it still has a charge so maybe recently dropped. (Nextdoor Abita) - This Kenmore side by side is free.
Needs work. I’m using the freezer as a refrigerator. The refrigerator side does not work. It has an ice maker that does not work. If someone had the… (Nextdoor SW Abita Springs)
- Chuck E. Cheese posted a job opening for Cashier - Cast Member in Covington. Apply here.
- Olive Garden posted a job opening for To Go Specialist in Covington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Abita Springs here.
🗞 Nearby News
Covington
- Two hopefuls headed to runoff for partial Covington term (nola.com)
- Operation Green Light returns this year to raise awareness for veterans transitioning to civilian life (unfilteredwithkiran.com)
- Bacchus names Theo Von, a Covington native, as celebrity king for 2027 Mardi Gras parade (nola.com)
Mandeville
- Wake Forest to face SMUs Kevin Jennings. He was named QB of the week in the ACC (newsobserver.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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