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Arabi, Louisiana Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good day Arabi! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. β˜€οΈ

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Planetarium Show: Perfect Little Planet
  • C.O.P.S. for Christmas Chili Cook-Off
  • Planetarium Presentation: Orbital

... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What has hands but isn’t able to clap? πŸ€” (Answer below!)


β˜‘οΈ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Louisiana election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 79 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 81, low: 59.
  • Friday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.

πŸ“Έ Around Arabi

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πŸ—“ Upcoming Events in Arabi

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πŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Wednesday October 21
  • Prairie Acadian Cultural Center - Kids Cooking Class (Ages 9 - 14) - Register Online
    Jean Lafitte National Park, 250 Park Ave, Eunice
    10:00 am
  • French Quarter - What's Cooking Wednesday Food Demonstration with Shawanda Marie
    National Park Service French Quarter visitor center, 419 Decatur St, New Orleans
    12:00 pm
  • Thursday October 22
  • Jefferson Parish Historical Commission Public Meeting β†’
    Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 275 Sala Avenue, Westwego
    2:00 pm
  • Full STEAM Ahead (ages 5+)
    Saint Bernard Parish Library, 2600 Palmisano Blvd, Chalmette
    3:00 pm
  • Prairie Acadian Cultural Center - Dirt, Death, & Disease Ranger Talk
    Jean Lafitte National Park, 250 W Park Ave, Eunice
    4:30 pm
  • Planning Advisory Board East Bank Public Hearing Meeting β†’
    Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard Council Chamber, Jefferson
    5:00 pm
  • The Open Books Society (Book Club)
    Saint Bernard Parish Library, 2600 Palmisano Blvd, Chalmette
    6:00 pm
  • Friday October 23
  • Prairie Acadian Cultural Center - Get Ready With Me & Candle Making
    Jean Lafitte National Park, 250 Park Ave, Eunice
    1:00 pm

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πŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We're gearing up for a great night of trick-or-treating!
    This spot is decorated for the season. #TreatMap (Nextdoor Arabi)
  • Babki posted a job opening for Part-Time Game Tester in Gretna. Apply here.
  • Smoothie King posted a job opening for Team Member in Gretna. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arabi here.

πŸ—ž Nearby News

Chalmette

  • NOLA Bounce House Celebrates New Chalmette Location (bizneworleans.com)
  • James Pohlmann retiring after 14 years as St. Bernard Parish sheriff (fox8live.com)
  • Who was the best New Orleans area high school football player in Week 7? Vote now. (nola.com)

Gretna

  • Gretna waste drop-off site moving, Jefferson Parish says (newsbreak.com)
  • No justice for New Orleans teens killed in occupied West Bank (thelensnola.org)
  • Gambit's Fall 2026 Dining Issue: Where to eat in New Orleans, from Creole fare to barbecue joints (nola.com)

Ok Arabi! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has hands but isn’t able to clap?" β€” A clock! (Thank you Lois R. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Arabi

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Arabi

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.