Good morning to you Arabi! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Tuesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 96 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 80.
- Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 94 and low of 79 degrees.
📸 Around Arabi
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🗓 Events Nearby
Tuesday August 18 - Employees' Retirement System of Jefferson Parish Quarterly Meeting →
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna
1:30 pm - Volleyball - Home - Scrimmage (TJ/PR)
Chalmette High Chalmette, LA 70043
4:00 pm - Jefferson Parish Library Board Meeting →
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 4747 West Napoleon Avenue, Metairie
4:00 pm Wednesday August 19 - Volleyball - Home - Scrimmage (CC/BC)
Chalmette High Chalmette, LA 70043
4:00 pm - Adult Coloring Club
Saint Bernard Parish Library 2600 Palmisano Blvd, Chalmette, LA 70043
4:30 pm - Football Scrimmage - Away - Lakeshore
Chalmette High Chalmette, LA 70043
5:00 pm - 1/2 of Pre-K Begins
Meraux Elementary Chalmette, LA 70043
7:00 pm - Gretna, LA (Solo acoustic) →
Gretna Tavern, 334 Huey P Long Ave, Gretna
7:00 pm Thursday August 20 - School Picture Day
Trist Middle Chalmette, LA 70043
8:00 am - French Quarter - Jazz Program - Steve Pistorius & His Porch Pals
Jean Lafitte National Park National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130. (Near the statue of Bienville.)
3:00 pm - Prairie Acadian Cultural Center - Get Ready With Me (Back to School Version)
Jean Lafitte National Park 250 Park AveEunice, LA 70535
4:00 pm - Speed Puzzling
Saint Bernard Parish Library 2600 Palmisano Blvd, Chalmette, LA 70043
4:30 pm
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- DMS posted a job opening for Janitor in Chalmette. Apply here.
- TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Chalmette. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arabi here.
🗞 Nearby News
Chalmette
- 10 New Orleans area offensive linemen to watch during the 2026 prep football season (nola.com)
Gretna
- After guilty plea in Marrero dad's Christmas killing, family shares anger, grief and forgiveness (nola.com)
New Orleans
- New Orleans firefighters' union, city clash over out-of-class pay (fox8live.com)
- Extreme heat prompts First Alert Weather Day in New Orleans (fox8live.com)
- Zebra: 50th Anniversary Tour Weekend on Patchogue: Get Tickets Now! (theatermania.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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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