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🌱 Ready to join Houma’s muumuu-filled Maw Maw Walker this weekend?

And check out Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness on the Houma Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • Ready to join Houma's muumuu-filled Maw Maw Walker this weekend?
  • Want a say in Louisiana's early childhood plans from Houma?
  • Why Houma ranks among Louisiana's best places to retire

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 86, low: 75.
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Red Dress Run for Cajuns.' Houma's Maw Maw Walker draws thousands in their finest muumuus. (nola.com) — Downtown Houma will fill with muumuus and canes this Saturday, Oct. 3, as the sixth annual Maw Maw Walker brings thousands to Courthouse Square starting at 11 a.m. With live music, a costume contest, and a $20 optional registration for swag, the event aims to boost local businesses while giving residents a carefree, family-friendly day out.
   

• Houma community invited to help shape Louisiana's early childhood priorities at Geaux Louisiana event (houmatimes.com) — Houma parents, caregivers, and early childhood providers can help shape Louisiana's 2027 early childhood policy agenda at a Geaux Far Louisiana conversation at Terrebonne Parish Main Library on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 10 a.m. Your feedback will guide priorities on childcare access, family supports, and early education, alongside stops in other cities and a statewide virtual keynote.
   

• Retiring in Louisiana? These are the 6 best places to do says US News (shreveporttimes.com) — Houma earns a spot among Louisiana's top retirement destinations, highlighted for its relatively low cost of living, median household income of about $56,700, and median home value just over $208,000. For locals and would-be residents, the ranking underscores Houma's appeal compared with similarly sized cities across the state.
   

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  • Does anyone know where I can get some lime dip to dip these two kittens, my sister-in-law rescue and brought to me well they're losing patches of their hair and the vet told me to use this (Lyme dip) I went to the tractor supply on the east side.
    They don't have any. so if anyone knows where I can get it, could you please let me know (Nextdoor Mary Ann Ave)
  • When you buy a house, there are usually hidden problems that you don't see until you get into it.
    Pictures on Zillow? That's their social media. The house viewing? That's the first date. Inspector's report? That's grandma talking to her church… (Nextdoor Mary Ann Ave)
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Merchandise and Stocking Associate in Houma. Apply here.
  • JCPenney posted a job opening for Beauty Consultant - Southland Mall in Houma. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Houma here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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