🌱 How Mandeville neighbors are honoring the life of Randy Fischer

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In today's newsletter:

• How Mandeville neighbors are honoring the life of Randy Fischer

Also on today's calendar: Art Market - Mandeville Artists Guild and 6 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: 74.
• Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mandeville, LA, Remembers Randy Fischer as Friends and Community Pay Tribute (theunionstar.com) — Mandeville friends, Marines, and local businesses are mourning the reported passing of Randy Fischer, a familiar face at spots like Mandeville Ace Hardware and Flying Dolly's. Tributes describe him as a kind, fun-loving Marine, teammate, and loyal customer whose daily presence and support deeply touched many in the community and will be sorely missed.
   

📸 Around Mandeville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mandeville

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 1
• Belle Chasse at Lakeshore →
  Lakeshore High School, 26301 Hwy 1088, Mandeville
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday October 4
• Art Market - Mandeville Artists Guild →
  Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte St, Mandeville
  11:00 am
Tuesday October 6
• Football vs. Lee Road Jr.
  Covington HIgh
  6:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
• St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Candidate Forum Luncheon →
  The Greystone, 1935 Clausel Street, Mandeville
  11:30 am
Thursday October 8
• Hammond at Mandeville →
  1 Skipper Dr, Mandeville
  4:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• Northshore Half Marathon →
  Mandeville LA
• Christian Serpas & Steve Blaze at Festival of the Lake →
  Festival of the Lake, 312 Lafitte Street, Mandeville
  12:00 pm
• Christian Serpas & Ghost Town →
  312 Lafitte Street, Mandeville
  5:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Covington at Mandeville →
  1 Skipper Dr, Mandeville
  4:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• Ribbon Cutting for 1 Year Anniversary of one thirteen
  St Tammany Chamber of Commerce, 1200 W. Causeway Approach Suite 25, Mandeville
  11:30 am
• Food Pop-Up: Crepe du Porto →
  Covington Abita, 21084 Hwy 36, Covington
  5:00 pm
• Trivia Night! →
  Covington Abita, 21084 Hwy 36, Covington
  7:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Fall Break Camp October 2 - Parish Fair Day →
  Culinary Kids, 915 Marigny Ave, Mandeville
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• GREAT STORY
  There were tears all around': Woman reunited with beloved dog missing for five years Courtney Short and her dog Lily, separated for more than five… (Nextdoor Botanica)
• Gumbo - I haven't made it in yrs....
  so, i'm making it now...problem is can't get the roux brown... it's only been on the stove a/b 1hr.....actually the 'roux', thus far, looks like an… (Nextdoor Beau Chene)

• TJX posted a job opening for Backroom Associate in Mandeville. Apply here.
• RaceTrac posted a job opening for Store Associate in Mandeville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mandeville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Madisonville

• St. Tammany man attacked by former STPSO Sheriff Randy Smith files lawsuit: Court documents (wgno.com)
• Protect College Sports Act Nears Touchdown With Approval By U.S. Senate – On To The House Of Representatives (tigerrag.com)

Covington

• Jeweler hides diamonds in Louisiana parks. Here's what happens if you find one. (wwltv.com)
• Southern Miss Business Announces 2026-27 Eagle Scholars (usm.edu)
• St. Tammany ChamberPAC Issues Tax Proposition Guidelines (bizneworleans.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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