🌱 Board of Standards and Appeals Meeting and 11 more events

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Coming up on the calendar:

• Board of Standards and Appeals Meeting at Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar
• Planning Advisory Board West Bank Public Hearing Meeting at Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar
• Recycling Drop-Off Event at Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar

... and check out 4 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What's black, white, and blue? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Beautiful with clouds and sun, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
• Wednesday: Periods of sun, temps: high: 89, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees.

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📸 Around Marrero

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marrero

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Thursday May 14

• Board of Standards and Appeals Meeting →
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard Suite 201, Jefferson
  8:30 am
• Planning Advisory Board West Bank Public Hearing Meeting →
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 200 Derbigny Street Council Chamber, Gretna
  5:00 pm

Saturday May 16

• Recycling Drop-Off Event →
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar
  8:00 am

Wednesday May 20

• West Bank Council Meeting →
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna
  9:30 am

Thursday May 21

• JEDCO Board of Commissioners' Meeting →
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 700 Churchill Parkway, Avondale
  8:30 am
• Parish President's Advisory Committee on Permitting & Planning Meeting →
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 701 Churchill Parkway, Avondale
  9:00 am
• Planning Advisory Board General Meeting →
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard Council Chamber, Jefferson
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday May 12

• Personnel Board Meeting →
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard, Jefferson
  2:00 pm
• FQBA May French Quarter Courtyard Networking Event House of Blues
  French Quarter Business Association House of Blues 225 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA
  5:00 pm
• Blacklight Paint & Sip Tuesday BREEZY GIRL →
  Painting with a Twist, 1900 Lafayette St Ste 2A, Gretna
  7:00 pm

Wednesday May 13

• French Quarter - Jazz Piano Hour - Larry Sieberth
  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

Thursday May 14

• French Quarter - Jazz Program
  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

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update: Pet Reunited
  Mali, a dog who went missing in New Orleans, LA, has been safely reunited with their family after 12 hours, 15 minutes. Message from Owner: "Our… (Nextdoor Eiseman Ave)
• Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
  FOUND on May 10, 2026 in Westwego, LA 70094 near Near Keller Ave, westwego Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Eiseman Ave)

• Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Asset Protection Specialist in Marrero. Apply here.
• Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Marrero. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marrero here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Gretna

• A stormy few days flooded portions of the northshore. See rain totals for New Orleans area. (nola.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sad zebra (Thank you Mary K. for sending it in!)
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