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In today's newsletter:
- How Metairie congregations are tightening security without losing their welcome
Also on today's calendar: Beyond The Grave and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 78.
- Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• After beefing up security, Louisiana congregations seek new ways to welcome (nola.com) — Worshippers at St. Martin's Episcopal Church and Shir Chadash in Metairie are seeing more cameras, trained ushers, and police details as congregations across Louisiana tighten security while trying to remain welcoming. Local clergy describe balancing safety with hospitality, citing national attacks on houses of worship and new state laws that expand how churches can handle disruptions during services. 
📸 Around Metairie
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Metairie
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★ Featured events ★
- Executive Board Meeting →
Executive Board Room, 3200 Ridgelake Dr, Metairie
5:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
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Other local events
- JP Utility Council Meeting →
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar - ABWA - Women's Networking Meeting
Fleming's Steakhouse, 3064 N Causeway Blvd, Metairie
11:00 am - Planning Advisory Board General Meeting →
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard Council Chamber, Jefferson
5:00 pm - 8th Football (A) →
John Ryan Stadium, 100 Blue Jay Way, Metairie
6:00 pm - JeffFit Health Fair →
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar - Recycling Drop-Off Event →
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar
8:00 am - ACTV Studio IRL: Vuori Lakeside x Hype Haus →
3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie - Mic Drop Mondays: Laufey Loves Libraries, Libraries Love Laufey →
Jefferson Parish Library - Lakeshore Library, 1000 West Esplanade Avenue, Metairie - Board of Zoning Adjustments Public Hearing →
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard, Jefferson
4:00 pm - Beyond The Grave →
5708 Airline Dr, Metairie
7:00 pm - Beyond The Grave →
5708 Airline Dr, Metairie
7:00 pm
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Monday September 21
Friday September 25
Friday October 2
📣 Metairie Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update - owner found!
Anyone missing a dog? My friend found this cutie by Ithaca and Clearview (Nextdoor Metairie Lakefront) - I have free plants in pots under the oak tree in front of my house (not the plants on the steps).
Lots of elephant ears, an asparagus fern, a small plumeria, some type of climbing vine and two ice cream banana trees. All are in pots under the oak… (Nextdoor Old Metairie)
- Golden Nugget posted a job opening for Line Cook in Metairie. Apply here.
- Walmart posted a job opening for Front End Service Team Supervisor in Metairie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Metairie here.
🗞 Nearby News
Jefferson
- Jefferson Parish Schools lags on required training, as teachers demand compensation (nola.com)
- Who was the best New Orleans area high school football player in Week 2? Vote now. (nola.com)
- Trial begins for 3 charged in death of Kansas City sports reporter (wwltv.com)
Harahan
- Hunger, Harahan, LA Report #1076 (wordpress.com)
- Harahan-based Laitram grows into $1.5 billion business as next generation steps up to lead (nola.com)
Ok Metairie! 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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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