🌱 Free seizure-response training coming to the Denham Springs–Walker library branch

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In today's newsletter:

• Free seizure-response training coming to the Denham Springs–Walker library branch

Also on today's calendar: Walker Varsity Football @ Live Oak and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 93 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, a t-storm; warm, temps: high: 90, low: 74.
• Thursday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 89 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Livingston Parish Library to host free seizure recognition and response training (livingstonparishnews.com) — Residents near the Denham Springs–Walker Branch can attend a free seizure recognition and response training on Saturday, October 3, from 1–2 p.m. Adults 18 and older will learn how to spot seizures and respond safely, with no registration required, thanks to a partnership between Livingston Parish Library and Epilepsy Alliance Louisiana.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Walker

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 9
• Open Parish Resource Group Meeting →
  Livingston Parish Library, Denham Springs-Walker Branch, 8101 US-190, Denham Springs
  9:30 am

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• East Ascension at Walker →
  Walker High School, 9677 Florida Blvd., Walker
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Foundation BAIsics - AI Training 101 →
  Location Literacy & Technology Center (Southeastern Livingston Center - Walker) Room - 119 9261 Florida Blvd Walker LA 70785, 9261 Florida Blvd, Walker
Friday October 16
• Prairieville at Walker →
  Walker High School, 9677 Florida Blvd., Walker
  7:00 pm
Friday October 23
• Walker Varsity Football @ Live Oak →
  Live Oak High School, 36079 LA-16, Denham Springs
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 29
• Football Vs. Denham Springs @ DSHS
  Juban Parc Junior High Livingston, LA 70754
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• LP Biz Connections: AI You Can Actually Use →
  Denham Springs LA
• LP Biz Connections
  Greystone Country Club
  12:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Hammond at Live Oak →
  12450 Burgess Ave, Watson
  5:00 pm
• Britton Emert LIVE in Denham Springs at Southern Rhythm →
  51494 Louisiana 16, Denham Springs
  8:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Swim Meet @ Crawfish Aquatics
  Juban Parc Junior High Livingston, LA 70754
  5:30 pm
• Britton Emert →
  Southern Rhythm Venue & Entertainment, 51494 LA-16, Denham Springs
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Panda Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Shift Leader (P1-1361694-0) in Denham Springs. Apply here.
• Sam's Club posted a job opening for Freezer, Cooler and Deli Stocker Associate in Denham Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Walker here.

🗞 Nearby News

Denham Springs

• Former Denham Springs softball umpire sentenced to 135 months on child porn charges (wgno.com)
• Week ending Sept. 19: Lowest diesel gas in Livingston Parish reaches $5.29 (floridaparishnews.com)

Livingston

• Livingston Parish Council approves flock camera ordinance, power plant regulations, and social media policy (livingstonparishnews.com)
• LP Women's Leadership Conference highlights successful women sharing their life experiences and encouraging others to 'own their story" (livingstonparishnews.com)

Central

• Central Louisiana service members remembered this week ending Oct. 3 for their sacrifice in war (centrallouisiananews.com)
• See how the LHSAA Top 10 did this weekend (lincolnparishjournal.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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