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š± Do you need to boil your tap water near Paris Road?
What's up Chalmette! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Do you need to boil your tap water near Paris Road?
- How Chalmetteās Emma Borden is powering an improved Owls softball season
- Why Chalmette National Cemetery is a āhidden gemā worth visiting soon
Also on today's calendar: Will Wesley and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.
- Saturday: Episodes of sunshine, temps: high: 83, low: 58.
- Sunday: Not as warm; an a.m. shower, with a high of 72 and low of 58 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Chalmette Boil Water Advisory Near Paris Road (hoodline.com) ā If you live or work along Paris Road in Chalmette, youāre being asked to boil tap water before using it for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, or making ice due to emergency water line repairs. The precautionary advisory runs from Virtue Street to the Bayou Bienvenue Bridge and will remain in place until lab tests confirm the water is clear, with updates posted by St. Bernard Parish Government. 
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ā¢ The 10 prep softball players in New Orleans that have made significant strides this year (nola.com) ā Chalmette softball fans will be glad to know sophomore standout Emma Borden is being recognized among the New Orleans areaās most improved prep players this season. Sheās powering an improved Owls squad with strong hitting and pitching stats as the playoffs begin, putting Chalmette firmly on the regional softball map. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ 3 Secret Spots You Didn't Know Existed in Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (onlyinyourstate.com) ā One of Jean Lafitte National Historical Parkās āsecret spotsā is the Chalmette National Cemetery right here in Chalmette, offering a quiet place to reflect among the graves of more than 14,000 soldiers. The guide also spotlights a lesser-known Barataria trail and a ranger-led Bayou Lafourche tour, with tips on when and how to explore these sites respectfully. Ā Ā Ā
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Chalmette Alumni Picnic
Sterling Hall, 3700 Jean Lafitte Pkwy, Chalmette
12:00 pm
Saturday May 9
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Other local events
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Spring Bingo Night
Gauthier Elementary Chalmette, LA 70043
6:15 pm -
Pep Squad Award Banquet
Gauthier Elementary Chalmette, LA 70043
4:45 pm -
Our Lady of Lourdes Crawfish Cook-Off
St. Bernard Parish, LA Calendar , Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church , Violet
11:00 am -
Will Wesley
El Paso Mexican Grill Chalmette , 434 E Judge Perez Dr , Chalmette
6:00 pm
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
Saturday April 25
Saturday May 9
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š Events Nearby
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Prairie Acadian Cultural Center - Intro to Sewing
Jean Lafitte National Park , 250 Park Ave , Eunice
10:00 am -
French Quarter - Jazz Concert - Coastal Alabama Jazz Band & Coastal Sounds
National Park Service French Quarter visitor center , 419 Decatur St , New Orleans
11:00 am -
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center - Costume Making Demonstration
Jean Lafitte National Park , 250 Park Ave , Eunice
11:00 am -
Recycling Drop-Off Event
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar
8:00 am -
FAMILY FUN The Child
Painting with a Twist , 1900 Lafayette St Ste 2A , Gretna
10:00 am -
French Quarter - Jazz Programs - French Quarter Festival New Orleans Jazz NHP Stage
National Park Service French Quarter visitor center , 419 Decatur St , New Orleans
11:00 am -
WESTBANK SUNDAYS Sunday Funday 4/12 ā ARIES SZN & Seafood Boil
Cafe Nola , 2153 Lapalco Blvd , Harvey
3:00 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I recently had my house pressure washed, and all gutters, downspouts, outside windows and doors repainted by Edgar Construction and I can't say enough about how great it was to deal with Edgar and his crew.
A quote was provided to me within a few hours of his visit to my house before he was awarded the job. I was at work while the work was beingā¦ (Nextdoor Upper Chalmette) - I am looking for a teenager or person who can spread rocks, dig up plants and pull weeds?
Anyone know someone or teenager who does this? (Nextdoor Upper Perez Chalmette)
š Nearby News
Gretna
- West Jefferson property transfers for Transfers for April 2-10, 2025. See a list of home and other sales (nola.com)
Harvey
- Metairie couple delayed seeking help for toddler suffering drug overdose: JPSOerdose (nola.com)
- Where Y'at this Weekend: Legacy Kitchen's Steak + Chop, Barnett Hotel, Historic New Orleans Collection, Bamboula's Music Club (wgno.com)
- Louisiana budgets clear first hurdle with workforce spending, higher ed boosts (neworleanscitybusiness.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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