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Good day Houma! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Want your writing critiqued live at Houmaās free conference?
- How Houma Christianās wild extra-innings playoff opener unfolded
- How a Houma pastor helped power NASAās latest moon mission
Also on today's calendar: Sean Chambers and 3 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 83 and low of 66 degrees.
- Saturday: Episodes of sunshine, temps: high: 85, low: 59.
- Sunday: Cloudy, windy and not as warm, with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Jambalaya Writers' Conference returns for 21st year (houmatimes.com) ā A free, all-day Jambalaya Writersā Conference is coming to the Terrebonne Parish Main Library in Houma on Saturday, April 25, offering panels, workshops, and networking for writers and readers. Attendees can hear keynote speaker and forensic anthropologist Mary H. Manhein, get anonymous feedback in First Page Blind Auditions, browse local vendors and food trucks, and explore sessions on genres, publishing, and craft. 
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2. Baseball Playoffs: Fontainebleau, Mandeville, Northshore, Northlake Christian among winners Thursday (crescentcitysports.com) ā Houma fans saw Houma Christian fall 11-10 in extra innings to Northlake Christian on a walk-off homer, but the Warriors are still in the playoff spotlight. Thursdayās opening-round action also featured wins by Fontainebleau, Mandeville, and Northshore, with a full slate of series continuing today across south Louisiana. Ā Ā Ā
3. Louisiana pastor, retired NASA rocket scientist reflects on moon mission ā¢ Biblical Recorder (brnow.org) ā A Houma pastor and retired NASA rocket scientist, Clifton Arnold, is reflecting on his teamās role in the successful Artemis II moon mission after a 40-year aerospace career. Now serving Mechanicville Emmanuel Baptist Church and Kingdom Life Fellowship in Houma, he shares how faith and science fit together and hopes local young people will pursue future space careers. Ā Ā Ā
4. Coast Guard to homeport first two Arctic Security Cutters in Alaska (workboat.com) ā Houmaās Bollinger Shipyards has been tapped to build four new Arctic Security Cutters for the U.S. Coast Guard, with the first U.S.-built vessel expected in 2029. While the ships will be homeported in Alaska, the construction work in Houma should mean years of high-skill jobs and economic activity tied to a multibillion-dollar federal icebreaker program. Ā Ā Ā
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Lydia Lunch's Murderous Again with Genre is Death
Intracoastal Club, 8448 E Main St, Houma
7:00 pm
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Sean Chambers
City Club of Houma , 7861 W Main St , Houma
8:00 pm -
Trivia Night | Walk-On's - Houma LA - 4th WEDNESDAY of the Month @ 6p
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux - Houma Restaurant , 1795 Martin Luther King Blvd , Houma
6:00 pm -
PW225 Friday Night
Bayou Blue Recreation District 11 , 200 Mazerac St , Houma
7:30 pm -
Lip Sync Season 5
Barry P. Bonvillain Civic Center , 346 Civic Center Blvd , Houma
6:00 pm -
Coffee with the Wedding Krewe | Houma
Downtown Jeaux , 300 Church St , Houma
9:00 am
Saturday April 18
Wednesday April 22
Friday April 24
Saturday April 25
Tuesday April 28
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š Events Nearby
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Line Dancing 101
Bayou Blue Recreation Council , 200 Mazerac St , Houma
9:30 am -
Houma, LA (Solo acoustic)
The Boxer & The Barrel , 7817 W Main St , Houma
3:00 pm -
Seek Studio! Yin Yoga at MPower Yoga Houma
M Power Yoga Studio , 308 Church St , Houma
7:00 pm -
Houma LA | Shades of Men Live
East Park Volunteer Fire Co , 8533 E Park Ave , Houma
8:00 pm -
I Do Bridal Show
Mardi Gras Hall , 7880 W Main St , Houma
5:30 pm
Wednesday April 22
Sunday May 17
Tuesday May 19
Wednesday May 27
Wednesday June 17
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I no longer force people to stay.
I let people leave; I let them lose me or forget me. I allow people to decide where they want to place me because it's their right to choose who theyā¦ (Nextdoor Bayou Blue) - Good morning neighbors.
Anyone know of any insurance companies offering better rates on homeowners insurance? Got my quote and my insurance went up over $1000. (Nextdoor Broadmoor)
- J. C. Penney Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Beauty Consultant - Southland Mall in Houma. Apply here.
- Chilli's posted a job opening for Server - Houma Chili's in Houma. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Houma here.
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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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