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Temporary Water Shut Down and Boil Water Advisory

UPDATE:  The boil water notice for these areas has now been lifted
There will be a water shut down due to a valve repair that will affect the 300 block of Hickory, Olive, Cumberland, Berkley, Markham, Elizabeth, Myrtle and some of Westchester Subdivision.
Water in these areas shouldn’t be off for long- as soon as the valve is installed, crews will begin restoring water.
Please note that once water is restored, these areas will be under a boil water notice. During a Boil Water Notice, residents and businesses should boil tap water for one minute and let cool before using. For more information: https://www.cdc.gov/…/health_professionals/bwa/public.html
Everyone will be notified once the Boil Water Notice has been lifted.
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The Art of the Film: Louisiana Film Industry Expo and Fifty Shades of Louisiana: A Filmmaker’s Paradise movie poster exhibition on January 8

With millions of dollars in annual economic impact, Hollywood South is alive and thriving in Louisiana. A study commissioned by Louisiana Entertainment, a division of Louisiana Economic Development, indicates the state’s motion picture industry generated annual economic activity of more than $800 million in 2020 alone, despite pandemic shutdowns. Multiple facets of the industry, including widespread opportunities for individuals and businesses to benefit, will be presented when the Northshore Cultural Economy Coalition and the City of Slidell present “The Art of the Film: Louisiana Film Industry Expo” on Saturday, January 8, 10 am to 6 pm at the Slidell Municipal Auditorium. Admission is free.

The stellar lineup of presenters includes Ed and Sue Poole, Hollywood on the Bayou internationally renowned movie experts; Linda Thurman, executive director and author; Greg Barnhill, composer, songwriter and master vocalist; Reid Wick, Membership and Industry Relations, Recording Academy/GRAMMYs, Jay Weigel, music composer, producer and conductor; Christopher Stelly, LEDA Executive Group Director, Entertainment & Digital Media; Trey Burvant, Louisiana Film & Entertainment Association Executive Committee President; Katherine Brooks, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, writer and director; Carroll Morton, Director of Film New Orleans, Mayor’s Office of Cultural Economy; Jason Waggenspack, The Ranch Film Studios Head of Possibilities (CEO); Bill Rainey, The Holding Tent casting liaison Bill Rainey, actor/stuntman Austin Naulty and actress Nicole Ferrier.

Presentations will include a focus on how to break into the business, creative and unexpected career options, music songwriting, production and placement, behind-the-scenes glimpses, industry incentives, business opportunities, and a focus on women in the film industry.

A panel presentation on casting and actors’ experiences will be presented at 11 am, followed by an opportunity for individuals and businesses to register for film resource directories if interested in serving as move extras and principals, provider of goods and/or services and to list properties for consideration as film locations.

The event also will feature winners of the “Create Your Own Movie” high school student poster competition. Popular Hollywood South food truck, Old School Eats, will be on site from noon until 4 pm.

The Louisiana Film Industry Expo will be complemented by “Fifty Shades of Louisiana: A Filmmaker’s Paradise” movie poster exhibition, presented by Hollywood on the Bayou, Movie Poster Archives and The City of Slidell, in the Slidell Cultural Center, which will be open from noon to 8 pm the day of the Expo, including the opening reception from 6 to 8 pm. Admission is free.

On Jan. 7, The Northshore Collaborative will present “The Business of Film” luncheon featuring Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser. Reservations are available through Dec. 30 at NSCollaborative.com. Reservations are available at NSCollaborative.com.

Additional information about the expo is available via the Art of the Film Expo tab at northshorecec.org. The 2021 economic impact study, conducted by Camoin 310, is available at LouisianaEntertainment.gov.

The Art of the Film Expo is made possible by sponsors Louisiana Northshore/St. Tammany Parish Tourist and Convention Commission, Movie Poster Archives, The Northshore Collaborative, St. Tammany Corporation, Slidell Magazine and Northshore Media Group/The Lake WYLK 94.7 FM. The event is supported by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council, as administered by the St. Tammany Parish Commission on Cultural Affairs. Funding has also been provided by the National Endowment for the Arts.

The mission of the Northshore Cultural Economy Coalition, founded in 2009, is to facilitate growth, development and increased awareness of the cultural economy and its impact by focusing on coalition building, public policy, business support, outreach, advocacy and arts education. Membership is free and open to all cultural economy workers, organizations and businesses.

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Christmas Tree Recycling

Coastal Environmental Services will collect bare Christmas trees inside the Slidell city limits January 10 – 14. Please have your tree out to the curb by 5 am the morning of Monday, January 10 if you would like it to be picked up as part of the recycle tree program. We will be making one pass down every street inside the city collecting all trees that meet the parish requirements. Any trees that do not meet the below description will be thrown in the regular trash.
Any trees put out after these dates will also be put with trash or the resident can bring their tree to the location designated by the parish.
Tree Requirements:
Trees must be stripped of all decorations —ornaments, lights, tinsel, bags, etc. and the stands must be removed completely to be eligible for the program. Flocked trees cannot be accepted.
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Free Covid Testing

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:
Ochsner Health Systems will be offering daily COVID-19 testing starting on Thursday, Dec. 30, at the Fritchie Park Gym located at 905 W. Howze Beach Road in Slidell.
Hours for Dec. 30 – Jan. 2 are 12 to 5 pm and starting on Monday, Jan. 3, the hours will be 12 to 7 pm daily.
COVID-19, PCR testing is open to the public, ages two and older. Members of the community who wish to be tested should bring an ID and insurance card, if applicable. There are no out-of-pocket costs for those seeking a test and no one will be turned away based on their insurance status. Testing is available at the times listed or until all test kits have been utilized. Testing schedules are subject to change due to weather. Results delivered within three days via the MyChart app.
For more information about Ochsner’s communitv testing resources, please visit ochsner.org/testing
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City offices closed for Christmas and New Year holidays

Mayor Greg Cromer, members of the Slidell City Council and Slidell Police Chief Randy Fandal would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
In observation of the Christmas and New Year holidays, city offices will be closed on:
• Friday, Dec. 24, 2021
• Monday, Dec. 27, 2021
• Friday, Dec. 31, 2021
• Monday, Jan. 3, 2022
Essential personnel will remain on duty. If Slidell residents experience problems with their water or sewer service, they should call the City Services 24-hour emergency hotline at (985) 643-6140.
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Slidell Movie Nights at Slidell Bayou Christmas Tonight

Mayor Cromer invites you to join us tonight for Slidell Movie Nights – Elf -Tuesday, December 21st at 7 p.m. at Heritage Park during Slidell’s Bayou Christmas. Admission is free!

 

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POSTPONED: Slidell Movie Nights at Slidell’s Bayou Christmas

Due to inclement weather, tonight’s holiday movie at Slidell’s Bayou Christmas has been postponed until this upcoming Tuesday, December 21st, at 7 p.m.

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Women of Hope Sip and Shop Social

Mayor Cromer would like to invite you to attend the Women of Hope Unite Sip and Shop Social on Friday, Dec. 9, from 4 to 8 pm at the Slidell Municipal Auditorium.

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Old Town Street Parking Closures RESCHEDULED for Dec 13th and 14th

***UPDATE: Due to an unexpected overnight rain storm, the striping in old town that was scheduled for today, Friday the 10th, has been rescheduled for Tuesday, December 14. The striping work originally scheduled for Monday Dec 13th will still occur on that date. Please see the below maps with the revised dates.  ***

Street parking will be closed for several streets in Olde Towne Slidell this week while contractors add parallel parking striping to the roadways.
On Monday, Dec. 13th, sections of Cousin and First will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for striping and on  Tuesday, Dec. 14th, sections of Robert Street and Carey Street. Please see the maps below for more information.
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UPDATE: 2nd Annual Christmas Golf Cart Parade rolls Sunday, Dec. 5 in Olde Towne Slidell – see the parade route and street closures here

Mayor Greg Cromer is inviting the community to join the City of Slidell for the second annual Olde Towne Slidell Community Christmas Golf Cart Parade on Sunday, December 5 at 5 p.m.

“We were humbled by the crowds of people who came out and supported the first Christmas parade. Olde Towne was packed!” said Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer. “Christmas is my favorite time of year and I wanted to kick-off the holiday season with an old-fashioned, small town, community Christmas parade. It’s free for everyone, so I encourage the community to join us. It will be a great time in Olde Towne Slidell!”

The parade will be led by the Slidell Sync Lawn Chair Brigade, a premier dancing group that promises to feature flashy holiday-themed lawn chairs in a very merry way, followed by decorated golf carts andand Santa and Mrs. Claus riding on an antique fire truck spreading their magical cheer to all.

Everyone from the community is encouraged to participate. To sign up to participate, go to the City of Slidell’s website at MySlidell.com to fill out the parade form and return to the Department of Cultural & Public Affairs. Registration is free and interested spectators are encouraged to mark their calendars. Deadline for submitting forms is Monday, Nov. 29.

Due to public safety, on the day of the parade the streets in Olde Towne will start to close at 6 a.m. Drivers will be able to enter Olde Towne Slidell at the intersections of Cousin Street and Sgt. Alfred Drive and Front Street and Carey Street until 3 p.m. Olde Towne Slidell will also be a no parking zone from 3 until 8 p.m. No vehicles will be allowed to enter or exit the route. All vehicles should be off the streets during this time. Refer to the shaded area in purple on the map to see the no parking zone.

For more information about the inaugural Olde Towne Slidell Christmas Parade, please call the City of Slidell’s Department of Cultural & Public Affairs at (985) 646-4375 or email acarollo@cityofslidell.org.

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