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City of Slidell Recognized for Excellence in Budgeting

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has recognized the City of Slidell with its Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.

 

The award is based on a public agency’s budget containing four essential elements: a policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide, and a communications device. In addition to a proficiency rating in all four categories, there are 14 additional criteria each public entity must meet.

 

“I’m very happy with this accomplishment, and am proud of our finance department staff,” said Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer. “We will always prioritize transparency and efficiency in everything we do at City Hall, and everything is a team effort to serve the people of our city. I’m very happy with the performance of the people’s team in Slidell.”

GFOA has more than 22,500 members, and more than 1,700 participants in its Budget Awards Program.

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Several Olde Towne Streets Closed Saturday, Oct. 1 for Wild Game Cook-Off

In preparation for Chief Fandal’s Wild Game Cook-Off on Saturday, Oct. 1, several streets in Olde Towne Slidell will start closing at 2 a.m. and start reopening at 6 p.m.

Closed streets include:

  • Carey Street from Front to Robert
  • First Street from Robert to Cousin
  • Cousin Street from Front to Second

Once bollards are in place, any vehicle that is inside the perimeter of the safety zone will not be able to exit Olde Towne until after 6 p.m., when the event ends and bollards are removed. This is for public safety and allows cooks, vendors and entertainment to start setting up safely inside the safety zone. “Special Event No Parking” signs are placed throughout Olde Towne.

Once the bollards are in place, no vehicles will be able to enter or leave the safety zone in Olde Towne, so please don’t park or leave vehicles in Olde Towne after 2 a.m.

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Slidell Movie Nights- Hocus Pocus

Grab your lawn chairs and picnic blankets and head out to Heritage Park this fall for Slidell Movie Nights on select Saturday evenings. The movie for Friday, October 28th, will be Hocus Pocus. The movies, presented by the City of Slidell, will begin at 7 p.m.  Admission is free. Bring ice chests (and bug spray!) to the park to enjoy the free movies, and bring your appetite too, because concessions will be available for a nominal charge.

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Slidell Movie Nights- Encanto

Grab your lawn chairs and picnic blankets and head out to Heritage Park this fall for Slidell Movie Nights on select Saturday evenings. The movie for Friday, October 14th will be Encanto. The movies, presented by the City of Slidell, will begin at 7 p.m.  Admission is free. Bring ice chests (and bug spray!) to the park to enjoy the free movies, and bring your appetite too, because concessions will be available for a nominal charge.

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Slidell Movie Nights- Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

Grab your lawn chairs and picnic blankets and head out to Heritage Park this fall for Slidell Movie Nights on select Saturday evenings. The movie for Friday, September 30th will be Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. The movies, presented by the City of Slidell, will begin at 7 p.m.  Admission is free. Bring ice chests (and bug spray!) to the park to enjoy the free movies, and bring your appetite too, because concessions will be available for a nominal charge.

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Comedy Night with Mike Strecker and Nature Boy

Join us on Saturday, October 15th for a Bayou Jam Concert, comedy-style, featuring Mike Strecker and Nature Bar. The performance starts at 5:00 and admission is free!
Concert‐goers are invited to bring their chairs, blankets, ice chests and picnic baskets to the park to enjoy the free concerts. On‐site catering will be available for a nominal charge. Please note that park regulations prohibit pets in the park as well as the use of skateboards, scooters, barbeque grills and glass items.
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Bayou Jam Concert- Amanda Shaw

Join us on Saturday, October 1st for a Bayou Jam Concert featuring Amanda Shaw. The concert starts at 5:00 and admission is free!
Concert‐goers are invited to bring their chairs, blankets, ice chests and picnic baskets to the park to enjoy the free concerts. On‐site catering will be available for a nominal charge. Please note that park regulations prohibit pets in the park as well as the use of skateboards, scooters, barbeque grills and glass items.
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Amanda Shaw kicks-off Slidell’s Bayou Jam Concert Series on Saturday, Oct. 1

Get ready for another exciting season of great concerts in Heritage Park when the City of Slidell’s popular Bayou Jam fall concert series returns on Saturday, October 1, with a performance by Amanda Shaw at 5 p.m. Admission is free.

“Bayou Jam concerts are a great way to celebrate as a community,” said Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer. “We invite you to come enjoy a free concert in Heritage Park with your family and friends and start your Saturday night right here in Slidell!”

The schedule for the Bayou Jam Fall Concert Series 2022:
• Amanda Shaw – Saturday, Oct. 1, 5 p.m.
• Comedy Night with Mike Strecker and Nature Boy – Saturday, Oct. 15, 5 p.m.
• Halloween Bash with Vince Vance and the Valiants – Saturday, Oct. 29, 5 p.m.

Amanda Shaw is an energetic fiddler who blazes trails with her clever songwriting and exciting performances. With over 20 years of experience, she captivates audiences of all sizes – from intimate listening rooms to national television audiences. Shaw blends authentic Cajun culture with endearing local charm, delivering shows that burst with Louisiana flavor.

Concert‐goers are invited to bring their chairs, blankets, ice chests and picnic baskets to the park to enjoy the free concerts. Concessions will not be sold this season. 

The Bayou Jam Concert Series is produced by the City of Slidell Department of Cultural & Public Affairs with the assistance the departments of Parks & Recreation and Public Operations. These Olde Towne Slidell Main Street and Louisiana Cultural District events are sponsored by the City of Slidell’s 2022/2023 Cultural Season Sponsors, including Edge of the Lake Magazine and the Lake 94.7; Plus+ Publications; The Slidell Independent; Slidell Magazine; Slidell Savings Magazine; Slidell Memorial Hospital and Ochsner; Silver Slipper Casino; Councilman Bill and Laura Borchert; Lori’s Art Depot; Purple Armadillo Again; Lowry-Dunham, Case & Vivien Insurance Agency; P. David Carollo, Attorney At Law; CiCi’s Pizza; Mayor Greg Cromer; Old School Eats Food Truck; Roberta’s Cleaners; and Slidell Historical Antique Association.

For more information about this event, please call the Department of Cultural & Public Affairs at (985) 646-4375. For City of Slidell news and events, please visit MySlidell.com and sign up for our e-news updates, and follow us on the “City of Slidell” Facebook page.

In the event of inclement weather, please check the city’s website or Facebook page for the latest information. Cancellation decisions will be made by 1 p.m. on the day of the event.

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Slidell Movie Nights moves to fall – see the movies playing here

Slidell Movie Nights moves from hot summer nights to (hopefully) cooler nights this fall. So grab your lawn chairs and picnic blankets and head on out to Heritage Park when the City of Slidell presents Slidell Movie Nights on select Friday evenings this fall on Sept. 30, Oct. 14 and Oct. 28. The movies will begin at sunset, at roughly 7:00 p.m. Admission is free.

People are invited to bring their ice chests, movie snacks, food and drinks to the park to enjoy the free movies.

The 2022 fall movie lineup includes:

Sept. 30 – Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
Oct. 14 – Encanto
Oct. 28 –Hocus Pocus

“We do try to pick movies that both adults and children will enjoy and that are appropriate for families to watch together,” said Alex Carollo, Director of the city’s Department of Cultural & Public Affairs.” If you want to know if a certain movie is suitable for your children, you can visit websites such as Kids-in-Mind and Common Sense Media for more information about objectionable content in each movie.”

Slidell Movie Nights began as a Leadership Northshore 2014 class project and the City of Slidell continues this popular outdoor event for families to continue to enjoy.

Slidell Movie Nights is produced by the City of Slidell Department of Cultural & Public Affairs with the assistance the departments of Parks & Recreation and Public Operations. These Olde Towne Slidell Main Street and Louisiana Cultural District events are sponsored by the City of Slidell’s 2022/2022 Cultural Season Sponsors, including Edge of the Lake Magazine and the Lake 94.7; Plus+ Publications; The Slidell Independent; Slidell Magazine; Slidell Savings Magazine; Slidell Memorial Hospital and Ochsner; Silver Slipper Casino; Councilman Bill and Laura Borchert; Lori’s Art Depot; Purple Armadillo Again; Lowry-Dunham, Case & Vivien Insurance Agency; P. David Carollo, Attorney At Law; CiCi’s Pizza; Mayor Greg Cromer; Old School Eats Food Truck; Roberta’s Cleaners; and Slidell Historical Antique Association.

For more information about this event, please call the Department of Cultural & Public Affairs at (985) 646-4375. For City of Slidell news and events, please visit MySlidell.com and sign up for our e-news updates, and follow us on the “City of Slidell” Facebook page.

In the event of inclement weather, please check the city’s website or Facebook page for the latest information. Cancellation decisions will be made by 1 p.m. on the day of the event.

 

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