Good morning, Slidell.

Aldersgate UMC in Slidell celebrates 50th anniversary with a weekend of events starting Friday, Oct.

2, including a welcome reception (6 p.m.), a Gala Dinner on Saturday at 5 p.m., and a worship service on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The church honors a long history of service and community outreach.

COAST on the northshore will host a resource fair for older adults, caregivers and families on Oct.

1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Castine Center in Pelican Park to connect them with local resources. Older residents are urged to give input on a statewide needs assessment.

STARC is selling two patriotic garden flags created by local artists Patti O’Leary and Alexis Lange for $15 each.

Flags can be shipped or picked up at locations in Slidell and Mandeville — the fundraiser supports enrichment programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Joey Roberts stepped down as executive director of the Children’s Museum of St. Tammany after less than nine months, and interim director Arianna Mace is keeping its programs strong at Pelican Plaza — while the board begins its search for a new leader.

13-year-old Camila Grunkowski from Slidell became the youngest official poster artist for the St. Tammany Parish Fair when her storybook-style design was unveiled at the fair association office in Covington on Sept.

14 — her artwork will be featured on fair merchandise during the event running Sept. 30-Oct. 4.

St. Tammany Parish School Board is considering an independent investigation into the school system, with a board vote set for Oct.

8. The review aims to remove personal bias and better identify safety gaps while funding will be decided later.

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser is in Japan on a 10-day trip to boost Louisiana tourism by sharing local seafood, music, and experiences with travel agents; he builds on past successes from trips to India, Spain, and Italy.

Cancer fundraiser Melanie Rudolph, a survivor who finished treatment in April (returning to work full-time), is preparing The Gala on Oct.

1 at Tchefuncta Country Club in Covington to raise funds for the cancer center—with over $150,000 already donated toward a $250,000 goal.

Salmen athletic director announced Jonathan Campista as the new head coach, who brings over 14 years of softball coaching experience from private instruction and his own teams, and will work with assistant Kate Macaluso to rebuild a competitive program that emphasizes hard work & disciplined play.