Good morning, Slidell.

On Tuesday, Oct. 6, the National Night Out event in Slidell takes place at Heritage Park (4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.) and features local law enforcement, community groups and a Trick or Treat alley while neighbors in Mandeville and Covington host events with food, music and interactive displays.

The nonprofit Lakeshore Beautification Corp. received a $10,000 Healthy Communities grant to install a stainless steel pelican sculpture at the roundabout near Interstate 10 on Oak Harbor Boulevard.

Construction starts in October and will finish by the first quarter of next year.

Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West changed its name to Habitat for Humanity Northshore West after its 45th anniversary celebration last month, expanding services to include Washington Parish.

The new group will offer programs like a Critical Repairs Program and plans to fundraise for new homes later this year.

The Halloween season in St. Tammany kicks off with several events this October.

Families can enjoy the Olde Towne Pumpkin Festival (Oct. 3 at the First United Methodist Church in Slidell) and Monster Mash in Covington (Oct. 17), with various local celebrations featuring costumes and treats.

Mila Aduli, a 14-year-old former fair princess who runs Mina’s Mission, partnered with the fair association to add a sensory room (Sept.

30 to Oct. 4 at Covington fairgrounds) that offers a quiet space with dimmed lighting and sensory bins for children with special needs.

Organizers postponed the Fried Chicken Festival at Lakefront Arena Festival Grounds to Oct.

9-11 due to severe weather concerns. The tenth annual event will protect guests and local restaurant investments by reducing potential risks.

The sixth annual NOLA Zydeco Fest returns to Heritage Park on Oct.

31 and Nov. 1 for a weekend of Louisiana music, food, dance plus family activities and a car show. The festival unveiled its official poster by artist Christina Pappion, and tickets start at $30.

Artist Abby Cantrell unveiled her vibrant acrylic poster for the 35th Annual Wooden Boat Festival on Sept.

17 at Maritime Museum Louisiana in Madisonville + The two-day family festival will take place Oct. 17-18 along the banks of the Tchefuncte River with a pre-festival gala on Oct. 16.

Urseline Academy students celebrated the historic 2006 Domecoming game by donning Black and Gold — they are now gearing up for the Saints rematch to be broadcast on Oct.

5 at 7:15 p.m.