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Lori Anselmo with Peggy & Colleen Seely
Christmas in July
KEEP SLIDELL BEAUTIFUL
Photos by Aaryn Crews Is there anything better than a pina colada sipping, tropical shirt wearing, Santa who is raising money for the Beautiful City of Slidell? The Keep Slidell Beautiful fundraiser kicked off by snapping pictures with Santa in his red suit then moved onto wonderful food, beverages galore at the open bar, and live entertainment by the band, Witness. The celebration attendees were lively with cheer in a mix of both summer beach vacation wear and traditional red & green Christmas holiday outfits.
Callen Kates & Marlana Finnegan
Dawn Matherly, Amy Thomas, Julie Church & Santa Kendra Maness & Krista Gregory Eric & Kelly D'aunoy-Jones
Eric & Carrie Calvin Trey & Gabby Brownfield, Patrick & Katrina Burke
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Photos by Bianca Baas Mike Bruno’s Northshore Harley Davidson was the lunch spot for many locals and friends from afar. They had delicious barbeque chicken for all to grab a plate and enjoy.
Betty Johnson & Roger M. Shirley
The East St. Tammany Business Alliance will host its inaugural Business Summit 2021 onSeptember 1 st at The Harbor Center in Slidell. The full day conference, presented by SMH/Ochsner, will feature nationally renowned key note speakers, vendors, breakout sessions and networking. Additional sponsors include The Silver Slipper Casino, Chase Bank, In-Telecom Fidelity Bank and St. Tammany Corp. Alan Reyes, a hypnotist and wildly entertaining keynote speaker, will open the day with Let’s Change Behavior! Reyes will demonstrate the awesome power of the subconscious mind and share techniques to change behavior and acquire the productive habits of truly exceptional performers. Dima Ghawi, author of Breaking Vases-Shattering Limitations & Daring to Thrive, is the featured mid-day keynote. Dima’s tale will inspire and resonate with anyone who has ever struggled to overcome their own hardships or who desire the courage to forge their own path. Commander Drew Brown will deliver the closing keynote with a presentation on The Eleven Facts in Life. Brown who was called a “National Treasure” by the CEO of Proctor and Gamble and a “Real American Hero” by the Secretary of State of the United States, has spoken before the US Senate, numerous Fortune 500 companies, prominent universities, sports teams and law enforcement organizations. Commander Drew Brown is more than a motivational speaker. He inspires his audiences to rise to any challenge and never settle for mediocrity. Mark Lewis, author of Give a Damn!, and Jordan Tabor who will speak on cyber security will captivate during the general presentations. Attendees will have the opportunity to take advantage of eleven morning and afternoon breakout sessions that will provide information on a wide variety of topics. The day will also provide lots of opportunities to network and visit with vendors who will highlight their products and services. Wrapping up the Summit will be a B2B networking opportunity featuring a photo booth. Registration is now open for attendees and vendors by visiting estbusinessalliance.com. Early Bird registration through August 1 st is $60 members and $80 non-members. Regular registration is $75 members and $100 non-members. Leadership packages include registration for three attendees and is $175 members and $250 non-members. A limited number of sponsor opportunities remain.
Post Pandemic Events Abound at The Harbor Center
Events at The Harbor Center, like other venues, slowed to a trickle during the pandemic shutdown. However, one look at the calendar now tells a completely different story, with an ever-growing slate of events for the people to enjoy as they are finally able to gather again. The Harbor Center, home to the community’s family friendly events, will offer many opportunities for residents to once again come together and create memories in the remainder of 2021. The, HERP Exotic Reptile & Pet Show, Slidell Gun & Knife Show, Newcomer’s Sell-A-Bration and the Gulf Coast Sportsmen and Outdoor Expo are all on tap. The music lovers out there are in for a treat as the Lobby Lounge features nationally touring artists each month. Fundraisers hosted by Free NOLA, Ducks Unlimited, Bras for a Cause and Real Superheroes of Safe Harbor promise attendees an evening of fun that makes a difference. Looking for a different kind of excitement? Check out Bayou Showdown, the Northshore Games, Pickle in the Dell, the GNOCC ExtraVETTEganza and the Chamber’s Fan Up Pep Rally. The American Elder Abuse Conference also returns to the Harbor Center and the EST Business Alliance will host its inaugural Business Summit. Still want more? The Friends of the Harbor Center will bring back some community favorites. The Senior Appreciation luncheon will once again treat 400+ East St. Tammany seniors to a delightful lunch and music by DJ Rockin’ Ron. The Friends will also host the LA Food Truck Festival, presented by the Silver Slipper Casino. With attendance expected to exceed its previous 4,500, the festival will feature food trucks, vendors, a Kid’s Zone and music by Christian Serpas and Supercharger. Finally, the U.S. Marine Forces Reserve Toys for Tots concert returns to get everyone in the holiday spirit. As you can see, events abound at The Harbor Center. Whatever your interest, there’s something for everyone so get ready for a fun and exciting end to 2021. Visit their website at harborcenter.org for more information on these and other events.
Bradley T. Hall, DO, MBA Neurosurgery
Biography Bradley T. Hall, DO, MBA is a highly experienced boardcertified neurosurgeon specializing in general neurosurgery, brain and spinal tumors, and complex and minimally invasive spinal surgery since 2007. Dr. Hall constantly seeks ways to offer the most advanced and proven surgical technologies to improve his patient’s results from surgery, reduce their postoperative pain, and speed their recovery back to their normal lives. Dr. Hall has extensive experience with multiple minimally invasive spinal procedures using computer guidance and intraoperative imaging systems for both cranial and spinal procedures. He is pleased to be one of the first surgeons in Southeast Louisiana offering robotassisted spinal surgery to his patients. Dr. Hall is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, the North American Spine Society, the American Osteopathic Association, and the Neurocritical Care Society.
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