Concealed permit class scheduled
The St. Landry Sheriff’s Office will be instructing a state certified concealed handgun course at 7:30 a.m. Saturday.
The course is hosted by Harmony Lodge 211 W. Park Ave., Eunice.
All proceeds go to local charities.
The course is $100 and $80 for the spouse. The price includes everything needed to apply for the state permit and is done in one day.
Call 337-948-7599 to sign up or to answer any questions.
1st Baptist accepting Food Bank donations
The First Baptist Church of Eunice, 331 Park Ave., is accepting donations to the Eunice Food Bank through Wednesday.
Hours are 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m.
The Eunice Food Bank is located at 251 W. Park.
Second Harvest Food Bank will be in operation at the Eunice Food Bank from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.
LSUE OLLI French table at Jean Lafitte
The LSUE OLLI French Table will meet for May 19 at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center, 250 W Park, in Eunice, from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m.
The French conversation discussions are free. Coffee served, bring a friend.
Free child car seat installation
Free installation of child car safety seats is being offered from 4 to 6 p.m. every Monday at Word Ministries, 1960 W. Laure Ave., Eunice.
The seats will be installed by a nationally certified technicians.
Summer reading registration is May 30
Registration for Summer Reading Program starts on May 30 at the Eunice Public Library.
There will be a “Make and Take” craft at the library on June 2 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. All materials will be provided. Children will have the opportunity to craft a marshmallow catapult or a pom pom popper.
Joseph Celestine-Rosenwald reunion
The Joseph Celestine/Rosenwald 10th biennial school reunion will be held July 21-23 in Mamou at the Celestine Community Center, 222 Hickory St., Mamou, at 7 p.m. July 21 and concluding on July 23 with a morning worship service at St. Ann Catholic Church in Mamou.
The reunion fee is $50 per person. Payments can be mailed. For more details, times, activities, information, call: Carlton Slaughter at 337-363-2549 or 331-2370, or Lelia Adams at 337-363-4938 or 459-2964.
Deadline for reunion fees are June 16.
Summer Fun Camp at Jean Lafitte set
The Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve’s Prairie Acadian Cultural Center in Eunice will accept applications for Camp Bonjour, a week long camp for kids ages 6-8, and 9-12.
Children can participate in summer day camps:
Ages 9-12, July 10-14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $50 fee.
Ages 6-8, July 17-21, from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. $30 fee.
Registration is limited to 20 campers per session.
Information, details, call: 457-8499 or www.nps.gov/jela
FCWC co-ed softball tourney set June 24
Faith Christian Worship Center will sponsor a co-ed softball tournament June 24 at the Mamou ball park.
The complex is located at 1513 Ortwein Road.
Team entry fee is $225 and there will be prizes for the first and second place teams.
This tournament is a fundraiser to help send FCWC kids to camp.
Information: contact Kevis Freeman at 305-5015.
Saturday program at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center
Saturday programs at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center, 250 W. Park Ave., Eunice, are the Explore & Restore craft workshop for kids, from 10 a.m. to noon; Cajun Conversations meets 1 to 2:30 p.m. to learn and practice conversational Cajun French; Music and dancing kicks off at 2:45 p.m. and ends with the cooking demonstration and sampling at 4 p.m. Admission to the center and programs is free.
For more information, call 337-457-8499.