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‘It’s In Your Hands’ Fun Day set Saturday
Leaders Building Leaders will hold a Family Fun Day, “It’s In Your Hands,” from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday at the Southeast Center in Eunice.
The event is free and the public is invited. There will be guest speakers for all ages groups, numerous health vendors, a noon dinner, live music, games, activities, crafts, water slides, and much more.
The center is located at 101 City Avenue, in Eunice.

Coushatta Casino entertainment set
The entertainment scheduled for Coushatta Casino Resort’s Mikko Live includes:
7 p.m., Thursday, Backyard Boys.
9 p.m., Friday, FlameThrowers.
9 p.m. Aug. 26, FlameThrowers.
7 p.m. Aug. 31, Joe Harmon & The Harmonics.

ELTL fall registration
Registration for the Eunice Ladies Tennis League (ELTL) fall season will conclude on Aug. 25. 
One may sign-up in person at the Mayor’s Office in Eunice City Hall between 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Participants can call Ann at 337-363-9121 and leave a message. The fee is $25, payable by check only made out to ELTL, and includes 12 weeks of league play, tennis balls and an end-of-season banquet.
Women 18 years or older with a good knowledge of the sport, including tennis court etiquette and keeping score, are eligible to join. 
ELTL includes all levels of play. Matches are played on Tuesday evenings at 6 p.m. at the Eunice Fairgrounds Tennis Complex. First date of play is Sept. 5. Players will be notified by your team captain prior to that date.
Information, call 337-363-9121.

Annual Fish Courtbouillon Cook-off set
The St. Landry ParishVolunteer Fire District 6 will hold its third annual Fish Courtbouillon Cook-off beginning at 9 a.m. Aug. 26 at the Northwest Pavilion in Eunice.
There will be live music by Kajun Kraze, Geno Delafose, and Don Fontenot. There will be barbecued burgers, sausage po-boys, cold drinks and a live auction.
Information, details, call: Hannah Leger at 337-384-6942, Eric Conde at 337-315-0457 or Donald Thibodeaux at 337-945-0774.

Fall & Winter Gardening symposium
A symposium on Fall and Winter Gardening will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 24 at the LSUE Continuing Education Building, Room 117.
All who are interested in vegetable gardening, are invited to attend this free symposium. LSU Extension Agent Jeremy Hebert will talk about planting, fertilizing, mulching, pest control and general maintenance. One may bring pictures or plants to ask questions about a certain problems.
Choices for your garden, no matter the size, can be a wonderful and nutritious addition to your meals, It does not take much room to grow your favorite vegetables like: Beets, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Garlic, Kale, Lettuce, Radish, and Spinach. Hebert can explain how to garden successsfully in containers.
This is a free event. Coffee will be served. Information, call Ching Wasmuth at 337-457-4745 or 337-580-1022 to reserve your chair. Seating is limited to 26.

Amateur boxing show in Crowley
CROWLEY — The Crowley Boxing Club will host the seventh annual Mayor Greg Jones Invitational Amateur Boxing Show at the International Rice Festival Building, 717 W. Mill St. in Crowley, at 2 p.m. Aug. 26.
Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for teens ages 13-17, $5 for children ages 7-12 and free for children 6 and under. Reserved tables (nine seats) $150.
For more information, call Coach Arthur Scott at 337-781-4395 or Greg Monceaux at 337-384-6332.

Annual Gospel Fest set for Sept. 9
The annual Gospel Fest will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Basile Town Park.
The public is invited to attend. There will be music provided by Will Stevens, Word Ministries Praise Team, Bobby & Billy Johnson, Eight31, and Hunter Foreman. Testimonies will also be given. There will also be BBQ, drinks, funnel cakes, snow cones, and popcorn sold during the event.
Details, information, call Emily Ivers at 337-580-6101.

St. Leo CDA annual Rummage Sale set
The Catholic Daughters of Court St. Leo 2168 of Roberts Cove/Branch will have its annual Rummage Sale from 7 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2 at the parish hall in Roberts Cove, located on Hwy. 98.
Items of clothing, furniture, home furnishings, potted plants, books, knick-knacks and much more will be available for purchase, with all proceeds from the sale help the court to continue charitable activities.

Farmers’ Market open Saturdays
The Eunice Farmers’ Market is meeting on South 2nd Street from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays.
For more information, call Sanford Wood at 337-457-0607.

Boy Scout Troop 425 recruitment drive
The Boy Scout Troop 425 is conducting a recruiting drive for boys interested in joining Scouting.
The age group being targeted for recruitment are boys aged 11 through 13. Boy Scout Troop 425 is based in Eunice and is sponsored by VFW Post 8971, also in Eunice.
Information, details: contact Scoutmaster Randy Leger at 337-288-9601or 337-457-9053 and leave a message if no answer.

Rendez-Vous De Cajuns at Liberty
The Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler Au Rendez-Vous De Cajuns is scheduled at the Liberty every Saturday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. with live entertainment.
The Liberty opens at 4 p.m. the show begins at 6 p.m.
For the month of August the bands will include:
Aug. 19: Jay Cormier & Cajun Born
Aug. 26: Yvette Landry & Richard Comeaux.
Admission is $5 at the door.

Greater True Light Chorus Aug. 19
The Greater True Light Baptist Church in Eunnice will celebrate its 16th year Annual Male Chorus Musical at 6 p.m. Saturday.
On Sunday, at 8:30 a.m. service the church will have its 19th annual Brotherhood Men’s Day Service.
The public is invited. The church is located at 341 Anne St. in Eunice.

Miss Yadah Pageant Oct. 14
There will be a Miss Yadah Natural Pageant on Saturday, Oct. 14 at the Word Ministries Church, located at 1960 W. Laurel, Eunice.
There will be 7 different ages groups/divisions and a $40 entry fee is required.
For more details, information, contact Monica Stevens-Poullard, sherell.stevens@gmail.com
Visit Facebook page, 2017 Miss Yadah Pageant.

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. Laurel Ave., Eunice.
The seats will be installed by a nationally certified technicians.