Lifestyle

Swimming pool safety tips

Backyard pools provide families with ample opportunities for recreation. It’s easy to be distracted by all the fun when swimming in a backyard pool, but it is crucial that homeowners take steps to ensure everyone is safe when spending time in the pool.

How to keep gardens safe in summer

Summer is a season to relax and enjoy the warm weather. Basking in the summer sun is a great way to relax, but only when the temperatures are safe. Summer heat waves can compromise the health of human beings as well as their pets.

Eunice Recreation summer cheer camp

Eunice Recreation Cheer Camp was held this week and was open to youth ages 4-12. The camp was held at the Northwest Community Center from 8 a.m. until noon. The camp was led by experienced local high school cheerleaders. Future cheerleaders learned cheer chants, skills, and routines.

Birth Announcements

Ella Patt Deidre Jones and Ray Patt Jr. of Lafayette announce the birth of their daughter, Ella Rae Patrice Patt, born at Acadian Medical Center on July 5 weighing 6 pounds and 12.2 ounces. Maternal grandmother is Ella Mae Strauss of Arnaudville. Paternal grandparents are Ray Keith Patt Sr.

Vacation Bible School at New Hope Fellowship

Vacation Bible School, “Power Up with God,” was held at New Hope Fellowship. Many kids enjoyed a fun-filled five days of Bible School songs, lessons, readings, games, arts and crafts, snacks and much more.

Story Time hour at the library

Story Time hour was held Wednesday morning with Judy Kittles reading a Clovis Crawfish series book titled, “Clovis Crawfish and Simeon Suce-Fleur.” Children were able to create their own hummingbird craft.

Atchafalaya National Heritage Area grants announced

BATON ROUGE — Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area (ANHA) announce the 2021 Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Competitive Grant awardees. The 23 projects represent 10 of the 14 ANHA parishes.

Protect pets in hot weather

Warm weather brings many changes. Warm weather can make travel more enjoyable and affords people more time to comfortably enjoy the great outdoors. It’s best to keep safety in mind when soaking up the sun. That’s important for all members of the family, including pets.

Crafting fun at Story Time hour

The Hannons sat a table in the library and began to craft and color their “skunk face mask” at the Story Time hour Wednesday. From left are Bodhi Hannon, 6, and Georgie Hannon, 3. (Photos by Myra Miller)

Bulb & Blossom selects Gardens of Month

The residence of Gerald and Mary Ann O’Brien at 261 North Pinecrest received the marker of Residential Garden of the Month by the Eunice Bulb & Blossom Garden Club.