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VFW Post 8971 donates books to Eunice Elem.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8971 donated new books for all students of Eunice Elementary School. These books replaced books that were destroyed in a recent fire and flood at the school.

Boys Rock Club formed at Glendale Elementary

Glendale Elementary’s third- and fourth-grade boys recently started a “Boys Rock” Club. During their enrichment time boys are learning about different types of rocks and how they are formed.

Eunice High School students celebrate homecoming

It was Toga Day for seniors Monday at Eunice High School. Students celebrate homecoming this week with different dress attire each day. From left, are Josiah Doucet, Shanyia Toussaint, Taylor Aflred and Evan Fruge. See more photos at eunicetoday.com, featured photos. (Photos by Myra Miller)

Fall Festival held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church

The annual Fall Festival was held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church grounds Friday through Sunday. Children rode many fair rides. Riding a helicopter are, from left, Jose Garcia, and Jayvlin Garcia. See more photos at eunicetoday.com, featured galleries. (Photos by Myra Miller)

Health benefits of popcorn

When many people think of popcorn, they envision large, butter-soaked buckets sold at movie theaters. Hey, that’s how I like popcorn. However, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, popcorn can be eaten as a healthy snack. Did you know?

Eunice Farmer's Market

The Eunice Farmers’ Market is held in the DMV parking lot, and normally is open from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturdays. On the third Saturday of each month the market is joined by outside vendors and the market remains open until 3 p.m. The market always has fresh produce, honey, and canned goods.

Planning meeting for annual Noel On Prairie

A planning meeting for the 20th annual Noel on the Prairie was held Tuesday with a handful of participating merchants and businesses representatives attending. The annual pre-holiday shopping spree will be held Nov. 9 and Nov. 10.

‘Girls Who Code’ Club at Glendale Elementary

Glendale Elementary started a club designed for third-and fourth-grade girls called, ‘Girls Who Code.’ This club is a nation-wide club that teaches girls the basics of computer science, and was available for third and fourth-grade girls who attend enrichment class.

Goodhope Place tenants enjoy bingo games

Tenants at Goodhope Place Apartments enjoyed a bingo game with prizes sponsored by Michelle DeRouen with Eunice Community Home Health. They also had their blood pressure checked by Candice Aguillard, RN. From left, are tenants Sandra Rideau, Marie Scott, Debra King, George Moore and Viola Dossman.

Birth Notes

Hagen Chaumont Brandon Chaumont and Nicole Alford of Oberlin announce the birth of their son, Hagen James Chaumont, born at Acadian Medical Center on Sept. 16 weighing 7 pounds and 6.6 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Alvin Martinez of Zwolle and Tina Alford of Florien.