United Way to recognize women
The St. Landry-Evangeline United Way will hold its Women With Heart from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Opelousas Civic Center, 1638 Creswell Lane, Opelousas.
The event honors outstanding women and includes a Power of the Purse auciton.
To register, or for more information, contact Ginger LeCompte at 337-942-7815 or email glecompte@uwsle.org.
EHS free oil change senior project
Eunice High School seniors Benjamin Guillory, Nathan Noblitt and Louis Roy will perform oil changes free of charge on Friday at the Eunice Career and Technical Education Center, 421 S 10th St.
You are required to furnish your own oil and oil filter. By appointment only. Call the school at (337)457-8686 to set up your appointment today.
LSUE library looking for book donations
The LeDoux Library at LSUE campus is currently accepting book donations for a library book sale to be held in April.
Information, details: call 337-550-1380.
Eunice Area Men’s Retreat planned
The Eunice Area Men’s Retreat at Our Lady of Oaks Retreat House in Grand Coteau is scheduled from Feb. 1 to 4.
For reservations, call Don Mayeux at 337-457-9610 or 337-457-7624.
St. Mathilda Fried fish dinner sale
The St. Mathilda Church KPC Ladies Auxiliary will have its annual Fried Fish Dinners from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 14 at a pick up spot at Bishop Ceaser Center.
A donation of $8 will be accepted. Tickets can be purchased at the church rectory at 337-457-3286 or 337--305-0876.
Coushatta Casino entertainment set
The entertainment scheduled for Coushatta Casino Resort’s Mikko Live includes the following.
7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1 Alfred Doucet Band.
9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2 Dr. Zarr’s Amazing Funk Monster.
9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3 Dr. Zarr’s Amazing Funk Monster.
IHS All Sports auction set for Feb. 3.
The Iota High School All Sports Backers Auction will be held Feb. 3 at the St. Francis gym in Iota.
The social hour and sign in will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. with the auction beginning at 7:30 p.m.
There will be a silent auction as well as a live auction.
Ticket price is $20 per person or $30 per couple, and includes a jambalaya meal and drinks.
Tickets can be purchased from any athlete or at the door. There are also packages for businesses to purchase.
For details, and information, email ihsbulldogbackers@gmail.com
Lenten Day of Reflection set Feb. 17
A Lenton Day of Reflection, with a theme of Embracing Change, Maintaining Values will be held from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Feb. 17, at St. Pius X School Theatre.
Speakers will include the Rev. Chester C. Arceneaux, Katie Austin and Kessie Thomas.
Cost is $25 in advance, and $30 at the door, and will include a light breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided.
Payments can be made by downloading a load registration form at: acadianatheresians.com or by mailing checks to: Roses of Acadiana District Theresians, 4400A Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Box 179, Lafayette, LA 70508-6706.
Rendez-Vous De Cajuns at Liberty
The Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler Au Rendez-Vous De Cajuns is scheduled at the Liberty every from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday with live entertainment.
The Liberty opens at 4 p.m. the show begins at 6 p.m.
For the month of February, bands include:
Feb. 3: No show. The 48th Annual Irving Awards.
Feb. 10: Samedi Gras! Jambalaya Cajun Band with the appearance by the Basile Mardi Gras Assoc. Hosted by Barry Ancelet.
Feb. 17: Yvette Landry & Friends.
Feb. 24: August Broussard & Friends.
The Liberty performance admission is $5 at the door.
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.
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.
Saturday programs 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.
VFW bingo held Thursdays, Sundays
The VFW Post 8971 holds bingo for the public at 7 p.m. every Thursday and Sunday at the VFW Hall located on U.S. 190 East. All proceeds from Bingo games goes back to the community.
Evangeline Parish adult education classes
The Evangeline Parish adult education classes will be offered from 5 to 8 p.m. every Monday at the Basile police station.
Information, details: call adult education office at 363-3653.
Knights of Columbus sells white crosses
The Eunice Knights of Columbus Council 1745 is currently selling white crosses to be placed in yards.
The crosses are available from Bill Parrie at 251 N. 6th St., or at Bertrand’s Printing, or in front of St. Anthony Church after each morning Mass at 7 a.m., 9 a.m., and 11 a.m.
A $5 donation is requested.
Funeral honor guard for vets needs help
A foundation has been set for the St Landry Parish Veteran Funeral Honor Guard and now it needs donations to become a reality, according to Lincoln “Link” Savoie, coordinator.
Donations can be made to American Legion Post 514, In care of Veterans Funeral Honor Guard, P.O. Box 1145, Opelousas, LA, 70571.