Baseball, softball registration continues
The Eunice Rec Baseball & Softball Registration continues through March 20.
Registration is onlineeunicerec.com, or in the office 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 461 Sittig Road, Eunice.
A coaches meeting will be held at 6 p.m. March 19 in the City Hall Council Chambers. Player evaluations will be held at 6 p.m. March 21 at the Eunice Recreation Complex.
For more information visit the website or call 457-0027
Tickets on sale for Eunice Players’ Theatre comedy
Tickets are on sale for “A Comedy of Tenors,” the first show of the 49th season for Eunice Players’ Theatre.
Directed by Jody L. Powell, the non-musical play written by Ken Ludwig features four tenors, three girlfriends, two wives, and one very stressed out opera producer who create runaway chaos, mistaken identities, and madcap delight.
Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at Revente (120 S. 2nd St.) or at David’s Limited (204 S. 2nd St. in Eunice) or by calling 337-457-8360 or 337-546-0163 to charge by phone. Visa and MasterCard are accepted for advance sales but not at the door.
Season ticket holders can make reservations by calling the number on their season ticket. Evening performances will be held March 16, 21, 22, 23, 24 at 7 p.m. Dinner Theatre (with steak and trimmings for an additional $20) is scheduled for March 15 at 6 p.m. at Ruby’s on 2nd Street, with the performance immediately following. A matinee performance will be held March 18 at 2 p.m. Season tickets ($30 each) are still available for purchase. The theatre is located at 121 S. 2nd St. in Eunice.
Lenten fish dinners at Center March 16
St. Mathilda Catholic Church members will hold a fried fish and fish courtbouillon dinner fundraiser 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Friday, March 16. Pick up is at the Bishop Ceaser Center.
A donation of $8 will be accepted.
Information: call 337-457-3286 or 337-305-0876.
FBC Eunice presents Easter musical
The First Baptist Church in Eunice Choir will present an Easter Musical, “Salvation’s Story” at 7 p.m. March 25.
“Salvation’s Story” is a compelling praise and worship musical of salvation and redeeming love. The public is invited and admission is free.
Preschool care is provided.
Spring dinner sale at Bishop Ceaser
St. Mathilda Catholic Church will have a spring dinner and raffle from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Sunday, March 25 at the Bishop Ceaser Center.
The cost for a chicken or pork dinner with all trimmings is $9.
A raffle drawing will be drawn at 1 p.m. March 25. Raffle tickets are $1 each with prizes of 38’ Murphy riding lawnmower, $500 cash, a PlayStation 4, Outdoor wooden swing, $100 gift certificate, $50 gift certificate and two decorative plants.
Information: call 457-3286.
Revival set for March 20-24
God’s Gift to Ministry sets a Revival at 7 p.m. March 20-24 at the VFW Hall located at 402 Bobcat Drive, across from Eunice High School.
Revival times are set for 7 p.m. each evening, and at 1 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 24.
For more information, details, call: 337-717-6078.
LSUE library ask 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.
LSUE LeDoux Library book sale
There will be a Used Book Sale from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. on April 25 and April 26. On Friday, April 27 the sale will be from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Women’s Conference set March 16
There will be a Women’s Conference, “Are You Ready for The Wedding?” Matthew 25:1-13 themed at 7 p.m. Friday at the Greater Outreach Ministries located at 411 E. Maple Ave.
For more information, details call: Lena Johnson at 337-363-3323, Eva Savoy at 337-831-1443.
Sheriffs’ scholarship deadline nears
Sheriffs in St. Landry and Acadia parishes announced they will award $500 scholarships through the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program.
The scholarships will be awarded to a graduating senior in each parish.
Applications area available at parish high schools.
There are no restrictions on the purposes for which scholarship funds may be spent except that they must be utilized in pursuit of a higher education within the state of louisiana. The recipient of the scholarship must enroll as a full-time undergraduate student in an accredited college or university within the state of louisiana. The scholarship is not a loan and is awarded as a gift to defray expenses associated with tuition and related expenses.
Applicants must be permanent residents of Louisiana and their parish.
Application packets may be picked up at participating high schools in st. Landry and Acadia parishes.
Completed applications must be received by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office no later than April 1.
For further information, contact the sheriff’s office at 337-348-6516, ext. 3114; or your high school guidance counselor or principal.
Winners will be determined by an independent selection committee and announced by May 1..
In Acadia Parish, completed applications must be submitted to the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office on or before April 1. Further, applicants must be eligible for admission to the school indicated on the application. The award will only be paid for attendance at institutions of higher learning within the state.
In Acadia Parish, all questions can be directed to the Director of Human Resources with the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office, Kim N. DeVille at 337.788.8793, or by email at kim.deville@apso.org.
Easter Fun Day at University Baptist
There will be an Easter Fun Day from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 31 at the University Baptist Church, located at 1094 LSUE Drive, in Eunice.
There will be an Easter Egg Hunt, Easter baskets awarded for whoever finds the most eggs, hot dogs, soft drinks, chips, popcorn, cotton candy and much more.
The entire family is invited to attend.
Easter Sunrise Service at University
There will be a Sunrise Easter Service at 7 a.m. Sunday, April 1 at University Baptist Church.
Following the service there will be a light breakfast served at 7:30 a.m. and a morning worship service beginning at 8:30 a.m.
The church family extends an invitation to the public.
Symphony Spring Concert set April 15
The Eunice Symphony Orchestra will present its Spring Concert themed, “Opening Night” at 6 p.m. April 15 at the Liberty Theater.
The spring concert “Opening Night”, promises to be entertaining its audience with different movie themed music. Some will include music from Mamma Mia, Forest Gump, Grease, and much more.
Tickets will be sold at the door at $5 each and children age 6 and under will be allowed free.
Information, details, tickets, call Simon at 580-2493.
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 March bands include:
March 17: Troy LeJeune & Cajun Revue.
March 24: Steve Riley & The Accordion Kings.
March 31: The Cajun Cowboy & The Stirrups.
The Liberty performance admission is $5 at the door.
Concealed handgun classes offered
Non-profit classes for a concealed handgun permit are scheduled March 17, April 14, May 12, June 23, July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, and Dec. 8, at the Masonic Lodge, 211 W. Park Ave., Eunice, according to an announcement from Maj. Eddie Thibodeaux of the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
The courses include all the requirements needed for application to the state for a carrying a concealed handgun, but does not include the state fee.
The course cost $100 and a spouse may attend for another $80.
Classes start at 7:30 a.m. and include classroom instruction, applications, notary, fingerprints, firing range, a hot lunch, refreshments all day, and a certificate of completion as required by the state.
The course is taught by certified police instructors.
Participants should bring a photo identification, cash or check, handgun and a box of ammunition.
At this special price, space is limited call for reservations.
For more information or to register, contact the St. Landry Parish Sheriff Training Center at 337- 948-7599.
All proceeds are donated to local charities.
Coushatta Casino entertainment set
The entertainment scheduled for Coushatta Casino Resort’s Mikko Live includes the following:
7 p.m. Thursday, March 15: Backyard Boys.
9 p.m. Friday, March 16: Troy Laz Band.
9 p.m. Saturday, March 17 Troy Laz Band.
7 p.m. Thursday, March 22 Johnnie Allan & Louisiana Express.
9 p.m. Friday, March 23 Black Velvet.
9 p.m. Saturday, March 24 Black Velvet.
7 p.m. Thursday, March 29 Warren Storm, Willie Tee & Cypress.
Women’s Day program at NZBC
The 15th annual Women’s Day program will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 17 at New Zion Baptist Church in Eunice.
The program is hosted by the Seventh District Baptist Association Women’s Auxiliary and the theme this year is “Christian Women Standing Strong & Firm.”
The guest speaker will be Chantelle Sylvester of Port Barre, where she is a member of St. Mary Missionary Baptist church.
Registration is $10 per person with lunch provided.
Information: call Vera Hollier at 337-692-5236 or 337-580-1276.
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.