Rec seeks baseball and softball umpires
The Eunice Rec is currently accepting applications for baseball and softball umpires.
Applications maybe picked up from and returned to the Eunice Rec office located at 461 Sittig Road.
Applicants will receive training in umpire mechanics.
The Eunice Rec will host a meeting 6 p.m. Wednesday, for all interested individuals.
The meeting will be held at the Eunice Rec Office.
Umpire training will be scheduled at this meeting.
The Eunice Rec season will begin April 16.
For more information, call 457-0027.
Library book sale
The Eunice Public Library will have a book sale beginning Monday until April 21. All books are marked at 10¢.
All proceeds will benefit the Summer Reading Program to supply snacks, craft supplies, and door prizes for children.
Bulb meeting Monday
The Eunice Bulb and Blossom Garden Club will meet at 6:30 Monday, April 9 at the home of Barbara Wells.
All members are asked to attend and membership is welcomed to anyone interested.
Information: 580-0095.
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.
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 Sunday.
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.
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.
Kindergarten registration set
Kindergarten registration at Eunice schools are scheduled.
Glendale Elementary will have registration on April 23.
East Elementary registration is set for April 24.
Eunice Elementary is April 25 and Highland Elementary is set for April 26.
Parents are required to bring to registration: child’s birth certificate, child’s immunization record, and a current utility bill (water, gas, electricity) with a name and address.
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:
Saturday, April 7: Sheryl Cormier & The Cajunettes.
April 14: Jay Cormier & Cajun Born.
April 21: No show.
April 28: The Camp Jammers.
The Liberty performance admission is $5 at the door.
FUMC Garage and bake sale April 7
First United Methodist Church in Eunice will have a garage sale and bake sale from 7 a.m. until noon Saturday, April 7. The church is located at the corner of S. 5th St. and Oak.
Elementary Pre-k registration dates set
All Eunice elementary schools (East, Eunice, Glendale and Highland) will conduct its annual Pre-k registration beginning April 9. Visit your child’s zoned school to sign up for a testing date.
In order to be eligible for Pre-k, a child must be four (4) years old on or before Sept. 30.
The following documents will be required on your child’s testing day to register for Pre-k:
–Child’s birth certificate
–Child’s immunization record (current)
–Proof of residency (utility bill with parents name and address)
–Proof of income: Bring one of the following:
Two consecutive check stubs, SNAP verification letter.
Concealed handgun classes offered
Non-profit classes for a concealed handgun permit are scheduled 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:
9 p.m., Thursday, April 5: Leroy Thomas & The Zydeco Roadrunners.
9 p.m. Friday, April 6: Live 5 Band.
9 p.m. Saturday, April 7: Live 5 Band.
3 p.m. Sunday, April 8: Gregg Martinez & the Delta Kings.
9 p.m. Thursday, April 12: Bernie Alan.
7 p.m. Thursday, April 19: Louisiana Express.
9 p.m. Friday, April 20: Dr. Zarr’s Amazing Funk Monster.
9 p.m. Saturday, April 21: Dr. Zarr’s Amazing Funk Monster.
UBS at St. Thomas More on April 29
The United Blood Services Mobile will be at St. Thomas More for the KC’s Blood Drive from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Sunday, April 29.
Bring an ID and all donors will receive a T-shirt while supplies last.
Information: call 337-580-0983.
IHS All Sports Backers fundraiser
The Iota High School All Sports Backers fundraiser, named “Prize -a-Palooza,” is underway.
Anyone who purchases a ticket has a chance to win one or more of 31 prizes.
Tickets are $50 each and only 1,000 will be sold.
Tickets can be purchase from any athlete at Iota High or at the IHS front office.
A drawing will be held every day, and coincide with the Pick Three numbers in July.
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.