WC Read Fire Dept. BBQ fundraiser set
W.C. Read Fire Departments’ annual BBQ will be from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Sunday.
The BBQ dinners will be sold for $8 each at the WC Read Station located at intersection of Hwy. 13 and Hwy. 374. There will also be a bake sale.
One hundred percent of proceeds will benefit volunteer fire department.
Tickets can be purchased from any fireman or call David Coleman at 337-546-0180 or 337-457-9476.
Community choir, band summer season announced
The Eunice Community Concert Band & Choir will begin the 2018 summer season.
Choir rehearsals begin May 7 at the First Baptist Church, Eunice. Concert Band rehearsals begin on May 8 at the Liberty Center.
Concert dates are July 12 and 13, Liberty Center.
For more information visit ECCBC.org or call 337-457-1776.
Rotary seeks administrative pro nominations
The Eunice Rotary Club is seeking nominations for the 2018 Eunice Administrative Professional of the Year.
The winner will receive a free trip to Branson, Missouri, courtesy of KEUN Radio, $500 spending money from the Rotary Club, a plaque and a flower arrangement.
Nomination letters should be mailed to the Pucheu Law Office at P.O. Box 1109, Eunice, LA 70535, Attn: Admin Asst Day.
The deadline for nominations is April 20
The Rotary Club’s 31st Annual Luncheon will be held at noon April 25 at the St. Thomas More Church Hall.
Tickets are $15 each. For tickets, call 457-1776.
Tickets need to be purchased by April 23.
Troy Ashford benefit set April 21
There will be a medical expense benefit for Troy Ashford from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. April 21 at Basile Pig Barn located at 2000 Stagg Ave. in Basile.
Ashford, diagnosed with Amyloidosis and multiple Myeloma is receiving chemotherapy treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center. He is no longer able to work.
There is a bank account set up at Basile State Bank, under the name of Troy Ashford Medical fund, for any monetary donations.
The upcoming benefit will be a family fun event with live music, live auction, washer board tournament, silent auction, face painting, raffle, jambalaya, hamburgers, drinks, fun jump and much more.
For raffle tickets, and information, call: Minette Vienne at 337-523-3503, Jackie Broussard at 337-789-0688 or Annette Fontenot at 337-580-0981.
Rec seeks baseball and softball umpires
The Eunice Rec is accepting applications for baseball and softball umpires.
Applications may be picked up from and returned to the Eunice Rec office at 461 Sittig Road.
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 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.
MACA to hold open house
The Magnet Academy of Biomedical Sciences at Opelousas High School, 1201 Linwood Drive, will hold an open house and informational meeting from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 23.
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.
National Day of Prayer set May 3
Eunice will recognize National Day of Prayer with this year’s theme of “Pray for America-Unity” at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 3 at Liberty Theater.
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:
April 21: No show.
April 28: The Camp Jammers.
The Liberty performance admission is $5 at the door.
Elementary Pre-k registration dates set
All Eunice elementary schools (East, Eunice, Glendale and Highland) are conducting pre-k registration. 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.
Community Yard Sale set for May 5
There will be Community Yard Sale from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. May 5 at the North Eunice Baptist Church. The church is located at 2080 Veterans Memorial Highway.
The public is invited to se up a free booth space.
Information, details, call: 337-580-1840 between the hours of 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Concealed handgun classes offered
Non-profit classes for a concealed handgun permit are scheduled 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, 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.