UBS drive set Friday at Walmart
Blood donations are needed now to prepare for Memorial Day weekend blood needs.
The United Blood Services mobile will be in Eunice from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday at the Walmart parking lot in Eunice. Red cell, plasma and platelet donations are needed now to help secure the blood supply for Memorial Day holiday weekend blood needs. All blood types are needed, especially type O-negative, as it is the most transfused type in emergency situations.
Each donor will receive a patriotic T-shirt and bonus points for a free movie ticket through the online reward store, which can be accessed at bloodhero.com.
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 June bands include:
June 2: Sheryl Comrier & Cajun Sound.
June 9: Cajun August Broussard.
June 23: Cajun Stompers.
June 30: Jamie Berza & Cajun Tradition.
The Liberty performance admission is $5 at the door.
Memorial Day ceremony is Monday
The public is invited to a Memorial Day service at 5 p.m. Monday in Eunice at South 2nd and Park Avenue near the fountain.
The honorary ceremony is sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars 8971, DAV and the American Legion Post 129 in Eunice.
A Boy Scout troop will perform a flag-raising ceremony and a bell will be rung to those who died in war time service.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, balloons will be released.
NAUW plans Memorial Day breakfast
Members of the Eunice Branch of the National Association of University Women invite veterans and their families to a breakfast at 10 a.m. on Memorial Day, in the Southeast Neighborhood Center in honor and recognition of the fallen soldiers who have given the ultimate price of serving their country, their lives.
The 10 a.m. breakfast is free and there will be a short program.
Summer reading program registration
The Eunice Public Library will have its Summer Reading program and registration is set for Tuesday and the last date to register is July 2.
StoryTime hours designed for children are to begin Wednesday, June 6, at 10:39 a.m. upstairs in the children’s library. Children will be able to listen to a story, create a craft, eat a snack, win door prizes. Other dates of StoryTime are June 20, June 27, July 11, and July 18.
Concealed handgun classes offered
Non-profit classes for a concealed handgun permit are scheduled 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: Leroy Thomas & The Zydeco Roadrunners.
9 p.m. Friday: LA Roxx.
9 p.m. Saturday, May 26: LA Roxx.
3 p.m. Sunday: Alfred Doucet Band.
7 p.m. Thursday, May 31: Bernie Alan.
9 p.m. Friday, June 1: MoJeaux.
9 p.m. Saturday, June 2: MoJeaux.
7 p.m. Thursday, June 7: Louisiana Express.
Sheriff plans coffee in Church Point
Acadia Parish Sheriff KP Gibson is inviting everyone to “Coffee with the Sheriff” at 8:30 a.m. June 2 at Sunny’s Fried Chicken in Church Point.
Gibson gives an update on the Office’s progress. There will be an question and answer session during the event for residents.
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.