St. Mathilda PoBoy fundraiser set July 11
The St. Mathilda KPC Knights & Ladies Auxiliary will have a PoBoy fundraiser sale from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., Wednesday, July 11 at the Bishop Ceaser Center.
A donation of $6 will be accepted.
DAV volunteer drivers needed
The DAV (Disabled American Veterans) is in dire need of volunteer drivers to drive veterans from Eunice to Alexandria.
Those interested are asked to call Miguel Pousson at 337-396-6392 for more information and details.
ECCBC Summer Concert set, rehearsals posted
The Eunice Community Concert Band & Children’s Choir will have children’s rehearsals for the 2018 summer concert on July 6, at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Eunice.
The children will sing during the Eunice Community Concert Band & Choir’s concert at the Liberty Center, at 7 p.m. July 12 and July 13.
Information: call 457-1776 or visit www.eccbc.org.
Back to School Health Fair set
New Hope Fellowship will have a Back to School Health Fair on Saturday, July 28 at 10 a.m. at the church, located at Sittig Road.
The public is invited. There will be free backpacks for all school age children, school supplies, free haircuts, immunization records, eye screening, face painting, bus safety, and fitness, health courses and a meal provided.
Information, details, call: 457-1092.
EHS registration dates set
Eunice High School will hold registration from 8 until 11 a.m. Aug. 1 for 10th through 12th graders.
From 8 until 9:30 a.m. Aug. 2 there will be registration set for ninth graders. From 10 a.m. until noon registration is set for new students.
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 July bands include:
July 7: Le’Fere Cajun Band.
July 14: Al Roger & Louisiana Pride.
July 21: Don Fontenot & Friends of Loiuisiana.
July 28: Lesa Cormier & Sundown Playboys.
The Liberty performance admission is $5 at the door.
Concealed handgun classes offered
Non-profit classes for a concealed handgun permit are scheduled 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.
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.
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.