Free back to school event set Thursday
Truthful Rehab Center from Opelousas will host a Back to School event free to the public beginning at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Southeast Center in Eunice.
The event will have guest speakers, free school supplies, and more.
For more details, and information: call Raven Lewis at 337-466-0098.
St. Mathilda PoBoy fundraiser
The St. Mathilda KPC Knights & Ladies Auxiliary will have a PoBoy fundraiser sale from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. July 11 at the Bishop Ceaser Center.
A donation of $6 will be accepted.
ECCBC Summer Concert set July 12, 13
The Eunice Community Concert Band & Choir will present its 2018 Summer Concert “Curtain Call” at 7 p.m. July 12 and July 13 at the Liberty Center, downtown 2nd Street.
The concert will feature the community band and choir, children’s choir and an art exhibit by FACE (Fine Arts Council of Eunice).
Choir selections will be, “Put on Your Sunday Clothes (from Hello Dolly!)”, “Rhythm of Life”, “Shine on Us,” “Regards to Broadway”, “You Raise Me Up”, and “You Are My All in All.”
Concert band selections will include, “Bugler’s Holiday”, “Curtain Call”, “Gee Officer Krupke (from West Side Story),” “Popular (from Wicked)”, “Robin Hood Soundtrack Highlights,” and “Florentiner March.”
The children’s choir will sing “Just Be Happy.”
Tickets are $5 for adults, $2 for children under 12 and are available by calling 457-1776.
For more information: call 337-457-1776, 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.
Coushatta Casino entertainment set
The entertainment scheduled for Coushatta Casino Resort’s Mikko Live includes the following:
7 p.m., Thursday, July 12: TK Hulin & Louisiana Express.
9 p.m., Friday, July 13: Hairicane.
9 p.m., Saturday, July 14: Travis Matte & The Kingpins.
7 p.m., Thursday, July 19: Warren Storm, Willie Tee & Cypress.
9 p.m., Friday, July 20: Dead or Alive.
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.
St. Luke Church will hold revival
Rev. Lloyd H. Antoine of St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church in Vidrine will hold a three-day revival from July 18 to 20 with services at 7 p.m.
Guests pastors from Oakdale, Eunice, and Lake Charles will deliver a message each evening.
For more details, and information, call: Carlton Slaughter at 363-2549 or 331-2370.
Waiters to raise funds for Women United
Fun, frivolity and shenanigans will be the theme for the Men Who Wait on Women Who Wine, sponsored by Women United, an affinity group of St. Landry-Evangeline United Way.
The event is scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. July 21 at the Delta Grand Theater, 120 N. Market St., Opelousas.
The evening is to feature distinguished “Waiters.” The waiter who brings in the most tips will win bragging rights for a year, the title of “Head Waiter” and a gift.
Wine and a steak dinner will be provided by Café Josephine.
Women United focuses on education, Dolly Parton Imagination Library, women, children and family issues.
Tickets are $40 and are available at United Way office at 5367 I-49 S. Service Road; call the office at 3370942-7815; online auwsle.org; at Sebastien – Dupre Fine Jewelry; and at the Evangeline Parish Chamber of Commerce.
For more information call 337-942-7815.
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.
Male Chorus Musical set Aug 18
Greater True Light Baptist Church in Eunice invites the public to its 17th annual Male Chorus Musical at 6 p.m. Aug. 18.
During the church’s 8:30 a.m. service on Aug. 19, the 20th annual Brotherhood Men’s Day service will be recognized with a guest speaker Rev. Neil Citizen of Unity Family Worship Center of Eunice.
The public is invited. Information, call: 457-2679.
Anniversary of Charlene Richard, Mass set Aug. 3
The friends of Charlene Richard announces the date of the annual Mass of Petition marking the 59th anniversary of the death of Charlene Marie Richard. The mass will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3 at St. Edward’s Church in Richard.
The Rev. Keith Pellerin, pastor of St. Phillip Neri Church in Kinder, will be the main celebrant.
This year’s celebration will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the praying of the Rosary, and immediately following the Mass there will be a reception in the hall
For more information, and details: contact the Friends of Charlene Richard, P.O. Box 91623, Lafayette, LA 70509.
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 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.
Benefit grants dreams to children
LAFAYETTE — Dreams Come True of Louisiana asks the public to join them at Acadiana Center for the Arts in Lafayette on Aug. 25 for the second annual Kids on the Katwalk sponsored by Giles Gives Back and 337 Media.
The nonprofit 501c3 organization grants dreams to Louisiana children with life threatening illnesses between the ages 3-18 years of age. Dreams Come True was established 36 years ago, and thanks to the many sponsors and volunteers, they’ve had the ability to make “dreams come true” for many terminally-ill children.
Dreams Kids will be model clothes from local boutiques as they strut the Katwalk for the annual fashion show. In addition to the show, there will also be live and silent auctions, cash bar by Ruffino’s on the River and music by child protégée, DJ Tutu. The event is from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., and tickets may be purchased for $40 a person or $75 per couple. Price includes hors d’oeuvres by Ruffino’s on the River and Another Broken Egg.
The organization is seeking donations of gift certificates or items from local businesses to include in the auction. There are also positions for local boutiques to dress the models for the fashion show, as well as sponsorship opportunities.
— Gold sponsorship is $2,000 and includes: Two tables of eight with a private server, and two bottles of wine.
— Silver sponsorship is $1,000 and includes: One table of eight and one bottle of wine.
— Bronze sponsorship is $500 and includes sponsor recognition.
For more information, contact Becky Prejean, executive director, at 225-614-8197 or email at beckydct@cox.net. Please visit the website at dctofla.com for a list of events to take place and donation/volunteer opportunities.
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.