Toys for Tots drive is underway
The annual Toys for Tots drive in Eunice is underway.
The Eunice Fire Department, at the central station located at 100 Park Avenue, will accept application now until Nov. 30 each day from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Those families that receive government assistance are eligible to apply. You are asked to bring a picture ID, along with a proof of assistance to the central station.
Only parents and legal guardians are eligible to apply. The public is invited to donate toys, bring in new ones, unwrapped, to the central fire station during this application period.
ECCBC Christmas Concert set Dec. 13, 14
The Eunice Community Concert Band & Choir, Inc. will presents its Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. both evenings on Dec. 13 and Dec. 14. There will also be an art exhibit by the FACE (Fine Arts Council of Eunice).
Musical selections will include: Baby Born a King, Can You Hear the Angels?, Go Light Your World, Jing-a-Ling, Jing-a-Ling, Lullay/Infant Lowly, Rejoice With Exceeding Joy, Zat you Santa Claus, Celtic Carol, Fantasia for Christmas, It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, The Toymaker’s Worshop, The Toy Trumpet, Up On a Housetop and We Wish You a Mambo Christmas.
Tickets are $5 adults, children under 12 are $12.
Call: 337-457-1776.
First Baptist presents Christmas musical
First Baptist Church in Eunice will present “Come Let Us Adore” a Christmas musical drama by Russell Malden and Sue C. Smith.
Performances are at 6 p.m. both Saturday, Dec. 1 and Sunday, Dec. 2.
The public is invited and admission is free.
Coushatta Casino entertainment set
The entertainment scheduled for Coushatta Casino Resort’s Mikko Live includes the following:
9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29: Alfred Doucet Band.
9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30: Troy Laz Band.
9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1: Troy Laz Band.
9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6: Backyard Boys.
9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7: Triggerproof.
3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8: Triggerproof.
7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9: Tommy McLain & Louisiana Express.
9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13: Warren Storm, Willie Tee & Cypress.
9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14: LA Roxx.
7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15: LA Roxx.
9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20: Bernie Alan.
9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21: The Fuse.
9 p.m. Dec. 22: The Fuse.
7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 25: Leroy Thomas & The Zydeco Roadrunners.
Basketball registration
The Eunice Rec invites youth ages 5 to 12 to register to play basketball.
Registration is until 5 p.m. Dec. 1 online at eunicerec.com.
First-time users should select“Create Account” in the upper right hand corner.
Registration is $25 per player and is paid by debit or credit card online (Discover and American Express are not accepted).
In office registration will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 27 to 29.
Player evaluations will be Dec. 6 and the season will begin Jan. 5, 2019.
Eunice Rec participants ages 9-12 will have an opportunity to play in Little Dribbler All Stars, allowing players to compete against other towns in a state tournament.
Tailgate Thursday at St. Mathilda Church
St. Mathilda Catholic Church will host a Tailgate Thursday, from 6 p.m. until 10:30 p.m., Nov. 29 at the Bishop Ceaser Center.
Gumbo will be sold, tickets are $10 pre sale, and $12 at the door. There will be bingo, and Cowboys vs Saints game will be on for viewing. Wear you football shirts, extra gumbo and drinks will be sold.
Tickets are available at the church office, parish council members or finance committee members.
Call 457-3286, or Philomena Bernard at 546-6937.
Food drive at Super 1
TYLER, Texas, Oct. 31 – Brookshire Grocery Co.’s 37th annual Spirit of Christmas Food Drive begins today with the goal to help thousands of people in need within the close to 150 communities served by BGC stores.
Through Dec. 20, all Brookshire’s, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market and FRESH by Brookshire’s stores will collect donations of non-perishable food items to be donated to local service organizations and food pantries for distribution. Pre-assembled grab bags of food items will be available to purchase and donate to the drive, and monetary donations can be made using scan coupons at checkout. Funds collected will be used to purchase additional food items for the drive.
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, and one does Not have to be a veteran, are asked to call Miguel Pousson at 337-396-6392 for more information and details.
Concealed handgun classes offered
Non-profit classes for a concealed handgun permit is scheduled 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.
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.