Kiwani’s Christmas Parade set Thursday
The Eunice Kiwani’s Christmas parade is set for 5 p.m. Thursday with the parade route beginning at North 2nd Street.
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for children to visit with at the conclusion of the parade at the City Hall lobby.
Cookies and punch will be served. Children are encouraged to make a wish list for Santa.
Pictures with Santa at fire department
The Eunice Fire Department will have Pictures with Santa Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. with all proceeds to benefit Toys for Tots.
Pictures are $5 and will be taken with Santa at the Central Fire station at 100 Park Ave. Rain or shine pictures will be taken.
EHS senior project Toy Drive underway
Eunice High School seniors Cameron Fontenot and Taneisha Chavis are collecting toys for a Toy Drive beginning Monday through Dec. 20. All toys can be brought by Eunice High School.
ECCBC presents Jolly Jingling concert
The Eunice Community Concert Band & Choir, Children’s Choir will present a Jolly Jingling Christmas at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday.
There will also be an art exhibit by the Fine Arts.
Selections include: At Christmas, Christmas Baby Please Come Home, All I Want for Christmas Is You, Baby Jesus We Love You, Here Comes Santa Claus, All Is Calm, Holiday Galop, Winter Holiday, Toboggan Ride Hotta Chocolatta, Candy Cane Lane, Christmas Chopsticks and Christmas Portrait.
Tickets are $5, children under 12 are $2.
Tickets are available by calling 457-1776.
Alos, Admission at door of concert.
Information: 457-1776.
FBC Chataignier presents a Musical
The church choir of First Baptist Church in Chataignier will present a Christmas Musical, “The Gift Goes On,” at 6 p.m. Dec. 11 and Dec. 18 at 10 a.m.
The public is invited to attend.
Crafts For Kids senior project Dec. 10
Eunice High School seniors Kelsey Courville, Hollie Heinen, Katlyn Joubert and Elise Velez will have a Crafts For Kids as their senior projet on Dec. 10 at the Eunice Community Art House.
The cost is $15 per child with all proceeds to benefit Toys for Tots.
The project is designed for kids ages 5-8, and ages 9-12. Times are set for 1- 3 p.m. for ages 5-8, and 3:30 until 5:30 p.m. for ages 9-12.
RSVP, call 337-466-8767.
American Legion, VFW, DAV party set
The American Legion Eunice Post 129, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Disabled American Veterans will hold its annual Christmas Banquet for members and spouses at the VFW Hall (Hwy. 190 East) on Monday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m.
Information, details: call Bill Wimberly at 457-3371.
DeVillier posts holiday office hours
State Rep. Phillip DeVillier will close his district office from Dec. 26 to Jan. 3.
The office’s normal hours are 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Contact the office at 337-457-0194.
Eunice Food Bank Food Drive Tuesday
The 30th annual Eunice Food Bank Food Drive will be from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Eunice Food Bank located at 251 W. Park Avenue.
All non-perishable food items will be accepted, along with all canned goods, toiletries, staples, and monetary donations.
Volunteers are needed on the day of the drive. Plastic bags are also needed.
Information, details: call Mary Ann Guillory at 457-7541 or 305-0876.
Moody College of Business launches ‘Business and Breakfast’
The B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette has launched a “Business & Breakfast” program, which offers businesses the opportunity to recruit and interact directly with business students at the College.
The program, in turn, enables students to network with – and learn more about – the visiting company.
As the exclusive host for the morning, the visiting company provides breakfast for the students, while the College provides setup and all promotions. For businesses seeking to meet with specific types of students, targeted partnerships with student organizations and majors are available.
For more information about this opportunity or to register your company, email businessandbreakfast@louisiana.edu or visit https://moody.louisiana.edu/businessandbreakfast
Library host Christmas craft day Dec. 21
The Eunice Public Library will host a Christmas Make and Take a Craft day on Dec. 21 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. for children ages 2-10, while supplies last.
Saturday program 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.
Knights of Columbus sells white crosses
The Eunice Knights of Columbus Council 1745 is currently selling white crosses to be placed in yards.
The crosses are available from Bill Parrie at 251 N. 6th St., or at Bertrand’s Printing, or in front of St. Anthony Church after each morning Mass at 7 a.m., 9 a.m., and 11 a.m.
A $5 donation is requested.