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Acadia Parish sheriff plans coffee session
Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson is inviting everyone to Coffee with the Sheriff at 8 a.m. Saturday at C’est Bon Restaurant in Mermentau.
Gibson will give an update on the office’s progress. He will have a question and answer session during the event for residents.

Bulb & Blossom membership tea set
New members wanted at the Bulb & Blossom annual membership tea to be held at 6 p.m. Monday at the residence of Connie Thibodeaux.
All members are asked to bring a potential new member and membership is welcomed to anyone interested.
The Garden Club is involved in beautification and litter abatement within the city. Refreshments will be served.
For more information call Fran at 337-603-9528.

COA annual Mardi Gras dance set
The St. Landry Council on Aging, Inc. will have its annual Mardi Gras dance from 1 to 3:30 p.m. March 4 at the Northwest Center in Eunice.
Music will be provided by Big J & the Zydeco Dog Pound,
Admission is $2 for age 60 and over. Anyone under 60 admission is $5.
There will be judging for Mardi Gras King & queen, the most traditional costume and the best male and female dancer.

Black History program at GGLBC
The Greater Golden Light Baptist Church will host a Black History program at 9 a.m. Saturday Elected officials will be honored during the program. Pastor of the church is Rev. Gregory Fontenot.
For information: call 337- 305-1265.

Women With Heart Luncheon set
OPELOUSAS — The St. Landry-Evangeline United Way’s Women United Women With Heart Luncheon and Awards event is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Opelousas Civic Center. Tickets at $25.
Two women leaders in St. Landry and Evangeline parishes who have distinguished themselves as caring, compassionate philanthropists and community volunteers will be recognized.
A “Power of the Purse” purse auction will also be a highlight of the event.
Proceeds from the event will support the Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL).
Tickets can be purchased on line at uwsle.org and click “events,” or by calling the United Way office at 337-942-7815. For more information, contact Susan Fisher at sfisher@uwsle.org

FAFSA workshop at EHS on March 13
Eunice High School will have a FAFSA workshop for parents from 8:30 a.m. until noon on March 13.
Parents are asked to bring 2017 tax forms if you would like to complete your FAFSA at school.
Information, questions, call Mary Bergeron at 457-5160.

Coushatta Casino entertainment set
The entertainment scheduled for Coushatta Casino Resort’s Mikko Live includes the following:
7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7: Alfred Doucet Band.
9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8: The After Party.
9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9: The After Party.
7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14: Joe Harmon & The Harmonics.
9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15: The Fuse.
9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16: The Fuse.
7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21: Tommy G & Stormy Weather.
9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22: Mojeaux.
7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28: Leroy Thomas & the Zydeco Roadrunners.

Eunice Mardi Gras band lineup
The City of Eunice released its Mardi Gras Festival bands lineup.
All live entertainment will be held at the stage located at Walnut and South 2nd streets.
Bands will include:
March 1: 7 p.m. LaRecolte.
10 p.m. Wayne Toups.
March 2:
noon T-Monde.
4 p.m. Fred Charlie & Acadiana Cajuns.
6 p.m. at the Liberty Center, Ryan Simon & Acadien and featuring the Basile Mardi Gras Association.
7 p.m. Kevin Naquin & the Ossun Playboys.
9 p.m. Jamie Bergeron & the Kickin Cajuns.
March 3:
10 a.m. Ryan Simon & Acadien.
12:30 p.m. Kegan Navarre & Louisiana Traditions.
4 p.m. Horace Trahan & Ossun Express.
March 4:
1- 3:30 p.m. COA annual Mardi Gras dance at Northwest Center.
7 p.m. Bubba Hebert & the New Morse Playboys.
9 p.m. Travis Matte & the Kingpins.
March 5:
9:30 a.m. Wallace Trahan & Rice N Gravy.
11 a.m. Ronnie Matthews & Throw Down.
1:30 p.m. Paul Daigle & Cajun Gold.
4 p.m. Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys.

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 February the bands include:
Feb. 9: LaRecolte.
Feb. 16: Wallace Trahan & Rice N Gravy.
Feb. 23: Kenneth Benoit & The Gravel Road Band.
The Liberty performance admission is $5 at the door.

Clovis Crawfish books on sale
The City of Eunice is selling Clovis Crawfish books by Mary Alice Fontenot as a fundraiser connected to the city’s 125th anniversary.
Anyone wishing to purchase these books, can call 457-7389 or 305-3672.

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.

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.

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.