Poboy Fundraiser Thursday at Oliva Dodd’s
Tickets for a Poboy fundraiser sale for Oliva Dodd’s dancers to attend a dance convention in Chicago this summer is set from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Thursday.
A donation of $8 will be accepted and includes a sausage poboy, sausage from LeJeune’s, chips and a side of Jack Miller’s barbecue sauce. Pickup is at Oliva Dodd’s Studio on East Laurel.
Delivery is available to businesses who order five or more; otherwise pickup is at the studio.
New Life Pregnancy Care Center event set May 2
The New Life Pregnancy Care Center in Mamou will have a free Open House for the public at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 2. The center is located at 1415 7th St., Mamou, across from the emergency entrance of Savoy Medical in Mamou.
There will be a free public tour of the facility and a dinner honoring area doctors and other medical personnel. The event is hosted by New Life Pregnancy Care Board of Directors, the Baptist Nursing Fellowship, and the Acadia Association of Women’s Missions and Ministry.
The New Life Pregnancy Care offers free pregnancy tests, ultra sounds, an earn and learn program counseling. Dr. Kayla Fontenot and nurse practitioner Tommy Newman are a part of the care center.
For more details and information, call: Rev. Travis Turner at 337-277-4501.
Rotary seeks nominations for Administrative Professional
The Eunice Rotary Club is seeking nominations for the 2019 Eunice Administrative Professional of the Year. The winner will receive a free trip to Branson, Missouri; courtesy of KEUN Radio, $500 spending money from the Rotary Club, a plaque and a flower arrangement.
The event will be held May 1.
Nomination letters can be mailed to Pucheu Law Office at P.O. Box 1109, Eunice, LA 70535, Attn: Admin Asst Day.
The deadline for nomination is April 26.
The Rotary’s Club 33rd annual luncheon will be held at noon May 1 at St. Thomas More Social Hall.
Tickets are $15 each and call 337-457-1776 to purchase a ticket. Tickets need to be purchased by April 29.
Life Share’s blood drives set in April
Life Share’s blood drives scheduled for April:
From 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 16: Evangeline Parish Courthouse in Ville Platte.
From 2 until 4 p.m., Tuesday, April 16: Walmart in Ville Platte.
From 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 23: Advance America, in Eunice.
From 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 23: Walmart in Eunice.
From 9 a.m. until noon, Monday, April 29: Anytime Fitness in Ville Platte.
From 1 p.m. until 4 p.m., Monday, April 29: Coburn’s Supply in Eunice.
Cassidy announces constituent assistance events
BATON ROUGE—Staff for U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), will hold two constituent assistance events in Acadiana on April 16.
Members of Dr. Cassidy’s staff will be available to meet with Louisiana residents seeking help with federal agencies, including obtaining Social Security, Medicare and veterans’ benefits.
— 11 a.m. to noon April 16, Office of Parish President “Bill” Fontenot Parish Courthouse, 118 S. Court St., Opelousas.
Bulb Club meeting set for May 7
The Eunice Bulb and Blossom Garden Club will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 at the home of Dean Deshotel.
Make note of the change in date for this meeting. All future meetings will be the first Tuesday of each month.
New Officers will be sworn in. Members are asked to attend, and membership is welcomed to anyone interested.
Information, call: 580-1213.
Coupons for seniors at Farmers’ Market
Beginning in May, senior citizens will be able to use coupons from the Louisiana Department of Agriculture to purchase fresh produce and honey from the Eunice Farmers’ Market.
To get the free coupons, seniors must file an application with the St. Landry Parish Council on Aging. You may obtain one of these applications by calling. Sanford Wood at 337-457-0607.
Vendors who wish to be certified to participate in the program should also call Sanford Wood.
LSU Eunice Book Sale set for April 22
When doing Spring cleaning this spring, remember to bring in old books, magazines, etc. to the LSU Eunice Library for its book sale set for the week of April 22.
Coushatta Casino entertainment set
The entertainment scheduled for Coushatta Casino Resort’s Mikko Live includes the following:
7 p.m. Thursday, April 18: Leroy Thomas & The Zydeco Road runners.
9 p.m. Friday, April 19: Sugar Shaker.
9 p.m. Saturday, April 20: Sugar Shaker.
7 p.m. Thursday, April 25: Louisiana Express.
9 p.m. Friday, April 26: The Fuse.
9 p.m. Saturday, April 27: The Fuse.
St. Luke Baptist to celebrate anniversary
St. Luke Baptist Church of Vidrine will celebrate its ninth year Pastor and wife, the Rev. and sister Lloyd Antoine, anniversary at 1 p.m. April 28. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Jermaine Tezeno of Greater True Light Baptist Church in Eunice.
The public is invited.
For information, call: 337-363-2549 or 331-2370.
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 April the bands include:
April 20: Mike Meche & Cajun Stompers.
The Liberty performance admission is $5 at the door.
Joseph Celestine/Rosenwald reunion
The Joseph Celestine/Rosenwald School committee will be extending an invitation to its 11th biennial reunion. The reunion is open to those who have attended Joseph Celestine High School or Rosenwald School.
The reunion activities will be held at the Celestine Community Center in Mamou on July 26-28.
For fees, details, activities, information, call: Carlton Slaughter at 337-363-2549 or 331-2370 or Lelia Adams at 337-363-4938 or 459-9108.
Free hearing aids, amplified phones
Free amplified telephones and hearing aids are available to Louisiana residents. The program is funded by a state agency, Louisiana Commission for the Deaf.
Call Stacy at Affiliated Blind of Louisiana for more information on how to qualify at 337-234-6492.
Lafayette Ballet Theatre presents ‘Excerpts from The Sleeping Beauty’
LAFAYETTE— Lafayette Ballet Theatre’s presents Excerpts from the timeless tale “The Sleeping Beauty”.
Three performances are scheduled in the Acadiana Center for the Arts, Moncus Theater: 7 p.m. May 4; and 2 and 5 p.m. May 5.
Lafayette Ballet Theatre, with dancers from its official school Dance Conservatory, will present famous variations from all three acts of the ballet, The Sleeping Beauty”. Featuring the celebrated music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, the performance will be one hour in length.
Tickets are available at the AcA Box Office, Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 337-233.7060, and online at: acadianacenterforthearts.org/ticketing/
All tickets are $25. Additional box office fees apply.
For tickets and more information on “Excerpts from The Sleeping Beauty,” contact the Acadiana Center for the Arts box office or visit LafayetteBalletTheatre.org.
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.