French Table discussion set Friday
The LSUE OLLI will have a French Table at 9 a.m. Friday in the Community Education Building, Room 117 at LSUE.
The topic of discussion will be celebrate Mardi Gras by wearing or showing costumes. And also a discussion of how Mardi Gras was celebrated years ago.
Bring a friend, have a cup of coffee, listen and speak French in a relaxed atmosphere. Admission is free.
Information, details: call Ching Wasmuth at 457 4645.
Entertainment at Coushatta Casino
Paula All, Entertainment Coordinator at Coushatta Casino Resort, releases entertainment line up for Feb. and March:
Sunday: Jamie Bergeron & The Kickin’ Cajuns
Monday: Leroy Thomas & The Zydeco Roadrunner
Tuesday,: Bernie Alan
Thursday, March 2: Johnnie Allan & Louisiana Express
Friday, March 3: Flamethrowers
Saturday, March 4: Flamethrowers
Thursday, March 9: Gregg Martinez & The Delta Kings
Friday, March 10: Safira
Saturday, March 11: Safira
Sunday, March 12: Joe Harmon & The Harmonics
Thursday, March 16: Richard LeBeouf & Two-Step
Thursday, March 23: Alfred Doucet Band
Friday, March 24: Troy Laz Band
Saturday, March 25: Troy Laz Band
Thursday, March 30: Joe Harmon & The Harmonics
Friday, March 31: TriggerProof
COG host Medicare Outpatient March 8
St. Landry Council on Aging will have speakers on Moon (Medicare Outpatient observation notice) with speakers Judy Doyle, Alice Lewis and Cathy LaCaze on March 8 in Eunice at the Northwest Community Center at 9 a.m.
Judy Doyle will make presentation in Eunice. Alice Lewis will be at the Opelousas Senior Center in Opelousas on Friday, March 9 at 9 a.m. and Krotz Springs on March 13 and Port Barre on March 15.
Information, details: call 942-1938.
This information is for all Medicare recipients.
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. Laure Ave., Eunice.
The seats will be installed by a nationally certified technicians.
Lenten Day of Reflection set March 4
There will be a Lenten Day of Reflection retreat at the St. Pius Elementary School in the Monsignor Richard Mouton auditorium in Lafayette on March 4 from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
Speakers will be Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel, Drs. Sarah Brabant, and Pat Low.
Cost is $25 in advance or $30 at the door, with a light breakfast and lunch provided.
Registration forms can be located at www.AcadianaTheresians.com, or mail checks to: Live Oak District Theresians, 110 Wicklowe, Lafayette, LA 70503.
St. Thomas More KC chili supper sale
The St. Thomas More K.C. will have a chili supper fundraiser on March 11 from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at the St. Thomas More social hall.
Tickets are $5 each.
Take out will be done (bring your own pots or bowls) or dine in.
Mardi Gras Masks Murder Mystery set
On March 4 a Governor’s Mardi Gras Ball in Louisiana turns into a a mystery as Opelousas Little Theatre presents “Mardi Gras Masks Murder Mystery Dinner” at the Delta Grand Theatre located at 120 South Market St. in Opelousas.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with dinner and theatre beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $25 at can be purchased at Sebastian Dupre’ Fine Jewelry in Opelousas, 337-948-4367 and can also be charged and waiting for you at the doors.
Seating is limited. Tickets purchased at the door will be $35 each.
Proceeds from the event go towards supporting local art programs and projects. Information: contact Dana Reed, 337-351-2591.
EHS The Color Run senior project set
Eunice High School seniors Destiny Edwards, Georrein Dupre, Kadryn Lawyer and Alex Antoine will have a Color 4K Run/Walk on Saturday, March 11 beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the EHS Bobcat practice field.
Entry fee is $8 with all proceeds going to La. Hospice & Palliative Care. Water will be provided.
Tickets on sale until March 10.
Information, details call: Destiny at 337-550-9552.
Usher’s Appreciation set March 11
The Greater True Light Baptist Church in Eunice will have its 10th annual Usher’s Appreciation Fellowship program and Usher’s mini-workshop on March 11 with a program starting at 10 a.m.
Invitation goes out to all ushers from surrounding area churches to fellowship. Guest speakers will be Lillian Parker and Catherine Soulaire, officer of Port Arthur Texas City wide union usher.
There will also be an Usher’s Appreciation day and march on Sunday, March 12 during the 8:30 a.m. service.
KPC Ladies Aux. Fish fry set March 1
The KPC Ladies Auxiliary Court 92 of St. Mathilda Catholic Church will have its Fish Fry sale on March 1 at Bishop Ceaser Center.
Pickup is from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. A donation of $8 will be accepted.
Information: call 337-305-0876, or 546-6384 or St. Mathilda rectory at 457-3286.
Eunice Players’ season tickets now available
The Eunice Players’ Theatre is now selling season tickets for the 2017 season.
A season ticket is $30 and allows the holder to see all three shows for the price of two. Season ticket holders are also given the privilege of making a reservation for a seat for a given night and given voting privileges for the Irving Awards as well as a ticket to attend the awards event.
Patrons may have one’s name or business name on the back of the show programs and will receive four tickets for $100. An Angel will receive 6 tickets for $150 and will also have his or her name or business name on the back of every program.
Season tickets are available from any board member or at David’s Hair Ltd. on Second Street in Eunice.
Annual COA Mardi Gras Dance set Feb. 27
The St. Landry Council on Aging will have its annual Mardi Gras celebration Monday at the Northwest Community Center from 1 to 3 p.m. with live music from Big J. and the Zydeco Dog Pound.
Admission fee is $2 per person over 60. Anyone under 60 is required to pay $6.
There will be contest with judges on hand for The Best Dancing Male and Female, the Most Traditional Costume, and King and Queen.
Gumbo will be sold at $5 per bowl and refreshments will be served.