Triad workshop set in Port Barre
A Triad workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Hall located at 417 Saizan Ave Port Barre.
Triad is an agreement between the National Sheriff’s Association, International Association of Chief’s of Police and the American Association of Retired Persons. It was implemented to protect our senior citizens through activities that inform them of the latest fraud and scam’s tactics.
In April of 1994 St. Landry Sheriff’s Office, AARP and 10 municipal Chiefs of Police in St. Landry Parish signed the first Triad agreement. St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office has spearheaded the Triad by sponsoring the crime prevention workshops.
A workshop is a day of information on fraud, identity theft, drugs awareness, personal safety, and other safety issues concerning our senior citizens. Workshops are held throughout the parish to reach all of our senior citizens. Groups average around 250 during the workshops and 400 to 500 at the Triad Christmas Party in December. After the workshops guests are treated to free lunch with all the trimmings donated by the sheriff. The workshop also includes door prizes from the sheriff, area merchants, and health care providers ranging from home decorations, personal items, to security equipment. The day is completed with games of bingo for more prizes. The grand prize is a check for $100 donated by St. Landry Crime Stoppers. The winner has to be 60 or older.
Jim Donelon Com. of Ins, Amanda Larkins with AG Office, and Doctor Eliza Tater will be the guest speakers.
Farmers Market at Community Gardens
Until further notice, the Eunice Farmers’ Market will be meeting at the Community Garden (behind the DMV). Weather permitting, the Farmers Market will meet each Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, call Sanford Wood at 337-457-0607.
LSUE Testing Center offers HiSET exam
The newly opened Testing Center on the LSU Eunice campus has expanded its offerings after being named a HiSET (GED) testing site.
The HiSET exam is a test used to measure high school equivalency skills. It is designed for out-of-school youth and adults without a high school diploma.
The LSUE Testing Center added HiSET and CLEP to its lineup of exams that it proctors. LSUE also offers Accuplacer, Peregrine, TEAS, and proctored exams for LSUE and non-LSUE college students.
The Center is open Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and is located on the first floor of the LSUE LeDoux Library.
For additional information contact the LSUE Testing Center at 337-457-6116 or visit lsue.edu/testing-center.
Creative Placemaking program
Semaine de la Francophonie Creative Placemaking returns to Washington, 5:30 p.m., Thursday at the Historic Washington Art Gallery for the purpose of project work, begun in 2018.
On Thursday, a one hour presentation reintroduces Creative Placemaking practices that are proven to result in community betterment and discusses how a francophone component can be incorporated. The evening concludes with an invite to a “high-level,” two-to-three-hour workshop, when trainers George Marks and Paula Ohlmeyer assist participants with setting up strategies for proposed arts/culture focused “Gardens” and/or “Baskets” projects. Day, time and location for that “high-level” workshop will be decided by those present on Thursday.
All interested persons are invited to attend and become part of the growth of this first Washington SFCP project.
The Semaine de la Francophonie Creative Placemaking Summit is a regional endeavor by which an understanding of Creative Placemaking is presented for the purpose of cultural economy development that honors Louisiana French identity. Resulting is an arts/culture centered project that partners with education, government, nonprofit and private businesses.
The SFCP Summit is an initiative of NUNU Arts and Culture Collective in Arnaudville, and works in partnership with the Saint Luc French Immersion and Cultural Campus, CODOFIL and the Lafayette International Center.
For more information, call 337-484-9190 or email nunucollective@gmail.com.
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 months of June the bands include:
June 15: Kenneth Benoit & The Gravel Road Band.
June 22: Wallace Trahan & Rice N Gravy.
June 29: Don Fontenot & Friends.
The Liberty performance admission is $5 at the door.
Hour of Prayer at New Zion Baptist Church
The New Zion Missionary Baptist Church invites the public to an Hour of Power Prayer every Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at the J.G. Frank, Senior Christian Life Center, located at 251 Nimitz in Eunice.
On the third Thursday of each month, senior citizens are invited to fellowship with a meal immediately following the prayer service.
Details, information, call: 337-212-8828.
Coushatta Casino entertainment set
The entertainment scheduled for Coushatta Casino Resort’s Mikko Live includes the following:
7 p.m. Thursday, June 13: Joe Harmon.
9 p.m. Friday, June 14: Satellite.
9 p.m. Saturday, June 15: Satellite.
7 p.m. Sunday, June 16: Gregg Martinez.
7 p.m. Thursday, June 20: Redline.
9 p.m. Friday, June 21: Casey Peveto.
12 a.m. Friday, June 21: Dustin Sonnier & The Wanted.
7 p.m. Thursday, June 27: Backyard Boys.
9 p.m. Friday, June 28: Bernie Alan.
12 a.m. Friday, June 28: Jamie Bergeron & The Kickin’ Cajuns.
9 p.m. Saturday, June 29: Hairicane.
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center plans summer camps
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve’s Prairie Acadian Cultural Center in Eunice is now accepting applications for week-long day camps Camp de Cuisine and Camp Bonjour. The center is located at 250 W. Park Ave.
For more information about the camps and the center, call 337-457-8499 or visitnps.gov/jela.
Camps are limited to 20 campers each on a first-come, first-served basis. Camper registration is not guaranteed until application and fee are received at the center; fee payment is by check or cash only (no credit cards). Campers must be the minimum or maximum age by the first day of their camp session.
Camp de Cuisine is for ages 9-12 and will be held Monday-Friday, July 15-19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. The supply and material fee is $60. Campers will take a journey of discovery through Louisiana foodways, sharing recipes and traditions and learning the path that food takes from farm to table. Field trips will visit local farmers and food places. Campers will learn to cook Cajun favorites and will present their own balanced meal using local ingredients on the last day of class.
Camp Bonjour is for ages 6-8 and will be held Monday-Friday, July 8-12, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. daily. The supply and material fee is $30. Campers will explore zydeco music, Cajun dancing, old-fashioned games, storytelling, the National Park Service, hands-on arts and crafts, and presentations on Cajun culture.
The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center is managed by the National Park Service as part of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. The center features exhibits interpreting the culture of the Acadians who settled the prairies of southwest Louisiana. Special programs every Saturday include Explore & Restore craft workshops for kids 10 a.m. to noon and Cajun Conversations to learn and practice conversational Cajun French 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday programs include music and dancing beginning at 2:45 p.m. and a cooking demonstration beginning at 4 p.m. The center is open 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The center is closed on all federal holidays, but open on Mardi Gras. Admission to the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center is free and all normally scheduled activities and demonstrations are free and open to the public.
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center hosts photo exhibit
The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center hosts the photographic work of Danny Izzo and Gary Meyers, featuring Louisiana birds and wildlife, now through July 31. Admission to the exhibit and to the center is free and open to the public.
The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve is located at 250 West Park Ave.. For more information, call 337-457-8499 or visit nps.gov/jela.
“This exhibit is a wonderful showcase of beautiful birds such as roseate spoonbills, egrets, kingfishers, herons, and even the bald eagle. In addition, dragonflies, alligators, and cottonmouth snakes that are featured. All of this wildlife can be seen at Lake Martin, in and around the Atchafalaya basin, and along Louisiana waterways, but these photographs give you up close details that you may not catch without the use of a camera,” said Park Guide Angelle Bellard.
Izzo was born in Troy, New York, and grew up in Peru, Illinois. He studied music and photography at Western Illinois University and in 1988 moved to Lafayette. In 2007, Izzo earned the degree of Certified Professional Photographer from the Professional Photographers of America. He teaches photography classes at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Potpourri continuing education division; his photographic favorites are Ansel Adams’ landscapes and the portrait work of Kenny Rogers.
Meyers has been an avid fisherman and sportsman since an early age, developing a love for nature and wildlife. His early days of film photography came to a halt when his camera took a dunk in the swamp and repairs were too costly, but when digital photography arrived he used his knowledge of wildlife behavior to capture remarkable moments. Meyers said, “Wildlife and nature photography is challenging but it’s very rewarding at be able to freeze a split second in time and even more rewarding to be able to share it with others.” Meyers’ work can be seen at facebook.com/imagehunter1naturephotography/ and flickr.com/photos/ImageHunter1
The center is open 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The center is closed on all federal holidays but open on Mardi Gras. Admission to the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center is free and all activities and demonstrations are free and open to the public.
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.
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.
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.