Court 208 Rosary during October
Throughout the month of October, Court Eunice 208 Catholic Daughters of the Americas, will be leading a rosary each day at 5:30 p.m. in the rosary garden at St. Anthony Church.
Everyone is invited to come and pray.
Court 208 monthly meeting set Monday
Court Eunice 208 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas will hold its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Monday at the St. Thomas More Church Education Building. Members are asked to enter from Sittig Road, north entrance.
All members are encouraged to be there. New Membership is open.
For more information call Vice Regent Angela Huckaby at 457-7130.
Annual Public Prayer Rally set Oct. 12
Court Eunice 208 Catholic Daughters of the Americas announces the annual Public Prayer Rally for our country.
America needs Fatima prayer rally will take place on Saturday, Oct. 12 in front of the rectory at Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and this event will be held regardless of weather.
Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. The rosary will begin at noon, on this day, in every United States time zone, to honor Our Blessed Mother and ask for her protection and intercessory prayers for America.
Those attending should wear their CDA, LAS badges or shirts of recognition, Example: LSUE Catholic, KC’s, Knights of Peter Clavier, etc., as photos will be taken.
Information, contact Angela Huckaby at 457-7130. The event is free and open to the public.
Museum open for Germanfest
ROBERTS COVE - The German Heritage Museum here is celebrating the 25th Annual Germanfest Saturday and Sunday with a tribute to all the original German settlers in Roberts Cove.
The museum will be displaying a portrait gallery honoring the men and women who left their homeland and brought their families to America with the hope of prosperity.
There will be a kitchen model with items from several eras in the history of Roberts Cove.
On display also will be quilts from the Stamm family and several made by Louise Landry, all displayed on the Zaunbrecher quilting rack for the two-day festival.
The museum will also display both a World War I and World War II uniform and the dresses the brides wore when they married.
The World War I uniform of Henry Jacob Jabush who, in 1918, married Gertrude Wirtz, and the wedding dress she wore will be highlighted. The Jabusch family has loaned both items to the museum.
Also on display will be the World War II jacket of Capt. John Ohlenforst and the wedding dress of his wife, who married in 1946.
In addition, several more historical items will be included.
The Museum also will display the 1922 Ford Model A belonging to the Leonards family. The car was purchased by Joseph Leonards or his son Leo Leonards in 1922. For many years it sat in the Leonards barn.
Leo’s son Ferdie restored the auto and Ferdie’s nephew, Michael, has allowed the car to be displayed for the festival.
Festival-goers are urged to visit the museum to see and enjoy more of the rich history of the area during the 2019 Germanfest.
Circus coming to Eunice
The Circus Saurus will feature artists from around the world at performances scheduled at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Monday next to Community Center in Eunice.
You will be transported to a whimsical world where mystical creatures will come to life right before your eyes. New heights of imagination will be reached as the elusive unicorn prances through the center ring to delight children of all ages. Dinosaurs will once again shake the ground we walk on as we travel back millions of years and have your heart captivated by our majestic asian elephants!
You will also be amazed by daredevils on the Wheel of Destiny, tumbling acrobats, high speed jugglers, hilarious clowns and aerial artists who will soar to new heights at the apex of the Big Top!
Carson & Barnes Circus invites the Eunice community to join them as they bathe their elephants at 3 p.m. before the performances. It takes about 500 gallons of water and a gallon of special soap just to give one elephant their daily bath.
For more information and tickets visit bigtopshow.com or call 58-743-7292.
Highland ‘Proud to Be A Bobcat’ yard sign fundraiser set
Highland Elementary is currently having a school-wide fundraiser “Proud to Be a Bobcat” Yard signs.
The cost is $15 per sign, and to purchase, contact any Highland Elementary faculty or student or come by the school.
United-Way Boogie Ball set Oct. 19
The St. Landry-Evangeline United Way will hold a Boogie Ball and Silent Auction at The Delta Grand in Opelousas from 7 to 11 p.m. Oct. 19.
To register, questions, details, call Ginger LeCompte, 337-942-7815, or glecompte@uwsle.org
Roberts Cove Germanfest Saturday
The annual Roberts Cove Germanfest is set for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 5-6 at St. Leo IV Church grounds in Roberts Cove, from 9:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Saturday, and again Sunday from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Admission is $8 for 13 and older, which covers all activities, except food, drinks and souvenirs.
Free Parking. Information: call 337-334-8354.
Mt. Olive Cemetery volunteers needed
Families of the Mount Olive Cemetery, located at 1199 E. Ardoin (on Old Crowley Road), are in dire need of volunteers for lawn maintenance, grass mowing, and up keep of the cemetery. It is a public cemetery, established many years ago.
Family members of families buried at this cemetery are asked to help in the upkeep.
Interested people should contact Tank Minor at 337-466-5035, Ron Whaley at 337-550-9628, or Gerald Melancon at 337-896-3231.
St. Louis Cemetery asking for donations
The St. Louis Cemetery, located at the corner of St. Louis Road and Sittig in Eunice is seeking donations for the upkeep and maintenance of the cemetery. The cemetery strictly operates by donations and volunteers. The cemetery is not a private one.
Families who wish to donate are asked to send to Keith Lavergne, cemetery manager, at St. Louis Cemetery, P.O. Box 325, Eunice, LA 70535.
For details, questions, call: 337-305-0328 or 337-580-0340. Email address is: stlouiscemetery@gmail.com
Farmers Market at DMV parking lot
The Eunice Farmers’ Market is held in the DMV parking lot, and normally is open from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturdays.
However, on the third Saturday of each month the market is joined by outside vendors and the market remains open until 3 p.m. The market always has fresh produce, honey, and canned goods. On third Saturdays there are also baked goods and arts and crafts.
For more information, call Sanford Wood at 337-457-0607.
Additional vendors are always welcome.
St. Joan of Arc Bazaar set Oct. 26
St. Joan of Arc in Oberlin will have its 31st annual Bazaar from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 and 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27.
Admission is free and events are family-friendly.
There will be bingo, jambalaya, and other food items for the entire weekend. Kids can enjoy a Kids Zone, Fun Jump, face painting and games.
There will also be live music, Sweet Shop, and silent and live auction.
Information, call: 639-4399.
Discounts, deals at state parks
BATON ROUGE — Louisiana State Parks will be offering additional discounts on overnight facilities at the 21 parks located through Louisiana. Following the Military and Badge discounts for active/retired military and first responders, two discounts will be offered seasonally with third discount offered year-round.
62PLUS – 50% off campsite stays year-round for customers age 62 and over.
SNEAUX – Customers age 62 and over are eligible to book four consecutive campsite nights and receive the next three nights free; valid annually Oct. 1 – Jan, 31.
GETOUTSIDE – 15% discount on overnight stays in cabins Mondays – Thursdays only; valid annually Sept. 1 – Jan. 31.
The discounts are valid using the Louisiana State Parks online reservations system at ReserveLaStateParks.com. These discounts cannot be used with other discounts. Identification for the 62PLUS and SNEAUX discounts will be required at check-in.
For more information about Louisiana State Parks visit LaStateParks.com,
LSUE Testing Center offers HiSET exam
The 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.
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.
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.
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.