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Free lunch for elderly at Southeast Center
Restoring God’s Glory Ministries is providing free lunches for the elderly, veterans and disabled from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Southeast Neighborhood Center, at 101 City Avenue in Eunice.
Delivery is available also.
For more information: call 337-230-6206.
Pastor of Restoring God’s Glory Ministries Kayla Givs stated the meals will continue until further notice.

Three O’Clock meals distribution continues
The Three O’Clock Project meal distributions will be given out at New Zion Baptist Church every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. until noon until May 28.
One box contains seven days of lunches and seven days of breakfast. The boxed meals includes frozen and healthy entrees. One gallon of milk, as well as fresh fruit, was given out to one box of food.
Any child, enrolled in school, 18-years and under, is eligible for a meal. Students did not have to be present with their parent or guardian for the pickup.

Players’ Theatre assesses season
The Eunice Players’ Theatre Board members continue to assess their ability to produce three shows in its 51st season, with guidance from government officials on when it is safe to begin rehearsals.
Season ticket holders will receive letters regarding the new roll out of shows, once a decision is made.
Members and the general public should check the Facebook page for updates, as well as posts delving back into the theatre’s archives.
Patience and understanding is greatly appreciated.

Eunice Players’ suspend season
Eunice Players’ Theatre is keenly aware of the world’s medical crisis and the need for sheltering in place and refraining from gathering in small and large groups.
While the first show of the 51st season was already underway with set building and cast rehearsals, all activity at EPT is now ceased, and the Board of Directors has made the decision to postpone the first show indefinitely.

VFW bingo, VA van trips canceled
The VFW bingo nights have been closed by order of the governor until the coronavirus issue has passed.
Also the Veterans Administration (VA) has cancelled all VA van trips to the VA facilities until further notice.
Veterans with appointments should contact their VA facility for further information about cancellation or rescheduling.

Vet organizations seek members
The three veterans organizations in Eunice are looking for new members. American Legion Post 129, VFW Post 8971 and the DAV chapter are welcoming new members.
For more information about joining, call Don Reber, commander of VFW Post 8971 at 337-580-5444; The American Legion Post 129 Commander David Crader at 337-580-4052; and Commander Kenneth Manuel at DAV at 337-305-1801.

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.

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.

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.