Pre-kindergarten registration dates set
All Eunice public schools will be have pre-kindergarten signup from Monday through May 18 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m.
Children must be 4 years old by Sept. 30 in order to qualify for the pre-K program.
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.
Spring barbecue dinners set April 9
Preparations are now being made for the annual Spring Dinner Sale at St. Mathilda Catholic Church on April 9 in the Bishop Caesar Hall from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
There will be Chicken and Pork Barbecue dinners for $9 each.
Tickets may be purchased by calling the church rectory at 457-3286.
First Baptist Easter Musical set April 9
The First Baptist Church of Eunice choir will perform its Easter Musical “Amazing Love-How Can It Be” April 9. There will be a performance on Sunday morning at 10:15 a.m. and also Sunday at 7 p.m.
The public is invited and admission is free.
Easter Musical at FBC Chataignier set for April 16
The First Baptist Church of Chataignier will perform its Easter Musical “Then Came The Morning,” on April 16 at 10 a.m.
The public is invited.
Symphony Orchestra concert April 9
The Eunice Symphony Orchestra will present its spring concert, “Suite Music of the Night,”, on April 9 at the Liberty Theater. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and the program will start at 6 p.m.
Tickets are $5 with children under 6 Free admission.
Information, details, advance tickets, call 580-2493.
Miss Eunice Pageant set for May 13
Junior Auxiliary of Eunice will present the 71st annual Miss Eunice/Miss Teen Eunice Pageant, May 13 at 6 p.m. at Eunice High School.
Registration for the pageant is $50 and due by April 13. Packets can be picked up and returned to Gossip, Tattletales, and Vogue la Vie.
Miss Teen Eunice age group is 13-15; Miss Eunice is 16-19 years of age.
Applicants must be a resident of Eunice.
Information, details: contact Jamie Smith at 337-466-5262 or Rachel Smith at 337-305-0586.
New Zion memorial service set April 9
The New Zion Baptist Church will conduct its annual Memorial service on April 9 at 7:30 a.m.
The public is invited to attend. During the service deceased loved ones will be remembered through prayer, praise and reflection.
The pastor of the church is Allen Ben.
Kindergarten registration dates set
Registration at Highland Elementary for 2017-2018 kindergarten students will be April 25 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the school’s cafeteria.
Parents need to bring your child’s original birth certificate, updated shot record, and proof of residence (example: current utility bill showing name and address). If these documents are not presented, the student cannot be registered at this time, no exceptions; however, an alternate date will be scheduled, to be announced, for late registration.
Check with the local health unit for updated shot record and birth certificate information.
Kindergarten registration dates will be from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the schools listed below for Kindergarten Only:
— Highland Elementary- April 25
— Eunice Elementary- April 26
— East Elementary- April 27
— Glendale Elementary- April 28.
ABC women’s retreat set April 21-22
Acadian Baptist Center near Richard will host its annual women’s retreat April 21 and April 22.
The retreat will be led by Kathy Nelson, author, speaker, and bible teacher at Speak It Ministries.
During the retreat women will learn how to find contentment by experiencing God’s presence in their lives.
Katy James of Ridgeland, Mississippi will lead ladies in worship. In addition, break-out sessions covering topics of interest to women will be offered.
Reservations can be made online at abccamp.com
St. Jude Trail Ride set for April 22
The 14th annual St. Jude Trail Ride will be held Saturday, April 22 in Washington, 3375 Faubourg Road, beginning at 8:30 a.m.
There is a $15 fee for the ride which includes lunch. The will be a St. Jude auction at lunch time.
Information, details: call Shae at 337-351-5634 or Alvin at 337-831-5474.
Saturday program at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center
Saturday programs at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center, 250 W. Park Ave., Eunice, are the Explore & Restore craft workshop for kids, from 10 a.m. to noon; Cajun Conversations meets 1 to 2:30 p.m. to learn and practice conversational Cajun French; Music and dancing kicks off at 2:45 p.m. and ends with the cooking demonstration and sampling at 4 p.m. Admission to the center and programs is free.
For more information, call 337-457-8499.
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.