Pre-kindergarten registration dates set
All Eunice public schools will be have pre-kindergarten signup now 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.
OLLI French Table Friday topics
The LSUE OLLI French Table discussion group meets every Friday in the LSUE Continuing Education building, Room 117, at 9 a.m.
There will be no April 14 meeting.
The next meeting will be set for April 21.
WC Read Fire BBQ sale set April 23
The WC Read Fire department will have a BBQ fundraiser pork dinners on sale Sunday, April 23 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Pick up at fire station. Dinners are $8 each.
Information, details: call 580-2491.
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.
Easter musical at FBC Chataignier
The First Baptist Church of Chataignier will perform its Easter Musical “Then Came The Morning,” at 10 a.m. April 16.
The public is invited.
Bulb meeting set for Monday
The Eunice Bulb and Blossom Garden Club will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at the residence of Dean Deshotel.
All members are asked to bring their favorite gardening tool or wear their favorite gardening outfit.
Membership is welcomed to anyone interested.
Information: 337-603-9528
EHS annual tennis tourney set May 5-7
The third annual Eunice High tennis tournament is set for May 5 - May 7.
Matches will be played at Eunice Fairgrounds and LSUE courts. Entry fee is $60 doubles team, must be 18 years or older. Ladies doubles, mens doubles and mixed doubles will be offered.
Entry and registration forms are available at Eunice High, by contacting Jacques Joubert, 457-3011 or email jjmj.joubert@gmail.com, or visit Facebook event page EHS 3rd Annual Tennis Tournament.
Deadline is April 28.
Miss Eunice Pageant set for May 13
Junior Auxiliary of Eunice will present the 71st annual Miss Eunice/Miss Teen Eunice Pageant, at 6 p.m. May 13 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.
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.
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.