Help programs ongoing at First Baptist
Two programs are ongoing at the First Baptist Church of Eunice Fellowship Hall.
Grief Share meets on Sundays through May 30 from 4 to 6 p.m. with new material every week.
Single and Parenting meets on Wednesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. through May 19 also with new material each session.
Activities for children of all ages is available.
For more information, contact Kim Loewer at 337-580-3280 or First Baptist Church of Eunice 337-457-2361.
Free Family Fun event at First Baptist
There will be a free Family Fun Hallelujah Hop event from 10 a.m. until noon March 27 at First Baptist Church.
There will be a petting zoo, pony rides, food and drinks, carnival games, face painting, balloon animals, crafts and thousands of eggs. There will be door prizes.
Concealed carry class set March 27
The St Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office is hosting a one-day concealed carry permit class at 7:30 a.m. Saturday at 211 W. Park Ave., Eunice.
The course is $100 dollars and $80 for a spouse. The course includes fingerprints, notary or online help, application, classroom, range, and a hot Cajun meal. The course is taught by the certified police training staff of the sheriff’s office with over 70 years of police, military, and civilian training.
To reserve a seat call the training center at 337-948-7599. If the office is closed, leave a message. The staff will call back a week prior to confirm. All proceeds go to local charities and the course is 100% non-profit. In the past donations have been made to Shriners, eye and speech foundations, Dyslexia foundations, community health units, and youth charities, etc.
Call the sheriff’s training center at 337-948-7599 for more information.
VFW bingo Thursday & Sundays
The VFW Post 8971 will hold Bingo. The public is invited each Thursday and Sunday at 7 p.m. to play Bingo at the VFW Hall located on Hwy. 190 East. All proceeds from Bingo games goes back to the community.
There will be a New game offered.
The VFW Hall doors open at 4 p.m.
Clovis Crawfish books on sale
The City of Eunice is selling Clovis Crawfish books by Mary Alice Fontenot as a fundraiser for the city’s 125th anniversary.
Anyone wishing to buy a book is asked to call 337-457-7389, extension 1, or 337-305-3672.
VA van trips are available again
The Veterans Administration (VA) has started making van trips to the facilities, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Riders are asked to meet at the Eunice City Hall parking lot.
For more information, call 305-1801 or 396-6392.
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.
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.