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Blood donors can help good causes
Blood donors from Dec. 18 to 31 can choose the March of Dimes or the American Cancer Society and United Blood Services will send a $3 donation to them.
All donors will receive a ‘Pay It Forward’ long-sleeve T-shirt, while supplies last and a free movie ticket and entered to win a two-night stay at Cypress Bayou Casino, including dinner at Mr. Lester’s.
To schedule an appointment to donate visit bloodhero.com or call 337-235-LIFE (5433).
in Eunice donations may be made:
Donors can donate at one of these convenient community blood drives:
— 1 to 6 p.m. Dec 19 at Tri Parish Bank; and
— 1 to 6 p.m. Dec 20 at Walmart Eunice.
For more information, call 877-UBS-HERO (877-827-4376).

Eunice Area Men’s Retreat planned
The Eunice Area Men’s Retreat is scheduled from Feb. 2 to Feb. 5 at Our Lady of Oaks Retreat House in Grand Coteau.
Form room reservations, call Don Mayeux at 337-457-9610 or 337-457-7624.

EHS senior project Toy Drive underway
Eunice High School seniors Cameron Fontenot and Taneisha Chavis are collecting toys for a Toy Drive through Dec. 20. All toys can be brought by Eunice High School.

Gift certificates for Eunice Players’
Need a Christmas gift idea? Give a gift certificate for a season ticket to the Eunice Players’ Theatre.
With your season ticket one can come to watch our three regular season shows, make a reservation to save your seat, vote for the Irving awards and attend the Irving Award ceremony.
Season tickets are $30 and can be purchased at David’s Hair at 204 South Second Street in Eunice. Information: call 546-0163.

EHS annual toy drive underway
Eunice High School teachers Kenya Alfred, LaRhonda Simpson and EHS senior Jason Miller are holding a toy drive.
Drop off new toys at Eunice High. Monetary donations are accepted as well.
Information, details: call 457-3011.

Free visit with Santa, donation canned good
There will be a visit-sitting with Santa with a donation of canned goods to be given to Eunice Food Bank at Bengal Outdoor, at 1446 Hwy. 190 West, Eunice on Dec. 20 from 4:30 until 6:30 p.m.
Pictures and hot chocolate will be available.
Information, details: 337-466-7350.

DeVillier posts holiday office hours
State Rep. Phillip DeVillier will close his district office from Dec. 26 to Jan. 3.
The office’s normal hours are 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Contact the office at 337-457-0194.

Moody College of Business
launches ‘Business and Breakfast’
The B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette has launched a “Business & Breakfast” program, which offers businesses the opportunity to recruit and interact directly with business students at the College.
The program, in turn, enables students to network with – and learn more about – the visiting company.
As the exclusive host for the morning, the visiting company provides breakfast for the students, while the College provides setup and all promotions. For businesses seeking to meet with specific types of students, targeted partnerships with student organizations and majors are available.
For more information about this opportunity or to register your company, email businessandbreakfast@louisiana.edu or visit https://moody.louisiana.edu/businessandbreakfast

Library to host Christmas craft day
The Eunice Public Library will hold a Christmas Make and Take a Craft day on Dec. 21 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. for children ages 2-10, while supplies last.

EPT membership meeting set Dec. 22
The Eunice Players’ Theatre will hold their annual membership meeting on Dec. 22, at 7 p.m. at the theater located on South Second Street.
All season ticket holders are invited and encouraged to attend. A discussion of the 2017 season and annual Irving Awards ceremony will be on the agenda.

Christmas musical at New Zion Dec. 23
The public is invited to a Christmas Musical “The Great Joy of Christmas” on Friday, Dec. 23 at 6 p.m. at the New Zion Baptist Church in Eunice, presented by their church choir.
The church is located at 251 Nimitz St. The pastor of the church is Rev. Allen W. Ben.

EHS Alumni election meeting se Feb. 1
Eunice High Alumni Association will hold its Election Of Officers on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 at 6 p.m. in the EHS library.
All lifetime members are welcomed and encouraged to attend and vote.
Information: Tara Fruge’ LeBlanc 337-305-0615.

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.