School Board to honor veterans
The St. Landry Parish School Board in partnership with the LHC Group will recognize its present and former employees who who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
This recognition will be in conjunction with the Nov. 2 School Board meeting, which is will be held at 4 p.m. at the Opelousas Civic Center.
The program will include presentation of the colors; national anthem followed by pledge of allegiance; parade of veterans; and presentation of a veteran lapel pin and certificates of recognition.
All veteran employees are asked to complete the registration form provided on the School Board website: slp.k12.la.us.
The is to be returned via e-mail to pmg7660@slp.k12.la.us or brought to the School Board Resource Center to the attention of: Pat Mason-Guillory, coordinator.
The deadline was Thursday, but the website form is still available.
Concealed handgun classes offered
Non-profit classes for a concealed handgun permit are scheduled Nov. 11 and Dec. 9 at the Masonic Lodge, 211 W. Park Ave., Eunice, according to an announcement from Maj. Eddie Thibodeaux of the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
The courses include all the requirements needed for application to the state for a carrying a concealed handgun, but does not include the state fee. The course cost $100 and a spouse may attend for another $80.
Classes start at 7:30 p.m. and includes classroom instruction, applications, notary, fingerprints, firing range, a hot lunch, refreshments all day, and a certificate of completion as required by the state.
The course is taught by certified police instructors.
Participants should bring a photo identification, cash or check, handgun and a box of ammunition.
For more information or to register, contact the St. Landry Parish Sheriff Training Center at 337-948-7599.
All proceeds are donated to charity.
Cancer benefit for Fuselier set Nov. 4
There will be a Cancer Benefit for Gloria Jeansonne Fuselier to help with medical expenses, as she continues to fight stage 4 lung cancer.
The benefit will be held from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Nov. 4 at Chateau De Memories, located on 175 Janet Road, Eunice.
There will be live bands, Steve Miller & Cajun Band, from 9 until 11 a.m.; Joy & The Bayou Decannes Band from noon until 2 p.m.; and Kevin Gillick from 3 until 5 p.m.
There will be plate lunches, cold drinks, home baked goods, games and activities, a silent auction and a raffle.
For more information or tickets, call: Charlena at 337-305-9017, or Darlen at 337-603-5677.
Iota High mattress fundraiser set Nov. 12
The first annual Iota High School Mattress fundraiser will be held from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12 at the Iota High School gymnasium.
Every purchase will benefit Iota High School band.
All size will be available, name brands offered, layaway and delivery available. Accepting cash, check and credit card.
LSUE French Table meet Fridays
The LSUE French Table will be from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. on Fridays at LSUE Continuing Ed Building, Room 117, next to baseball field.
On Nov. 3, a discussion of “ways of showing dislike for something or someone”.
On Nov. 10, a discussion of early toys for children.
The event is free, and welcomed to all. Coffee will be served.
Annual EHS Bobcat Blast set for Dec. 31
The annual Eunice High Bobcat Blast will be held Dec. 31 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Northwest Community Ceenter.
Donations of $125 will get you a ticket which will admit 2 adults. All proceeds form the blast will go to EHS Athletic Association.
There will be a steak supper served at 7 p.m. and a dance from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m.
There will be cash prizes awarded.
For details, tickets call, Eunice High School, or Tara Fruge LeBlanc at 337-305-0615.
Coushatta Casino entertainment set
The entertainment scheduled for Coushatta Casino Resort’s Mikko Live includes the following.
7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2: Johnnie Allan & Louisiana Express.
9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3: TriggerProof.
9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4: TriggerProof.
7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9: Alfred Doucet Band.
9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10: Velcro Pygmies/DJ Tyski.
9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11: Velcro Pygmies/DJ Tyski.
3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12: Colby Latiolais & Ambush.
9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16: Gregg Martinez & The Delta Kings.
9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 17: Troy Laz Band.
9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18: Troy Laz Band.
Farmers’ Market open Saturdays
The Eunice Farmers’ Market is meeting on South 2nd Street from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays.
For more information, call Sanford Wood at 337-457-0607.
Rendez-Vous De Cajuns at Liberty
The Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler Au Rendez-Vous De Cajuns is scheduled at the Liberty every from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday with live entertainment.
The Liberty opens at 4 p.m. the show begins at 6 p.m.
For the month of November the bands will include:
Nov. 4: La Recolte
Nov. 11: Fundraiser for Coz Fontenot featuring The Savoy Family & Steve Riley
Nov. 18: Jackie Callier, Ivy Dugas, & The Cajun Cousins
Nov. 25: 3 Cajuns & Leroy.
The Liberty performance admission is $5 at the door.
Veterans Day celebration set Nov. 11
The Veterans Day celebration will be held Nov. 11 at the VFW Post 8971 on Hwy. 190, Eunice.
Families of Veterans are invited to attend the ceremony at 11 a.m. There will be an introduction of Veterans and a Flag Retiring ceremony.
Lunch will be provided by sponsors of the American Legion, DAV and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8971.
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. Laurel Ave., Eunice.
The seats will be installed by a nationally certified technicians.
Saturday programs 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.
Knights of Columbus sells white crosses
The Eunice Knights of Columbus Council 1745 is currently selling white crosses to be placed in yards.
The crosses are available from Bill Parrie at 251 N. 6th St., or at Bertrand’s Printing, or in front of St. Anthony Church after each morning Mass at 7 a.m., 9 a.m., and 11 a.m.
A $5 donation is requested.