EHS senior project Food Drive set
There will be a non-perishable food drive now through Nov. 21 at Twisted Wings.
A Eunice High School senior project, students are asking the public to donate three items to be entered into a drawing for a free meal or a $10 gift certificate.
For more information, details: contact Cross Ceaser, or Twisted Wings.
Concealed handgun classes offered
Non-profit classes for a concealed handgun permit is scheduled 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 a.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.
Kiwanis Christmas parade set Dec. 7
The annual Kiwanis Christmas parade will be at 5 p.m. Dec. 7.
An award will be given for best float. At the conclusion of the parade, there will be cookies and punch with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the city hall’s lobby area.
Line up is set for 4 p.m. at N. Second St. near Picou’s Drug Store.
For more details, parade entries, contact Rick Nesbitt, president of Kiwanis, at keunradio@live.com
Author to read his book at LSUE library
The LeDoux Library at LSU Eunice will host author Stacy Bearden at noon Nov. 22, as Bearden will read and present his children’s book, “Boudreaux The Louisiana Mosquiteaux.”
The public is invited. Refreshments will be served.
St. Thomas More KC Blood Drive Nov. 19
The St. More KC’s will host a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m., Nov. 19 inside the social hall.
Blood donors are asked to bring a valid ID. All donors will receive a “Hunting For Donors” T-shirt.
Sign up online: www.bloodhero.com, sponsor code is stmkc.
Annual EHS Bobcat Blast set for Dec. 31
The annual Eunice High Bobcat Blast will be held at 7 p.m. Dec. 31 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.
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.
9 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 23.
Registration for basketball at E. Rec
Eunice Rec invites all youth ages 5-14 to play basketball. Basketball registration is now open until 5 p.m. Dec. 1.
Registration is onlune at www.eunicerec.com
Registration is $25 per player is paid by Debit or Credit Card online.
Once registered, you will receive email notifications or important dates and information. Player evaluations will be Dec. 5 & 6 and the season will begin Jan. 6.
Swamp Pop Legends Show set Dec. 10
The Swamp Pop Legends Show will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 at the Liberty Theater.
The Cypress Band Ft. includes Warren Storm, Willie Tee, Bert Miller and Tommy McClain.
Advance tickets are $20 at Eunice Mayor’s office or visit: cypressband.com
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. 18: Jackie Callier, Ivy Dugas, & The Cajun Cousins
Nov. 25: 3 Cajuns & Leroy.
The Liberty performance admission is $5 at the door.
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.