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Concert Band, Choir rehearsals set

The Eunice Community Concert Band and Choir will begin rehearsals on May 10 for the choir and May for the 11 band for their 31st Anniversary Concert, “Be Our Guest.”

Concert dates are July 15 and 16.

For more information call 337-457-1776.

Registration Highland Early Childhood Center

Fall registration for the New Highland Early Childhood Center will be held from 9 a.m. until noon April 24.

To register, a child must be 4 years old by Sept. 30, 2021.

When registering, one must bring a birth certificate, immunization record, 2 consecutive check stubs for each working parent or SNAP verification with child’s name, proof of residence, legal custody papers (if applicable), and Medicaid or child’s insurance card.

Highland Early Childhood Center is located at 1341 Duck Avenue in Eunice.

ABC annual Golf Tourney set June 5

The Acadian Baptist Center will host its 8th annual Golf Tournament beginning at 8:30 a.m. June 5 at the Farm d’Allie Golf Club on 1235 Beau Bassin Rd., in Carencro.

The sponsor information is as follows: The four man scramble is $400 per team, $100 per hole/sign promoting your business, $1000/2 teams & 2 signs/ $2500/ 4x8 Clubhouse sign & 2 teams, $500/1 team & 1 sign.

For more information, call Beaver Pierrotti at 337-466-6489.

“Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World”

A morning of reflection for women is being offered by Petals of Mercy, a Theresian community in Eunice, on May 7.

The event will take place in the Jeanmard Hall at 250 N. 3rd St. in Eunice with refreshments from 8:30 to 9 a.m. and the program ending at 11 a.m.

The theme for the morning will be “Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World”.

There will be no charge for attending, however a love offering will be accepted with funds going to the New Life Pregnancy Center.

Come and start off your Mother’s Day weekend with a gift to yourself. To register call 337-457- 7046, as space will be limited. Deadline to sign up is May 4.

For more information, call 337-945-0701.

Free food for seniors at Farmers’ Market

Coupons are available for low-income senior citizens to get free food. The coupons may be used to buy fresh produce at the Eunice Farmers’ Market. For more information, call Sanford Wood at 337-457- 0607.

Jesus to Mankind Prayer meeting set

The public is invited to a Prayer Group Meeting (Jesus To Mankind) every Thursday from 3 until 5 p.m. at the Cajun Camp ground, located on Hwy. 190 east.

For more information, call 336-566-3843.

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.

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. The VFW Hall doors open at 4 p.m.

Butter making class to be taught online

BATON ROUGE — The LSU AgCenter Food Incubator will be sponsoring an online homemade butter making class on May 5.

The class is from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., and the link to register is https://bit. ly/3reWpzx.

The registration fee is $15 person, and for more information, you can contact Marta Panceri at MPanceri@agcenter.lsu.edu.