Parents Reachout host Back to School
The Parents Reachout Club will host its annual Back To School Funday on Saturday at the Southeast Neighborhood Center in Eunice from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
There will be school back packs with supplies, giveaways, food and games, face painting, fun jumps, etc. The NAUW will give away school uniformas.
For details, information, or to donate: call Erika Godfrey, president, 337-704-1635, or Liz Guillory at 457-4248 or 550-1098.
True Vine Church Barbecue dinners sale Thursday
True Vine Church located at 200 A. Martin Luther King will have a barbecue dinner sale Thursday from 11 a.m. until. The dinners will include bbq pork with trimmings. A donation of $7 will be accepted. Information, call: 337-466-5659 or 337-532-7791.
Acadia Parish school supply drive
The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office, along with police departments will be hosting a back to school supply drive.
The drive began Wednesday will end Aug. 3. Items can be dropped off at any one of the following locations: Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office, Rayne Police Department, Iota Police Department, Church Point Police Department, Mermentau City Hall and Morse City Hall.
All supplies will be accepted.
For questions, contact Kim with the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office at 337-788-8793.
Rotary golf tourney set for Aug. 12
The Eunice Rotary Club will hold a golf tournament Aug. 12 at Koasati Pines at Coushatta Casino in Kinder.
The cost is $100 per player or $400 a team.
All proceeds goes to the Eunice Community Health Center.
Registration and payment deadline is Aug. 10.
Sign-up is at 7 a.m. with the shotgun start set for 8:30 a.m.
There will be awards for all three flights and all participants will receive a golf voucher.
For more information, contact Nickie Toups at 298-5190.
Eunice Jr. High school will start at 7:30 a.m.
Eunice Junior High will be on the same schedule as Eunice High School this school term. Eunice Jr. High will begin their day at 7:30 a.m. Bus riders will be dismissed at 2:40 p.m. Car riders will be dismissed at 2:45 p.m.
United Way school supply drive planned
The St. Landry-Evangeline United Way will hold a school supply drive from Monday through Aug. 4.
Drop-off will be from from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at KBON, 109 S. 2nd St., Eunice; 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Opelousas at the St. Landry-Evangeline United Way office, located at 311 W. Vine St.; and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ville Platte City Hall.
Needed items include backpacks, calculators, pencils, pens, crayons, markers, art and craft supplies, copy paper, construction paper, glue sticks, tape, notebooks, rulers, scissors, three-ring binders, folders, paper towels, hand sanitizer and Kleenex. Gift cards are also appreciated.
EPT presents ‘Red, White & Tuna’
Eunice Player’s Theatre will present “Red, White and Tuna” beginning Thursday.
The presentation, by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears, and Ed Howard will be Aug. 4, Aug. 5 and Aug. 6.
The play is directed by Ching Wasmuth and will star Dr. Kevin Miller and Van Reed.
Evening performances begin at 7 p.m., and Sunday performance begin at 2 p.m.
Call for reservations: 337-376-6610 or 866-856 3653.
Unity Family offers Children’s Ministry
The Unity Family Worship Center located at 1220 E. Maple Ave., in Eunice will offer Children’s Ministry every Wednesday from 10 a.m. until noon. until school starts.
It’s a free event and gives children the opportunity to study God’s word. Lunch is provided. The children’s study is designed for children ages 4-12.
Information, details: call Tiefernie Citizen at 466-6091 or Mary Citizen at 550-5846.
CFMA scholarship to be awarded
The CFMA (Cajun French Music Association) Acadiana Charter Chapter will award a $500 scholarship beginning in the fall semester ($250 per semester). Applicants need to write a 500-word essay telling why they should be awarded a scholarship and what they know about the Cajun Culture, and why it is important to keep the present generation involved in the culture.
A transcript of grades from last school attended and proof of enrollment for the fall semester is required.
Deadline to apply is Aug. 7. More Information can be mailed to CFMA, P.O. Box 1427, Eunice, LA 70535 or brought to monthly meeting on Aug. 7 at the Northwest Center in Eunice.
Information, and more details, call Greg Brown at 337-230-8121 or Beverly Vidrine at 337-457-4373.
Southern Styles & Cuts free haircuts
The Southern Styles & Cuts, at 554 Aymond St. in Eunice, will have free haircuts for kids on Monday, Aug. 7 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Amateur boxing show in Crowley
CROWLEY — The Crowley Boxing Club will host the seventh annual Mayor Greg Jones Invitational Amateur Boxing Show at the International Rice Festival Building, 717 W. Mill St. in Crowley, bat 2 p.m. Aug. 26.
Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for teens ages 13-17, $5 for children ages 7-12 and free for children 6 and under. Reserved tables (nine seats) $150.
For more information, call Coach Arthur Scott at 337-781-4395 or Greg Monceaux at 337-384-6332.
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.
Boy Scout Troop 425 recruitment drive
The Boy Scout Troop 425 is conducting a recruiting drive for boys interested in joining Scouting.
The age group being targeted for recruitment are boys aged 11 through 13. Boy Scout Troop 425 is based in Eunice and is sponsored by VFW Post 8971, also in Eunice.
Information, details: contact Scoutmaster Randy Leger at 337-288-9601or 337-457-9053 and leave a message if no answer.
Rendez-Vous De Cajuns at Liberty
The Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler Au Rendez-Vous De Cajuns is scheduled at the Liberty every Saturday from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. with live entertainment.
The Liberty opens at 4 p.m. the show begins at 6 p.m.
For the month of August the bands will include:
Aug. 5: Ronnie Matthews & Throwdown
Aug. 12: Terry & The Zydeco Bad Boys
Aug. 19: Jay Cormier & Cajun Born
Aug. 26: Yvette Landry & Richard Comeaux.
Admission is $5 at the door.
Greater True Light Chorus Aug. 19
The Greater True Light Baptist Church in Eunnice will celebrate its 16th year Annual Male Chorus Musical on Saturday, Aug. 19 at 6 p.m.
On Sunday, Aug. 20 at 8:30 a.m. service the church will have its 19th annual Brotherhood Men’s Day Service.
The public is invited. The church is located at 341 Anne Street in Eunice.
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.