‘You’re Amazing’ by Fatica at St. Anthony Church
Nationally inspirational speaker Justin Fatica will be presenting a message ‘You’re Amazing” at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22.
The public is invited.
Revival at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church
There will be a revival at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, next to Acadian Baptist Center, Sunday through Jan. 24.
The “Let It Begin In Me” revival will feature guest speaker Jason Towley and music by The Macky Willis Family.
The times for revival will include Monday-Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. A nursery is provided each evening. There will be a Sunday 10:30 a.m. service with dinner on the grounds following.
The church is located at 1154 Academy Drive. The pastor of the church is Rev. Orville Rogers.
Information, details, call 337-457-2418 or 337-457-9047.
EPT holds auditions for upcoming play
Eunice Players’ Theatre will hold auditions for the first play of the 49th season, “A Comedy of Tenors” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Director Jody L. Powell needs four men and three women whose age range is 20s to 50s to fill the cast. More people are needed to assist with set decoration, backstage duties, costuming, etc.
Auditions for this comedy, written by Ken Ludwig, are open to everyone who wants to get involved with their local community theatre, regardless of prior acting experience. Auditions will be at theater, located at 121 S. Second Street.
Rehearsals will be in February and March, with the show running in mid-March.
Information, details: call Jody at 337-580-1787.
LSUE library looking for book donations
The LeDoux Library at LSUE campus is currently accepting book donations for a library book sale to be held in April.
Information, details: call 337-550-1380.
Eunice Area Men’s Retreat planned
The Eunice Area Men’s Retreat at Our Lady of Oaks Retreat House in Grand Coteau is scheduled from Feb. 1 to 4.
For reservations, call Don Mayeux at 337-457-9610 or 337-457-7624.
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 January, bands include:
Jan. 27 A special show Hank Williams Sr. Tribute. Reserve seating $15. Call 457-7389 for tickets.
The Liberty performance admission is $5 at the door.
Coushatta Casino entertainment set
The entertainment scheduled for Coushatta Casino Resort’s Mikko Live includes the following.
3 p.m today, Louisiana Express.
7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, Backyard Boys.
9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26, Troy Laz Band.
9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, Troy Laz Band.
Acadian Baptist Center to hold children’s retreat
Acadian Baptist Center near Richard is holding a children’s retreat for kids in kindergarten through sixth grade, Jan. 26-27.
The camp will involve the search and discovery of the “Big Foot.”
Contact ABC at 337-457-9047 or at abccamp.com/events for more information and to get to register for camp. Preregistration ends Dec. 31 and includes a camp shirt. Registration from Jan. 1 to 26 does not include the T-shirt.
IHS All Sports auction set for Feb. 3.
The Iota High School All Sports Backers Auction will be held Saturday, Feb. 3 at the St. Francis gym in Iota.
The social hour and sign in will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. with the auction beginning at 7:30 p.m.
There will be a silent auction as well as a live auction.
Ticket price is $20 per person or $30 per couple, and includes a jambalaya meal and drinks.
Tickets can be purchased from any athlete or at the door. There are also packages for businesses to purchase.
For details, and information, email ihsbulldogbackers@gmail.com
Lenten Day of Reflection set Feb. 17
A Lenton Day of Reflection, with a theme of Embracing Change, Maintaining Values will be held from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Feb. 17, at St. Pius X School Theatre.
Speakers will include the Rev. Chester C. Arceneaux, Katie Austin and Kessie Thomas.
Cost is $25 in advance, and $30 at the door, and will include a light breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided.
Payments can be made by downloading a load registration form at: acadianatheresians.com or by mailing checks to: Roses of Acadiana District Theresians, 4400A Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Box 179, Lafayette, LA 70508-6706.
Black Women Achievements Against The Odds Jan. 28
The city of Eunice invites the public to a festival parade, program and exhibit, “Black Women Against the Odds,” on Jan. 28.
Keynote speaker and parade marshal will be a Eunice native Col. Dr. Gwendolyn Hebert Thompson.
There will be a parade beginning at the Southeast Center at 2 p.m. and will conclude at the Liberty Theater with a program at 3 p.m. Afterwards the City Hall lobby will have an exhibit of Black Women Achievement Against the Odds.
Information: call Jacqueline Vallare at 337-305-2613.
Lafayette Genealogical Society to meet
The Lafayette Genealogical Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. today at the Southside Branch, Lafayette Public Library, 6101 Johnston St., Lafayette.
Speakers are Society members, Kathy Higginbotham and Donna Latiolais, who will explain how to access from home both Louisiana and Bureau of Land Management historical land records and how to compare that information to present day maps.
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.
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.
Funeral honor guard for vets needs help
A foundation has been set for the St Landry Parish Veteran Funeral Honor Guard and now it needs donations to become a reality, according to Lincoln “Link” Savoie, coordinator.
Donations can be made to American Legion Post 514, In care of Veterans Funeral Honor Guard, P.O. Box 1145, Opelousas, LA, 70571.