Easter Musical at FBC Chataignier
The church choir of First Baptist Church in Chataignier will present an Easter Musical “My Redeemer Lives,” at 10 a.m. Sunday.
The public is invited to attend.
FBC Eunice presents Easter musical
The First Baptist Church in Eunice Choir will present an Easter Musical, “Salvation’s Story” at 7 p.m. Sunday.
“Salvation’s Story” is a compelling praise and worship musical of salvation and redeeming love. The public is invited and admission is free.
Preschool care is provided.
Spring dinner sale at Bishop Ceaser
St. Mathilda Catholic Church will have a spring dinner and raffle from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Sunday, at the Bishop Ceaser Center.
The cost for a chicken or pork dinner with all trimmings is $9.
A raffle drawing will be drawn at 1 p.m. March 25. Raffle tickets are $1 each with prizes of 38’ Murphy riding lawnmower, $500 cash, a PlayStation 4, Outdoor wooden swing, $100 gift certificate, $50 gift certificate and two decorative plants.
Information: call 457-3286.
LSUE library ask 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.
LSUE LeDoux Library book sale
There will be a Used Book Sale from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. on April 25 and April 26. On Friday, April 27 the sale will be from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Sheriffs’ scholarship deadline nears
Sheriffs in St. Landry and Acadia parishes announced they will award $500 scholarships through the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program.
The scholarships will be awarded to a graduating senior in each parish.
Applications area available at parish high schools.
There are no restrictions on the purposes for which scholarship funds may be spent except that they must be utilized in pursuit of a higher education within the state of louisiana. The recipient of the scholarship must enroll as a full-time undergraduate student in an accredited college or university within the state of louisiana. The scholarship is not a loan and is awarded as a gift to defray expenses associated with tuition and related expenses.
Applicants must be permanent residents of Louisiana and their parish.
Application packets may be picked up at participating high schools in st. Landry and Acadia parishes.
Completed applications must be received by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office no later than April 1.
For further information, contact the sheriff’s office at 337-348-6516, ext. 3114; or your high school guidance counselor or principal.
Winners will be determined by an independent selection committee and announced by May 1..
In Acadia Parish, completed applications must be submitted to the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office on or before April 1. Further, applicants must be eligible for admission to the school indicated on the application. The award will only be paid for attendance at institutions of higher learning within the state.
In Acadia Parish, all questions can be directed to the Director of Human Resources with the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office, Kim N. DeVille at 337.788.8793, or by email at kim.deville@apso.org.
Easter Fun Day at University Baptist
There will be an Easter Fun Day from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. March 31 at the University Baptist Church, located at 1094 LSUE Drive, in Eunice.
There will be an Easter Egg Hunt, Easter baskets awarded for whoever finds the most eggs, hot dogs, soft drinks, chips, popcorn, cotton candy and much more.
The entire family is invited to attend.
Easter Sunrise Service at University
There will be a Sunrise Easter Service at 7 a.m. April 1 at University Baptist Church.
Following the service there will be a light breakfast served at 7:30 a.m. and a morning worship service beginning at 8:30 a.m.
The church family extends an invitation to the public.
Symphony Spring Concert set April 15
The Eunice Symphony Orchestra will present its Spring Concert themed, “Opening Night” at 6 p.m. April 15 at the Liberty Theater.
The spring concert “Opening Night”, promises to be entertaining its audience with different movie themed music. Some will include music from Mamma Mia, Forest Gump, Grease, and much more.
Tickets will be sold at the door at $5 each and children age 6 and under will be allowed free.
Information, details, tickets, call Simon at 580-2493.
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 March bands include:
March 24: Steve Riley & The Accordion Kings.
March 31: The Cajun Cowboy & The Stirrups.
The Liberty performance admission is $5 at the door.
FUMC Garage and bake sale April 7
First United Methodist Church in Eunice will have a garage sale and bake sale from 7 a.m. until noon Saturday, April 7. The church is located at the corner of S. 5th St. and Oak.
Elementary Pre-k registration dates set
All Eunice elementary schools (East, Eunice, Glendale and Highland) will conduct its annual Pre-k registration beginning April 9. Visit your child’s zoned school to sign up for a testing date.
In order to be eligible for Pre-k, a child must be four (4) years old on or before September 30.
The following documents will be required on your child’s testing day to register for Pre-k:
–Child’s birth certificate
–Child’s immunization record (current)
–Proof of residency (utility bill with parents name and address)
–Proof of income: Bring one of the following:
Two consecutive check stubs, SNAP verification letter.
Concealed handgun classes offered
Non-profit classes for a concealed handgun permit are scheduled April 14, May 12, June 23, July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, and Dec. 8, 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 include 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.
At this special price, space is limited call for reservations.
For more information or to register, contact the St. Landry Parish Sheriff Training Center at 337- 948-7599.
All proceeds are donated to local charities.
Coushatta Casino entertainment set
The entertainment scheduled for Coushatta Casino Resort’s Mikko Live includes the following:
7 p.m. Thursday, Johnnie Allan & Louisiana Express.
9 p.m. Friday, Black Velvet.
9 p.m. Saturday, Black Velvet.
7 p.m. Thursday, March 29 Warren Storm, Willie Tee & Cypress.
9 p.m., Thursday, April 5: Leroy Thomas & The Zydeco Roadrunners.
9 p.m. Friday, April 6: Live 5 Band.
9 p.m. Saturday, April 7: Live 5 Band.
3 p.m. Sunday, April 8: Gregg Martinez & the Delta Kings.
9 p.m. Thursday, April 12: Bernie Alan.
IHS All Sports Backers fundraiser
The Iota High School All Sports Backers fundraiser, named “Prize -a-Palooza,” is currently underway.
Anyone who purchases a ticket has a chance to win one or more of 31 prizes.
Tickets are $50 each and only 1,000 will be sold.
Tickets can be purchase from any athlete at Iota High or at the IHS front office.
A drawing will be held every day, and coincide with the Pick Three numbers in July.
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.
Classes at NUNU
NUNU Arts and Culture Collective, 1510 Courtableau Highway, Arnaudville, opens enrollment for its NUNU yoU spring offering of classes. For more information, call 337-453-3307.
To register for any course, send contact information to nunucollective@gmail.com.
Saturday - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 14, Be Seated, chair weaving class with instructor Jo Rusin. Beginner’s class includes the flat reed, an easy to use material very similar to split oak. For more information on Rusin, see Seatweaver.com. Cost is $75, minimum five participants. Students should bring a chair or stool with four rungs or dowels that make up the seat, and fastening tools. Tools list will be provided.