Prescription drug Take Back Day is Saturday in Eunice
The STL Proud Coalition prescription drug Take Back Day is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Eunice Municipal Complex parking lot, 300 S. 2nd St., Eunice.
The day is an opportunity to dispose of unused or expired prescriptions for safe disposal.
Motorcycle ride to raise education funds
The 14th annual Delores Standberry Education and Scholarship Fundraiser is scheduled to begin at 10:45 a.m. Saturday at Donald Gardner Stadium, 1334 S. Union St., Opelousas.
Registration continues until noon when the motorcycle ride begins. The entry fee is $10 per bike and $15 with a passenger.
Food includes barbecue sandwiches, pork stew and tripe.
For more information, call 337-278-5720 or 337-945-8552.
Eunice Food Bank is in need of a van
Help out the Eunice Food Bank. The food bank is in dire need of a van to transport/ pick up food items. This van be an older used make/model or preferably a donated vehicle.
Questions, details, call: Mary Ann Guillory at Eunice Food Bank, 337-305-0876 or 457-7541.
Community choir, band summer season announced
The Eunice Community Concert Band & Choir will begin the 2018 summer season.
Choir rehearsals begin May 7 at the First Baptist Church, Eunice. Concert Band rehearsals begin on May 8 at the Liberty Center.
Concert dates are July 12 and 13, Liberty Center.
For more information visit ECCBC.org or call 337-457-1776.
LSUE LeDoux Library book sale
There will be a Used Book Sale at LSUE LeDoux Library from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 25 through Thursday, April 16, and Friday, April 27, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
National Day of Prayer set May 3
Eunice will recognize National Day of Prayer with this year’s theme of “Pray for America-Unity” at 6 p.m. May 3 at Liberty Theater.
Come Lord Jesus Anniversary Mass set
Come Lord Jesus Anniversary Mass is set for 6 p.m. May 15, at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church in Basile. A covered dish reception following at the Speyrer Hall.
The public is invited.
Kindergarten registration set
Kindergarten registration at Eunice schools are scheduled.
Glendale Elementary will have registration on Monday.
East Elementary registration is set for Tuesday.
Eunice Elementary is Wednesday and Highland Elementary is set for Thursday.
Parents are required to bring to registration: child’s birth certificate, child’s immunization record, and a current utility bill (water, gas, electricity) with a name and address.
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 April bands include:
April 28: The Camp Jammers.
The Liberty performance admission is $5 at the door.
Elementary Pre-k registration dates set
All Eunice elementary schools (East, Eunice, Glendale and Highland) are conducting pre-k registration. 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 Sept. 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.
Community Yard Sale set for May 5
There will be Community Yard Sale from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. May 5 at the North Eunice Baptist Church. The church is located at 2080 Veterans Memorial Highway.
The public is invited to se up a free booth space.
Information, details, call: 337-580-1840 between the hours of 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Concealed handgun classes offered
Non-profit classes for a concealed handgun permit are scheduled 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: Wallace Trahan & Rice & Gravy.
7 p.m. Thursday, May 3: Joe Harmon & The Harmonics.
9 p.m. Friday, May 4: Tiggerproof.
9 p.m. Saturday, May 5: Triggerproof.
7 p.m., Thursday, May 10: Warren Storm, Willie Tee & Cypress.
UBS at St. Thomas More on April 29
The United Blood Services Mobile will be at St. Thomas More for the KC’s Blood Drive from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Sunday, April 29.
Bring an ID and all donors will receive a T-shirt while supplies last.
Information: call 337-580-0983.
IHS All Sports Backers fundraiser
The Iota High School All Sports Backers fundraiser, named “Prize-a-Palooza,” is 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.