CDA Court 208 meeting set Monday
Court Eunice 208 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas will hold itsmonthly meeting at 6 p.m., Monday at the Jeanmard Hall.
All members and potential members (Catholic females who are 18 years of age and older) are invited to attend.
For more information call Vice Regent Angela Huckaby at 457-7130.
COA annual Mardi Gras dance set
The St. Landry Council on Aging, Inc. will have its annual Mardi Gras dance from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Monday at the Northwest Center in Eunice.
Music will be provided by Big J & the Zydeco Dog Pound,
Admission is $2 for age 60 and over. Anyone under 60 admission is $5.
There will be judging for Mardi Gras King & queen, the most traditional costume and the best male and female dancer.
FAFSA workshop at EHS on March 13
Eunice High School will have a FAFSA workshop for parents from 8:30 a.m. until noon on March 13.
Parents are asked to bring 2017 tax forms if you would like to complete your FAFSA at school.
Information, questions, call Mary Bergeron at 457-5160.
Unity March set for March 9
There will be a Unity March beginning at 9 a.m. March 9 at City Hall and will conclude at the Word Ministries on West Laurel. The purpose and mission of the walk is to bring and unite all together.
Religious leaders, community leaders, city officials, citizens, individuals are invited to walk together in unity, solidarity and civility. The theme of the peaceful march is “Putting Unity Back in the Community.”
At the conclusion of the march at Word Ministries there will be leaders who will speak. A lunch will be served.
The public is invited.
For information, details, call: 457-2891 or 337-580-2063.
St. Mathilda Fish dinners Ash Wednesday
The Knights and Ladies Auxiliary of St. Peter Claver at St. Mathilda Church will have Fish Dinner plate lunches from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Ash Wednesday.
The cost of the dinner is $8, and pick up is at the Bishop Ceaser Center.
For tickets and information, call the church rectory 457-3274 or 457-2957.
Coushatta Casino entertainment set
The entertainment scheduled for Coushatta Casino Resort’s Mikko Live includes the following:
7 p.m. Monday: Wayne & Same Ol’ 2 Step.
7 p.m. Tuesday: Bernie Alan.
9 p.m. Friday, March 8: Dirty Blonde.
9 p.m. Saturday, March 9: Dirty Blonde.
9 p.m. Friday, March 15: Troy Laz Band.
9 p.m. Saturday, March 16: Cadin Gillard Band.
LSU Eunice Book Sale set for April 22
When doing Spring cleaning this spring, remember to bring in old books, magazines, etc. to the LSU Eunice Library for its book sale set for the week of April 22.
Usher Appreciation program March 9
The Greater True Light Baptist Church in Eunice will host its 12th annual Usher’s Appreciation Fellowship and mini worshop at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 9.
Ushers from all surrounding area churches are invited. Ushers are also invited and recognized during a 8:30 a.m. service March 10.
The pastor of the church is Rev. Jermaine Tezeno.
Information, details, call: 457-2679.
Free hearing aids, amplified phones
Free amplified telephones and hearing aids are available to Louisiana residents. The program is funded by a state agency, Louisiana Commission for the Deaf.
Call Stacy at Affiliated Blind of Louisiana for more information on how to qualify at 337-234-6492.
Clovis Crawfish books on sale
The City of Eunice is selling Clovis Crawfish books by Mary Alice Fontenot as a fundraiser connected to the city’s 125th anniversary.
Anyone wishing to purchase these books, can call 457-7389 or 305-3672.
DAV volunteer drivers needed
The DAV (Disabled American Veterans) is in dire need of volunteer drivers to drive veterans from Eunice to Alexandria.
Those interested, and one does Not have to be a veteran, are asked to call Miguel Pousson at 337-396-6392 for more information and details.
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.
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.
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.