Prairie Acadian Cultural Center events
The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center is holding three free events off-site in June.
Junior Ranger Summer Series from 10 a.m. to noon Friday at the Washington Recreational Center, 705 S. Bridge St., Washington. Join park rangers for family programs on the second Friday of each month this summer for this special program series. Each month, kids will become junior rangers, hear a children’s story, do crafts, and play games.
“Healing Traditions of South Louisiana” Book Talk with Authors from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Eunice Public Library, 222 2nd St., Eunice. Learn about Cajun, Creole, and Native American culture through healing traditions. Join the park rangers and hear from the authors, Mary Broussard Perrin and Beverly Constantine Fuselier.
Read with a Ranger from 10 to 11 a.m. June 26 at the Eunice Public Library, 222 2nd St., Eunice. Join a park ranger for a children’s book reading and activity.
Mamou High’s 1984 class to meet
The Mamou High School Class of 1984 will hold a reunion Friday and Saturday at Lake View Park where a pavilion has been rented.
For more information, call Doug Granger at 337-831-2671.
Games of Acadiana raffle slated
LAFAYETTE – Through June 15, Miles Perret Cancer Services is hosting Games of Acadiana: Acadiana’s Ultimate Scavenger Hunt.
The virtual scavenger hunt will feature over 75 missions and activities for the whole family to enjoy. Players can download a free app, perform fun tasks, and earn points for a chance to be entered into a raffle for fabulous prizes including a grand prize of $10,000.
While the scavenger hunt will be free to play, individuals can also purchase Games of Acadiana raffle tickets by visiting the Miles Perret Cancer Services office or online at milesperret.org/raffle. Tickets are $20 each and will ensure an automatic entry into the drawing for a chance at over 50 prizes. Prizes include gift cards to local businesses and restaurants, tech and electronic prizes, and a $10,000 cash prize.
All proceeds from Games of Acadiana will benefit Miles Perret Cancer Services and local families fighting cancer. For more information on Games of Acadiana or how to purchase a ticket visit milesperret.org/raffle or call 337-984-1920.
Pre-K sign up at Highland Early Learning Center
Pre-K sign-up at Highland Early Learning Center has begun for the 2024-2025 school year. Come by the school to pick up an application. Your child must be four by Sept. 30.
Fire District 6 seeks volunteers
Fire District 6 is seeking volunteers.
The district will provide training.
To volunteer or for more information, call 337-580-2283.
Farmers’ Market open on 2nd Street
The Eunice Farmers’ Market is open every Wednesday and Saturday morning, weather permitting, from 9 a.m. noon. The market is located on South 2nd Street between the library and Café Mosaic.
The market has fresh vegetables in season, free-range eggs, local honey, and a variety of jams, pickles, and baked goods.
Additional vendors are always welcome.
For more information, contact Sanford Wood at 337-457-0607.
Spring Into Summer Classic Car & Truck Show set Aug. 3
A Spring Into Summer Classic Car & Truck Show, presented by the Eunice Main Street, will be held with registration beginning at 8 a.m.
The event will be held Saturday, Aug. 3 at downtown 2nd Street in Eunice. Those wanting to show 1985 and older vehicles are welcomed. Registration is from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. There will be over 85 Speciality Awards given at 2 p.m. All entrants will receive an event T-shirt and dash plates. The event is sponsored by Eunice businesses.
Registration is $30.
For more information, call Mark Denette at 337-789-6276.
Congressional, Supreme Court district change
St. Landry Parish Registrar of Voters Byron Stelly announces the start of both Congressional and State Supreme Court redistricting.
All of St. Landry Parish will now be in Congressional District 6, and a portion of the parish will now be in Supreme Court District 2.
Within the next few weeks, you will be receiving a new Voter ID card in the mail, which will include a notation reading “Changed by Reapportionment” on the card.
Additionally, the office has begun the statewide canvassing of voter rolls. Voters should keep an eye out for mail from the registrar’s office throughout the next several weeks, which will contain critical information to ensure it has the most accurate information for every voter ahead of the fall election season.
For more information, call 337-948-0572.
Veterans Affairs office open in Eunice
The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs has relocated its office in Eunice to the Northwest Community Center at 501 Samuel Drive.
The office is open every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. except for State and Federal holidays. Call 337-546-4056 to set up appointments, and can assist veterans and their families with obtaining VA benefits. This includes filing claims for compensation, pension, education, and much more. The service is free.
Zoe Zetty of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs is the veteran assistance counselor.
There is an office at 1065 Hwy. 749 Suite F in Opelousas, call 337-948-0238.
Claims cannot be accepted by mail or email.
French Table at Eunice Depot
The French Table at the Depot Museum is resuming and meets at 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Depot Museum, 220 S. CC Duson St., Eunice.
The public is invited.
For more information, call 457-6540.
VFW bingo Thursday & Sundays
The VFW Post 8971 will hold Bingo. The public is invited each Thursday and Sunday at 7 p.m. to play Bingo at the VFW Hall located on Hwy. 190 East. All proceeds from Bingo games goes back to the community.
There will be a new game offered.
The VFW Hall doors open at 4 p.m.
Clovis Crawfish books on sale
The City of Eunice is selling Clovis Crawfish books by Mary Alice Fontenot as a fundraiser.
Anyone wishing to buy a book is asked to call 337-457-7389, extension 1, or 337-305-3672.
CASA volunteers needed in Evangeline, St. Landry parishes
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children) volunteers are needed in Evangeline and St. Landry Parish.
Requirements are to be at least 21 years of age, have a clean criminal history, and completed a pre-service training.
For more information for Evangeline Parish, call 337-506-2272 or visit www.casastlandry.org
The location for CASA in Evangeline Parish is at 721 W. Lincoln Road, Ville Platte.
For more information for St. Landry, call 337-948-3550 or visit www.casastlandry.org
The location for CASA in St. Landry Parish is located at 421 N. Main St., Opelousas.
Vet organizations seek members
The three veterans organizations in Eunice are looking for new members. American Legion Post 129, VFW Post 8971 and the DAV chapter are welcoming new members.
For more information about joining, call Donnie Fontenot, commander of VFW Post 8971 at 858-200-5149; The American Legion Post 129 Commander David Crader at 337-580-4052; and Commander Al Leger at DAV at 337-991-6403.
St. Louis Cemetery asking for donations
The St. Louis Cemetery, located at the corner of St. Louis Road and Sittig in Eunice is seeking donations for the upkeep and maintenance of the cemetery. The cemetery operates by donations and volunteers.
Families who wish to donate are asked to send to Keith Lavergne, cemetery manager, at St. Louis Cemetery, P.O. Box 325, Eunice, LA 70535.
For details, questions, call: 337-305-0328 or 337-580-0340. Email address is: stlouiscemetery@gmail.com.
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.
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, Mail to: St. Landry Honor Guard, P.O. Box 81, Sunset, LA 70584.