News notes

Bulb & Blossom Club meeting Monday
The Eunice Bulb and Blossom Garden Club will meet at 5 p.m. Monday at at the residence of Melba Stelly.
This is the club’s annual plant exchange. All members are asked to attend and membership is welcomed to anyone interested.
Information: 457-4949.

Fish Fry dinners
The St. Mathilda Church Ladies Auxiliary will sponsor fish-dinner fundraiser plate lunches from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. every Friday at the Bishop Ceaser Center.
A donation of $8 will be accepted.
Lenten Fish dinner will not be served on Good Friday.
Information: 457-3286 or 457-8217.

OLLI at LSU Eunice AARP Smart Drivers
The Cajun Prairie Chapter of OLLI is presenting an AARP Smart Drivers Course.
The course will be held on the LSUE campus in the Continuing Education Bldg. room 117. on March 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Refresh your defensive driving skills, review traffic laws and rules of the road using proven safety strategies as well as have the opportunity to perhaps receive a multi-year discount on your insurance. No test to pass.
Cost of the class is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members.
OLLI members will also receive a $5 discount.
Class size is limited. Call to register with Deola at 580-3655 or Thanda at 550-1390.

Kajun Belles to sponsor pageant
Kajun Belles Pageants will present Eunice Crawfish Etouffee Cook-off Pageant on Saturday at Richard Elementary School gymnasium, located at 1616 Charlene Hwy., Church Point.
Contestants of all ages, from Infant to 6 months to Miss, 19 years and over, will be considered entries.
Information, details: call Kayle Bourque, director, 337- 305-0032 or e-mail Kajunbellespageants@yahoo.com

Couples retreat
Acadian Baptist Center in Richard will host a Couples’ Retreat on Friday and Saturday The retreat will be led by Kevin Richard, associate pastor of counseling at Trinity Counseling Center in Lake Charles. Richard has a bachelor of arts degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and a master of arts degree in professional counseling from Liberty University. Richard is also a licensed professional counselor.
Information: contact ABC at 337-457-9047 or abccamp.com or facebook.com/ABCCamp.

EHS FFA activities set for Saturday
Eunice High FFA members will hold a day of activities, an auction, train rides, chicken bingo, chickenrun, live music, 5K fun run/walk on Saturday at 9 a.m with the 5K Run/Walk.
All proceeds will benefit Eunice High FFA chapter.
Gerard Delafose & the Zydeco Gators will perform from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Late registration for the 5K Fun RunWalk will be available on the day beginning at 8 a.m.
Information, details call: 457-3011.

Ushers Appreciation at Greater True Light
The Greater True Light Baptist Church in Eunice invites area ushers from surrounding churches to its ninth annual Usher’s Appreciation mini workshop and fellowship program on at 10 a.m. Saturday. Ushers are invited to attend annual Usher’s Appreciation Day service with an annual Ushers March on Sunday, March 13 during the church’s 8:30 a.m. service.
Information, details: Rev. Tezeno, pastor, 457-2679.

Genealogical Society to meet March 17
Lafayette Genealogical Society monthly meeting on Thursday, March 17 at the Lafayette South Regional Library, 6101 Johnston Street beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Guest speaker is Suzanne Breaux who will present a documentary film, “Coton Jaune” (Yellow Cotton).
For more information, go to: LafayetteGenealogicalSociety.org or find us on Facebook.com.

ABC host Women’s Retreat March 18-19
The Acadian Baptist Center near Richard will hold a Women’s Retreat on March 18 to 19. Speaker will be Kathy Nelson of Ruston.
Nelson has been ministering to college students for 25 years and is an author, bible teacher, and speaker at retreats and conferences. Music will be provided by Katy James.
Cost for this event is $80, including meals and lodging; $45 for commuters, including meals.
Information: contact ABC at 337-457-9047 or abccamp.com or facebook.com/ABCCamp.

Easter Wishing Doll session set March 19
An Easter-themed Wishing Doll making session will be held at Four Southern Girls on S.2nd Street in Eunice from 1 until 3 p.m. on March 19.
Information, details: call Jerica Guillory at 337-580-4100.

Easter Musical at First Baptist March 20
The choir of First Baptist Church in Eunice will present an Easter Musical, “Blessed Dawn”, on Sunday, March 20 at 7 p.m.
The public is invited and admission is free.

EHS baseball team to host baseball camp
The Eunice High School Bobcat baseball team will host an Easter baseball camp on March 28-29 at the EHS baseball field.
The camp is designed to teach and develop the fundamentals of baseball, including proper throwing, hitting, fielding, and base running techniques.
The camp is designed for ages 8-13 and will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Pick up registration forms from any EHS baseball player or at any EHS home baseball game at the concession stand.