News notes

Summer camp at Prairie Acadian Cultural Center
Summer Cultural Camp for the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve’s Prairie Acadian Cultural Center in Eunice is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 11 to 15.
The camp is for ages 9 to 12. The registration fee, cash or check, is $50.
The center is located at at 250 West Park Ave., Eunice.
For more information, call 337-457-8499, or email Angelle Bellard at angelle_bellard@nps.gov.

St. Mathilda barbecue dinner sale
St. Mathilda Catholic Church will sell chicken or pork dinners from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. Pick up at Bishop Ceaser Center for a donation of $8.
Tickets are available at church office.
For tickets, information: call 457-3286.

BBQ hamburgers EHS seniors - April 6
Eunice High seniors Adam Elkins, Shelbie Cormier and Jessica Hernandez will sell barbecue hamburgers for their senior project in order to raise funds for Louisiana Lion’s Camp for Crippled Children.
The fundraiser will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. April 6 in front of Eunice High School. Hamburgers will sold at $7 each and will include chips and a drink.
For tickets and information call: 337-305-0640 or 337-384-6575.

ECCHC host Oldies dance on Saturday
The Eunice Community Health Center will host an Oldies But Goodies dance from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday at VFW Post 8971 in Eunice.
Mark Leleux and Chanky-Chank will play at the event. Admission is $5 or a monetary donation. Proceeds will benefit the center.
Beverages and beer will be sold at the dance.

CDA 208 monthly meeting set Monday
The Court Eunice 208 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas will hold its monthly meeting Monday, at the Jeanmard Hall.
All members and potential members are invited to attend.
Information: call Regent Angela Huckaby at 457-7130, leave a message.

Senior adult luncheon at ABC set April 7
Acadian Baptist Center near Richard will hold a Senior Adult Luncheon on April 7.
Guest speaker will be Curt Iles, resident of central Louisiana and author of 11 books about rural Louisiana.
The event is free. There will be an offering taken.
Information, details: go to abccamp.com or call 337-457-9047.

St. Lawrence Church Jambalaya Cook-off
The third annual Mowata Jambalaya Cook-off at St. Lawrence Catholic Church grounds will be held April 10 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
The event is sponsored by Knights of Columbus for church renovations and new cemetery.
Music will be provided by Mike Dean. There will be an auction at noon, plenty of food, games and much more.

National Library Week April 11-15
The Eunice Public Library will celebrate and recognize National Library Week April 11 to 15, with an open house scheduled from 1 to 5 p.m. April 13.
The public is invited to browse, and enjoy light refreshments.

Tri-Parish CCA Chapter banquet set
The inaugural banquet for the Tri-Parish Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association will be at 5:30 p.m. April 13 at the Northwest Community Center in Eunice.
Tickets are $50 per person, and $25 for those 17 and under. Sponsorship packages are also available. Ticket cost covers the meal at the banquet and a one-year membership in the association.
Tickets may be purchased from any committee member or at the door. Committee members are Randy Young, Freddie Fruge, Richie Gaspard, Donald Fruge, Jason Bertrand, J.C. Carpenter, Mac Atteberry, Peter Miller, Clark Lafleur, Tony Berrigan, Brett Manuel, Ed Manuel, Mike Sonnier and junior member Quin Fruge.

OLLI at LSU Eunice host history buff
On April 7 inside the Continuing Education Building Room 117, the Cajun Prairie Chapter of OLLI at LSUE will welcome history buff John Reed of Eunice.
Reed will give a talk on Civil War battles that were fought around south Louisiana at 2 p.m.
Coffee will be served. Feel free to invite a friend.
This event is free.

Eunice kindergarten April registration
Registration at Highland Elementary for 2016-2017 kindergarten students will be held April 12 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. in the school’s cafeteria.
Parents are asked to bring child’s original birth certificate, updated shot record, and proof of residence (example: current utility bill showing name and address).
If the above documents are not presented the student cannot be registered at this time; however, an alternate date will be scheduled at a later registration.
Check with a local health unit for updated shot record and birth certificate information.
Kindergarten registration dates will be from 9 until 11 a.m. at the schools listed below for Kindergarten only:
Highland Elementary- April 12.
Eunice Elementary- April 13.
East Elementary- April 14.
Glendale Elementary- April 15.

Country Club host card party & luncheon
The Eunice Country Club will hold a luncheon and card party on April 13.
Groups who wish to play bridge, bouree’, poker or other games, are asked to call to make their reservation.
Information, reservation: call, Dixie Saucier at 457-5173.

EHS tennis tourney set for April 29-May 1
The second annual Eunice High School Tennis Tournament is scheduled for April 29-May 1.
Entry fee: $60 per team, must be 18 years and older. There will be ladies doubles, mens doubles, and mixed doubles offered.
Registration deadline is set for April 25.
For entry forms, fees, and more information, details: call Jacques Joubert at EHS at 457-3011 or ijmj.joubert@gmail.com or visit facebook event.

OLLI at LSU Eunice host April 28 event
The OLLI at LSU Eunice will have a carpool to Point Blue to visit the old bouseage (spelling- mud and moss filled house) home which belongs to Mr. J. D. Soileau.
The group will meet at 9 a.m. at the Continuing Ed Building, Room 117 and carpool to the home and have lunch and dine at a nearby restaurant.
The event is free. Have money for your lunch.

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.

Create Art at Art House - Saturdays
The Eunice Community Art House is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays for anyone wanting to come in and work with their own materials.
The event is free and open to the public.
Information: call 466-7114.

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.

On-going --
Class of 1966 Charles Drew reunion set
The Class of 1966 of Charles Drew in Eunice is looking for classmates and is planning a reunion for the weekend of Memorial Day of 2016.
All classmates are invited to attend and to respond.
Information, and details call: Caroline Allen, 466-3332 or Donald Alfred at 457-3242.

DAV requests van volunteers
Anyone interested in volunteering for the DAV (veteran or non-veteran), man or woman, is asked to contact Miguel Pousson at 457-2161 or 396-6392.
A requirement of good driving record is needed, as is a DAV physical.
Drivers are needed daily.

Hospice Volunteers needed
The La. Hospice Palliative Care is in need of volunteers to become a part of their hospice team, which provides comfort and companionship to patients and families.
Training is provided.
Information: Ruth R. Stelly at 337-948-8835.

Support group meeting weekly
New Hope AFG will hold weekly support meetings for the friends and families of alcoholics at the Acadian Medical Center in the Lagniappe Room from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday.
Information: 305-1999 or 580-4775.

HospiceCompassus volunteers needed
Hospice Compassus is looking for caring individuals with warm hearts and helping hands.
Volunteers can help in many ways, such as, running errands, reading to a patient, companionship, and more.
Information: Hospice Compassus, 235-8690.