News notes

May public prayer at St. Anthony’s
During the month of May a rosary and Divine Mercy chaplet will be prayed daily at 5:30 p.m. at the shrine of the Blessed Mother in front of Saint Anthony’s rectory.
The public is encouraged to participate.

Bulb & Blossom meeting set today
The Eunice Bulb and Blossom Garden Club will meet at 5 p.m. today  at the residence of Coopey McDaniel for the end of year meeting.  
Dinner will be served and only for members.
Information: 250-3313.

Annual Postal carrier Food Drive May 14
 Give and give.. to your postal letter carrier on May 14. Your mail letter carrier will collect canned goods on this date. Mail customers will be receiving in the mail a post card reminder of the drive.
All canned goods donated will benefit the Eunice Food Bank.

EHS class of 2016- special brick offer
EHS Alumni Association is offering the senior class of 2016 a chance to purchase their brick at the high school’s Centennial Brick plaza, along with their lifetime membership into the Alumni Association for half price during the month of May.
For $50 between May 1 and June 1 any senior,  or person buying one for an EHS senior of 2016, will receive a discount.
Information, details: contact Tara Fruge’ LeBlanc at 337-305-0615.

Community Garden open hour Tuesdays
The Eunice Community Garden has scheduled open hours from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays to allow the community to learn about the opportunity to garden in a community setting.
“Jardin des Amis” is located at 2201 W. Ash St. and is behind the state Department of Motor Vehicles office.
For more information, call Call Patricia Brown, interim garden coordinator, at 337-550-1385 or on Facebook at Eunice Community Garden.

Saturday program at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center
Saturday programs at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center, 250 W. Park Ave., Eunice, are the Explore & Restore craft workshop for kids, from 10 a.m. to noon; Cajun Conversations meets 1 to 2:30 p.m. to learn and practice conversational Cajun French; Music and dancing kicks off at 2:45 p.m. and ends with the cooking demonstration and sampling at 4 p.m. Admission to the center and programs is free.
For more information, call 337-457-8499.

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.

Mother’s Day cake sale today
There will be a Mother’s Day cake sale at St. Thomas More Catholic Church following Masses at  8 a.m. and 10 a.m. today.
This fundraiser, sponsored by the Catholic daughters, there will be baked goods of many varieties. will be selling baked goods of many varieties.
This fundraiser provides monetary benefits for the charitable works of the organization.  
Information: call Regent Angela Huckaby at 457–7130.

Smart Drivers course set for May 12
There will be a Smart Drivers Course offered on May 12 from noon until 4 p.m.  at the State Farm Office of Kendall Fontenot.
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.
Class size is limited.
Information: call to register with Pam at 546-6501.

Prayer Walkscheduled May 12
There will be a “Care For Our Community Prayer Walk” on Thursday, May 12 at 6 p.m. at Eunice City Hall.
The purpose of the event is to pray for our community and raise the level of care for it. The event is sponsored by Pastor Jermaine Tezeno and the Chosen Generation Young Adult Ministry of The Greater True Light Baptist Church of Eunice.
The public is invited.

Make & Take craft at library set June 3
Make and take craft at the Eunice Public Library on June 3.
Activities are from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
 *Bring your own cap and choose from a variety of different stickers and gems to create your own unique design. (Caps will not be provided)
*Decorate a birdhouse made from a water or clean milk gallon jug. (All materials will be provided)
 
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.