News notes

Free recreational fishing set June 11-12
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Free Recreational Fishing Days will be held June 11-12. Both Louisiana residents and non-residents will be allowed to fish without a license on any of the state’s public waters during that weekend.
Anglers are allowed to fish on all public bodies of waters without a license, but all fishing regulations still apply.

FBC Chataignier host Gospel Music Concert on June 12
The First Baptist Church in Chataignier will host a Gospel Music Concert June 12 at 10 a.m. featuring Patti LeJeune, Brian Courville, and Steven Simon.
The public is invited.

Golf lessons for Youth set June 20
Eunice Country Club will offer free golf lessons for girls and boys ages 8-14 on three dates, Monday, June 20, Monday, June 27, and July 11.
Due to limitations of space and equipment, only the first 30 applicants will be accepted.
For reservations, call 457-5173, provide your name, age, and a call back phone number. The applicant must have his or her own transportation to the city golf course in Eunice.

LDWF accepts applications
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will accept applications through June 20 for waterfowl group hunts for up to 12 hunters per group at White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area  
For more information, visit www.wlf.louisiana.gov/refuge/lottery-applications.

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.

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.