News notes

Free concert at LSUE
The LSUE Performing Arts concert at 6:30 p.m. Thursday will feature Kyle Huval and the Dixie Club Ramblers.
Huval is an LSUE graduate and teacher.
The concert series is free, but funded by recycling.
Recyclables can be dropped off at the St. Landry center on La. 13 North,, near Coburn’s. Tell recycling workers it for LSUE Performing Arts.

United Way needs shelving
St. Landry-Evangeline United Way Flood Distribution Center is transitioning to long term recovery and is in need of shelving.
The center is open from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 905 Hwy 749 (Airport Road, the old maintenance building for the parish) or call the United Way office at 337-942-7815.

Crawfish producer meeting set Tuesday
BASILE – Aquaculture experts from the LSU AgCenter will speak at a meeting for crawfish producers on Tuesday.
The session will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at Toups Crawfish, 3695 Basile-Eunice Highway, Basile.
AgCenter aquaculture specialist Greg Lutz will talk about the crawfish life history and provide an overview of the industry.
AgCenter researcher Ray McClain will talk about the effects of the recent flooding on water quality and forage management.
LSU AgCenter and Louisiana Sea Grant coastal resource agent Mark Shirley will cover pond management, harvesting practices and field observations of white spot disease and pesticide contamination.
For more information, contact Todd Fontenot at 337-580-3039 or jtfontenot@agcenter.lsu.edu, or Vince Deshotel at 337-831-1635 or vdeshotel@agcenter.lsu.edu.

OLLI French table won’t meet
The OLLI French Table will not meet on Friday.
On Oct. 28 There will be a discussion on how Halloween was celebrated in the past.
The events are free and the public is invited to the meetings at the LSUE Continuing Education Building.

United Way Halloween event
The St. Landry-Evangeline United Way will hold its sixth annual BOOgie Ball from 7 to 11 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Delta Grand Theatre, Opelosas.
Music will be by Lil Kenny and the Heartbreakers.
The event serves as one of St. Landry-Evangeline United Way’s major fundraisers.
United Way helps fund more than 20 agencies and programs in St. Landry and Evangeline parishes. United Way is also running a a distribution center for flood supplies.
Tickets are $40 a person and can be purchased from the United Way office at 311 W. Vine, online at www.uwsle.org or by calling the office at 337-942-7815.
Sponsorship opportunities are available.

EHS Bobcat Auction set for Oct. 25
It’s time for the annual Eunice High School Bobcat Auction, sponsored by the EHS Booster Club. The auction will be held Oct. 25 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Northwest Community Center.
It will be broadcast on 105-5 KEUN, streaming on ustream.com (search for “KEUN RADIO”), and audio will be live on Charter Cable channel 198.
Items may be viewed on Facebook (Eunice High Booster Club Auction 2016).
Auction viewers and participants are invited and welcomed to come to the event. There will be gumbo for sale and a cash bar available
To donate, help, or for more information, contact: Monica Joubert at 580-3617 or email jjmj.joubert@gmail.com.
All donations are due by Oct. 19 and may be dropped off at Wenner’s Flooring (201 North CC Duson Street).

EHS Class of 1966 searches for classmates
The Eunice High School class of 1966 is in search for several classmates.
Anyone with contact information on any of the following is asked to contact Vernon Mott at 337-789-0571 or vmott58@gmail.com
Classmates sought are: Kenneth Aguillard, Dolores Bertrand Stagg, Mike Bourgeois, Adam Broussard, Georgia Denham, Sue Doucet Debarge, Ferold Fontenot, Gary Fontenot, Leslie Fontenot, Mildred Francois, Lenny Frey, Patsy George Clement, Marion Guidry, John Lanthier, Butch Marcantel, Steve Martel and Gerald Prudhomme.

Community Carnival at River of Life set
River of Life Fellowship in Iota will host a Community Carnival on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 3 to 5 p.m.
The church is located at 119 Bulldog Lane, Iota.
Free Admission. The public is invited.
Information: 278-2206

Deacon’s annual set for fifth Sunday
The Greater Golden Light Baptist Church and Pastor Gregory Fontenot will host a Deacon’s annual set for the fifth Sunday of the month beginning at 9 a.m. All deacons are invited.

Wanted: Jail and Bail set Nov. 3
Wanted for committing the crime of being a dedicated supporter of Eunice Community Health Center “Jail And Bail” Thursday, Nov. 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Ruby’s Courtyard.
Contact ECHC for your nomination to be enlisted, 337-457-1205 or Fax 337-457-5523.
Mug shot will be provided.
All proceeds benefit the Eunice Community Health Center.

Rice Festival fiddle contest
The 80th International Rice Festival is seeking entrants for the annual Fiddle Contest.
The contest will take place at 8 a.m. Oct. 22 at the Cramer Equipment and Supply Sound Stage.
There are two divisions: Youth for ages 0-13 and adult for ages over 14. All contestants will be required to play a Cajun Waltz and a Two-Step.
Prizes will include $125 for first place, $75 for second place and $25 for third place
Applications may be obtained at the Rice Festival office located at 112 Hutchinson Ave. in Crowley or by downloading the application form at www.ricefestival.com
Contestants must be present by 7:30 a.m. Anyone arriving late will not be allowed to compete.

Eunice Manor plans Halloween Bash
The residents and staff of Eunice Manor invite the public to its first Halloween Bash from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31.
Treats will be available including hot chocolate and fresh-baked cookies.

Family Fun Day at Pilgrim Rest Oct. 29
There will be a “Family Fun Day” Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, located at 1154 Academy Road, next to Acadian Baptist Center.
Free admission. There will be music, games and food.

Community Garden open hour suspended
The Eunice Community Garden’s open hour on Tuesday has been suspended until milder weather arrives, Patricia Brown, interim garden coordinator, said.
Keep up with it on Facebook or contact the garden at 337-580-1385.

Changes in Farmers Market schedule
The Eunice Farmers’ Market will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays until the last Saturday before Thanksgiving, weather permitting.
A variety of home-made items and fresh produce will be available.
Information: call Sanford Wood at 457-0607 or the mayor’ office at 457-7389.

St. Joan of Arc bazaar Nov. 12
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Oberlin will have its 28th annual Bazaar Nov. 12 and Nov. 13.
The Bazaar will begin with a Gumbo cookoff on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. Among the activities on Saturday will be gumbo dinners, and bingo.
On Sunday, Nov. 13 there willbe BBQ chicken and pork lunches, silent auction, live auction, and live music.
Information, details: 337-639-4399 or 337-247-3336.

Junior Auxiliary Jingle Bell Run set
The third annual Junior Auxiliary of Eunice’s Jingle Bell Rock & Run 5K will be held on Thursday, Dec. 1 beginning at 6 p.m.
Pre-registration is Wednesday, Nov. 30 from 5- 7 p.m. and again prior to the race time. Early bird registration is $25, registration is $30 and late registration is $35.
Registration forms can be picked up at the Mayor’s office at city hall and at Gossip Boutique.