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.

Eunice Elem. host book fair Wednesday
Eunice Elementary will host a Scholastic Book Fair and Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Night for parents and students from 5 until 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Families are asked to help with the STEM activities by donating any of the following items: hard Lifesavers, non bendable pastic straws, coffee stir, Popsicle sticks, scotch tape, Gummy worms, Gummy Lifesavers, clear plastic cups, miniature mashmallows, toothpicks, paper plates, balloons and vinegar.

Fish Fry dinners at St. Mathilda
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.

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 at 10 a.m. Satuday.
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.

FBC Chataignier presents Musical
The church choir of First Baptist Church in Chataignier will present an Easter Musical “The Mercy Tree” on March 27 at 10 a.m.
The public is invited to attend.

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.
Information: contact any EHS baseball coach. Cost is $50, which includes the price of a camp T-shirt.
Pre-registration deadline is March 20.

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

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, beginning at 2 p.m.
Coffee will be served. Feel free to invite a friend.
This event is free.

OLLI at LSU Eunicehost 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.