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.

EHS seniors to sell BBQ hamburgers
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. Wednesday 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.

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 Wednesday.
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 Wednesday 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 registration is April 12
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.

Sixth year anniversary at St. Luke Baptist
The Saint Luke Baptist Church in Vidrine will celebrate its pastor, the Rev. Lloyd Antoine, and his wife, on their sixth-year anniversary Friday, April 15 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 17, at 1 p.m.
Friday evening’s guest speaker will be Dr. A.B. Lartigue of Unity Baptist Church of Lake Charles and Sunday’s speaker will be the Rev. Jeramaine Tezeno of Greater True Light Baptist Church in Eunice.
Information: 337-363-2549, 331-2370 or 337-459-1574.

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.