News notes

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.

ABC Wild Game dinner set Tuesday
The Aadian Baptist Center will hold its seventh annual Wild Game Dinner Tuesday on the ABC campus near Richard.
Booths related to outdoor sports and cooking demonstrations will be available beginning at 5 p.m. At 7 p.m. the program will feature Jeff Willis, head coach of the LSUE baseball team.
Music will be provided by Randy Young of Eunice.
Door prizes will be awarded and the grand prize giveaways are a side-by-side ATV and a Browning shotgun.
Tickets are $15 and can be obtained from the ABC office at 1202 Academy Drive, Eunice.
Information: call 337-457-9047.

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.

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. Lawrence Church Day set Oct. 8, 9
St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Mowata will have Church Family Day, Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m., and Oct. 9, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
On Saturday, Oct. 8 there will be a Softball Tournament, burgers and drinks.
On Sunday, Oct. 9, there will be Softball Tournament, children’s games, an Auction at noon, Bingo, and food and drinks. There will also have live Zydeco entertainment from 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.
The public is invited.

CDA 208 public Prayer Rally Oct. 15
Court Eunice 208 Catholic Daughters of the Americas will have an annual Public Prayer Rally for our country.
America needs Fatima prayer service will take place on Oct. 15 in the prayer garden of Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 310 W. Vine Street.
This event will be held regardless of weather. The public is invited and asked to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. the A Rosary will begin at 12 noon, on this day, in every United states time zone, to honor Our Blessed Mother and ask for her protection and intercessory prayers for America.
For those who cannot physically join the event are asked to pray during this time. At noon, A Rosary will be simultaneously prayed at Sweetridge Apartments at 1500 West Maple Avenue in front of their office.

K of C Council 1745 BBQ sale set Oct. 16
The Knights of Columbus will have a Barbecue Pork Steak dinner fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 16 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Pickup is at the K.C. Hall.
Tickets are $9 per plate and are made available from any Knights of Columbus member and also at Bertrand’s Printing & Office Supply at 115 S. Second St.

Male Chorus Musical scheduled Oct. 15
The Greater True Light Baptist Church in Eunice will have its 15th year annual Male Chorus Musical on Saturday, Oct. 15 beginning at 6 p.m., and on Sunday, Oct. 16 during 8:30 a.m. service the church will have annual Men’s Day Service with Pastor Caleb Semien of Word Ministries as a guest speaker.
The public is invited.
Information: 457-2679.

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.