Wed - Jul 01
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Health Information Center Offers Relief from Summer Boredom
July 1 – July 31, 2009
Are your children already bored this summer? How about entertainment that’s educational and FREE! The Health Information Center has children’s coloring books, activity books and videotapes that present health information in ways children can understand and enjoy.
New activity books for children are available on nutrition, “Know What? We Eat Right!” (ages 6-8)”; “Who Knew? The Eat Healthy Be Fit Issue” (ages 9-11); “What’s Up With Good Nutrition” (ages 12-14) and hygiene, “Know What? We Wash Our Hands!”; “Who Knew? The Good Hygiene Issue”. Other coloring books and information activity books are available on subjects, such as: alcohol, anger, bullying, dental health, drugs, first aid for emergencies, fire safety, fitness, good touch/bad touch, internet safety, peer pressure, self esteem, smoking and stress.
Videotapes/dvds are also available for viewing in the private viewing rooms, at the Center, located at 4630 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Suite 100, Monday - Friday from 9 am - 5 pm.
To request these free coloring books and activity books, call the Health Information Center at (337) 988-1816 or log on to our new website: www.womansfoundation.com.
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Sat - Jul 04
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Celtic Circuit
Celtic Circuit, the Celtic Culture and Performance Series, is proud to announce their second event.
The second show in the series falls on Saturday, July 4th. The evening will begin with a Bodhran (Irish drum) workshop by Jared Savoy and Steven Barney. The Bodhran, a frame drum, is a relative newcomer to the traditional Celtic music scene but has become increasingly popular in all forms of Celtic music.
Next we will have a solo bagpipe set by piper Michael Barney. Michael began his lifelong study of the bagpipes at the age of eight with the Great Highland Bagpipes (Scottish). About six years ago he decided to take up the Uilleann (Irish) pipes, because, with it's two octave range he would be able to play traditional Cajun tunes. He is currently working on purchasing a set of pipes from northern France called a Veuze.
For the main event of the evening we are very pleased to welcome Baton Rouge based Scottish folk band Smithfield Fair. 2009 will mark the band's 20th year together and will see the release of their 12th album. Veterans of the stage, their previous shows read like a list of every Celtic and Folk festival in America. They will play some of their favorite songs as well as a few from their upcoming album. www.smithfieldfair.com
The show will end with an open Celtic Jam Session featuring some of the performers of the evening as well as members of the "Lafayette Celtic Jam"
Event #2 Schedule:
5:00 - 6:00 pm: Bodhran (Irish drum) Workshop
6:00 - 7:00: Bagpipe solo by Michael Barney
7:00 - 8:00: Scottish Folk band Smithfield Fair.
8:00 - on: Open Celtic Jam Session
Event Information:
Web Site: www.CelticCircuit.com (site recently updated)
When: Saturday, July 4th (first Saturday of every month)
Where: NuNu’s/Town Market - 1013 Neblet St., Arnaudville, Louisiana
Admission:
Adults: $5, Kids 12 and under: FREE
Sponsored by: Frederick l'Ecole des Arts & Town Market
Media Contact and Project Director:
Steven Barney: FaroucheBand@yahoo.com
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Sat - Jul 04
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Veterans Upward Bound
The purpose of Veterans Upward Bound is to provide academic and support services to eligble veterans. These services will be provided to assist veterans in reaching their academic goals. For moe information or to apply, call 482-5818, 482-5819, or 482-5820. |
Sat - Jul 04
6:00 PM |
Acadiana Symphony's "Red, White & Boom" Concert
Join the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra on Friday; July 4, 2009 for a FREE Concert in downtown Lafayette’s Parc International. Family activities such as the children’s decorated wagon parade are among crowd pleasers. Enjoy America’s birthday with great music, breath-taking fireworks, food and family fun for adults and children alike.
This magnificent event is slated at the official “kick-off” of the 25th Anniversary of the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra. Gates open at 6 pm. Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys take the stage at 7:15 pm followed by another spectacular concert by the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra. Bring your lawn chairs and the entire family as you celebrate “Red, White and Boom!”
337.232.4277 |
Mon - Jul 06
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CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TRAINING PROGRAM
The Louisiana Technical College, Lafayette Campus is offering a tuition-free Call Center/Customer Service Representative program through the Rapid Response Training grant. This 180 hour, non-credit program will be offered on Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Classes will start on July 6, 2009, and end on August 14, 2009. Space is available for 15 participants interested in preparing for a career as a call center/customer service representative. There is no charge for tuition for this program; however, participants are responsible for all books, supplies, and testing fees. A high school diploma or GED is required to enroll in this program. Participants who score at least a 3.0 on the WorkKeys Assessment will be accepted into this program on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants can schedule the WorkKeys Assessment at the Lafayette Business and Career Solutions Center located at 706 East Vermilion, Lafayette, LA or by calling (337) 262-5601.
The Call Center/Customer Service Representative program is designed for individuals wishing to pursue careers as customer service representatives. Upon completion of the program students will be equipped for entry level jobs in call centers or where customer service is a primary requirement of employment. Positions as Call Center/Customer Service Representatives offer competitive wages, excellent benefits, and a professional work environment. Upon successful completion of the program, completers have the opportunity to take the National Retail Foundation’s Customer Service Certification examination to obtain a National Professional Certification in Customer Service.
Individuals interested in enrolling in this program should call (337) 262-5962, Ext. 147 or visit the Lafayette Campus to fill out an application.
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Tue - Jul 07--Wed - Jul 08
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Get Excited About Science at the Vermilion Parish Library!
Would you like to be a human gyroscope, cool off with liquid nitrogen, get your hands on slime, and get excited about science with Steve Belliveau? You need to be at the Vermilion Parish Library July 7 -8 for “Getting Excited About Science!” This energizing presentation brings science fun and education alive with music, audience participation, humor and much more.
“Getting Excited About Science”with Steve Belliveau is scheduled for Tuesday, July 7, 10 AM at the Kaplan branch of the Vermilion parish library, and at 2 PM at the Maurice branch. The show will come to the Abbeville branch Wednesday, july 8 at 10 AM, and to the Erath branch July 8 at 2 PM. These programs are free and open to the public, but space is limited and registration is required. For more information about these or other presentations of the Vermilion Parish Summer Program, call 893-2655.
Steve Belliveau’s “Getting Excited About Science” and the Vermilion Parish Library’s Summer Program are supported by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council as administered by the Acadiana Arts Council.
About Vermilion Parish Library
Since 1942, the Vermilion Parish Library has brought the joy of reading to the residents of Vermilion Parish in South Louisiana. With six branches throughout the parish, the library offers a wide variety of services and facilities for everyone from toddlers to senior citizens. The library’s book collection numbers more than 60,000, plus over 2,000 current magazine and newspaper subscriptions. In addition to traditional reading materials, the library features a large selection of books on cassette, videos, DVD’s, books on CD and its newest addition; books on MP3. The library also serves its communities with copy services, faxing, free wireless Internet, VCR and DVD players and meeting rooms for groups large and small, accessible during and after hours.
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Tue - Jul 07
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Mike Anderson
Mike Anderson, outstanding mountain dulcimer player and one of the very
best storytellers will perform for the St. Martinville Library on Tues
July 7 @ 10:00 am, the Breaux Bridge Library on Wed July 8 @ 10:00 am,
and the Cecilia Library on Thurs July 9 @ 2:00 pm. Listen and enjoy !
Supported by a grant from the La Division of the Arts, Office of
Cultural Development, Dept of Culture,Recreation & Tourism i cooperation
with the La Stae Arts Council as administered by the Acadiana Arts Council.
Visit our website for more info. www.stmartin.lib.la.us
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Tue - Jul 07
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UL Lafayette Academic Enrichment Program
The Center for Gifted Education at UL Lafayette will once again have the Academic Enrichment Program (grades K – 8) and the Summer Scholars Residential Program (grades 7 – 8). If you are looking for something your children can do this summer, you will find it at UL Lafayette! The Academic Enrichment Program brochure, with the complete list of classes being offered, will be online April 7. Access our website for detailed information concerning both summer programs:
www.coe.louisiana.edu/centers/gifted.html or call the office 337-482-6701.
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Tue - Jul 07
5:30 PM-8:00 PM |
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets the first Tuesday of every month. The meetings are held at Saint Barnabas Episcopal Church, located at 400 Camellia Blvd in Lafayette, from 5:30 to 8:00pm. For more information call 264-1912. |
Tue - Jul 07
6:30 PM-8:30 PM |
Suicide Support Group
The suicide support group meets from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM second and fourth Tuesdays at St Edmonds Catholic Church. 4131 W. Congress St..Free information and good listeners. Phone 261-5578 |
Tue - Jul 07
7:00 PM-8:00 PM |
National Stuttering Association Meeting
CHILDREN’s group and TEENS’ group will meet from 6-7pm. FAMILY members and speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are welcome to attend. SLPs accompanied by a youth fluency client will receive helpful stuttering materials. The ADULTS’ group will meet from 7-8 PM. Meetings are held at our new facility at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Library in Room 215. Meetings are FREE of charge. Come check it out!! Contact Mitch Trichon at stuttering@louisiana.edu or 337-412-6201. Also check out our website:www.stutteringlouisiana.com |
Thu - Jul 09--Fri - Jul 10
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Sounds Like Summer
The Eunice Community Concert Band and Choir will present its summer production, Sounds Like Summer, on Thursday and Friday, July 9 & 10, 2009. Both performances will begin at 7:00p.m. at First Baptist Church, corner of Third Street & Park Avenue. Tickets are now on sale and available by calling 457-1776 or at the door ($5 adults and $2 children under 12). www.ECCBC.org
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Thu - Jul 09
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Sex: Truth & Consequences Classes
Woman’s Foundation, Inc. has announced new dates for their “Sex: Truth & Consequences” classes.
“Sex: Truth & Consequences” - A Class for Older Teens (separate classes for girls and guys only, ages 15-18), content includes male and female anatomy and physiology, sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS, and how to make healthy choices. Boys’ class: Thursday, July 9. Girls’ class: Wednesday, July 15.
Programs are presented in the Woman’s Foundation Classroom, at 4630 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Building A, from 6:00 – 8:00pm. Cost is $15. Pre-registration is required; call (337) 988-1816.
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Thu - Jul 09
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"Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory"
Opelousas Little Theatre is proud to present "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" opening July 9 and running the last 3 weekends of July. Hosting a cast of 35+, Willy Wonka promises a summertime production of fun, fantasy and chocolate candy! Ashley Nicole Brown and Dana Reed, directors of this production are estatic with the way it is coming along. Ashley notes that the cast singing on their own was a bit rough at first, but with the wonderful accompaniment of Eugenia Haygood, their beautiful sounds, mischievious pranks and Oompa Loompa style performances are definitly not to be missed. Brown also is excited about the transformation of the Opelousas Little Theatre stage as pure imagination is being brought in the delectible, colorful and bright ideas of the Chocolate River, Fizzy Lifting Room, and the Wonkavator that brings the stage to new heights, literally!! Tickets are on sale now for you to see Cody Sibley, Josh Castille, Ed Dubuisson, Aaron Meche, Cindy Pitre, Eugene Dupre, Natalie Lacombe, Lindsey Billeaudeau, Brianna Cole, Taylor Reed, Charlie Roy, Susie Doucet, Tony Vidrine, Sonja Langlois, Emily St. Andre, Dana Reed, Meghan Christie, Derrick Briley and a host of Oompa Loompas in a wonderful world of pure imagination. Tickets can be purchased at Sebastien Dupre Jewellers, 337-948-4367. Show dates run July 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25 at 7pm and July 12 & 19 at 2pm matinees. |
Thu - Jul 09
2:00 PM-4:00 PM |
FREE Disaster Planning Assistance Seminar
Please join us for a FREE Disaster Planning Assistance Seminar for your business, brought to you by ECGC Women’s Business Center and HR Nuts & Bolts.
GET READY TODAY! Help is here to prepare you and your business for the 2009 Hurricane Season. Please join us for a 2 hour free seminar that will help prepare your business for any unexpected disaster.
ECGC Women’s Business Center
And
HR Nuts & Bolts
Chamber of Commerce
107 Oak Street
Rayne, LA
Thursday July 9, 2009
2pm to 4pm
Materials provided
Please RSVP by calling
Women’s Business Center
337-889-0211
Or
judy.leblanc@ecgcwbc.com
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Fri - Jul 10
12:00 PM |
“Connections Luncheon – Lafayette Community Health Care Clinic”
Come join us for an informative presentation given by Sharon Landry, Director of Volunteer Services at the Lafayette Community Health Care Clinic, who will be speaking about the services that they provide at their clinic.
The meeting will take place on Friday, July 10, 2009 at 12:00 noon at Buffet City on Ambassador Caffery, next to Walmart. Networking begins at 11:30 a.m.
Connections is a networking organization dedicated to the professional, educational and personal support of career-oriented women. For reservations, call 236-8252 by 12:00 noon on Thursday, July 9, 2009.
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Sat - Jul 11
10:00 AM-12:00 PM |
Acadiana Lupus Support Group
The Acadiana Lupus Support Group meets the second Saturday of every month. The meeting are held at Goodwill's Corp. Office 2435 West Congress Street. For further information please call Debra 334-4375 or Bea 942-6939 |
Sun - Jul 12
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Ms. Frog Festival Queen's Pageant
Ms. Frog Festival Queen's Pageant
July 12, 2009 at 3:00 Our Website is www.RayneFrogRoyalty.com for more info email frogqueensdirector@cox.net |
Mon - Jul 13--Tue - Jul 14
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Steve Belliveau
A science show that everyone cannot only see but understand and enjoy.
Steve will inspire students to get involved in science using dramatic
demonstration, easy to see equipment, humor, music and audience
participation. Presented at the St. Martinville Library Branch Mon July
13 @ 10:00 am, Breaux Bridge Library Mon July 13 @ 2:00 pm, Cecilia
Library Tues July 14 @ 11:00 am and the Parks Library Tues July 14 @
2:00 pm. Supported by a grant from the La Division of the Arts, Office
of Cultural Development,Dept of Culture, REcreation & Tourism in
cooperation with the La State Arts Council as administered by the
Acadiana Arts Council. Visit us online for more info. www.stmartin.lib.la.us
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Mon - Jul 13
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Free Computer Classes at Lafayette Public Library
The South Regional Library is offering free computer classes during the month of July, beginning July 13th. Electronic Resources Librarian Martin Cooperson will offer free afternoon and evening classes. Each class will meet twice a week with each meeting lasting for two hours. Patrons will meet in the new technology classroom, containing 14 workstations equipped with Microsoft Office Suite and a data projector and screen for easier viewing of instruction.
Classes offered include Basic Computing, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel. Registration begins July 7th. Patrons may register in person beginning at 9:00 AM or by phone after 11:00 AM. Space is limited and registration is required. For details, call the South Regional Library at 981-1028.
The South Regional Library is located at 6101 Johnston Street.
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Mon - Jul 13--Fri - Jul 17
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MUSIC DAY CAMP
MUSIC DAY CAMP - 2009
Emmanuel Baptist Church
July 13 - 17, 2009
Camp: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Camp Performances: Friday, July 17, 1:00 & 7:00 p.m.
For Students completing 1st Grade - 8th Grade
Registration Dates: May 1 – June 26
Registration Fee: $30.00 includes T-shirt & snacks
TRYOUTS for Speaking and Singing Parts:
June 17- June 26th
Call Celeste Davis (233-5176)
For tryout appointment times
For more information, call Emmanuel Baptist, 984-4077
Remember, registration deadline, noon, June 26, 2009
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Tue - Jul 14
7:30 AM-9:00 AM |
Annual “Breakfast of Champions”
St. Landry-Evangeline United Way will be hosting its annual breakfast honoring volunteers and donors on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at Opelousas General Health System (OGHS) at 539 E. Prudhomme Lane 3rd Floor Auditorium from 7:30 a.m. till 9:00 a.m. United Way donors, partner agencies, their constituents and volunteers are invited to attend.
“This is a very special event because it provides St. Landry-Evangeline United Way an opportunity to acknowledge the work of hundreds of volunteers and staff for the services they provide to our community, and the hundreds of donors who make their work possible”, states Ginger LeCompte, Director of Community Resources.
Highlighting the event will be testimonials given by individuals who have benefited from some of the programs that are funded through United Way. Executive Director, Cathy Duplechin stated, “ ‘Live United’ is the theme carried throughout our entire organization. It takes donors, volunteers, advocates and everyday citizens working together to improve lives. Our annual breakfast will focus on how we all live united for the betterment of our communities.”
St. Landry-Evangeline United Way provides financial support and advocacy to the communities of St. Landry and Evangeline parishes by providing vital funding support for community impact initiatives in the areas of health, education, disaster relief, and financial stability. For more information, call 337-942-7815.
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Wed - Jul 15
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Downtown Book of the Month Club Meets at Lafayette Public Library
On the third Wednesday of each month, participants in the Lafayette Public Library's newly formed Downtown Book of the Month Club will read and discuss the books selected by The Times of Acadiana Book as their book of the month.
You're invited to meet with other readers on Wednesday, January 16th and again on Wednesday, February 20th to discuss Happier by Tal Ben-Shahar. The group will meet on the second floor of the library at 301 W. Congress Street. For details, call (337) 261-5787.
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Wed - Jul 15
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Dana Reed’s Summer Theatre Camp
Dana Reed’s Summer Theatre Camp is back again this year and our OLT campers will produce the hit production “Charlotte’s Web”. Unlike the OLT season show, which is a musical, this production will only use the campers to produce, act and work the non-musical show of “Charlotte’s Web”. Campers ages range from 7 – 17 and will start camp Wednesday, May 16th at 6pm and Saturday, May 19th from 10am – 12noon. Our regular camp schedule starting June 4 & 7, will be Mondays and Thursdays 1pm – 5pm at the Opelousas Little Theatre. The production will be held August 2, 3, 4 at 7pm and August 5th as a 2pm matinee. FMI call 351-2591 |
Wed - Jul 15
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Sex: Truth & Consequences Classes
Woman’s Foundation, Inc. has announced new dates for their “Sex: Truth & Consequences” classes.
“Sex: Truth & Consequences” - A Class for Older Teens (separate classes for girls and guys only, ages 15-18), content includes male and female anatomy and physiology, sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS, and how to make healthy choices. Girls’ class: Wednesday, July 15.
Programs are presented in the Woman’s Foundation Classroom, at 4630 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Building A, from 6:00 – 8:00pm. Cost is $15. Pre-registration is required; call (337) 988-1816.
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Wed - Jul 15
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FREE Disaster Planning Assistance Seminar
Please join us for a FREE Disaster Planning Assistance Seminar for your business, brought to you by ECGC Women’s Business Center and HR Nuts & Bolts.
GET READY TODAY! Help is here to prepare you and your business for the 2009 Hurricane Season. Please join us for a 2 hour free seminar that will help prepare your business for any unexpected disaster.
ECGC Women’s Business Center
And
HR Nuts & Bolts
Vermilion Parish Abbeville Library
Thursday July 15, 2009
2pm to 4pm
Materials provided
Please RSVP by calling
Women’s Business Center
337-889-0211
Or
judy.leblanc@ecgcwbc.com
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Wed - Jul 15
2:00 PM-4:00 PM |
FREE Disaster Planning Assistance Seminar
Please join us for a FREE Disaster Planning Assistance Seminar for your business, brought to you by ECGC Women’s Business Center and HR Nuts & Bolts.
GET READY TODAY! Help is here to prepare you and your business for the 2009 Hurricane Season. Please join us for a 2 hour free seminar that will help prepare your business for any unexpected disaster.
ECGC Women’s Business Center
And
HR Nuts & Bolts
Vermilion Parish Abbeville Library
Thursday July 15, 2009
2pm to 4pm
Materials provided
Please RSVP by calling
Women’s Business Center
337-889-0211
Or
judy.leblanc@ecgcwbc.com
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Mon - Jul 20
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Mickey Hebert Junior Golf Classic
The Acadiana Golf Society (AGS) will be hosting it's 31st annual
children's golf event - MICKEY HEBERT JUNIOR GOLF CLASSIC - on
Monday, JULY 20, 2009. This event is open to all kids ages 7 - 17.
This event will be held at Hebert Municipal Golf Course on Mudd
Avenue with on-site registration starting at 7:30 am. This event is
FREE of charge. The only requirement is that each child MUST have their
own clubs. Each participant will be gven a collared golf shirt, a
visor and other items. A Buffet Breakfast will be served; as well
as, Lunch, Snacks, Soft Drinks & water. The Awards Ceremony will be
held at
approximately 12:00 noon. Prizes will be given to winners in each
age group. Door Prizes will also be given at the ceremony.
Registration forms are available at Hebert Municipal & The Wetlands
Golf Course.
The quickest way to enter is to CALL 255-4013 |
Mon - Jul 20
5:30 PM-6:30 PM |
Free grief support group
A free grief support group will be held on the third Monday of every month at
Episcopal Church of Ascension,
1030 Johnston Street, Lafayette, La
“ Henry Room”.
These meetings are held from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30pm.
This grief support group is open to anyone grieving the loss of a loved one.
For more information contact St. Theresa’s Hospice at 232-0262
No reservation is required.
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Mon - Jul 20
6:30 PM |
PROSTATE CANCER SURVIVOR GROUP
MAN TO MAN:A PROSTATE CANCER
SURVIVOR GROUP
OUR LADY OF LOURDES
Third Monday of each month
Room 108
6:30 PM
For more information on
becoming part of this group or for information on prostate cancer
Email jwillie6@cox.net or
call Richard Wild at (337) 984-0374 or 981-9401 |
Tue - Jul 21
10:30 AM |
BOOK BUSTERS
Read anything good lately? Looking for a good book? If so, join the St. Martin Parish Library's adult book group BOOK BUSTERS! BOOK BUSTERS meet every third Tuesday of the month, except for December, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Breaux Bridge Branch of the St. Martin Parish Library, 102 Courthouse St. . For more information call 337-332-2733. |
Tue - Jul 21
2:00 PM-4:00 PM |
FREE Disaster Planning Assistance Seminar
Please join us for a FREE Disaster Planning Assistance Seminar for your business, brought to you by ECGC Women’s Business Center and HR Nuts & Bolts.
GET READY TODAY! Help is here to prepare you and your business for the 2009 Hurricane Season. Please join us for a 2 hour free seminar that will help prepare your business for any unexpected disaster.
ECGC Women’s Business Center
And
HR Nuts & Bolts
111 West Main Street
Chamber of Commerce Conference Room
New Iberia LA
Tuesday July 21, 2009
2pm to 4pm
Materials provided
Please RSVP by calling
Women’s Business Center
337-889-0211
Or
judy.leblanc@ecgcwbc.com
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Fri - Jul 24--Wed - Jul 29
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AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL
AMERICAN LEGION POST 15
CROWLEY, LOUISIANA AND
THE CITY OF CROWLEY
ARE HOSTING THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
OF
AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL
TOURNAMENT
JULY 24TH THRU 29TH
AT
HISTORIC MILLER STADIUM
Tournament Champion will Advance
to Enid, OK and Play in The Mid-South Regional
With That Winner Advancing
To the American Legion Baseball
World Series in Fargo, N.D.
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Sun - Jul 26
6:00 PM-7:00 PM |
Acadiana Gamblers Anonymous Meeting
Every Tuesday From 6 PM - 7 PM
Asbury United Methodist Church
Room 1
101 Live Oak Blvd.
Lafayette, LA 70503
For More Information Call: 337-278-4137 |
Mon - Jul 27
11:00 AM-12:00 PM |
Summer Literacy Program
Lafayette Parish School System Parent Resource Center and VITA(Volunteer Instructors Teaching Adults) have partnered together in promoting family literacy. We are offering Family Summer Literacy Workshops. The workshops are design to provide an opportunity for parents to introduce reading and discussion of books into their home as a way to help both themselves and their children. Parents who have children who are beginning to read (ages 4-8 years old) are encourage to attend.
Parents who participate will receive the designated weekly children’s book(mentioned below) to add to their child’s book collection. Each session will last for an hour and parents have a choice of attending either the 9-10 a.m. session, 11-12:00 p.m or the 5-6:00 p.m session. Call 521-7180 to reserve your seat!
Weekly Sessions
June 30 & July 2nd
Children’s Book: “A Chair for My Mother” by Vera B. Williams
July 14th & 16th
Children’s Book: “The Little Red Hen”
July 21st & 23rd
Children’s Book: “Surprises” by Lee Bennett Hopkins
July 28th & July 30th
Children’s Book: “How My Parent Learned to Eat” by Ina R. Friedman
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Tue - Jul 28
7:00 PM |
Irritable Bowel Disease Support Group
The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America holds a Irritable Bowel Disease Support Group meeting the fourth Tuesday of every month, at 7:00pm. The meetings are held Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, room 109. The hospital is located at 411 Saint Landry in Lafayette. For more information call 230-4434. |
Thu - Jul 30--Fri - Jul 31
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Camp BraveHearts
Hospice of Acadiana’s annual summer event Camp Brave Hearts will be held on July 30-31 from 9am-3pm. Any child age 7-11 who has experienced the loss of a loved one is encouraged to attend. The cost of the camp is $15, which includes lunch, snack, and art supplies.
Campers will participate in activities such as swimming, rock rituals, art, letter writing, balloon ritual, making a memory box, and a Native American ritual. Spaces are limited so please sign up early by contacting Hospice of Acadiana at (337) 237-1332 ext. 3765.
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Thu - Jul 30--Sun - Aug 02
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“Fishing For Memories” FISHING RODEO
Fishing for Memories benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association,
will be held at the Abbeville Harbor and Terminal Public Boat Launch
in Intracoastal City beginning from Thursday, July 30th through Sunday, August 2nd Compete in 12 categories of inshore and off shore categories for over $12,000 in cash prizes. Children compete in 4 categories for Louisiana Lifetime Fishing Licenses and trophies. Registration is $30 per person and $20 per child (12 under). Food and beverages will be available through out the event. On Saturday, August 2nd, Family activities begin at 3pm with face painting, fish printing, fun jumps and more. GTO Party Band takes stage at 7:30 Saturday evening. For rules, schedule updates, ticket locations or to make a donation online, visit www.alz.org/louisiana or call Lance Broussard at 337-652-7599.
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Thu - Jul 30
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THE MURDER ROOM
SAS PRODUCTIONS AND CITE DES ARTS PROUDLY PRESENT "THE MURDER ROOM" BY JACK SHARKEY.
DATES JULY 30TH - AUGUST 15TH. THURSDAYS THRU SATURDAY.
TIME 7:30 P.M.
PLACE CITE DES ARTS
TICKETS $15
STARRING SANDRA LABORDE BROUSSARD AND SHANE GUILBEAU
For more info call 291 1122 |
Fri - Jul 31--Sun - Aug 02
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ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE
ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE:
Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center
1202 Third Street
Alexandria, LA 71301
Friday, July 31st at 7PM
Saturday, August 1st at 7PM
Sunday, August 2nd at 2:30PM
Tickets $12 or $10 for groups of 10 or more
Reservations or charge by phone:
(318) 48-STAGE
or purchase online at:
www.lagniappetheatre.com
Always..Patsy Cline is based on a true story about Cline's friendship with a
fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas
honky-tonk in 1961, and continued a correspondence with Cline until her
death. This musical play, complete with down home country humor, true
emotion, and even some audience participation includes many of Patsy's
unforgettable hits such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams, and
Walking After Midnight. 27 songs in all. The show's title was inspired by
Cline's letters to Seger which were consistently signed Love ALWAYS, Patsy
Cline.
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