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Delcambre Seafood and Farmers Market

It is market time again! The Delcambre Seafood and Farmers Market at Bayou Carlin Cove 9 to 1 p.m. Bring the kids for pictures with the Easter Bunny. ...Read more

It is market time again! The Delcambre Seafood and Farmers Market at Bayou Carlin Cove 9 to 1 p.m. Bring the kids for pictures with the Easter Bunny.

 
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Relay for Life Vermilion Parish

Relay for Life of Vermilion Parish is celebrating the 20th Anniversary, April 6, 2019 at Magdalen Square in Abbeville from 6 p.m. to midnight with great food, fun and entertainment. ...Read more

Relay for Life of Vermilion Parish is celebrating the 20th Anniversary, April 6, 2019 at Magdalen Square in Abbeville from 6 p.m. to midnight with great food, fun and entertainment.

 
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Walk for Hope 2019

Walk For Hope is an annual family-oriented fundraiser to support people with autism and their families while improving autism awareness. All funds raised from this event stay in our community and ...Read more

Walk For Hope is an annual family-oriented fundraiser to support people with autism and their families while improving autism awareness. All funds raised from this event stay in our community and support Autism Society Acadiana’s programs & resources. These include:

*Stipends for families to attend autism-related seminars/conferences

*Mini-grants for teachers and professionals who work with students with autism

*Local conferences/workshops/training on autism topics

*Family-friendly events throughout the year

*Lending library & other autism-related resources

*And much more!

 

 
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Bright Lights Awards

Since 1985, the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH) has honored Louisianans who have made outstanding contributions to the study and understanding of the humanities. This year, two ...Read more

Since 1985, the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH) has honored Louisianans who have made outstanding contributions to the study and understanding of the humanities. This year, two Lafayette-area natives—Darrell Bourque and Viola Fontenot (both from Church Point)—are among those being honored at the annual Bright Lights Awards Dinner. The event will be held on April 4 at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Student Union.

2019 Bright Lights Awards

The LEH’s annual Humanities Awards, also known as the Bright Lights Awards, are awarded in partnership with Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser.

The local award winners are:

  • Darrell Bourque, Humanist of the Year

    • Awarded for invaluable contributions to Louisiana’s cultural landscape
    • About Darrell Bourque

      • A poet and activist
      • Church Point native
      • Former Louisiana Poet Laureate
      • Longtime professor at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
      • Author of 12 books of poetry
      • Founding member of Narrative 4, an international storytelling exchange project
      • Will publish a book of sonnets about Henriette DeLille and a book of ghazals (a form of Arabic poetry) in 2019

    • A Cajun Girl’s Sharecropping Years by Viola Fontenot, Humanities Book of the Year

      • Awarded for book that best exemplifies scholarship on Louisiana topics or by Louisiana writers
      • About Viola Fontenot

        • Fontenot is a Church Point native
        • Started writing A Cajun Girl’s Sharecropping Years after taking a creative writing continuing education class in Lafayette
        • Published by University Press of Mississippi

Bright Lights Awards Dinner event

The annual Bright Lights Awards Dinner is a chance for the community to come together and celebrate the contributions of the state’s artists, authors, scholars, filmmakers, activists, and most ardent supporters of Louisiana’s cultural heritage. It is an upscale event that strikes a balance between being elegant and approachable while showcasing the vibrant personalities and achievements not just of those who are being honored, but those who join in the celebration. This year’s event will feature a silent auction, performances by local musicians, and even a mobile museum created by ULL graduate students.

  • Thursday, April 4, 2019
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette Student Union (620 McKinley St)
  • Run of Show:

    • Reception (6 p.m.)
    • Silent auction

      • Jewelry, works by notable Louisiana artists/photographers, travel packages, etc.

    • Dinner (7:30 p.m.)
    • Music provided by the Angelle Aces (a Cajun trio) and a jazz guitar duo
    • A mobile museum in a vintage Airstream trailer produced by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette History Department will be on display

 
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Crusin’ for Camp Bluebird

Join us for Cruisin’ for Camp Bluebird – A benefit for an adult cancer survivor camp. There will be fun for the whole family with music, auction, food and drinks. Saturday, March ...Read more

Join us for Cruisin' for Camp Bluebird - A benefit for an adult cancer survivor camp. There will be fun for the whole family with music, auction, food and drinks.

Saturday, March 30th

9am - 2pm (vehicle registration 8am - 11am)

Our Lady of Lourdes

*front parking lot

$30/vehicle 

 
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No Fear No Future

Over ten years ago, Junior League of Lafayette recognized an opportunity to educate youth on the risks and consequences of driving while impaired, and with the unwavering support of our community ...Read more

Over ten years ago, Junior League of Lafayette recognized an opportunity to educate youth on the risks and consequences of driving while impaired, and with the unwavering support of our community partners, NO FEAR NO FUTURE was born. To date, over 10,000 students have participated in this life-changing, two-day initiative which exposes high school juniors and seniors to the realities and consequences of driving while impaired.

 
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2nd Annual Pets for Disabled Veterans

The 2nd Annual M&A Labrador Kennels Pets for disabled Vets is happening Saturday, March 23rd at the Rayne Pavilion just off I-10.  This non-profit organization was formed to help veterans with ...Read more

The 2nd Annual M&A Labrador Kennels Pets for disabled Vets is happening Saturday, March 23rd at the Rayne Pavilion just off I-10.  This non-profit organization was formed to help veterans with disabilities live a happier life with the help of a companion animal.

 
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Rise Against Hunger

A hands-on impact on world hunger. The Crowley Rotary Club is teaming up with Rise Against Hunger. This meal packaging program is a volunteer-based initiative that coordinates the assembly line ...Read more

A hands-on impact on world hunger. The Crowley Rotary Club is teaming up with Rise Against Hunger. This meal packaging program is a volunteer-based initiative that coordinates the assembly line packaging of highly nutritious dehydrated meals comprised of rice, soy vegetables and 23 essential vitamins and minerals. The program was created to give dedicated individuals and organizations the opportunity to; participate in a hands on international hunger relief program.

Join us anytime between 9am to 1pm to help package over 10,000 meals for those less fortunate around the world. Kids over 12 are welcome also!

 
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Boudin Festival

April 5, 2019- April 7, 2019 Scott, LA Music, Food, Arts & Crafts, Carnival Rides, & Boudin! ...Read more

April 5, 2019- April 7, 2019 Scott, LA

Music, Food, Arts & Crafts, Carnival Rides, & Boudin!

 
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U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY AT WEST POINT

THE U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY AT WEST POINT THE PREEMINENT LEADER DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTION The U.S. Military Academy at West Point’s mission is “to educate, train, and inspire the Corps ...Read more

THE U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY AT WEST POINT

THE PREEMINENT LEADER DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTION

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The U.S. Military Academy at West Point's mission is "to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country and prepared for a career of professional excellence and service to the Nation as an officer in the United States Army."