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Cooking for a Cause Anything Over Rice Cookoff

September 19, 2024 News

Join us for a day of cooking, fun, and a great community cause!!!We’ll have live music by Jamie Bergeron and the Kickin’ Cajuns & Matt Castille, local vendors, kids’ ...Read more

Join us for a day of cooking, fun, and a great community cause!!!
We'll have live music by Jamie Bergeron and the Kickin' Cajuns & Matt Castille, local vendors, kids' activities and plenty of delicious food. All proceeds will go towards supporting LARC.

 
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United in Health Breakfast

September 18, 2024 News

United in Health Breakfast October 16, 2024 | Le Pavillon at Parc Lafayette | 7:30 – 9:00 am United Way of Acadiana’s United in Health Breakfast is an important opportunity for our ...Read more

United in Health Breakfast

October 16, 2024 | Le Pavillon at Parc Lafayette | 7:30 – 9:00 am

United Way of Acadiana’s United in Health Breakfast is an important opportunity for our community to come together in recognition of the need for broad participation to improve public health outcomes and build a healthier Acadiana for all. 

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Bayou Vermilion Festival & Boat Parade

September 10, 2024 News

Let the good times flow during the Bayou Vermilion Boat Parade, Saturday, September 28. This annual celebration of the Bayou Vermilion begins at Vermilionville and continues downriver for about ten ...Read more

Let the good times flow during the Bayou Vermilion Boat Parade, Saturday, September 28. This annual celebration of the Bayou Vermilion begins at Vermilionville and continues downriver for about ten miles to Southside Park!

This year’s parade sets sail at 11:30 a.m. from Vermilionville with a celebratory toast by this year’s Grand Marshal, Jenee Dansdil, President of the Bayou Vermilion Preservation Association! The parade, serenaded by the New Natives Brass Band, proceeds 10.6 miles downriver to BVD’s Southside Park. If you prefer a shorter journey, you can join the parade beginning at Camellia Boulevard canoe and kayak launch and end at Southside Park, which is 5.0 miles. At the end of the

parade at Southside Park, the party begins! There’ll be food and beverages, beer from the Vermilionville Brewhouse, games and live music by Ask for Ashley. There will also be contests with prizes awarded for Best Costume, Best Decorated Vessel, and Best Decorated House.

Event schedule and registration information as well as vessel rental information can be found on our Facebook pages or on our website, BayouVermilionDistrict.org.

 
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2nd Annual Victory for Veterans Anything Over Rice Cook-off

September 9, 2024 News

The Table Salt Foundation will be coordinating The Victory Cook-off on October 19, 2024 at Cajun Harley Davidson from 10am-2pm and we promise it will be delicious! The Table Salt Foundation also ...Read more

The Table Salt Foundation will be coordinating The Victory Cook-off on October 19, 2024 at Cajun Harley Davidson from 10am-2pm and we promise it will be delicious!

The Table Salt Foundation also offers scholarships to Veterans and other vulnerable groups to get the help that they need in counseling or coaching, to attend Growth Challenge intensives and TKT's Life Coaching Program.

You are invited to pull up your chair at our Table!

 
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Foster the Love Louisiana Chili & Cornhole Competition

September 8, 2024 News

Join Foster the Love at Girard Park for a day full of talent and skill at our Chili Cook-Off & Cornhole Competition.  Louisiana loves a good time, and you are sure to have just that while ...Read more

Join Foster the Love at Girard Park for a day full of talent and skill at our Chili Cook-Off & Cornhole Competition.  Louisiana loves a good time, and you are sure to have just that while hanging out with family and friends, listening to good music, watching some intense competition, and filling your belly with some of the top chili around.  All proceeds from

this family friendly event provides resources for children in the Acadiana area foster care system.

 
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20th Acadiana DSAA Buddy Walk

September 7, 2024 News

2024 Buddy Walk® Registration is OPEN!!Register now: www.DSAABuddyWalk.comRegistration is $20.00 per person to walk and includes a t-shirt and access to all the food, fun and ...Read more

2024 Buddy Walk® Registration is OPEN!!
Register now: www.DSAABuddyWalk.com
Registration is $20.00 per person to walk and includes a t-shirt and access to all the food, fun and entertainment!
Pre-registration is open until noon October 16 , 2024.

 
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Acadiana Walk to End Alzheimer’s

September 6, 2024 News

2024 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Acadiana (Louisiana) will be Saturday, October 26 at River Ranch. Registration ...Read more

2024 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Acadiana (Louisiana) will be Saturday, October 26 at River Ranch.

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LOPA Trail Run for Life

September 5, 2024 News

11th annual event on Sunday, November 3, 2024. LOPA’s Trail Run for Life is a 5K – 10K – Fun Run! Join us to honor our heroes, their families and those who have received the Gift ...Read more

11th annual event on Sunday, November 3, 2024.

LOPA's Trail Run for Life is a 5K - 10K - Fun Run! Join us to honor our heroes, their families and those who have received the Gift of Life, while bringing our community closer together!

Our inspiration for Rooted in Love comes from our heroes, and their families, for giving life and hope to those in need. Their gifts are the roots that have continued the incredible growth of this event and extended awareness in our community.

We highly encourage pre-registration. The event will begin at 9am. We hope to see you there!  Early bird registration is $40 until 10/18 at 5pm, and will be $50 after that date.

Packet Pickup:

Sunday, October 29th on-site at Cherokee Ridge Horse Farm

No strollers or pets on the course.

 
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Fall into Lafayette

September 4, 2024 News

Fall is a lively season in Lafayette. The weather cools down, and the party turns up! The Southwest Louisianna Zydeco Festival showcases the region’s unique music, while Gulf Brew serves ...Read more

Fall is a lively season in Lafayette. The weather cools down, and the party turns up!

The Southwest Louisianna Zydeco Festival showcases the region's unique music, while Gulf Brew serves up over 200 types of beer each October.

Lafayette, LA has been nominated for Best Place to Visit for Fall as part of USA TODAY 10Best’s Readers’ Choice Awards!

Vote for Lafayette to be named the "Best Place to Visit for Fall" here: https://10best.usatoday.com/.../best.../lafayette-louisiana/

 
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Limited Edition Library Card Now Available

September 3, 2024 News

Libraries make knowledge accessible to everyone with resources in-person and online. The Lafayette Public Library offers programs for all ages, from computer classes to crafts, book clubs, ...Read more

Libraries make knowledge accessible to everyone with resources in-person and online. The Lafayette Public Library offers programs for all ages, from computer classes to crafts, book clubs, lifestyle classes, lecture series, and more.

During September, the Lafayette Public Library issues a limited-edition library card designed by a local artist to celebrate our community and the librarys services. Our 2024 library card comes from the creative mind of local illustrator and award-winning art director, Burton Durand!

After years of working in advertising as a designer and art director, he is now a freelance creative based right here in Lafayette.

When asked about what inspired the design of this years limited edition card, Durand replied, I wanted to use a playful retro illustration style, something that could appeal to both kids and adults. Something that could be out of a cartoon from the 70s or from today. I usually try to inject a bit of humor into my work, which I think works really well here.

This limited-edition design is now available at LPL.

 
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