Acadiana Animal Aid invites you to join us at our 20th Annual Bark in the Park! The event will be held at Lafayette’s Girard Park on Saturday, November 3rd, from 10 am to 2 pm. ...Read more
NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE DAY When: 03-Nov-2018 – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Where: Vermilionville The community is invited to enjoy the last culture day of the year at Vermilionville ...Read more
The community is invited to enjoy the last culture day of the year at Vermilionville Living Museum & Folklife Park. Representatives from many of Louisiana’s Native American tribes and tribal communities will be throughout the village sharing their living culture through crafts, music, dance, storytelling and other cultural exchange.
Admission is FREE for this event.
This year’s activities will include traditional Native American dancing, dance lessons, drumming performed by various groups as well as demonstrations. Demonstrations will include beadwork, weaving, basket making, tomahawk throwing, flint knapping and more. Kids can enjoy the arts & crafts station that coincides with the theme of the day. Weather permitting, participants will have the opportunity to partake in water recreation such as canoeing in the Petit Bayou and boat tours along the Vermilion River.
Tulane University & Pointe au Chien will also present ‘An Indigenous Curriculum: Changing the Narrative of Colonial Louisiana History for Elementary School Social Studies.’ In an effort to enhance the educational aspect an exhibit entitled “Louisiana’s Indigenous People” will be on display in the Visitor Center’s Conference Room until December.
The Buddy Walk® will be held Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Parc International in Lafayette, Louisiana, with onsite registration beginning at 9:00 a.m. The majority of the proceeds will support ...Read more
The Buddy Walk® will be held Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Parc International in Lafayette, Louisiana, with onsite registration beginning at 9:00 a.m. The majority of the proceeds will support Down Syndrome Association of Acadiana for programs and services related to Down syndrome. Additional proceeds will help support the national research, education, and advocacy programs of National Down Syndrome Society.
The Buddy Walk® is a one-mile walk and a wonderful, heart-warming event that celebrates the many abilities and accomplishments of people with Down syndrome. People with Down syndrome, their families and friends will walk a course then enjoy a day of food, live music, games and children’s activities.
Safe Sitter is a medically-accurate course to help young teens aged 11 and up feel more confident in their ability to care for younger children. Topics covered include infant and child CPR, caring ...Read more
Safe Sitter is a medically-accurate course to help young teens aged 11 and up feel more confident in their ability to care for younger children. Topics covered include infant and child CPR, caring for a choking infant or child, injury prevention and management, behavior management, safety for the sitter, child care essentials and more. This class can even help young teens feel more comfortable staying home alone.
Join us for an unforgettable night at our inaugural Toast to Life gala on Friday, October 26, 2018 at City Club River Ranch! During the gala, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy cocktails, ...Read more
Join us for an unforgettable night at our inaugural Toast to Life gala on Friday, October 26, 2018 at City Club River Ranch! During the gala, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy cocktails, hors d' oeuvres, a seated dinner, bid on silent and live auction items, and enjoy live entertainment.
A feast for all the senses! Annual fundraising gala to benefit the Outreach Center features amazing food, exciting live auction, and incredible entertainment at Le Pavillon November 15th from 7-11 ...Read more
A feast for all the senses! Annual fundraising gala to benefit the Outreach Center features amazing food, exciting live auction, and incredible entertainment at Le Pavillon November 15th from 7-11 p.m.
This year: Back by popular demand! Internationally-renowned speed painter performance artist, Michael Israel! You will not want to miss this. Tickets!
This year Acadiana Animal Aid will proudly celebrate its 20th year of hosting Bark in The Park for our community of animal lovers. Please bring your favorite canine and your entire family to the ...Read more
This year Acadiana Animal Aid will proudly celebrate its 20th year of hosting Bark in The Park for our community of animal lovers. Please bring your favorite canine and your entire family to the park to enjoy a fun-filled day of activities, good food, and so much more.
Join us for an unforgettable night at our inaugural Toast to Life gala on Friday, October 26, 2018 at City Club River Ranch! During the gala, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy cocktails, ...Read more
Join us for an unforgettable night at our inaugural Toast to Life gala on Friday, October 26, 2018 at City Club River Ranch! During the gala, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy cocktails, hors d' oeuvres, a seated dinner, bid on silent and live auction items, and enjoy live entertainment. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities and table sales contact Charly Bradford LaCroix at clacroix@mdausa.org.
The Lafayette Public Library is debuting its new pedal-powered mobile library – the BiblioBike! This eco-friendly tricycle brings library resources in a new and exciting way to public venues in ...Read more
The Lafayette Public Library is debuting its new pedal-powered mobile library – the BiblioBike! This eco-friendly tricycle brings library resources in a new and exciting way to public venues in the community. As a new point of service engagement tool, it gives the library the agility to bring library services to places where locals tend to congregate, such as festivals, parades, playgrounds and other locations.
The BiblioBike is stocked with library resources such books, program information and library cards. Its onboard collection of materials and information can be tailored to fit the needs of any outreach opportunity and community event that the bike visits. Equipped with a Wi-Fi hotspot, it provides instant access to free ebooks, online resources and databases. Plus, the new mini-library on wheels promotes both literacy and physical fitness.
For more information about the BiblioBike or other library services, please visit lafayettepubliclibrary.org.
