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Tuesday, Jan 24, 2012

Spreadsheets Computer Class

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

1:00 PM

Electronic Resources Librarian Martin Cooperson will teach computer classes. Spreadsheets Meets for two 2-hour sessions.Prerequisite: Introduction to Computing Using Windows classesMaterial covered: This course will introduce students to spreadsheet terminology and concepts. Specifically, students will learn how to enter text and numbers, use mathematical functions and create formulas, and develop some basic charts. Walk-in sign-up begins Tuesday, January 3, at9:00 am.; Telephone Sign-Up begins at 10:00 am… [Event Website]

Spreadsheets Computer Class

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

9:30 AM

Electronic Resources Librarian Martin Cooperson will teach computer classes. Spreadsheets Meets for two 2-hour sessions.Prerequisite: Introduction to Computing Using Windows classesMaterial covered: This course will introduce students to spreadsheet terminology and concepts. Specifically, students will learn how to enter text and numbers, use mathematical functions and create formulas, and develop some basic charts. Walk-in sign-up begins Tuesday, January 3, at9:00 am.; Telephone Sign-Up begins at 10:00 am… [Event Website]

Lafayette Paralegal Association

by: Cal Editor

Petroleum Club, Oil Center

12:00pm-1:30pm

The Lafayette Paralegal Association will hold its monthly meeting at the Petroleum Club of Lafayette. The featured speaker for January will be P. Robert Viguerie, Jr., Attorney at Law, who will give a presentation on "Recent Developments in Jurisprudence." For more information or reservations, call Kaye Pooler at 984-7751 or send an email to poolerk@bellsouth.net. … [Event Website]

Bike Path Ribbon Cutting

by: Cal Editor

Bourgeois Hall bus stop on Cajundome Boulevard

2:00pm

University administrators will officially open the new bike path along Johnston Street and Cajundome Boulevard on Tuesday. The path, designed by the School of Architecture and Designs Community Design Workshop, is funded by an enhancement grant from the Dept. of Transportation and Development. For more information, contact the UL Communications and Marketing Department at 482-6397.

GriefShare Support Group

by: Cal Editor

First Baptist Church, 1100 Lee Ave., Lafayette

4:00pm

GriefShare is for those who are grieving the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend. In small group discussions participants interact with others who have experienced a recent loss, and learn from their experiences. Each session includes a video with dramatic reenactments about living with grief, real-life stories from people who have experienced losses, or encouragement from experts on grief recovery. … [Event Website]

Teche Area Farmer's Market

by: LCVC

Bouligny Plaza, 102 W Main St, New Iberia

6 a.m.-10 a.m.

Fresh locally grown produce, arts & crafts, jams & jellies, preserves, baked goods, yard art and much more.

Teche Area Farmer's Market

by: LCVC

Bouligny Plaza, 102 W Main St, New Iberia

2-6 p.m.

Fresh locally grown produce, arts & crafts, jams & jellies, preserves, baked goods, yard art and much more.

Annual Avec souci Garden Tour

by: Avec Souci

5 Lafayette Gardens

5:00pm

Admission: $15 in advance, $20 day

The gardening season kicks off with the 25th annual Avec Souci Garden Tour on Sunday, April 22nd, 2012 from 1 5 pm. Lafayette Gardens featured on the tour are: Mrs. Robert Trahan - 333 Wentworth Boulevard; Ray Menard and Carlton Smith - 522 St. Thomas Street; Mary and Dennis Smith - 142 Heartwood Circle; Sally and John Block 929 Marilyn Drive; Renee and Herbert Schilling - 217 Parkview Drive. Admission to all five gardens requires a $15 ticket purchased in advance or $20 on day of the t… [Event Website]

Community

Wednesday, Jan 25, 2012

Going Gray and Looking Gorgeous

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

6:30 PM

Professional hair and personal stylist SusanPalumbo will help women transition the phaseof life when graying. She will address hairstyles that flatter face shapes, wardrobe colors,skin care, make-up, and psychological factors. She willhold three fun and informative sessions which requirepreregistration. Preregistered patrons attend all three sessions.You may preregister by phone, 981-1028, or online atlafayettepubliclibrary.org beginning Tuesday, January 3, at9:00 am. Dates: Wednesdays, January 18, 25, February 16… [Event Website]

Wine & Cheese Soical with Kathleen O'Shaughnessy

by: Cal Editor

The home of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Borland, 425 E. Main St., New Iberia

5:30pm-7:00pm

Welcome the 2012-13 Interim Head of School at Epiphany Day School with a wine & cheese social. For more information call 337-364-6841.

GriefShare Support Group

by: Cal Editor

First Baptist Church, 1100 Lee Ave., Lafayette

4:00pm

GriefShare is for those who are grieving the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend. In small group discussions participants interact with others who have experienced a recent loss, and learn from their experiences. Each session includes a video with dramatic reenactments about living with grief, real-life stories from people who have experienced losses, or encouragement from experts on grief recovery. … [Event Website]

Teche Area Farmer's Market

by: LCVC

Bouligny Plaza, 102 W Main St, New Iberia

6 a.m.-10 a.m.

Fresh locally grown produce, arts & crafts, jams & jellies, preserves, baked goods, yard art and much more.

Teche Area Farmer's Market

by: LCVC

Bouligny Plaza, 102 W Main St, New Iberia

2-6 p.m.

Fresh locally grown produce, arts & crafts, jams & jellies, preserves, baked goods, yard art and much more.

Annual Avec souci Garden Tour

by: Avec Souci

5 Lafayette Gardens

5:00pm

Admission: $15 in advance, $20 day

The gardening season kicks off with the 25th annual Avec Souci Garden Tour on Sunday, April 22nd, 2012 from 1 5 pm. Lafayette Gardens featured on the tour are: Mrs. Robert Trahan - 333 Wentworth Boulevard; Ray Menard and Carlton Smith - 522 St. Thomas Street; Mary and Dennis Smith - 142 Heartwood Circle; Sally and John Block 929 Marilyn Drive; Renee and Herbert Schilling - 217 Parkview Drive. Admission to all five gardens requires a $15 ticket purchased in advance or $20 on day of the t… [Event Website]

Community

Thursday, Jan 26, 2012

Greater Iberia Chamber Annual Banquet

by: LCVC

Cyr Gates Community Center, 300 Parkview Dr. New Iberia

6-9 p.m.

Admission: Yes

Guest speaker to be announced. Presentation of Civic and Business Impact Awards.

Lafayette Education Foundation Annual Teacher Awards Program

by: LCVC

Heymann Performing Arts Center, 1373 S. College Rd., Lafayette

7:30 p.m.

Admission: TBA

LEF Teacher Awards is an "Academy Awards" style gala to recognize teachers who have made a difference in children's lives.

Movie Night for Adults: Lilies of the Field

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

6:00 PM

In honor of Black History Month, and just in time for the Oscar season, the South Regional Library offers free showings of five films, spanning the 1960s to the present, that mark record achievements for African American actors and filmmakers.Lilies of the Field [1963, 94 minutes, Not Rated]Sidney Poitier’s role as a construction worker who comesto the aid of a group of nuns earned him a Best ActorOscar, the first for a black actor.… [Event Website]

Spreadsheets Computer Class

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

1:00 PM

Electronic Resources Librarian Martin Cooperson will teach computer classes. Spreadsheets Meets for two 2-hour sessions.Prerequisite: Introduction to Computing Using Windows classesMaterial covered: This course will introduce students to spreadsheet terminology and concepts. Specifically, students will learn how to enter text and numbers, use mathematical functions and create formulas, and develop some basic charts. Walk-in sign-up begins Tuesday, January 3, at9:00 am.; Telephone Sign-Up begins at 10:00 am… [Event Website]

Spreadsheets Computer Class

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

9:30 AM

Electronic Resources Librarian Martin Cooperson will teach computer classes. Spreadsheets Meets for two 2-hour sessions.Prerequisite: Introduction to Computing Using Windows classesMaterial covered: This course will introduce students to spreadsheet terminology and concepts. Specifically, students will learn how to enter text and numbers, use mathematical functions and create formulas, and develop some basic charts. Walk-in sign-up begins Tuesday, January 3, at9:00 am.; Telephone Sign-Up begins at 10:00 am… [Event Website]

Big Brothers Big Sisters Open House

by: Cal Editor

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana, 123 E. Main St.

7:00am-9:00am

Admission: Free

Stop by the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana office for its open house with coffee and donuts in celebration of National Mentoring Month. For more information call Natalie at 337-269-0454.

GriefShare Support Group

by: Cal Editor

First Baptist Church, 1100 Lee Ave., Lafayette

4:00pm

GriefShare is for those who are grieving the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend. In small group discussions participants interact with others who have experienced a recent loss, and learn from their experiences. Each session includes a video with dramatic reenactments about living with grief, real-life stories from people who have experienced losses, or encouragement from experts on grief recovery. … [Event Website]

Teche Area Farmer's Market

by: LCVC

Bouligny Plaza, 102 W Main St, New Iberia

6 a.m.-10 a.m.

Fresh locally grown produce, arts & crafts, jams & jellies, preserves, baked goods, yard art and much more.

Teche Area Farmer's Market

by: LCVC

Bouligny Plaza, 102 W Main St, New Iberia

2-6 p.m.

Fresh locally grown produce, arts & crafts, jams & jellies, preserves, baked goods, yard art and much more.

Annual Avec souci Garden Tour

by: Avec Souci

5 Lafayette Gardens

5:00pm

Admission: $15 in advance, $20 day

The gardening season kicks off with the 25th annual Avec Souci Garden Tour on Sunday, April 22nd, 2012 from 1 5 pm. Lafayette Gardens featured on the tour are: Mrs. Robert Trahan - 333 Wentworth Boulevard; Ray Menard and Carlton Smith - 522 St. Thomas Street; Mary and Dennis Smith - 142 Heartwood Circle; Sally and John Block 929 Marilyn Drive; Renee and Herbert Schilling - 217 Parkview Drive. Admission to all five gardens requires a $15 ticket purchased in advance or $20 on day of the t… [Event Website]

Community

Friday, Jan 27, 2012

Spreadsheets Computer Class

by: Lafayette Public Library

North Regional Library

9:30 AM

Electronic Resources Librarian Martin Cooperson will teach computer classes. Spreadsheets Prerequisite: Introduction to Computing Using Windows classes Material covered: This course will introduce students to spreadsheet terminology and concepts. Specifically, students will learn how to enter text and numbers, use mathematical functions and create formulas, and develop some basic charts. Walk-in and telephone sign-up begins Tuesday,January 3, at 9:00 am. Call 896-6323 to register orfor more information.… [Event Website]

4th Annual Global Game Jam

by: Cal Editor

LITE Center

5:00pm

Hosted by the Academy of Interactive Entertainment. The Global Game Jam, an International Game Developers Association event, allows interested developers across the globe to form groups and create complete, playable games over the course of one weekend. GGJ brings together students, hobbyists and professionals to create a game that fits the years theme. The theme in 2011 was "Extinction." Register online at GlobalGameJam.org. Register at the local Game Jam site by contacting Madeleine Erhardt at M&… [Event Website]

GriefShare Support Group

by: Cal Editor

First Baptist Church, 1100 Lee Ave., Lafayette

4:00pm

GriefShare is for those who are grieving the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend. In small group discussions participants interact with others who have experienced a recent loss, and learn from their experiences. Each session includes a video with dramatic reenactments about living with grief, real-life stories from people who have experienced losses, or encouragement from experts on grief recovery. … [Event Website]

Teche Area Farmer's Market

by: LCVC

Bouligny Plaza, 102 W Main St, New Iberia

6 a.m.-10 a.m.

Fresh locally grown produce, arts & crafts, jams & jellies, preserves, baked goods, yard art and much more.

Teche Area Farmer's Market

by: LCVC

Bouligny Plaza, 102 W Main St, New Iberia

2-6 p.m.

Fresh locally grown produce, arts & crafts, jams & jellies, preserves, baked goods, yard art and much more.

Annual Avec souci Garden Tour

by: Avec Souci

5 Lafayette Gardens

5:00pm

Admission: $15 in advance, $20 day

The gardening season kicks off with the 25th annual Avec Souci Garden Tour on Sunday, April 22nd, 2012 from 1 5 pm. Lafayette Gardens featured on the tour are: Mrs. Robert Trahan - 333 Wentworth Boulevard; Ray Menard and Carlton Smith - 522 St. Thomas Street; Mary and Dennis Smith - 142 Heartwood Circle; Sally and John Block 929 Marilyn Drive; Renee and Herbert Schilling - 217 Parkview Drive. Admission to all five gardens requires a $15 ticket purchased in advance or $20 on day of the t… [Event Website]

Community

Saturday, Jan 28, 2012

Bayou Teche Farmers Market

by: Cal Editor

Old Pecan House, at the intersection of N. New Market and Hamilton, along the banks of Bayou Teche, St. Martinville

8:00am-12:00pm

Admission: Free

Free open-air market held inside a historical 1930s era pecan warehouse along the banks of Bayou Teche. Open from 8 a.m. - 12 noon. Those wishing to sell either produce, or arts and crafts are encouraged to RSVP St. Martinville City Hall at (337) 394-223… [Event Website]

Canoe Paddle

by: LCVC

Vermilionville, 300 Fisher Rd., Lafayette

8:30-11:30 a.m.

Admission: $5 insurance fee to Amer

The community is invited to take a canoe trip on the Bayou Vermilion. Canoe trips are held every second and last Saturday of the month. Please RSVP in advance by emailing Margot Addison or calling (337) 233-4077 x 205.

6th Annual Gumbo Cook-Off

by: Cal Editor

Frank's Downtown, 603 E. Landry St., Opelousas

8:00am

The Sixth Annual Gumbo Cook-Off will benefit the medical costs for a local six-year-old patient and includes music, an auction, fun jump and more. Call (337) 407-2288 for more information. [Event Website]

Rig Riders of Acadiana Registration Drive

by: Cal Editor

Cajun Harley-Davidson, 724 I - 10 S. Frontage Road, Scott

9:00am-2:00pm

The Rig Riders of Acadiana, a motorcycle club made up of people who work in the oil field and ride, will hold their registration drive at Cajun Harley-Davidson, Scott. A complimentary meal will be served. The club was founded to provide a venue for people in the energy industry to meet, interface, exchange information such as job leads and primarily ride and have fun. Any make and model motorcycle is welcome.… [Event Website]

4th Annual Global Game Jam

by: Cal Editor

LITE Center

5:00pm

Hosted by the Academy of Interactive Entertainment. The Global Game Jam, an International Game Developers Association event, allows interested developers across the globe to form groups and create complete, playable games over the course of one weekend. GGJ brings together students, hobbyists and professionals to create a game that fits the years theme. The theme in 2011 was "Extinction." Register online at GlobalGameJam.org. Register at the local Game Jam site by contacting Madeleine Erhardt at M&… [Event Website]

GriefShare Support Group

by: Cal Editor

First Baptist Church, 1100 Lee Ave., Lafayette

4:00pm

GriefShare is for those who are grieving the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend. In small group discussions participants interact with others who have experienced a recent loss, and learn from their experiences. Each session includes a video with dramatic reenactments about living with grief, real-life stories from people who have experienced losses, or encouragement from experts on grief recovery. … [Event Website]

Teche Area Farmer's Market

by: LCVC

Bouligny Plaza, 102 W Main St, New Iberia

6 a.m.-10 a.m.

Fresh locally grown produce, arts & crafts, jams & jellies, preserves, baked goods, yard art and much more.

Teche Area Farmer's Market

by: LCVC

Bouligny Plaza, 102 W Main St, New Iberia

2-6 p.m.

Fresh locally grown produce, arts & crafts, jams & jellies, preserves, baked goods, yard art and much more.

Annual Avec souci Garden Tour

by: Avec Souci

5 Lafayette Gardens

5:00pm

Admission: $15 in advance, $20 day

The gardening season kicks off with the 25th annual Avec Souci Garden Tour on Sunday, April 22nd, 2012 from 1 5 pm. Lafayette Gardens featured on the tour are: Mrs. Robert Trahan - 333 Wentworth Boulevard; Ray Menard and Carlton Smith - 522 St. Thomas Street; Mary and Dennis Smith - 142 Heartwood Circle; Sally and John Block 929 Marilyn Drive; Renee and Herbert Schilling - 217 Parkview Drive. Admission to all five gardens requires a $15 ticket purchased in advance or $20 on day of the t… [Event Website]

Community

Sunday, Jan 29, 2012

Martin Luther King , Jr. Commemorative March

by: Cal Editor

Notre Dame Catholic Church, located at 201 Gary St., St. Martinville

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this years Martin Luther King, Jr. commemorative march has been rescheduled for Sunday, January 29. The march will gather at Notre Dame Catholic Church, located at 201 Gary St. The march will conclude at the JCEP gymnasium, located at 1120 S. Martin Luther King Jr Drive. For more information, contact Notre Dame Catholic Church at (337) 394-3084.… [Event Website]

4th Annual Global Game Jam

by: Cal Editor

LITE Center

5:00pm

Hosted by the Academy of Interactive Entertainment. The Global Game Jam, an International Game Developers Association event, allows interested developers across the globe to form groups and create complete, playable games over the course of one weekend. GGJ brings together students, hobbyists and professionals to create a game that fits the years theme. The theme in 2011 was "Extinction." Register online at GlobalGameJam.org. Register at the local Game Jam site by contacting Madeleine Erhardt at M&… [Event Website]

GriefShare Support Group

by: Cal Editor

First Baptist Church, 1100 Lee Ave., Lafayette

4:00pm

GriefShare is for those who are grieving the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend. In small group discussions participants interact with others who have experienced a recent loss, and learn from their experiences. Each session includes a video with dramatic reenactments about living with grief, real-life stories from people who have experienced losses, or encouragement from experts on grief recovery. … [Event Website]

Teche Area Farmer's Market

by: LCVC

Bouligny Plaza, 102 W Main St, New Iberia

6 a.m.-10 a.m.

Fresh locally grown produce, arts & crafts, jams & jellies, preserves, baked goods, yard art and much more.

Teche Area Farmer's Market

by: LCVC

Bouligny Plaza, 102 W Main St, New Iberia

2-6 p.m.

Fresh locally grown produce, arts & crafts, jams & jellies, preserves, baked goods, yard art and much more.

Annual Avec souci Garden Tour

by: Avec Souci

5 Lafayette Gardens

5:00pm

Admission: $15 in advance, $20 day

The gardening season kicks off with the 25th annual Avec Souci Garden Tour on Sunday, April 22nd, 2012 from 1 5 pm. Lafayette Gardens featured on the tour are: Mrs. Robert Trahan - 333 Wentworth Boulevard; Ray Menard and Carlton Smith - 522 St. Thomas Street; Mary and Dennis Smith - 142 Heartwood Circle; Sally and John Block 929 Marilyn Drive; Renee and Herbert Schilling - 217 Parkview Drive. Admission to all five gardens requires a $15 ticket purchased in advance or $20 on day of the t… [Event Website]

Community

Monday, Jan 30, 2012

Powerpoint:

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

1:00 PM

Meets once for a one-hour session.Prerequisite: Introduction to Computing Using Windows classesMaterial covered: Learn how to develop PowerPoint slide presentations using various backgrounds, charts, and text animations. Walk-in sign-up begins Tuesday, January 3, at9:00 am.; Telephone Sign-Up begins at 10:00 am.Call 981-1028 to register or for more information..… [Event Website]

Powerpoint:

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

9:30 AM

Meets once for a one-hour session.Prerequisite: Introduction to Computing Using Windows classesMaterial covered: Learn how to develop PowerPoint slide presentations using various backgrounds, charts, and text animations. Walk-in sign-up begins Tuesday, January 3, at9:00 am.; Telephone Sign-Up begins at 10:00 am.Call 981-1028 to register or for more information..… [Event Website]

GriefShare Support Group

by: Cal Editor

First Baptist Church, 1100 Lee Ave., Lafayette

4:00pm

GriefShare is for those who are grieving the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend. In small group discussions participants interact with others who have experienced a recent loss, and learn from their experiences. Each session includes a video with dramatic reenactments about living with grief, real-life stories from people who have experienced losses, or encouragement from experts on grief recovery. … [Event Website]

Teche Area Farmer's Market

by: LCVC

Bouligny Plaza, 102 W Main St, New Iberia

6 a.m.-10 a.m.

Fresh locally grown produce, arts & crafts, jams & jellies, preserves, baked goods, yard art and much more.

Teche Area Farmer's Market

by: LCVC

Bouligny Plaza, 102 W Main St, New Iberia

2-6 p.m.

Fresh locally grown produce, arts & crafts, jams & jellies, preserves, baked goods, yard art and much more.

Annual Avec souci Garden Tour

by: Avec Souci

5 Lafayette Gardens

5:00pm

Admission: $15 in advance, $20 day

The gardening season kicks off with the 25th annual Avec Souci Garden Tour on Sunday, April 22nd, 2012 from 1 5 pm. Lafayette Gardens featured on the tour are: Mrs. Robert Trahan - 333 Wentworth Boulevard; Ray Menard and Carlton Smith - 522 St. Thomas Street; Mary and Dennis Smith - 142 Heartwood Circle; Sally and John Block 929 Marilyn Drive; Renee and Herbert Schilling - 217 Parkview Drive. Admission to all five gardens requires a $15 ticket purchased in advance or $20 on day of the t… [Event Website]
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