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Community

Sunday, Apr 1, 2012

Locally-produced Sunday Brunch

by: Cal Editor

Esprit de Coeur, 402 Garfield St.,

11:00am-1:00pm

Admission: $50, $10

Locally-produced Sunday Brunch EarthShare Gardens and Pamplona's Tapas Restaurant are teaming up to present a unique fine dining experience. The Locally-produced Sunday Brunch will promote Louisiana foods. Guests can savor fresh food from area farmers prepared by Pamplona's skilled chefs. There will be food, live entertainment, a plant sale and silent auction. Tickets are $50 for adults, $10 for children ages 6-12 and children 5 and under get in free. To reserve your seat or for more information call (337) 412-9207 or email ea&#… [Event Website]

Azalea Trail of New Iberia

by: LCVC

Driving / Walking tour, New Iberia

All Day

Admission: No

Driving Tour to View Beautiful Azaleas in Bloom. Azalea Trail maps availble at Iberia Parish Tourist Information Center between 9 a.m.-5 p.m., M-F and 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday. [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, Apr 2, 2012

BASIC COMPUTING - FREE COMPUTER CLASSES

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

9:30 AM

No prerequisite.Material covered: Basic computer components and architecture; use of the mouse and keyboard; instruction on working with windows, toolbar, and command menus; running multiple Windows applications; and more. REGISTRATION FOR APRIL CLASSESWalk-in sign-up begins Monday, March 26, at9:00 am.; Telephone Sign-Up begins at 10:00 am.: 981-1028.… [Event Website]

BASIC COMPUTING - FREE COMPUTER CLASSES

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

1:00 PM

No prerequisite.Material covered: Basic computer components and architecture; use of the mouse and keyboard; instruction on working with windows, toolbar, and command menus; running multiple Windows applications; and more. REGISTRATION FOR APRIL CLASSESWalk-in sign-up begins Monday, March 26, at9:00 am.; Telephone Sign-Up begins at 10:00 am.: 981-1028.… [Event Website]

Azalea Trail of New Iberia

by: LCVC

Driving / Walking tour, New Iberia

All Day

Admission: No

Driving Tour to View Beautiful Azaleas in Bloom. Azalea Trail maps availble at Iberia Parish Tourist Information Center between 9 a.m.-5 p.m., M-F and 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday. [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

Tuesday, Apr 3, 2012

Nrityagram Dance Ensemble

by: Heymann Center

Heymann Performing Arts Center / Lafayette

07:30 PM

Admission: $46, $36 & $28 plus

Nrityagram Dance Ensemble The Performing Arts Society of Acadiana closes out its 20112012 season with the Nrityagram Dance Ensemble at the Heymann Performing Arts Center. The Nrityagram Dance Ensemble celebrates"Odissi", a classical native dance from India. The dancers, combining provocative gestures, precise movements and elegant costumes, will bring their native music and dance from India to Lafayette.… [Event Website]

3 Lives Blood Drive

by: Cal Editor

Remmington College, 118 Rue Fontaine

8:00am-1:00pm

Remington College-Lafayette Campus will hold a blood drive on Tuesday, April 3 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm and 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. The blood drive is part of Remington College's 3 Lives campaign, an effort to increase the number of minority blood donors. For more information, call 1-800-448-6405.… [Event Website]

BASIC COMPUTING - FREE COMPUTER CLASSES

by: Lafayette Public Library

North Regional Library

9:30 AM

No prerequisite.Material covered: Basic computer components and architecture; use of the mouse and keyboard; instruction on working with windows, toolbar, and command menus; running multiple Windows applications; and more. NORTH REGIONAL LIBRARY Walk-in and telephone sign-up begins Monday,March 26, at 9:00 am. Call 896-6323 to register orfor more information.… [Event Website]

Azalea Trail of New Iberia

by: LCVC

Driving / Walking tour, New Iberia

All Day

Admission: No

Driving Tour to View Beautiful Azaleas in Bloom. Azalea Trail maps availble at Iberia Parish Tourist Information Center between 9 a.m.-5 p.m., M-F and 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday. [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]

Wildlife Hike

by: LCVC

5400 Levee Rd., St. Martinville

5:30-6:30

Admission: $1/person

Take a hike out to the "slough lookout: for an evening visit. Enjoy the company of others while looking for birds and other wildlife.

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, Apr 4, 2012

BASIC COMPUTING - FREE COMPUTER CLASSES

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

1:00 PM

No prerequisite.Material covered: Basic computer components and architecture; use of the mouse and keyboard; instruction on working with windows, toolbar, and command menus; running multiple Windows applications; and more. REGISTRATION FOR APRIL CLASSESWalk-in sign-up begins Monday, March 26, at9:00 am.; Telephone Sign-Up begins at 10:00 am.: 981-1028.… [Event Website]

BASIC COMPUTING - FREE COMPUTER CLASSES

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

9:30 AM

No prerequisite.Material covered: Basic computer components and architecture; use of the mouse and keyboard; instruction on working with windows, toolbar, and command menus; running multiple Windows applications; and more. REGISTRATION FOR APRIL CLASSESWalk-in sign-up begins Monday, March 26, at9:00 am.; Telephone Sign-Up begins at 10:00 am.: 981-1028.… [Event Website]

Azalea Trail of New Iberia

by: LCVC

Driving / Walking tour, New Iberia

All Day

Admission: No

Driving Tour to View Beautiful Azaleas in Bloom. Azalea Trail maps availble at Iberia Parish Tourist Information Center between 9 a.m.-5 p.m., M-F and 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday. [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]

Wildlife Hike

by: LCVC

5400 Levee Rd., St. Martinville

5:30-6:30

Admission: $1/person

Take a hike out to the "slough lookout: for an evening visit. Enjoy the company of others while looking for birds and other wildlife.

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, Apr 5, 2012

Natural Egg Dyeing Workshop-Spring Craft for Families

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

2:00 PM

Local artist Connie Boustany will guide participantsin coloring eggs using natural dyes. All materials will besupplied. Preregistration is required. Eggs may be limited perfamily. Preregistration begins Thursday, March 22, at 9:00 am.Call one of the regional libraries listed below to preregister.Saturday, March 31, 2:00 - 4:00 pmNorth Regional — 896-6323Thursday, April 5, 2:00 - 4:00 pmSouth Regional — 981-1028… [Event Website]

LOUISIANA: A History Film Series

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

6:00 PM

April 2012 marks the 200th anniversary of Louisiana’s statehood. TheLibrary will present a six-part documentary produced by LPB in honorof this milestone. Episodes last 60 - 75 minutes.This program is part of the Louisiana Bicentennial Program Series.March 29.... This Affair of Louisiana —Highlights Louisiana’sgeography, especially the Mississippi River, as a defining element inour history. Explores LA’s first residents, Native American tribes; LA’s colonial period; and ends with N… [Event Website]

Azalea Trail of New Iberia

by: LCVC

Driving / Walking tour, New Iberia

All Day

Admission: No

Driving Tour to View Beautiful Azaleas in Bloom. Azalea Trail maps availble at Iberia Parish Tourist Information Center between 9 a.m.-5 p.m., M-F and 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday. [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]

Wildlife Hike

by: LCVC

5400 Levee Rd., St. Martinville

5:30-6:30

Admission: $1/person

Take a hike out to the "slough lookout: for an evening visit. Enjoy the company of others while looking for birds and other wildlife.

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, Apr 6, 2012

Laotian New Year Celebration

by: LCVC

What Thammarattanaram Temple, 7913 Champa Ave, Coteau, LA

All Day

Admission: No

Lanexang Village celebrates the new year every Easter weekend with a three-day festival that includes live music, a beauty pageant, parades, sand castle building, kids activities, and several vendors selling clothes, jewelry, music and food from Southeast Asia.

Azalea Trail of New Iberia

by: LCVC

Driving / Walking tour, New Iberia

All Day

Admission: No

Driving Tour to View Beautiful Azaleas in Bloom. Azalea Trail maps availble at Iberia Parish Tourist Information Center between 9 a.m.-5 p.m., M-F and 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday. [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]

Wildlife Hike

by: LCVC

5400 Levee Rd., St. Martinville

5:30-6:30

Admission: $1/person

Take a hike out to the "slough lookout: for an evening visit. Enjoy the company of others while looking for birds and other wildlife.

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, Apr 7, 2012

Boho Mercantile Presents: Fresh & Local, A Fashion Show Benefiti

by: Cal Editor

Blue Moon Salon

7:00pm

Admission: $8, $10

Boho Mercantile Presents: Fresh & Local, A Fashion Show Benefiti Fresh & Local, a fashion show fundraiser, celebrates local designers, local music, farm-to-table restaurants, and local food and gardening resources. The event will also feature performances from Gypsy Roots, The Pits, Miss Emily & the Collard Greens and more. … [Event Website]

Lafayette Parks & Recreation Easter Egg Hunt

by: Cal Editor

Thomas Park

10:00am

Admission: Free

The Lafayette Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt at Thomas Park. Eggs, games, prizes, refreshments and more will be available. Festivities begin at the Thomas Center. For more information call 291-5553 or 291-8370.

Rendez-vous des Cajuns: Les Bassettes Trio

by: Cal Editor

Liberty Theater 200 W. Park Ave., Eunice

6:00pm

Admission: $5

Rendez-vous des Cajuns: Les Bassettes Trio The "Rendez-vous des Cajuns" show is performed live every Saturday night at the historic Liberty Theater in downtown Eunice, LA. Best described as the "Cajun Grand Old Opry" the family-friendly show features an emcee who hosts the show in Cajun French and a dance floor where people can dance to the music of Cajun bands performing live in the restored 1924 vaudeville house. Emcee will be Derek Landry. For more information call (Monday thru Friday) 337-457-7389. … [Event Website]

Laotian New Year Celebration

by: LCVC

What Thammarattanaram Temple, 7913 Champa Ave, Coteau, LA

All Day

Admission: No

Lanexang Village celebrates the new year every Easter weekend with a three-day festival that includes live music, a beauty pageant, parades, sand castle building, kids activities, and several vendors selling clothes, jewelry, music and food from Southeast Asia.

Azalea Trail of New Iberia

by: LCVC

Driving / Walking tour, New Iberia

All Day

Admission: No

Driving Tour to View Beautiful Azaleas in Bloom. Azalea Trail maps availble at Iberia Parish Tourist Information Center between 9 a.m.-5 p.m., M-F and 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday. [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]

Wildlife Hike

by: LCVC

5400 Levee Rd., St. Martinville

5:30-6:30

Admission: $1/person

Take a hike out to the "slough lookout: for an evening visit. Enjoy the company of others while looking for birds and other wildlife.

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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