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Wednesday, May 15, 2013
2013 LEDA Job Fair
by: Cal EditorCajundome Convention Center
9:00am-3:00pm
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority will hold its annual job fair, which is the largest job recruitment event in Acadiana, this Saturday at the Cajundome Convention Center.
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Plan Lafayette
by: Cal EditorHeymann Performing Arts Center, 1373 S. College Rd.
11:00am-3:00pm
Admission: Free
Its about community building community. Its about you, and your chance to help direct a long-range plan for Lafayettes future. For the first time in Lafayettes history, you have the opportunity to choose a scenario for how Lafayette should develop, and set the foundation for a Comprehensive Plan. Help envision Lafayette as a more competitive city that offers even greater opportunity and an amazing quality of life, for generations to come! Show up and help shape your Lafayette for tomorrow.…
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Ride of Silence
by: Cal Editorintersection of St. Landry and Dean Streets and end at Parc Sans Souci
7:00pm
Admission: Free
The Ride of Silence is a free ride that asks participants to ride no faster than 12 mph, wear helmets, have lights, follow the rules of the road, and remain silent during the ride. There are no sponsors and no registration fees. The ride aims to raise the awareness of motorists, police and city officials that cyclists have a legal right to the public roadways. For details on Louisiana State law relative to bicycles see http://www.lafayettela.gov/Traffic/bicyclesafety_statestatutes.asp The ride is also… [Event Website]BASIC INTERNET: Free Computer Class
by: Lafayette Public LibrarySouth Regional Library
1:00 PM
Material covered: This class focuses on a conceptual understanding of the Internet and those components necessary to acquire connectivity. The class then deals with browser functions and the various techniques for finding information on the World Wide Web.Walk-in and telephone sign-up begins Monday, April 29 at 9:00 AM. Call 981-1028 to register or for more information.… [Event Website]Community Legal Education Series
by: Lafayette Public LibrarySouth Regional Library
6:30 PM
Local attorney Greg Landry with non-profit law firm Acadiana Legal Service Corporation will speak on the following topics.South Regional LibraryWednesday, March 13 6:30-7:30 pmWills and EstatesGet answers to important questions like, ‘Do I need a will?’ and ‘Who inherits my property when I die?’Wednesday, April 17 6:30-7:30 pmConsumer LawThis session will present a broad overview of the laws on consumer loans, bankruptcy, debt collection and defective merchandise.Wednesday, May 15 6:30-7:30… [Event Website]Lafayette Wednesday Morning French Table
by: Cal EditorDwyer's Cafe, 323 Jefferson Street
7:00am
Admission: Free
The Lafayette Wednesday Morning French Table meets regularly at 7:00 AM each week at Dwyer's Cafe, 323 Jefferson Street, Lafayette, LA 70501.Journaling through Grief Workshop
by: Cal EditorSt. Michael Parish Hall, 211 W. Hutchinson, Crowley
5:30pm-7:00pm
Admission: Free
Author, spiritual director, and long-time journalist, Joan Broussard will be speaking at Geesey Ferguson Funeral Home in Crowley on Wednesday April 17, at 5:30. She will share her personal experience of grieving the loss of her husband and parents and the merits of journaling our way through grief. oan presents from her own journaling and grief experience and her lively presentation includes experiential activities. Joan Broussard completed her studies in Spiritual Direction at the St. Charles Retreat Center, in the Diocese of Lake Charles and has been offering Spiritual Direction since 2007. She is the author of a several Catholic magazine articles as well as the newly released book on grief. Joan also published two CDs of the Rosary; one in Cajun French and English, as well as a CD of Reflections on Grief.Music & Market Spring Series
by: LCVCCourthouse Square, 118 South Court Street, Opelousas
5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
This event, held every Friday, features live music in a unique family-friendly outdoor setting. Also, Music & Market will spotlight a vegetable and/or agriculture commodity. Samples will be available. Lawn chairs are welcome. Ice chests will not be allowed.Stop and Paint the Flowers
by: LCVC1008 East St. Mary Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70503
T-F 12-5 p.m.
Admission: Free
All Member ~ All Media exhibit of traditonal & contemporary floralsEunice Farmers Market
by: LCVCCorner of 2nd Street and Park Street, Eunice
Wed. 1 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.
Admission: Free
Select from seasonal vegetables, fruits, jellies, sweet dough pies, breads and other locally made products. Arts and crafts may appear from time to time as vendors are available. [Event Website]GLC Farmers Market
by: LCVCGLC Meat Market, 211 North Main Street, Loreauville, LA 70552
1:30--5:30 p.m.
Admission: No
Local farmers selling produce, plants, honey, homemade pies or any item grown locally. Grass-fed beef, pork and lamb are also available at the meat market during this time.Opelousas Farmers Market
by: LCVC828 East Landry St., Opelousas
6:30 a.m.
Admission: Free
Discover bounties of homegrown fruits, vegetables, preserves and jellies and more. Arts and crafts are also available for purchase. [Event Website]ZooLive Animal Show in the Zootorium
by: LCVC5601 US Hwy. 90 East, Broussard, LA 70518
11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.
Admission: $2 per person (ages 3 &a
Enjoy our fantastic ZooLive show in our Zootorium. See up close animals from around the world and learn interesting and fun facts about them. Weekends only. Open weekdays during March, April and May.Cajun Cooking Show and Meal
by: LCVCFEZZO'S RESTAURANT, Exit #97 - Scott Frontage Road, 70583
2 hours
Admission: $30 per person
Cajun Cooking Show and Meal. Groups of 25 or more. Reservations Only.Community
Thursday, May 16, 2013
''Birds of a Feather'' Fried Chicken Cook Off
by: Cal EditorSaint Street Inn, 407 Brooke Ave.
7:00pm
Who wants some fried chicken? Everyone, that's who. But who's got the best fried chicken in town? And what qualities elevate one chicken over another? At the Saint Street Inn, we begin the quest to answer such profound questions with Lafayette's first fried chicken cookoff. We've gathered together some of the greatest fried chicken minds in all of the downtown/saint streets area - Kelsey Leger of The French Press, John Bienvenu and Alex Andrade of The Rusted Rooster, and Kris Allen of SSI - each of whom wi…
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Boil and Oil Block Party
by: Cal EditorRooftop Burdin Riehl Parking Garage
6:00pm
Admission: $35, $280
The Oil Center's 3rd annual crawfish boil and block party returns to the top of the Burdin Reihl Parking Garage in the heart of the Oil Center. Tickets are $35 per person and $280 for a table of eight and includes crawfish with potatoes and corn with soft drinks, wine and beer. Proceeds benefit the Oil Center Association. For ticket info call 232-1267 or visit online. …
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Cajun Country Cruise
by: Cal EditorMusson Patout Automotive Group, 300 Hwy. 90 W Frontage Rd.
10:00am-9:00pm
Admission: Free
Classic and muscle cars will roll through Iberia Parish for the 5th annual Cruisin Cajun Country Cruise In to be held May 16 - 18, 2013. Participants will experience the area's hottest attractions, award-winning Main Street historic district, food and live music, while spectators will enjoy free car shows and entertainment.…
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Music & Market Spring Series
by: LCVCCourthouse Square, 118 South Court Street, Opelousas
5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
This event, held every Friday, features live music in a unique family-friendly outdoor setting. Also, Music & Market will spotlight a vegetable and/or agriculture commodity. Samples will be available. Lawn chairs are welcome. Ice chests will not be allowed.Stop and Paint the Flowers
by: LCVC1008 East St. Mary Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70503
T-F 12-5 p.m.
Admission: Free
All Member ~ All Media exhibit of traditonal & contemporary floralsLes Courdre Points Quilting Circle
by: LCVCNuNu's Arts & Culture Collective, 1510 Bayou Courtableau Rd. (Hwy. 93), Arnaudville
Admission: Free
Join the group of French speakers keen on quilting en francais to keep these two aspects of local culture alive and well. All skill levels welcome! [Event Website]Eunice Farmers Market
by: LCVCCorner of 2nd Street and Park Street, Eunice
Wed. 1 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.
Admission: Free
Select from seasonal vegetables, fruits, jellies, sweet dough pies, breads and other locally made products. Arts and crafts may appear from time to time as vendors are available. [Event Website]GLC Farmers Market
by: LCVCGLC Meat Market, 211 North Main Street, Loreauville, LA 70552
1:30--5:30 p.m.
Admission: No
Local farmers selling produce, plants, honey, homemade pies or any item grown locally. Grass-fed beef, pork and lamb are also available at the meat market during this time.Opelousas Farmers Market
by: LCVC828 East Landry St., Opelousas
6:30 a.m.
Admission: Free
Discover bounties of homegrown fruits, vegetables, preserves and jellies and more. Arts and crafts are also available for purchase. [Event Website]ZooLive Animal Show in the Zootorium
by: LCVC5601 US Hwy. 90 East, Broussard, LA 70518
11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.
Admission: $2 per person (ages 3 &a
Enjoy our fantastic ZooLive show in our Zootorium. See up close animals from around the world and learn interesting and fun facts about them. Weekends only. Open weekdays during March, April and May.Cajun Cooking Show and Meal
by: LCVCFEZZO'S RESTAURANT, Exit #97 - Scott Frontage Road, 70583
2 hours
Admission: $30 per person
Cajun Cooking Show and Meal. Groups of 25 or more. Reservations Only.Community
Friday, May 17, 2013
Cajun Country Cruise
by: Cal EditorMusson Patout Automotive Group, 300 Hwy. 90 W Frontage Rd.
10:00am-9:00pm
Admission: Free
Classic and muscle cars will roll through Iberia Parish for the 5th annual Cruisin Cajun Country Cruise In to be held May 16 - 18, 2013. Participants will experience the area's hottest attractions, award-winning Main Street historic district, food and live music, while spectators will enjoy free car shows and entertainment.…
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Lafayette Friday Afternoon French Table
by: Cal EditorJohnston Street Java, 3123 Johnston St
5:00pm
Admission: Free
The Lafayette Friday Afternoon French Table meets regularly at 5:00 PM each week at Johnston Street Java, 3123 Johnston St., Lafayette, LA 70503.Resusitate Your Unfinished Works of Art
by: LCVC1008 East St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette, LA 70503
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: Members: $60; Non-member
Pat Bourque will teach this workshop in mediums of oil & acrylic.Music & Market Spring Series
by: LCVCCourthouse Square, 118 South Court Street, Opelousas
5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
This event, held every Friday, features live music in a unique family-friendly outdoor setting. Also, Music & Market will spotlight a vegetable and/or agriculture commodity. Samples will be available. Lawn chairs are welcome. Ice chests will not be allowed.Stop and Paint the Flowers
by: LCVC1008 East St. Mary Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70503
T-F 12-5 p.m.
Admission: Free
All Member ~ All Media exhibit of traditonal & contemporary floralsLes Courdre Points Quilting Circle
by: LCVCNuNu's Arts & Culture Collective, 1510 Bayou Courtableau Rd. (Hwy. 93), Arnaudville
Admission: Free
Join the group of French speakers keen on quilting en francais to keep these two aspects of local culture alive and well. All skill levels welcome! [Event Website]Eunice Farmers Market
by: LCVCCorner of 2nd Street and Park Street, Eunice
Wed. 1 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.
Admission: Free
Select from seasonal vegetables, fruits, jellies, sweet dough pies, breads and other locally made products. Arts and crafts may appear from time to time as vendors are available. [Event Website]GLC Farmers Market
by: LCVCGLC Meat Market, 211 North Main Street, Loreauville, LA 70552
1:30--5:30 p.m.
Admission: No
Local farmers selling produce, plants, honey, homemade pies or any item grown locally. Grass-fed beef, pork and lamb are also available at the meat market during this time.Opelousas Farmers Market
by: LCVC828 East Landry St., Opelousas
6:30 a.m.
Admission: Free
Discover bounties of homegrown fruits, vegetables, preserves and jellies and more. Arts and crafts are also available for purchase. [Event Website]ZooLive Animal Show in the Zootorium
by: LCVC5601 US Hwy. 90 East, Broussard, LA 70518
11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.
Admission: $2 per person (ages 3 &a
Enjoy our fantastic ZooLive show in our Zootorium. See up close animals from around the world and learn interesting and fun facts about them. Weekends only. Open weekdays during March, April and May.Cajun Cooking Show and Meal
by: LCVCFEZZO'S RESTAURANT, Exit #97 - Scott Frontage Road, 70583
2 hours
Admission: $30 per person
Cajun Cooking Show and Meal. Groups of 25 or more. Reservations Only.Community
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Cajun Country Cruise
by: Cal EditorMusson Patout Automotive Group, 300 Hwy. 90 W Frontage Rd.
10:00am-9:00pm
Admission: Free
Classic and muscle cars will roll through Iberia Parish for the 5th annual Cruisin Cajun Country Cruise In to be held May 16 - 18, 2013. Participants will experience the area's hottest attractions, award-winning Main Street historic district, food and live music, while spectators will enjoy free car shows and entertainment.…
[Event Website]