October 29, 2012 The 7th Annual 'jeep jaunt', to raise money for the American Lung Association, rolled through Acadiana today.
The registration took place at Celebrity Theatres on Hwy 90 in Broussard, followed by the actual 'jaunt' to Cypress Bayou Casino and Hotel.
October 24, 2012 There's nothing like the tradition of fine food, and in South Louisiana, I think that we have the market cornered!! Po-Boys!!!
October 22, 2012 The UL Lafayette Marching Band will be the only marching band from Louisiana in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. This will be The Pride Of Acadiana's second appearance. The first was in 2005.
October 22, 2012 On Thanksgiving Eve, November 21, 2012, light up the night sky by wearing things that 'gleaux' as you run or walk down Camellia Blvd for 'Camellia Crossing: Acadiana's Fastest 5K & Family Fun Run' to benefit Miles Perret Cancer Services.
October 21, 2012 I checked the PO Box last night before I headed home, and it was chocked full of registrations for the 'jeep jaunt'!!
We are gearing up for the 7th Annual 'jeep jaunt', which is coming up a week from today, and as of last night there were 656 people registered for the event!!
October 19, 2012 With the storms that came through early this morning came nice, cool weather to follow, perfect for Stone Energy's Inaugural United Way Gumbo Cook-Off at Cajun Field.
October 19, 2012 The 6th Annual Out of the Darkness suicide awareness walk will take place on October 20, 2012, at Girard Park.
The Out of the Darkness Community Walks are 3-5 mile walks taking place in over 200 communities across the country this fall, and the Acadiana walk will be near UL's campus, at Girard Park.
October 17, 2012 Laissez les bons temps couler!
Bayou Vermilion Festival & Boat Parade
LAFAYETTE, LA – The community is invited to let the good times flow on Sunday, October 21 for Bayou Vermilion District’s Bayou Vermilion Festival & inaugural Boat Parade. The Bayou Vermilion Festival is a celebration of and on the Vermilion River and aims to increase awareness of the river as a viable source of recreation for Lafayette Parish.
October 15, 2012 “5th Annual Swamp Rally” for St. Jude Children’s Hospital takes place on October 20, 2012 at Bourbon Hall (113 West Main St. New Iberia). There will be a Poker Run, with registration from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. Ride is through the back roads to Reds Levee Bar in Catahoula and to Lill’s on the Teche in Parks.
October 15, 2012 Now here's a brilliant idea to celebrate autumn and promote breast cancer awareness! The Pink Pumpkin Patch Foundation was created in 2012 to aid in the fight against breast cancer.
They've recruited dozens of America’s pumpkin growers to plant pink 'Porcelain Doll' pumpkin seeds
October 9, 2012 The Cajun Jeepers, a local, non-profit Jeep club, is holding their monthly meeting tonight at Maya's Mexican Grill (2633 S.E. Evangeline Thruway) at 6:30 pm.
Cajun Jeepers Crue', based in Lafayette, was formed by people with similiar interests, including enthusiasm for outdoor/off-road activities and "giving back", in efforts to support the missions of local charities.
October 3, 2012 JayCee will do his show live from the Stone Energy Gumbo Cookoff at Cajun Field.
Cookoff is from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$5 Admission
70 Gumbo Teams
Music by Lafayette's Bayou Boys
Silent Auction
Raffle Items
Beer/Soft Drinks
Guest Appearance by Jake Delhomme
Proceeds Benefit United Way of Acadiana
