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Youth Sports Registration Starts Soon in Lafayette

Debbie Ray — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:03:26 +0000

Registration is taking place at each of the seven youth associations in the parish.

I'm Going To Toledo Bend; Any Suggestions?

JayCee — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 20:00:28 +0000

Shannon’s family has some property at Toledo Bend Lake, and we are headed there this weekend. I have only been to Toledo Bend once before (no thanks to my cousin, Neil Carret!), so I don’t know much about the area. We will have a ‘party barge’ to use, and we have a place to stay; [...]

Petanque – Funny Name, Fun Game

Debbie Ray — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 16:18:30 +0000

Petanque (Pa-tonk) is a funny French name for a fun game. And you can play it here in Lafayette! I'd never heard of it until Mike Leblanc educated me about it. Petanque is a bowling game traditionally played in town parks and squares in France on hard packed surfaces. The games is played by rolling metal balls on the ground, seeking to displace other player’s balls (boules in French).

Palmetto State Park Fundraiser

JayCee — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:12:48 +0000

Friends of Palmetto Island State Park has scheduled the 2nd Annual Jambalaya Plate Lunch sale for Sunday, May 27th.

In Our Own Backyard: Veteran's Park [Gallery]

JayCee — Thu, 03 May 2012 20:02:52 +0000

The park, maintained through cooperation between the Lafayette Consolidated Government and the Vietnam Veterans of American (VVA), Acadiana Chapter (Hill 141), has served as the setting for many events, including Memorial Day ceremonies, Veterans' Day ceremonies, remembrance services, birthday parties, anniversary parties, and group get-togethers.

Cyclists Arrive Wednesday

Debbie Ray — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:59:01 +0000

Cycle Zydeco, a bicycle riding tour of the Lafayette, Breaux Bridge, Opelousas, Mamou, Eunice area was supposed to be cancelled this year after a wonderful 10 year run. But cyclists from the Kansas City area would not stand to miss their annual trip to Acadiana and decided to organize their own trip!

Now Is The Time For Nature Park Visit

JayCee — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:02:03 +0000

With the weather in the cool-down mode, now is the perfect time to visit the Acadiana Park Nature Station and Dr. Tommy Comeaux Nature Trails.