The Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce presents: The Wizard of Roux: Virtual Live Cooking Demonstration with Chef Amy Sins Grab your roux spoon and gumbo pot, Chef Amy Sins is coming to your kitchen virtually, to teach you how to make world championship gumbo at home! Interact with Chef Amy and ask questions as you…… More
The Shadows-on-the-Teche is hosting a craft market just in time to finish your holiday shopping! The Shadows Christmas Craft Market will take place in The Shadows gardens on Saturday, December 12th from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Vendors from around Louisiana will display and sell their original work. You’re sure to find that missing gift for your…… More
DATE PARISH LOCATION ADDRESS 11/30/20 12/01/20 12/02/20 12/03/20 12/04/20 – Lafayette Parish Health Unit 220 W Willow St, Lafayette Friday, December 4th Flu Vaccine available 11/30/20 St Martin St Martinville Health Unit 303 W. Port St, St Martinville 12/01/20 Iberia Iberia Parish Health Unit 715 Weldon St, New Iberia LA 12/01/20 Iberia Iberia Parish Ward…… More
Netflix is known to provide suggestions immediately after a program’s conclusion. Evidently, for some viewers, that’s too soon. Composer Daniel Pemberton compared it to a rushed meal at a restaurant, “The second that final spoonful goes in your mouth the waiter runs over, noisily clears the plates away and shoves a new menu under…… More
A study from the University of Birmingham found that drinking cocoa improved the ability to quickly solve a series of complex mental tests. Researchers attributed the increased performance to flavanol, a compound found naturally in chocolate. Lead author Catarina Rendeiro said, “We used cocoa in our experiment, but flavanols are extremely common in a…… More
A dog from New Hampshire was reunited with its owner after being lost in the woods of Missouri for nearly a year. Kate Olson was visiting family last year when Walter the golden retriever slipped out of his collar and bolted. She posted signs, retraced steps to no avail. Lost Paws Trapping was able…… More
Lafayette, LA – As the COVID-19 positivity rate continues to climb in Lafayette Parish, Mayor-President Josh Guillory reiterates the importance of safely celebrating Thanksgiving. Be Careful Be careful when gathering with family who do not live in your household. It’s safest to gather only with the people in your household. Celebrating with others outside your…… More
Al Berard Memorial Fund, a fund of Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA), launched its annual fundraising campaign for 2020. There are a variety of sponsorship levels that range from $2500 to $250. All donations to the Al Berard Memorial Fund are tax deductible and should be made before December 31. You can view the sponsorship…… More
Lafayette Consolidated Government’s Household Hazardous Waste Day at Cajun Field, scheduled for Saturday, November 21, has been tentatively rescheduled for the spring of 2021. Unfortunately, postponement is necessary because of issues beyond LCG’s control with the COVID-19 pandemic and a scheduling conflict with Cajun Field. A large venue, such as Cajun Field, is needed to…… More
Lafayette Consolidated Government’s Department of Public Works Transit Division will not provide Daytime and Night Owl bus service on Thanksgiving Day, November 26. Paratransit service also will not run, however, approved riders are welcome to schedule rides. Bus and paratransit services will resume regular schedules on Friday, November 27. The Lafayette Transit System office will…… More
Get ready to dig deep into science, tech, outdoors, crafts, and early literacy! The Lafayette Public Library is adding Adventure Kits to their collection with a generous donation from Cox Communications. An Adventure Kit is like a library program in a box that can be checked out with your library card. Each kit comes…… More
Drive Thru COVID- 19 Testing DATE PARISH LOCATION ADDRESS 11/23/20 11/24/20 *11/25/20 Lafayette Lafayette Parish Health Unit 220 W Willow St, Lafayette 11/23/20 St Martin St Martinville Health Unit 303 W. Port St, St Martinville 11/24/20 Acadia Acadia Parish Rice Arena 159 Cherokee Dr, Crowley *11/25/20 Iberia West End Park 1200…… More
The final home game for Louisiana’s Ragin Cajuns has been canceled due to Covid 19. The SBC Western division champs were scheduled to face Central Arkansas on Saturday. In a story from KLFY, “We appreciate our tremendous medical staff and athletic trainers working closely with our football program in order to best navigate the situation,”…… More
Hearts of Hope is saying “No More”. No More is an education, awareness and fundraising campaign aimed at ending the pervasiveness of sexual violence in Acadiana YOU can make a difference by saying NO MORE and donating today : www.theheartsofhope.org/donate Every service at Hearts of Hope is FREE to every client, every time. Your gift matters.…… More
Get ready to fish! The Girard Park Pond in Lafayette is stocked with tagged, adult channel catfish for the Get Out and Fish! Derby scheduled during Thanksgiving week. All levels and ages are eligible to participate but must follow guidelines to receive a prize. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has stocked 16 ponds…… More
Thomas Rhett and wife Lauren Akins co-hosted the 11th annual CMA Country Christmas TV special on ABC on Nov. 30. This year’s lineup featured Thomas Rhett, Dan + Shay, Gabby Barrett, Lady A, Tim McGraw, Florida Georgia Line, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town, and Darius Rucker with Lindsey Stirling. Little Big Town performed “Christmas Time Is…… More
Garth Brooks released his new album, Fun, on Nov. 20. Fun debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart this week. The 14-song offering moved 18,000 equivalent album units, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data. While Fun had the best debut on the chart at No. 7, it was topped by Luke Combs’…… More
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nation’s highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. Dolly Parton has never been awarded the Medal of Freedom . .…… More
Thomas Rhett and wife Lauren Akins co-hosted the 11th annual CMA Country Christmas TV special on ABC on Nov. 30. This year’s lineup featured Thomas Rhett, Dan + Shay, Gabby Barrett, Lady A, Tim McGraw, Florida Georgia Line, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town, and Darius Rucker with Lindsey Stirling. Gabby Barrett performed traditional Christmas carol “The…… More
Here’s everything you need to know about the Christmas in Rockefeller Center TV special. Date: Dec. 2 Time: 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT Television Station: NBC Hosts: Hoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker, Craig Melvin Location: New York City with some remote performances Performers: Dolly Parton, Dan + Shay, Brett Eldredge, Gwen Stefani, Kelly…… More
