City of Breaux Bridge Tourism Dept. 17th Annual Christmas Parade. Sunday, Nov. 30, 2 p.m. For application or more information, call 337-332-- 8500.
A Cajun and Creole Christmas in the Ville - St. Martinville Christmas Parade, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2 p.m. All invited to participate with floats, cars, business vehicles, bands, etc. Awards will be given for floats in the clubs, business and family categories. For more information, contact George Choplin at 337-5525090. Old Guard Guys group - a gathering of retired La. National Guard members bimonthly meeting will be held on Nov. 14 at Fezzo’s in Scott.
St. Martin Parish AARP #4460 December 11, 6 p.m., Magnolia Park Recreation Center in St. Martinville. Anyone 50 years or older is welcome to join. Meals are provided by the meeting sponsor.
ST MARTIN PARISH LIBRARY All branches closed for Thanksgiving Thurs., November 27 thru Sat., November 29.
Food for Fines Drive- Overdue fines may be waived with each food donation! During November and December, St. Martin Parish Library will accept canned, boxed, and packaged food donations to support local food pantries. For each item donated, $1 in overdue fines may be waived—up to $10 per library card holder during the Food for Fines Drive. Bring your donations to any library branch.
ST. MARTINVILLE Instructor Lead Yoga on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m..
Somewhere Over the WICKED Games! (teen, limit 10) Wed., Nov. 19, 4 p.m.
National Game and Puzzle Week (general, limit 12) Thurs., Nov. 20 - 26.
Genealogy Workshop Thurs., Nov. 20, 9:30 a.m. In partnership with The Acadian Memorial Foundation Board.
Book Club (adult, no limit). Thurs., Nov. 20, 3 p.m. Now reading: “The Immortalists”by Chloe Benjamin
Give Thanks Together! (general, limit 15) Mon., Nov 24, 1 p.m. Create with your own Thanksgiving banner!
BREAUX BRIDGE Instructor Lead Yoga Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2 p.m.
Instructor Lead ZUMBA (adult) Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.
Stitch & Chat Sewing Club (teen-adult) Wed., Nov. 26, 1 p.m.
Book Club Let’s Cook! (adult, no limit) Wed., Nov. 19, p.m. Now Reading: “Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe” by Heather Webber
Pop That Fan and Line Dance All Night!
(general, limit 30). Thurs., Nov. 20, 6 p.m.
Let’s Talk Again! — Becca Begnaud — Traiteur, Healer, Cultural Keeper. Friday, November 21, 1:00 p.m.
A Cornucopia of Coffee! (adult, limit 25) Tues., November 25, 6 p.m.
Book Reading & Signing Yvette Landry, author of The Wild Girl of Catahoula Tuesday, November 25, 6 p.m. Yvette Landry — Grammy-nominated musician, storyteller, and Louisiana author of The Wild Girl of Catahoula.
CECILIA STEM Playground (youth) Wednesdays, 4 p.m. Encourage socialization while developing basic problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Instructor Lead Yoga (adult, limit 10) Mondays and Wednesdays, 2 p.m.
Book Club (adult, no limit) Thurs., Nov. 20, 12 p.m. Now reading: “A Thousand Splendid Suns” by Khaled Hosseini.
MAKE YOUR OWN THANKFUL PUMPKIN (general, limit 15) Tues., Nov. 25, 4:30 p.m. Make a personalized paper pumpkin.
PARKS BLING AGAIN! Because Once Just Isn’t Enough to Shine! (youth, limit 15) Tues., Nov. 25, 10 a.m. Bring your favorite pair of shoes (or continue the project you started last time).
Book Club (adult, no limit) Wed., Nov. 26, 3 p.m. Now reading: “The Immortalists” by Chloe Benjamin ********
Join Cub Scout Pack 301 or Boy Scout Troop 174. Cub Scouts for boys and girls in Kindergarten thru 5th grade; Boy Scouts for boys 11-17 years old. Contact Bianca Bonin at 337-654-7336.
The Arc of St. Martin, 405 N. Main, St. Martinville and Main St., Breaux Bridge open Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. – 12 noon. Accepting donations.
Arnaudville French Table meets on the last Saturday of every month at 9:30 a.m., at the NuNu’s Art Gallery, 1510 Courtableau Hwy. Free event, open to the public. For additional info 337580-5536.
St. Teresa Center for the Works of Mercy in St. Martinville is currently in need of canned goods. Any product donation can be dropped off Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. - 12 noon. 600 South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, 337-242-2174.
God’s Pantry of Love is in need of nonperishable items to restock its food pantry. Henderson Bible Church, Lisa Trautwein, 915-4120758.
The St. Bernard/St. Francis Food Pantry, 701 W. Bridge, Breaux Bridge is open Tuesdays from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Call 337-314-9494 to inquire, make an appointment, or to volunteer.
Honor Guard services available for deceased military funerals. Must provide DD214 to funeral home. Contact Tom Goscienski at 337-2584462 or John Dupre 318272-0262. Longfellow-EvangeliState Historic Site French Table every Wednesday 10-11 am.Conversation, practice and activities for speakers of Cajun, Creole and international French, from beginners to native speaker. Admission is free. 1200 North Main St. (337) 394-3754 longfellow_ [email protected]
Louisiana French: Preserve & Evolve: An exhibit by CODOFIL now through January 12. Louisiana’s French and Creole/ Kouri-Vini languages have shaped our state immeasurably yet are often misunderstood. Get the facts about these languages, their place in the greater French-speaking world, and the efforts made by inspiring individuals to reclaim their heritage languages.
