Baby Pincher, Lil Miss and Master Pincher Contest will be held on Saturday, March 15, at the Breaux Bridge High School Gym. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. and the pageant will begin at 8:00. Deadline for entry is Thursday, March 13. Zero to 47 month contestants must be a resident of Louisiana. Four to six year old contestants must reside in the Breaux Bridge High School District.
The Jr Crawfish Queen Contest will be held on Saturday, March 15, at the Breaux Bridge High School Gym. Deadline for entry is Thursday, March 13. The contest will begin at 3 pm. Interview will be held that afternoon, time to be announced. The contestants must be in between the ages of 7 & 10 years old and reside in and attend a public, private or parochial school while living in the Breaux Bridge High School District.
The Ecrevette Contest is open to girls in between the ages of 10 & 13 years old. They must turn ten by June 30, 2025 and must not older than 13 on day of the pageant. Contestant must reside in and attend a public, private or parochial school while living in the Breaux Bridge High School District. Interviews will be held on March 15 at the Breaux Bridge High School gym, time to be announced. Deadline for entry is Thursday, March 13.
Applications for the contests can be downloaded from www. bbcrawfest.com Applications may also be picked up at the BBCFA office. Call the office at 3326655 or call Angelique Bernard at 288-3181, or request application by email at breauxbridgecrawfishfestival@ yahoo.Com.
Hangin’ on the Bayou Car & Truck Show, Saturday, March 15, Cade Community Center, doors open at 8 a.m. registration is $40 per entry and spectators are welcome. Event sponsored by La Belle Ville Civic Club. Contact Michelle Broussard at 337523-2472 or visit Facebook at Hangin’ on the Bayou.
St. Martin Parish AARP # 4460 meetings 2025 - March 13, April 10, and May 8, 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.
Cecilia High School One-Dollar Book Sale, March 22, 10 to 2 at the CHS Library. Like new & gently used books in all genres for all ages plus DVDs & jigsaw puzzles. Cash only.
The Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival Queen’s Pageant will be held at Teche Center for the Arts on Saturday, April 12. Eligible contestants can come by the festival office, 520 Parkway Dr., Breaux Bridge, to get a queen’s commitment form during the hours of 9am and 4pm. Commitment forms can be turned in before or at the contestant meeting that will be held on March 19, at 6:30pm. Call the festival office at 337-332-6655 for more information.
St. Martin Parish Library:
•Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) – The St. Martin Parish Library is a host site for VITA’s free tax preparation services.To schedule an appointment, 337-233-3414, Email: allthingsvitaco@gmail. com.
Join Cub Scout Pack 301 or Boy Scout Troop 174. Cub Scouts is for boys and girls in Kindergarten thru 5th grade; Boy Scouts is for boys 11-17 years old. Contact Bianca Bonin at 337-654-7336.
The Arc of St. Martin, 405 N. Main, St. Martinville, open Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. – 12 noon. Breaux Bridge location, 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 337-580-5536.
The St. Martinville Chamber is hosting a Community Service Day once a month. Civic organizations, public entities, businesses, concerned citizens, schools and church clubs are encouraged to participate. Contact Mary Desormeaux, 337342-8181, or Candy Bertrand, 337-3225375.
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, 915-412-0758.
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 318-272-0262.
Longfellow-Evangeline State 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 speakers!
Lenten Play Party Saturday March 15 2:00 to 4:00 pm. An allages gathering for round dancing to A Capella Louisiana French folk songs and a few games too!
Cultivate to the Classics! Saturday March 22, 10 am to noon. Help keep the gardens at Longfellow-Evangeline beautiful while enjoying live French classical music on the viola! We’ll be weeding and planting while accomplished violist Kristy Venstrom adds melody to nature’s ambiance. Registration is helpful but not required.
For more great programs happening in March, visit the events section on Longfellow’s page at lastateparks. com or follow the official Facebook page.< https:// www. lastateparks.com/historic- sites/longfellowevangeline- state-historic- site> Open daily 9 to 5. Guided tours available on the hour from 10 am to 3 pm (no tour at noon). (337) 394-3754.
