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UL Lafayette Spring 2012 Outstanding Graduates

 
A total of eight students will be honored during Spring 2012 commencement ceremonies as the UL Lafayette Alumni Association’s Outstanding Graduates.
 
Each semester deans from the eight academic colleges nominate a student as an Outstanding Graduate based on leadership, scholarship and service. A selection committee with the Alumni Association interviews each candidate and selects one for the overall award.
 
Here’s a look at this semester’s Outstanding Graduates.
 
Amanda Martin – College of the Arts
 
Amanda Martin, daughter of Todd and Stephanie Martin of Jeanerette, is the Outstanding Graduate ...

365 Days of Natureʼs Own Bread. Free!

Enter Natureʼs Own Portrait on a Plate Contest for your chance to win a yearʼs worth of bread!

Natureʼs Own understands the importance of family and thatʼs probably why itʼs Americaʼs favorite soft variety bread. And now theyʼve launched a contest for the month of May where moms and their kids can have fun in the kitchen and get the chance to win free bread or other Natureʼs Own products for an entire year.

All through this month, moms and their children will be in the kitchen creating unique portraits of Mom, using bread, meats, vegetables, fruit, condiments and whatever else is on hand in the pantry or ...


This Week's Calendar:

May 10th through May 15th

Thursday, May 10 - Rhythms on the River

Free live music every Thursday evening.
Where: River Ranch Town Square
When: n/a
Who: The whole family
How: Just show up
Cost: Free
For more info: riverranchdevelopment.com 337-216-6529
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Saturday, May 12 - International Migratory Bird Day Festival

 International Migratory Bird Day Festival. All are invited to celebrate this day by learning about birds and their conservation with a trail hike, a presentation, games and displays. For more information call 888-677-6100 toll free or 363-6289 locally.
Where: Louisiana State Arboretum, Ville Platte
When: n/a
Who: everyone
How: show up
Cost: free
For more info: For more information call 888-677-6100
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Saturday, May 12 - Bayou Vermilion Canoe Trips

The Bayou Vermilion District offers regular canoe trips on the Bayou Vermilion on the 2nd and Last Saturday of each month. Trips begin at 8:30 am and last til around 11:30 am.

Canoe trips for private and corporate groups. Group trips of 6 or more individuals can be scheduled by appointment. This is a great outing to share with family, friends, school groups and business associates.
Where: Canoe trip participants meet at Bayou Operations located at 350 Fisher Road.
When: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Who: The whole family.  Suitable for older children.
How: To pre-register or arrange a trip contact Margot Addison at (337) 233-4077 ext. 205, or Click Here To Email Margot.
Cost: The individual cost for canoe trip is $5.00 per person. The individual fee goes toward insurance coverage provided by the American Canoe Association event insurance.
For more info: http://www.bayouvermilion.org/index.cfm?load=page&page=66
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Saturday, May 12 - Saturday Tales @ Barnes & Noble

Book :  Me and My Mom.  This book celebrates the very special relationship between a mother and child. Constant companions, the two make daisy chains, call out echoes from a cave, balance apples on their noses, go ice-skating and swimming and romp in the autumn leaves.
Where: Barnes & Noble on Johnston Street
When: 11:00 AM
Who: This book is for age range 3 to 8
How: Show Up
Cost: Free!
For more info: Barnes and Noble Lafayette Store Events
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Saturday, May 12 - Student Arts Expo

Saturday, May 12 in The Student Arts Expo is an annual event designed to increase public knowledge and appreciation of the arts by and for the youth of the community. 10:00 a.m – 1:00 p.m. Chalk Walk, 2:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies, 2:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Student Arts Expo  
Where: Downtown Lafayette
When: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM (10 - 1 Chalk Walk, Opening ceremonies @ 2)
Who: Everyone
How: Show up and enjoy
Cost: Free
For more info: Businesses or schools, to participate, contact Paige Krause at 337.233.7060 or Paige@AcadianaCenterfortheArts.org
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Saturday, May 12 - Fox Trot Orchestra

The Hilliard University Art Museum for a bicentennial celebration of the arts. The Museum will host the New Leviathan Oriental Fox-Trot Orchestra in consort with our year of Louisiana Art and Artists. Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne will give a brief description of the events associated with Louisiana’s Bicentennialprior to the evening performance
Where: The Hillard University Art Museum on the campus of ULL
When: 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Who: Everyone
How: Show up
Cost: Free,  bring your picnic supper and lawnchairs and blankets
For more info: contact the museum for more information and you can view the band on youtube link http://youtu.be/1kQaRkUh_QM
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Saturday, May 12 - Movies in the Parc: Grease

Downtown Lafayette's Movies in the Parc presented by Cox features family friendly movies under the stars in Parc International. Take the family and bring a blanket to enjoy the movies of the 2012 series.
 
 
 
Where: Parc International, Downtown Lafayette
When: 7:00 PM (gates open at 6:30)
Who: The whole family
How: Just show up
Cost: Admission is $2 and free for children 5 and under.  Parking is available at Parc-Auto du Centreville at Polk and Vermilion Streets. Concessions are available on site.
For more info: For more information, visit DowntownLafayette.org or call 337.291.5566.
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Monday, May 14 - Toddler Time

Storytime for Toddlers
Where: Barnes & Noble, Johnston Street
When: 10:00 AM
Who: Everyone is invited!  This Storytime is always a great book selection for toddlers!
How: Show Up and head to the Children's Section
Cost: Free Event each week
For more info: 337-989-4142
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Tuesday, May 15 - Toddler Tuesday at University Art Museum

Provides an environment for young children to play with our collection of toys, puzzles, and educational games.  Museum volunteers share a selection from our children’s book collection.  It is also a gentle, spontaneous environment for some social interaction for the children and a nice place for caregivers to meet and share.  Toddler Tuesday introduces children and caregivers to a lovely museum, to art, to play, to the spoken and read word (often neglected in our media concentrated world) and most of all, to a gentle respite on a Tuesday morning.
Where: Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum – UL Lafayette Campus
When: 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM (Story time starts at 10:30)
Who: Parents and caregivers are invited to come to the museum with toddlers and strollers in tow.
How: Just show up. **Groups of 10 or more please call ahead to make special arrangements**
Cost: Admission is free.
For more info: Please call 482.1370 for additional information or to make arrangements.
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Tuesday, May 15 - T-Gallop : A Louisiana Horse Story Independent film

 written and directed Ms. Connie Castille.Small-Time Cinema brings you a documentary about the horse culture here in the great state of Louisiana.    Ms. Castille will be there for question and answer segment also.
Where:    Casa Azul Gifts is located at 232 ML King Dr. in Grand Coteau. This a free community event open all ages.  More info available at (337)662-1032 or 280-5517.
When: 7:00 PM
Who: Everyone
How: show up
Cost: free
For more info: (337)662-1032 or 280-5517. 
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Teen Scene:

Thursday, May 10 - Oral History with Ms. Etha Simien Amling and Poetry with Latasha Weatherspoon

Casa Azul Gifts in Grand Coteau hosts an oral history session with Ms. Etha Simien Amling and poetry performance by Latasha Weatherspoon.An open mic will follow.
Where: Casa Azule Gifts in Grand Coteau  232 ML King Dr.
When: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Who: adults and teens
How: show up
Cost: Free
For more info: Patrice Melnick, Casa Azul: (337) 662-1032 or festivalwords@gmail.com   
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Kids Eat Free or Frugally in Acadiana

Thanks for helping me build this directory! New additions this week.

Please help me build this directory of restaurants in Acadiana.  For inclusion, email details to anitat@macaronikid.com.

We suggest that you call before visiting to verify that these offers are still valid.

Every day

Cici’s Pizza – Kids 3 and under eat free from the Cici’s Pizza buffet everyday!

Golden Corral  – Kids 3 and under eat free every day! O’Charley’s – Kids eat free Monday through Friday at select O’Charley’s locations.

Pizza Hut – Kids eat free (3 and under) at Pizza Hut every day on ...


Special Treat for B-day Kiddo, Logan!

Mac Kids get a free cupcake from the Dessert Diva on their birthday!



Happy birthday, Logan Boudreaux!  
He turns 10 on May 10th!  

  

Children under 18, print this article and bring it to The Dessert Diva within 7 days of your birthday for a free cupcake! Choose one of the delicacies in the case!  Check out her delicious works of art on her Facebook page.

Email me your child's birthday details - anitat@macaronikid.com.  I need a first name and last initial and photo at minimum.

 

Check out the Birthday Party Guide


Bananas Foster French Toast

Mother's Day Breakfast in Bed

The perfect sweet treat to make for a special mom on Mother's Day!

Ingredients:
4 eggs
1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoon vanilla extract - divided
8 slices whole grain bread bread
2 bananas, sliced
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon dark rum or rum extract - optional
powdered sugar
Oil

Directions:
Crack eggs into medium size shallow bowl, beat lightly with a fork. Add milk and 1 tsp vanilla, stir well.

Heat griddle or frying pan over medium heat.  Coat with a thin layer of ...

Louisiana State Parks Calendar: Cajun Country

April calendar

Ongoing, Lake Fausse Pointe State Park, St. Martinville - Wildlife Attracting Program. Included in the program are feeding areas located at the Interpretative Center and a slough lookout. Bird watchers come from around the world to experience the wildlife on Lake Fausse Pointe. Interpretive Center open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and most Sundays. For more information call 888-677-7200 toll free or 229-4764 locally.

Ongoing, Lake Fausse Pointe State Park, St. Martinville - Interpretive Center, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Get the most out of your visit to Lake Fausse Pointe State ...


Mother's Day: Keys to Happiness

As Seen On KDKA TV Pittsburgh, PA

Everyone knows that the KEY to Mom's heart this mother's day is ORGANIZATION!  We modified this idea we found on familyfun.go.com and tried it ourselves for you!  It turned out to be totally gift worthy and certainly something the entire family can participate in.  After all, isn't that truly what mother's day is about.  Showering mom with tacky-licious gifts that little fingers toiled over? 

We KNOW mom will appreciate this Keys To Happiness key rack because she won't have to search endlessly for ...

Stamp Out Hunger on Saturday, May 12th

On Saturday, May 12th, Campbell Soup Company will join forces with the National Association of Letter Carriers to help Stamp Out Hunger across America. Now in its 20th year, the annual food drive has grown from a regional to a national effort that provides assistance to the millions of Americans struggling to put food on the table.

The Stamp Out Hunger food drive, held on the second Saturday in May, has become the nation’s largest single-day food drive benefitting Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization. In ...

Giveaway rules and contests

Email or call me to claim your prize. Rules to all contests.

Winners are announced in the e-newsletters delivered each week, so it is imperative that you check the newsletter and email me, anitat@macaronikid.com, or call me at 337-355-1KID, to claim your prize.  Rules to all Macaroni Kid Lafayette contests:Must be at least 18 years old and a Macaroni Kid Lafayette  subscriber to enter.  By entering into a contest, you are automatically agreeing to become as subscriber, if you are not already.  Email me to claim your prize.  Prizes must be claimed within 3 days of publication.  One entry ...


Story Times

Lafayette Public Library System

A Story for Every Age

For 9 – 18 months
BABY TIME is designed to introduce mothers, fathers, or caregivers and babies ages 9-18 months to nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and early literacy information.

For 18 - 35 months
TODDLER TIME Fifteen-minute story sessions geared to children 18-35 months. Adults must accompany toddlers.

For 3 - 6 years
STORY CASTLE Begin your child’s literacy education early with a star-studded lineup
of storytelling, music, fingerplays, and other educational activities.

For all ages:

STORY TIME is a special time for families to enjoy stories ...


We Are Not Responsible for Event Changes

Always check with sponsors before you finalize your plans.

It's always a good idea to call a venue or host if you plan on attending as a group of 10 or more.


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