National Wildlife Federation’s Oil Spill Relief Effort
As organizations from around the world band together to support the wildlife and people of the gulf during the on-going oil spill crisis, Buffalo Wild Wings is partnering with the National Wildlife Federation in these relief efforts.

From 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Monday, July 26th, 2010, The Lafayette Buffalo Wild Wings location will be donating 10 percent of their net sales to the National Wildlife Federation.

The National Wildlife Federation are on the ground in the gulf in addition to organizing thousands of local volunteers throughout the region in clean-up and wildlife care efforts.

Overcome all your stress and anxieties through Christ

Many people in the community are suffering with addictions, anxiety disorders, stress and depression that can’t find help. True Life Ministries are offering free classes to overcome these things. Classes are being offered every Thursday at 8:30 am (free breakfast) and every Tuesday at 6:30 pm on 111 S. St. Antoine in Lafayette. For more information call 337-232-6879.

JOBS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS

Experience Work is recruiting job-seeking individual 55 or older, of low to moderate income, in Lafayette Parish, willing to work an average of 20 hours per week. Experience Works is a non-profit organization providing training and employment services to older workers. For more information call 337-261-1503.

Blood Donations Needed

The following blood types are in short supply: A positive, B positive, O negative (universal donor), A negative and B negative. We also need AB blood types to donate plasma. United Blood Services is located at 1503 Bertrand Drive Mon, Tues, Thurs 8-5:30pm; Wed 8a-6p, Fri 8a-4:30pm, and Sat 8a-2p. To locate a mobile unit or for more information, call 235-5433 extension 3001 or unitedbloodservices.org

DO NOT VERIFY BANK INFO BY PHONE
Con- Artists are working South Louisiana and pretending to send messages from Teche Federal Bank to verify their bank information and then they are stealing funds from their accounts.  They are not just calling and texting Teche customers, they are targeting everyone in the area and hoping that Teche customers will respond. 

ADOPT A HOMELESS PET TODAY
The Lafayette Coalition of Animal Advocates wants to remind the public to adopt homeless, rescued pets. You can visit places such as Roicy Duhon Lafayette Animal Control Center (open on Saturdays from 10am-2pm), or Petsmart (Saturdays from 11am-3pm, and Sundays 1pm-4pm). www.petfinder.com gives you all information for local no-kill shelters, such as Lafayette Animal Aid (open weekends from 1pm-4pm), www.lafayetteanimalaid.org. Please spay or neuter your pets. 

 LSNA Legislative Brunch

The Louisiana State Nurses Association will be hosting a Legislative Brunch at A la Carte Restaurant in Lafayette, La. Twenty local area state senators and representatives have been invited to speak to about the upcoming state legislative sessionand how it may affect nursing and healthcare in the state. The cost for the event is $15 for members of LSNA and students, and $25 for non-members

Contact Christa Billeaud at christabilleaud@cox.net for more information  

Volunteers

The Acadiana Outreach Center is in critical need of volunteers for various positions in our donating area. If you are interested in volunteering for the Outreach Center, please call Jill Meaux at 337.237.7618 ext 231 for more information

LaCan

If you are a family member or has developmental disabilities or know someone who does, and are in need of home or community based services, please consider joing LaCan (Louisiana Citizens for Action Now). To sign up or to recieve more information call 337.945.0543 or 337.984.3458 or go to www.lacanadvocates.org  

Hospice of Acadiana's Annual Summer Camp

This years annual summer camp for children ages 7-11 years old, will be on July 29 & 30th. This 2 day
camp gives children the chance to meet new friends that share in their experience of having lost a loved one, learn ways of coping with grief, and how to deal with the emotions they now face. Children participate in
activities such as swimming, games, letter writing, therapeutic art projects and more. Spaces are limited so please contact Hospice of Acadiana, Inc. at 337-232-1234 to register. The cost of the camp is $15, which includes lunch, snacks, art supplies, etc.

Charity Poker Tournament

The Jacob Crouch Foundation is proud to announce that we are hosting a charity poker tournament on Saturday, July 17^th, 2010.  The event will be held at The Crown Room located at 4607 Johnston St., Lafayette, LA  70503.  200 individuals on a first-come, first-serve basis will have the opportunity to compete and support a local non-profit in the process.  . Initial buy-in is $50.00 with the option for additional buy-ins and add-ons.  80% of the initial buy-in will be paid out in prizes!

All proceeds will benefit the Jacob Crouch Foundation as we continue to educate the community about the silent epidemic of suicide.

For more information about the Jacob Crouch Foundation or this event please visit our website www.injacobsmemory.org or call our office at 337.234.1881

Johnny Carino's offering dicounted meals to donors

On Tuesday, June 15^th, you can support your community blood provider in two ways, followed by a delicious meal at Johnny Carino’s Italian Restaurant.  Bring your friends and family to the restaurant, located on the corner of Ambassador Caffery and Kaliste Saloom to donate blood for local hospitals. In return, donors will recieve a 10% dicount coupon to eat at Jonny Carino's. For More information contact Mitzi Moreau (337) 298-9342