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IN THIS ISSUE ON THE COVER MODERN DANCE IN ACADIANA Lafayette Wins Big at The West Coast Dance Explosion Finals.
CONTENTS 08 ACADIANA LIFE Lafayette’s ABSOLUT ® Best Martini Winners Announced Discover Lafayette Ride Acadiana – New Transit System Then and Now – Tracy Wirtz Cub Scouts – Boys and Girls Together Plantation Elementary Renamed 32 DANCERS FROM ACADIANA IMPRESSED JUDGES AND DAZZLED AUDIENCE MEMBERS AT THE WEST COAST DANCE EXPLOSION COMPETITION FINALS.
18 MIND | BODY | SOUL Why Me? 20 LIFE & LEISURE Defining A Good Day What’s Your Worth? 34 FAMILY MATTERS Concussion and Kids’ Sports Your Kids’ Understanding of Money Ensure Your Child Gets Enough Sleep 40 HOME What Your House Color Says About You 42 SHOW YOUR FACE 46 EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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WALK ON’S
Healing House Martinis 2018 Lafayette’s ABSOLUT® Best Martini Competition and Gala The Healing House: Hope for Grieving Children recently hosted its 14th Annual ABSOLUT® Best Martini Competition and Gala. This wildly anticipated fundraiser pits a select group of local restaurants against each other as they battle it out for the coveted title of “Lafayette’s ABSOLUT® Best Martini.”
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FEZZO’S This year’s participating restaurants included Zea, Tsunami, Bon Temps Grill, Bonefish Grill, Chuy’s, Ruffino’s, Fezzo’s, and Walk On’s. Over an eight-week period, the “Tini” Tuesday Tour visited each of the eight participating restaurants where patrons and Healing House supporters could savor this year’s signature martinis and cast their votes for the People’s Choice Award by way of tips and contributions. At the end of the eight-week tour, Healing House supporters and competing restaurants gathered at the DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette for the grand finale. Partygoers sampled martinis from all eight restaurants and cast their final votes for the Lafayette’s ABSOLUT® Best Martini – 2018, as they danced the night away and participated in live and silent auctions. The People’s Choice Awards were determined by totalling the tipped votes received during the tour along with money collected by voting at the gala. All eight teams did incredibly well with their unique Martini creations. After the contributions were tallied, based on the amount of money raised, the People’s Choice, Judges Choice, and Spirit Awards were announced.
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SPIRIT AWARD The Spirit Award went to Fezzo’s, whose Martini was Peachy, and their spirit was out of this world.
1st Walk-On’s (Summer Brees Martini) 2nd Fezzo’s (Mint to be Peachy Martini)
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3rd Zea Rotisserie & Bar (Bam Bam Martini)
JUDGE’S CHOICE The Judges’ Choice Awards were selected by a panel of local community leaders in a blind taste testing session, and the winners of the Judges Choice Awards for Lafayette’s ABSOLUT Martini 2018 are: 1st Chuy’s (Dreamy Margatini) 2nd Fezzo’s (Mint to be Peachy Martini)
benefited the Healing House: Hope This year’s wine glass design was by artist Leslie Tammariello
for Grieving Children, a local nonprofit organization that provides grief support for children dealing with the loss of a loved one. If you are interested in learning about the services offered by the Healing House or how you can volunteer or support this wonderful organization, visit Healing-House.org or call 337.234.0443.
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RUFFINO’S
ACADIANA LIFE
DISCOVER LAFAYETTE
political nature, Melanie’s grandmother exemplified the do’s and don’ts of French protocol and modeled the behavior of formal etiquette to be followed in a public setting. Reminiscing with delight as she recalled her memories of her grandmother’s closet and bedroom, and the exquisite scents of fine French perfume which always lingered in the air, Melanie provides an inspirational account of her love of French mannerisms and the culture’s focus on slowing down and savoring the delectable experiences in life. Quality over quantity is of utmost importance. Purposeful and thoughtful choices precede action, whether it is setting a beautiful and functional table for guests or selecting a suitable outfit as one prepares to go out to meet the world. Lessons learned through her own experiences led Melanie to understand that slowing down and
Clutter and unnecessary possessions are to be discarded to allow room for those things that are a source of happiness.
Melanie Jarrell (left) – Inspirational Coach and Author of Refinement of Manner: Manners, Etiquette & Elegance for the Twenty-First Century Woman and Jan Swift (right).
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ultivating an enjoyable and purpose-filled life is an exquisite journey possible for each of us, explains Melanie Jarrell, author of Refinement of Manner: Manners, Etiquette & Elegance for the Twenty-First Century Woman.
In a recent podcast interview of Discover Lafayette (www.discoverlafayette.net), Melanie discusses the important influence that her grandmother, born of French parents, played in her life as a young girl growing up in Lafayette. As the hostess of many events of a social and 10 FACE | AUG/S EPT 2018
adopting a “less is more” attitude underlies the European way of life and leads one to instinctively refine one’s manner and edit down selectively to enjoy what is truly important in life. Clutter and unnecessary possessions are to be discarded to allow room for those things that are a source of happiness. Of utmost importance to the modern woman are maintaining one’s integrity, respecting and showing kindness to others, and being a good citizen, all of which are truly priceless. The bonus of adopting this way of life is to experience the joie de vivre for which the French are famously known! Refinement of Manner took shape as Melanie began to compile her experience on the subject while spending her summers in Paris. Over several years, she wrote memoirs on her French upbringing, researched all the well-known “subject matter
In her book, Melanie provides an inspirational account of her love of French mannerisms
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and the culture’s focus on slowing down and savoring the delectable experiences in life. Available on Amazon in eBook, Audible, and Hardcover.
experts” such as Amy Vanderbilt, Emily Post, Judith Martin, Lillian Eichler, and Letitia Baldridge for their particular rules of etiquette, and read scores of biographies of women of rank and social status. She claims a robust library of first-edition etiquette books, and searches for that obscure, unknown author to add insight into the lifestyle of the refined woman. However, in the end, Melanie Jarrell developed her own unique twenty-first century class of etiquette she calls “Refinement” that provides an inspirational guide for today’s woman. In addition to the traditional etiquette rules, Melanie encourages the reader to go inward, reaching in to determine their personal mission statement. Accomplishment of the impossible is possible when you dig deep, focus on the few things that matter to you, and quit wasting time on the frivolous things which won’t matter a year from now or 50 years from now. Melanie Jarrell exemplifies the exquisite qualities of which she writes and has been an inspirational force in my life. I encourage you to invest in yourself and read Refinement of Manner if you are ready to begin an adventurous, intentional personal development journey. Available on Amazon in eBook, Audible, and Hardcover. Please visit www.discoverlafayette.net to listen to this podcast episode. While there, subscribe to receive weekly episodes on your iPhone or Android device. Jan Swift is host of Discover Lafayette, an audio podcast focused on the people and rich culture of Lafayette, the Gateway to South Louisiana. www.discoverlafayette.net. An attorney experienced in government and commercial law, she is affiliated with Swift & Rhoades, LLP.
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ACADIANA LIFE
HEALING HOUSE Moves To New Facility RANDON’S PLACE
After two decades of providing support to grieving children throughout Acadiana, Healing House-Hope for Grieving Children has moved into a new facility on South Beadle Road.
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NEW MULTI-CITY TRANSIT SYSTEM BEGINS The University of Louisiana at Lafayette, South Louisiana Community College, and Lafayette General Medical Center are just a few of the Lafayette stops provided.
A MUCH NEEDED REGIONAL TRANSIT SYSTEM IS COMING to Acadia and Lafayette Parish in late August. Ride Acadiana™ is a pilot bus route bringing interconnectivity to the cities of Crowley, Rayne, Duson, Scott, and Lafayette. The new public transportation resource is expected to impact the
communities’ sociability, economics, and provide more education and health opportunities to its users. According to Ride Acadiana™, there are 20 drop-off and pick-up locations. Each stop was strategically chosen to align with the pilot route’s goal of providing greater access to employment and education opportunities, and healthcare recourses. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette, South Louisiana Community College, and Lafayette General Medical Center are just a few of the Lafayette stops provided. Ride Acadiana™ currently has two 16-passenger busses that will run from 5:30 a.m. till noon and from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. each day. Each bus is handicap accessible. Tickets can be purchased for as little as $5 for a two-ride trip. For more information on stops and ticket fares, visit rideacadiana.com. Ride Acadiana™ is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture with support from the Louisiana Department of Transportation, the Acadiana Planning Commission, and the Lafayette Consolidated Government.
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HE NEW LARGER FACILITY, NAMED RANDON’S PLACE AT HEALING HOUSE, in memory of Mrs. Randon Costello, will allow Healing House to more than double the number of grief support groups being offered, thus eliminating their current waiting list, and providing ample space for future families requesting services. Randon’s Place at Healing House features expanded program areas allowing for specialized support groups based on how the child’s loved one died (extended illness, suicide, homicide, etc.), definitive spaces for adult caregivers to participate in their own support groups, and an extensive resource library available to the community. As the only children’s grief center within 200 miles of Lafayette, each year hundreds of children are given a safe space to work through the death of a parent or sibling. The new facility ensures no child in Acadiana will ever have to grieve alone.
lafayette’s
Healing House; Hope for Grieving Children provides an atmosphere that allows children ages 4 to 18 to express their grief through interactive play, expressive art work and discussion groups with peers experiencing the same trauma. All services provided by the Healing House are free of charge and run by volunteers.
Healing House relies on the generosity of our community through individual, corporate and family foundation donations. To make a donation or for more information on the services offered by Healing House or the Randon’s Place project, please visit www.healing-house.org or call our office at 337-234-0443. Located at 160 South Beadle Road in Lafayette.
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Healing House would like to thank our generous sponsors and the eight incredible restaurants that made Martinis 2018 an overwhelming success.
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ACADIANA ACADIANA LIFE LIFE
[ THEN AND NOW ]
TRACY WIRTZ By Scott Brazda The date was March 29, 2018, and for KATC-TV’s Tracy Wirtz, it was – at least on its surface – a day like any other. Except it really wasn’t. “I knew it was my last day on the air,” recalls Wirtz, FACE Magazine’s cover story in September 2012. “The crew made a beautiful video for me, and then we had cake!” But after the many hugs and goodbyes, she stepped into a new reality.
“Then I left, walked out the door and through the KATC parking lot thinking, …’This is the new chapter.’”
unknown, although she tells us, she wasn’t alone on this journey. “I’m very faithful, and I trust God completely,” she explains. “I had this sense of peace and even though I wasn’t exactly sure what was going to happen next, I trusted that peace and trusted that God would take care of me.” Part of the plan has been her role as spokesperson for the Courtesy Automotive Group, and the continuance of her radio work at 97.3 The Dawg; the latter is a perfect fit because radio was her first foray into broadcasting. “I love the intimacy of radio,” she says, “knowing that you’re talking to someone you can’t see who may need to hear your voice at that point and time.” Plus, there is the music. “As an announcer, you aren’t the star of the show. The music is the true star.”
The new schedule has allowed Tracy Wirtz But many viewers of Good Morning to fully immerse herself into a new venture Acadiana were very surprised by Wirtz’s as well, that of grandmother. “My oldest decision to leave. I mean, the show was Tracy’s original cover story may be read online at daughter has a nine-year old girl, Braylie number-one, and she had a strong fan base, www.issuu.com/faceacadiana/docs/face_sept2012_sm Jane, and the minute she was born I told so…why give it up? “It was something I’d myself, ‘Anything this kid wants she’s going been considering for a couple of years, something to get.’”(This was a phone interview, but I could clearly see my former of which I prayed every day that I would make the right decision.” When her three kids were young and in school, hosting a morning show was the perfect co-worker laughing and smiling as we discussed this topic). While she breathes for her children, adds Wirtz, being a grandmother is fantastic. job; Wirtz could pick them up, do homework, etc. But as the children grew “I’m called ‘Gigi’, by the way. Grandmother love is the best, and Braylie up, moved out, got jobs and had kids of their own, the family dynamic had is a star that shines brightly.” changed – and so had her health. “I started waking up earlier and earlier, some days at 12:30 a.m.” she says. “It was becoming very difficult, and very detrimental to my health, all of it induced by fatigue.” Then, there was the person Wirtz considers her very best friend. “My husband and I like spending time with each other, and we were becoming ships passing in the night. So, for the sake of my marriage and my health, I knew it was time to leave that particular position.” And as much as she loved doing ‘Good Morning Acadiana,’ she says the change has definitely been for the better. “I was just so exhausted, and there was nothing I could do to overcome it. But now, I literally see colors more clearly; I can have a coherent conversation in the afternoon, and not worry about getting behind the wheel and worry that I’ll be risking my life. In fact, my doctor told me, ‘You look so rested; I’m so glad you did this.’” Retirement, though, was not part of Wirtz’s plan. “I am a broadcaster; that is my calling.” But where the next road would take her was a trip into the
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Except for the first six months of her life (spent in Alexandria), Wirtz has lived in Crowley her entire life. Her latest path is allowing her more time to explore her home, and to visit with her parents, both of whom are in their early seventies. “Mom and Dad were both educators, and through their relationship, we kids learned some valuable lessons.” Specifically? “The best gift a father can give his children is by showing love for their mother. It teaches us how to love.” Her mantra, she says, brings our discussion back to her faith and her trust in a higher power. “That’s easy: Psalm 46:10 which says, ‘Be still and know that I’m God.’” I’m happy to say that following such a path appears to be working quite well for Tracy Wirtz. “It was simply time to move on from the morning show,” she concludes. “I’ve now had time to meditate and pray and figure out what God wants me to do. I’m very faithful, and I trust God completely.”
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AREA COUNCIL WELCOMES BOYS & GIRLS TO JOIN CUB SCOUTS
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n Lafayette, The Boy Scouts of America® (BSA) – Evangeline Area Council (EAC), announced that for the first time in its 108-year history, they are inviting both boys and girls to join the Cub Scouts (ages 5-10).
According to Art Hawkins, Executive Director of EAC, the values of Scouting – being trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent, are relevant and important for both boys and girls. “This change is about inclusion,” says Hawkins. “…Over the year, we’ve seen countless families bring their daughters to our meeting and events; these girls participate and learn right alongside their brothers, but until now, they did not have the opportunity to earn any badges or receive any credit for their achievements. This change in policy will allow both boys and girls the ability to learn and grow as young individuals.” The Cub Scouts are a program renowned for character-building fun and adventure. Through adventures big and small, Scouting embraces the outdoors and helps our communities through service projects, STEM development and building confidence through a wide range of activities. Over the next few weeks, the Evangeline Area Council will be hosting Cub Scout sign-ups throughout Acadiana. Each Cub Scout Den will be single gender — all boys or all girls. Cub Scout Packs, meanwhile, can include any combination of all-boy or all-girl Dens. This unique approach allows the organization to maintain the integrity of the single-gender model while also meeting the needs of today’s families. 16 FACE | AUG/S EPT 2018
Hawkins also stated that in February of 2019, the Boy Scouts would be called “Scouts BSA” programs.
ABOUT BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA EVANGELINE AREA COUNCIL The Boy Scouts of America provides the nation’s foremost youth program for character development and values-based leadership training, which helps young people be “Prepared. For Life.®” Chartered by the Boy Scouts of America’s National Council in 1924, the Evangeline Area Council continues to improve families and our community by serving more than 3,000 youth within the eight traditional parishes of Acadiana: Acadia, Evangeline, Lafayette, Iberia St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, and Vermillion.
and Exploring Posts that are chartered to a local school, religious organization or community center. Boys and girls, ages 5 - 20, are supported by over 1,000 volunteer leaders who help teach new skills, build selfesteem and reinforce Scouting values. We care passionately about what is happening to kids and our communities, and we are dedicated to supporting an exciting, quality program that builds better young people and our future leaders.
The Evangeline Area Council is divided into 92 Scouting units including Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, Venturing Crews,
To learn more about local Scouting visit the Evangeline Area Council’s website at www.eacbsa.org or call 337-235-8551.
PLANTATION ELEMENTARY RENAMED AS CORPORAL MICHAEL MIDDLEBROOK ELEMENTARY By Caitlin Marshall Earlier this month, the Lafayette Parish School Board voted unanimously to rename Plantation Elementary to “Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary.” Corporal Michael Paul Middlebrook was a member of the Lafayette Police Department for nine years, having previously served as a military policeman in the U. S. Army. Corporal Middlebrook Corporal Michael Middlebrook was shot and killed while serving the community of Lafayette, as he was responding to a shooting at a local store. Plantation Elementary has been re-named as a memorial to his service. At the meeting, Lafayette Police Chief Toby Aguillard said, “I could think of no greater monument for Michael, than to name a school after him.” According to LPSS, the name change is to take place immediately. A new, temporary sign is in place until a more permanent sign is available.
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MIND | BODY | SOUL
Why Me?
Listen. Just Listen. It’s a Question Difficult to Answer
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any of us go
also can find a way to define the tragedy in
through life with our
a way that it can give us new meaning and
families, developing
purpose. We do have a choice! Too often
our careers and
while we are in the depths of our pain, we
participating in activities that we find fulfilling
feel that we have no choice and feel lost
and satisfying. Our lives become a routine,
and confused. During this period we often
kids grow up and we progress towards our
are not thinking clearly and are prone to
goals. Then all of a sudden, tragedy strikes!
make bad choices.
A tragedy can take many forms such as the sudden loss of a loved one, the betrayal of a spouse, the loss of a job, or the loss of a home. The question we often ask is “Why me?” The tragedy itself passes, but the “Why?” question
For those of us who know of individuals and families going through tragedy, there are two things that we can do. 1. Go and see the individual/family. Your
can torment a person for months and even
presence can mean a lot and it shows
years to follow. During this time one can get
that you care. Ask if there is anything that
stuck in the areas of blame and anger:
you can do.
1. We try to place blame sometimes on others
2. Listen. Just listen and let them give voice
but mostly on ourselves. Trying to place
to their pain. Don’t try to “fix” them, just
blame extends the affects of the tragedy.
listen.
2. We get angry at ourselves and others and at
This connection with others is very
God. Our anger can lead us into depression.
important at this time. We were never
It often scares away our friends and it can
promised a life that is free from tragedy, pain
make us feel distant from God.
and disappointment. What we can promise
The answers to “why” is an explanation that can, in one way or another, help one make sense of a terrible situation. One struggles to find an adequate reason for the pain, anguish, and a sense of unfairness we feel. Being angry at the situation while recognizing the unfairness and crying over it helps to discharge
is that one does not have to suffer alone and that there are sources outside of ourselves to help us find the strength and courage as we navigate through the tragedies of life. The message we need to convey is that: “You are a good person. Can I come and be with you so that you are not alone.”
some of the pain and hurt we are experiencing. During this process we want to shift the question from “Why?” to “What do I do now?” Are we able to accept the idea that some things may happen for no apparent reason? Some people pass through tragedy and end up bitter while others empty and destructive. Still others will find purpose and meaning in their circumstances. We can either allow the tragedy to define us and let it ruin our lives. We
Don Short is the owner of After Hours Counseling located in Lafayette, LA. His practice focuses on clients with marriage, relationship and family issues. He is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. Contact After Hours Counseling 337-781-4565 or www.afterhourscounseling.com.
LIFE & LEISURE
A GOOD DAY
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ver the years I’ve learned that a good day has many meanings. We greet one another, often encouraging one
another to have A Good Day. We say this to folks in the grocery store, during our exercise routines, and as we encounter people in all manner of activity. It’s a nice saying. But it’s inexact. That’s the wrinkle.
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o a caregiver, A Good Day is one where the seriously ill patient is cognitively aware, or one where the patient smiles, or one where the patient rests peacefully. To a teacher, A Good Day is one where a student’s eyes shine in understanding, or one where every student respects classroom rules, or one where a parent notices a job well done. To an ordained minister, A Good Day might be one where home and hospital visits offer comfort, or one where an unexpected gift to the church arrives, or one where the next sermon flows with inspiration and ease. To an ordinary person like me, A Good Day is one where I haven’t used my sharp tongue, or one where I’ve written a note to someone I care about, or one where I’ve spent time with people I love. A Good Day is not a specific phenomenon. It doesn’t offer measurable quantity. It’s not even the same from week to week or person to person. No, A Good Day is much more complicated than that. A Good Day is extremely personal.
When I was a young mom, A Good Day was measured by the laundry. If all the socks matched when pulling them out of the dryer, I felt that all was right with the world. This was especially true when my sons played baseball at Lafayette Little League. My oldest son once had a coach who made players run laps before the game if they showed up without their official socks (or in my dad’s world of baseball jargon, their stockings). To this one particular coach, arriving I met her in her driveway on the way to the without the right socks was a capital ballpark and I could feel my heart rate settle down offense. Thus in our household, one that strived to follow the rules, those as my son’s uniform socks were placed on his feet. socks were a big deal. But since I did the laundry, the responsibility fell to me. I It was going to be A Good Day after all. remember once that one of those royal blue stockings disappeared. I pulled one from the dryer, but the other had dissipated. Anyone who washes and dries socks regularly will feel my pain. It’s just something that happens. A single sock disappears into thin air. I hurriedly called a friend whose son, on another team but one that wore similar colors, and asked her if we could borrow a proper colored sock. This is what mothers do. I met her in her driveway on the way to the ballpark and I could feel my heart rate settle down as my son’s uniform socks were placed on his feet. It was going to be A Good Day after all. I still do the laundry, but I’m not washing baseball and soccer socks anymore. My days are filled with work, chores and tasks, and often more pleasurable pastimes. A Good Day for me is now a simpler day, a day without too many demands, a day with smiles and laughter, a day spent with my husband. I like thinking about phrases, what they mean, and how we use them. I’m acutely aware that people in my circle are suffering, that people in my sphere are in need, and that all of us need A Good Day. I often need A Good Day myself. But I want to work towards having A Good Day, even when my circumstances seemingly prevent it. I want to embrace the concept. I welcome it. I want to choose to have A Good Day. Elizabeth O’Roark Hesterly was born and raised in Lafayette. She is a graduate of Acadiana High School and LSU, is too serious for her own good, admires loyalty and faithfulness, and strives for both.
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LIFE & LEISURE
WHAT’S YOUR WORTH?
Consider your VALUE to others # IntentionalPositivity
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s a Master Career Director and International Job and Career Transition Coach, I am often asked to coach clients through salary negotiation when they are looking for a promotion or a new job. After 32 years of assisting clients, here’s some thought-provoking information that might be “worth” your while to consider. In determining your value, we must first figure out how your worth is measured? More importantly, how do YOU measure your own worth? Frank Capra illustrated this beautifully in his classic movie, It’s a Wonderful Life. So, imagine that you are George Bailey in the movie. As the movie concludes, George Bailey hears these words from his brother, “Here’s to George Bailey, the richest man in town!” On the surface, this sounds like George’s worth is based on money. In reality, his worth is based on the countless gestures and heart he has extended to others throughout his life. This is the tearjerking climax of the movie!
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SO, WHAT WOULD LIFE LOOK LIKE IF YOU HAD NEVER BEEN BORN? Here’s a short list of people who might be “worth less” without you:
After careful review, have you concluded that you do have some tangible worth in the lives of others? If not, dig deeper.
FAMILY: Parents, grandparents, spouse, siblings, children, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and/or cousins.
The reality is that we all have a great impact on countless other people. You are worth a great deal. You are valuable! The trick is to constantly stay humble and grateful for all the blessings you’ve enjoyed throughout your life. Only then can you truly determine your own worth. And yes, this worth can translate into salary negotiation on your next career move.
FRIENDS: BFFs, friends, and/or acquaintances. WORK: Employers, colleagues, subordinates, clients, or even your transportation engineer (driver). HOME Neighbors, subdivision board, church congregation . ENEMIES: You know who these are. INVISIBLE PEOPLE: What about that person who receives a charitable gift (financial or gesture) from you…someone you’ve never even met?
Remember: Your worth is not determined by dollars and cents. It is determined by your efforts on a daily basis. So many people count on you – not monetarily – but through your actions. Consider that when you are looking unemployment square in the eyes. It will lift you up and bring your true center where it needs to be…valuing you…Val-YOU!
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MDOADNECREN in acadiana By Scott Brazda
WITH HARD WORK, DETERMINATION, AND CREATIVITY, JILL LISTI DANCE STUDIO WINS BIG AT THE WEST COAST DANCE EXPLOSION FINALS.
Photos Courtesy of West Coast Dance Explosion ©FACE Magazine. All Rights Reserved.
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TWO OF LAFAYETTE’S TEEN DANCERS RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS OF $40,000 AND $20,000 FROM THE AMERICAN MUSIC AND DRAMATIC ACADEMY.
“THIS IS HUGE
for Lafayette, I think,”
says Jill Listi. “None of us truly realize just how much talent we have both here in Lafayette and in Louisiana. Most of these kids have no idea how good they really are.” While the owner of the dance studio (Jill Listi Dance Studio) that bears her name has been back from the West Coast Dance Explosion competition since the second week of July, time has not lessened the level of pride she feels for the 32 girls who – at three levels – impressed judges and dazzled audience members. “Chalk it up to lots of hard work and dedication,” says Listi. “We’d attended the event since it began over 20 years ago, and had gotten to the Gala level on the final day, but we had never gotten to the point of winning.” That is, until July of 2018. Jill Listi teams in the ‘Mini’, ‘Junior’, and ‘Teen’ divisions made it through round after round
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in Orlando and went toe-to-toe against some of the nation’s very best dance teams and studios. “The ‘Gala’ is where the top seven teams in those divisions compete, essentially the finals,”
explains Listi. “There were thousands of dancers and routines at the competition, and the Gala features the very best. And wouldn’t you know it? Our girls brought it. And won it!” The ‘Elite Mini” squad, made up of 18 Jill Listi students, ages 7 -11, weren’t satisfied with just reaching the Gala; they decided to take their exceptional talents
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to the next level…and to finish first. “I thought they were going to do pretty well, but I had no idea they’d win the whole thing,” recalls Listi. “But they were the most talented, technical kids in the competition, and they had worked six days a week, six-to-eight hours a day to get to that level.”
Pure and simple, there wasn’t anything ‘mini’ about Listi’s ‘Mini’ squad. “They knew what they had to do and they went for it.” Nine girls on the Elite Juniors team came oh-so-close to duplicating that feat. This group of 11, 12 and 13 year
they were the team all the way from
They ended up third, and were some
regionals to nationals that every
amazing kids who knew exactly what
teacher was talking about,” adds
it took to succeed at any level.”
Listi. “Just one little flaw in their
Also earning the finals spotlight was
‘Feel It Still’ routine — they missed
a quintet of dancers not the least bit
one of their lifts. It cost them first,
awed by their West Coast Explosion
but that doesn’t diminish just how
stage, or their Gala opponents.
fabulous our Juniors squad was.
“There were only five dancers in our
olds ranked first all the way to the Gala, says Listi, but just one slight mistake cost them the title. “Oh, they were so wonderful, and
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Elite Teen group, and every other team was much bigger, with bigger production numbers,” smiles Listi. “I mean, huge teams from all over the country. One of them had 25 or maybe more on stage and our girls held their own. A fourth-place finish in what may have been the hardest category? Wow.” After the event, two of those five Teen superstars received even better news from the American Music
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and Dramatic Academy: DANCERS FROM ACADIANA IMPRESSED JUDGES AND DAZZLED AUDIENCE MEMBERS.
they’d earned scholarships to continue their studies at the next level. “I have to brag, you know? AMDA gives out only five scholarships,” explains Listi, “and Julia Toups was awarded $40,000 while Gabby Bronner took home a $20,000 scholarship.” Listi will be the first one to tell you she has had an amazing team carrying the torch for
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the studio behind the scenes as well. “Our coaches, our instructors are all family,” she says, “and they’re talented, dedicated and work overtime because they want the kids to do so well.” And even though the studio’s elite dancers are among the best-of-the-best, “…there’s always room for improvement. That’s why we attend so many workshops and various educational opportunities; you’ve got to keep learning and keep up with the times.” My final question to Jill Listi was, “Does this kind of success offer validation for Jill Listi Dance Studio in
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Lafayette, Louisiana? Does it give sort of a THE LAFAYETTE DANCE TEAM HAS ATTENDED
‘Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval’
THE EVENT SINCE IT BEGAN OVER 20 YEARS
to what you’re doing here?” Listi’s
AGO. THEY NAILED IT THIS YEAR.
answer is a common theme among those who manage ‘champions’.
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“Well, none of this is about us, about me or my teachers. The kids always come first; nothing else matters but the kids and helping them reach their potential in our family environment. Those students are truly what this is all about, and I’m just proud to see what they’ve accomplished.”
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FAMILY MATTERS
YOUTH SPORTS AND
CONCUSSIONS By Savannah Ludwig
As summer comes to an end and the fall semester
risks does not mean playing recklessly where a
begins, many school-age children are taking to the
player can bring harm to themselves or others.
fields to show off their athletic talents, and with soccer and football being the most popular sports for children under the age of 18, the potential for an injury such as a concussion is a definite possibility.
I believe we’re lucky to live in Acadiana, where the youth organizations my family has been associated with places the safety of the players above winning. Be that as it may, the risk of a concussion in highly
Over the past 20 years, I’ve watched my kids play
physical sports such as soccer and football is
many different sports, and yes, they’ve all suffered
always possible.
the occasional injury. As a parent, I accept that as part of growing up. My children have been educated and coached to understand that injuries are a risk one takes when engaging in competitive sports. However, understanding and accepting the 34 FACE | AUG/S EPT 2018
To better recognize, treat, and understand the long and short-term effects a concussion can have we ask you to read the following information provided by the CDC.
A Fact Sheet for
YOUTH SPORTS PARENTS WHAT YOUTH SPORTS PARENTS
SHOULD KNOW
This sheet has information to help protect your children or teens from concussion or other serious brain injury.
What Is a Concussion?
How Can I Spot a Possible Concussion?
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury—or TBI— caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move quickly back and forth. This fast movement can cause the brain to bounce around or twist in the skull, creating chemical changes in the brain and sometimes stretching and damaging the brain cells.
Children and teens who show or report one or more of the signs and symptoms listed below—or simply say they just “don’t feel right” after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body—may have a concussion or other serious brain injury.
How Can I Help Keep My Children or Teens Safe? Sports are a great way for children and teens to stay healthy and can help them do well in school. To help lower your children’s or teens’ chances of getting a concussion or other serious brain injury, you should:
Signs Observed by Parents • Appears dazed or stunned. • Forgets an instruction, is confused about an assignment or position, or is unsure of the game, score, or opponent. • Moves clumsily. • Answers questions slowly. • Loses consciousness (even briefly). • Shows mood, behavior, or personality changes. • Can’t recall events prior to or after a hit or fall.
• Help create a culture of safety for the team.
Symptoms Reported by Children and Teens
› Work with their coach to teach ways to lower the chances of getting a concussion. › Emphasize the importance of reporting concussions and taking time to recover from one. › Ensure that they follow their coach’s rules for safety and the rules of the sport. › Tell your children or teens that you expect them to practice good sportsmanship at all times. • When appropriate for the sport or activity, teach your children or teens that they must wear a helmet to lower the chances of the most serious types of brain or head injury. There is no “concussion-proof” helmet. Even with a helmet, it is important for children and teens to avoid hits to the head.
• Headache or “pressure” in head. • Nausea or vomiting. • Balance problems or dizziness, or double or blurry vision. • Bothered by light or noise. • Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy. • Confusion, or concentration or memory problems. • Just not “feeling right,” or “feeling down.”
Talk with your children and teens about concussion. Tell them to report their concussion symptoms to you and their coach right away. Some children and teens think concussions aren’t serious or worry that if they report a concussion they will lose their position on the team or look weak. Remind them that it’s better to miss one game than the whole season.
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FAMILY MATTERS Concussions affect each child and teen differently. While most children and teens with a concussion feel better within a couple of weeks, some will have symptoms for months or longer. Talk with your children’s or teens’ health care provider if their concussion symptoms do not go away or if they get worse after they return to their regular activities.
Plan ahead.
What Should I Do If My Child or Teen Has a Possible Concussion?
What do you want your child or teen to know about concussion?
As a parent, if you think your child or teen may have a concussion, you should: 1. Remove your child or teen from play.
What Are Some More Serious Danger Signs to Look Out For? In rare cases, a dangerous collection of blood (hematoma) may form on the brain after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body and can squeeze the brain against the skull. Call 9-1-1 or take your child or teen to the emergency department right away if, after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body, he or she has one or more of these danger signs: • One pupil larger than the other. • Drowsiness or inability to wake up. • A headache that gets worse and does not go away. • Slurred speech, weakness, numbness, or decreased coordination.
2. Keep your child or teen out of play the day of the injury. Your child or teen should be seen by a health care provider and only return to play with permission from a health care provider who is experienced in evaluating for concussion. 3. Ask your child’s or teen’s health care provider for written instructions on helping your child or teen return to school. You can give the instructions to your child’s or teen’s school nurse and teacher(s) and return-to-play instructions to the coach and/or athletic trainer. Do not try to judge the severity of the injury yourself. Only a health care provider should assess a child or teen for a possible concussion. You may not know how serious the concussion is at first, and some symptoms may not show up for hours or days. A child’s or teen’s return to school and sports should be a gradual process that is carefully managed and monitored by a health care provider.
• Repeated vomiting or nausea, convulsions or seizures (shaking or twitching). • Unusual behavior, increased confusion, restlessness, or agitation. • Loss of consciousness (passed out/knocked out). Even a brief loss of consciousness should be taken seriously.
You can also download the CDC HEADS UP app to get concussion information at your fingertips. Just scan the QR code pictured at left with your smartphone.
Children and teens who continue to play while having concussion symptoms or who return to play too soon—while the brain is still healing— have a greater chance of getting another concussion. A repeat concussion that occurs while the brain is still healing from the first injury can be very serious and can affect a child or teen for a lifetime. It can even be fatal.
Revised 12/2015
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To learn more, go to www.cdc.gov/HEADSUP
HEADS UP CONCUSSION ACTION PLAN IF YOU SUSPECT THAT AN ATHLETE HAS A CONCUSSION, YOU SHOULD TAKE TAKE THE FOLLOWING STEPS:
CONCUSSION SIGNS AND CONCUSSION ACTION PLAN SYMPTOMS
1. Remove the athlete from play. 2. Ensure that the athlete is evaluated by a health care professional experienced in evaluating for concussion. Do not try to judge the seriousness of the injury yourself. 3. Inform the athlete’s parents or guardians about the possible concussion and give them the fact sheet on concussion. 4. Keep the athlete out of play the day of the injury. An athlete should only return to play with permission from a health care professional, who is experienced in evaluating for concussion.
“IT’S BETTER TO MISS ONE GAME THAN THE WHOLE SEASON.”
Athletes who experience one or more of the signs and symptoms listed below after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body may have a concussion. SYMPTOMS REPORTED BY ATHLETE • Headache or “pressure” in head • Nausea or vomiting • Balance problems or dizziness • Double or blurry vision • Sensitivity to light • Sensitivity to noise • Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy • Concentration or memory problems • Confusion • Just not “feeling right” or is “feeling down” SIGNS OBSERVED BY COACHING STAFF • Appears dazed or stunned • Is confused about assignment or position • Forgets an instruction • Is unsure of game, score, or opponent • Moves clumsily • Answers questions slowly • Loses consciousness (even briefly) • Shows mood, behavior, or personality changes • Can’t recall events prior to hit or fall
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>> WWW.CDC.GOV/CONCUSSION
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FAMILY MATTERS
HOW MUCH Do Your Kids Know About
MONEY? TEACH young children money basics by playing “store” at home. Take turns being the customer and the cashier. Play board games involving money exchanges to practice addition and subtraction. GIVE children an allowance and help them create
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a budget. Stress the difference between needs vs.
ITH CONSUMER DEBT ON THE RISE and
wants to help them make smart decisions when it
many failing to adequately save for the future, experts
comes time to shop for clothes, school supplies,
say that financial illiteracy is a major problem for Americans -— and one that communities and parents have a joint responsibility to address, starting in childhood. And right now, most children are coming up short in this area. Over 62 percent of the 15 to 18-year-olds tested by the National Financial Educators Council received either a “D” or “F” on the 2017 National Financial Literacy Test. Without intervention, these young people could grow up without the skills needed to manage credit cards, loan
toys and more. OFFER children incentives to save, promising to match any money they sock away so they’ll learn how invested money grows. ENCOURAGE teenagers to get part-time jobs, then help them make smart decisions about how to allocate their income, whether that’s saving for big-ticket items, putting money away for college or
debt or savings goals.
donating to charity.
If you’re a parent, you’ve likely already instilled in your
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JuniorAchievement.org.
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spend responsibly and save for the future. Get started now in your household.
Ensure
Your Child Gets Enough
Sleep
W
ITH THE START OF THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR, parents and school age
children tend to both struggle with adjusting themselves to their new early morning schedules. Unfortunately for kids, it’s harder to adjust to going to bed and waking up early on the weeknights. Sleep deprivation is physically and emotionally draining for kids, even if they
LIMIT ACCESS TO ELECTRONICS AT NIGHT. Children should be limited on how much time they spend on electronics after supper time. Allow them to watch some TV with the family, but other than that, restrict any video games or electronics being used in the bedroom.
it’s harder for kids to settle down at night
TEACH THEM THAT THE BED IS FOR SLEEPING. Adults are guilty of this too, but the use of phones or laptops in beds make it more difficult for children to fall asleep at night. When the bed is associated with playing on their phone or laptop, children will crave that rather than sleep. By associating the bed only with sleeping, it’s much easier to relax and fall asleep at night.
while their brains are still being stimulated
A HEALTHY BEDTIME ROUTINE IS A MUST. After
don’t show it. And instability can cause behavioral problems, adding stress to the parents. With electronics constantly in reach,
late into the night, according to physicians.
PHYSICIANS RECOMMEND
dinner each night during the school year, parents should try to set in place a routine for their children to follow each night. If your child prefers to go to sleep later, try pushing their bedtime up earlier in small increments. This will help the child adjust to an earlier bedtime rather than forcing a strict time after a summer without a routine.
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HOME
A
home’s curb appeal leaves a powerful first impression. Yet, according to the recent poll, only half of homeowners say their home’s exterior reflects their personality. This is an especially surprising statistic since 81 percent of Americans say the exterior of a home shapes their view of the homeowner.
With countless material options and accents like shutters and trim, there are several ways to add color to your home. Replacing old siding or painting soffits and fascia boards can improve the look of a home’s exterior dramatically. However, before running to the paint store, you may be interested to learn what your color choices say about your personality. The following profiles will provide some insight and inspiration for making big decisions about your home exterior
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WHAT DOES THE COLOR OF YOUR HOME SAY ABOUT YOU?
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* CALM, COOL, COLLECTED = Blue: More than half the population (55
percent) believes the color blue has the most positive impact on their mood, which explains why blue skies are synonymous with peace and happiness. Along these lines, blue siding coordinates easily with a variety of accent colors whether it be white and gray or red and orange.
* SAFE, CERTAIN, DEPENDABLE = Neutral: Neutrals are the norm when
it comes to exterior color preferences. Fifty-three percent of Americans choose neutral colors such as beige, white or gray for the exterior of their home. In fact, if you want the latest on-trend curb appeal, consider shades of gray, which have grown in popularity by about 5 percent over the past four years. Gray is very versatile – it can easily be mixed and matched with just about any accent color and trim selection.
* BRAVE, CONFIDENT = Bold: If you want to stand out and make a
statement, dramatic siding colors are the way to go. Fifty-five percent of Americans say homes with bold colors belong to people with bold personalities.
Are you still unsure about which color best suits you? Take the risk out of choosing colors by using an online visualizer tool like the one available from Ply Gem Mastic or Sherwin-Williams. It lets you preview what your color choices will look like on your home before you make a commitment.
COLORS ARE IMPORTANT, BUT DON’T FORGET MAINTENANCE While colors can send a message, that statement can be undermined by a lack of upkeep. Seventy-eight percent of Americans say the maintenance of a home also impacts their first impression of a homeowner. IS IT TIME TO MAKE A CHANGE? Thirty-seven percent of homeowners say they did not get to choose the exterior color of their home. If you’re part of that group, what better time than the present to update the look of your house (before the holiday season kicks in)? Doing so could also add significant value to your home, according to the latest cost versus value survey by Remodeling Magazine. (BPT)
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SHOW YOUR FACE
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SHOW YOUR FACE Games of Acadiana 2018 Benefitting Miles Perret Cancer Services Cajundome & Convention Center
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SHOW YOUR FACE Games of Acadiana 2018 Benefitting Miles Perret Cancer Services Cajundome & Convention Center
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SEPTEMBER
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, AUGUST 17
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22
♦ Game Night Fundraiser for the Refinery Mission;
♦ 1 Mile Sneaux Cone Series: August hosted by
Warehouse 535 - 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm. Grab a friend and come play your favorite board game, card game and other games from the past to help raise money to shelter the homeless and provide them better housing thanks to The Refinery Mission! Tickets and more information can be found at www.refinerymission.org. ♦ Magic Crawfish Official Album Release & Back to
School Bash; Blue Moon Saloon - 9:00 pm - 12:00 am. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Come celebrate the Lafayette native band’s album release party with special guest Biscuithound!
AUGUST
♦ Disney Karaoke; The Greenroom - 9:00 pm - 1:00
am. This 21+ event encourages karaoke goers to dress in their favorite Disney attire and come ready to sing their favorite Disney classics!
THURSDAY, AUGUST 23 ♦ The Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular; The Heymann
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 ♦ 2018 Games of Acadiana hosted by Miles Perret
Cancer Services; Cajundome & Convention Center. Doors open at 10:00 am till 4:00 pm. Business and individuals from across Acadiana come together to support the mission and help local families fight, survive, and live with cancer. ♦ Strike for Sight! Usher Syndrome Benefit hosted
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the Cajun Road Runners Club; UL Lafayette Tack & Field - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm. Runners will run is waves and timed for bragging rights and free sno cones!
by Ush One See, Inc.; Rock ‘n’ Bowl - 6:30 - 9:00 pm. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased at www.eventbrite.com. All proceeds go to support research for a cure from the vision loss aspect of Usher Syndrome.
Performing Arts Center - 8:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com or at the Heymann Center Ticket box.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 24 ♦ Martha Kelly, from FX’s Baskets, Conan and
Comedy Central; The Wurst Biergarten. Starts at 8:00 pm. Avery Moore and Pat Dean will also be featured. ♦ Michot Melody Makers and The Rayo Brothers;
The Blue Moon Saloon - 10:00 pm - 1:00 am. Cover at the door!
♦ Lafayette’s ABSOLUT Best Martinis 2018 an
Event Benefiting Healing House; DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette - 8:00 pm - 12:00 am. Tickets are on sale at healing-house.org and are limited. $125 a person. A silent auction, live music, and of course, martinis!
AUGUST 15 – AUGUST 19 ♦ The Delcambre Shrimp Festival - Delcambre
Shrimp Festival Grounds, 611 S. Richard St Delcambre, LA - the Delcambre Shrimp Festival honors the shrimping industry with events including a shrimp cook-off, queens, pageants, fais-do-dos, carnival rides, boat parade, food court and much more. www.shrimpfestival.net
AUGUST 31 – SEPTEMBER 3 ♦ Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival;
Downtown Morgan City, 715 Second St. Morgan City, LA - A hometown festival celebrating the seafood and petroleum industries which are the backbone of the area economic development. www.shrimpandpetroleum.org
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
♦ Trivia at Dat Dog - 7:30 pm. Grab a team
♦ WWE Smackdown Live; The Cajundome -
♦ Louisiana Bride Expo; The Cajundome &
and win some green! Half off well drinks and $5 hotdogs through trivia.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 31 ♦ Inaugural Fresh Films Outdoor Movie &
Food Drive; 332 Gauthier Rd. near Heymann Park - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Tickets to see the film, TBA, are $3. Canned goods and nonperishable donations will be collected to help FoodNet Food Bank and feed local families in need.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 ♦ Louisiana Ragin’ Cajun Football vs Grambling
State; Cajun Field - Kick off is at 6:00 pm but tailgating goes all day! Be sure to go out and Geaux Cajuns!
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
Doors open at 5:15 pm. Tickets are on sale at ticketmaster.com, grab them quick! They’re going fast. ♦ Grizzly Bear; Acadiana Center for the Arts -
7:30 pm. Tickets can be purchased at the ACA or at acadianacenerforthearts.org. Standing room only!
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 ♦ Weekly Trivia at Dat Dog - 7:30 pm. Grab a
team and win some green! Half off well drinks and $5 hotdogs through trivia.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 ♦ Firefighter Cancer Support Network Benefit
Featuring Jamie Bergeron; The Grouse Room 9:30 pm - 12:30 am. Tickets are $10 at the door and all proceeds will be given to the FCSN to help and honor our firefighters.
Convention Center - 12:00 pm. Tickets are on sale at ticketmaster.com. Children must be over 12 years old to enter.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 ♦ Amos Lee “My New Moon Tour;” The Heymann
Performing Arts Center - 7:30 pm - Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 ♦2018 Acadiana Walk to end Alzheimer’s. Starting
at the Blackham Coliseum at 8:00 am, go to act. alz.org to start a team, sign up, or learn more! ♦Cajun Road Runners Big Pete’s 8k; 3903 Johnston
Street is the starting point - 6:45 am packet pickup, race kicks off at 8:00 am. Register at www.runsignup.com.
♦ Weekly Trivia at Dat Dog - 7:30 pm. Grab
a team and win some green! Half off well drinks and $5 hotdogs through trivia.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 ♦ Battle of the Salons 2018; Le Pavillion on
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 ♦ Performance by Eric Lindell; The Grouse
Kaliste Saloom - Acadiana’s largest hair competition benefiting Healing 4 Heroes. This year’s theme is Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! Tickets are on sale at eventbrite.com!
Room - 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased at the door!
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