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Join us for the highly-anticipated annual Health & Wellness Expo, presented by 100 Black Men of Greater Lafayette, Inc. in collaboration with VFit Health & Fitness Promotion, Acadiana Black Nurses Association, Sickle Cell Association of South Louisiana and Flatland Runners. This year, we are thrilled to bring back the impactful Sickle Cell Walk/Run to commemorate Sickle Cell Awareness Month and make a difference in the lives of those living with sickle cell disease in Lafayette and the surrounding areas. Together, we strive to create a meaningful impact and raise awareness about sickle cell disease.Registration will open at 6:45 a.m. with the race beginning at 8 a.m. The health expo will begin at 10 a.m. For more information, click here.

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is managed by the FEMA and is delivered to the public by a network of more than 50 insurance companies and the NFIP Direct.Floods can happen anywhere — just one inch of floodwater can cause up to $25,000 in damage. Most homeowners insurance does not cover flood damage. Flood insurance is a separate policy that can cover buildings, the contents in a building, or both, so it is important to protect your most important financial assets — your home, your business, your possessions.The NFIP provides flood insurance to property owners, renters and businesses, and having this coverage helps them recover faster when floodwaters recede. The NFIP works with communities required to adopt and enforce floodplain management regulations that help mitigate flooding effects.Flood insurance is available to anyone living in one of the almost 23,000 participating NFIP communities. Homes and businesses in high-risk flood areas with mortgages from government-backed lenders are required to have flood insurance.

This summer, the Acadiana Center for the Arts (AcA) is accepting donations for its 'Play It Again" instrument drive. With the support of Lafayette Music Company, AcA is able to collect and repair old instruments for public school music programs. Currently, more than 900 refurbished instruments are circulating in Acadiana through this program.For questions about ‘Play It Again,’ contact Paige Thomas, AcA Education Manager, by emailing Paige@AcadianaCenterfortheArts.org.

In advance of the October 14 election, the League of Women Voters of Lafayette will host several non-partisan candidate forums. All candidates in contested races are invited to participate. All forums are free and open to the public, and provide an opportunity for voters to learn about the candidates directly. All forums will be recorded and broadcasted on AOC. For more information and a listing of these events and others, visit their Facebook.

With 9/11 and then Hurricane Katrina, KRVS was able to pivot and bring listeners the coverage they needed. Sponsored by Lafayette Travel.

BVPA will host its annual State of the River meeting on Thursday, September 28, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Performance Center at Vermilionville in Lafayette. This event is designed to provide information to interested citizens about current developments and challenges in the Teche-Vermilion Watershed and on the Bayou Vermilion and allow for valuable networking opportunities between members of our watershed community. This year, presenters will have booths or tables. Audience members will be able to seek information about topics of interest to them, and presenters will be able to answer questions directly. The list of presenters will be updated in the coming weeks. Wine, beer, and jambalaya will be served as well. This is a free event. For more information, visit their website

"A Little Book About Fire" is not just a book; it's a journey into the depths of our souls, a profound exploration of our inner fire, and an ode to the potential within each of us. Aileen Bennett, known for her clever thinking, unique style, and whimsical creativity, invites readers to embark on a thought-provoking adventure with her latest creation.

Cinnamon Jones has created a stage play that she has produced, written and directed called LADY OF SONG. In this performance, Cinnamon – a well-known Rochester, NY vocalist – along with a cast of “lady” vocalists pay tribute to legendary women of music in song and biography - including Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Janis Joplin, Patsy Cline, and Barbra Streisand. When LADY OF SONG received rave reviews at the renowned Fringe Festival in Rochester, Cinnamon committed to taking LADY OF SONG on the road far and wide. This may be one of the most exciting shows you'll see this year! You'll leave this high-energy, one-hour show feeling happy and wanting more.

Dixie Simon and Andre Michot discuss accordions and their rich history in Acadiana.

Mark your calendars! LPSS Magnet Academies will host its annual recruitment event or everyone interested in learning more about the Magnet Programs and our Career Academies. There will be hands on activities, student performances, and lots of fun at the Cajundome Convention Center, September 30, 2023.Each Magnet Academy offers innovative programming that supports what students need to expand their horizons and explore their desires. From Arts, Broadcasting and Journalism, Business, Health Services, Legal Studies, STEM, and Technology to Early College Academy, JROTC, and World Language Immersion — students are prepared to enter the workforce and post-secondary education with skills for success.