CARENCRO NEWS ARCHIVE

Filed below are past articles from the News & Events section of the City of Carencro website.
Clicking the links below will bring you to the desired yearly archive.

2009 News
2008 News
2007 News
2006 News
2005 News

 

2009 NEWS

SUMMER PROGRAMS AT NORTH REGIONAL LIBRARY IN CARENCRO

Website Design For Teens - Wednesday, June 24, July 1, and July 8, from 2 - 4 p.m.
Teens 14 - 17 years old who are interested in designing their own website might want to sign up for this intro to the HTML language. The classes will be held on three days for two-hour sessions each day. Space is limited, so call 896-6323 beginning Monday, June 1.

Basic Computer / Word / Excel Classes
The Lafayette Public Library is offering free computer classes for adults beginning in August at the North Regional Library. Electronic Resources Librarian Martin Cooperson will teach morning classes on Basic Computing, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel. The classes meet twice a week with each meeting lasting for two hours. The classes are free; however, space is limited, so you must preregister. To preregister, sign up in person at the North Regional Library, 5101 North University Avenue in Carencro or call 896-6323 beginning at 9:00 a.m. Monday, July 27.

Basic Computing: August 4 and 6, from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Microsoft Word: August 11 and 13, from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Microsoft Excel: August 18 and 20, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Family Movie Matinee - Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. in the Kaleidoscope Room
On the following Tuesday afternoons in June and July, the North Regional Library is offering free family movies in the Kaleidoscope Room. The films begin at 2:30 pm.

June 9 - Madagascar 2, rated PG/89
June 16 - WALL-E, rated G/97
June 23 - Kung Fu Panda, rated PG/92
June 30 - Bolt, rated PG/96
July 7 - Bedtime Stories, rated PG/99
July 14 - End of Summer Surprise

Story Times - June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, at 10:30 a.m.
For children 3 – 6 years of age are held on the following Wednesdays this summer.

Puddle Paintings - June 11, at 3:00 p.m.
Students ages 7 - 12 years will create a “masterpiece” using water-colors and crayon wax resist. The staff recommends that children wear old clothes or an old T-shirt to wear over their clothes. Preregistration is required. Call the North Regional Library at 896-6323 beginning Tuesday, May 26, to preregister.

Mad Lib - Thursday, June 25, from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Students ages 7 - 12 will play fun word games that create wacky stories meant to be shared. Preregistration is required. To preregister your child, call the North Regional Library at 896-6323 beginning Monday, June 1, 2009.

Draw & Tell - Thursday, July 2, from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Science Whiz Steve Belliveau delivers a fast paced science show that incorporates large props, music, humor, and audience participation. Recommended for ages five and up. To preregister, call the North Regional Library at (337) 896-6323 beginning Monday, June 1, 2009.

Get Excited About Science - Thursday, July 9, from 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. at the Carencro Community Center
Drawing on the imagination and artistic part of the brain, the staff is offering a one-hour draw and tell session that will blend art and creative writing. The program is open to students 7 - 12 years of age. To preregister, call the North Regional Library at (337) 896-6323.

Summer Fun Scrapbooking - July 16, at 3:00 p.m.
Make a record of your summer fun times by creating a colorful scrapbook. Preregistered participants are asked to bring photo-graphs to use in making their personal summer scrapbook. Preregister your 7 - 12 year old by calling the North Regional Library at (337) 896-6323 beginning Tuesday, May 26.

Build A "Junk" Instrument - July 17, at 3:00 p.m.
Multi-talented musician, entertainer, and craftsman Mike Anderson will give a brief history on musical instruments and then will lead 7 - 12 year olds in a workshop where they will build instruments using soup cans, fishing line, and pieces of wood. Preregistration begins Wednesday, July 1.

Harvey Rabbit & Friends Show - Tuesday, July 28, from 3 - 4:00 p.m. at the Carencro Community Center
Mr. Tim and Ms. Laura, a performing duo favorite engage the fun-loving large puppets Harvey Rabbit and his friends Cecil and T-Boy with a mix of music, comedy, magic, ventriloquism, and audience participation. Don’t miss seeing this show. Recommended for ages three and up.

 

MERCREDI SHOW DRAWS MUSIC FANS

The Mercredi Show (Wednesday Show), Carencro's free outdoor concert series, has been drawing large crowds each season since it began. The spring 2009 season was the most successful yet. Great musical lineups and nice weather brought music fans out to the concert stage at Pelican Park on Wednesday evenings.

The free concert series is presented by the Parks & Recreation Commission of Carencro and the City of Carencro, along with support from several terrific community sponsors. Food and beverages are available.

Dates have been set for the fall season and performers are being scheduled. The Mercredi Show will resume Sept. 2, 2009, and continue for seven consecutive weeks through Oct. 14. Bring the family, your lawn chairs or blankets, and enjoy an evening of music and camaraderie. No ice chests permitted.

 

 

2008 NEWS

MEMORIAL DONATION TO NORTH REGIONAL LIBRARY

Carencro businessman Lee Verret and wife Therese recently donated money to the North Regional Library in Carencro for the purchase of books in memory of Lester Domingue. Photographed at the North Regional Library is L] Brenda Lavergne, library staff member, with R] Mrs. Barbara Domingue. Mrs. Domingue is checking out some of the books that were purchased with the donated funds in honor of her late husband.

 

CARENCRO PARTICIPATES IN NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

The city of Carencro invites everyone young and old to participate in the city's first National Day of Prayer gathering on May 1. City leaders, local government leaders and the community will join hands in prayer for our city, state and country. The event will be held at the Carencro Community Center. As a community, we will stand with the entire country as it prays together from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone from Acadiana is invited and you can come and go at any time during this period. Lunch will be provided for all who plan to attend.

 

DONATION BENEFITS NORTH REGIONAL LIBRARY IN CARENCRO

The Friends of the Carencro Library presented a $5,000 check to the Lafayette Public Library in April. The funds will benefit the North Regional Library in Carencro, and will be used to purchase books, puppets for the library’s puppet theater, and outdoor benches. Participating in the presentation were (left to right) Lee Verret, Jimmy Brasseaux, Library Director Sona J. Dombourian, Mayor Glenn Brasseaux, Nelson Quebedeaux, Friends President Abigail Richard, Charlotte Quebedeaux and Cecile Boudreaux. Along with the check, the Friends and members of the Carencro Centennial Committee also donated a centennial quilt, a Carencro centennial poster by Janice Martin, and a framed poem composed in French by Catherine Brasseaux.

 

CANADIAN FIDDLERS OPEN MERCREDI SHOW 2008 SEASON

The spring session of the Mercredi Show, a free community concert series at Pelican Park, is under way with a great lineup. Alvin Hicks and the Sussex Avenue Fiddlers, from New Brunswick, Canada, opened the season on March 5. The spring schedule is shown below. Performances are from 6-8:30 p.m.

March 19 - Damon Troy & Louisiana Beat
March 26 - Kenny & the Heartbreakers
April 2 - Walter Mouton & the Scott Playboys
April 9 - Geno Delafose & French Rocking Boogie
April 16 - Sonny Bourg & Bayou Blue Band
April 23 - Geno's Boogie & Brass
April 30 - Melanie Foreman & Spellbound

Bring the family, blankets and lawn chairs. No ice chests, please. Refreshments will be available for purchase.

The Mercredi Show will pick up again in the fall, with show dates scheduled every Wednesday from Sept. 17 through Oct. 29. Check back for performer schedules.

 

NORTH REGIONAL LIBRARY OPEN

Carencro's new 12,000-square-foot North Regional Library is now open in Carencro, with 12,000 square feet of space housing a children's storytelling room, meeting and study rooms, a Friends Shop (Magasin d'amis), a teen area, and a special genealogy area.

Library hours are:
Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m.- 7 p.m
Friday, 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

 

 

2007 NEWS

CITY OF CARENCRO PRESENTED LIBRARY FOUNDATION AWARD

The Lafayette Public Library has honored the City of Carencro with the Foundation Award, in recognition of the city's "sense of community and long time support of the public library." Mayor Glenn Brasseaux accepted the award on behalf of the city at the Library Foundation's Jazz Awards Brunch in May.

In November 2002, voters in Lafayette Parish overwhelmingly approved a $40 million bond issue to build new regional libraries and renovate the main library. Shortly thereafter, the library director - Gail Smith - was approached by representatives of Carencro about possible land in the city suitable for locating the new library in that part of Lafayette Parish. The City of Carencro has always been supportive of its branch library and library tax issues. There is an active Friends group in Carencro and many constituents use the current 2,000-square-foot facility.

Mayor Glenn Brasseaux and his representatives met in early 2003 with the Library Board and its building committee to discuss the idea of a property donation. Mayor Brasseaux, on behalf of the city, offered 4 acres of land for the library. The property is easily accessible, on University Avenue (Hwy. 182) in Carencro, adjacent to the Carencro Community Center.

The property donation was officially accepted via Intergovernmental Agreement by the Lafayette City/Parish Council in 2005.

The donation allowed the construction schedule to be accelerated. It is the first Regional Library under construction and should open by next summer. With the land donation, the library was able to expand to a 12,000-square-foot facility, instead of the originally planned 10,000 square feet. Future expansion to more than 30,000 square feet is possible.

 

 

2006 NEWS

PELICAN PARK EARNS NATIONAL AWARDS

Pelican Park, Carencro's 32-acre softball complex, has earned three awards recently from the United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA). Pelican Park has been named to the USSSA Hall of Fame. This honor recognizes dedication and promotion of USSSA. A formal induction ceremony is scheduled for November 2006.

The Cajun Classic Tournament was named Tournament of the Year for 2005. This tournament runs for eight consecutive weekends and hosts more than 300 teams and 5,000 players.

Jim Thibodeaux was named 2005 Director of the Year. Thibodeaux, park director since 2002, credits the efforts of his staff for this honor. His core team includes Pamela Beckwith, assistant park director, and Marie Duplechin, tournament director.

The park staff managed more than 35 USSSA weekend events, three adult sessions and two youth sessions in 2005. During that period, more than 15,000 participants and 50,000 spectators took part in activities at Pelican Park.

 

CHS STATE SOCCER CHAMPS

The Carencro High Bears boys' soccer team won the LHSAA Division I State Soccer Championship with a 3-1 victory over the Fontainebleau Bulldogs on March 4, 2006. Carencro High is one of two Lafayette Parish schools to have won state championships in both football and soccer.

Sean Broussard was named the game's Most Valuable Player. The team is coached by Kert Talley.

Visit our photo gallery to see pictures from the tournament and the soccer banquet.

 

CARENCRO BRANCH LIBRARY 2006 SUMMER READING PROGRAM "PAWS TO READ"

Toddler Times: for toddlers 18 - 25 months old. Held on the following Tuesdays in April at 9:30 a.m.
April 4, 11, and 25.

Story Times: for children 3 - 5 years old. Held on the following Tuesdays in April at 10:00 a.m.
April 4, 11, and 25.

Water Bottle Craft Workshop: Tuesday, April 11, 2:30 p.m. For ages 7 - 12 years.
To preregister and for more information, call the Carencro Branch Library at 896-3866.

Paws to Read Summer Reading Program: It's going to be "reading cats and dogs" this summer as Lafayette's public libraries celebrate our best friends: pets and books. Dates to Join: May 15 - July 14, 2006. Children earn awards for designated number of minutes read. More details to follow.

Summer Kickoff Celebration: A special event scheduled for Saturday, June 3, from 10:00 until 3:00 at the Main Library, 301 West Congress St. Music, crafts, pets, puppetry, magic, and other free activities are planned. Fun for the entire family.

 

BREAKING GROUND FOR THE NORTH REGIONAL LIBRARY IN CARENCRO