The Terrebonne Parish Health Unit will be celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month by hosting a Hispanic Family Health Day. There will be several resources and health screenings available. Appointments are encouraged but not required.
La Unidad de Salud de la Parroquia de Terrebonne celebrará el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana organizando un Día de la Salud de la Familia Hispana. Habrá varios recursos y exámenes de salud disponibles. Se recomiendan las citas, pero no son obligatorias.
Anchor Foursquare Church (old Grand Caillou Elementary), 6741 Grand Caillou Rd., Dulac LA, 70353
Organization:
TPCG Department of Housing & Human Services
Description:
Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government Department of Housing & Human Services is offering utility assistance to qualifying low-income families. Doors will be locked at 2 p.m. No exceptions.
Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government Department of Housing & Human Services is offering utility assistance to qualifying low-income families. Doors will be locked at 2 p.m. No exceptions.
Barry P. Bonvillain Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd., Houma, LA 70360
Organization:
TPCG Department of Housing & Human Services
Description:
Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government Department of Housing & Human Services is offering utility assistance to qualifying low-income families. Doors will be locked at 2 p.m. No exceptions.
October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the profound impact of domestic violence. Please join us for the community candlelight vigil to honor survivors of domestic violence.
South Central Planning & Development Building, 5058 West Main Street, Houma LA
Contact:
Craig Greene
Phone:
Organization:
Louisiana Public Service Commission
Description:
A consumer affairs specialist will be available to assist or answer any questions regarding utility services that fall under the jurisdiction Louisiana Public Service Commission.
The Howl-O-Ween Dog Parade and Festival is a family fun event for man’s best friend. Join us for the
parade, contests, music, food, and refreshments. Awards will be presented for the best costume, best
dog/owner look alike, largest/smallest dog, best dog trick, and howling contest. The event is free to the public and dog owners may make a donation to the Kiwanis Club of Houma Foundation. The proceeds support projects of the Kiwanis Club of Houma and will benefit many students and members of our community. Registration and information is available at www.kiwanishouma.com.
The Friends of the Terrebonne Public Library will host their annual Spelling Bee Saturday, November 2, at the Main Library (151 Library Drive).
Grade level and all-age competitions will have prizes for winners in each category and a supporting competitive environment for all.
Participants can sign up 30 minutes before their level competes on the the day of the event:
Level 1 (Grades 1–2) $2 (9:30 AM)
Level 2 (Grades 3–4) $2 (11:00 AM)
Level 3 (Grades 5–6) $2 (1:00 PM)
Open Competition (All ages) $3 (2:00 PM)
Proceeds from the Annual Spelling Bee will go towards the Friends of the Terrebonne Public Library to help provide high quality programming for the community. School-aged children are encouraged to participate for an interactive learning experience, and adults can compete in our open competition at 2 pm.
The Friends of the Terrebonne Public Library aim to help to obtain high-quality programs for children and adults and to make the library more visible in the community.
Terrebonne Historical & Cultural Society and Southdown Plantation & Museum
Description:
Come out for the 40th Semi-Annual Southdown Plantation Marketplace. Enjoy hundreds of booths featuring unique handmade crafts, fine art, seasonal decor, gourmet food, wood crafts, pottery, jewelry, clothing, toys, candles, and home-grown plants. Kids will love the petting zoo, face painting, and sand art, while live music by Southern Drifters adds to the festive atmosphere.
Don’t miss the Cajun Food Court, which offers delicious options like jambalaya, crawfish pies, po’boys, and beignets. Admission is $5.00, and kids under 12 enter for free. All proceeds benefit the Terrebonne Historical & Cultural Society and Southdown Plantation & Museum.
Come out for the 6th annual Pastalaya Cookoff and 7th annual CWSA Open Car Show. Event includes arts and crafts vendors, music from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., raffle, auctions, food, and drinks.
Events promote children's water safety.
*Event rainout date is November 3.