We will be making Petanque Trophies for the Petanque tournament in March here at Lafayette Public Library downtown. We will use the laser etcher to design on oak.

It’s at the maker’s space that also lets people use not only etchers, but also sewing machines, embroiders, 3D printers, and other stiff too numerous to list. ... See more

Here is a French lexicon of the slang used in petanque.

Stay tuned and I will translate the definitions if I get enough request.

Best wishes from Jean-Yves Peronnet for the coming year when he accepted my friend request.

Schedule update: Our Lafayette Farmers and Artisans Market event will now be on the FIRST Saturday of the month.

NEW EVENTS THIS WEEK:

Friday October 7 (Broussard): Demonstration (Grand Réveil Acadien)

Sunday October 9 (Arnaudville); Fête du St Luc ... See more

For those who knew Bernand Champey, please consider a donation to his memory. We will install a bench next to the pétanque courts in Girard Park (which he loved and would walk in often).

https://gofund.me/2e46a52c ... See more

Nous venons de recevoir cette belle plaque grâce au Consulat France La Nouvelle-Orléans Merci beaucoup et Lâché pas!! #LâchePas

We will rope off the Petanque courts at 1:00 today to protect them from the upcoming Festival. Because of the Zydeco marathon, you will have to park a little farther away than usual. But it’s a beautiful day - come help and get a few games in! ... See more

Tomorrow!!