Good morning, Lafayette.

Fire and police groups launched a flood relief drive for Avoyelles Parish residents.

Donations of water, cleaning supplies, buckets and toiletries are accepted at 13 FD stations from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily until Monday, June 22 + items will then move to a staging area in St. Landry.

The Youngsville Chamber of Commerce will host the 2nd Annual Dancing with the Youngsville Stars at the Youngsville Sports Complex Recreation Center on Saturday, July 18; eight dance teams will compete for Grand Champion titles while guests cast votes and enjoy a buffet and auctions (doors open at 5:30 p.m.).

Kinchen Funeral Home held a Juneteenth Family Day celebration in Lafayette on Friday & the event featured performances, cultural activities, and discussions on the holiday’s long history.

Organizers stressed the need to keep Black culture alive by sharing traditions with younger generations.

Acadiana Mazda will host Cars & Community, a free event celebrating the region’s automotive culture at its dealership at 1700 SW Evangeline Thruway next Saturday, June 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local racer Camryn Reed and marketing director Hailey Billeaud discussed the plans on MidDay with Darla.

Laura Hebert, a fourth-generation farmer from Vermilion Parish, was named top young farmer by the Louisiana Farm Bureau on June 18 — for her work with rice, sugarcane and crawfish — and she will compete for a national title in January at the American Farm Bureau Convention in Charlotte.

St. Landry Parish officials are preparing for possible evacuations as forecast floodwaters are expected to impact areas from LA Hwy 71 east to the Atchafalaya River and from the Avoyelles Parish line south to U.S. Hwy 190 — this weekend.

They urge residents to prepare.

Free Educational Estate Planning Seminar

4-5 p.m. — Lafayette Public Library - Main Library — Free entry — Learn the essentials of estate planning in a relaxed and informative setting.

Journey Concert

7:30–9 p.m. — Cajundome & Convention Center — Ticketed event — Experience the legendary rock band Journey live and relive their classic hits.

Stars & Stripes Festival Souled Out

Evening — Parc Sans Souci — Free entry — Enjoy a night filled with fireworks, live music, food, and family-friendly entertainment.

Alien Art Family Day

1-3 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $30 per person — Unleash your creative side with this family-friendly art class designed for ages 6 and up.

Lafayette Nutcracker Market - Christmas In July

10:00 AM – 4:30 PM — CAJUNDOME & Convention Center — Support local businesses — Shop for boutique clothing, unique decor, and gourmet treats in a festive atmosphere.