La Belle Arnaudville

The Arnaudville Experiment

Khaki Scott — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:43:48 +0000

Most folks from South Central Louisiana pepper their speech today with “before Katrina” or “since Katrina.” Some are old enough to have lived through Betsy and Camille, and more than a few still carry the trauma of Audrey. But the fact remains, after the storm, life must go on… and such was the case in Arnaudville after Katrina. This is the story of how the Arnaudville Experiment began and continues today.

Katrina came and went – as did Rita right on her heels. And when it was over, the people of Arnaudville looked around to see what they had left. Whatever it was, they knew that, from now on, those would be the crops on which their future would rise or fall. Since Arnaudville sits on the St. Martin – St. Landry parish line, the economies of both parishes would have to be taken into account. In St. Landry, the major crops are soybeans, trees, and sugar cane, as well as sweet potatoes. In St. Martin, the major crops are sugar cane, soybeans, and rice. Both parishes raise crawfish, with St. Martin Parish designated as the Crawfish Capital of the World. In addition, both parishes raise some of the best looking poultry and cattle found anywhere, with St. Landry raising all the milo we need to keep them that way. So – Arnaudville was obviously not going to starve, but it would take time for those industries to recover. What Arnaudville (and surrounding areas) needed was a resource that could function even in the midst of a hurricane and its aftermath – and, as their assessment of their resources continued, the crop they needed soon became apparent.

What Arnaudville and its surrounding small towns discovered in their midst were hundreds of writers, poets, artists, artisans, photographers, sculptors, furniture builders, theater folks, and musicians. As amazing as it sounds, they actually had the good sense to accept the talent of their people as a valuable resource and, according to the Chamber of Commerce, set immediately about farming that as a crop. The principle at work here is… in Louisiana, the French people can grow anything – and do so quite successfully, we might add. The stranger the crop (at least to others), the more successful the French people in Louisiana will be at cultivating it (i.e. crawfish!).

To market, to market… Oh! How to market this new found crop? ….and what would be the soil in which it would grow? The answer to both questions is “culture.” The French people of Louisiana are going to write about their culture and sing about their culture – and nothing can keep them from it. They have a burning desire to show the world what a magical place they have inherited and will pass on to their descendents. Whether they are cooking Cajun, Creole or a mixture of the two, their food is the best food found anywhere. …and as for language, everything sounds better in Cajun French and it wouldn’t matter if it didn’t – They’re not giving up their food, their language, or their music – not now and not ever!

And so that settled the issue. Talent would be the crop and culture would be the rich soil in which to grow it. They had more than enough of both. The rest is current history told no better than by George Marks on The Arnaudville Experiment.”

Today, the doors of the Arnaudville area have been thrown open wide to talented people everywhere. Come and enjoy the best of life here with us. And – to set your mind at rest about a somewhat weighty issue, studies show that plenty of dancing is an excellent antidote for having been blessed with a steady diet of Cajun and Creole cooking.

Posted in Culture

Acadiana Humane Society

Khaki Scott — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:19:07 +0000

In 2007, The Acadiana Humane Society and Sue Rabeaux’s Cat Ranch merged under the umbrella of the Acadiana Humane Society, which is a 501c3 organization. All donations are tax deductible. Since then, they have relied solely on adoption fees, donations, fundraisers, grants, the generosity of community supporters and organizations such as the Krewe Des Chienes and PetsMart Charities. Although they believe in the objectives of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, they receive no funding from either the ASPCA or the National Humane Society.

The Rabeaux family, along with a group of dedicated volunteers, are currently supporting over 80 cats and kittens, as well as a variety of dogs, puppies, and other domestic pets. They need our help.

The Acadiana Humane Society is also in the process of building a hurricane shelter for the cats. To see how that is coming along, with links, photos, and a list of needs, visit the Hurricane Shelter website.

Ways You Can Help the Acadiana Humane Society

Cash Donation

Send your check to:

Acadiana Humane Society / Cat Ranch
P.O. Drawer C
Sunset, LA 70584

Or, look for the PayPal button on the right side of the Acadiana Humane Society Blog.

Or, keep up with where adoption events are going to be held and bring your donations to those locations during the events.

Adopt a Pet

Check their blog to see when upcoming adoption events will be taking place. If you would like to speed the process along, look in the right column of the blog to download a pre-screening application.

Adoption fees cover the following Veterinary Services:
Spay/Neuter surgery
FIV/FeLV testing for kittens / cats
Heartworm testing for dogs
First series of routine vaccinations
Rabies vaccination
Microchipping

Donate Cat / Dog Food, Toys, & Cat Litter

To see the brands of kitten / cat and dog / puppy foods used by the Acadiana Humane Society, Visit their Needs Page. You may also donate the following routinely used supplies:

Advantage, Frontline, etc (flea preventive)
Heartgard (heartworm preventive for dogs)
Pet carriers
Toys for both dogs & cats

A Note from La Belle Arnaudville: If you are donating food for the animals, please donate the brands requested by the Acadiana Humane Society. We have friends who operate another shelter in another city. They lost 6 cats to renal failure last year when they briefly tried to save a little money by purchasing a cheaper brand of cat food.

Clip and Mail Coupons for the Item Listed Above

If you find coupons for dog or cat food, or any of the other routinely used supplies listed above, please clip them and send to the following address:

Acadiana Humane Society / Cat Ranch
P.O. Drawer C
Sunset, LA 70584

Or, bring them to an adoption event.

Be a Guardian Angel for a Special Needs Animal

Become an financial Guardian Angel for one of their Special Needs Pets. Many of the animals rescued by the Acadiana Humane Society have medical problems due to abuse or neglect inflicted by their previous owners. They are committed to saving those animals that are expected to make a full recovery and are otherwise adoptable. Other animals in the care of the Acadiana Humane Society have health issues that necessitate special care or special medications. Sponsorship by their own human Guardian Angel insures that special needs pets are cared for until they are recovered or until suitable placement is found for them.

Make a Donation “In Memory of…” Pets or People

You can make a donation in memory of your beloved pet or pet(s) that have passed on to the Rainbow Bridge. Your pet will then be immortalized on the Little Wings Memorial Wall. The Acadiana Humane Society also accepts donations in honor of human dog or cat lovers who have passed on.

Buy Tupperware

Click to go to Sue Rabeaux’s Tupperware Store. 100% of the profit goes to support the Acadiana Humane Society and to maintain the Cat Ranch. Make sure you have cookies enabled on your computer and that the name Sue Rabeaux appears in the left hand side of the webpage as you are ordering.

Sue also sells her in-stock Tupperware at a discount, so you might want to e-mail her about that if you are interested in saving a bit and still being able to help the animals.

Buy Kitchenware and Collectibles on e-bay

Click to go to Sue Rabeaux’s Kitchenware and Collectibles on e-bay. Again, the profit goes to support the Acadiana Humane Society and to maintain the Cat Ranch.

Donate Lightly Used Items

If you are not in the mood to hold a garage sale or are not brave enough yet navigate the Internet and sell your stuff on e-bay, why not donate lightly used items to the Humane Society for their yard sales and/or for them to sell on e-bay? You would be getting it out of your way and the animals are certainly deserving of the help. E-mail the Acadiana Humane Society for more information at info[at]acadianahumane.org

Hold Your Own Fundraiser

Create and/or host your own fundraiser for the Acadiana Humane Society. It can be anything from a garage sale, bake sale, lemonade stand sales, car washes, raffles, e-bay auctions – the only limit is your imagination. Let them know what you are planning, and they will help spread the word as much as they can! …and so will La Belle Arnaudville!

If you have any questions about anything you see on this page, the Cat Ranch site, or the Acadiana Humane Society Blog, please do not hesitate to e-mail info[at]acadianahumane.org Someone there will be happy to answer all of your questions and will be deeply appreciative of any help you can give to the animals in their care.

Posted in Pets

Events: Oct. 26 – Nov. 1

Khaki Scott — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:59:11 +0000

Beginning in January, 2010, each Monday morning, La Belle Arnaudville will publish the events for the week beginning that day. Please subscribe to La Belle Arnaudville so these events can be delivered right to your e-mail inbox. While we are happy to bring information about these events to local folks, we are also excited to be able to show those who do not live here just what it is we’ve got!

This is a sample page of what our events will look like. If you have an event you would like us to include in our Events Column, just e-mail us at labellearnaudville[at]yahoo[dot]com and let us know… We will be happy to pass your event information on to our readers.

Notice: Trick-or-Treat Times Announced
Eunice 6-8 p.m. Thursday
Grand Coteau 5-7 p.m. Thursday
Krotz Springs 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday
Sunset 5-7 p.m. Thursday
Washington 6-8 p.m. Friday
Arnaudville 6-8 p.m. Saturday
Cankton 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday
Leonville 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday
Melville 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday
Opelousas 5:30-7 p.m. Saturday
Palmetto 6-7:30 p.m. Saturday
Port Barre 5-7 p.m. Saturday

And now… A Week In And Around La Jonction…

Monday Oct. 26, 2009

Photography: Cajun & Zydeco Music Exhibit by Philip Gould
Today is the last day to see this exhibit of photographs inspired by our Cajun and Zydeco music.
Location: Opelousas Museum and Interpretive Center, 315 North Main Street in Opelousas.
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Admission: Free

Group Fiddle Lessons
These classes are taught every other Monday. Instructors are Mitch Reed and Al Berard.
Location: Tom’s Fiddle & Bow, 204 Fuselier St., Arnaudville
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Fee: $15
For More Information about lessons on other instruments (including guitar, violin, viola, and cello), as well as purchasing or renting instruments, Please Visit Their Website.

Tuesday Oct. 27, 2009

2nd Annual Festival of Words
This literary event takes place on Oct. 27, 28, 29, 30 & 31 this year. There will be writing workshops, readings, poetry drive-bys, and many other events. The events will take place in Sunset, Grand Coteau and Arnaudville.
Poetry Workshop with Darrell Bourque
Location: Casa Aul in Grand Coteau
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Admission: Free to the public, but donations will be gratefully accepted.
Visit their website for a Complete Schedule of Events.

Creole & Cajun Style Accordion Lessons
Instructor Joe Hall, a master of his craft! We have known members of the Hall family for over 40 years and they are, without a doubt, the nicest and most talented folks anyone would ever want to meet. Read more about multi-talented, Louisiana treasure Joe Hall on the link below.
Level: Beginner & Intermediate, No experience necessary
Must Have: Accordion & recording device
Ages: 16 and older
Location: Frederick Stage at Nu Nu’s in Town Market Rural Arts Center, at the intersection of Hwy. 31 and Hwy. 93, Arnaudville.
Fee: $45 – limited enrollment, must pre-register.
For More Information and Pre-Regristration, Visit Their Website.

Wednesday Oct. 28, 2009

2nd Annual Festival of Words
Awards Ceremony for Festival of Words Creative Writing Contest
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Followed by Poetry Reading by Beau Chene HS Poets & Open Mic
Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: Both events will take place at Casa Azul in Grand Coteau
Admission: Free to the public, but donations will be gratefully accepted.
Visit their website for a Complete Schedule of Events.

Thursday Oct. 29, 2009

Bayou Teche CleanUp Fundraiser
This fundraiser hopes to raise about $3,000 to construct a heavy lifting barge for the purpose of cleaning up Bayou Teche from Port Barre to St. Martinville. Blake Couvillion is the director of Cajuns for Bayou Teche and president of the Teche Cleanup Project. Music for the evening will be provided by BonSoir, Catin; Drew Landry; and David Greely & Friends.
Location: Café des Amis in Breaux Bridge.
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Complementary Wine Tasting, provided by Café des Amis from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Admission: $25 Donation is recommended
For tickets or more information, call Blake Courville at 230-8596.

2nd Annual Festival of Words
Potluck Social/Reception with Guest Authors
Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Public Reading with Mona Lisa Saloy & Ravi Howard
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Location: Both events will take place at Casa Azul in Grand Coteau
Admission: Free to the public, but donations will be gratefully accepted.
Visit their website for a Complete Schedule of Events.

Theater: Bats In The Belfry
This performance is by the Opelousas Little Theater. The story is about four spinster music teachers who all turn out to be witches.
Location: The Little Theater, next to Donald Gardner Stadium, behind Central Fire Station
Time: 7:00 PM on the 29th, 30th, & 31st; 2:00 PM on Nov. 1
Admission: $10 at the door or in advance at Sebastien-Dupre Fine Jewelry
For More Information, Call: (337) 948-4367 or Visit Their Website.

Quarter Horse Racing
10 races per night in the first entertainment complex in the U.S. designed to combine horse racing and casino gaming. Races take place every Thursday-Sunday night.
Location: Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino is located at 2235 Creswell Lane Ext., Opelousas.
Post time 6:20 PM
Admission: Free admission in Paddock area. Club house admission-$3.
For More Information, call: (337) 594-3000.

Friday Oct. 30, 2009

2nd Annual Festival of Words
Public Reading with Saddi Khali & Jessica Powers
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: St. Charles Chapel in Grand Coteau
Admission: Free to the public, but donations will be gratetully accepted.
Visit their website for a Complete Schedule of Events.

The Sunset Market and Auction House
Garden vegetables and home-made products are offered every Friday through Sunday. Vendor space is still available.
Location: 151 B. Leon Richard Road in Sunset
Time: Friday: 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM; Saturday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Admission: Free
For More Information, Call: (337) 212-2091

VFW Bingo
Location: VFW Dr., Arnaudville
Time: 6:30 PM
For More Information, Contact Tom: 754-4940

Saturday Oct. 31, 2009

La Table Française de Arnaudville
Breakfast en francais, along with maybe a little Bouree, and sing songs in French. You can even learn a French “word of the day.” These are wonderful events that help to keep our language and culture alive. Even if you don’t speak French, do come and enjoy being part of our community. This event takes place on the last Saturday of every month.
Location: NuNu’s Café in Town Market Rural Arts Centre (corner of Hwy 93 and Hwy 31)
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Admission: Free
For More Information, Visit Their Website.

2nd Annual Festival of Words
Poetry Workshop with Cornelius Eady
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Arnaudville Town Market
Fiction Workshop with Ravi Howard
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Arnaudville Town Market
Poetry Workshop with Mona Lisa Saloy
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Arnaudville Town Market
Publishing Workshop with Jessica Powers
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Casa Azul in Grand Coteau
Poetry Reading & Open Mic with Cornelius Eady & Darrell Bourque
7:00 PM to 9:30 PM at Arnaudville Town Market
Admission: Free to the public, but donations will be gratefully accepted.
Visit their website for a Complete Schedule of Events.

Cajun Jam
This event takes place every Saturday. Local musicians bring the flavor of a Fred’s in Mamou to the other side of Acadiana. We all need to support these events to keep our music and our culture strong and healthy.
Location: The Coffee Break, 109 N. Main St., Breaux Bridge
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Admission: Free
Phone: 337 442-6607 E-mail: thecoffeebreak[at]cox-internet[dot]com

Bal de Maison
This is one of the loveliest of all our traditions and still retains the old fashioned “house party/dance” feel. Bring a covered dish and share good food and good company as well.
Please Visit Their Website to learn more about this wonderful event. It takes place on the last Saturday of every month.
Location: On the Frederick Stage at Town Market Rural Arts Centre
Time: 6:30 PM
Admission: Free (but don’t forget to bring a covered dish)

Sunday Nov. 1, 2009

Acoustic Jam
This event takes place every Sunday afternoon.
Location: Tom’s Fiddle & Bow, 204 Fuselier St., Arnaudville
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (or until…)
Admission: Free
For More Information and Photos: Visit Their Website.

Brown Bag Club: Children’s Art Workshop
This event takes place every Sunday afternoon.
Ages: Children from 5 to 12 years of age.
Location: Town Market Rural Arts Centre, Arnaudville. Click for Directions.
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Every Sunday
Admission: $8 (includes workshop, supplies and a snack)
For more information, Visit Their Website.

Coming Soon

Tour de France Gastronomique
Each of these occasions presents the cuisine of a different part of France and features a food demonstration, wine tasting, dinner and music, and a mystery chef.
Nov. 20, 2009: Northeast France
Jan. 30, 2010: Southeast France
Location: Frederick Stage. Town Market Rural Arts Centre. Hwy. 93 E. & Hwy. 31 S. Arnaudville, LA 70512
Time: 6:00 PM
Admission: Adults: $20; Children 12 and under: $15
For More Information, Visit Their Website.

Acadiana Symphony Orchestra
Friday, November 13 “Festive Organ” – Cathedral of St John the Evangelist – 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 15 “Festive Organ” – Cathedral of St John the Evangelist – 2:00 pm
Saturday, December 19 “It’s Christmas Time” – Heymann Center – 7:30 pm
For More Information and to Purchase Tickets in Advance, Visit Their Website.

Posted in Events

Facing Hurricanes: Why We Stay….

Khaki Scott — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:37:03 +0000

One of the most common questions we get, when people inquire about living anywhere in South Louisiana, usually is related to inquiring why we continue to live in an area that is plagued, at least periodically, by hurricanes. The answer is both simple and complex.

Simply put, the people throughout South Louisiana stay, especially following Hurricane Katrina, because this is our home. People who live in other places may think that this is not a wise decision, especially since there is always the possibility that another big hurricane will come along in any given year. However, where would they have us move? Other parts of the country are beset by wild fires, floods, mud slides, earthquakes, active volcanoes, and tornadoes. Busy population centers are faced with airline crashes, ferries that capsize, horrific traffic dangers, and rapidly growing crime rates. Throughout the nation, farmers are losing their land to big agricultural corporations and factory workers are losing their jobs as plants continue to close. Would you have us move there? Surely not!

None of those things happen in South Louisiana but, let us for a moment consider what would happen if long-lasting economic tragedy were to strike us. There is not one person here who cannot grow a garden. Among our numbers are enough hunters and fishermen to feed us all, without our menu changing in any perceptible way. So that is part of why we stay. This is our home. We are safe here, and there is not much we need, in the way of necessities, that cannot easily be obtained here.

We stay because the graves of our ancestors are here. There is something decidedly comforting about living on or near the same land one’s ancestors settled 300 years ago. This may sound odd to those Americans who do not even know who their own grandparents were, but our ancestors – all of them – remain a part of our lives, even today. We know them by name and speak of the details of their lives as if they are still our living neighbors. We grow our gardens in the places they grew theirs, cook using their recipes, and go to church in the churches they built. There is no way that any of us could, or would even consider, leaving the graves of our ancestors behind.

Finally, we stay because of the way our culture itself is structured. Ours is a positive culture in a world that currently seems obsessed with looking for the worst in everything. This is a place where total strangers speak to you with terms of endearment – my baby, my love, my heart, “mah sha.” This is a place where even toddlers are taught the absolute necessity of greeting everyone with a cheek-kiss and a sincere “How’s ya mama-n-em?” Emphasis is placed on true interest in what happened to you today that was good, never on the trials and tribulations of life. While howling to the moon about how much we value our privacy, we probably know more about each other than most folks would ever want to know. If there is a need, someone will see it and come to help without being asked. How could we survive in an outside culture where “privacy” means not even knowing your neighbor? We couldn’t survive such a thing – and so we stay… and live a life filled with music and laughter while the rest of the world shakes its head and wonders how we can be so foolish as to brave a little wind and water every few years.

To those who are still here, go outside – kiss the air – and thank God.
To those who are scattered across the nation and the world – come home.

Posted in Weather

The Arnaudville Area Today

Khaki Scott — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:23:02 +0000

As I look forward to moving back to Arnaudville (from just across the northern St. Landry Parish line), I cannot help but get excited about seeing old friends and meeting new ones too! I also find myself trying to explain, to far away friends and family, “Why Arnaudville?” The answer to that question is huge and actually necessitated the building of this site. So – come on along. Let us show you this magical little area that is tucked away on a back road in the heart of Acadiana.

First, we have to begin with a little something about why, in this day and age, anyone would get off of the interstate highways and consider any of the little towns in our area. The answer to that is luxury living – but not the kind you think. Here, luxury living is a lifestyle that is being defined and created in a totally new way.

Luxury branding emphasizes value, craftsmanship and exclusivity. The world is now a full decade into the 21st century and in the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. Glitz and “bling” are out. People are looking for high quality and lasting value in every dollar they spend and a significant return on their investment for every ounce of energy they put into their communities.

The Arnaudville Area, bordered on the north by Hwy 190, on the south by I-10, on the west by I-49, and on the east by the Atchafalaya Basin is thriving because it is investing in itself and in its people. In the cities, high-end homes and apartments may have seen their values plunge, or sales become stagnant – but in the Arnaudville area, property values are holding their own and often increasing. However, today’s more conscientious consumers are looking for more than just a pretty house. Today, potential residents are beginning to present long lists of quality of life requirements to the areas that court them for their real estate investment dollars. Suddenly, that home for sale needs more than a luxury master bath or a gourmet kitchen. Now, it needs to be near green spaces, art galleries, concerts and language lessons; and a symphony nearby would only sweeten the pot. The same is true of long-term residents. If an area wants to keep their current residents and add to their numbers, it cannot be done unless there is a reason to stay. That reason is the same in every sales transaction. Today, the buyer, be they long term resident or potential new-to-the-area homeowner, must find value, craftsmanship and exclusivity in the quality of life in the place they call home.

Craftsmanship and exclusivity in quality of life? Sure! Why not?
Suppose that “style conscious and upscale” had a different meaning than the one usually associating that phase with how much money one has? Suppose crafting a good life meant celebrating one’s talents and the talents of one’s neighbors? Suppose quality of life meant rebuilding an entire area with the characteristics that people have always longed for so wistfully? Suppose a big storm came and, when it was over, a little town at the junction of 2 historic bayous had the chance to do just that? Suppose that little town decided that every resident, young or old, rich or poor, new to the area or long-time resident is going to be able to proclaim that no one anywhere has a better life than they have?

Welcome to Arnaudville, Louisiana – population 1,400. And surrounding towns: Grand Coteau, Leonville, Sunset and Cecilia

Lifestyle: Luxury (as defined above)!

Amenities include: art galleries; museums; Sunday concerts; music, art and language lessons; bonfires on the levee at Christmas; Jambalaya Festival; 7-Mile Yard Sales (antiques, etc); duty free shopping; artists, artisans, sculptors, writers, poets, musicians, and much much more!

Note: Both Cajun French and English spoken here.

Posted in Front Page

Welcome from Jim!

Khaki Scott — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:00:13 +0000

Hi! My name is Jim and I am going to be your hunting and fishing guide on La Belle Arnaudville. As soon as Khaki gets me my own byline, we’ll move this out from under her name and put it in mine.

In the meantime, I want everyone to know that I think this site is going to be great for our hunting and fishing sports in this area. La Belle Arnaudville is giving us our own spot where we can collect and organize every scrap of information about Area 6, including the best WMA for deer and duck.

La Belle Arnaudville is also giving us a place to upload our kill pictures (and maybe brag a little). Of course, this will also give us a place to gripe when things don’t work out right. Did you see that rain on the opening morning of squirrel season? I talked to lots of folks about it and nobody had much luck. Neither of my boys even fired a shot. Oh well – that’s how hunting is sometimes…

Leave us a comment. Tell us what you want to see in the hunting and fishing section of La Belle Arnaudville and we’ll do everything we can to see to it that you get it.

Got to run… Gotta go see a man about a duck lease…

Posted in hunting / fishing

Welcome to La Belle Arnaudville!

Khaki Scott — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:22:20 +0000

La Belle Arnaudville is an online resource for those who live, work, and play in and around Arnaudville, Louisiana. This entire area is growing into a fine cultural center and we invite you to come grow with us.

If you decide to become a regular reader (and we certainly hope you do!), you will soon see that there is something on La Belle Arnaudville for everyone. We cover events that range from the Symphony to the opening of squirrel season, horse racing to fashion shows, how to cook dat duck to who is starring in the latest theater production.

As we age (yes – many of us are Baby Boomers), we now realize that it is quality of life that really matters. Imagine how thrilled we were to discover that the Arnaudville area has exactly the right mix of characteristics to make it a real destination for those who are looking for a special place to either raise a family, retire, or vacation.

…..so – come on along… let us tell you all about where we live and about our many different lifestyles. Who knows? You might want to come and live here too!

Posted in Front Page