🌱 How a new grant will spotlight Cajun language history in Oberlin
Oberlin, Louisiana Patch AM: a 3 min readHi there, Oberlin! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a new grant will spotlight Cajun language history in Oberlin
Also on today's calendar: Kinder Food Distribution- St Philip Neri and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 73.
- Sunday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 90 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Grants of $34,500 bring America 250 projects to 23 Louisiana parishes (donaldsonvillechief.com) — Oberlin residents should know the Allen Parish School Board just received a $1,500 mini-grant for a humanities project highlighting Cajun language within American history. It’s part of $34,500 awarded statewide for America 250 celebrations, with more grants available monthly through October for communities planning history-focused events, art, and educational programs. 
📸 Around Oberlin
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Upcoming Events in
Oberlin
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★ Featured events ★
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Cajun Equine Council Family Fun Day Rodeo →
Allen Parish Fairgrounds, Tiger Lane, Oberlin
12:00 pm
Saturday June 20
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Other local events
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Finance Committee Meeting
Allen Parish Oberlin, LA 70655
3:00 pm -
Juneteenth Day
Allen Parish Oberlin, LA 70655 -
Kinder Food Distribution- St Philip Neri →
607 4th Ave, Kinder
2:30 pm -
2026 Coushatta Crossroads Festival →
Coushatta Casino Resort, 777 Coushatta Dr, Kinder
1:00 pm
Wednesday June 17
Friday June 19
Tuesday June 23
Saturday July 11
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Crafternoons - Coaster Making →
Jefferson Davis Parish Library, 813 Main St, Elton
1:00 pm -
ASL Basics: Food →
Calcasieu Parish Public Library: Iowa Branch, 109 S Thompson Ave, Iowa
4:00 pm -
Story Time/ Elton →
Jefferson Davis Parish Library, 813 Main St, Elton
3:30 pm -
Bright Star Theatre - Dino Academy →
Jefferson Davis Parish Library, 813 Main St, Elton
2:00 pm -
Story Time at Iowa →
Calcasieu Parish Public Library: Iowa Branch, 109 S Thompson Ave, Iowa
10:30 am -
Forever Flora →
Calcasieu Parish Public Library: Iowa Branch, 109 S Thompson Ave, Iowa
3:30 pm -
Almosta Ranch →
Jefferson Davis Parish McBurney Memorial Library, 301 S Sarah St, Welsh
10:00 am
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
Thursday June 18
Wednesday June 24
Friday June 26
Thursday July 9
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- State of Louisiana posted a job opening for Forestry Crew Supervisor in Oberlin. Apply here.
- Coushatta Casino Resort posted a job opening for Cook 1-551000 in Kinder. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oberlin here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Basile Police Officers Turn in Badges to Protest Take-Home Car Policy Pause (nbcpalmsprings.com)
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- Eunice City library renovations aim to restore historic look while keeping services available (katc.com)
- Rodier always envisioned St. Landry Economic growth (eunicetoday.com)
- LSUE trio named to NJCAA All-American Team (espnsouthwestlouisiana.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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