June Goings On

Tri-parish events in June are listed below.

BOY SCOUTS OF LOUISIANA GOLF TOURNAMENT –

May 31

8 a.m. LaTour Golf Club, 300 LaTour Blvd., Mathews. (985) 532-0494.

DOWNTOWN LIVE AFTER FIVE –

May 31 FREE

Crush takes the stage at 7 p.m. Bring a lawn chair.

5:30-10 p.m. Courthouse Square, 7856 W. Main St., Houma. (985) 873-6408.

RHYTHMS ON THE RIVER –

May 31 FREE

Déja vu perform live along Morgan City’s riverfront.

6:30-9:30 p.m. Front Street, Morgan City. (985) 384-9291.

FATHER/DAUGHTER FISHING RODEO –

May 31-June 1

Port Fourchon Marina, 288 Flotation Canal Road. (985) 396-2792.

BAYOU CAJUNS FESTIVAL –

June 1

Couche Couche and T’Canaille perform. Jambalaya, white beans and chicken and sausage gumbo are served. The event also features a cakewalk, auction and sweets booth. Admission is free for children 12 years old and younger and $7 for 13 or older.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evergreen Cajun Center, 4694 W. Main St., Houma. (985) 851-1867.

LIL’ WRANGLERS YOUTH RODEO –

June 1

The rodeo is open to boys and girls between the ages of 3 and 18, and there is no registration fee. Events include goat tail pull, stick pony race, steer riding, barrel racing, pole bending, sheep riding and junior bull riding. Admission is $5 for adults 19 and older, while people 18 and younger pay no admission.

5 p.m. Raceland Arena, 101 Senior Citizen Drive. (985) 665-8319 or www.lafourcheropingclub.com.

THE GOLF CHANNEL AM TOUR GOLF TOURNAMENT –

June 2

8 a.m. Atchafalaya Golf Course at Idlewild, Patterson. (985) 395-4653.

HORSE SHOW –

June 2 FREE

The Terrebonne Livestock Association hosts judged and speed events. No outside food or drinks allowed, but concessions are sold.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Houma Airbase Arena, 121 Moffet Road, Houma. (985) 232-5141 or www.terrebonne-livestock.org.

CHILDREN’S SUMMER ART CAMP 2013 –

June 3-7, 10-14 17-21 and 24-28

Terrebonne Fine Arts Guild members teach classes in various mediums throughout the weekly sessions. Some of the mediums include collage, art journaling, paper sculpture, acrylic, clay and watercolor. Registration, which includes a full week of lessons, costs $30.

10 a.m. to noon and 1:30-3:30 p.m. Downtown Art Gallery 630, 630 Belanger St., Houma. (985) 851-2198.

SWOLLFEST FISHING RODEO –

June 6-8

The 16th annual rodeo is divided into inshore, kayak and offshore divisions. Registration is $15 per child and $60 per adult.

Sand Dollar Marina, 158 Sand Dollar Court, Grand Isle. (985) 787-2500 or www.swollfest.com.

CUT OFF FISHING CLUB PUBLIC RODEO –

June 6-8

The fishing tournament, which is spread out over eight divisions, starts 6 a.m., Thursday morning. Registration costs $20 per ticket, which permits fishing in all divisions, and comes with a cap and free meals on Friday and Saturday nights.

Bride Side Marina, 1618 La. Highway 1, Grand Isle. (985) 209-3711

THE CYRUS J. GUIDRY OUTING GOLF TOURNAMENT –

June 7

8 a.m. Atchafalaya Golf Course at Idlewild, Patterson. (985) 395-4653.

“THAT JUST TAKES THE CAKE” –

June 7

The 11th annual benefitting the American Heart Association includes a silent auction of donated items, live auction of cakes donated by various community members. A deejay performs until midnight. A raffle and a fire-safe gun vault are raffled. Dinner begins at 7 p.m. Table reservations and sponsorship opportunities are available. ($50 per individual ticket)

6 p.m. Petroleum Club of Morgan City, 500 Roderick St. (985) 372-8520.

LA SALTWATER SERIES RODEO –

June 7-8

Moran’s Marina, 27900 La. Highway 1, Golden Meadow. (985) 396-2728.

KREWE OF TERREANIANS FISHING RODEO –

June 7-9

The 14th annual tournament features saltwater, freshwater, offshore and children’s divisions. Registration costs $30, and children from 4-12 years old fish free.

Houma Municipal Auditorium, 800 Verret St. www.terreanians.org.

MONTEGUT SPECKLED TROUT RODEO –

June 7-9

Registration costs $20. Scales are open from 3-6 p.m., June 8, and 1-4 p.m., June 9.

Montegut Lions Home, 164 S. Legion Drive. (985) 790-5160.

BON MANGE’ FESTIVAL –

June 7-9 FREE

Music and dancing and Cajun dishes are served up inside, while carnival rides operate outdoors for the children. The Groove, Gary T, Southern Boys and Halifax are among those scheduled to perform. An auction, womanless beauty pageant, car show and other activities are also scheduled.

Vacherie-Gheens Community Center, 1783 La. Highway 634, Gheens. (985) 637-6615

THE ANN CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT –

June 8

8 a.m. Atchafalaya Golf Course at Idlewild, Patterson. (985) 395-4653.

JERRY CROCHET HORSESHOE PITCHING TOURNAMENT –

June 8

Kemper Williams Park, Patterson. (985) 385-3858.

MORGAN CITY MAIN STREET PARTY IN THE PARK –

June 8 FREE

Tommy G and Stormy Weather perform a two-hour concert in Lawrence Park. The party follows the Atchafalaya Art and Food Festival, which lasts from 4-6 p.m. in downtown Morgan City. Downtown restaurants participate, and local artists set up booths to exhibit works. Food crawl ticket sales, at $20, end May 31.

4-8 p.m. Downtown Morgan City. (985) 385-1770.

180 PEAK FIT FAMILY ADVENTURE CHALLENGE –

June 9

Ten team challenges are set up throughout the park for teams comprised of one adult and one child to compete in six age divisions, based upon the children’s grades. ($65 per team)

9 a.m. Peltier Park, Thibodaux. www.180peakfit.vpweb.com.

RENEWING THE RESERVATION GOLF TOURNAMENT –

June 10

The third-annual tournament is a four-person scramble. Team registration costs $400.

Ellendale Country Club, 3319 La. Highway 311, Houma. (985) 876-4394.

SUMMER CAMPS AT BAYOU COUNTRY CHILDREN’S MUSEUM –

June 10 through July

The museum hosts five weeks of activities meant to educate children ages 5 through 12 through crafts, songs and more. The curriculum is in accord with various themes, like “Passport Adventures” and “Safety Week.” Registration costs $75 per child per week.

9 a.m. to noon. Bayou Country Children’s Museum, 211 Rue Betancourt, Thibodaux. (985) 446-2200 or www.bayoucountrychildrensmuseum.org

STEUBENVILLE ON THE BAYOU YOUTH CONFERENCE –

June 14-16

The three-day youth conference returns for an eighth year to Houma, this year with the theme “Chosen.” This year’s speakers include California spirit and song artist Jackie Francois, a Haitian priest and Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux Bishop Sam Jacobs. The band More Than Sunday provides live entertainment. Pre-registration is required, is open solely to youth groups and costs $135 for attendees within the Houma-Thibodaux diocese.

Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd. (985) 850-3171 or www.htdiocese.org/steubenvilleonthebayou

AN EVENING OF SWAMP POP –

June 15

The Bayou Canes hold a reunion concert, and a hypnotist performs a show. White beans and rice, shrimp jambalaya and grillades are served, and dancing is encouraged. ($20)

5 p.m. till 11 p.m. Cut Off Youth Center, 205 W. 79th St. (985) 632-7616.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FAIS DO-DO –

June 15

Join the Fourth-Degree Knights of Columbus in Dulac for French, country and Cajun music and dancing. Jean Callahan performs. The smoke- and alcohol-free event includes a $5 meal of red beans, sausage, rice, salad, roll and dessert. Door prizes are given and 50-50 tickets cost $1 each. $2 entry fee. Doors open at 4 p.m.

6 to 9 p.m., Knights of Columbus Home, 5396 Shrimpers Row, Dulac. (985) 851-4519.

RODEO –

June 15

The Terrebonne Livestock Association sponsors an evening of bull riding, barrel racing and more. Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for children 12 and younger.

7 p.m. Houma Airbase Arena, 121 Moffet Road.

(985) 868-3484.

MUSIC AND DINNER AT GRAND CAILLOU EVENT –

June 15 FREE

The popular local band Treater performs. Admission is free, but a meal provided by the Holy Family Kateri Church is served for a small fee. Door prizes are awarded, and a half-and-half drawing is held. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

7-11 p.m. Grand Caillou Recreation Center, 106 Badou Drive, Dulac. (985) 870-0492

MILITARY ROUNDTABLE –

June 18 FREE

Dr. Paul Wilson and Dr. Kurt Stiegler lead the Houma Regional Military Museum’s monthly roundtable discussion. They discss on the the causes and prelude to WWII. Coffee and conversation begin at 5 p.m.

6 p.m. Terrebonne Parish Library Main Branch, 151 Library Drive, Houma. (985) 873-8200.

ABC DENTAL FISHING RODEO –

June 20-22

Sand Dollar Marina, 158 Sand Dollar Court, Grand Isle. (985) 787-2500.

CATHOLIC HIGH FISHING RODEO –

June 20-22

Moran’s Marina, 27900 La. Highway 1, Golden Meadow. (985) 396-2728.

CITY OF PATTERSON COMMUNITY FAIR/GOSPEL EXTRAVAGANZA –

June 20-23

The community fair features food booths, rides and live entertainment, beginning at 3 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Thursday, the first official day of the fair, is open to people with special needs and their families. On Sunday, the Gospel Extravaganza features various local talent, such as choirs, dancers, soloists and a comedian. ($5)

2-6 p.m. Patterson Junior High School. (985) 395-5205 or (985) 399-3689.

DOWNTOWN LIVE AFTER FIVE –

June 21 FREE

Good Feelin Band takes the stage at 7 p.m. Bring a lawn chair.

5:30-10 p.m. Courthouse Square, 7856 W. Main St., Houma. (985) 873-6408.

CREOLE CLASSIC FISHING TOURNAMENT –

June 21-22

The 29th annual rodeo is divided into adult, children and sponsor divisions. Adult tickets cost $25, children’s tickets are $15 and sponsorships start at $200.

Bridge Side Marina, 1618 La. Highway 1, Grand Isle. (985) 787-2418.

KREWE OF HOUMAS INVITATIONAL SALTWATER FISHING RODEO –

June 21-23

Coco Marina, 106 Pier 56, Chauvin. (985) 868-3806.

LOUISIANA CATFISH FESTIVAL –

June 21-23 FREE

Food and craft booths dot the festival grounds, which also house carnival rides. Don Rich, No Way Out, Aaron Foret and Louisiana Road House are among the scheduled performers. Jambalaya, seafood gumbo, catfish boulettes, catfish boats, catfish sauce piquant and more is served.

St. Gertude the Great Catholic Church, 17292 La. Highway 631, Des Allemands. (985) 758-7542 or www.louisianacatfishfestival.com

THE CENTRAL CATHOLIC GOLF TOURNAMENT –

June 22

8 a.m. Atchafalaya Golf Course at Idlewild, Patterson. (985) 395-4653.

TOUR DU TECHE PADDLING CAMP –

June 24-28

In the lead-up to Petit Tour du Teche II, open to paddlers between the ages of 12 and 17, Tour du Teche hosts a paddling camp. Classes are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration for the week is $200.

Parc des Ponts de Pont Breaux, Breaux Bridge. (337) 789-0319 or www.tourduteche.com.

DAY OF GIVING –

June 28

Hope Extreme, The Haven, MacDonnell Children’s Services, Bayou Area Habitat for Humanity, TGMC Blood Bank, Blue Star Moms, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, Houma Food Bank and other nonprofit organizations accept donated items and money to help sustain their missions.

7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Quality Hotel, 210 S. Hollywood Road, Houma. (985) 868-5851.

THE MAYORAL CHALLENGE CUP GOLF TOURNAMENT –

June 28

8 a.m. Atchafalaya Golf Course at Idlewild, Patterson. (985) 395-4653.

CARDINAL CLASSIC FISHING RODEO –

June 29

Six fishing categories include rat red, bull red, speckled trout, mangrove snapper, lemon fish and biggest crab. Entry fees are $30 for adults and $15 for children 15 years old and younger. Scales are open from 3-5 p.m.

Bridge Side Marina, 1618 La. Highway 1, Grand Isle. (985) 787-2418.

INDEPENDENCE DAY PATRIOTIC PARADE AND FIREWORKS –

June 29

Music, food, children’s events, pageant, fireworks are complemented by a fly over, two-mile dash, bicycle race and parachutists. A memorial service is held at 11 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park along La. Highway 311, and a patriotic parade begins at 1 p.m. at Stadium Drive before taking the typical west Houma route to the civic center.

11 a.m. Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd. (985) 850-4657 or www.houmaindependencecelebration.com.

PETIT TOUR DU TECHE II –

June 29-30

A series of races ranging from 250 yards to 1 mile are open to paddlers between the ages 5 and 17. Prizes are ribbons and certificates. Registration fees are $20 per paddler and included unlimited races.

Parc des Ponts de Pont Breaux, Breaux Bridge. (337) 789-0319 or www.tourduteche.com.

MORGAN CITY POWER BOAT ASSOCIATION ATCHAFALAYA EASTERN DIVISIONALS –

June 29-30

Inboard racers compete for a spot at national tournaments. Gone Pecan, Boat Trash perform after the races Saturday night and a fireworks display. Food and drinks are sold. No ice chests allowed. ($10 adults, 12 and under pay no admission)

8 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Lake Palourde, Morgan City. (985) 519-2678

MIGHTY KIDS TRIATHLON –

June 30

Open to children from 3 to 14 years old, the triathlon includes a swim, bike and run, with distances dictated by division. Relay teams can also sign up in one of two divisions. Registration ranges from $25-$45 for individual events and from $75-$100 for relay events, depending on the date participants sign up.

Bayouland YMCA, 103 Valhi Blvd., Houma. (985) 209-7397 or lindsay.natalie@ymail.com.

LAFOURCHE ROPING CLUB JACKPOT 4D BARRELS AND SR. BULLS –

June 30 FREE

To compete in barrels or senior bulls is $30 per category. An exhibition also features calves, steers, junior bulls and senior bulls, at $5 per horse run or practice bull. Concessions are sold.

2 p.m. Raceland Arena, 101 Senior Citizen Drive. (985) 637-5861 or www.lafourcheropingclub.com.

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