On Friday, June 26, the Rotary Clubs of Lafayette, Lafayette North, and Youngsville teamed up to throw Acadiana's first-ever Bingo After Dark — a high-energy, festival-style bingo night at Le Pavillon at Parc Lafayette benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Louisiana. With neon lights, a live DJ, karaoke, tricycle races, and a packed room of 300+ guests, this inaugural event was everything we hoped it would be — and more. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our sponsors, players, and community, the night raised an outstanding $34,100 for families with critically ill children right here in Acadiana. Thank you to everyone who came out, played, and gave generously. Here's to making this a lasting Acadiana tradition.
Our club proudly sponsors the Interact Club at Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy (ARCA) High School — giving students ages 14–18 a hands-on introduction to Rotary's core value: Service Above Self. Interact members plan and lead their own service projects each year and are eligible for our annual scholarship program. Keep an eye out for updates from our Interact liaison as the new school year kicks off.
📅 What's Coming Up
Grant Applications Close: September 1
Grant Winners Announced:Mid-September.
Patch at the Park Festival: October 4, 9 AM–4 PM
World Polio Day / Polio Fundraiser: October 19–22
Join us for our regular club meetings —
2nd and 4th Thursdays, 7:30 AM at Mandez's — for updates, guest speakers, and good company.
🎃 Save the Date: Patch at the Park — October 4
Mark your calendars! The 6th Annual Patch at the Park Festival returns to the Youngsville Sports Complex Amphitheater on Sunday, October 4, from 9 AM–4 PM. Last year's event drew nearly 6,000 attendees, 70+ vendors, and 10 food trucks — and this year, we're growing it even further. Volunteer signups, vendor registration, and sponsorship opportunities are open now. This is our club's biggest fundraiser of the year, with 100% of proceeds supporting scholarships, service projects, and community grants across Acadiana — we need all hands on deck to make it a success.
