City of Rayne

06/23/2026

06/23/2026

EVENTS FOR TODAY 6/23/2026

Iota Storytime — 10 AM
Rayne Storytime — 10 AM
Mermentau Storytime — 2 PM
Church Point Storytime — 2 PM

06/23/2026

Happy 8th Anniversary, Father Brent! Thank you for answering God's call to the priesthood and for faithfully serving His people. Your ministry is a gift and we are grateful for your guidance and prayers. May God continue to strengthen and bless you in your ministry.

06/22/2026

Did you know that Rayne Library has fun free events for the kids Monday-Friday going on now through mid July ???? Check out activites on this post. We LOVE our local library and its staff !!!!❤❤❤ Acadia Parish Library

Did you see the calendar for June, Acadia Parish????

It's HUGE.

Monday, June 1
• Morse Storytime — 2 PM
• Estherwood Storytime — 2 PM
Tuesday, June 2
• Iota Storytime — 10 AM
• Rayne Storytime — 10 AM
• Mermenatu Storytime — 2 PM
• Church Point Storytime — 2 PM

Wednesday, June 3
• Crowley Storytime — 10 AM
• Estherwood Movie — 2 PM
• Rayne Clay Dino Fossils — 2:30 PM

Thursday, June 4
• Rayne Movie — 10 AM
• Crowley Movie — 2 PM
• Mermenatu Movie — 2 PM
• Church Point Movie — 2 PM

Friday, June 5
• Rayne LEGO Hour — 10 AM
• *Crowley Kids Burger Art — 2 PM (sign-up required)
• Morse Movie — 2 PM
• Iota Tween/Teen STEM Challenge — 2 PM

Monday, June 8
• Morse Storytime — 2 PM
• Estherwood Storytime — 2 PM
• Crowley LEGO Hour — 2 PM

Tuesday, June 9
• Iota Storytime — 10 AM
• Rayne Storytime — 10 AM
• Mermentau Storytime — 2 PM
• Church Point Storytime — 2 PM

Wednesday, June 10
• Crowley Storytime — 10 AM
• Estherwood Movie — 2 PM
• Rayne Dinosaur Clothespin Puppets — 2:30 PM

Thursday, June 11
• Rayne Movie — 10 AM
• Crowley Movie — 2 PM
• Mermentau Movie — 2 PM
• Church Point Movie — 2 PM

Friday, June 12
• Rayne Puzzle Fun — 10 AM
• Morse Movie — 2 PM
• Crowley Teen Lofi Cafe — 2 PM
• IO Rock Painting — 2 PM

Monday, June 15
• Rayne Dinosaur Eye Magnet Craft — 10 AM
• Morse Storytime — 2 PM
• Estherwood Storytime — 2 PM

Tuesday, June 16
• Iota Storytime — 10 AM
• Rayne Storytime — 10 AM
• Mermentau Storytime — 2 PM
• Church Point Storytime — 2 PM

Wednesday, June 17
• Crowley Storytime — 10 AM
• Estherwood Movie — 2 PM
• Rayne Father’s Day Dollar Bill Origami — 2:30 PM

Thursday, June 18
• Rayne Movie — 10 AM
• Crowley Movie — 2 PM
• Mermentau Movie — 2 PM
• Church Point Movie — 2 PM
• *Iota Adult Watercolor American Flags — 2 PM (sign-up required)

Friday, June 19
• ALL BRANCHES CLOSED — JUNETEENTH

Monday, June 22
• Rayne Dinosaur Night Slime Craft — 10 AM
• Morse Storytime — 2 PM
• Estherwood Storytime — 2 PM
• CR LEGO Hour — 2 PM

Tuesday, June 23
• Iota Storytime — 10 AM
• Rayne Storytime — 10 AM
• Mermentau Storytime — 2 PM
• Church Point Storytime — 2 PM

Wednesday, June 24
• Crowley Storytime — 10 AM
• Estherwood Movie — 2 PM
• Rayne CD Spinner Craft — 2:30 PM
• Iota LEGO Hour — 3 PM

Thursday, June 25
• Rayne Movie — 10 AM
• Crowley Movie — 2 PM
• Mermentau Movie — 2 PM
• Church Point Movie — 2 PM

Friday, June 26
• Rayne SkyJo — 10 AM
• Morse Movie — 2 PM
• Crowley Teen Lofi Cafe — 2 PM
• *Iota Stepping Stone Paint — 2 PM (sign-up required)

Monday, June 29
• Rayne Paper Cup Shooter Craft — 10 AM
• Morse Storytime — 2 PM
• Estherwood Storytime — 2 PM
• Crowley SummerSlime Circus Slime — 2 PM

Tuesday, June 30
• Iota Storytime — 10 AM
• Rayne Storytime — 10 AM
• Mermentau Storytime — 2 PM
• Church Point Storytime — 2 PM

06/22/2026

Sign up now for this fun event !!!!!

July is bringing some super cool programs your way, Acadia Parish!!! Don't forget to secure your spot in this one 👀

Create your own aqua gel squishies! Each child will go home with their very own squishie in an 'aquarium'. For ages 4 and up!

Rayne - July 6th at 10 AM
Crowley - July 14th at 2 PM and July 14th at 3 PM

Please sign up for only one class as space is limited! To sign up please call 788.1880!

06/19/2026

Come join us for an afternoon of family fun on July 4th!!!!!!❤️🤍💙 FREE HOTDOGS, POPSCILES, FACE PAINTING AND KIDS CRAFTS

06/19/2026

Polls are closed today. Tomorrow will be the last day of early voting for the June 27 election. Polls are open 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Check your sample ballot and early voting location at GeauxVote.com.

06/18/2026

GOD is still working, and we want YOU to be a part of it!

Join us for Vacation Bible School 2026:
UNFINISHED: GOD Isn't Finished With Me Yet

We're looking for:
✔ Participants (Ages 6–Adult)
✔ Volunteers
✔ Sponsors and Donors

Whether you can attend, serve, pray, donate supplies, or make a financial contribution, your support helps make this ministry possible.

July 8–10, 2026
5:00 PM–7:00 PM
Special Presentation Friday Night immediately following VBS.
Shrine of Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church - 707 Lyman Avenue, Rayne, Louisiana

Your story is not over. Your purpose is not finished. GOD is still working.

Register, volunteer, or donate today at https://shrineofourmotherofmercy.com/vacation-bible-school-1

Let's Pack the Church!

06/17/2026

Looking for grants or loans?
Visit these websites for informative programs. . . .



Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation: Grants webpage

https://www.crt.state.la.us/cultural-development/historic-preservation/grants/index



USDA Rural Development: Single Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants

https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-programs/single-family-housing-repair-loans-grants/la



Restoration Tax Abatement (Louisiana Economic Development)

https://www.opportunitylouisiana.gov/incentive/restoration-tax-abatement



Virtual webinars: LA Office of Cultural Development’s YouTube page

https://www.youtube.com//playlists

Historic Tax Credits webinar series
Grants 101 webinar series



Funding Opportunities Database (Atchafalaya National Heritage Area)

https://airtable.com/applxam3aXAJ5KhIG/shrf1jOo0lzAbBPNZ/tblW32K2MLhmwG6J3



Louisiana Historic Tax Credit Coalition- contacts

Whitney LaNasa [email protected]>
Patrick West [email protected]

06/16/2026

EVENTS FOR TODAY 6/16/2026

Iota Storytime — 10 AM
Rayne Storytime — 10 AM
Mermentau Storytime — 2 PM
Church Point Storytime — 2 PM