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Carencro, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Carencro! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Carencro shoppers have a checkout option to help hungry neighbors
- Still frozen? Plan your turkey thaw before Thanksgiving
- After beating Carencro, Cecilia faces a surging Northwood team
Also on today's calendar: Jake Knott and the Unwound at O'Darby's Pub and Grill and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 77 and low of 58 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 74, low: 46.
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 40 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Holiday food drive aims to help hungry families across Acadiana (theadvertiser.com) — Carencro shoppers can support local food pantries by donating at checkout at Super 1 Foods, 3916 N.E. Evangeline Thruway, through Dec. 24. The store is participating in Brookshire Grocery Co.'s annual Spirit of Christmas Food Drive, which supports hunger relief across Acadiana and other communities the company serves. 
• Safe Ways To Thaw A Turkey Fast Before Thanksgiving (973thedawg.com) — With Thanksgiving approaching Nov. 26, a frozen turkey needs more planning than many cooks expect. This guide outlines refrigerator, cold-water and microwave thawing methods using USDA guidance, including changing cold water every half hour and cooking immediately after microwave thawing. It also explains that cooking a frozen turkey takes about 50% longer.
• Football Preview: Cecilia and Northwood Have Made a Habit of Blowouts, and Now They Meet (maxpreps.com) — After beating Carencro 51-22 last Friday, Cecilia will host Northwood at 7 p.m. this Friday in a matchup of teams coming off lopsided wins. Northwood arrives with five straight victories, most recently a 55-14 win powered by senior runners Peyton Boone and Justin Dupree.
📸 Around Carencro
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Upcoming Events in
Carencro
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★ Featured events ★
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The Girlfriends' Gala →
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lafayette, 1521 W Pinhook Rd, Lafayette
6:00 pm
Thursday November 12
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Other local events
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Jake Knott and the Unwound at O'Darby's Pub and Grill →
O'Darby's Pub and Grill, Carencro
7:30 pm -
Romero Family Toy Drive →
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1:00 pm -
Leif Meche Acoustic at La Espuela →
La Espuela, 3235 NW Evangeline Thruway, Carencro
6:00 pm -
Praise and Worship Pop-up at The Cottage for Giving Day →
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Kaleb Olivier - Acoustic at Prejean's →
Prejean's, Carencro
6:30 pm -
DASHER DANCER PRANCER 5K →
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Friday November 13
Sunday November 22
Saturday November 28
Tuesday December 1
Friday December 4
Saturday December 5
📣 Carencro Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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The Shrinking Window - Vulnerability Management at Machine Speed →
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux - Lafayette Restaurant, 2336 Kaliste Saloom Road, Lafayette
5:30 pm -
Creative Acadiana: Demystifying Augmented Reality with Francis Pavy →
Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W Vermilion St, Lafayette
5:30 pm -
Fleur De Lis November Club Meeting →
Petroleum Club of Lafayette, Lafayette
6:00 pm -
Urban League of Louisiana - Listen & Learn Tour (Lafayette) →
Lafayette Public Library - South Regional Library, 6101 Johnston St., Lafayette
6:00 pm -
Book Launch of Allison Leigh's The Misogynists: A Reckoning with Modern Art! →
302 A Jefferson St, Lafayette
6:00 pm
Wednesday November 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking to find if this kitty has a forever home and a mom and dad.
He comes here to eat every day, but then I notice, in the evening, that he crosses Bradford Drive in the direction of Auburn. He is way too friendly… (Nextdoor Wisteria/Pinnacle)
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Carencro. Apply here.
- Waffle House posted a job opening for Server / Wait Staff in Carencro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carencro here.
🗞 Nearby News
Scott
- Jennifer Reising wins 2027 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp Competition (louisianasportsman.com)
Lafayette
- Hilliard Art Museum in Lafayette brings on new curator (thecurrentla.com)
- Beyond the Jersey: Caden Jensen (klfy.com)
- Guillory defense challenges legal basis of indictment (thecurrentla.com)
Ok Carencro! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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