Lifestyle

Louisiana Arbor Day will be celebrated on Friday, January 16, 2026, a special occasion dedicated to recognizing the vital role trees play in our environment and our community. In Abbeville, this meaningful observance is highlighted through the efforts of the Abbeville Garden Club, Friends of Godchaux Park, Keep Abbeville Beautiful and the leadership of Mayor Roslyn White.

Thinking, planning, and changing New Year’s Resolutions consumes my Januarys. It just seems like a perfect opportunity to start over, backtrack, improve, and change my changes. I came across “75 Resolutions to Improve Your 2026.” Every suggestion was positive and doable. My favorites involved joyful leisure, reading, books, and book clubs, although using any of those as a resolution would be cheating. Starting a book club is on my tentative list. My favorite was “Call your parents and grandparents more!” I passing that one on to my grandchildren, and I’m sure they will be grateful.

On Jan. 4, the Gueydan Chamber of Commerce honored its 2025 Krewe de La Chambre Royale King Bobby Deperrodil and Queen Theresa Deperrodil Trahan at the Wine and Cheese. Nadine Lepretre, krewe captain and chamber president (with crown), takes part in the presentation. The Gueydan Chamber of Commerce Krewe de La Chambre Royale will host its annual Mardi Gras Ball on Jan. 31. Tickets are currently on sale for $50 and may be purchased at the Bank of Gueydan.