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Events Near Iota LA

Ducks Unlimited - Carencro Bingo for Boomsticks

Ducks Unlimited - Carencro Bingo for Boomsticks

Wednesday, Apr 3, 2024 at 5:30pm
Carencro Community Center
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Lake Charles Chapter Banquet

Lake Charles Chapter Banquet

Thursday, Apr 4, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Lake Charles, LA
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Boot Brew Fest

Saturday, Apr 6, 2024 at 10:00am
Lakeview Park and Beach
Eunice, LA
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Ducks Unlimited - Lake Charles DU Banquet

Ducks Unlimited - Lake Charles DU Banquet

Thursday, Apr 11, 2024 at 6:00pm
Cash & Carry
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Festival Des Fleurs De Louisiane

Tuesday, Apr 16, 2024 at 8:00am
Blackham Coliseum
Lafayette, LA
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Ducks Unlimited - UL Lafayette Annual Banquet

Ducks Unlimited - UL Lafayette Annual Banquet

Wednesday, Apr 17, 2024 at 6:00pm
Service Chevrolet & Cadillac
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This is Home Fest

Saturday, Apr 20, 2024
Lake Charles Event Center
Lake Charles, LA
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Ducks Unlimited - Acadiana Area Kids for Conservation

Ducks Unlimited - Acadiana Area Kids for Conservation

Saturday, Apr 20, 2024 at 9:00am
Vermilionville
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Ducks Unlimited - Lafayette Bingo for Boomsticks

Ducks Unlimited - Lafayette Bingo for Boomsticks

Wednesday, Apr 24, 2024 at 5:30pm
Prejean's in Broussard
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