Health education event for girls aged 13 and older

The Louisiana Department of Health and the Woman’s Foundation Inc. is hosting a free education event for girls ages 13 and older. The event is titled “Birds, Bees & STDs” and will cover topics such as anatomy, consensual decisions, healthy relationships, STD prevention, STD symptoms, and STD testing.

The event will be held on April 7 from 3-4 p.m. at St. Martin PHU, 303 W Port St. in St. Martinville. To register, visit https://bit.ly/stmartinclass. For more information, contact Maddie Cassedy at 337-984-4959 or maddie@womansfoundation.com.

Get out and Fish!

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is stocking its 17 “Get Out and Fish!” sites across the state with adult-sized catfish, beginning this coming week. To view the full stocking schedule and to find the nearest location, visit www.wlf.la.gov/gof. Anglers ages 16 years and older must possess a Louisiana fishing license when fishing in ay Louisiana public waters. Licenses are available for purchase online at https://louisianaoutdoors.com/licenses-and-permits.

The “Get Out and Fish!” program to increase the number of people with access to quality fishing. The program intends to recruit new anglers to the sport of fishing and promote outdoor activities for future generations. For more information visit www.wlf.la.gov/gof or email GOF@wlf.la.gov.