A Look Ahead: What’s going on in Acadiana this week?

Here’s a look at what’s set for this week in Acadiana.

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On Monday, Lafayette marks the one year anniversary of the death of Cpl. Michael Middlebrook, a police officer killed in the line of duty. A memorial service honoring his life will be held at 4 p.m. at Our Savior’s Church Broussard campus, 655 La. 96.

The City of Franklin plans its National Night Out event on Tuesday, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in Pecot Park. The family-friendly event is free and open to the public.

Also on Tuesday, the City of Carencro’s Police and Fire departments will host a community meet-up from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Carencro Police and Fire Department on Centennial Drive. There will be food, games, fun jumps, a smoke house and door prizes.

On Wednesday, a series of town halls to offer information about an upcoming Lafayette Parish tax vote continues with a meeting at the Carencro Community Center at 6 p.m. The vote, which is set for December, would grant a property tax to fund the parish fire volunteer departments. To see the other upcoming dates, click here.

A seminar about human trafficking is set for Thursday. The event will be held from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the St. Michael Church Hall in Crowley. It’s designed to educate adults about human trafficking, and is presented by the Center for Children and Families.

There’s an Okra Cook-Off planned for Friday at the African American Museum on South New Market Street in St. Martinville.  Judging takes place at 8 p.m., but there will be Creole and Zydeco music from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. A new exhibit, Kouri Vini, opens at the museum at 7 p.m. It’s produced by Christophe Landry, and honors the Creole language, heritage and culture. His exhibit includes several Louisiana maps plotting the historic development of Creole language and culture.