News Briefs

News Briefs

The Evening Times prints briefs about events for organizations, schools and governmental agencies. News briefs are accepted at the Times office, by fax at 735- 1020 or by e- mail news@ theeveningtimes. com. Always include contact information.

– Informational meeting Thursday, June 9 at 6 p.m. at New Birth Ministries, 420 E. Broadway, next to AMECA in West Memphis. Pageant for ages 5-12 and 1318. For questions contact Mrs. C. Evans at 870-636-2259.

• Summer Food Program Earle School District Feeding Program – Through July 28 at Earle High School Cafeteria, 16432 Hwy. 64 West, Earle. Meals will be provided Monday-Friday for children up to 18 years old. Closed July 4.

• Summer Feeding Program Mount Beulah Outreach – Through July 28 at 320 Lee Ave., Earle. Snack 1 p.m. Supper 3 p.m. All meals served daily Monday-Friday for children up to 18 years old.

• Summer Food Locations – Through Aug. 17: Rowe Park, North 11St., West Memphis. Breakfast 10 a.m./Supper 5 p.m.; Matthews Park, 600 Vanderbilt, West Memphis. Breakfast 10 a.m./Supper 5 p.m.; Meadows Apartments, 1101 S. Avalon, West Memphis. Breakfast 10 a.m./Supper 5 p.m.; Wonder Jr. High ATA, 801 S. 16th St., West Memphis. Breakfast 10 a.m./ Lunch 12 p.m.; Horton Park, 1931 Scottswood St., West Memphis. Lunch 10 a.m./ Supper 5 p.m.; Marion Church of God, 1747 Hwy. 64, Marion. Sunday and Wednesday Lunch 10 a.m./snack 12:15 p.m.; Grimsley Park, 579 Balfour Rd., West Memphis. Breakfast 10 a.m./Supper 5 p.m.; Hicks Park, 301 W. Bond, West Memphis. Breakfast 10 a.m./Supper 5 p.m.; West Memphis High School Football, 501 W. Broadway, West Memphis. Breakfast 7:30 a.m./Lunch 11 a.m.; West School, 301 S. Avalon, West Memphis. Breakfast 8:30 a.m./Snack 11:45 a.m.; Marion High, 1 Patriot Dr., Marion. Breakfast 10 a.m./Lunch 12:30 p.m. (Begins July 11); Hightower Park, 14th St., West Memphis. Breakfast 10 a.m./Supper 5 p.m.; Cheer City United, 104 Block St., West Memphis. Supper 4 p.m./Snack 5:15 p.m.; Daysprings, 1227 Hwy. 77, Marion. Breakfast 9 a.m./Lunch 12 p.m.; J.W. Rich Girls Club, 519 Shopping Way, West Memphis. Breakfast 8 a.m./Lunch 12 p.m.; Tilden Rodgers Sports, Airport Rd., West Memphis. Breakfast 10 a.m./Supper 5 p.m.; West Memphis Learning Center, 201 S. B.J. Taylor St., Proctor. Breakfast 9:30 a.m./Lunch 11:30 a.m.; 10th Street Mini Park, 10th Street and Polk, West Memphis. Breakfast 10 a.m./Supper 5 p.m.; True Vine, 147 Rt. 1, Proctor. Sunday through Friday Lunch 12 p.m./Snack 1:15 p.m.

• United Auto Workers Retirees Meeting – Thursday, June 9 at 11:30 a.m. at Grecian Steak House, 210 Airport Rd., Paragould.

• WMHS 1976 (40th) Class Reunion – June 10-11, 2016 at the Clarion Hotel, West Memphis. $50 per person. For more information contact Phyllis Clayton at 870-7354536.

• Shrimp Boil – Christ Outreach Church Fourth Annual All-You-Can-Eat Shrimp Boil Saturday, June 11, 5 to 8 p.m. Dine in or take out, 1015 Balfour Road, West Memphis. Advance ticket sales only, deadline May 28. Adults $20, kids 12 and under $10. For Tickets call 870-6365-6153 or 870-514-9877.

• Bright Light Chapter #360 Fish Fry Fundraiser – Saturday, June 11, at the Masonic Lodge, 742 Minnis Dr., Edmondson, 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Plates $7 each, dine in or carry out. For information call Ms. Henderson at 901212-6518 or Mrs. Coleman at 870-732-2798.

• VFW BBQ – Saturday, June 11 serving starts at 2 p.m. Dine or Carry Out. Sandwich plates and sides $10. Whole slab of ribs with sides $20. Boston Butts $35. Advance sales on Boston Butts and Ribs. Last day to order is June 8th. Butts can be picked up from 12 to 6 p.m. on June 11th at the Post at 406 S. Avalon, West Memphis. For orders or information call 870-735-9102. Shuffle board tournament and live music.

• First United Methodist Church of Earle 110th Heritage Sunday – June 12. Continental breakfast 9 to 10:45 a.m. Morning service at 11 a.m. led by Rev. David E. Baker followed by a luncheon in the Morrison Fellowship Hall. All former choir members are invited to sing with the Chancel Choir. On Saturday June 11 you are invited to visit the restored Gibson Bayou Church from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. The Crittenden County Museum will be open from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The church will also be open on Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to Drew Speed at 501-258-5846, Jane Speed at 870-792-8390 or 870-5141333 or Dean Ryan at 901489-5140.

• Little Theater of Crittenden County Auditions – “Rex’s Exes” Sunday, June 12 from 2 to 3 p.m. and Monday, June 13 from 6 to 7 p.m. Auditions will be held at Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 209 Park, West Memphis. Auditions are for two men and two women. For more information contact The Little Theater of Crittenden County at LTCCShowInfo@gmail.com or via Facebook.

• Vacation Bible School – Tuesday, June 14 through Thursday, June 16 from 6 until 8 p.m. at New Bethel Church, Hwy. 149. Archie Conley, Jr., pastor.

• West Memphis Senior Life Center Food Bank – Every third Thursday (June 16) at 318 W. Tyler, West Memphis. Registration 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Lunch served 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. For information call 870-702-7738.

• Workforce Development Board Meetings – Executive Committee Thursday, June 16 at 10 a.m. WDB Tuesday, June 21 at 10 a.m. and CEO Friday, June 24 at 8:30 a.m. All meetings at the Arkansas Workforce Center in Forrest City,

• Delta Market – 3rd Tuesday each month. Tuesday, June 21, July 19, Aug. 16, Sept. 20 and Oct. 18 at ASU Mid-South North Campus, 2000 W. Broadway (near soccer fields).

• Month Long Health and Wellness Clinic – Monday through Saturday until June 25 at West Memphis High School Lehr Arena. No appointments necessary but residents are encouraged to arrive early to assure an opening for services 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Family Fun Day – Saturday, June 25, from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at Ascent Children’s Health Services, 413 W. Tyler Cove, West Memphis. Guest speaker Dr. Larkin Clark, DDS, MDS. Topics include secondhand smoke, gateway drugs and underage drinking. There will be door prizes, hot dogs, chips, drinks, bouncy house, Zumba, face paint, games, tattoos, live entertainment and much more. For more information contact Crystal Moore at 870-7354334.

• National HIV Testing

Awareness Day – Monday, June 27 at Crittenden County Courthouse in Marion from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. In partnership with Arkansas Department of Health, ARCARE and Crittenden County NAACP. Melvin Watson Community Connector, Northeast Arkansas 870-702-6614.

• Crittenden County LEPC Meeting – The next meeting will be June 28th at 10:30 a.m.

• The West Memphis School District – Will destroy 2010- 2011 special education records for students who were dismissed from special education or graduated during the 20102011 school year. The student or custodial parents interested in picking up records will need to contact Paula Rose-Greer, Special Education Director at (870)732-8555 before June 30th. Records may be picked up at 410 W. Tyler, Suite B from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Proof of identity is required.

• J. S. Phelix Alumni

Reunion – Friday, July 1, Saturday, July 2 and Sunday, July 4 Holiday Inn Memphis Airport, 2240 Democrat Rd. Memphis. Meet and greet Friday night 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday Banquet 6 to 12 p.m. at Holiday Inn. Sunday United Fellowship MB Church with pastor Arthur Townsend (2507 E. Barton, West Memphis). Registration due by June 15. For questions or concerns call Maxine Harrison at 901-4942182 or William Quinn at 901- 331-6989 or Gurice Martin reunion coordinator at 901806-2469.

• Main Street West Memphis Outdoor Family Movie – Friday, July 8th at Regions Plaza, 231 E. Broadway, West Memphis at 8 p.m. Bring chairs, blankets and drinks. Free popcorn. Sponsored by Southland Park Gaming and Racing Presented by Main Street West Memphis and Regions Bank.

• Miss Empowered Christian Pageant