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.

• Woolfolk Public Library July Events – Botanic Gardens with Chocolate & Vanilla on Thursday, July 7 (ages 2-7 at 10 a.m., ages 8-12 at 11 a.m., limited to 25 per session). Dixon Art Gallery – Impressionists on Thursday, July 14, (ages 2-7 at 10 a.m., ages 8-12 at 11 a.m., limited to 30 per session). Mobile Fish Aquarium on Thursday, July 21 (ages 2-7 at 10 a.m., ages 8-12 at 11 a.m., limited to 40 per session). Kinder Songs on Thursday, July 28, 10 a.m. open to all ages. Come by the library and sign up for the events. Tuesday morning’s story time hour at 10 a.m. for ages 2-5 and 11 a.m. for ages 6 and up at 100 N. Currie St., Marion. For more information call the library at 870-7393238.

– Main Street West Memphis and Regions Bank presenting Movies on Broadway showing “Despicable Me” sponsored by Southland Park Gaming and Racing Friday, July 8th at 8 p.m. at Regions Bank, 231 E. Broadway. Bring chairs, blankets, drinks (no alcohol) – free popcorn will be served.

• Earle Mandatory Parent Seminars – Monday, July 18 and Tuesday, July 19, 9 to 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 1 to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, 9 to 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 21 and Friday, July 22, 8 to 9:30 a.m., 10 to 11:30 a.m., 12 to 1:30 p.m. and Saturday, July 30, 8 to 9:30 a.m., 10 to 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m. closing All sessions are held at 1401 Third Street, Central Office. All parents, guardians, caretakers, stakeholders and supporters of the Earle School District, your attendance is a MUST at one of these seminars (meetings).

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

• West Memphis Senior Life Center Food Bank – Every third Thursday 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.

• Summer Feeding Program – at the Wonder City Boys and Girls Club through Aug. 1. Program will provide nutritious meals (breakfast and lunch) to all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. Breakfast 9 a.m. and lunch 11:30 a.m.

• Alanon and Alateen Meetings – Alanon Mondays at 8 p.m., Wednesdays at 12 noon and Thursdays at 6 p.m. Ala-teen meetings Thursdays at 6 p.m. All meetings are at the AA Clubhouse at 1233 Park Drive, West Memphis (behind Popeye’s Chicken on Missouri).

• 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.

• East Arkansas District Association Health Fair – Saturday, July 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Old St. Paul MB Church, 504 S. 8th St., West Memphis. There will be many healthcare vendors such as East Arkansas Family Health, Walgreens, Preventative Health Care Education, blood pressure screening, diabetic educators and many other services. Free and open to the public. For more information contact Dean Carolyn Jackson at 870732-6824 or Mary Alice Catha RN @ 901-828-4913.

• United Auto Workers Retirees Meeting – Thursday, July 14 at 11:30 a.m. at the Grecian Steak House, 210 Airport Rd., Paragould. Conner Eldridge will address the meeting. He is the Democratic nominee to run for office of U.S. Senate from Arkansas currently held by John Boozman.

• 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.

• All Girls Pajama Jam – Saturday, July 30 from 12 to 5 p.m. at the Wonder City Girls and Boys Club located on 25th Street in West Memphis sponsored by the Black Out Ryders. All girls are asked to

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wear pajamas and prizes will be given out for the “Best PJ’s.” There will be games, raffles, music, food, ice cream and lots of giveaways. All ages are welcome.

• Summer of Dance – The L.R. Jackson Girls Club, Inc. and the Dazzling Diamonds Dance Team will be sponsoring an 8-week Dance Camp through Aug. 12. Registration is open to girls ages 5 to 18. Activities include: Etiquette training, mentoring, gymnastics, strengthening and conditioning workout, basic and advanced dance techniques, leadership development, community service, fundraising project and two field trips. Meals and snack will be provided. Register at the L.R. Jackson Girls Club,

• 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.

• Community Bible Study – Beginning Wednesday, August 31 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 315 N. Missouri St., West Memphis. Ladies and men from ALL DENOMINATIONS are invited to attend and learn from God’s Word. This year’s study will be from the book of Matthew. For more information or to register contact Diane Berry at 870-735-8477.

• Anthonyville Fire Department Annual BBQ Cooking Contest and Annual 5K Run/Walk – Saturday, Sept. 24 at Barton Wright Community Park in the town of Anthonyville. For registration and information call 870-732-3975. Booth space available.

• American Legion Post 53 – Fish fry 1st Friday of every month. Food served from 5-8 p.m. Karaoke every Friday and Saturday night at 7 p.m. Bingo Monday’s at 7 p.m., 150 Legion Road. 735-8803.

• Notice of Marion Special Education Records to be destroyed – Records that are five years old will be destroyed. If your child was receiving special education services during the school year 2009-2010, you have the right to review and request copies of these records before they are destroyed. For questions contact the Director of Special Services, Marion School District at 870-7395100.

• Movies on Broadway