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.

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– Jim Fiveash, the commander of the American Legion Post 53 needs Volunteer Van Drivers to transport veterans who live in Crittenden County to their VA appointments at the Memphis VA Medical Center and the new Primary Clinic in East Memphis. A 10 passenger transportation van will be furnished by the VA. For requirements and information contact Patrick Kennedy, LCSW, at 901-523-8990, ext. 5540.

• American Red Cross Volunteers Needed – Join the Crittenden County Disaster Action Team (DAT). For volunteer requirements and more information contact Crittenden County DAT Captain Steve Porter at 901495-4177.

• Exclesisa Showcase – 16th Annual Showcase Extravaganza Friday, March 3rd and Saturday March 4th at the West Memphis Civic Auditorium, 228 Polk Ave., West Memphis. Free admission. Many special guests. For information contact Ester Wooten at 601-366-0220, 601316-1405 or Ms. B at 601260-2166.

• Richland Elementary 5K/Fun Run – Saturday, March 4. Registration starts at 8 a.m., 5K at 9 and the Fun Run will begin at 10 a.m.

• Soup Sunday at Big John’s Shake Shack – Families in Transition this Sunday March 5th from 11 a.m. until to 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. For additional information call 870732-4077.

• Early Voting for Mayor of the City of Earle – Early voting will be available from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday,

March 6 through Friday, March 10 and on Monday, March 13 at the Crittenden County Court House, 100 Court St., Marion. On Election Day, Tuesday, March 14 the polls will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the following locations: Earle City Hall, 1004 end St., Earle and St. Luke Church, 520 Arkansas St., Earle. Candidates include: James C. Perry, Jr., W. H. Johnson, Jr., Frederick Pitchford, Judy Linely Wiley, Otis Davis, Sherman Smith Sr., and Jesse Booker.

• Notice of Special Election – For issuing bonds for the City of Marion. Early voting will be available from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, March 6 through Friday, March 10 and on Monday, March 13 at the Crittenden County Court House, 100 Court St., Marion. On Election Day, Tuesday, March 14 the polls will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:3-0 p.m. at the following locations: Marion County Office Building, 116 Center St., Marion, Marion Immanuel Church, 1714 Hwy. 77, Marion and Marion Church of God, 1747 Hwy. 64, Marion.

• Spring Book Sale – West Memphis Public Library 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday,

March 6 through Thursday, March 9 and from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Friday, March 10. A huge selection of items for this particular sale, paperbacks (romance, suspense and other fiction), hardcover fiction and non-fiction, auto books and cookbooks. Some books have been donated and may be recent best sellers, while others have been removed from the collection to make room for new items. In conjunction with the book sale, the library will also have a small “white elephant” sale. The West Memphis Public Library is located at 213 N. Avalon and the phone number is 870-732-7590.

• Mount Beulah Outreach Ministries Utility Assistance

– For residents of Crittenden County, Mt. Beulah has been awarded federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security under the emergency food and shelter national board program. For questions and requirements call Mount Beulah Outreach Ministries at 870-559-8083. The deadline for applications to be received is March 7, 2017.

• Workforce Development Board of Eastern Arkansas Meeting – Board Meeting Tuesday, March 7 at 10 a.m. in the Workforce Center in Forrest City. CEO Meeting Friday, March 10 at 8:30 a.m. in the Workforce Center in Forrest City. For more information contact Lori Malone at 870-733-0601, ext. 125.

• Commodity Distribution – Wednesday, March 8 from 9 a.m. until 12 noon or until food supplies are gone. The distribution will take place at the VFW Post 5225, 406 S. Avalon, West Memphis. For questions concerning eligibility contact Keith Livesay at the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas by calling 870-9323663.

• Marion/West Memphis VFW Post 5225 Free Meal

and Recruitment – Tuesday, March 14 at 6 p.m. at 406 S. Avalon, West Memphis. Post 5225 needs the help of all Veterans to work together in ensuring all the Veteran needs are being met and also for the Post to be aware of the needs of our fellow Veterans whom reside here in the community. We cannot help and/or support you when we are unaware of the needs of our fellow veterans/ soldiers.

• 8th Street Mission for Jesus Christ Annual Banquet Fundraiser – Tuesday, March 14 at Eugene Woods Civic Center. Keynote speaker Russell Gwatney of Gwatney Chevrolet. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person or $400 for a table of 8. Tickets available at the Mission or by calling Pastor Larry Brown at 735-6010.

• AARP Driver’s Safety Course – Tuesday, March 14

from noon to 4 p.m. at the West Memphis Public Library, 213 N. Avalon St., West Memphis. The course is open to everyone. There is no test. With completion of the course, those who participate can file with their auto insurance company for a 3 year discount. The cost of the course for AARP members is $15. For non-members the cost is $20. For more information contact Garry or Gayle Hahne at 870-339-2180 or e-mail at garry.hahne@gmail.com.

• West Memphis Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at DeltaARTS –

March 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. for Chamber of Commerce members at the Glenn P. Schoettle Arts Education Center, 201 S. Rhodes, West Memphis.

Volunteer Drivers Needed