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.

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• Marion High School Annual CAP (Career Action Planning) Conferences – Friday, March 17 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Even though parents have a pre-set appointment time, they are welcome to attend a conference with their child at any time during those hours. For more information parents may call MHS at 870739-5130.

• Steudlein Learning Center’s Annual Fundraiser Fish Fry – Friday,

from 5 to 7 p.m. Drive Thru/ Pick Up Only. $12 per plate. Tickets must be presented when you pick up your plate. Come by the office to purchase your tickets at 207 Balfour, West Memphis. Proceeds benefit Steudlein Students.

• Crittenden County Election Commission Meeting – Friday, March 17 at 5 p.m. at the Election Commission Office, 110 Center St., Marion. The purpose of the meeting is to certify the results of the Special Election held on March 14.

• Girls Empowerment Symposium – Saturday, March 18 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Interceding Christian Center, 414 Thompson Ave., West Memphis. ‘I am my Little Sister’s Keeper’ focusing on girls ages 10-19 years of age. Hosted by Crittenden County Health Department in partnership with Interceding Christian Center.

• Music at Trinity in The Fields – Sunday, March 19 at 2 p.m., 100 Military Road, Marion, Christian Brothers High School Saxophone Quartet sponsored by DeltaARTS, Marion Chamber of Commerce, Marion Advertising and Promotion and The Evening Times.

• City of Earle Council Meeting – Tuesday, March 21

at 6:30 p.m. at the Earle City Hall Annex building, 1005 Second St., Earle.

• Good Neighbor Center and Memphis Food Bank Mobile Food Giveaway – Friday, March 24 at St. Paul Church, 504 S. 8th St., West Memphis from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m.

• Hope House Food Give-Away

– Friday, April 14. Sign up or call by March 27th to schedule, 870-732-4902.

• East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging Meeting – Tuesday, March 28, 10 a.m. at the Crittenden County Senior Center, 103 S. Avalon, West Memphis. Area caregivers are encouraged to attend and are welcome to bring friends or family members. There is no fee to attend. For more information call Janis Waddy at 870-4943300.

• 67th Annual Lions Club Pancake Breakfast – Tuesday, March 28, 6 to 10 a.m. at 406 S. Avalon, VFW Post 5225, West Memphis. For tickets contact Brian Petty at 870-7350477.

• Marion Countryside Ride –

Saturday, April 1, 9 a.m. Open to all ages and skill levels with a 4 mile, 14 mile and a 45 mile route that will go to the Harahan Bridge Big River Crossing. $40 for adults and $20 for kids 12 and under. Ride starts and finishes at the courthouse square. Registration available online at www.marionarchamber.org or 870-739-6041 or at the Chamber office at 13 Military Rd. Contact Tracy Brick for more information tracy.brick@marionarkansas.or g

• St. Michael’s Catholic School Annual Auction – Saturday, April 1 at the Meadowbrook Country Club. Contact the school office at 735-1730 about sponsorships or tickets.

• Kathy Sorrels Daniel: Earth, Wind and Fire Art Exhibit – An opening reception for the new body of work that celebrates the Delta region, April 7 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the ASU Mid-South Donald W. Reynolds Center, 2000 W. Broadway, West Memphis.

• DeltaARTS – “Hello, Shakespeare!” Public performance on Friday, April 21.

• 2nd Annual Sultana Heritage Festival – Saturday, April 22, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Marion Courthouse Square – Free Admission. Historical festival to commemorate the 152nd anniversary of the Sultana Steamboat Disaster. Lecture series, living history portrayers, Civil War era music and food. For more information contact Tracy Brick at 870-7396041 or tracy.brick@mario narkansas.org

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