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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– 1001 Balfour, West Memphis. Through Wednesday, June 14 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. Kindergarten thru 10th grade. For more information call youth pastor Zach Kersey at 901-827-6836.

• Mt. Pilgrim Vacation Bible School – Through Wednesday, June 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. nightly at 1209 2nd St., Earle. Rev. Milton Nicks, pastor.

• Bethel AME Church Bible School – Through Wednesday, June 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. at 2403 E. Barton. Food, fun and learning. Rev. Larry Banks, pastor.

• Crittenden County Landlords Association Meeting – Thursday, June 15, 6:30 p.m. at Shoney’s West Memphis. Program: “Energy Efficiency Arkansas.” Speaker is Patti Springs with the Arkansas Economic Dev. Commissioon.

• West Memphis Police Academy Graduation – Friday, June 16, 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 200 N. Missouri St., West Memphis. The public is invited.

• USDA Crittenden County Farm Service Agency Workshops and Meetings – at the Woolfolk Library, 100 N. Currie St., Marion. The sessions begin at 9 a.m. on the following dates: June 14th, June 28th and July 19th. Information about the Roles of the County Committee, County Committee Elections and Processes. Persons with disabilities who require accommodations should contact Stuart Cooper at 870-7394464, ext. 2 or Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339.

• Youth Car Wash – Saturday, June 17, 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Bethel AME Church, 2403 E. Barton, West Memphis. Donation $5 cars, $10 SUVs and Trucks. Youth director, Pamela H. Roberts. Pastor, Rev. Larry M. Banks.

• “Gimme Shelter Too” 7 Card Stud Poker Run – All proceeds go the the Marion Animal Shelter Saturday, June 17, 10 a.m. Last bike out at 11 a.m., last bike in 3 p.m. Boston Butts $30 each. Preorder at the Marion Animal Shelter or Ethel’s Old Airport Club. Live Band, bake sale, live auction 50/50 raffle and pool tournament. Sponsors include: Pampered Pets, Red Top Outdoors & Pawn, Forrest City American Legion, Village Creek State Park, Marion Animal Shelter and Ethel’s Old Airport Club.

• 15th Street COGIC Vacation Bible School – Monday, June 19 through Friday, June 23, 9 a.m. to 12 noon at 121 S. 15th St., West Memphis. Alvin Coleman, Jr., pastor.

• Fellowship Baptist Church Vacation Bible School – Monday, June 19 through Wednesday, June 21 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 1758 S. Service Road, Marion. Pre-K through 6th Grade. Register online at www.fellowshipmarion.org

• L. R. Jackson Girls Club Free Youth Baseball Camp – Tuesday, June 20 and Thursday, June 21. All ages, boys and girls are welcome. Lunch, T-shirt and trophy included. Call 901-318-0291 to register.

• Delta Market – Every third Tuesday through October (June 20, July 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 19 and Oct. 17) at the ASU-Mid South north campus parking lot with food, produce flowers, crafts, art and merchandise. New times are 3 to 7 p.m.

• Lighthouse Temple Vacation Bible School – June 26 through June 30 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. at 1132 Patterson Ave., Earle. Pre-registration June 19, 1 to 6 p.m. for ages 5 through 15. For more information call 733814-6896.

• West Memphis City Council Meeting – Moved to fourth Thursday of this month, June 22, 1:30 p.m. at the City Hall. Regular meeting postponed for city council members to attend annual Municipal League meetings.

• Forest Friends Summer Camp Workshop – Wednesday, June 28 at 1 p.m. at the West Memphis Public Library. Workshop is brought to us by Noah’s Ark Animal Workshop which is a mobile teddy bear workshop. During the workshop children will stuff their own furry friend. Limited to 25 kids and registration is required. To register, either come by the library to pick up a form or call the library at 870-732-7590.

• Summer Reading Camp – Through Friday, June 30 from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. at 720 Calvin Avery Dr., Suite C, West Memphis. Registration deadline May 15. Deposit $25. Total camp cost $200. Early Bird Special $180. Contact the Reading Specialist Peggy L. Swift. Call 870-514-5386 or ReadingSpecialist2016@gmai l.com

• Build ABetterWorld at the West Memphis Public Library – The library’s annual summer reading program through July 25 on Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Tuesdays from 1 to 2 p.m. Both programs are for all ages and children will have a chance to win prizes for completing their reading goals! Registration is required but may be completed any time during the summer. For more information come by the library at 213 N. Avalon or call 870-732-7590 or visit web page www.westmemphislibrary. org. or follow our facebook page for more information.

• Earle School District Summer Food Service Program – Meals provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability at the Earle School District (High School Cafeteria), 16432 Hwy. 64 W., Earle. Through July 28 (closed July 3-4) from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. for breakfast and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for lunch. Meals will be served daily Monday through Friday of each week.

• L.R. Jackson Girls Club, Inc. Summer Enrichment Camp –Through August 4, 2017. 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon. – Fri. Low Low Rates…Sign Up Going On Now. Trips, arts & crafts, sports, Girl Scouts, Splash Day and much more. Boys & Girls ages 4 and up. For more information call 901-3180291.

• YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South Summer Food Service Program – Through August 4, 2017 at the Marion Elementary School. Meals will be provided to all eligible children free of charge. Acceptance and participation requirements for the program and all activities are without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal services. Enrolled children who are members of households which receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits or benefits under the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) or Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TAMF) are automatically eligible to receive free meals. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339 or 800-8456136 (Spanish).

• Summer Feeding Program – (1) Total Deliverance Cathedral Church, 400 Commerce St., Earle: Through Aug. 12 M-F lunch noon, breakfast 8:15 a.m., Saturday lunch 12 p.m. (2) New Bethel MB Church, 11 Swindle Rd, Earle: July 11, 12 & 13 supper 7 p.m., Through Aug. 9 Wednesday supper 7 p.m. (3) Mt. Pilgrim MB Church, 1209 Second St., Earle: June 14, 15 & 16 supper 7:15. (4) Marion, Sunset, 129 Powell, Marion: July 10-14 Supper 6:30 p.m. (5) First Baptist MB Church, 831 Alabama St., Earle: July 24-26 Supper 7:15 p.m. (6) L. C. Jones, 23905 Hwy. 70 Heth: Supper June 15, June 29-30, July 13, July 23, 7:15 p.m. (7) Philadelphia Ministries, 407 Birch St., West Memphis, June 10 lunch 2 p.m. (8) St. James MB Church, 1812 Cartwright St., Earle: June 27, 28, 29 Supper 7:15 p.m. (9) St. Luke MB Church, 520 Arkansas St., Earle: June 24 Lunch 12 p.m. (10) Lion of the Tribe of Judah, 105 Sneed St., Marked Tree: VBS Aug. 8, 9 & 10, supper 6 p.m. through Aug. every Sunday supper at 1 p.m. every Wednesday supper 7 p.m. (11) Bible Class Holiness Church, 638 Railroad St., Earle: July 29 supper at 1 p.m.

• Woolfolk Public Library Story Hour – Come enjoy stories, crafts and a snack at the library, 100 N. Currie St., Marion every Tuesday morning at 10 a.m.

• Al-Anon & Alateen meetings – Mondays at 8 p.m. and Wednesdays at 8 p.m. at 1233 Park Drive, West Memphis. Call 870-735-5217. Go to www.ar.al-anon.alateen.org.

• Hughes High School 1972 Class Reunion – The Hughes High School Class of 1972 is planning their 46th class reunion for the Memorial Day weekend in 2018. Planning meetings are being held the third Saturday of each month at the Anthonyville MB Church, 1961 Hwy. 147 S., Proctor. All class members are asked to attend. For further information on these meetings and the reunion please contact Claudette D. Dubois at 870792-7648.

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