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.

• Crittenden County Election Commission Training – Will hold poll worker training on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 12 p.m. at the following address, County Office Building, 116 Center Street, Marion AR 72364. 870-739-5744.

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– Wednesday, April 25 at ASU Mid-South. Upon completion, students will be issued a forklift course completion card. Pre-register and pre-pay at www.asumidsouth.edu/product/ forklift-driving-certification/.

• All Parents, Guardians, Stakeholders of The Earle School District – Earle High School will celebrate a Family Bingo Night with all the prizes and refreshments for our families. This is to be celebrated on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 in the Earle High School Cafeteria Encouraging all to attend and enjoy the projected presentation. Please make your way and support our Family Bingo NIght

• Kindergarten Counts – Current kindergarten parents and future kindergarten parents register for the 2018-2019 school year Thursday, April 26 at 6 p.m. at Faulk Elementary, 9087 Vanderbilt Ave., West Memphis. RSVP call 870735-5252. Understand kindergarten curriculum, be informed. Door prizes and free food. Free transportation for Hughes and Proctor students (RSVP).

• Priscilla Shirer Simulcast at Victory Church – April 28, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (doors open at 7 a.m.), special worship service featuring Anthony Evans. Free ladies ministry event, for ages 12 and up. Lunch will be provided. Register now online at victorywired.com.

• Let’s Clean Up Earle Day – Sponsored by the Mid-South Camaro Club Saturday, April 28 at 8 a.m. and ending at 11 a.m. with a family picnic at the square (Commerce and 2nd Street). Games and prizes awarded to the children in attendance. Please volunteer your time, energy and show our love for our city on this special day. Free food, prizes and fun. To volunteer call the Earle Police Department at 870-792-8900 or Al Elberson EPD at 870-362-0475. The only cost for this family day is your time, a trash bag and your appetite.

• Caring for Claire Concert in the Park – Saturday, April 28th 5 to 9 p.m. in Worthington Park by the Boys and Girls Club. All proceeds go to Claire Winders Benefit Fund. Food and Entertainment Available. Visit Caring for Claire fund on Facebook.

• MPO Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting – Tuesday, May 1 at 10 a.m. at the West Memphis City Hall, 205 S. Redding. The public is invited to attend. Joint MPO Policy and Technical Coordinating Committees meeting on Tuesday May 8 at 10 a.m. at the West Memphis City Hall, 205 S. Redding. The public is invited. If you have any comments or would like additional information contact the MPO at 870-7358148 or bce@sbcglobal.net or visit our website at wmats.org

• Crittenden County Election Commission Meeting – Thursday, May 3 at 12 p.m. at the County Office Building, 116 Center St., Marion. The public is invited to attend.

• St. Michaels Catholic School Fish Fry – Friday, May 4, 5 to 7 p.m. (dine in or carry out). Tickets are $10 and available from any St. Michael student or from the school office. 870-735-1730.

• ‘ All Our Children’ meals through May 29th – Providing services which include a meal and a snack. Places of service are: The Children’s Place, 426 S. 14th St., West Memphis from 3 to 5 p.m.; Mt. Calvary MB Church, 2101 E. Jackson Ave., West Memphis 3 to 5 p.m.; and L. R. Jackson Girls Club, 405 S. 25th St., West Memphis from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Program services children ages 5 through 18 years of and people up to 21 years of age that are participating in a State education for the mentally or physically disabled.

• West Memphis Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is soliciting public comments – Concerning the upcoming FY 2019 Unifed Planning Work Program (UPWP). This final comment period will end on May 4, 2018. The purpose of the UPWP is to identify all transportation related planning activities that will be undertaken during the project year July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. Through this program, the local transportation planning process provides a series of work tasks and relates these to the overall comprehensive planning progress. Please contact the MPO at 796 W. Broadway, West Memphis if you would like to review the draft FY 2019 UPWP or if you have comments or questions concerning the transportation planning process. Telephone No. 870-735-8148; Fax No. 870-735-8158. E-mail: BCE@sbcgloal.net. This document may also be reviewed at the MPO’s web site at wmats.org. and the following locations: West Memphis City Hall, 205 S. Redding, West Memphis; Office of the Crittenden County Judge, Court House, Marion; Marion City Hall, 14 Military Rd., Marion; Public Library, Oliver at Avalon, West Memphis; Sunset City Hall, 300 Hwy. 77 Bypass, Marion; or Woolfolk Library, 100 Currie, Marion.

• Crittenden County Veterans Memorial Program

– 'A Tribute to Our Fallen Heroes,' Thursday May 24, 6 p.m. Eugene Wood Civic Center, 212 Polk. The public is invited to join us in this commemorative program. Families of fallen veterans are encouraged to fill out the memorial form to add the names to the reading in the program. Forms may be picked up at the VFW, American Legion or the 40 & 8. Forms must turned in to the City Clerk’s office by May 9th. Veterans families are encouraged to submit pictures for the presentation. Send pictures to thelancebell@gmail.com

• Poll Workers Wanted – The Crittenden County Election Commission invites all potential poll workers to fill out, and submit, an application on the web at crittco.info. You can also use that website to check your voter registration status or bring an application and hand deliver to: Crittenden County Election Commission, County Office Building, 116 Center Street, Marion, AR 72364, 870-7395744.

• The West Memphis School District's school choice deadline is May 1 – The WMSD's participation in the Arkansas School Choice Act of 2015: Parents and legal guardians of children residing outside of the WMSD who are interested in sending their child/children to the WMSD for the 2018-19 school year may pick up an application at the West Memphis School District Administrative Office located on 301 South Avalon Street. The Public School Choice Act of 2015 provides a process by which parents may apply for the admission of their child to attend a school in a district outside of the district in which the parent resides. The parent must first submit an application to the selected non-resident district. The application must be submitted or postmarked no later than May 1 of the year in which the student would begin the fall semester at the non-resident school district. Applications do not have to be resubmitted for students currently attending the West Memphis School District under the Arkansas Public School Choice Act. This notice complies with all provisions of the Arkansas Public School Choice Act of 2015.

• Concepts of Truth International – Concepts of Truth International is hosting their 17th annual fundraising gala on Friday May 4. This year’s theme is “Miracles of Life: An Evening of Music and Memories. Tim Menzies, Nashville singer/songwriter, will be providing entertainment during a sit-down dinner catered by Cajun Express. Kay Miley will be sharing stories of the miracles she witnessed during her 17 years of service with COTI. Helpline staff and United Nations Youth Interns will also share testimonies and their vision for empowering future generations. Reserve your complimentary seat by calling Pauly Bunting, (870) 238-4329 or (501) 605-2139. Visit the website, conceptsoftruth.org, to learn about their services.

• Agape Bible Class – Through April. Registration is allowed throughout the course. Courses for this semester are The Doctrine of God According to the Old Testament and New Testament Church and It’s Ministries. Classes every Tuesday night from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration fee is $50 and tuition is $400 a semester taught by Dr. James Morganfield Jr. at the Second St. John MB Church, 305 Ingram Blvd., West Memphis. For more information contact Dr. James Morganfield Jr. at 901-229-7748 or Martha Raybon at 870-400-7763.

• DeltaARTS Crittenden Youth Theatre – “Twain’s Tales.” There will be a special performance on Memorial day weekend for the Memphis Childrens’ Theatre Festival at Rhodes College in Memphis and on June 12 for ‘Twist & Twain,” DeltaARTS’ Gifted and Talented summer camp. Please call 870-732-6260 for more information.

• 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.

• Bible Study Fellowship – In-depth, inter-denominational Bible study with the study of Paul’s letter to the Romans. Meetings are at Marion United Methodist Church, 81 Military Road, Marion on Thursday evenings at 6:20 p.m. and there are groups for both men and women. Runs through May 2018. Join in at any time. For more information call Pat Nave at 901-288-9716 or Paul Nave at 901-287-1343.

• After School Meals Program – Wonder City, 412 S. 25th Street is providing a free at-risk after school program from 2:30 until 6 p.m. As an enhancement to our afterschool program, we will also participate in the CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program), which provides snacks and meals to all children ages 5-18, regardless of race, sex, or disability. Snack Time (3:30 p.m.) and Meal Time (5 p.m.). If more information is needed, please call 870-735-7592. Other program and feeding location will be Academies of West Memphis, 501 West Broadway

• Purchase Birth & Death Certificates – At Crittenden County Health Unit, Vital Records Department, 901 N. 7th St., West Memphis during office hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Birth Certificate $12 ($10 for each additional copy) and Death Certificates $10 ($8 for each additional copy). You can still purchase certificates at 4815 W. Markham St., Little Rock, AR 72205.

• Total Deliverance Food Program – Supper served Monday-Friday after school at 3:15/snacks 4:15-5 p.m. Saturdays and days of no school from 12 noon-1:15 p.m. at 400 Commerce St., Earle. New Bethel MB Church, 11 Swindle Rd., Earle Supper will be served every Wednesday from 7 p.m./snack at 7:45-8:15 p.m. Lion of the Tribe of Judah, 105 Sneed St., Marked Tree Supper will be served from 7:45 p.m./snack at 8:30-9:30 p.m. Every Sunday from 12 p.m./ snack 1:15 p.m.

• Families in Transition – provides support groups for victims of domestic violence as well as teen dating violence. We also provide 'Safe Dates' Adolescent Dating Abuse Prevention Curriculum to schools, youth groups and any organization focusing on youth ages 12 and up. If you are interested in attending a support group or participating in 'Safe Dates', please contact Nyya Denson at 870-7324077. All services are provided free of charge through State and Federal funding.

Forklift Driving Certification Class