Community Prayer Event

United Pastors Praying in Harvard Yard, a community event, set for Saturday, April 2, from noon to 3 p.m. Coordinated by Dorothy Cooper, everyone will meet at 83 Harvard Rd., and will walk the neighborhoods, followed by a free meal to the community after the walk.

“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” – Matthew 18:20 (KJV).

The Crittenden County Junior Auxiliary will host its annual “Chari-Tee” Golf Tournament on Saturday, April 2, at Cypress View Golf & Recreation Center in Marion. 4-person scramble format, $400 per team, cash payouts, lunch and drink specials, registration begins at 8 a.m.

You can find registration information on the JACC Facebook page or by email at jacrittco@gmail.com.

Proceeds to benefit JACC’s service projects and children of Crittenden County.

The City of Crawfordsville will be hosting “The Wall That Heals,” a Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica and education center, from Thursday, April 7 through Sunday, April 10, at the old Crawfordsville school yard. The exhibit will be open 24 hours daily and there is no admission charge.

The West Memphis Police Department is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt with the Crittenden County Boys & Girls Club at Worthington Park, 990 N. Missouri St., on Saturday, April 9, from noon to 2 p.m., for children ages 2-10. Come take pictures with the Easter Bunny, enjoy prizes, candy, snow cones and more. Free for the community, sponsored by the WMPD Community Engagement Unit. For more information, call (870) 735-7534.

‘Changing Directions, Changing Lives’ A Legal Clinic to Seal Misdemeanor & Felony Records in Crittenden County, Arkansas to be held on Saturday, April 9, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Lehr Arena in West Memphis. This local initiative is part of the process to eliminate barriers that effect employment, housing, and education for those who are not able to afford basic legal services. Judges, Prosecutors, Court Clerks, Notaries and other legal staff will volunteer their time to make the normal 30 day process happen in a matter of hours. This opportunity is free and open to the public. Appointments are required. Start the process by visiting the “Changing Directions Changing Lives” Facebook page to sign up.

The Earle Alumni Club presents the return of Bulldog Day, a “homecoming style” community event, Saturday, April 16 at the park. STEM presentations, kick ball, sack races, Live music by DJ A1 and more. Easter egg hunt at 2 p.m. at Mt. Beulah Church.

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on Saturday, April 16, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Lock’s Grocery parking lot in Hughes. Vendor booths, free bounce house, free Easter Bunny pictures, music, $5 BBQ nachos and much more.

Sponsored by the Hughes Church of God.

Save the date: Saturday, April 30, 2022. Art on the Levee is back and in-person, but in a new location – the Commissary in Mound City. More details to come!

Mark your calendars for the inaugural SSGT Taylor Hoover 5K, honoring one of the Fallen 13 Heroes of Kabul.

Saturday, Sept. 3, at Worthington Park in West Memphis. Food trucks, music, vendors and much more. Additional details coming soon.

Earn cash helping local law enforcement solve crimes. Call (870) 732-4444, 24 hours a day, 7 days week with tips.

Rewards of up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest. Your identity will remain anonymous. All tips kept confidential.

‘Making Hope Contagious’ Cornerstone Baptist Church, 1105 Balfour Rd., in West Memphis, is “Making Hope Contagious!” Come join us! Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship at 10:45 a.m. Sunday morning services are now held in the sanctuary, (with social distancing), and posted on the church website by 3 p.m. Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting followed by Bible study in the Main Building and posted to Cornerstone WM Study Group on Facebook by Thursday morning. Join the Cornerstone WM Study Group to join in. No Sunday evening services until further notice. For more info go to www.cornerstone wm.org.

Global Academy USDA Food Program Global Academy Inc., located at 301 N. 7th St., in West Memphis, is participating in the USDA Food Program. Meals will be available at no charge or at a reduced price to enrolled persons at the above location. Eligibility is determined by income and household size. For more information, call (870) 702-7530, or visit www.arkademia.org.

Marion School Board The Marion School District has released its calendar for the monthly School Board meetings for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year. All meetings are held at 6 p.m., at the Central Office, 200 Manor Street, in Marion. Meetings will take place on: Apr. 21, May 19, and June 16, The public is invited to attend.

Old St. Paul Services Old St. Paul MB Church has suspended in-person worship services due to COVID-19, Facebook worship services at 10 a.m. each Sunday morning. Please join us for our Zoom and Facebook live Sunday School at 8:45 a.m. each Sunday and Facebook live Bible Study each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. @oldstpaul church.

Join Host Pastor Frederick Anthony and First Lady Eair Anthony – “We are a church that grows people and glorifies God!”

St. Michael’s Catholic Parish hosts Tuesday Night Bingo every week.

Open to everyone ages 18 and up. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.