Woolfolk Library Summer Program
The Woolfolk Public Library in Marion is bringing back its Summer Reading Program after a two-year hiatus. “Imagine Your Story” this summer, with a full slate of fun and educational events, beginning
the Summer Reading Kickoff, and continuing throughout July. For more information, call or visit the library, 100 N. Currie St., (870) 739-3238.
Celebrate the 4th of July early at Tilden Rodgers Park on Friday, June 24, beginning at 5 p.m. This free community event will feature East Arkansas’ largest fireworks display (around 8:45 p.m.). The event will feature food trucks, firetrucks, live music, and more. Bring your lawn chair and sit back and watch the show.
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.
“Lace up and bring hope” with the return of the CASA 5K, Saturday, Sept. 15, in support of area foster children. Proceeds to benefit Court Appointed Special Avocates of the Arkansas Delta, a program of Mid-South Health Systems. To register online or for more information, visit www.stearns racetiming.com/calendar or contact Chloe Harrison or Carolyn Slaughter at (870) 702-5951.
Hometown Crawfordsville The Hometown Crawfordsville Harvest Festival returns to the Old Schoolyard Park in Crawfordsville, on Saturday, Oct. 8, featuring live music, children’s area, arts & crafts, food vendors and more. If you would like a vendor application, message the Hometown Crawfordsville Facebook page or email hometowncrawfordsville@ yahoo.com.
Battle of the Boards Charcuterie Board competition, Saturday, Oct. 8, during the Marion Chamber of Commerce’s Hogs on the Square Razorbacks watch party.
See whose board is the best and enjoy some football action while you
taste!
Crittenden County Crime Stoppers 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.
Cornerstone Church Cornerstone Baptist Church, 1105 Balfour Rd., in West Memphis, is “Making Hope Contagious!” Come join us this Sunday for Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Worship at 10:45 a.m. Sunday morning services are back in the sanctuary (livestream on Facebook), 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 Continued on Page 12 NEWS BRIEFS (cont.)
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.cornerstonewm. org. Billy Oyler – Pastor
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.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider.
Get ready for the new school year with an evening of fun at Marion First Baptist Church, 2137 Hwy. 77, in Marion. Food, snow cones, inflatables and more, Wednesday, Aug. 17, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The community is invited to this free event.
Old St. Paul MB Church has returned to in-person worship services at 10 a.m. each Sunday morning. Please join us for live in-person and Zoom and Facebook 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
Bingo Night
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. Games begin at 7 p.m. Smoke free and alcohol free. Concessions available.
Civil Air Patrol Civil Air Patrol meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the ASU Aviation Technical Center, 737 Taxiway Drive, in West Memphis. Young people ages 12 and up can join the cadet program. Adults are needed to support the cadet program and emergency service operations.
For more information contact Lt. Col. Larry Webster at (870) 225-6849 or at hornets 99compsq @aol.com.
‘First Importance’ Podcast First Baptist Church of West Memphis is proud to announce their podcast “First Importance.” Go to www.fbcwmem.org/media to choose your favorite platform and subscribe.
First Baptist Church West Memphis invites you to join us for our morning church service at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. You may also watch our live stream on www.facebook.com, or on YouTube (search for First Baptist Church West Memphis) at 10:30 a.m.
Both will be available to watch later on both platforms. If you watch on YouTube please subscribe.
Pets Available for Adoption Looking for a Pet? Call the Marion Animal Shelter at 739-5412. Adoption fees are $100 for dogs, $75 for cats. 1101 L.H.
Polk Ext. Cash, food and blanket donations gladly accepted.
West Memphis City Council Meeting schedule: 1:30 p.m., on the first Thursday of each month; 5 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month, at West Memphis City Hall, 205 S. Redding.
