NEWS BRIEFS
Fall Volleyball Signups
The J.W. Rich Girls Club is holding fall volleyball signups now through Monday, Aug. 15. Registration is open for girls ages 7-18. The cost is $60 per player (plus membership fees if not already paid). Register online through the J.W. Rich Girls Club Facebook page or go by the club during business hours, 519 Shoppingway Blvd., in West Memphis. Call 870-394-9426 for more information.
Picnic with the Principal
Join the faculty and staff at West Junior High School for a fun time and tour of the all new school. Students, parents, friends and the community are invited to attend, Saturday, July 30, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Marion Water Department
The Marion Water Department has relocated to 310 Judge Smith Dr. For all city water needs, including new hook-ups, bill pay, disconnects or other line issues, visit the office or call 870-739-3073.
Cornhole League
Bridge Church, 2921 Hwy. 77, is hosting a Cornhole League, Sundays at 4 p.m. Entry fee is $10 per person. Cash prizes offered. Anyone is welcome.
Cornerstone Church Service
Cornerstone Baptist Church, 1105 Balfour Rd., in West Memphis, is “Making Hope Contagious!” Sunday, July 31, after morning service (approx. 12:00), Join us for a BBQ Fellowship! All are welcome! Come join us this Sunday for Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Worship at 10:45 a.m. Sunday morning 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 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.
Food Drive
The Shield and Mid-South Food Bank are teaming up for a Food Drive, Saturday, Aug. 5, beginning at 8 a.m., with the goal of feeding 300 local families. 105 E. Bond Ave., in West Memphis.
Woolfolk Library Summer Program
The Woolfolk Public Library in Marion is hosting a Summer Reading Program. For more information, call or visit the library, 100 N. Currie St., (870) 739- 3238.
Back to School Fair
The City of West Memphis’s Community Outreach Department is hosting a Back to School Resource Fair in the old courthouse parking lot, 100 Court St., on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring free food, school supplies, important information and more. Vendors will be on site. To sign up to be a vendor, or for more information, call (870) 732-7534.
Richland Elementary ‘Back to School Bash’
“Blasting into Our Happily Ever After’ Richland Elementary School will be hosting a “Back to School Bash” on Monday, Aug. 6, 5 to 6 p.m. All Richland parents and students are invited to attend.
SSGT Taylor Hoover Memorial 5K
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.
6th Annual CASA 5K
“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 hometown crawfordsville@yahoo.com.
