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.
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.
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 Baptist Church, 1105 Balfour Rd., in West Memphis, is “Making Hope Contagious!” All are welcome!
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.corner stonewm.org. Billy Oyler – Pastor.
‘Love & Abuse’ Summit The West Memphis Delta Plus youth summer job program is holding a community service event on Domestic violence awareness. The name of the event is “Love & Abuse” and the objective is to bring more awareness to the people about the violence that is happening around them and how to see it. The summit will take place Friday Aug. 12, at the Worthington Park West Memphis, from 2 to 6:00 p.m, featuring guest speakers, fun activities, and food provided at the event. For more information, call (870) 514-8459.
Sr. Christopher’s 70th Jubilee St. Michael’s Catholic School is hosting a special celebration on Sunday, Aug. 14, following the 10:30 a.m. Mass.
All children of the parish are invited to sing for Sr.
Christopher’s 70th Jubilee. The community is welcome.
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.
Marion School Board Meetings The Marion School District has announced the dates for its monthly School Board meetings for the 2022-23 school year. The meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Central Office, 200 Manor Street, in Marion. Meetings will take place on the following dates: Aug. 18, 2022; Sept. 15, 2022; Oct. 20, 2022; Nov. 17, 2022; Dec. 15, 2022; Jan. 19, 2023; Feb. 16, 2023; March 16, 2023; April 20, Continued on Page 12 NEWS BRIEFS (cont.)
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. Race starts at 10 a.m. $30 for adults, $15 for youth.
Free T-shirt with registration. Register online at http://runsignup.com/Rac e/AR/WestMemphis/SSG TTaylorHooverMemorial5 K to support the SSGT Darin Taylor Hoover Memorial scholarship fund.
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.
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! More details to come.
Esperanza Bonanza Esperanza Bonanza returns this fall to the Marion Recreational Complex, Wednesday, Oct. 26 through Saturday, Oct. 29. All your favorites will be there: Cooking contests, carnival games & rides, a corn maze, live music and more, including Marion native and “The Voice” finalist Barrett Baber in concert on Saturday night. Find Esperanza Bonanza on Facebook for more info.
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.
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.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider.
