‘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,
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.
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.
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. 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.
Car Show Fundraiser A special fundraiser for the Marion Animal Shelter will be held on Saturday, Oct. 1, at Angel’s Way Baptist Church, 801 Angel’s Way Dr., in Marion, featuring a classic car show for the community.
Check-in at 8 a.m., with the judging from 9 a.m. until noon. Winners announced at 2 p.m.
Prizes for best engine, best in show, categories for cars and trucks, and a 50/50 raffle. $20 entry for contestants. For more information, see the City of Marion Animal Shelter page on Facebook.
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, 2023; May 18, 2023; and June 15, 2023.
Hometown Crawfordsville The annual Hometown Crawfordsville Harvest Festival returns to the Continued on Page 12 NEWS BRIEFS (cont.)
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 to join the league.
Cornerstone Church Service Cornerstone Baptist Church, 1105 Balfour Rd., in West Memphis, is “Making Hope Contagious!” 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.corner stonewm.org. Billy Oyler – Pastor.
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.
