J.W. Rich Girls Club Trunk or Treat
The J.W. Rich Girls Club, 519 Shoppingway Blvd., in West Memphis, is hosting its annual Trunk or Treat Fall Party, Saturday, Oct. 22. The club is currently accepting candy and donations and is inviting any individuals, clubs, nonprofits and civic organizations to come be a part of the fun by entering a trunk or volunteering to help with the event. To get involved, contact the Girls Club at (870) 7337296, or send them a message on Facebook.
Calling all Crittenden County grillmasters and pit bosses. The West Memphis Convention and Visitor’s Bureau is hosting its first- ever “Rhythm & Ribs” music showcase and rib cooking competition at the Eugene Woods Civic Center.. Over $5,000 in cash and awards will be up for grabs. Live music, beer, food trucks and more! Saturday, Oct. 29, from noon to 8 p.m.
Space is limited. More details to come. For more information, contact Kimberly Hamilton at (870) 732-7597.
Esperanza Bonanza returns this year, moving to the fall for 2022, at 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.
Come one, come all to the Marion First Baptist Church Fall Festival, Sunday, Oct. 30, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Trunkor- Treat, free Mempops, food trucks, live music and more. All ages welcome. The community is invited to this free event, 2137, Hwy. 77, in Marion.
Save the Date, Nov. 25 through Dec. 21. Opening Night Nov. 21. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. All your favorite artists and vendors, 400 E. Broadway.
Shop local and save!
Old St. Paul Services Join Old St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church for in-person, Facebook Live or Zoom for Sunday School at 8:45 a.m., as well as inperson and Facebook Live (@oldstpaulchurch) worship at 10 a.m.
October is Women’s Month at Old St. Paul.
Speaker for Sunday Service on Sunday, Oct. 2, is Minister Sharon Witcher. All are Welcome. Be a part of Wendesday night Bible Study, in-person and on Facebook Live, at 6:30 p.m. Host Pastor Fredrick Anthony and First Lady Eair Anthony welcome you: “We are a church that grows people and glorifies God.”
504 S. 8th St., West Memphis.
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Memphis is “Making Hope Contagious” in Crittenden County.
Children, youth and adult Sunday School class at 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning Worship Service at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday evening Prayer Meeting and Bible Study at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday night Youth Night at 6:30 p.m.
“All are welcome!” Billy Oyler, Pastor. 1105 Balfour Rd., W Memphis.
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.
Get connected. Get help. Did you know, you can call 211 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year to get in touch with the United Way’s free community resources hotline? You can receive assistance with housing, employment, health care, utilities, tax service assistance and more. Dial 21-1, or go online to www.arkansas211.org.
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.
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/medi a 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 Facebook on YouTube.
