Holiday Arts
Save the Date, Holiday Arts is back in West Memphis. Shop Nov. 25 through Dec. 21 for yourself or that hard-to-shopfor friend or loved one on your Christmas list.
All your favorite artists and vendors, 400 E.
Broadway. Shop local and save!
The Moms of Marion will be hosting their 2nd annual Mingle & Jingle gathering on Thursday, Dec. 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. on the Marion Courthouse Square.
Christmas music, live Nativity animals, food trucks, vendors, tree lighting, pictures with Santa, tractor rides courtesy of Greenway, a kiddie train and more.
Presented by the Marion Advertising &
Sugar Plum Market EastArk Enterprises presents the return of the Sugar Plum Market.
Find that unique gift for that hard-to-shop-for person on your Christmas list. Sunday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Marion First Baptist Church, 2137 Hwy. 77 N. in Marion. Arts and crafts, vendors of all kinds, something for everyone. Vendor booths still available. Call (870) 732-2750 for more information, or look for the Sugar Plum Market on Facebook. All booth rental proceeds go to support EastArk Enterprises, serving adult individuals with developmental disabilities.
Earle Christmas Parade The City of Earle will hold its annual Community Christmas Parade on Sunday, Dec. 3, beginning at 3 p.m.
There is no entry fee to be a part of the parade.
Message Angela Jones on Facebook to request more information or to receive a registration form.
West Memphis Christmas Parade The City of West Memphis presents its 70th annual Christmas Parade, Tuesday, Dec.
6, beginning at 7 p.m.
See all your favorite businesses, schools, nonprofits and more making their way across town spreading holiday cheer. The parade will start at 500 W.
Broadway and end at 1101 N. Missouri St.
Floats, live music, candy, an appearance by Santa Claus and more! Contact the West Memphis Chamber of Commerce at (870) 735-1134 for more information or to reserve a spot in the parade (entry fee $25).
Marion Christmas Parade “Sparkle and Shine: It’s Christmas Time” in Marion. The city’s 23rd annual Christmas Parade will be Thursday, Dec. 6, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The parade will start at 120 E. Block St. and head east on Old Military Road until it reaches Highway 77.
Sponsored by the Marion Chamber of Commerce and Marion A& P Commission. Visit marion archamber.org for more information.
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. Remaining meetings will take place on the following dates: Dec. 15, 2022; Jan. 19, 2023; Feb. 16, 2023; March 16, 2023; April 20, 2023; May 18, 2023; and June 15, 2023.
Winter Volleyball Registration The J.W. Rich Girls Club is holding registration for its Winter Volleyball season, now through Nov.
30. The cost is $45 per
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player. Ages 7-9. 10-12, and 13-18. You can sign up at the club, 519 Shoppingway Blvd. in West Memphis, or by clicking the link on the J.W. Rich Girls Club Facebook page.
Santa Claus is Coming to Town Jolly Old Saint Nick will make his annual “fly-in” at the West Memphis Municipal Airport on Saturday, Dec. 10. Santa will be at the airport from 1 to 3 p.m. Bring your friends and family to enjoy cookies, take pictures with Santa and celebrate the Christmas season. The West Memphis Airport is located at 737 S. Airport Rd., in West Memphis.
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.
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 (@oldstpaul church) worship at 10 a.m. All are welcome. Be a part of Wednesday 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. 504 S. 8th St., West Memphis.
Cornerstone Church Services Cornerstone Baptist Church of West 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., West Memphis.
211 Community Resources 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.
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.
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.
‘First Importance’ Podcast First Baptist Church of West Memphis is proud to announce their podcast “First Importance.”
Go to 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.
WM 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 St., in West Memphis. All meetings are open to the public.
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.
