NEWS BRIEFS
Marion Christmas Parade
“Sparkle and Shine: It’s Christmas Time” in Marion. The city’s 23rd annual Christmas Parade will be Thursday, Dec. 15, 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 the Marion A& P Commission. Visit marion archamber.org for more information.
Holiday Arts
Save the Date, Holiday Arts is back in West Memphis. Shop now through Dec. 21 for yourself or that hardto- shop-for friend or loved one on your Christmas list. All your favorite artists and vendors, 400 E. Broadway. Thursdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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 in-person and Facebook Live (@oldstpaulchurch) 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.
Holiday Gala
Come join the West Memphis- Marion Alumni Chapter for for a night of fun and entertainment! This fundraiser raises money for their Achievement Foundation that supports their Guide Right Programs. These programs consist of Kappa League (Mentoring Programs), ACT Preparations Classes, Kappa Kamp (STEM Classes), school assistance funding and scholarships for students during their college careers. DJ Tim Bachus will be in the building that night doing what he does best getting people out of their seats on the dance floor. There will be great food! This event will be located at Radisson West Memphis, 2007 E Service Road, West Memphis, on Saturday, Dec. 17, from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tickets are on sale now for $50 each or $300 for a table of six. For tickets, contact Roeshell Robinson at 901-896-9062, Donnaire Granger at 870514-2614 or John Evans at 901-409-6541, or go to Paypal at www.paypal.me/ WMMAF or CHRISTMAS GALA2022wm.Eventbrite. com. Donations also gladly accepted.
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 2-11, or go online to www. arkansas211.org.
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.
Hops & Hounds
Furgiven Animal Sanctuary of West Memphis will be hosting a “Howliday Pawty” to support their mission. Friday, Dec. 9, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Grind City Brewery, 76 Waterworks Ave., in Memphis. Live music, silent auction, catered dinner, unlimited tap, Patches meet & greet, and more. Tickets are $100 each or 2 for $175. 4 for $325 and 6 for $475. All proceeds will go to Furgiven Animal Sanctuary, 310 S. Woods St., in West Memphis. For more information, contact admin@furgiven. org.
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.
