Old St. Paul church 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. 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 Baptist Church of West Memphis is “Making Hope Contagious” in Crittenden County. Each Sunday: 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.
Join the community in a special fundraiser for the Sultana Disaster Museum, Thursday, April 21, at Bluegrass on the Levee, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Commissary on Mound City Road. This is a free event, but donations are gladly accepted. Live music from Mulberry Jam Band and special guest Marion’s own Bailey Bigger. All proceeds to benefit the new Sultana Disaster Museum expansion and relocation.
The Marion Chamber of Commerce wants to find out who has the biggest brains among local businesses at the first-ever “Battle of the Businesses” Trivia Night, Thursday, April 13, beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the Depot Pizzeria, 78 Court Street, in Marion.
$25 entry fee.
For more information, contact Trisha Bloodworth at the Chamber at (870) 7396041 or trisha@ marionarchamber.
org.
WMPD Night of Charity The West Memphis Police Department is hosting its inaugural Night of Charity semi-formal event “A Night in Blue Lights,” on Saturday, April 29, beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the Radisson Hotel Ballroom, 2007 N.
Service Rd. in West Memphis. Special guests will include West Memphis Mayor Marco McClendon, Earle Mayor Jaylen Smith, State Senator Reginald Murdock, Police Chief Robbin Campbell, and Mistress of Ceremonies Ena Esco. Tickets are 50. Contact Captain Ivora Hall at (870) 7327588 or Major Harvey Taylor at (870) 732-7651 for tickets or more infor-
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Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale The Crittenden County Master Gardeners will hold their annual Spring Plant Sale, Friday May 12, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, May 13, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., 12401 Hwy. 70, in Proctor. All proceeds to go to the GGMG Scholarship Fund. For more information, call (870) 739-3239 or find the Master Gardeners on Facebook.
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Families in Transition and Survivor Voice are bringing a special awareness event back to Crittenden County this spring. Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, a fun-filled and informative rally to raise support for stopping violence against women, will take place on Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Tilden Rodgers Park. in West Memphis. Free inflatables, kids activities, game, food trucks, vendors, a cornhole tournament, live entertainment, prizes and more.
Resource booths and guest speakers will highlight the awareness portion of the rally, funds will support emergency shelter for abuse victims, and advocacy services for abuse survivors.
Red Imps Gala Calling all East Junior High: Tickets are on sale now for the “Remember the Red Imps” Black-Tie Gala, 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, at the East Junior High Gym.
Join your fellow Red Imps as they say goodbye to the school in its final year. For ticket information and more details, visit the Remember the Red Imps Facebook page.
Spring on the Square Mark your calendars.
The Marion Chamber of Commerce, Baptist Memorial-Crittenden, Willowbend of Marion and Southland Casino Hotel present “Spring on the Square” on Saturday, May 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the Courthouse Square – an arts and crafts fair, featuring vendors, live entertainment, and art contest, a “Battle of the Boards” and more!
MARS Spay & Neuter Clinic MARS of Crittenden County will hold two more low-cost spay/neuter clinics in 2023: June 13-15, and October 3-5. Spay, neuter and vaccination services will be provided, with additional services available, including heartworm and FIV screening. For more information, visit marsofccar. org.
Delta River Cruisin’ The Mid-South’s largest car show comes to West Memphis Sept. 14-17.
Southland Casino will play host to over 1,000 classic cars and trucks.
West Memphis Tourism expects thousands of visitors to the community for the 2023 Delta River Cruisin’ Showcase. More details to come.
