News Briefs

News Briefs

The Evening Times prints briefs about events for organizations, schools and governmental agencies. News briefs are accepted at the Times office, by fax at 735- 1020 or by e- mail news@ theeveningtimes. com. Always include contact information.

• 2nd Annual Appreciation Steak Luncheon for Pastors, Police and Firemen – Today,

noon at Faith International Church, 805 S. 14th St., West Memphis. To reserve your seat call 901413-4318. Pastor Anthony King.

Marion School District Annual Report to the Public

– The report will be presented at 6 p.m. tonight, Oct. 20, at the Marion School District Central Office, 200 Manor Dr., in Marion.

• Crittenden County Republican Committee Meeting – Tonight, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Fidelity National Bank, 330 Military Rd., Marion. Individuals are welcome to attend. For additional information contact John Roberts, chairman, at 901-485-0964 or e-mail to johnroberts1548@yahoo.com.

• Loaves and Fishes – Movie night with activities Friday,

Oct. 21 beginning at 7 p.m. at 8th Street Mission for Jesus Christ, 717 E. Broadway, West Memphis. A community fellowship filled with love. Parents bring your child to a fun filled night with hot dogs, popcorn, soda, gospel karaoke, electronic bowling, golf, baseball, arts and crafts and more.

• Jazz and Gospel Extravaganza – The Memphis, Tennessee and /Crittenden County Arkansas Chapter of the Philander Smith Alumni present a fundraiser event for scholarships for students of Philander Smith College, Little Rock, Friday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary at Centenary United Methodist Church, 584 E. McLemore, Memphis, Tennessee. Tickets are $15. For more information or tickets call 870-733-0505 or 870735-8680.

• 2nd Annual Susan G. Komen 3.2K walk/run – Saturday, Oct. 22.

Registration begins at 8 a.m. Walk starts at 9 a.m. Registration is $5. Near West Memphis High School off Rich Road.

• Annual County Fair – Sponsored by the United Methodist Women Saturday,

Oct. 22 at the First Methodist Church, 303 S. Carthon, Osceola. Bakery with homemade cakes, cookies, candy, chicken spectacular and Spanish delight casseroles and Attic Treasures will open at 10 a.m. Lunch of homemade vegetable soup or chili, cornbread, beverage and dessert will begin at 11 a.m. in the fellowship hall of the church. Tickets are $5 and can be bought at the door. Take-outs are available. Tickets for a homemade quilt will be available at the luncheon. Venders are welcome to set up in the courtyard. Notify the church at 870-563-2688 if interested.

• Harvest Sunday Blessings the Fruit of the Fields – Trinity of the Fields Anglican Church, 100 E. Military Rd., Marion Sunday, Oct. 23 at 10 a.m. Harvest Sunday Worship Service and lunch after the service.

• Early Voting – Monday, Oct. 24, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays through Monday, Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. Polls on election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8 will be open from 7:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m.

• Mass Flu Clinic – Crittenden County Health Department hosting an annual Mass Flu Clinic on Tues. Oct. 25 at First Baptist Church, 2137 Hwy. 77 in Marion. Bring insurance cards and/or Medicate/Medicare card. For additional information contact West Memphis Health Unit at 870-735-4334.

• St. Bernard’s Mobile Mammogram Unit – Will be at Crittenden County’s Flu Clinic location Tuesday, Oct. 25th from 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church at

Marion, 2137 Hwy. 77.

• Earle School District Records to be Destroyed – If you have a child who had been enrolled in special education or speech therapy in the Earle School District between May 31, 2009 and May 31, 2010 their records will be destroyed after Oct. 28, 2016. You have the right to pick up your child’s due process records prior to the designated destruction date. These records will be available for pick up at the Earle Administrative Office. Pick up dates and times are Monday-Friday as follows: Oct. 10-14, 8 a.m-3:30 p.m. and Oct. 1721, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. If the time/dates are not convenient for you please leave a message at 870-792-8486.

• Trinity Baptist Church Harvest Festival – Saturday, Oct. 29 from 4 till 6:30 p.m. at 521 Graham St., West Memphis. Lots of games, cake walk, Hay ride and music. Free hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, soft drinks and lots of candy.

• Annual Italian Spaghetti Supper and Fall Carnival – At St. Michael’s Catholic School on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 5 to 8 p.m.

• A Family Affair Health Clinic – Saturday Oct. 29 and Sunday Oct. 30 at New Life, 1093 Hwy. 77, Marion. Open to the public (all free). Topics 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Biblical health message, prostrate cancer, nutritionnal, exercise and a cooking course. Screenings 2 to 5 p.m. Flu shots 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Professional advice. Childbirth educator/labor Doula and more. Flu shot screeings, food free baby formula, Taekwondo games, Glo Germ and more for the kids. Need a ride? 501-400-0469.

• Black Out Ryders Halloween Trunk or Treat – Tuesday, Oct. 31 at Shine Detail, Missouri Street starting at 6:30 p.m. All parents and children are welcome.

• West Memphis Metropolitan Planning Organization Meetings – MPO Citizens Advisory Committee and Public Meeting on Tuesday,

Nov. 1 at 10 a.m. Ajoint meeting of the MPO Policy Committee on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. All meetings held at West Memphis City Hall, 205 S. Redding, West Memphis. For additional information call 870-7358148 or bce@sbcglobal.net or visit wet site at wmats.org.

• Trinity in the Fields Yard Sale – Saturday, Nov. 5, 7 a.m. ending at 11 a.m. 100 E. Military Rd., Marion.

• Marion Fire Department 17th Annual Steak Dinner – Saturday, Nov. 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and are available from any firefighter. $15 per ticket. Limited number available at the door. Call 870-739-4127 for additional information.

• DeltaARTS ‘Aladdin JR’ – Performances Thursday, Nov. 10 at 12:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. and Saturday,

Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Academies of West Memphis Performing Arts Center. For more information call Alex Smith at 870-732-6260 or visit deltaarts.com/youth-theatre.

• Annual Turkey Dinner – Sponsored by the United Methodist Women of Marion, United Methodist Church, will be held on Thursday, Nov. 10.

Tickets are $12 and must be purchased in advance. Dine-in from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and carry outs from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Tickets may be purchased from any UMW member or at the church office. For more information call 7393434.

• Music at Trinity – Sunday, Nov. 20 at 2 p.m., 100 East Military Rd. Marion. Guest Cameron Hicks. Free admission and light refreshments sponsored by DeltaARTS, Marion Chamber of Commerce, Marion Advertising and Promotion.

• American Legion Post 53 – Fish fry 1st Friday of every month. Food served from 5-8 p.m. Karaoke every Friday and Saturday night at 7 p.m. Bingo Monday’s at 7 p.m., 150 Legion Road. 735-8803.

• Arkansas State University Degree Center – Offering admission, advising, and scholarship information/assistance for students interested in attending Arkansas State University-Jonesboro on the ASU Mid-South campus. Students can major in Criminology, Business, Nursing, or Education and live locally. Assistance is available Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information call, Kennidi Ridgell, Degree .

• Seeking Donations for Blessed Thrift Satellite location – Now accepting clothes, furniture, food items, appliances. Also yard equipment, cars, trucks and vans (in working condition), etc. Please call for large pick-ups or drop-off at The Word On The Move, 2703 E. Broadway, West Memphis, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Call 901-514- 2181 or 901-343-9473.

• Community Bible Study – Every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Meadows Apartment Club House. The community is invited.

• Charity Bingo – At the VFW on South Avalon Friday and Saturday early games at 6:30 p.m., regular bingo at 7:30 p.m. Food served at concession counter. $100 games, 4 jackpots and a winner take all. Free meal one Saturday of each month. For information call 735-9102.

• National Sultana Disaster Museum – Open Thursday’s, Friday’s and Saturday’s from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 2 until 4 p.m. at 104 Washington St. across from the county court house.

Donation of $5 for adults and $3 for children.

• AARP Free Membership – Offering first time members Free Membership for one year. Included are privileges and countless discounts to many restaurants, hotels, theaters, entertainment parks and stores. Meetings every third Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at the West Memphis Utility Company. Awesome speakers and refreshments will be served.

• Good Neighbor Love CenterAnnual Canned Food Drive – Accepting non-perishable food items Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 709 E. Broadway. For more information call 870-735-0870.

• West Memphis Senior Life Center Food Bank – Every third Thursday at 318 W. Tyler, West Memphis. Registration 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Lunch served 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. For information call 870-702-7738.

• NAMI Arkansas Support Group – 2nd Friday of each month at 11 a.m. The location is Mid-South Health Systems, 905 N. 7th St., West Memphis. For more information contact Charlotte Wade at cwade@mshs.org.

• Alanon and Alateen Meetings – Alanon Mondays at 8 p.m., Wednesdays at 12 noon and Thursdays at 6 p.m. Ala-teen meetings Thursdays at 6 p.m. All meetings are at the AA Clubhouse at 1233 Park Drive, West Memphis (behind Popeye’s Chicken on Missouri).

• Utility Bill Help – Visit Crowley’s Ridge Development Council, 111 E. Jackson, West Memphis and bring utility bill, previous month’s income and two forms of ID. Office hours MTH 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. For information call 870-4004023.

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