Marion Chamber Power Hour (and 1/2)

The Marion Chamber of Commerce is hosting a special business luncheon, the Power Hour (and 1/2), on Friday, March 11, from noon to 1:30 p.m., at the Marion Performing Arts Center. A look back, a look forward… Come grow with us. Tickets are $15. Reservations can be made by calling (870) 739-6041, or by email at chamber@marionarkansas. org.

After a two-year hiatus, the Steudlein Learning Center will be hosting its annual Fish Fry, Friday March 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. Drive-through and Pick-up only (no dine in), $15 per plate (includes fish, trimmings, and a homemade dessert).

Proceeds to benefit Steudlein student programs and services. For tickets, visit the school or call (870) 733-9950.

'No Bull!' Save the date: Saturday, March 12, 2022, it’s the return of the Tommy Goldsby Memorial Wild Game Dinner and Auction, supporting the Tommy Goldsby Scholarship Program at ASU Mid-South. 5 p.m., at Pirani Farms, 1100 Roseboro Island Road, in Marion. For more information,

inquire via email to dhampton@asumidsouth. edu, or visit goldsbywildgamedinner. com.

Crittenden Youth Theatre

Auditions for 'The Rainbow Fish' for Crittenden Youth Theatre's spring K-6 production will take place on Saturday, March 19, from noon to 2 p.m., at the Schoettle Center for Music Education, 301 S.

Rhodes, in West Memphis. Performances will be May 5-7. The director will be Emma Crystal. For more information, inquire via email to lkrosnes@deltaarts.org, or call (870) 732-6260.

8th Street Mission Golf Tournament The annual 8th Street Mission Golf Tournament is set to return March 28, at the Cypress View Golf Course, Marion. Entry fee is $75.00 per player or $300 per foursome. Lunch and registration at 11 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at noon. 'Your support is so important to keep the Mission helping those in need,' said Mission Director Pastor Larry Brown.

March Mayhem Steak Cookoff Esperanza Bonanza presents the March Mayhem Steak Cookoff, Saturday, March 26, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Marion Recreational Complex, 3820 Complex Rd.

Compete in a variety of categories, including steak, wings, ribs and tacos. Sign up at steakcookoffs. com. For more information, contact promoter Eric Johnson at 901-831-2870, or by email esperanza bbq@gmail.com.

The City of Crawfordsville will be hosting “The Wall That Heals,” a Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica and education center, from Thursday, April 7 through Sunday, April 10, at the old Crawfordsville school yard. The exhibit will be open 24 hours daily and there is no admission charge.

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Save the date: Saturday, April 30, 2022. Art on the Levee is back and in-person, but in a new location – the Commissary on Mound City Road, thanks to the generosity of Charlie & Emily Lowrance. Auction and fundraiser for DeltaARTS programs.

Earn cash helping local law enforcement solve crimes. Call (870) 732-4444, 24 hours a day, 7 days week with tips.

Rewards of up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest. Your identity will remain anonymous. All tips kept confidential.

Cornerstone Baptist Church, 1105 Balfour Rd., in West Memphis, is “Making Hope Contagious!” Come join us! Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship at 10:45 a.m. Sunday morning services are now held in the sanctuary, (with social distancing), and posted on the church website by 3 p.m. Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting followed by Bible study in the Main Building and posted to Cornerstone WM Study Group on Facebook by Thursday morning. Join the Cornerstone WM Study Group to join in. No Sunday evening services until further notice. For more info go to www.cornerstone wm.org. Billy Oyler – Pastor Global Academy USDA Food Program

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. For more information, call (870) 702-7530. USDA is an equal opportunity provider.

Marion School Board The Marion School District has released its calendar for the monthly School Board meetings for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year. All meetings are held at 6 p.m., at the Central Office, 200 Manor St. Meetings will take place on: Apr.

21, May 19, and June 16.

Old St. Paul Services Old St. Paul MB Church has suspended in-person worship services due to COVID-19, Facebook worship services at 10 a.m. each Sunday morning. Please join us for our Zoom and Facebook live Sunday School at 8:45 a.m. each Sunday and Facebook live Bible Study each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. @oldstpaul church.

Join Host Pastor Frederick Anthony and First Lady Eair Anthony – “We are a church that grows people and glorifies God!”

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.

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.