COMMUNITY CALENDAR

West Memphis School Board

The West Memphis School District holds its monthly School Board meetings on the third Tuesday of the month, at 6 p.m., at the Central Office, 301 S. Avalon. St., in West Memphis. All meetings are open to the public.

Civil Air Patrol

Civil Air Patrol meets the first, second and third Monday of each month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the West Memphis Municipal Airport. 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 or at hornets99compsq@aol.com.

Join the Book Club

The Woolfolk Public Library in Marion is launching a Book Club this fall. Signups are going on now. Stop by the library, 100 N. Currie St., to get an information packet. There will be a wide variety of books. Teens and adults are welcome to join. For more information, contact the library at 870-739-3238, or visit the Woolfolk Public Library on Facebook.

WM City Council

Meeting schedule: 1:00 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. For more information, call 870-702-7530, or visit www.arkademia.org. USDA is an equal opportunity provider.

Adopt a Pet Today

Looking for a pet? Call the Marion Animal Shelter at 739-5412, or visit their Facebook page. Adoption fees are $100 for dogs, $75 for cats. 1101 L.H. Polk Ext. Cash, food and blanket donations gladly accepted. Or contact the West Memphis Animal Shelter at 870-732-7599, or visit their Facebook page for more information.

Volunteer Drivers Needed

Jim Fiveash, the commander of the American Legion Post 53 needs Volunteer Van Drivers to transport veterans who live in Crittenden County to their VA appointments at the Memphis VA Medical Center and the new Primary Clinic in East Memphis. A 10 passenger transportation van will be furnished by the VA. For requirements and information contact Patrick Kennedy, LCSW, at 901-5238990, ext. 5540.