VBS at First Marion

West Memphis First Baptist Church will be hosting Vacation Bible School, June 22-26, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This year, the theme will be “Destination Dig,” where students will “unearth the truth about Jesus” with a variety of lessons, games and activities with an archaeological slant. For students kindergarten through sixth grade.

Snacks will be provided.

For more information, call (870) 739-3944, or visit the First Marion Facebook page to register online.

June 9-12, at the Marion Parks & Recreation Complex, Carnival and Fishing Rodeo.

Wednesday, June 9: Carnival 4-10 p.m., Diamond Athletics Wiffle Ball Game @5:30 p.m.; Thursday, June 10: Carnival 4-10 p.m.; Friday, June 11: Carnival 4-11 p.m., Kids Community Bonfire & Cookout @ 6 p.m.; Saturday, June 12: Carnival noon to 11 p.m., Fireworks @ dark, Arkansas Game & Fish Commission Fishing Rodeo @ 8:30 a.m.

Sunday morning services are now held in the sanctuary, (with social distancing), on Facebook Live, and posted on our website by 12 noon. Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting followed by Bible study in the Main Building and on Facebook Live at 6:30 pm – Join the Cornerstone WM Study Group to join in! No Sunday evening services until further notice. For more info go to www.cornerstone

Oyler, Pastor.

J.W. Rich Girls Club Summer Program

The J.W. Rich Girls Club will be holding its annual summer program beginning May 31 through Aug. 31.

Hours will be 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Summer activities will include arts & crafts, water fun days, music & dance, sports activities and more. The cost is $70 per week, per child. Lunch and a snack will be provided (pizza on Friday for $3).

Space is limited, register by May 8 to reserve your child’s spot. Visit the J.W.

Rich Girls Club Facebook page to register or stop by the club from 3 to 6 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

FIT Supply Drive

Families In Transition is in need of the following items: Men’s deodorant, Paper towels, Dishwashing liquid.

The following item is also needed for a non-residential client: Air mattress. If you can assist, please contact Nyya at 870-732-4077 between 1 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

Old St. Paul Services

Old St. Paul M.B. Church is continuing its online-only worship services live streaming on Facebook.

Sunday school at 8:45 a.m., and church services at 10 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study at 6:30 p.m.

Facebook Live@oldstpaul church. Host pastor is Frederick S. Anthony.

, “We are a church that grows people and glorifies God.”

‘1st Importance’ Podcast

First Baptist Church of West Memphis is proud to announce their podcast “First Importance.” Go to www.fbcwmem.org/ media to choose your favorite platform and subscribe.

FBV West Memphis invites you to join us for our morning church service at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. You may also watch our live stream on www.facebook.com/first-baptistwestmemphis or on

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Esperanza Bonanza

Marion’s annual festival is moving to the fall. Oct. 2023, at the Marion Recreation Complex.

Cooking contests, carnival rides, live music and more. Further details to come!

Visit the Esperanza Bonanza page on Facebook for more information.

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 or at hornets 99comp sq@aol.com.

Steudlein Food Program

The Frank C. Steudlein Learning Center is participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

This program will provide meals to all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals are provided at 207 Balfour Rd., and at 1600 Avondale Circle, in West Memphis, Arkansas. The program will provide breakfast, lunch and a p.m.

snack, Monday through Friday during the programming year.

The Crittenden County Museum

Displays on history of Crittenden County in Earle in the former Missouri Pacific Railroad Depot, 1112 Main St. Open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays and 2 to 5 p.m.

Sunday. No admission fee; donations accepted.

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 rate 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.

Adopt a Pet

Pets Available for Adoption Looking for a Pet? Call the Marion Animal Shelter at 739-5412. Adoption fees are $100 for dogs, $75 for cats. 1101 L.H. Polk Ext.

Blankets, food, cash and other donations gladly accepted.

40 & 8 Club

Steak night Wednesdays.

Fish fry every third Friday of the month at 152 Legion Road, West Memphis. 7350866.

GriefShare

Mondays at 6 p.m. at Marion First Baptist Church, upstairs in the Goodwin Life Center. For more information call 7393944.

American Legion Charity Bingo

Mondays at 7 p.m. at 150 Legion Rd. across from the speedway race track. If we have 35 people we will pay $100 per game. We will play old program. Early bird starts at 6:45. Call 870735-8803 after 4 p.m.

West Memphis City Council Meeting schedule: 1:30 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.

Child and Adult Care Food Program The 15th Street Child Care Development Center is participating in the Child and Adult Food Program. This program is available to anyone in need Meals are provided at 130 S. 14th Street in West Memphis. The program will provide breakfast, lunch and a p.m. snack, Monday-Friday each week.